(Unit 4 lesson 2) Reasoning and Euphemisms Flashcards
Euphemism [noun]
a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing
e.g. Pupils are too lazy to walk to school and prefer to get lifts.
Pupils prefer to take a relaxed approach to transport and get a lift to school.
Disturb [verb]
interfere with the normal arrangement or functioning of
e.g. being sent to jail had apparently not disturbed his cheerfulness | the site surface had been disturbed by bulldozer activity.
Fluctuate [verb]
rise and fall irregularly in number or amount
e.g. trade with other countries tends to fluctuate from year to year
Dishevelled [adj.]
(of a person’s hair, clothes, or appearance) untidy; disordered
e.g. a man with long, disheveled hair.
Modernisation [noun]
adapt (something) to modern needs or habits, typically by installing modern equipment or adopting modern ideas or methods
e.g. a five-year plan to modernize Algerian agriculture.
Immediate [adj.]
occurring or done at once; instant
e.g. the authorities took no immediate action | the book’s success was immediate.
Adequate [adj.]
satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity
e.g. this office is perfectly adequate for my needs | the law is adequate to deal with the problem | adequate resources and funding.
Considerable [adj.]
notably large in size, amount, or extent
e.g. a position of considerable influence.
Obliged [verb]
be indebted or grateful | make (someone) legally or morally bound to an action or course of action
e.g. doctors are obliged by law to keep patients alive while there is a chance of recovery. | if you can give me a few minutes of your time I’ll be much obliged.
