Unit 5 Part 3 Flashcards
Pinnacle
The most important or successful part of sth
Point out
To mention sth in order to give sb information ab it or make them notice it
Preface
An introduction
Protagonist
The main character of a book/movie
Quirky
An aspect of sb character that is a little bit strange
Riveting
So interesting or exciting that keeps your attention completely
Ruthless
Determined to get what you want and not caring if it hurts others
Slip on
To put on clothes or to take them off quickly easily
Spine
The narrow part of the cover of a book that pages are joined to
Switch on
To turn on sth by pressing a button/switch
Take your point
Accept the validity of someone’s idea or argument
The point is
Stating in your own opinion the meaning of what is actually happening
Throw on
To put on a piece of clothing quickly and carelessly
Tittle page
A page at the front of a book that has the title and the authors name on it
Too much information
An expression indicating that someone has revealed information that is too personal and made the listener uncomfortable