Unit 6 Flashcards
persevere
Verb
1
continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success.
his family persevered with his treatment
fluent
Adjective
1
(of a person) able to express oneself easily and articulately.
a fluent speaker and writer on technical subjects
idiom
Noun
1
a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words (e.g., rain cats and dogs, see the light ).
2
a characteristic mode of expression in music or art.
they were both working in a neo-impressionist idiom
You can say that again
I totally agree with you.
having said that
despite that
in spite of that; nevertheless.
“that was tough but, having said that, I think it’s taught us all a lesson”
there is to be said for
—used with words such as something, a lot, much, etc., to indicate that something has advantages which deserve to be considered when someone is thinking about what to do
There is something to be said for small weddings.
There’s a lot to be said for traveling abroad to learn a language.
To say the least
used as an understatement (implying the reality is more extreme, usually worse).
“his performance was disappointing to say the least”
when all is said and done
: after considering or doing everything —used for a final general statement or judgment
It won’t be easy, but when all is said and done, we’ll be glad we did it.
The candidates claim to have different views but, when all is said and done, they’re very much alike.
needless to say
of course.
“needless to say, he didn’t believe me”
that is to say
or more exactly:
Our friends, that is to say our son’s friends, will meet us at the airport.
have a say
Also, have a voice in. Have the right or power to influence or make a decision about something. For example, I want to have a say in this matter, or Citizens want to have a voice in their local government. [c. 1600]
2
have one’s say. Express one’s views, as in As soon as I’ve had my say I’ll sit down. [Late 1600s]
3
have the say. Be in command, as in The general has the say over which troops will be sent. [Early 1800s]
spill
Verb
1
cause or allow (liquid) to flow over the edge of its container, especially unintentionally.
you’ll spill that tea if you’re not careful
Noun
1
a quantity of liquid that has spilled or been spilled.
wipe up spills immediately
devastate
Verb
1
destroy or ruin (something).
the city was devastated by a huge earthquake
wherever
Adverb
1
in or to whatever place (emphasizing a lack of restriction).
meet me wherever you like
2
used for emphasis instead of “where” in questions, typically expressing surprise or confusion.
wherever can he have gone to?
Conjunction
1
in every case when.
use whole grain breakfast cereals wherever possible
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elect
Verb
1
choose (someone) to hold public office or some other position by voting.
the members who were elected to the committee
Adjective
1
(of a person) chosen or singled out.
Noun
1
people who are chosen or singled out.
one of the century’s elect
impersonal
Adjective
1
not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings.
the impersonal march of progress
2
not existing as a person; having no personality.
he gradually came to believe in an impersonal God
3
GRAMMAR
(of a verb) used only with a formal subject (in English usually it ) and expressing an action not attributable to a definite subject (as in it is snowing ).
incoherent
Adjective
1
(of spoken or written language) expressed in an incomprehensible or confusing way; unclear.
he screamed some incoherent threat
tongue
Noun
1
the fleshy muscular organ in the mouth of a mammal, used for tasting, licking, swallowing, and (in humans) articulating speech.
2
used in reference to a person’s style or manner of speaking.
he was a redoubtable debater with a caustic tongue
correspond
Verb
1
have a close similarity; match or agree almost exactly.
the carved heads described in the poem correspond to those in the drawing
2
communicate by exchanging letters.
Margaret corresponded with him until his death
recap
INFORMAL Verb 1 state again as a summary; recapitulate. a way of recapping the story so far Noun 1 a summary of what has been said; a recapitulation. a quick recap of the idea and its main advantages
close
Adjective
1
a short distance away or apart in space or time.
the hotel is close to the sea
2
denoting a family member who is part of a person’s immediate family, typically a parent or sibling.
the family history of cancer in close relatives
3
(of observation, examination, etc.) done in a careful and thorough way.
pay close attention to what your body is telling you about yourself
4
uncomfortably humid or airless.
a close, hazy day
Adverb
1
in a position so as to be very near to someone or something; with very little space between.
they stood close to the door
Verb
1
move or cause to move so as to cover an opening.
she jumped into the train just as the doors were closing
2
bring or come to an end.
the members were thanked for attending and the meeting was closed
3
(of a business, organization, or institution) cease to be in operation or accessible to the public, either permanently or at the end of a working day or other period of time.
the factory is to close with the loss of 150 jobs
4
gradually get nearer to someone or something.
they plotted a large group of aircraft about 130 miles away and closing fast
Noun
1
the end of an event or of a period of time or activity.
the afternoon drew to a close
2
the shutting of something, especially a door.
the door jerked to a close behind them
conclude
Verb
1
bring (something) to an end.
they conclude their study with these words
2
arrive at a judgment or opinion by reasoning.
the doctors concluded that Esther had suffered a stroke
summarize
Verb
1
give a brief statement of the main points of (something).
these results can be summarized in the following table
recall
Verb
1
bring (a fact, event, or situation) back into one’s mind; remember.
I can still vaguely recall being taken to the hospital
2 officially order (someone) to return to a place. the Panamanian ambassador was recalled from Peru
Noun
1
an act or instance of officially recalling someone or something.
a recall of Parliament
2
the action or faculty of remembering something learned or experienced.
he has amazing recall
express
Verb
1
convey (a thought or feeling) in words or by gestures and conduct.
he expressed complete satisfaction
Adjective
1
operating at high speed.
express elevators take you directly to the eighth floor
Adverb
1
by express train or delivery service.
I got my wife to send my gloves express to the hotel
Noun
1
an express train or other vehicle of public transportation.
we embarked for the south of France on an overnight express
illustrate
Verb
1
provide (a book, newspaper, etc.) with pictures.
the guide is illustrated with full-color photographs
mean
Verb
3
have as a consequence or result.
the proposals are likely to mean another hundred closures
Adjective
1
unkind, spiteful, or unfair.
it was very mean of me
2
(especially of a place) poor in quality and appearance; shabby.
her home was mean and small
5
equally far from two extremes.
hope is the mean virtue between despair and presumption
Noun
2
a condition, quality, or course of action equally removed from two opposite (usually unsatisfactory) extremes.
the mean between two extremes
indicate
Verb
1
point out; show.
dotted lines indicate the text’s margins
2
suggest as a desirable or necessary course of action.
the treatment is likely to be indicated in severely depressed patients
intend
Verb
1
have (a course of action) as one’s purpose or objective; plan.
the company intends to cut about 4,500 jobs
2
design or destine (someone or something) for a particular purpose or end.
this one-roomed cottage was intended to accommodate a family
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signify
Verb
1
be an indication of.
this decision signified a fundamental change in their priorities
