Unit 6 Flashcards
Take stock (of something)
to think carefully about the things that have happened in a situation in order to decide what to do next
- While in hospital, Jeremy took stock of his life.
Pile up
to increase in quantity or amount, in a way that is difficult to manage - انباشته شدن
- It wasn’t long before the debts were piling up.
- The traffic starts piling up around this time.
Shoplifting
the crime of stealing things from shops, for example by hiding them in a bag or under your clothes
- She had been falsely accused (متهم) of shoplifting in a clothing store.
Tempt
to try to persuade someone to do something by making it seem attractive - وسوسه کردن
- The new program is designed to tempt young people into studying engineering.
Invariably
if something invariably happens or is invariably true, it always happens or is true
- It invariably rains when I go there.
Boost
to increase or improve something and make it more successful
- The new resort area has boosted tourism.
Dwell
to live in a particular place
- They dwelt in the forest.
Deli (Delicatessen)
a shop that sells high quality cheeses, SALADS, cooked meats etc - اغذیه فروشی
Fishmonger
someone who sells fish
Arouse
to make you become interested, expect something etc - تحریک کردن
- Matt’s behavior was arousing the interest of the neighbors.
Appetite
a desire for food
- Her husband always had a huge appetite.
Instant
happening or produced immediately SYN immediate
- an instant success
- a system that provides instant access to client information
Fierce
done with a lot of energy and strong feelings, and sometimes violence - شدید - خشمگین
- fierce fighting in the city
- fierce competition between the companies
Manipulate
to make someone think and behave exactly as you want them to, by skillfully deceiving or influencing them
- He was one of those men who manipulated people.
Reckon
to think or suppose something - فرض کردن - گمان کردن
- Do you reckon he’ll agree to see us?
- The police reckon that whoever killed Dad was with him earlier that day.
