Unit 6 Flashcards
compelling
If a reason, argument, etc. is compelling, it makes you believe it or accept it because it is so strong
e.g.: a compelling evidence
implausible
difficult to believe, or unlikely
e.g.: The whole plot of the film is ridiculously implausible.
correlation
connection
plausible
probable
to dispel
to remove fears, doubts, and false ideas, usually by proving them wrong or unnecessary
to eliminate, dismiss
to be drawn to sth
to be attracted to sth
uncharted
undiscovered
to take the view that
to have an opinion (about something), to believe
to take issue with sth/sb
o disagree strongly with someone or something
e.g.: I take issue with parents who push their children too hard.
to take account of
to consider sth
to take exception to
to object strongly
to take a stand
to oppose or resist someone or sth
to take second place
to be less important
to take (one) by surprise
to shock someone
to take notice
pay attention
brass
a bright yellow metal made from copper and zinc
e.g.: The door handles were made of brass.
woodwind
wind instruments
e.g.: flute
percussion
musical instruments that you play by hitting them with your hand or an object such as a stick
e.g.: drums
varnish
polish, lac, glaze
sb/sth of note
important, interesting, famous
to be in tune with sb/sth
having a good understanding of someone or something
e.g.: He is more in tune with his players today, because he has asked them for their opinions.
to go for a song
to be sold for a very (and perhaps surprisingly) low price.
to have a second string to your bow
to have another way to accomplish sth
strongly worded
expressed in a particular way
keenly priced
keeping the price low in order to compete with other prices
singularly
remarkably, extremely, particularly
staggeringly
in a very shocking and surprising way
to settle/play the score
to take revenge on someone for sth damaging that they have done in the past
to strike the right chord/note
to be perfectly suitable for a particular situation
to get sth exactly right
to strike a chord
to say or do sth that other people agree with or have sympathy with
