Unit 60 - Words Flashcards
absorb
to take in liquid, gas, or another substance from the surface or space around something
- Plants absorb nutrients from the soil
nutrients
- Plants absorb nutrients from the soil
rage
when someone becomes extremely angry and violent while they are driving, on a plane etc.
- He was attacked in a road-rage incident.
booklist
danh sách
Chick Flick
a film that women, but not men, are likely to enjoy - used humorously
choke
to be unable to breathe properly because something is in your throat or there is not enough air
- Six people choked to death on the fumes
colleague
someone you work with - used especially by professional people
- a colleague of mine from the bank
day-to-day
day-to-day jobs or activities are ones that you do every day as a normal part of your life, your job, etc
- The manager is responsible for the day-to-day running of the hotel.
flip
a short quick sudden movement or hit with a part of your body, whip etc
- With a flick of the wrist, Frye sent the ball into the opposite court.
to make something move away by hitting or pushing it suddenly or quickly, especially with your thumb and finger
- Papa flicked the ash from his cigar.
flop
to sit or lie down in a relaxed way, by letting all your weight fall heavily onto a chair etc.
- He flopped down onto the bed.
a film, play, product etc that is not successful
imaginative
containing new and interesting ideas
- an imaginative use of computer technology
med
an abbreviation of medical
- med school
must-see
nod
an act of nodding
- The woman greeted us with a nod of the head
proverb
a short well-known statement that gives advice or expresses something that is generally true
‘A penny saved is a penny earned’
rom-com
a romantic comedy
worthwhile
if something is worthwhile, it is important or useful, or you gain something from it.
- He wanted to do a worhwhile job
crouched
I dashed behind a wall and crouched down.
meant
you were meant to be a chef.
overheard
I overheard that Victor got a new job.
cramming
cramming at the last minute for an exam
bilingual
bilingual students who live in Dubai
grips
I put new grips on the handlebars
flat tire
My bike has a flat tire
pedal
put your foot on the pedal and push
bike chain
I need to fix my bike chain
handlebars
You steer a bike with the handlebars
opposed
I want you to pick me as opposed to anyone else
cruise
I’ve always wanted to go on a long cruise
coast
You and I get dropped off by our ship to go backpacking down the coast of South America
expedition
I always dreamed of going on a hiking expedition through the Himalayas
trails
Go backpacking around the world and explore trails in many different countries
desperate
getaway
hurl
a young man hurled a big red brick at Tom.
leap
a woman smashed a window with a brick and leaped out of it.
ledge
crawl
The young man crawled under a parked car
smash
a woman smashed a window with a brick
catch up
to reach someone in front of you; to do something that was supposed to be done earlier
play hooky
to skip school; to not do the work that one has to do
rote learning
method of learning based on repetition
fall behind
to make less progress than others; to be late in doing something that someone is doing
bilingual
cram
expel
expulsion
literacy
trình độ học vấn
politician
retain
dedicated
I think he’s a pretty dedicated instructor.
ten-speed
having ten gears (of a bicycle)
wear down
to become exhausted; to become used a lot.
adventurous
phiêu lưu
backpacking
cruise
curb
expedition
grip
handlebar
laid-back
latter
snek
stunning
tabloids
My hope is for my friends to read great literature, not tabloids like this
fulfilling
The position sounds both demanding and fulfilling
dead-end
fulfilling
fulfilling your dream
tabloid
báo lá cải
tedious
blue-collar
arrogant
If you weren’t so arrogant, you would have prepared this correctly
parsley
There is parsley on top of the plate and I didn’t authorize you to use parsley on our entrees
rolling your eyes
If I didn’t know better, I would think you’re rolling your eyes at me
taken to mean
Can this be taken to mean you’re firing me?
apprentice
consultant
dull
dumb
refreshed
renew
salary
temptation
fresh start
new beginning
job hunt
the process of looking for a new job
cruel
come up
to happen
get in touch with (someone)
to call or write someone
track record
past performance
perfectionism
perfectionist
compromise
