Unit 9 It Takes a Team Flashcards
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agree
agree
- have the same opinion about something; concur. “I completely agree with your recent editorial”
- consent to do something that has been suggested by another person. “she had agreed to go and see a movie with him”
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argue
argue
give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, typically with the aim of persuading others to share one’s view. ““It stands to reason,” she argued” exchange or express diverging or opposite views, typically in a heated or angry way. “I wasn’t going to argue with him”
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birth (noun)
birth (noun)
the emergence of a baby or other young from the body of its mother; the start of life as a physically separate being. “he was blind from birth”
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birth (verb)
birth (verb)
give birth to (a baby or other young). “she had carried him and birthed him”
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birthday
birthday
the anniversary of the day on which a person was born, typically treated as an occasion for celebration and the giving of gifts. “a birthday cake”
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candy
candy
a sweet food made with sugar or other sweeteners, typically formed in small, shaped pieces and flavored with chocolate, fruit, or nuts. “people sat eating popcorn and candy”
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celebrate
celebrate
acknowledge (a significant or happy day or event) with a social gathering or enjoyable activity. “they were celebrating their wedding anniversary at a restaurant”
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celebration
celebration
the action of marking one’s pleasure at an important event or occasion by engaging in enjoyable, typically social, activity. “the birth of his son was a cause for celebration”
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confidence
confidence
a feeling of self-assurance arising from one’s appreciation of one’s own abilities or qualities. “she’s brimming with confidence”
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congratulate
congratulate
give (someone) one’s good wishes when something special or pleasant has happened to them. “I went into the living room to congratulate Bill on his marriage”
praise (someone) for a particular achievement. “the operators are to be congratulated for the excellent service that they now provide”
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congratulations
congratulations
words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion. “our congratulations to the winners” the action of expressing congratulations. “he began pumping the hand of his son in congratulation”
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cooperate
cooperate
work jointly toward the same end. “the leaders promised to cooperate in ending the civil war” assist someone or comply with their requests. “I was the villain for not cooperating with the FBI”
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costume
costume
- an outfit worn to create the appearance characteristic of a particular period, person, place, or thing. “they wore costumes for Halloween”
- a set of clothes in a style typical of a particular country or historical period. “authentic Elizabethan costumes”
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coupon
coupon
a voucher entitling the holder to a discount for a particular product or service. “she has a coupon for a 10 percent discount”
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decorate
decorate
- make (something) look more attractive by adding extra items or images to it. “the town was decorated with Christmas lights”
- confer an award or medal on (a member of the armed forces). “he was decorated for outstanding bravery”confer an award or medal on (a member of the armed forces). “he was decorated for outstanding bravery”
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decoration
decoration
- the process or art of decorating or adorning something. “the lavish decoration of cloth with gilt”
- a medal or award conferred as an honor. “a decoration won on the field of battle”
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disagree
disagree
- have or express a different opinion. “no one was willing to disagree with him”
- (of statements or accounts) be inconsistent or fail to correspond. “the results disagree with the findings reported so far”
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discuss
discuss
talk about (something) with another person or group of people. “I discussed the matter with my wife”
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discussion
discussion
the action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas. “the proposals are not a blueprint but ideas for discussion” a conversation or debate about a certain topic. “discussions about environmental improvement programs”
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et cetera (or etc.)
et cetera (or etc.)
used at the end of a list to indicate that further, similar items are included. “we’re trying to resolve problems of obtaining equipment, drugs, et cetera”
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event
event
a thing that happens, especially one of importance. “one of the main political events of 4the late 20th century”
a planned public or social occasion. “events to raise money for charity”
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expect
expect
regard (something) as likely to happen. “we expect the best”
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factory
factory
a building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured or assembled chiefly by machine. “a clothing factory”
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feast (noun)
feast (noun)
a large meal, typically one in celebration of something. “a wedding feast”
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feast (verb)
feast (verb)
eat and drink sumptuously. “the men would congregate and feast after hunting”
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fireworks
fireworks
a device containing gunpowder and other combustible chemicals that causes a spectacular explosion when ignited, used typically for display or in celebrations. “they were oohing and aahing as if they were watching the fireworks”
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gift
gift
a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present. “a Christmas gift” a natural ability or talent. “he has a gift for comedy”
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gift certificate
gift certificate
a voucher given as a present that is exchangeable for a specified cash value of goods or services from a particular place of business. “she bought a new blender with the $25 gift certificate”
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guest
guest
a person who is invited to visit the home of or take part in a function organized by another. “I have two guests coming to dinner tonight”
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holiday
holiday
a day of festivity or recreation when no work is done. “December 25 is an official public holiday”
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invitation
invitation
a written or verbal request inviting someone to go somewhere or to do something. “a wedding invitation”
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invite
invite
make a polite, formal, or friendly request to (someone) to go somewhere or to do something. “we were invited to a dinner at the Embassy”
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issue (noun)
issue (noun)
an important topic or problem for debate or discussion. “the issue of global warming”
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issue (verb)
issue (verb)
supply or distribute (something). “licenses were issued indiscriminately to any company”
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Native American
Native American
a member of any of the indigenous peoples of North, Central, and South America, especially those indigenous to what is now the continental US.
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occasion
occasion
a particular time or instance of an event. “on one occasion I stayed up until two in the morning”
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opinion
opinion
a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge. “I’m writing to voice my opinion on an issue of great importance”
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praise (noun)
praise (noun)
the expression of approval or admiration for someone or something. “the audience was full of praise for the whole production”
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praise (verb)
praise (verb)
express warm approval or admiration of. “we can’t praise Chris enough—he did a brilliant job”
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production
production
the action of making or manufacturing from components or raw materials, or the process of being so manufactured. “the production of chemical weapons”
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proud
proud
feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one’s own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated. “a proud grandma of three boys”
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pumpkin
pumpkin
- a large rounded orange-yellow fruit with a thick rind, edible flesh, and many seeds.
- the plant of the gourd family that produces pumpkins, having tendrils and large lobed leaves and native to warm regions of America.
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respect (noun)
respect (noun)
a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements. “the director had a lot of respect for Douglas as an actor”
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respect (verb)
respect (verb)
admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements. “she was respected by everyone she worked with”
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revise
revise
re-examine and make alterations to (written or printed matter). “the book was published in 1960 and revised in 1968”
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reward (noun)
reward (noun)
a thing given in recognition of one’s service, effort, or achievement. “the holiday was a reward for 40 years’ service with the company”
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reward (verb)
reward (verb)
make a gift of something to (someone) in recognition of their services, efforts, or achievements. “the engineer who supervised the work was rewarded with a bonus”
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roast (adjective)
roast (adjective)
(of food) having been roasted. “a plate of cold roasted beef”
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roast (verb)
roast (verb)
cook (food, especially meat) by prolonged exposure to heat in an oven or over a fire. “she was going to roast a leg of lamb for Sunday dinner”
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roast(noun)
roast(noun)
a cut of meat that has been roasted or that is intended for roasting. “carving the Sunday roast”
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settler
settler
a person who moves with a group of others to live in a new country or area. “the early European settlers in America were often fleeing from religious persecution”
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show respect
show respect
to demonstrate respect for someone or something “You should always show respect to your elders”
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solution
solution
a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation. “there are no easy solutions to financial and marital problems”
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speak
speak
say something in order to convey information, an opinion, or a feeling. “in his agitation he was unable to speak”
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speech
speech
- the expression of or the ability to express thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds. “he was born deaf and without the power of speech”
- a formal address or discourse delivered to an audience. “the headmistress made a speech about how much they would miss her”
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strategize
strategize
devise a strategy or strategies. “home is where he has enough quiet and privacy to strategize and plan for the future”
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strategy
strategy
a plan of action or policy designed to achieve a major or overall aim. “time to develop a coherent economic strategy”
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success
success
the accomplishment of an aim or purpose. “there is a thin line between success and failure”
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successful
successful
accomplishing an aim or purpose. “a successful attack on the town” having achieved popularity, profit, or distinction. “a successful actor”
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suggestion
suggestion
an idea or plan put forward for consideration. the action of suggesting something. “at my suggestion, the museum held an exhibition of his work” something that implies or indicates a certain fact or situation. “there is no suggestion that he was involved in any wrongdoing”
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surprise (noun)
surprise (noun)
an unexpected or astonishing event, fact, or thing. “the announcement was a complete surprise”
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surprise (verb)
surprise (verb)
(of something unexpected) cause (someone) to feel mild astonishment or shock. “I was surprised at his statement”
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team
team
a group of players forming one side in a competitive game or sport. “his team played well”
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teamwork
teamwork
the combined action of a group of people, especially when effective and efficient. “my group has a good sense of teamwork”
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trust (noun)
trust (noun)
firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something. “relations have to be built on trust”
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trust (verb)
trust (verb)
believe in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of. “I should never have trusted her”
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turkey
turkey
a large mainly domesticated game bird native to North America, having a bald head and (in the male) red wattles. It is prized as food, especially on festive occasions such as Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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witch
witch
a woman thought to have magic powers, especially evil ones, popularly depicted as wearing a black cloak and pointed hat and flying on a broomstick.
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work with
work with
to cooperate with someone in order to perform some task, activity, responsibility, etc. “You’ll be working with Karen on this project”
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worth it
worth it
sufficiently good, enjoyable, or successful to repay any effort, trouble, or expense. “it requires a bit of patience to learn, but it’s well worth it”
