Unit1 Flashcards
a subject which causes disagreement and arguments between people.
a bone of contention
to make sb feel that they do not belong in a particular group
alienate (form)
when sb is made to feel that they do not belong in a particular group
alienated (form)
sth that makes sb feel that they do not belong in a particular group
alienating
the feeling that you do not belong in a particular group
alienation (form)
to make sb/sth different
alter
used to introduce a statement that makes the main statement in a sentence seem surprising.
although
caused by or because of
as a result (of sth)
a connection or relationship between people or organiations
association
the effect is created when two syllables in words that are close together have the same vowel sound, but different constants, or the same constants but different vowels
assonance
a strong feeling of affection for sb/sth
attachment
a return to a situation you were in at the beginning
back to square one
used before a noun or noun phrase to say that sb/sth is the reason for sth
because of
to improve in a noticeably positive way
change for the better
to keep changing your mind or what you are doing
chop and change
as a result; therefore
consequently
be destroyed by natural causes or by not being cared for
decay
used to show that sth happened or is it true although sth else might have happened to prevent it
despite
to discover the facts about sth; to calculate sth exactly
determine
the feeling of being no longer satisfied with your situation, organization, belief, etc., and therefore not loyal to it
disaffection
caused by sb/sth; because of sb/sth
due to
to increase or further improve the good quality, value or status of sb/sth
enhance
despite of the fact or belief that; no matter whatever
even though
to develop gradually
evolve
to prevent sb/sth from taking part in sth
exclude (form)
prevented from taking part in sth
excluded (form)
the act of prevention of taking part of sth
exclusion
only to be used by one particular person or group; only given to one particular person or a group
exclusive
to oppose or to be the opposite of sth that is usual and expected
fly in the face of
in addition to what has just been stated
furthermore
to annoy sb
get under the skin
to cause sth to happen or exist
give raise to
used to introduce a statement that contrasts with sth that has just been said
however
language that produces pictures in the minds of the people reading
imagery
to make sth/sb better then before
improve
used when you want to mention another person or a thing after sth else
in addition (to)
when sth is surprising because there is a reason which may have prevented it
in spite of
the funny or strange aspect of a situation that is very different from what you expect
irony
to separate sb/sth physically or socially form other people or things
isolate (form)
without much contact
isolated (form)
that makes sb feel alone or lonely
isolating
the state of being alone or lonely
isolation
have sth as a result
lead to
let’s look at sth and deal with it
let’s face it
the quality of being faithful in your support of sb/sth
loyalty
to improve which way sth is developing
make great stride
to be honest and open about sth; to not hesitate
make no bones about (sth)
the process of making sb feel as they are not important and cannot influence decisions or events; the act of putting sb in a position in which they have no power
marginalization
used to introduce some new information that adds to or supports what you have said previously
moreover
to change the rules of sth
move the goalposts
because of sb/sth
on account of
because of
owing to
the practice of representing objects, qualities, ect. as humans
personificarion
develop over the period of time
progress
try to improve your work or performance of sth
pull your socks up
a friendly relasionship in which people understand each other very well
rapport
to improve by making small changes to it
reifne
the act of refusing to accept sb
rejection
the act of doing or saying the same thing many times
repetition
to repair a building or sth to it’s original state
restore
to make sth happen
result in
to separate people of different races, religions, and sex.
segregate
separated by race, religion and sex
segregated
the act or policy of separating races, religions, and sex
segregation
enter or visit a place
set foot
to move
shift
superficial
skin-deep
to replace
substitute
to say sth happened because of sb
thanks to
used to introduce an opinion that makes what you just have said seem less strong
that said
a change that sb/sth cause in sb/sth else; a result
the effect of
the effect that sb has of sth/sb
the influence of
used to introduce the logical result of sth that just been mentioned
therefore
completely change sb or sth
transform
start being successful after being unsuccessful
turn around
to pass a very important point in an illness or a difficult situation and begin to improve
turn the corner
to cause large changes in sb life or situatuon
turn upside down
used to add a point that is more important
what’s more
used to compare or contrast two facts
whereas
during the time that sth is happening; used to contrast two things
while
