VB Flashcards
the set of linked metal rings which connect the pedals to the back wheel and help make the bicycle move
chain
a place on a surface which is no longer flat
because something has hit against it and damaged it
dent
a sum of money you pay when you hire
something, and which you get back if you return what
you hired in good condition
deposit
the sort of fuel used in … engines, which
burn oil in very hot air
diesel
if you … something, you worry about it happening because you think it will be unpleasant or harmful
dread
when you make a claim on an insurance policy, the … is the amount of money you have to pay yourself, and the insurance company will pay the rest
excess
the amount of money you have to pay for a
particular journey on public transport or in a taxi
fare
if you are …, you are lying on water without sinking
float
material such as coal, gas or petrol that is used
to make heat or light or to provide power for machines
fuel
on a car or bicycle are the bits of machinery
that control the way the energy is changed into
movement
gear
if a container has a …, it has a small hole which allows the liquid inside to flow away
leak
a piece of machinery means to keep it
in good working order by checking it regularly and mending it as soon as anything goes wrong with it
maintain
the arrangement you have when you rent
something from someone
rental
in a contract or other legal document, the … is all the complicated detail that people don’t like reading, but which often has surprising conditions
small print
something that is … doesn’t move as easily as it ought to
stiff
the container in a car or other vehicle that
holds the petrol
tank
a swollen area on your skin that is full of
clear liquid and is caused by rubbing the skin too much
blister
if something … to you, you think it is interesting
and want to know more about it or get more involved in it
appeal
a sheet of glass at the front or back of a
car that the driver can see through
windscreen
an official piece of paper or an electronic
certificate which can be used instead of money, or which proves that you have already paid for a particular service or item
voucher
the round rubber outer coverings of the wheels
of cars, buses, bicycles etc that are filled with air
tyre
if there is a … between people, they have developed an ability to work or live together based on trust and respect and friendship
bond
if people …, they develop an ability to work or live together based on trust and respect and friendship
bond
the state of being damaged or broken. If
something falls into …, it gradually gets into a bad condition because no one takes any care of it
disrepair
means to go on board a ship or plane at the
start of a journey/on a journey or activity means to begin it
embark
if you do something …, you do it yourself and do not allow anyone else to organise it or help you with it
independently
is not true or does not exist,
but is the subject of stories and legends and feels real to many people
mythical
the … of something is the speed at which it happens
pace
a sensible way of looking at a situation
and judging how important or serious it is
perspective
a particular place where someone or something is, or where something happens
spot
if you say that something … to be a particular
thing, you mean that you realised it actually is that thing
turn out
a … of something is one form of it, which is slightly different from all the other forms of it
version
means relating to your feelings and beliefs and
not to your body or to material things
spiritual
you start a journey. If you… for
somewhere, you start your journey to go to that place
set off
someone or something that is … is unusual and
impressive
remarkable
the … of someone or something are all that is left of them after they have died or been destroyed
remains
a car which takes people where they want to
go in exchange for a payment to the driver
cab
if you say that a car … the motorway, you mean that it moved onto the special road for traffic that wants to leave the motorway
come off
if something … you, it worries you
concern
if you … someone … when you are driving, you suddenly and dangerously move across so that you are just in front of them
cut up
is organised in such a way that all the different people or parts should work well together
co-ordinated
a … surface is very uneven and has a lot of raised parts on it. A … ride is uncomfortable because the car or plane you are in is bouncing up and down a lot
bumpy
to … a plane or ship means to get on it. When a
plane is… , the passengers are getting on it
board
if you …, or if you … against a decision, you ask people in authority to consider their decision again and change it
appeal
a situation in which no one obeys any rules
anarchy
number of things is continuing to
grow and get larger
ever-increasing
if a light … or if someone … it, it goes on and
off very quickly
flash
if something is … on people, they have to accept it even if they do not want to
impose
if you … while you are driving, you use the flashing lights on your car to tell other drivers that you are going to move to the right or to the left
indicate
someone who is … does not care if their actions have a bad effect on other people’s feelings or needs
inconsiderate
if you …, you get up from a chair or from the ground very quickly and energetically
leap up
if you … a car, lorry, bike etc while you are
driving, you go past it because you are driving faster than they are
overtake
the slightly raised area at the side of a
street where people can walk and where cars are not allowed
pavement
people who are walking in a town or city,
in contrast to people who are driving or cycling or riding in buses
pedestrian
when a vehicle or a driver …, the vehicle moves from the side of the road into the main part of the road
pull out
an official limit or control on what you are
allowed to do
restriction
you use … to emphasise the great size, weight, or quantity of something
sheer
a sign by the road which shows you the
direction to somewhere
signposting
if you …, you change direction very suddenly,
usually in order to avoid hitting or crashing into
something
swerve
something that you say to someone
word
the crime of stealing something that does not
belong to you
theft
