Vocab Ch 16-20 Flashcards
fruitful
produces good results
dabbler
person who never keeps doing one activity for long
going off (went off)
stopped liking, lost interest in
having a full diary
lots of activities planned
scruffy
untidy
frumpy
old-fashioned and boring
skimpy
short, using little material
on the High Street
from ordinary, much less expensive shops
off the cuff
without having prepared anything
to be hand in glove with someone
having a close relationship with someone
doing something on a shoestring
spending as little as possible
no frills
simple and plain
to draw a veil over
not to talk about something
hovel
very small, dirty house or flat in a bad condition
council-/social housing
rented accomodation provided by the state
home truths
information that is true but not pleasant or welcome
life in the fast lane
a way of life that is full of activity and excitement
get a new lease of life
become more energetic and active before
lead a sheltered life
have a life that is protected from unpleasantness
reception
formal party
leaving do
party to celebrate somebody leaving a job or institution
to hobnob with
be friendly with someone who is important or famous
clique
a small group who spent a lot of time together and don’t allow others to join
being an item
having a romantic relationship
standing someone up
not arriving for a date
hackneyed
done so often it is boring
harrowing
extremely unsetting
panned/slated
very negatively criticised
lauded
highly praised
