Vocabulary Flashcards
astonishing
extremely surprising or impressive amazing
Example:
His achievements at such a young age is simply astonishing
bad-tempered
easily annoyed or made angry
Example:
He got more and more bad-tempered as he aged
to bang
to strike or put down (something) forcefully and noisily
Example:
She banged her fist on the table with anger during the argument
bow
a knot tiedwith two loops and two loose-ends
a weapon for shootıng arrows
Example:
The little girl put a bow on her present to make it look nice
breakthrough
a sudden, dramatic and important discovery or development
Example:
His discovery is sure to be a breakthrough in medicine
to mingle
to mix, or be mixed, to meet and talk to a lot of people at the party or similar event
Example:
I could smell my friend’s perfume mingled with sweat
to mumble
to speak too quietly and not clearly enough for someone to understand you
Example:
She mumbled about how she was right and her parents were wrong, but she still obeyed her mother’s wishes
hip
one of the two parts of your body above your leg and below your waist
Example: He had a lot of problems regarding his hips as he got older
hood
a prt of a jacket that covers your head and neck
Example:
His face was invisible under his hood, making him look really scary
leek
a long white and green vegetable that smells and tastes similar to an onion (pırasa)
Example:
Most people don’t like to eat leek as children, but grow to like the vegetable when they are adults
recreation
activities that you do for enjoyment when you are not working
Example:
for recreation they went shopping every weekend with their friends
self-conscious
too aware of what other people are thinking about you and your appearance (çekingen, sıkılgan)
Example:
On the first day of school, he felt very shy and self-conscious
self-esteem
confidence in yourself and a belief in your qualities and abilities (öz saygı)
Example:
Rejection shattered his self-esteem
** shattered: to upset
sensibly
showing good judgement
Example:
Jack sensibly stayed calm when Harry tried to provoke him
setback
a problem that makes something happen later or more slowly than it should
Example:
We ran into many setbacks when trying to arrange our wedding
sheer
used to emphasize how strong a feeling or quality is (katıksız)
Example:
The sheer ambition she displayed while preparing for the Olympics was quite impressive
shortcoming
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard, typically in a person’s character, a plan, or a system (kusur)
Example:
Your theory might seem viable at first, but it has aa lot of shortcomings.
to smuggle
to take something into or out of a place in an illegal or secret way (kaçakçılık yapmak)
Example:
The criminals were caught at the airport trying to smuggle stolen works of art into the country
to sow
to put seeds into the ground
Example:
You need to sow the seeds a few centimeters deep into the soil
subsequently
happening after something else (sonraki)
Example:
The book achieved great success, yet the author subsequently admitted that the story was fictional
utmost
most extreme, greatest
Example:
The training of our staff to respond to the many obstacles we face is of utmost importance
vacancy
a job that is available for someone to apply for/to do
Example:
One in five job vacancies remain unfilled because of a shortage of skilled workers
vague
not clear or certain; showing that someone is not thinking clearly or does not understand
Example:
She was maybe 20 and had vague hopes, somewhere down the line, of becoming an actor.
vegetation
the plants and trees that grow in a particular area
Example:
Mountain beavers live in small colonies, accupying areas with plentiful green vegetation and cover.
verdict
a decision in a court of law saying if someone is guilty or not (hüküm)
Example:
The jury reached a unanimous verdict of guilty
–
someone’s opinion about something after experiencing it, often the first time (kanı, düşünce)
Example:
This seems a fair verdict on the tabloids
flair
an attractive, skillful or interesting way of doing something (kabiliyet); stylishness and originality
Example:
What makes him so attractive is that he always dresses with flair
She had a flair for languages
to adhere
believe in and follow the practices of.
Example:
I do not adhere to any organized religion.
frail
(of a person) weak and delicate.
Example:
His small, frail body looked bad.
to vilify
speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner. (karalamak, iftira atmak)
Example:
he has been vilified in the press
foul
very dirty or smelling or tasting unpleasant; against the rules of a sport
Example:
The taste of the fish was foul and she couldn’t bring herself to eat it.
fright
a sudden feeling of shock and fear
Example:
I nearly died of fright when I heard his voice behind me
garment
a piece of clothing (giysi)
Example:
He carefully selected the garments he wanted to wear on his wedding day.
to reflect
(of a surface or body) throw back (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it.
Example:
When the sun’s rays hit the Earth a lot of the heat is reflected back into space
–
Embody or represent (something) in a faithful or appropriate way.
Example:
Schools should reflect cultural differences
to regard
to think of someone or something in a particular way
Example:
I have always regarded you as my best friend, I hope you know that.
regardless
despite the prevailing circumstances. (her şeye rağmen)
Example:
They were determined to carry on regardless.
remark
something that you say
Example:
His crude remarks about his opponent disgraced him in the public eye.
to disgrace
loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonourable action.
Example:
He left the army in disgrace
pavement
a path by the side of a road that people walk on
Example:
Children should be thought to walk on the pavement and be cautious at all times.
peculiar
different to what is normal or expected; strange.
Example:
He gave her some very peculiar looks
to persuade
to make someone agree to do something by talking to them a lot about it
Example:
She was hesitant at first, but we finally persuaded her to sing a song for us.
plot
The things that happen in a story. storyline. (olay dizisi, konu)
Example:
You should at least know the plot of the story before you take the literature exam.
The plot consists almost entirely of a man and woman falling in love.
to plot
to plan to do something bad
Example:
Members of the board were plotting against the CEO to remove him from the board.
tailpipe
the pipe that waste gas from a vehicle’s engine flows through (egsoz)
Example:
Put a baloon on a tailpipe ofa someone’s car so it will pop when they start their car
tedious
boring, slow or dull
Example:
Machines andtechnology are here to make our lives easier, to do boring and tedious tasks for us
tendency
an inclination towards a particular characteristic or type of behavior (eğilim)
Example:
Shehas a tendency to overthink on her future
thereby
as a result of a particular action or event (böylece)
Example:
The diet makes the blood less sticky, thereby helping to prevent heart disease.
amid
surrounded by; in the middle of.
Example:
our dream home, set amid magnificent rolling countryside
–
in an atmosphere or against a background of.
Example:
Talks broke down amid accusations of a hostile takeover bid
cardigan
a knitted jumper fastening down the front (hırka)
Example:
My mother wears her silk cardigan whenever she goes out.
reluctantly
in an unwilling and hesitant way
Example:
Two-thirds of bar owners spoken to said they would reluctantly accept the law
After she had an offer from another company, she reluctantly done her daily job anymore.
hesitant
tentative, unsure, or slow in acting or speaking.
Example:
Clients are hesitant about buying.
Do not be hesitant to ask me anytime.
respectively
in the same order as the people or things you have just talked about (sırasıyla)
Example:
A group of heroes and villians set out to respectively save or exploit the situation.
narrowly
only by a small amount (kıl payı)
Example:
He narrowly avoided getting hit by a a bus so he feels very lucky
to mutter
to speak quietly so that your voice is difficult to hear, often when complaining about something (homurdanmak)
Example:
My grandfather always mutters to himself when watching the television
stimulate
to make something happen or develop more, to make someone feel interested and excited (uyarmak, heves uyandırmak)
Example:
To stimulate the economy, the government announced economic reforms
to soak
to make or allow (something) to become throughly wet by immersing it in liquid (ıslatmak)
Example:
You need to soak the rice for at least six hours to get rid of the starchy texture
sensation
a physical feeling or the ability to physically feel things
Example:
The doctors told her that the loss of sensation in her arm was only temporary.
sack
a large bag made of paper, plastic or cloth and used to carry or store things (çuval)
Example:
Peasents carried their harvest in large sacks they carrier on their backs
to restrain
to stop someone doing something, sometimes by using force; to limit something (engel olmak, sınırlamak)
Example:
A weak labor market means less money to spend on goods and services and thus restraning economic growth.
Decisions are made within the financial restraints of the budget
He urged the protestors to exercise restraint.
mundane
ordinary or not interesting. boring
Example:
The truth is far more mundane and less interesting than the story might suggest
latter
near the end of a period (ikinci, son). Opposite of former
Example:
In the latter half of the decade, my life changed completely
to elucidate
make (something) clear; explain.
Example:
Work such as theirs will help to elucidate this matter.
agape
(of a person’s mouth) wide open in surprise or wonder.
Example:
Downes listened, mouth agape with incredulity.
** incredulity: the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something.
jaw
either of two bones, the mandible or maxilla forming the framework of the mouth
Example:
Her jaw was broken for a few days without her noticing
guilt trip
make (someone) feel guilty, especially in order to induce them to do something.
Example:
pay increase will not guilt-trip them into improvements.
imperative
absolutely necessary or required, unavoidable (zorunlu)
Example:
It is imperative that we take action quickly
witty
using words in a funny and clever way (nükteli, nüktedan)
Example:
My mother was a witty woman who lit up the room whenever she spoke
to yearn
to want something very much with a feeling of sadness (can atmak, özlem duymak)
Example:
I’ve been yearning for my hometown ever since I left to study abroad
to yield
to supply or produce something positive such as a profit, an amount of food or information (kazanç sağlamak, randıman almak)
Example:
This tree yielded so many oranges this year that it fed our whole village
zealous
enthusiastic and eager (hevesli)
Example:
For this job you need a zealous, determined employee who won’t get discouraged by potential hardships.
zeal
great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective. (azim, heves)
Example:
His zeal for privatization
a zeal for money-making
zucchini
a long thin vegetable with a dark green skin. It is a type of small marrow
Example:
The recipe said to cut the zucchini in half and season it with salt and pepper
** marrow: kabak
notion
an idea of belief
Example:
the notion of identity is nonexistent with children under the age of two
nonetheless
despite what has just been said (yine de, buna rağmen)
Example:
Some of his advice may seem simplistic in the extreme but it is important nonetheless
nonexistent
completely absent
Example:
Two hundred years ago, communications were slow and in many cases almost nonexistent
waist
the part around the middle of your body where you wear a belt (bel)
Example:
Even though he was told that he would be paralyzed from the waist down, he started walking again against all odds.
vivid
producing powerful feelings or strong clear images in the mind; (of a clour) intensely deep or bright (göz alıcı)
Example:
Her vivid imagination played a major part in her career as a novelist
pale
light in color or shade; containing little color or pigment
Example:
His skin looked quite pale in the moonlight.
to pursue
to follow or chase; continue or proceed along
Example:
He opted to pursue a career in academics
amendment
a change made to a law or agreement
Example:
A constitutional amendment is adopted regarding animal abuse
ample
enough, and often more than you need; large
Example:
There is ample evidence to prove his guilt
to anticipate
to think that something will probably happen.
Example:
Although noone told her about the surprise, she anticipated that they were planning something.
affluent
rich enough to buy things for pleasure (varlıklı)
Example:
Affluent neighbourhoods tend to have cleaner streets and more green areas.
to abduct
to take someone away from their home, family etc… using force
Example:
Here is the picture of the woman who tried to abduct the millionaire’s young son.
deprived
not having the things that are necessary for a pleasent life, such as enough money, food, or good living conditions. (mahrum edilmiş, yoksun)
Example:
The single father is trying to survive with his three children in this deprived area.
to diminish
to reduce or be reduced in size or importance (azalmak, azaltmak)
Example:
The house diminished in value after the earthquake.
distressed
upset or worried (sıkıntılı)
Example:
He is very distressed because of the upcoming exam.
immense
extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.
Example:
The cost of restoration has been immense.
to interfere
intervene in a situation without invitation or necessity.
Example:
You promised not to interfere.
to sway
control or influence (a person or course of action).
Example:
He’s easily swayed by other people.
disarming
charming, (of manner or behaviour) having the effect of allaying suspicion or hostility, especially through charm.
Example:
He gave her a disarming smile.
