Vocabulary 2 Flashcards by Teacher Ismael

… the weather and my bad leg, I haven’t been out for weeks. (Because of.) -linker-

What with.

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Her health has improved … . (Develop or improve - very quickly.) -idiom-

(Develop or improve) in leaps and bounds.

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We expect to … a lot of opposition to the plan. (To have to deal with a problem.) -phrasal verb-

Come up against.

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In short, fat is eaten daily by all ranks of people, …, in much larger quantities than is prescribed for soup. (Somehow.)
(expression)

In some way or other.

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NEFASTO, DESALENTADOR

When he lost his job, his future looked … . (Harsh or formidable in manner or appearance.)

Grim

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Once the people turn on you, you’ll have a hard time … of rebellion. (To stop something from continuing or worsening.) -idiom-

Stem the flow/tide

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DESESPERACIÓN, DESESPERANZA

As the years dragged by, … and resignation set in. (Lose of hope.)

Despair [dɪˈspɛər]

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ACECHAR, MERODEAR

Hidden dangers … in the ocean depths. (To lie or wait in hiding.)

Lurk [ˈl3ːrk]

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NEGLIGENTE, DESCUIDADO

You have been very … in fulfilling your obligations. (Careless, negligent.)

Remiss [rɪˈmɪs]

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FURIA, IRA, INDIGNACIÓN

The videotape of the attack caused … when it was screened on the news. (Any act that strongly offends the feelings.)

Outrage [ˈaʊtreɪdʒ]

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DESCARADO

There were instances of … cheating in the exams. (Obvious, without any attempts to be hidden.)

Brazen [ˈbreɪzən]

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in … daylight.

collocation meaning in front of everybody

in BROAD daylight.

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DEBIDAMENTE

He knew he had been wrong, and … apologized. (In a due manner, properly.)

Duly [ˈdjuːli]

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I’m … my … with these kids! (Having no strength or patience left.) -idiom-

At the end of one’s rope/tether

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SUBESTIMAR

Don’t … me. I’m not a child. (To behave in an arrogant, proud, or condescending manner toward.)

Patronize.

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INFLIGIR
Schools should not … physical punishment to children. (To give or order a punishment or make someone receive cruel or unfair treatment.) -ph.v.-

Mete out

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MEDIDAS SEVERAS
Police officers are confident their successful … on crime will continue. (A situation in which someone starts to deal with bad or illegal behaviour in a more severe way.)

Crackdown.

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CON FALLOS

The research behind this report is seriously … . (Not perfect or containing mistakes.)

Flawed /flɔːd/

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RETORCIDO, ENREVESADO

He got rich by … means. (Dishonest, often in a complicated way, but often also clever and successful.)

Devious /ˈdiː.vi.əs/

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LEGAR
Most people … their property to their spouses and children. (To arrange for money or property to be given to somebody after your death.)

Bequeath /bɪˈkwiːð/

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MEOLLO

There is often a … of truth in what they say. (The central, most important part of an idea or a subject.)

Kernel (n.)

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TRAER A COLACIÓN, ABORDAR

The report fails to … some important questions. (Raise a subject for discussion.)

Broach (v.)

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LÚGUBRE, DESOLADOR

The future looks … for the fishing industry. (Not giving any reason to have hope or expect anything good.)

Bleak (adj.)

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TOMAR POR LA FUERZA

Terrorists … his wife and children. (To arrest or capture somebody.)

Seize (v.)

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FELIZ, DICHOSO | We spent three ... weeks away from work. (Extremely happy; showing happiness.)

Blissful (adj.)

... debt. (experience, suffer) -phrasal verb-

Run into

He's always ... her ... in front of other people. (To criticize somebody/something in an unkind way.) -phrasal verb-

Run down

The screams coming from the old, dark house ... . (to shock or horrify someone.) -exp.-

Make sb's blood run cold.

These should be ... problems to the experienced manager. (Ordinary, with no special or interesting features.) -exp.-

Run-of-the-mill.

I don't mind ... . (At all) -expression-

In the least.

CAMINAR FATIGOSAMENTE Russians ... for miles across snow and ice. (To walk slowly with a lot of effort, especially over a difficult surface or while carrying something heavy.)

Trudge /trʌdʒ/ (v.)

DARSE EL GUSTO I love champagne but I don't often ... myself. (To allow yourself or another person to have something enjoyable, especially more than is good for you.)

Indulge /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/ (v.)

It was an important event, and she's managed to ... it ... wonderfully. (To succeed in doing something difficult.) -phrasal verb-

Bring off

I was excited to book a vacation until my nearly-depleted bank account ... me ... .(To cause one to resume acting, thinking, or feeling rationally or normally.) -idiom-

Bring someone to their senses.

The college offers a ... range of courses. (Confusing and difficult to understand.)

Bewildering (adj.) /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/

Enrol ... a course.

MADURO | Pick the tomatoes before they get too ... . (Fully grown and ready to be eaten.)

Ripe (adj.)

DILEMA, DISYUNTIVA George was in a ... —should he go or shouldn't he? (The state of not being able to decide what to do in a difficult situation.)

Quandary (n.)

TANTEAR She ... for the railing to steady her as she fell. (To try and find something that you cannot see, by feeling with your hands.)

Grope (around) (for something) (v.)

You eventually become ... ... the noise. (Not aware of something.)

Oblivious TO

VISTAZO | She ... at her watch. (To look quickly at something/somebody.)

Glance (v.)

ENTREVER Fans crowded the street outside waiting for a ... of their hero. (A sight of somebody/something for a very short time, when you do not see the person or thing completely.)

Glimpse (n.)

CONTEMPLAR, MIRAR FIJAMENTE She ... at him in amazement. (To look steadily at somebody/something for a long time, either because you are very interested or surprised, or because you are thinking of something else.)

Gaze (v.)

CAPRICHO, ANTOJO My duties seem to change daily at the ... of the boss. (A sudden wish to do or have something, especially when it is something unusual or unnecessary.)

Whim (n.)

DISFRUTAR, DELEITARSE I don't ... the prospect of getting up early tomorrow. (To get great pleasure from something; to want very much to do or have something.)

Relish (v.)

ARRENDAMIENTO, ALQUILER Under the terms of the ... , you have to pay maintenance charges. (A legal agreement that allows you to use a building, a piece of equipment or some land for a period of time, usually in return for rent.)

Lease (n.)

ALEATORIO | The books had been piled on the shelves in a ... fashion. (With no particular order or plan; not organized well.)

Haphazard (adj.)

FIRME, INFLEXIBLE The government remained ... that there was no more money available. (Determined not to change your mind or to be persuaded about something.)

Adamant (adj.)

It was a bitter civil war, that ... neighbour ... neighbour. (Cause one person, thing... to fight against or be in competition with another)

Pit against (ph.v.)

APROVECHAR There is a great deal of interest in ... wind and waves as new sources of power. (To control something, usually in order to use its power).

Harness (v.) /ˈhɑːnəs/

ADVERTENCIA "Here are some ... about the techniques we propose here." (A warning to consider something before taking any more action.)

Caveat (n.) /ˈkæviæt/

ENCORVARSE We ... round the fire to keep warm. (To lean forward with your shoulders raised or to bend your back and shoulders into a rounded shape).

Hunch (v.) /hʌntʃ/

HUÉSPED, INQUILINO She takes in ... to make some extra money. (Someone who pays for a place to sleep, and usually for meals, in someone else's house).

Lodger (n.) /ˈlɒdʒ.ər/

APACIGUAR She claimed that the government had only changed the law in order to ... their critics. (To prevent further disagreement in arguments or war by giving to the opposing side an advantage that they have demanded).

Appease (v.) /əˈpiːz/

He ... ... hiding some secret supplies in his desk. (ph.v. - Begin or fall into the habit of).

Take to (ph.v.)

"Mrs Brady never ... ... Moran" (Ph.v. - Form a liking for).

Take to (ph.v.)

(Idiom) "You can't ... any longer - you have to decide whose side you're on". (Delay making a decision).

Sit on the fence

"There is limited ... for further reductions in the workforce". Opportunity for doing something.

Scope (n.)

MIRAR CON DESDÉN "She'll probably ... at my new shoes because they're not expensive". (Talk about or look at someone or something in an unkind way that shows you do not respect or approve of him, her, or it)

Sneer (v.) /snɪər/

DESPRECIAR "She ... him for the way he treated her sister". (Feel a strong dislike for someone or something because you think that that person or thing is bad or has no value).

Despise (v.) /dɪˈspaɪz/

A ... of sheep/goats/geese.

Flock

These fanatics are in deadly ... when they say they want to destroy all forms of government. (Completely serious)

In (deadly) earnest.

IDIOM. Willie treated you really badly. How are you going to ... . (take revenge)

... get your own back (on).

IDIOM. The pipes have burst. We must try to ... a plumber. (find)

... get hold of.

IDIOM. Philip is the teacher´s favourite. She lets him ... (do whatever he wants)

... get away with murder.

IDIOM. You´ve got a whole week to yourself and you can read to your heart´s ... . (do something enjoyable for as long as you want to do it)

To your heart´s CONTENT

PREOCUPARSE, INQUIETARSE | She spent the day ... about/over what she'd said to Nicky. (to be nervous or worried about sth.)

Fret (over/about)

Criticism ... in politics. (be part of a particular activity)

Come/go with the territory

Jenny ... the piano. (be exceptionally proficient at (doing) something)

Have (got) a knack for

EVITAR, REHUIR | She ... publicity since she retired from acting. (avoid something)

SHUN (has shunned) /ʃʌn/

EMPOLLAR | Informal word for studying hard, usually by reading about or learning something, especially before taking an exam.

Swot /swɒt/

ABOMINABLE, ESPANTOSO | Today's newspaper gives all the ... details of the murder. (unpleasant and shocking)

Ghastly (adjective)

BESUQUEAR | I saw them ... on the back seat of a bus. (kiss and hold a person in a sexual way)

Snog (v.)

MEDIR, CALIBRAR | Use a thermometer to ... the temperature. (measure, estimate)

Gauge /ɡeɪdʒ/

ESTILO, HABILIDAD | He has a ... for languages. (natural ability to do something well)

Flair /fleər/

EXCLUSIVA, PRIMICIA | The paper managed to secure a major ,,, and broke the scandal to the world. (exclusive news)

Scoop /skuːp/

SEGUIR A, SUCEDER | After his outburst, a long silence ... . (happen after something else or as a result of it)

Ensue /ɪnˈsjuː/

AMONTONARSE, APIÑARSE | Thousands of people ... to see the exhibition while it was in the capital. (go somewhere in very large numbers)

Throng /θrɒŋ/

INCONDICIONAL, LEAL | She has been a ... supporter of the party for many years. (loyal, strong and sturdy)

Stalwart /ˈstɔːlwət/

ALEGRÍA, RISA | Her impersonations of our teachers were a source of considerable ... . (amusement or laughter)

Mirth /mɜːθ/

PIZCA | There isn't a ... of evidence to support her accusation. (a small amount)

Shred /ʃred/

PONER PEGAS There's no point ... about/over a couple of dollars. (to argue about, or say you disapprove of, something that is not important)

Quibble /ˈkwɪbəl/

PINTORESCO | A ... old cottage. (old-fashioned but charming)

Quaint /kweɪnt/

OSTENTOSO, LLAMATIVO | He is ... and swaggeringly arrogant. (expensive or stylish, or brightly colored)

Flashy

DESGARRADOR | A ... film. (shocking, making you feel very upset)

Harrowing

INNEGABLE | ... argument/alibi. (impossible to prove wrong)

Watertight

INMACULADO | ... record/reputation/character. (not spoilt or harmed)

Unblemished

AGOTADOR, EXTENUANTE | ... schedule/race/day. (tiring and lasting a long time)

Gruelling

ASTUTO, INTELIGENTE It was a ... move to buy your house just before property prices started to rise. (having or based on a clear understanding and good judgment of a situation, resulting in an advantage)

Shrewd /ʃruːd/

Middle-of-the-road

Run-of-the-mill

Diplomats receive a generous living allowance ... their basic salaries. (in addition to the amount that exist)

Over and above

He muttered something ... . (quietly so that other people cannot hear exactly what you are saying)

Under your breath

The patient would not consent ... the operation.

PERRERA We left our dog in ... when we went away. (a place where people leave their dogs to be taken care of while they are away, or a place where dogs are bred)

Kennels

The fighting which started in the night had ... by morning. (ph.v. to gradually stop or disappear)

Peter out

NUDILLOS | He cracked his ... (one of the joints in the hand where your fingers bend)

Knuckle(s) /ˈnʌkəl/

ESTIRAR EL CUELLO | He ... his neck. (to stretch in order to look at something)

Crane(d)

FRUNCIR He ... his lips. (to bring your lips tightly together so that they form a rounded shape, usually as an expression of disapproval)

Purse(d) /pɜːs/

DEPILAR | Do you ... your eyebrows? ( remove some of the hairs from them to give them a better shape)

Pluck(ed) /plʌk/