Vocabulary π Flashcards
To happen or appear soon
Coming up
To arrange something at a later time
Pushing back
To say something suddenly without thinking
Blurting out
To stop for a visit
Drop by
To work with another person or group to do something
Cooperate
Causing great fear
Terrifying
A demonstration of performers skill
Audition
The time by which something must be done
Deadline
Something important that should be done first
Priorities
A feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
Gratitude
To stop being attached to something
Coming off
To make someone very upset
Freaking out
an organization or situation in which everyone is treated equally and has equal rights
Democracy
a situation in which events happen at the same time in a way that is not planned or expected
Coincidence
to leave a mark on something
Staining
a contemptible or worthless person.
Shit
related through birth
Biological
The act or an instance of dismissing someone from a job.
Fire
Evil / disgusting
Nasty
a thick piece of something
Chunk
to develop or emerge with suddenness or force
Break out
invite on a date
ask somebody out
ask many people the same question
ask around
equal
add up to something
reverse
back something up
support
back somebody up
explode
blow up
get upset
break down
make unhappy
bring somebody down
make happier
cheer somebody up
small, shiny objects used to decorate a surface
Glitter
a plant that produces an oil that is used especially to flavor candies
Peppermint
The sky
Heavens
Extremely good ,great or large
Incredible
To remember an experience clearly
Relive
In the usual or regular way
Conventionally
Being useful or important
Valuable
Worthy of being treated in a particular way
Deserving
To try to achieve something
Pursue
a person who lacks good sense or judgment or a stupid or silly person
Fool
a weapon with a long metal blade that has a sharp point and edge
Sword
to refuse to believe, accept, or consider (something)
Reject
a small, rounded object that you swallow and that contains medicine, vitamins, etc.
Pill
the attitude of someone who is willing to forgive other people
Forgiveness
a feeling of wanting to help someone who is sick, hungry, in trouble, etc.
Compassion
having or showing complete and constant support for someone or something
Loyal
arriving or doing something at the expected or planned time
Punctual
to understand the worth or importance of (something or someone)
Appreciate
the ending of a marriage by a legal process
Divorce
a feeling or belief that good things will happen in the future
Optimism
a serious facial expression that usually shows anger, displeasure, or
Frown
movies, pictures, magazines, etc., that show or describe naked people or sex in a very open and direct way in order to cause sexual excitement
Pornography
shared between two or more people or groups
Mutual
a light gentle wind
Breeze
a feeling of liking and caring for someone or something
Affection
a date that is remembered or celebrated because a special or notable event occurred on that date in a previous year
Anniversary
a person ideally suited to another as a close friend or romantic partner.
Soulmate
the scientific study of stars, planets, and other objects in outer space
Astronomy
a written or spoken statement in which you say that you have done something wrong or committed a crime
Confession
to allow (a person or animal) to leave a jail, cage, prison, etc
Release
a small dish or other small container that is used for throwing away used cigarettes and cigars and their ashes
Ashtray
a small dish of food served before the main part of a meal
Appetizers
unsteady or foolish from drinking : slightly drunk
Tipsy
very important and needing immediate attention
Urgent
to schedule (something) for a different time or date
Reschedule
a person whose job is to sell eyeglasses and contact lenses, to make sure that they fit correctly, and sometimes to make eyeglasses
Optician
Immediately
At once
to fill completely
Pack
a small cloth used for wiping your face, nose, or eyes
Handkerchief
a loose dress that is worn in bed especially by women and girls
Nightgowns
very beautiful or attractive
Gorgeous
not filled, used, or lived in
Vacant
the bags and suitcases that a person carries when traveling
Luggage
taxes or fees that are paid to the government when goods come into or go out of a country
Custom
the practice of traveling to beautiful natural places for pleasure in a way that does not damage the environment there
Ecotourism
a building, statue, etc., that honors a person or event
Monument
something that is kept as a reminder of a place you have visited, an event you have been to, etc.
Souvenir
a place that has many games and rides (such as roller coasters and merry-go-rounds) for entertainment
Amusement park
the activity or sport of riding ocean waves on a special board (called a surfboard)
Surfing π
the process or art of carving or molding clay, stone, metal, etc., into a sculpture
Sculpture
an event at which objects (such as works of art) are put out in a public space for people to look at : a public show of something
Exhibition
a special tube that makes it possible to breathe while you are swimming with your head underwater
Snorkel
one who swims underwater with the aid of scuba gear
Scuba divers
to walk a long distance especially for pleasure or exercise
Hiking
a place where people go for vacations
Resort
to travel on a boat or ship to a number of places as a vacation
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a thick and spicy yellow or brownish-yellow sauce that is usually eaten with meat
Mustard
a person who behaves awkwardly around other people and usually has unstylish clothes, hair, etc.
Dork
to damage (something) so badly that it is no longer useful, valuable, enjoyable, etc. : to spoil or destroy (something)
Ruin
a set of artificial teeth
Denture
to destroy or kill (a group of animals, people, etc.) completely
Exterminate
the clothes worn by actors in films, plays, etc
Wardrobe
a machine used for cutting the grass on lawns
Lawn mower
confess to be true or to be the case, typically with reluctance.
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Admit
amusing and very strange
Wacky
causing laughter or enjoyment : funny or enjoyable
Amusing
to make decisions that are based on the belief that something will happen or is true
Bet
to cut (a plant or dead animal) into separate parts in order to study it
Dissect
exactly
Literally
The leader of a government
Prime minister
Without any doubt
Flat out
an amusement park where the rides and attractions are based on a particular theme (sense 2b)
Theme park
to make a short, quiet laugh in a way that shows disrespect
Snicker
a branch of mathematics that deals with points, lines, angles, surfaces, and solids
Geometry
to say nice things about (someone or something)
Compliment
: a black-and-yellow flying insect that can sting
Wasps
a period of time when someone is angry or upset and refuses to speak
Sulk
to walk in a slow and confident way that makes people notice you
Sashay
the feeling you have in your stomach when you think you are going to vomit
Nausea
lacking strong flavor
bland
being difficult to do or deal with
tricky
completely new
all-new
to vacuum
hoover
a writing acknowledging the receiving of goods or money
receipt
a place or area where two or more things (as streets) intersect
intersection
to give approval to
confirm
big ship that carries goods and stuff
ferry
a vehicle or device designed for travel or operation outside the earthβs atmosphere
spacecraft
a usually adult male of various large animals (as elephants, whales, or seals)
bull
a wind instrument consisting of a conical or cylindrical usually metal tube, a cup-shaped mouthpiece, and a flared bell
trumpet
to place especially for safekeeping or as a pledge; especially : to put in a bank
deposit
to remove (money) from a place of deposit
withdraw
a fixed charge
fee
a greenish-blue color
cyan
a room for doing the family wash
laundry
neat and orderly in appearance or habits : well ordered and cared for
tidy
to place on a hook or hanger designed for the purpose
hanging up
a device for drawing corks from bottles that has a pointed spiral piece of metal turned by a handle
corkscrew
a tool that is used for holding small objects or for bending and cutting wire
priers
a person who translates the words that someone is speaking into a different language
interpreter
a round piece of metal or plastic that is used instead of money in some machines
token
an amount of money that you owe to a person, bank, company, etc.
debt
to cause (someone) to be happy or pleased
satisfy
having the style and manner of light familiar conversation
chatty
rude and showing a lack of respect often in a way that seems playful or amusing
cheeky
to tell (a story)
narrate
to cut the hair, wool, etc., off (someone or something) very close to the skin
shave
causing or tending to cause annoyance or minor harm or damage
mischievous
something that is believed to have magic powers and especially to prevent bad luck
charms
to prepare (eggs) by mixing the white and yellow parts together and then stirring the mixture in a hot pan
scrambled eggs
a light umbrella that you use to protect yourself from the sun
parasol
: a group of red spots on the skin that is caused by an illness or a reaction to something
Rash
: to say that you accept or do not deny the truth or existence of (something)
Acknowledge
not able to be trusted : causing feelings of doubt or suspicion
Suspect
not agreeing with or approving of something or someone
Opposed to
a newspaper that has pages about half the size of an ordinary newspaper and that typically contains many photographs and stories about famous people and other less serious news items
Tabloid
something that is added to something else in order to make it complete
Supplements
to force or require (someone or something) to do something because of a law or rule or because it is necessary
Oblige
to cause (a person or animal) to feel extreme fear
Panic
good enough but not the best
Decent
to put (things) in a usually neat pile
Stacking
to use your hand or a tool to beat or hit (something) in a way that makes a loud noise
Banging
to try to make (someone) laugh by lightly touching a very sensitive part of the body with your fingers, a feather, etc.
Tickling
to move your body so that one or both of your knees are on the floor : to be in a position in which both of your knees are on the floor
Kneeling
a building where buses or trains regularly stop so that passengers can get on and off
,a building at an airport where people get on and off airplanes
terminal
a passage between sections of seats in a church, theater, airplane, etc.
aisle
an act of leaving or setting out
departure
a flat surface that is raised higher than the floor or ground and that people stand on when performing or speaking
platform
the money a person pays to travel on a bus, train, boat, or airplane or in a taxi
fare
a separate section of a train
carriage
a soft object or part that is used to make something (such as a seat) more comfortable or to protect a surface from damage : a soft pillow, pad, etc.
cushion
a large and long container in which people take baths or showers
bathtub
painful throat due to inflammation of the fauces and pharynx
sore throat
to have the food, liquid, etc., that is in your stomach come out through your mouth because you are sick
vomit
to slowly lose strength, health, etc
decay
a large tooth near the back of the jaw with a wide surface used especially for grinding food
Molar
a newspaper that has large pages and that usually deals with serious subjects
broadsheet
a photographer who follows famous people in order to take their pictures and then sells the pictures to newspapers or magazines
paparazzi
a long, narrow tube that connects an unborn baby to the placenta of its mother
umbilical cord
to feed a baby from a motherβs breast
breastfeed
the introduction into humans or domestic animals of microorganisms that have previously been treated to make them harmless for the purpose of inducing the development of immunity
vaccination
a narrow bed often made to fold up
cot
a stupid person
,a doll that is shaped like and is as large as a person
dummy
a piece of jewelry that hangs on a chain or a cord which is worn around your neck
pendant
someone who has been hired for a job
hire
an apartment on the top floor or roof of a building
penthouse
an apartment having rooms on two floors
duplex apartment
: a large and impressive house : the large house of a wealthy person
mansion
to make changes and repairs to (an old house, building, room, etc.) so that it is back in good condition
renovate
a person, business, group, etc., that pays to use another personβs property : someone who rents or leases a house, apartment, etc., from a landlord
tenant
a legal agreement in which a person borrows money to buy property (such as a house) and pays back the money over a period of years
mortgage
a house in a row of similar houses joined together on both sides. The American word is row house.
terraced house
a developing baby human or animal, before it is born
foatus
to say (something) in a high and excited voice
Squeal
to be aware of (something that affects you physically, such as pain, heat, or an object touching your body)
Regret
to make a lot of twisting movements because you are nervous, uncomfortable, bored, etc.
Squirming
a long and usually hard seat for two or more people
bench
a person who makes sure that players act according to the rules of a game or sport
referee
: punishment for breaking a rule or law
penalty
to cause to go out
send off
new and different from what has been known before
novel
a series of events that form the story in a novel, movie, etc.
plot
: a book, movie, etc., that continues a story begun in another book, movie, etc.
sequel
having a strong feeling that you are going to do something and that you will not allow anyone or anything to stop you
determined
feeling or showing strong excitement about something
enthusiastic
not easily done or achieved
ambitious
having a serious medical condition that causes a person to feel very sad, hopeless, and unimportant
depressed
afraid or nervous especially about what may happen : feeling anxiety
anxious
to cause (someone) to be extremely afraid
terrify
to be unpleasant to (someone or something)
offended
to make (someone) very angry
infuriated
a small, thin book or magazine that usually has many pictures and information about a product, a place, etc.
brochure
a usually rounded area of land that is higher than the land around it but that is not as high as a mountain
hill
a high, steep surface of rock, earth, or ice
cliff
going up or down very quickly
steep
to cut down trees in an area for wood
log
the highest layer of branches in a forest or on a tree
canoby
the leaves of a plant or of many plants
foliage
drops of water that form outside at night on grass, trees, etc.
dew
when someone or something is replaced by someone or something else, or the person or thing being replaced
substitution
a group of sports teams or players who play games against each other to see who is best
league
features belonging to the culture of a particular society, such as traditions, languages, or buildings, which come from the past and are still important:
heritage
an accepted standard or a way of being or doing things
norm
normal for a person, thing, or group / having all the qualities you expect a particular person, object, place, etc. to have
typical
a style of cooking
cuisine
a person who is charged with a crime
accused
a formal meeting in a court in which evidence about crimes, disagreements, etc., is presented to a judge and often a jury so that decisions can be made according to the law
trial
the process or result of using laws to fairly judge and punish crimes and criminals
justice
an act of upsetting or insulting someone / a crime
offence
a decision in a court of law saying if someone has committed a crime
verdict
to show respect for a god by saying prayers
worship
the quality that involves deep feelings and beliefs of a religious nature, rather than the physical parts of life
spirituality
to laugh in a nervous or childlike way
Giggle
the act or process of choosing someone for a public office by voting
Election
an officially accepted set of rules or ideas about what should be done
Policy
a person who is trying to be elected
Candidate
to choose not to do or have something
Abstain
excessive or unreasonable enthusiasm
mania
a document that describes this system
constitution
a government department or the building in which it is located
ministry
to set up and fix firmly in place
pitch
a device that is used to find direction by means of a needle that always points north
compass
a piece of material used as a floor or seat covering or in front of a door to wipe the shoes on
mat
a large, black wildcat
panther
to make or repair something (such as a piece of clothing) by using a needle and thread
sew
not having any added or extra things
plain
an event or situation in which what happens is decided by luck or chance
lottery
the eggs of a large fish (such as the sturgeon) that are salted and eaten as food
caviar
an ocean animal that has a long body, a hard shell, and a pair of large claws and that is caught for food
lobster
a French white wine that has many bubbles and that people often drink on special occasions
champagne
the act of finding an answer or solution to a conflict, problem, etc
resolution
advice and future predictions based on the date of a personβs birth and the positions of the stars and planets
horoscope
: an imaginary belt in the sky that includes the paths of the planets and is divided into twelve constellations or signs each with a special name and symbol
zodiac
all of space and everything in it including stars, planets, galaxies, etc.
universe
able to exist together without trouble or conflict
compatible
a piece of rock or metal that has fallen to the ground from outer space : a meteor that reaches the surface of the Earth without burning up entirely
meteorite
an occasion when the sun looks like it is completely or partially covered with a dark circle because the moon is between the sun and the Earth
eclipse
to work as a musician
gig
to say that (something) will happen in the future : to predict (something, such as weather) after looking at the information that is available
forecast
to look at (something) carefully in order to learn more about it, to find problems, etc.
inspect
to hold (someone or something) in your arms in order to show affection /to lie or sit close together
cuddling
a person or organization that gives someone money for participating in a charity event (such as a walk or race)
sponsor
: to send or shoot (something, such as a rocket) into the air or water or into outer space
launch
