Vocabulary Flashcards
Gauge
: to figure out or determine the exact dimensions, size, quantity, or force of;
measure:to gauge the thickness of a wall.
Backfire
to have a result opposite to that expected;
go wrong.
Counterfeit
made in imitation of something genuine with the intention of deceiving;
forged:a plot to make counterfeit money.
Gizmos
Informal Termsa gadget or device:What is this gismo supposed to do?(aparato)
Hordes
:a large group, number, or crowd: hordes of grasshoppers.
Wipe
: To remove by or as if by rubbing:wiped the tears from her eyes; Wipe that thought from your mind.
Take off
to achieve sudden, noticeable growth, etc.:Sales took off just before Christmas.
Betray
to be unfaithful or disloyal to:to betray one’s friends.
Toll
: the extent or amount of loss, damage, or suffering resulting from some action:The toll from the earthquake was 300 persons dead.
Naïve
childlike and innocent
Puff
a short, quick blast of air, smoke, vapor, etc.
Draw on
[no object]to come nearer; approach:Winter was drawing on.or' to use (money, strength, memory etc) as a source recurrir a I’ll have to draw on my savings.
Rush
: Slang Terms[countable; usually singular]the intense feeling experienced from the early moments after taking a drug.(not sure) see “My body needs a rush of nicotine”
Pass over
: [~ + over + object]to disregard;
ignore:I will pass over the fact that my opponent is a liar.
Deliberate
To weigh in the mind;
consider: [ ~ + obj]:to deliberate a question.
Prominent
standing out so as to be seen easily;(destacado)
conspicuous;
particularly noticeable:Her eyes are her most prominent feature.
Undergo
o be subjected to;
to be put through;
to experience:has undergone surgery.(sometido)
Lay
to establish as a basis;
set up:[~ + object]These talks will lay the foundation for further negotiations.
Tailor
to adapt so as to adjust to a purpose, need, etc.:[~ + object]skilled at tailoring the facts and figures for his own ends.
Damp
slightly wet;
moist:
The towels were still damp.
Handicap
to place at a disadvantage;
disable or burden:
He was handicapped by his injured ankle.
dexterity
skill in using the body or mind, esp. the hands:
manual dexterity.
hesitate
to wait or pause because of doubt, fear, or indecision;
vacillate:
[no object]She hesitated before taking the job.
albeit
although;
even if;
even though:
a peaceful, albeit brief retirement.
allure
to attract or tempt by something flattering or desirable.
to fascinate;
charm.
Ambush
an act or instance of lying hidden so as to attack by surprise:
[uncountable]The highwaymen waited in ambush near the road.
antiseptic
causing the destruction of microorganisms that cause disease:
[before a noun]an antiseptic solution.
appeal
[countable]an earnest plea; request (for help); entreaty; plea: an appeal for help.(recurrir) o atraer
appraisal
an act of estimating or determining the worth of something:
[countable]We gave him an appraisal of the jewelry.
[uncountable]received a look of careful appraisal.
apprehension
suspicion or fear of future trouble;
foreboding:
[countable]had apprehensions about the upcoming meeting.
[uncountable]I was filled with apprehension.
array
a large group, number, or quantity of people or things:
an impressive array of scholars; an imposing array of books.
awe
a powerful feeling of reverence, fear, or wonder produced by someone or something overwhelming.
exhilaration
to make cheerful or merry;
enliven:The jog in the park exhilarated me.
beef up
an act or instance of strengthening or reinforcing.
craft
to make or manufacture (an object, objects, product, etc.) with skill and careful attention to detail.
blur
to (cause to) become hard to see or hear: [no object]Her eyes blurred with tears. His speech blurred the more he drank.[~ + object]The fog blurred the outline of the car.
pin down
to force (someone) to deal with a situation, answer a question directly, or come to a decision: [~ + object + down]The reporters tried to pin the president down on his new tax proposals.
shortcoming
a failure, defect, or lack, as in conduct, condition, etc.:She was quick to list all his shortcomings.
prime
of the first importance:a prime requisite.
awe
powerful feeling of reverence, fear, or wonder produced by someone or something overwhelming.(asombro)
backlash
a strong negative reaction, as to some social or political change:
a backlash by voters to rising property taxes.
bang
a sudden loud, explosive noise, as the firing of a gun:
slammed the door with a bang.
bap
a purchase to one’s advantage, esp. at less than the usual cost. or discuss the terms of a bargain;
negotiate:
[no object]bargained skillfully.
[~ + with + object]Management bargained with labor.
bar
o equip or fasten with a bar or bars:
barred the door.
batch
a quantity taken together;
lot:
a batch of tickets.
beam
Buildinga long piece or bar of metal, wood, etc., used to support a roof, building, or other structure:
The beams in the basement had rotted away.
bear on
bear on or upon, [~ + on/upon + object]to show or have a connection to:
I can’t see how this evidence bears on the case.
beforehand
in advance;
ahead of time;
earlier:
Anticipate the problems beforehand.
behalf
in or on behalf of. Also, in or on someone’s behalf. as a representative of (someone);
(speaking) in place of or for:
On behalf of the president, who could not be with us tonight, I am happy to be speaking to you.
betray
to deliver or expose to an enemy by treachery:
[~ + object (+ to + object)]Benedict Arnold tried to betray his country to the enemy.
beware
to be wary (of);
be cautious or careful (about):
[~ + object]Beware his wit.
[~ + of + object]Beware of the dog!
bewilder
to confuse or puzzle:
Her sudden decision not to see me anymore bewildered me.
bias
a tendency toward judging something without full knowledge of it;
prejudice:
He has a bias against anyone who is black.
Wane
to decrease, as in strength or intensity:
His influence had waned in the company.
wipe out
to destroy completely:
[~ + out + object]They wiped out the supply depots.
[~ + object + out]The crews wiped them out.
unevenly
not uniform;
varying;
inconsistent:
a novel of uneven quality.
inexorable
not able to be changed:
the inexorable future.
lingering
to remain in a place longer than is usual or expected:
They lingered over their coffee for a few minutes.
??flare up
a sudden burst of fire or light
skirmish
Militarya fight between small bodies of troops.
interstate
connecting or involving different states:
an interstate highway; interstate trade.
proxy
the power given a person to act as the substitute for another or in place of another.
in check
in check, kept controlled;
under restraint:
to hold one’s anger in check.
autocracies
government in which one person has unlimited power or authority.
namely
that is to say;
specifically:
a new item of legislation, namely, the housing bill.
subjecting
to bring under rule, control, or influence:
[~ + object]The weaker tribes were subjected by another warlike race.
mob
a disorderly crowd of people:
angry mobs of protesters.(muchedumbre)
forgoing
to give up;
abstain from or refrain from:
I agreed to forgo a raise for this year for a larger one next year.
consensus
unanimous judgment or belief that a group comes to after discussion:
The consensus was that they should meet twice a month.
resorting
to turn to for help, often as a final option:
to resort to war to accomplish his aims.
assumption
something taken for granted;
a supposition:
a correct assumption.
underlie
to form the foundation of.
retaliation
to strike back for an injury or wrong:
had to retaliate for the injury done to his brother.
eliciting
o draw or bring out or forth;
evoke:
to elicit a response.
runaway
having run away;
escaped;
fugitive.
converge
to develop toward a common result:
[no object]Our political views, at first widely different, later began to converge.
embedded
to contain or implant as an essential part:
His love of children is deeply embedded in his personality.
flaw
characterized by flaws;
having imperfections:
a flawed gem; a seriously flawed piece of work.
free ride
something obtained without effort or cost:
The fact that you’re the general’s sondoesn’t mean you’ll get a free ride in the army.
coup
a highly successful, unexpected act or move:
It was quite a coup to get the Russian hockey star to come and play in New York.
rig
to assemble, install, or prepare:
[~ (+ up) + object]The campers rigged (up) a shelter from tree branches.
sectarian
of or relating to religious sects.
wilderness
a wild and uncultivated region, as of forest or desert, uninhabited or inhabited only by wild animals;
a tract of wasteland.
passive
not reacting to something expected to produce signs of feeling:
He was passive enough to accept the boss’s abuse in front of everyone in the office.
herd
Slang Termsa cohesive group of people;
crowd:
a herd of autograph seekers.
susceptible
sensitive to, easily moved by, or easily touched by some influence, agency, force, etc.:
[be + ~ + to]She’s very susceptible to colds.
wear off
wear off, [no object] to become less or to diminish slowly or gradually:
The effects of the drug began to wear off.
shutters
a solid, movable cover for a window.
wacko
an eccentric, strange, or odd person.
scramble
to collect or organize (things) in a hurried or disorderly manner (often fol. by together or up):
He scrambled the papers up from the desk. I scrambled the report together at the last minute.
salient
most noticeable;
prominent:
salient features.
hand over
hand over, to deliver to another;
surrender control of:
[~ + over + object]The kidnappers handed over the hostages.
[~ + object + over]The kidnappers handed them over.
bleary
(of the eyes) blurred or dimmed, as from tiredness:
His eyes were bleary after staying up all night studying.
bloat
to expand or distend, as with air, water, etc.;
cause to swell:
Overeating bloated their bellies.(hincharse)
blur
to (cause to) become hard to see or hear:
[no object]Her eyes blurred with tears. His speech blurred the more he drank.
[~ + object]The fog blurred the outline of the car.
boast
to speak (of someone or something) with exaggeration and too much pride, esp. about oneself:
[no object]He was always boasting.
[~ + of/about + object]boasting about his law school.
[~ + that clause]boasted that he had won every track award in school.
bound
to limit by or as if by bounds:
Spain is bounded on the east by Portugal.
bosom
intimate or confidential:
a bosom friend.
sidetracked
to move or distract from the main subject or course:
We can’t afford to get sidetracked anymore.
grudge
a feeling of ill will or resentment because of some real or imagined wrong:
can really hold a grudge.
zest
hearty enjoyment;
gusto:
[uncountable]full of zest.
[countable; usually singular]a zest for life.
dread
to fear greatly:
[~ + object]to dread death.
legwork
work or research involving extensive walking or traveling from one place to another.
lavish
spent, given, produced, or occurring in great amounts:
a lavish serving of food.
tailor
to adapt so as to adjust to a purpose, need, etc.:
[~ + object]skilled at tailoring the facts and figures for his own ends.
sprint
Sportto race at full speed for a short distance, as in running:
[no object; (~ + ahead)]At the last minute he sprinted (ahead) to win the race.
sheer
unmixed with anything else:
[before a noun]sheer luck; sheer nonsense.
patron
one who is a customer, esp. a regular one, of a store, etc.:
Patrons must leave the hotel by 3:00 p.m.
arousal
to stir up;
excite:
The fiery speech aroused the crowd.
stimulate
to rouse to action or effort, as by encouragement or pressure; spur on;
incite:
to stimulate his interest in mathematics.
congregate
to come together in a body;
collect:
The crowd congregated around him as he began his speech.
wait on
to attend to the needs of (a customer):
Is someone waiting on you?
haggle
to bargain about the cost of something:
The tourists haggled for a better price.
taunt
to make fun of or insult, often to get someone to do something:
He taunted them with shouts of “Sissies!’’ but they ignored him.
fad
a short-lived fashion, manner of conduct, etc., esp. one followed enthusiastically by a group.
mark up
to increase the price of(sobreprecio)
nimble
quick and light in movement;
agile:
nimble feet.
prod
to incite as if by poking;
nag;
goad:
If those insults don’t prod him into action, what will?
outfitted
to furnish with an outfit, equipment, etc.;
fit out;
equip:
to outfit an expedition to the South Pole.
cater
to provide food, etc., such as for a party or wedding:(atender)
[no object]a new company, catering for private parties.
[~ + object]The company agreed to cater the reception.
ruminate
to think deeply (about); ponder:
[no object]ruminating in his study.
[~ + object]ruminating the problem.
suitability
appropriate; acceptable;
fitting:
Is she suitable for this mission?
Profussion
generous;
lavish:
[be + ~ + in/of]The critics were profuse in their praise of the new movie.
lavish
spent, given, produced, or occurring in great amounts:
a lavish serving of food.
Quenching
: to satisfy;
appease: had a drink to quench my thirst.
Attribute
: to believe that a person or thing has a certain quality or characteristic:It is a mistake to attribute too little intelligence to one’s colleagues.
Affluent:
having an abundance of money and material goods;
wealthy:an affluent society.
Glean
to gather or find out, usually bit by bit and with hard work:to glean information
Secular
not relating to or concerned with religion:secular music.
Hedonism:
belief in or devotion to pleasure as a way of life.
Pursue
to follow in order to overtake, capture, kill, etc.;
chase:The army pursued the retreating enemy.
Endeavor
strong effort;
attempt:[uncountable]a new field of endeavor.[countable]The boy made an honest endeavor to do the right thing.
insofar
to such an extent:I will do the work insofar as I am able.
Equity
he monetary value of a property or business beyond any amounts that are owed on it:[uncountable]The landlord has more than $35,000 equity in that building.
sting
to cause to feel a sharp pain:
[~ + object]The bullet stung his arm as it grazed his shoulder.
[no object]His eyes stung from the smoke.
detrimental
: harmful or damaging:That mistake was detrimental to her career.
Suds
water containing soap or detergent and having bubbles or froth on the surface.
Midair
any point in the air not touching the earth:
The helicopter pivoted in midair.
Toss
to throw, esp. lightly or carelessly:
[~ + object]came in and tossed her coat on the chair.
payoff
[usually singular]the payment of a salary, debt, etc.;
the time at which such payment is made.
offset
:compensar; something that counterbalances, counteracts, or compensates for something else;
compensating equivalent.
Wield
: to exercise, use, or control:They wielded the power in the government.
Deployment
to arrange or move into position esp. for battle:to deploy missiles.(implementar)
Bulk
: great weight, size, or mass:[uncountable]the great bulk of the aircraft carrier.
Disband
to (cause to) break up or dissolve (an organization):[no object]The organization disbanded when its leader was arrested.
Apart
to pieces or parts;
to pieces: to take a watch apart.
Subside
sink to a low or lower level: The water in the sink subsided slowly.
internationalist
The principle of cooperation among nations to achieve the common good.
Unilateral
: undertaken or done by or on behalf of one side, party, or group only;
not mutual:unilateral disarmament; a unilateral decision.
Preponderance
the state or condition of being superior in power, force, etc.:
a preponderance of news stories about the election.
Outlook
mental attitude or view;
point of view:[countable]a very gloomy outlook.[uncountable; in + ~]became philosophical in outlook.
Ward off
to turn aside or repel; avert(repeler,keep away)
Fungible
sp. of goods) being of such nature or kind as to be freely exchangeable or replaceable, in whole or in part, for another of like nature or kind.
draw on
[no object]to come nearer;
approach:
Winter was drawing on
or [~ + on + object]to use esp. as a source:
The newspaper article draws heavily on gossip.
Get their way
Salirse con la suya
Liberal
vorable to progress, change, or reform, as in political or religious affairs:establishing a liberal democracy in the former totalitarian
Contested
: argue against;
dispute:to contest a will.
Underscore
stress;
emphasize;
consider as important:He underscored the issue again and again.
Backlashes.
strong negative reaction, as to some social or political change:a backlash by voters to rising property taxes
Flee
run away, as from danger or pursuers;
take flight.
Crippled
damage;
keep from working well;
impair:The snowstorm crippled the railway system.
famine
extreme and general lack or scarceness of food, esp. within a large geographical area:[uncountable]widespread famine. [countable]: a famine that killed thousands of people.
Uprising
: a revolt;
an act of rising up against authority.
Pinned
fasten or attach with or as if with a pin or pins:I pinned the pages together.
Centrifuges
: machine that spins at high speed and separates substances of different densities.
thorny
: full of difficulties, complexities, or controversial points:a thorny question.
in•sur•gence
rising in revolt;
[countable]:an insurgence in the mountainous regions by rebels.
Ousted
to expel, remove, or force (someone) from a place or position occupied:He ousted her from the job and took over.
Pull out
to depart:The train pulled out about three hours late.
Factional
: self-interested;
partisan:Factional interests had obstructed justice.
Casualties
litary. a member of the armed forces removed from service by death, wounds, sickness, etc.:Casualties were heavy in that last battle.
Sustain
: to undergo or suffer (injury, loss, etc.):The army sustained heavy losses.
Stagnation
stop progressing:was just stagnating in his job.
Drawn
: (cause to) move in a particular direction by or as if by pulling;
drag:[~ + object + along]The horses drew the cart along.
Uprising
revolt;
an act of rising up against authority.
Jockey
operate or guide the movement of;
pilot;
drive.
Backed down
back down, to abandon an argument, opinion, or claim;
withdraw;
retreat: He backed down as soon as a member of the audience challenged his assertion.
Crush
overwhelm;
destroy completely:The Rangers crushed the Islanders 10-1 last night at the arena.
Thaw
(cause to) become less hostile or aloof;
to (cause to) become more friendly:[no object]Relations between the two countries thawed.
aloof
at a distance, esp. in feeling or interest;
apart:
They always stood aloof from their classmates.
Rift
break in friendly relations:The incident created a rift that will take years to repair.
Overran
: attack and defeat completely and occupy the position of;
overwhelm:The army overran our position.
Diplomacy
: the conduct by government officials of relations between nations:international diplomacy.
standoff
keeping apart from others;
aloof;
reserved;
standoffish.
Outright
pen;
direct;
not hiding or holding something back:He issued an outright denial.
Afford
to be able to meet the expense of or pay for: Can I afford a new car?
Wired:
to equip or furnish with wire:[~ + object]to wire a building with new electrical outlets.
Disrupt
: to interrupt the normal operation of:The tornado disrupted broadcasting along the entire coast.
Spectrum
a broad range of different but related ideas, objects, etc.:the full spectrum of political beliefs, from the far left all the way to the radical right.
Conception
: notion;
general idea;
concept:had no conception of the forces that would be used against him.
Giveaway:
something given away, esp. as a gift.
Entice
to tempt or persuade (someone);
lure: [~ + object]Can we entice him to the party?
Ramp up
to increase or cause to increase
Punch
thrusting blow, esp. with the fist.
compliance
Compliance: conformity;
accordance: He acted in strict compliance with orders.
Crack down:
crack down, to take severe measures, esp. in enforcing regulations:[no object]tried to crack down, but by then things had gotten out of control.[~ + down + on + object]a campaign to crack down on drug pushers.
Stagger
: to astonish or shock:[~ + object]a fact that staggers the mind.
Hooked
bent like a hook;
hook-shaped.(torcido)
Sort out
evolve;
develop;
turn out:
We’ll just have to wait and see how things sort out.
Vested
held completely, permanently, and inalienably:
vested rights.
Teeter
Dialect Termsto move unsteadily:
The ladder teetered, then crashed down.(balancearse)
Coup
a highly successful, unexpected act or move:
It was quite a coup to get the Russian hockey star to come and play in New York.
Skip out on
Informal Termsskip out on, to flee or abandon;
desert:
He skipped out on his wife and two children.
Foxy
slyly clever;
cunning;
crafty:
a foxy opponent.
sly
able to avoid being seen or noticed;
stealthy:
a sly move.
sneak
to go in a sly way so as not to be seen or noticed:
[no object]Let’s sneak out the back door.
cunning
skill used in a shrewd or sly manner to deceive;
guile:
In some fables it is the fox that has a lot of cunning.
Sketchy
giving only outlines and not details;
not complete:
He could only give us a sketchy account of what had happened.
started out
to take the first steps, as in life, one’s career, etc: he started out as a salesman
Depict
to represent by or as if by painting or drawing:
depicted Napoleon with his hand inside his shirt.
Fill out
to complete (a document or form) by supplying required information: [~ + out + object]He filled out the form and signed it at the bottom.
Lug
to pull or carry with effort or difficulty:
[~ + object]lugging heavy rocks.
Ripped
drunk;
intoxicated.
Hang in there
hang in (there), [no object][Informal.]to manage to go on or keep going;
persevere or endure:
Hang in there; your hard work will pay off.
Shut down
shut down, to suspend the operation of (something):
[no object]The automobile plant shut down last year.
[~ + down + object]They shut down the automobile plant last year.
Peer
to look searchingly, as in making an effort to see clearly:
He peered at the computer screen, wondering what his programming mistake was.
Move up
move up, to (cause to) advance to a higher level:
[no object]She moved up quickly in the company.
[~ + object + up]His father moved him up quickly through the ranks.
come up
to be mentioned or be referred to;
arise: Your name came up in conversation.
come up to
[~ + up + to + object]
to approach;
near:
She came up to the star and asked for his autograph.
First come
arranged, considered, or done in order of application or arrival, as for purposes of service:
orders filled on a first-come basis.
cut up
to cut into pieces or sections:
[~ + up + object]He cut up a few pieces of cheese.
Head off:
to get in the path of or in front of in order to stop or turn aside;
intercept:
[~ + off + object]
We headed off the robbers at the pass.
fling
to throw or cast with force, violence, or without care:
flung the dishes to the floor.
Jostle
to bump against, push, or elbow roughly or rudely:
[~ + object]The crowd pushed and jostled her.
[no object]didn’t like it if people jostled against her.
stagger
: tambalearse;walk unsteadily
clank
a sharp, short, hard sound, like that produced by two pieces of metal striking: the clank of chains
Slang
(cause to) become angry:
[~ + object (+ up)]He got pretty steamed (up) about the sales figures.
delight
great enjoyment;
joy;
happiness:
[uncountable]I get a great deal of delight from watching my children read their books.
hung
to fasten (a thing) so that it is supported only from above or near its own top;
suspend:
[~ + object]I hung a few pictures on the wall.
stiff
rigid or firm:a stiff collar
Ludicrous
*: causing or deserving laughter because of being absurd;
sway
to (cause to) move or swing from side to side:
[no object]swaying to the music.
scabbard
:a slot for holding a sword, usually one hanging from a belt.
gutter:
a channel at the side or in the middle of a road or street, for carrying off surface water.(alcantarilla)
*rattle
:to (cause to) make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds:
[no object]
slammed
to hit, push, etc., violently:
If you slam (on) the brakes, the car will skid
whimper
: to cry with or utter in low, sad, weak sounds:The dog whimpered from fear
unintelligible
: that cannot be understood, seen clearly, or read clearly
hues
a gradation or shade of a color;
tint:
pale hues.
Sock
to hit hard:
[~ + object]She socked him in the jaw.
roll over
to turn over, as a person lying down:
[no object]She groaned, rolled over, and went back to sleep.
[~ + over + object]We rolled over the body and examined the wound.
*haul up
to come to a halt;
stop.
leash
correa de perro
get by
[no object]to survive or manage to live or continue:
couldn’t get by on that low salary.
unconventional
doing things in a way that is different from most people
shift
to move from one place, person, etc., to another:
Let’s shift that display from this window to the next one;a person’s scheduled period of work:
the night shift, from eleven at night until eight in the morning.
fallout
effects;
results:
emotional fallout from a divorce.
gaze:
to look at something or someone for a long time, especially in surprise or admiration, or because you are thinking about something else:(contemplar).
engage:
captar,formal to interest someone in something and keep them thinking about it: The debate about food safety has engaged the whole nation.(The Germans were engaged in a military operation)
amuse
:: causing laughter or enjoyment
undertake
to take upon oneself, as a task or performance;
attempt:
[~ + object]He undertook the job of answering the mail.
slack
not tight, firm, or tense;
loose:
a slack rope.
ramshackle
ramshackle:in a very bad condition and needing to be repaired
drool:
to allow saliva to flow out of your mouth:
The dog lay drooling on the mat.
scrawny
*scrawny: very thin;lean:scrawny kids.
patch up
to settle or smooth over (a quarrel):
[~ + up + object]The husband and wife tried to patch up their differences.
settle
o fix, decide on, or resolve:
[~ + object]The matter is settled; we’ll buy the house.
[no object]We’ll settle with him later, after we draft this agreement.
swaddle
to bind (a newborn infant) with clothes to prevent free movement. to wrap (anything) round with bandages.
tear v
to (cause to) be pulled apart or in pieces by force:
[~ + object]He tore the fabric.
[no object]This fabric tears easily.
tear out:
remove by ripping);He tore out a page from the magazine. When I see a good recipe in the newspaper, I usually tear it out.
sheath
close-fitting covering, esp. for the blade of a sword or dagger:
He put his knife back in its sheath.
spoil
to (cause to) become bad or unfit for use, such as food that does not last long unless treated with cold:
[no object]Too much moisture and heat will cause the food to spoil.
[~ + object]to spoil the food.
Lad
[countable]
a boy or youth;
young man.
cottage:
a small house or a modest vacation house, as at a lake or mountain resort.
*fork:
to divide into branches:[no object]
The road forks up ahead.(desviación) *
sizzling:
be very hot:
The summer sidewalks were sizzling.
tip off
to give secret information:
[~ + off + object]Someone must have tipped off the cops.
[~ + object + off]Someone must have tipped him off.
reprehensible
bad or evil enough to deserve blame or rebuke:
reprehensible behavior.
dispatch
to send off or away with speed:He dispatched his best troops to the borders.(send)
run on:
[no object]
to continue without relief or interruption:He ran on about his computer so long that I was bored stiff.
detract:
to take away a part, as from value or reputation; lessen:
That wild hairdo detracts from your appearance.
baffle
to confuse or ;mystify:baffled by her odd behavior
bewilder
o confuse or puzzle:
Her sudden decision not to see me anymore bewildered me.
tug
to pull at with force or effort:
[~ + object]He tugged his beard while he thought over the question.
*riddle
:a puzzling question put so as to make it difficult to answer it or discover its meaning:A childhood riddle is “What kind of dog has no tail?’’ —The answer: a hot dog.
*sluggish
not working or functioning with full speed, energy, or ability:a sluggish heartbeat.
*churn
to shake or move about vigorously or violently: The storm churned (up) the sea.
*stumble
to strike the foot against something, as in running, so as to trip or fall:He hit a rock and stumbled.
lorry
lorry: large truck (camión);Ken got a job driving lorries across the country
send out
[~ + out + for + object]to order delivery:
We sent out for coffee and donuts.
to cause to go out:
[~ + object + out]to send invitations out to all his friends.
[~ + out + object]to send out invitations.
under way
in progress;proceeding:Our plans are well under way
put forth
to propose; present; set out for others to consider: [~ + forth + object]putting forth all these new ideas. [~ + object + forth]putting them forth.
steer
Automotive
to guide the course of (something in motion) by a rudder, helm, etc.:
He steered the car around the wreck on the road.(dirigir)
halt
to (cause to) stop, cease moving, or operating: [no object]
The car halted in front of the house.
swell
(cause to) enlarge in size or weight:
[no object; (~ + up)]Her foot swelled (up) where the bee had stung her.
stung:
Zoology
to prick or wound (a person or animal) with a sharp-pointed part of the body that often contains poison or venom: [~ + object]
The bee stung her on the foot.
rocket
cohete
plight
Plight: a distressing situation: in a sorry plight
plunge:
to (cause to) fall suddenly, as into water, from a great height, etc.;
plummet:
[no object]
The car plunged off the highway into the sea.
crack down
the severe enforcing of regulations, esp. to punish opponents, serious lawbreakers, etc., strongly or harshly:
The police commissioner promised a crackdown on street crime.
compulsory
put into force by law or rules;obligatory:compulsory routines in the ice-skating competition
bootleger:
made, sold, or transported unlawfully:bootleg whiskey
. *sort out
:to put in order; clarify:After I sort things out here, I’ll be able to concentrate on your problem.
*seize:
Law
to take possession of by authority;
confiscate:the bank seized all his assets.to capture;Plastic Rice seized in Nigeria.
convey:
to take from one place to another;transport:They conveyed the cargo to the battlefront
.smuggle:
to convey (goods) secretly and illegally into or out of a country: to smuggle heroin.
push ahead:
to continue with an activity in a determined or enthusiastic way, especially when it is difficult or makes you feel tired: They have decided to push ahead with the legal action.
*boolster
:to support or improve something or make it stronger:
bullish:
of the stock market) characterized by or causing a trend toward rising prices:a bullish market after the economic forecast. Ej President Vladimir Putin gave a bullish account on Thursday of Russia’s military strength
single out
:single out, to choose (one) from others: to single someone out for special mention.
exhort
to urge, advise, or persuade earnestly or urgently:
[~ + object + to + verb]The sergeant exhorted his men to try their best.
lay
:to put or place in a position that is flat;
set down:[~ + object]
to lay a book on a desk
