Vocabulary Flashcards
(verb/noun) to be filled or covered with water in a way that causes problems.
It rained so much that all the streets were _____ .
I left the shower on and now my apartment is ______ .
flood
(noun) heavy rain.
I got stuck in the _____ last night and I didn’t have an umbrella!
downpour
(noun) someone who is travelling to work.
In the morning the metro is full of ______ .
One of my favourite things about working remotely is not being a _______ any more.
commuter
(phrasal verb) to begin to take responsibility for something.
S4N has ____ ____ three new projects recently.
When you get promoted you usually have to ____ _____ more responsibilities.
take on
(phrasal verbs) to talk about something with someone when you already spoke to them about it in the past, usually to report progress or changes.
Do you have time for a chat? We haven’t _____ _____ for a while.
OK that sounds like plan. Let’s ____ _____ in a month and see how things are going.
I must ____ _____ with Tom. I haven’t spoken to him for a long time.
check in (with someone)
(noun expression) instantly , in a very short time.
I was surprised because she responded to my email in a ____ ____ _____ .
a matter of seconds
(adjective) quality to describe someone who thinks about things very carefully or who considers other people’s feelings.
Are you ok? You didn’t speak much during that meeting but you looked very _____ .
She is so ______ . She always surprises her friends with little meaningful presents.
thoughtful
(phrasal verb) remove or throw away.
If you are ____ _____ _____ that sofa I would happily take it.
You should ask him directly to ____ _____ _____ any doubts.
get rid of
(phrasal verb)
try to notice something/someone.
If you are going shopping today could you ____ ____ _____ those sneakers I’ve been trying to find?
During the reading exam, ____ ____ ____ clues in the text which can help you answer correctly.
look out for
(adjective)
strong (especially psychologically) or difficult.
He is very ______, partly because he’s had a difficult life.
That exam was so _____ ! I think I might have failed.
tough
(adjective) very sad or always in a bad mood.
I feel so ______ . I can’t stop crying.
He’s so ______ , I’ve never seen him smile.
miserable
(verb expression)
To recognize someone’s achievements or qualities.
Our boss never _____ us ______ for the hard work we do. I’m sick of him!
A good teacher should always ____ students _____ when they deserve it. It will help them feel more confident.
give credit
(verb expression)
To not take any risks in a specific situation. To choose the easy option.
Arsenal are _____ ______ _____ in this match. They only need a draw to win the tournament.
Successful people tend to be ambitious. They don’t ____ _____ _____ .
play it safe
(verb expression)
To refuse to change your mind or concede in an argument, usually because you really believe in what you are fighting for. (positive connotation)
My parents wanted me to study medicine but I ____ ____ ____ and studied engineering instead.
stand (your/her/his etc) ground
(adjective)
Describes someone who always thinks they are right and refuses to change their mind, even when they are wrong. (negative connotation)
It’s pointless arguing about anything with Sarah. She’s so _______ and she refuses to consider my point of view
stubborn
(adjective)
Attitude or actions which show that you don’t think other people’s ideas are important or worth considering.
The boss was ______ of Sam’s idea in that meeting anf now Sam is really angry.
dismissive
(adjective)
a more polite way of saying ‘fat’
He used to be ______ but then he lost a lot of weight and he’s slim now.
overweight
