Vocabulary - Expressions Flashcards

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To LONG for sth

To do sth OUT OF THE BLUE

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Long = miss

Out of the blue = unexpectedly

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To SHUDDER, to SHIVER, to TREMBLE mean shake. What’s the difference?

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To SHUDDER = shake when you are scared or think about sth disgusting.
To SHIVER = to shake when you’re cold.
To TREMBLE = to shake with fear.

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What’s the difference between SIGH and GROAN?

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SHIGH = To breathe deeply and heavily.
GROAN = Like sigh but to indicate pain, discomfort or displeasure.
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A QUAINT fishing village.

What does quaint mean?

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QUAINT means intimate

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What does mean STUTTER?

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It’s a noun which means a speech disorder involving hesitations and involuntary repetitions of certain sounds.

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What does mean PURR and ROAR?

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PURR = a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat.
ROAR = a deep prolonged loud noise, usually made by a lion.
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Define: to be in a awe of sth.

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A feeling of great respect.

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SPACE or ROOM?

  • Chest of drawers
  • Suitcase
  • Make some *** for people get past
  • There isn’t enough *** here to do aerobics
  • Stomach
A
  • Chest of drawers: Space/Room
  • Suitcase: Space/Room
  • People get past: Room
  • Exercise: Space/Room
  • Stomach: room
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How do we call a disease that can be transmitted?

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Communicable disease

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What does mean ‘to dread doing sth’?

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It means ‘strong dislike/fear of doing sth.

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What does mean ELOQUENCE? How is it classified?

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It means your ability to speak well. It’s a NOUN. The Adjective is ELOQUENT.

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What does mean EMPATHISE? How do you classify it?

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It means ‘to understand what other people are feeling. It’s a VERB.
ADJ = EMPATHETIC
NOUN = EMPATHY

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What does mean ‘to Dread doing sth?

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It’s a strong dislike/fear of doing sth

Eg: I dread to think I’ll be 30 in two years.

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14
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Give the definition:

  • Witty
  • Banter
  • Dwindle
  • Unease
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  • WITTY(adj) - to be funny in a clever way.
  • BANTER(noun) - fun, trivial conversation with friends.
  • DWINDLE(verb) - Disappearing
  • UNEASE(noun) - Discomfort
    UNEASY(adj)
    to be uneasy about sth
    to be at ease with sth
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Adjectives: ways of speaking (positive)

  • Deep
  • Husky
  • Warm
  • Lively
  • Soft
  • Mellow (relaxing, easy-going)
  • Shooting (calming)
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Negative:

  • Nasal
  • Flat (neutral)
  • Wobbly (when you’re nervous - shaking)
  • Harsh (Inharmonious, rocky)
  • High-pitched
  • Monotonous
  • Squeaky(screeching, high-pitched noise)
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16
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What does mean CRUDE?

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It’s a person who is not afraid of talking about disgusting things, or say bad words.

17
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What does mean CHILDLIKE?

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It means appropriate to a child.

18
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Stages of life

Juvenile = Adolescent
Youthful(adj) - vigorous and fresh = Boyish(adj) - characteristic of a young boy

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Mature(adj) = Adult(adj, n)