Vocabulary: Interview with St Nicholas Flashcards
What does announce mean?
Announce
He officially announced his resignation at today’s press conference.
to say something officially, especially about a decision or plans
Announce can be used in other ways similar to this.
What does celebrations mean?
celebrations
The most important thing about St Nicholas celebrations is the singing.
A collection of events to commemorate a very special occasion
Christmas, 50th Wedding Anniversary, The End of a War
What does challenges mean?
challenges
The list of challenges seems endless.
a set of obstacles or tasks to overcome
What does consume mean in this instance?
consume (1)
The electricity industry consumes large amounts of fossil fuels.
to use something, especially fuel, energy or time
What does consume mean in this instance?
consume (2)
Red meat should be consumed in moderation.
to eat or drink something
What does consume mean in this instance?
comsume (3)
Carolyn was consumed with guilt.
to be filled with a strong feeling
What does decades mean in this instance?
decades
A few decades ago, I converted our vessel to run on hydrogen.
several years but less than one hundred
A decade is ten years.
What does despite mean in this instance
despite
Her voice was shaking despite all her efforts to control it.
used to show that something happened or is true although something else might have happened to prevent it
What does due mean in this instance?
due
The prices of those presents did rise enormously due to inflation.
because of
Due has several uses in English. This is just one of them.
What does fuel mean in this instance?
fuel (1)
The car has a 65-litre fuel tank.
any material that produces heat or power, usually when it is burnt
What does fuel mean in this instance?
fuel (2)
The new information adds fuel to the debate over safety procedures.
a thing that is said or done that makes something, especially an argument, continue or get worse
What does global mean in this instance?
global
This year the global economy will grow by about 4 per cent.
covering or affecting the whole world
What does limits mean in this instance?
limits
She knew the limits of her power.
a point at which something stops being possible or existing
What does pleasant mean in this instance?
pleasant
Giving a child a pat on the head is far more pleasant.
fun, attractive, or giving pleasure
What does remains mean in this instance?
remains (verb)
It remains exciting, I hope for a good outcome.
to continue unchanged
What does sharpest mean in this instance?
sharpest
Gerald isn’t the sharpest knife in the drawer.
Gerald is not very intelligent.
What does stuff mean in this instance?
stuff
What’s all that sticky stuff on the carpet?
used to refer to a substance, material, group of objects, etc. when you do not know the name, when the name is not important or when it is obvious what you are talking about
What does tax mean in this instance?
tax
Two things in life are certain, death and taxes.
money that you have to pay to the government so that it can pay for public services. People pay tax according to their income and businesses pay tax according to their profits. Tax is also often paid on goods and services.
What does technique mean in this instance?
technique
Researchers used advanced techniques to analyse the brain scans.
a particular way of doing something, especially one in which you have to learn special skills
What does global warming mean in this instance?
global warming
What effects of global warming have you already seen?
the increase in temperature of the earth’s atmosphere that is caused by the increase of particular gases, especially carbon dioxide
What does waving mean in this instance?
waving
The people on the bus waved and we waved back.
to move your hand or arm from side to side in the air in order to attract attention, say hello, etc.
What does whether mean in this instance?
whether
He seemed undecided whether to go or stay.
used to express a doubt or choice between two possibilities
