Vocabulary Revision Flashcards
to switch sb on to sth
To make someone interested in something.
to figure sth out
To solve or understand something.
apprehensive
Feeling anxious or fearful about something.
muddled
Confused or disorganized in thought.
self-conscious
Excessively aware of oneself; awkward or insecure.
an eye-opener
A surprising revelation or realization.
to liaise with sb
To communicate and cooperate with someone.
affluent
Wealthy; having a lot of money.
to be on the point of sth
To be close to sth. (= to be on the verge of sth)
to be held up by sth
Delayed or impeded by something.
to get to grips with sth
To understand and deal with something.
a grasp of sth
Understanding or comprehension of something.
a course requirement
Mandatory condition for a course completion.
to make the best of sth
Try to find the positive side of a bad situation.
to snap sth up
To quickly acquire or take advantage of something.
to stand sb in good stead
To prepare or benefit sb for the future.
from all walks of life
From various backgrounds or professions.
part and parcel of sth
Essential or integral part of something.
to crop up
To appear unexpectedly or arise suddenly.
to take exception to sth
To object to something; be offended.
to take sth in one’s stride
To handle something calmly or effortlessly.
a workload
Amount of work assigned to someone.
to take one’s time doing/to do sth
To proceed slowly and carefully without rush.
to make time to do sth
To create an opening in one’s schedule to do sth.
stubborn
Unyielding; refusing to change one’s mind.
restless
Unable to rest; fidgety or anxious.
half-hearted
Lacking enthusiasm or effort; indifferent.
to scrape through
To barely succeed or pass something.
against the odds
Despite difficulties or challenges faced.
to shadow sb
To follow and observe someone closely.
ruthless
Showing no pity or compassion; merciless.
innate
Existing from birth; natural or inherent.
a barrister
A lawyer who represents clients in court. (<-> a solicitor)
to chop and change
Frequently change decisions or plans.
for a change
As something different or unusual
to make for a nice change
provides a refreshing or welcome difference
to go out of one’s comfort zone
Try unfamiliar or uncomfortable experiences.
to identify with sth
Relate or connect personally to something.
to cram sth
Fill or pack something quickly or tightly.
to cram A with B
Fill A completely with B.
rough and ready
Functional but lacking refinement.
substantial
Significant or considerable in amount.
outwardly
Appearing externally, not necessarily reflecting reality.
to lump A in with B
Group A together with B without distinction.
to despise sth
Feel intense dislike or disdain for something.
to be disaffected by sth
Feel unsatisfied with authority.
to be fed up with sth
Tired or annoyed by something repetitive.
to see eye to eye with sb on sth
Agree completely on something.
to do as one is told
Follow instructions or orders.
to get one’s (own) way
Achieve what one desires or insists on.
to keep (oneself) to oneself
Avoid socializing or sharing personal information.
to rub sb (up) the wrong way
To give a bad impression on sb.
to do sth on a whim
Act impulsively without much thought.
to look up to sb
Admire or respect someone greatly.
to come across as sth
Appear or seem a certain way to others.
to take after sb
To be similar to an older relative.
to run in the family
To be a shared quality in the family.
high expectations
Strong hopes or demands for achievement.
to be committed to sth
Dedicated or devoted to a cause or action.
to commit to sth
Promise or bind oneself to an obligation.
to commit sth
Carry out or execute an action, especially a crime.
to be liable for sth
Legally responsible for something.
to go over old ground
Revisit previously discussed topics or issues.
to sneak
Move or act stealthily or secretly.
to astound sb
Greatly surprise or shock someone.
to snub sb
Ignore or treat someone disrespectfully.
to be caught unawares
Taken by surprise or unexpectedly.
to cotton on
Begin to understand or realize something.
to lurk
Remain hidden or stay in a place secretly.
to take notice of sth
Pay attention to something.
to make the best (out) of sth
Handle a bad situation optimistically.
to put sth into practice
Apply a concept or plan in real situations.
overpowered
Defeated by a stronger force or influence.
to take off
Begin to succeed or gain popularity.
to resort to sth
Reluctantly choose an option without choice.
to swear by sth
Firmly believe in the effectiveness of something.
to have every intention to do/of doing sth
Fully determined or planned to act (usually unsuccessful).
every so often
Occasionally or at intervals.
a nuclear family
A household with parents and their children.
a basic need
Essential requirement for survival or well-being.
immediate family
Close relatives like parents, siblings, and children.
extended family
Relatives beyond the immediate family (e.g., cousins, aunts).
to get around to doing sth
experiencing similar difficulties or situations
clutter
to feel excitement or enjoyment from something
to be done for
to be in serious trouble or doomed
exasperated
frustrated and annoyed, often to the limit
a hoarder
someone who collects and keeps excessive items
turn of phrase
wit; a clever way of expressing sth
a fanatic
an extreme enthusiast or devotee of something
fanatical
excessively enthusiastic or passionate about something
to curl up
to sit or lie comfortably in a cozy position
fussy
overly concerned with details; hard to please
to make a fuss about sth
to complain or show excessive concern about sth
to be particular about sth
to be very selective or choosy
in the same boat
experiencing similar difficulties or situations
to get a buzz out of sth
to feel excitement or enjoyment from something
to compare A with/and B
to examine similarities or differences between A and B
to compare A to B
to liken A to B
to culminates in sth
to result in sth or produce sth in the end
to amount to sth
to become sth in the end
to be against sth
to oppose or disagree with something
tax evasion
illegally avoiding paying taxes owed
tax fraud
intentionally falsifying information to reduce taxes
to undermine sth
to weaken sth in strength or persuasiveness
to dismantle sth
to take apart or disassemble something
to opt for/to do sth
to choose sth/to do sth
to come up with sth
to generate or produce an idea or solution
to work sth out
to resolve or find a solution to something
to work on sth
to put effort into improving or completing something
“Try as one may/might,”
“Although one tried very hard,”
uncanny
mysteriously strange or eerie, often beyond explanation
to may/might as well do sth
to do sth without enthusiasm
to relegate sb
to assign someone to a lower position or status
to allot sth to sb
to assign or distribute something to someone
to stifle sth
to suppress or restrain something forcefully
to slumber
to sleep (formal)
nuisance
a bothersome or annoying person or thing
to make a case for sth
to argue in support of something
to hang on to sth
to keep something
as and when
whenever; as needed
by and large
generally; for the most part
off and on
occasionally; not consistently
touch and go
uncertain or risky situation
affectionate
showing warmth and fondness towards someone
willful
intentional
willing
ready or eager to do something
minute (adj.)
small and subtle
to lose sleep over sth
to worry excessively about something (and perhaps not being able to sleep becaue of it)
to sleep in
to stay in bed later than usual
the onset of sth
the beginning or start of something
to back down
to withdraw from a position or commitment
to have a say in sth
to be able to participate in decision-making
extended
made longer in time or form
extensive
covering a wide area; comprehensive
to bring sth under control
to manage or regulate something effectively
to drop hints
to give subtle clues or suggestions
substantial
significant in amount or importance.
substantive
related to substance; based on reality
surplus
excess amount beyond what is needed.
to make for sth
to be sth; to produce a result of sth
“It struck sb that …”
sb suddenly realized that …
timely
occurring at a suitable time.
to instil a thought/belief/etc.
to cause sb to think or believe sth (often indirectly)
to make no difference
to have no effect or impact.
to make all the difference
to create a significant change or impact.
from sb’s point of view
according to someone’s perspective.
from sth point of view
considering a specific perspective.
to wipe sth out
completely eliminate or destroy something.
erosion
gradual wearing away of land or material.
produce (n.)
fruit, vegetables and other farmed food
to produce sth
to generate or create a specific item.
drought
natural disaster of continued extremely dry weather
scarce
rare due to insufficient quantity
