Waiting For Godot Flashcards

1
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She still says she won’t support us, but she’ll come around eventually.
She’ll come around to our side eventually.
I’m starting to come around to the idea.

A

to start to accept and support something (such as an idea) after opposing it : to stop opposing or disagreeing with something or someone

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I brooded over/about/on my mistake.

After the argument, I sat in my bedroom, brooding.

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to think a lot about something in an unhappy way

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3
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I mused on the possibility of changing jobs.

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to think about something carefully or thoroughly

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4
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You should take some time to reflect before you make a decision.
I’ve been reflecting on my experiences here.

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to think carefully about something

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5
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“Did you approve this request?”

“Yes. What of it?”

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why does (something) matter

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I never lost heart, even in the face of adversity.

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to begin to feel that you cannot do something that you have been trying to do : to become discouraged

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I zipped/buttoned my fly.

A

褲襠前開門

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I stooped down to hug the child.

I had to stoop to pick it up.

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to bend down or over

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I deferred work on my book.
I advised them not to defer their taxes.
I’ll defer my decision.

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to choose to do (something) at a later time

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The thought of war appalls me.

It appalls me to think of the way those children have been treated.

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to cause (someone) to feel fear, shock, or disgust

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I meditate for an hour every day.

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to spend time in quiet thought for religious purposes or relaxation

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12
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The country has suffered through long periods of economic privation.

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a lack or loss of the basic things that people need to live properly

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13
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Just what are you insinuating?

Are you insinuating that I cheated!?

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to say (something, especially something bad or insulting) in an indirect way

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14
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wayfarer

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literacy. a person who travels from place to place usually by walking

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She wheedled quite a bit of money from me.
I managed to wheedle the juicy details out of her.
She tried to wheedle me into spending more money than I wanted.

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to persuade someone to do something or to give you something by saying nice things

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The accident attracted a large crowd of spectators.

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a person who watches an event, show, game, activity, etc., often as part of an audience

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Attentive readers might notice some mistakes in the book.

I’m very attentive to details.

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thinking about or watching something carefully : paying careful attention to something

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18
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We may not have a chance like this again. We need to strike while the iron is hot.

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to do something immediately while you still have a good chance to do it

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19
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It’s a writer’s prerogative to decide the fate of his characters.

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formal. a right or privilege

20
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I tottered across the room.

I tottered away/off to bed.

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to move or walk in a slow and unsteady way

21
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She has a nervous temperament.

She has an artistic/poetic temperament.

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the usual attitude, mood, or behavior of a person or animal

22
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They tried to wriggle out of the contract.

Don’t let them wriggle out of paying you for your work.

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to avoid doing (something that you do not want to do) in some clever or dishonest way

23
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I tautened the rope.

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to make (something) tight or taut or to become tight or taut

24
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Boston is getting a lot of rain. Ditto New York.
He is good at baseball, ditto at golf.
“I don’t like spinach.”
“Ditto.”

A

the same

25
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My attempts to conciliate her have failed.

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formal. to make (someone) more friendly or less angry

26
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Her peremptory tone/attitude angered me.

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having or showing the insulting attitude of people who think that they should be obeyed without question : arrogant

27
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Her baby just slobbered on the blanket.

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to let saliva or liquid flow from your mouth : drool

28
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My mother was scandalized by my behavior.

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to shock or offend (someone) by doing something immoral or illegal

29
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I was flabbergasted by/at the news that she’d won the game.

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to shock or surprise (someone) very much

30
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I’m interested in hearing more about the book you alluded to a minute ago.
She alluded to her first marriage.

A

to speak of or mention (something or someone) in an indirect way

31
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Not to be outdone, I scored 30 points myself in the second game.

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to do better than (someone or something) : to be more successful than (someone or something)

32
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I asked a few impertinent questions.

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formal. rude and showing a lack of respect

33
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His French accent is just an affectation.

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an unnatural form of behavior that is meant to impress others

34
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He writes simply and clearly and without ostentation.

the ostentatious use of foreign phrases in conversation

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an unnecessary display of wealth, knowledge, etc., that is done to attract attention, admiration, or envy

35
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When you’re driving in winter you should always be on the alert for icy conditions.
I’m always on the alert for a good bargain.

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looking for or expecting something (such as danger or an opportunity)

36
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vaporizer

A

噴霧器

37
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I tried to mollify her with an apology.

My attempts to mollify her have failed.

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to make (someone) less angry : to calm (someone) down

38
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She works indefatigably on behalf of her clients.

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formal. tirelessly

39
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All my friends have forsaken me.

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to give up or leave (someone or something) entirely

40
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She kicked me in the shin.

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the front part of the leg below the knee

41
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Judicious planning now can prevent problems later.

This is a judicious decision.

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wise

42
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We had abominable weather all week.

My behavior was abominable.

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formal. very bad or unpleasant

43
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Her death put us in a somber mood.

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formal. very sad and serious

44
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pneumonia

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肺炎

45
Q

I like her witticisms.

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a clever or funny remark

46
Q

It’s freezing! You’ll catch your death if you go out without a coat.

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become sick or catch a very bad cold