Words 1 Flashcards
muddle
to be in a muddle - to be confused; muddle somebody up - to confuse somebody; muddle along - continue doing smth without any clear plan or purpose; muddle through - to achieve your aims even through you do not know exactly what you are doing and don’t have the correct equipment, knowledge, etc
albeit
although; despite the stated thing
budge
to change your opinion about smth; to make smb change their opinion; budge on smth; budge from smth; be budged on smth or from smth
comeuppance
a punishment for smth bad that you have done, that other people feel you really deserve
dodgy
seeming or likely to be dishonest; not working well; not in good condition; involving risk, danger or difficulty
egg (smb) on
to encourage smb to do smth, especially that you should not do; to incite
flustered
nervous and/or confused, especially because you have a lot to do or are in hurry
galore
in large quantities; many, much; a lot; (after a noun)
hullaballoo
a fuss; a commotie; a lot of loud noise, especialy made by people who are annoyed or excited about smth
inkling
a clue; a hint; a slight knowledge of smth that is happening or about to happen;
jaunt
a short journey that you make for pleasure
knack
a special skill or ability that you have naturally or can learn
leeway
the amount of freedom that you have to change smth or to do smth in the way you want to
maverick
(of a person) independent, with ununual opinions (only before a noun)
nitpicker
a person who ofen finds small mistakes in smb’s work or pays too much attention to small details that are not important
ooze
to show a particular quality or feeling strongly;
pussyfoot
(about/around) to careful or axious about expressing your opinion in case you upset smb
qualm (s)
a feeling of doubt or worry about whether what you are doing is right; misgiving
readily
willingly without hesitation; quickly and without difficulty
spark
to make smth happen; to cause smth to start or develop, especially suddenly
utmost
as much as possible; greatest; most extreme
vie
to complete strongly with smb in order to obtain or achieve something
whim
a sudden wish to do or to have smth, especially when it is smth unusual or unnecessary
yearn
an intense desire or feeling for smth; to want smth very much, especially when it is difficult to get; to long
