Words Flashcards
1
Q
to enunciate
What is the meaning? What forms does it have also?
A
- to make a clear statement of (ideas, beliefs, concepts, etc)
- to pronounce words or parts of words clearly
- enenciable (adj)
- an enunciator (n)
- an enunciation (n)
2
Q
Giving someone a heads up
A
- to tell someone that something is going to happen
- to give someone information or a warning
- I wanted to give you a heads up that I’ll be sending you the revised form for your approval.
- A heads up that Lucy’s birthday is coming soon, we should plan a party for her.
Usage notes: sometimes used in the form get a heads up:
*They promised we’d get a heads up on the new proposal tomorrow.
3
Q
Sheath
A
Case (leather) for blade of knife
4
Q
A widow, a widower
To widow
A
A women, whose husband died or :) leaves her alone for a long time while hi playing games or doing some activities
*golf widow
A man, whose wife is dead and who didn’t remaried
To widow means to force someone became a widow or widower
To survive as a widow(er)
*oh men, you’re gonna kill him! Don’t widow me!