Words I come across daily Flashcards
to move a short distance, especially when you are in a sitting or crouching (= low, with bent knees) position:
scooch
verb [ I + adv./prep. ] US informal
UK /skuːtʃ/ US /skuːtʃ/
to move a short distance, especially when you are in a sitting or crouching (= low, with bent knees) position:
Can you scooch over and make room?
She used to scooch up so close to the TV that her parents warned her she’d ruin her eyes.
scooch over = scoot over
- extremely honest :
- extremely careful to do what is right or moral:
scrupulous
adjective
uk /ˈskruː.pjə.ləs/ us/ˈskruː.pjə.ləs/
- scrupulous adjective (HONEST)
extremely honest :
A scrupulous politician would not lie about her business interests. - extremely careful to do what is right or moral:
She managed to get a copy of the report through a friend who wasn’t so scrupulous about sharing information.
From Jez’s feedback: I can only think that she needs to be careful not to say “yes” to every piece of work which she is asked to do, for fear of less scrupulous colleagues taking advantage of her kind nature.
to show no sign of surprise or worry when something unexpected happens:
not bat an eyelid UK (US not bat an eye/eyelash)
to show no sign of surprise or worry when something unexpected happens:
She told him she’d spent all her savings but he didn’t bat an eyelid.
The account had to reorganise and removed her role half way through the year, forcing a move of teams - Phuong didn’t bat an eyelid!
engage in fussy or pedantic fault-finding.
nitpick
/ˈnɪtpɪk/
verb (informal)
engage in fussy or pedantic fault-finding.
“the state is nitpicking about minor administrative matters”
showing or expressing gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.
effusive
/ɪˈfjuːsɪv/
adjective
showing or expressing gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.
“an effusive welcome”
Làm mất hứng
rain on someone’s parade
INFORMAL
prevent someone from enjoying an event; spoil someone’s plans.
I’m sorry to rain on your parade but you’re not allowed to have alcohol on the premises.
=> related to buzzkill (n)
(adj)
Loãng
adjective
(of a liquid) weakened by the addition of water or another solvent.
“diluted fruit juice”
vỡ nợ
adj?
—
noun?
insolvent
adjective FINANCE & ECONOMICS, LAW specialized
UK /ɪnˈsɒl.vənt/ US /ɪnˈsɑːl.vənt/
(especially of a company) not having enough money to pay debts, buy goods, etc.
When it discovered the loans could not be repaid, the bank became insolvent.
Opposite
solvent
——-
insolvency
noun [ U or C ] FINANCE & ECONOMICS, LAW specialized
UK /ɪnˈsɒl.vən.si/ US /ɪnˈsɑːl.vən.si/
(especially of a company) the condition of not having enough money to pay debts, buy goods, etc., or an occasion when this happens:
The country will face insolvency unless the government adopts cost-cutting measures.
Analysts are predicting that corporate and personal insolvencies could start rising next year.
biến động
upheaval
noun [ C or U ]
UK /ʌpˈhiː.vəl/ US /ʌpˈhiː.vəl/
a great change, especially causing or involving much difficulty, activity, or trouble:
Yesterday’s coup brought further upheaval to a country already struggling with famine.
I’m not sure it’s worth the upheaval of moving to gain just a little more space.
political upheaval
Moving house is a major upheaval.
ngon lành
delectable
adjective
UK /dɪˈlek.tə.bəl/ US /dɪˈlek.tə.bəl/
looking or tasting extremely good, and giving great pleasure:
a delectable cheesecake
Synonyms
delicious
delightful
scrumptious
an unusually small person
midget
noun [ C ]
us
/ˈmɪdʒ·ɪt/
an unusually small person
verb
provide or serve as clear evidence of.
“his status is [.]ed by his becoming an alderman”
attest
/əˈtɛst/
verb
provide or serve as clear evidence of.
“his status is attested by his becoming an alderman”
“As anyone who has spent time on Twitter or watching cable news can attest, ….”
cấp tốc
to make something happen more quickly:
expedite
verb [ T ] formal
UK /ˈek.spə.daɪt/ US /ˈek.spə.daɪt/
to make something happen more quickly:
Something needs to be done to expedite the process.
Một muỗng ngang đúng/hơi đầy/đầy đống
(search gg image to see the difference)
A level// rounded// heaped (UK)/heaping (US) teaspoon
đục
vd: nước đục
adjective
UK /ˈmɜː.ki/ US /ˈmɝː.ki/
MURKY adjective (DARK/DIRTY)
dark and dirty or difficult to see through:
The river was brown and murky after the storm.
Nở
(V)
Vd: (lúc sinh) cô ấy nở được mấy phân rồi?
dilate
verb [ I or T ]
UK /daɪˈleɪt/ US /ˈdaɪ.leɪt/
to (cause a part of the body to) become wider or further open:
The pupils of the eyes dilate as darkness increases.
This drug will dilate the arteries.
How much has she (giving birth) dilated?
adjective disapproving
(of something such as bad behaviour) not necessary, or with no cause
GRATUITOUS
adjective disapproving
UK /ɡrəˈtʃuː.ɪ.təs/ US /ɡrəˈtuː.ə.t̬əs/
(of something such as bad behaviour) not necessary, or with no cause:
A lot of viewers complained that there was too much gratuitous sex and violence in the film.
children’s books which include gratuitous violence
—gratuitously adverb
There is no point in gratuitously antagonizing people.
the quality of working hard and being careful
conscientiousness
noun [ U ]
UK /ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs/ US /ˌkɑːn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs/
the quality of working hard and being careful:
His conscientiousness and maturity impressed faculty members.
His colleagues admired him for his conscientiousness and hard work.
showing a willingness to take risks or offend people
audacious
adjective
UK /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/ US /ɑːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/
showing a willingness to take risks or offend people:
He described the plan as ambitious and audacious.
an audacious remark/suggestion
to mention someone or something in a brief or indirect way
(phrasal verb)
allude to someone/something
US/əˈlud/
to mention someone or something in a brief or indirect way:
He alluded to problems with the new computers.
pretended and not real (prefix)
pseudo-
prefix disapproving
UK /sjuː.dəʊ-/ US /suː.doʊ-/
pretended and not real:
pseudo-religious
a pseudo-intellectual
After a period of pseudo-extroverted behaviour, an introvert may find she needs to repair somewhere on her own.
To garnish a dish, you mean to?
To garnish a dish, you mean to ADD FINAL TOUCHES.
to encourage someone to do bad things that they should not do
(phrase)
to lead sb astray
(phrase)
to encourage someone to do bad things that they should not do:
The judge thought he’d been led astray by older children.
He was led astray by his friends.
the final or eventual outcome or conclusion of a discussion, action, or series of events
UPSHOT
/ˈʌpʃɒt/
noun
the final or eventual outcome or conclusion of a discussion, action, or series of events.
“the upshot of the meeting was that he was on the next plane to New York”
The upshot of the discussions is that there will be no layoffs.
Pain on the side of the abdomen when running/ walking
Stitch (n)
Pain on the side of the abdomen when running/ walking
the first land that is reached or seen at the end of a journey across the sea or through the air, or the fact of arriving there
landfall
noun [ C or U ]
UK /ˈlænd.fɔːl/ US /ˈlænd.fɑːl/
the first land that is reached or seen at the end of a journey across the sea or through the air, or the fact of arriving there:
Shannon Airport in Ireland was the first European landfall for planes flying from North America.
After a long and gruelling flight, they finally made landfall in Florida.
The typhoon is expected to MAKE LANDFALL early on Wednesday.
- Noun: the act of using your power or influence to get good jobs or unfair advantages for members of your own family
- Adj?
- nepotism
noun [ U ] formal disapproving
UK /ˈnep.ə.tɪ.zəm/ US /ˈnep.ə.tɪ.zəm/
the act of using your power or influence to get good jobs or unfair advantages for members of your own family:
He was guilty of nepotism and corruption.
- nepotistic
adjective formal disapproving
UK /ˌnep.əˈtɪs.tɪk/ US /ˌnep.əˈtɪs.tɪk/
using your power or influence to get good jobs or unfair advantages for members of your own family:
Senior executives at the company are highly nepotistic.
She has a nepotistic connection to the president.
?
v , n
meaning: to make a great effort to improve something or do something that needs to be done
examples?
blitz
/blɪts/
1. verb [T] (MAKE EFFORT)
UK informal
to make a great effort to improve something or do something that needs to be done:
I decided to blitz the housework in one afternoon.
We blitz the house every weekend to keep it clean & tidy.
2. a lot of energetic activity:
The car was launched with a massive media/advertising blitz, involving newspapers, magazines, television and radio.
I demanded that my sister had a blitz on her messy room.
— phrasal verb
- to stop a wall or a building from falling down by supporting it with building materials such as wood or metal:
Boundary walls have had to be ??. - to support or improve an organization, agreement, or system that is not working effectively or that is likely to fail:
The new public relations manager has the difficult task of ?? the company’s troubled image.
She used hard evidence to ?? her argument.
The gov promised they would ??unemployment benefits during t’ COVID-19 crisis.
Trump & Biden race to ?? votes in final hours before Election Day.
shore sth up
— phrasal verb with shore verb
UK /ʃɔːr/ US /ʃɔːr/
to stop a wall or a building from falling down by supporting it with building materials such as wood or metal:
Boundary walls have had to be shored up.
to support or improve an organization, agreement, or system that is not working effectively or that is likely to fail:
The new public relations manager has the difficult task of shoring up the company’s troubled image.
She used hard evidence to shore up her argument.
The gov promised they would shore up unemployment benefits during t’ COVID-19 crisis.
Trump & Biden race to shore up votes in final hours before Election Day.
The gov is calling for action to help shore up the failing business.
last big effort
- The negotiations enter a ?? before the deadline tonight.
- The marathon runner pushed himself for the ??.
- I’m entering a ?? before the final exam tomorrow.
final sprint
last big effort in a campaign
- The negotiations enter a final sprint before the deadline tonight.
- The marathon runner pushed himself for the final sprint.
- I’m entering a final sprint before the final exam tomorrow.
noun
a deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle, fort, or town, typically filled with water and intended as a defence against attack.
MOAT
noun
a deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle, fort, or town, typically filled with water and intended as a defence against attack.
As mass of small bubbles in liquid
froth
/frɒθ/
noun
1.
a mass of small bubbles in liquid caused by agitation, fermentation, or salivating.
“leave the yeast until there is a good head of froth”
Bịt mắt bắt dê
Blind man’s buff
mặt dây chuyền
pendant
plastic horn
vuvuzela
a design, made in fresh snow, by lying on one’s back and moving one’s arms up and down, and one’s legs from side to side, to form the shape of an angel. Making snow angels is a common childhood game.
Snow angel
(Can google to see image)
Birth of Jesus Christ
Nativity
E.g. Around Christmas,. Churches often place Nativity scene decorations outside.
detailed careful / strict or severe
rigorous
adjective
UK /ˈrɪɡərəs/ US
detailed and careful:
I want rigorous financial analysis of the options.
The selection process is extremely rigorous.
strict or severe:
A rigorous monetary and fiscal policy should encourage efficiency.
Refrigeration of food, improved hygiene and rigorous standards in the food industry prevent gastro-intestinal infections.
If you have ??? in a part of your body, you feel slight sharp pains in it, usually just after you have moved from being in one position for a long time.
pins and needles
noun [ plural ]
UK /ˌpɪnz ən ˈniː.dəlz/ US /ˌpɪnz ən ˈniː.dəlz/
If you have pins and needles in a part of your body, you feel slight sharp pains in it, usually just after you have moved from being in one position for a long time.
e.g. pins and needles in my feet (tê chân)
I’ll have to move because I’m starting to get pins and needles in my foot.
thâm thúy, sâu sắc
profound (adj)
showing a clear and deep understanding of serious matters (thâm thúy, sâu sắc):
profound truths/wisdom
The review that I read said that it was “a thoughtful and profound film”.
“Dying is easy - it’s living that’s the problem.” “That was very profound of you, Steven.”
- the fact that you are too interested in your appearance or achievements
- dressing table
- vanity unit
vanity
noun
UK /ˈvæn.ə.ti/ US /ˈvæn.ə.t̬i/
1. vanity noun (SELFISH)
C2 [ U ] disapproving
the fact that you are too interested in your appearance or achievements:
He wants the job purely for reasons of vanity and ambition.
- vanity noun (FURNITURE)
[ C ] US
(UK dressing table)
a piece of bedroom furniture like a table with a mirror and drawers
[ C ] US
(UK vanity unit)
a small cupboard that stands on the floor in a bathroom and has a washbasin (= a fixed bowl-shaped container for water) in the top
nàng thơ
muse
noun [ C ] literary
UK /mjuːz/ US /mjuːz/
a person, or an imaginary being or force that gives someone ideas and helps them to write, paint, or make music:
The muse has left me - I haven’t written any poetry for months!
Juliet was not only the painter’s best model but also his muse.
having started and in progress; being done or carried out.
UNDER WAY
having started and in progress; being done or carried out.
“recruitment is well under way”
- in the course of a journey.
- about to arrive or happen.
INFORMAL
(of a child) conceived but not yet born.
ON THE WAY
1. in the course of a journey.
“I’ll tell you on the way home”
2.
about to arrive or happen.
“there’s more snow on the way”
INFORMAL
(of a child) conceived but not yet born.
“soon there was another baby on the way”
A ??? is the sociopsychological phenomenon of someone “predicting” or expecting something, and this “prediction” or expectation coming true simply because the person believes it will and the person’s resulting behaviors align to fulfill the belief.
A self-fulfilling prophecy is the sociopsychological phenomenon of someone “predicting” or expecting something, and this “prediction” or expectation coming true simply because the person believes it will and the person’s resulting behaviors align to fulfill the belief.
tasting extremely good:
scrumptious
adjective
UK /ˈskrʌmp.ʃəs/ US /ˈskrʌmp.ʃəs/
(UK informal scrummy)
tasting extremely good:
scrumptious cakes
a situation in which there is little or no order or control:
Synonym
havoc
mayhem
noun [ U ]
UK /ˈmeɪ.hem/ US /ˈmeɪ.hem/
a situation in which there is little or no order or control:
With 20 kids running around and only two adults to supervise, it was complete mayhem.
Synonym
havoc
- ready to move
- đĩnh đạc (calm and confident)
poised
adjective
US /pɔɪzd/
poised adjective (READY)
[ not gradable ]
ready to move, or prepared and waiting for something to happen:
The lion was poised to strike.
poised adjective (CONFIDENT)
calm and confident (đĩnh đạc):
Angela is a polite, poised young woman.
She remained poised throughout the difficult presentation.
- put forward as fact or as a basis for argument.
2.
put in position; place.
posit
/ˈpɒzɪt/
verb
1.
put forward as fact or as a basis for argument.
“the Confucian view posits a perfectible human nature”
[ + that ] If we posit that wage rises cause inflation, it follows that we should try to minimize them.
2.
put in position; place.
“the Professor posits Cohen in his second category of poets”
kind and helpful
benevolent
adjective
UK /bəˈnev.əl.ənt/ US /bəˈnev.əl.ənt/
kind and helpful:
He was a benevolent old man and wouldn’t hurt a fly.
sự đạo đức giả
hypocrisy
noun [ U ] disapproving
UK /hɪˈpɒk.rɪ.si/ US /hɪˈpɑː.krə.si/
C2
a situation in which someone pretends to believe something that they do not really believe, or that is the opposite of what they do or say at another time:
There’s one rule for her and another rule for everyone else and it’s sheer hypocrisy.
a rule or standard of good behaviour that, unfairly, some people are expected to follow or achieve but other people are not
double standard
noun [ C ]
UK /ˌdʌb.əl ˈstæn.dəd/ US /ˌdʌb.əl ˈstæn.dɚd/
a rule or standard of good behaviour that, unfairly, some people are expected to follow or achieve but other people are not:
Society has a double standard when it comes to teen sex: it is seen as natural for boys but forbidden for girls.
The governor is being accused of (having) double standards in being tough on law and order yet allowing his own cabinet members to escape prosecution for fraud.
feelings of hating women, or the belief that men are much better than women
misogyny
noun [ U ]
UK /mɪˈsɒdʒ.ən.i/ US /mɪˈsɑː.dʒən.i/
feelings of hating women, or the belief that men are much better than women
????: make a greater effort than is expected
go the extra mile - make a greater effort than is expected
If you go the extra mile with your studies, you’ll probably pass the exam.
Health workers have gone the extra mile during the pandemic.
? : gather a large amount of something for future use
stockpile - gather a large amount of something for future use
Some people started stockpiling toilet paper during the first wave of coronavirus.
If too many people stockpile essential goods, there won’t be enough for everybody.
?? :
1. (LOSE)
UK
to lose in a (sports) competition when you were expected to win:
- informal
(SLEEP)
to go to sleep very quickly because you are very tired:
I just want to go home and _.
crash out:
1. (LOSE)
UK
to lose in a (sports) competition when you were expected to win:
He crashed out of the French Open in the second round.
Everyone thought the finance minister would become the next party leader but he crashed out in the first round of voting.
Manchester United crashed out of the Champions’ League in the early stages.
2. informal
(SLEEP)
to go to sleep very quickly because you are very tired:
I just want to go home and crash out.
??? : one final effort
one last push: one final effort
With one last push, the company is confident it can reach a deal.
I know you’re tired, but after this last push your exams will all be finished.
????: remain in an uncertain state
hang in the balance
remain in an uncertain state
The president’s political survival hangs in the balance.
The prospect of reaching a deal is hanging in the balance.
His health is hanging in the balance.
????:
in an important situation, with two different results possible
on a knife edge
in an important situation, with two different results possible
The race to be president is on a knife edge right now!
The doctor told the family that their father’s survival was on a knife edge after the surgery.
(n) failure to take enough care
negligence
failure to take enough care
The building company was found guilty of negligence after workers were injured on site.
Don’t neglect your duties! You’re paid well and should take your job seriously.
?
action by police in which they suddenly enter a building
raid
action by police in which they suddenly enter a building
After a series of raids, the army captured the terrorist.
The police raided the house after being told it was used for drug dealing.
a very small, thin piece of something, usually broken off something larger
sliver
noun [ C ] formal
UK /ˈslɪv.ər/ US /ˈslɪv.ɚ/
a very small, thin piece of something, usually broken off something larger:
a sliver of glass
Just a sliver of cake for me, please - I shouldn’t really be having any.
coddle
/ˈkɒd(ə)l/
1.
treat (someone) in an indulgent or overprotective way.
“I was coddled and cosseted”
Similar:
pamper
cosset
cater to someone’s every whim
2.
cook (an egg) in water below boiling point.
“you may have your eggs scrambled, poached, coddled, or boiled”
coddle
/ˈkɒd(ə)l/
1.
treat (someone) in an indulgent or overprotective way.
“I was coddled and cosseted”
Similar:
pamper
cosset
cater to someone’s every whim
2.
cook (an egg) in water below boiling point.
“you may have your eggs scrambled, poached, coddled, or boiled”
a hidden problem or disadvantage:
e.g. What’s the ? ?
catch
noun
UK /kætʃ/ US /kætʃ/
catch noun (PROBLEM)
[ S ]
a hidden problem or disadvantage:
Free food? It sounds too good to be true. What’s the catch?
mồi nhử
decoy
noun [ C ]
UK /ˈdiː.kɔɪ/ US /ˈdiː.kɔɪ/
something or someone used to trick or confuse people, especially something or someone that is not what they appear to be:
Air Force One flew ahead as a decoy, with the President in another plane behind.
These attacks could be a decoy, a manoeuvre to throw everyone off guard.
a bird or animal, or something that looks like one, used when hunting to attract other birds or animals:
They use electrically powered duck decoys known as “robo ducks”.
adjective
extremely thirsty
parched
/pɑːtʃt/
adjective
extremely thirsty
? adjective (NOT RELIGIOUS)
with no religious faith
faithless adjective (NOT RELIGIOUS)
with no religious faith
=> atheist (n)
?
adjective formal disapproving
having no interest in religion, or generally opposed to religion
irreligious # religious
adjective formal disapproving
UK /ˌɪr.ɪˈlɪdʒ.əs/ US /ˌɪr.əˈlɪdʒ.əs/
having no interest in religion, or generally opposed to religion
adj
feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
war‧y /ˈweəri $ ˈweri/ ●○○ adjective
someone who is wary is careful because they think something might be dangerous or harmful
be wary of (doing) something
I’m a bit wary of driving in this fog.
wary of
We must teach children to be wary of strangers.
Keep a wary eye on the weather before you set sail.
She had a wary expression on her face.
—wariness noun [singular, uncountable]
a wariness in her voice
—warily adverb
She eyed him warily.
?
adj = tired / tiring/ bored with
verb = tire / grow bored with
weary
/ˈwɪəri/
adjective
1.
feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion (= TIRED).
“he gave a long, weary sigh”
calling for a great amount of energy or endurance; TIRING and tedious.
“the weary journey began again”
2.
reluctant to see or experience any more of; tired of.
“she was weary of their constant arguments”
————
VERB
1. cause to become tired (= tire)
“she was wearied by her persistent cough”
2. grow tired or bored with
“she wearied of the sameness of her life”
noun
1.
the sharing or exchanging of intimate thoughts and feelings, especially on a mental or spiritual level.
2.
the service of Christian worship at which bread and wine are consecrated and shared.
communion
/kəˈmjuːnjən/
noun
1.
the sharing or exchanging of intimate thoughts and feelings, especially on a mental or spiritual level.
“in this churchyard communion with the dead was almost palpable”
2.
the service of Christian worship at which bread and wine are consecrated and shared.
“Communion was celebrated once a month”
understand sth thoroughly
fathom (v)
/ˈfæðəm/
understand
Quần lót nữ
Knickers
A British nursery rhyme: What time is it? Half past nine, hang your knickers on the line” When they’re dry, bring them in, put them in the biscuit tin.
A ? disease or growth is cancer or is related to cancer, and is likely to be harmful
malignant
adjective
UK /məˈlɪɡ.nənt/ US /məˈlɪɡ.nənt/
malignant adjective (DISEASE)
A malignant disease or growth is cancer or is related to cancer, and is likely to be harmful:
The process by which malignant cancer cells multiply isn’t fully understood.
Is the tumour malignant or benign?
opposite: benign
A ? growth is not cancer and is not likely to be harmful
benign adjective (DISEASE)
/bɪˈnaɪn/
A benign growth is not cancer and is not likely to be harmful:
a benign tumour
used for or involved in the activity of asking for a car and driver to come immediately and take you somewhere
RIDE-HAILING
adjective [ before noun ] (also ridehailing)
UK /ˈraɪd.heɪ.lɪŋ/ US /ˈraɪd.heɪ.lɪŋ/
used for or involved in the activity of asking for a car and driver to come immediately and take you somewhere:
Do you use a ride-hailing app?
The city announced new regulations on internet-based ride-hailing businesses.
Grab and Uber are ride-hailing apps.
something or someone that spoils people’s feelings of excitement, enjoyment, or pleasure:
buzzkill
noun [ C usually singular ] informal
UK /ˈbʌz.kɪl/ US /ˈbʌz.kɪl/
something or someone that spoils people’s feelings of excitement, enjoyment, or pleasure:
Hearing how fattening this delicious food is would be a total buzzkill.
She reminded us we had to get up early - she’s such a buzzkill.
C2
rùng mình
to shake suddenly with very small movements because of a very unpleasant thought or feeling:
OR
When something _, it shakes violently and quickly:
shudder
verb [ I ]
UK /ˈʃʌd.ər/ US /ˈʃʌd.ɚ/
C2
to shake suddenly with very small movements because of a very unpleasant thought or feeling:
The sight of so much blood made him shudder.
She shuddered at the thought of kissing him.
When something shudders, it shakes violently and quickly:
I heard a massive explosion and the ground shuddered beneath me.
There was a screech of brakes and the bus shuddered to a halt (= shook violently and stopped).
changing mood or behaviour suddenly and unexpectedly
capricious
adjective literary
UK /kəˈprɪʃ.əs/ US /kəˈprɪʃ.əs/
changing mood or behaviour suddenly and unexpectedly:
a capricious child
He was a cruel and capricious tyrant.
Synonyms
impulsive
whimsical
someone who does not know, or believes that it is impossible to know, if a god exists:
Although he was raised a Catholic, he was an ? for most of his adult life.
agnostic
noun [ C ]
UK /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/ US /æɡˈnɑː.stɪk/
someone who does not know, or believes that it is impossible to know, if a god exists:
Although I was raised a Buddhist, I was an agnostic for most of hmy life.
impossible to persuade, or unwilling to change an opinion or decision:
[ + that ] I’ve told her she should stay at home and rest but she’s adamant that she’s coming.
adamant
adjective
UK /ˈæd.ə.mənt/ US /ˈæd.ə.mənt/
kiên quyết
impossible to persuade, or unwilling to change an opinion or decision:
[ + that ] I’ve told her she should stay at home and rest but she’s adamant that she’s coming.
?
[ T often passive ]
to govern people in an unfair and cruel way and prevent them from having opportunities and freedom:
For years now, the people have been oppressed by a ruthless dictator.
? verb (MAKE UNCOMFORTABLE)
[ T ]
to make a person feel uncomfortable or worried, and sometimes ill:
Strange dreams and nightmares oppressed him.
oppress
verb
UK /əˈpres/ US /əˈpres/
oppress verb (RULE)
[ T often passive ]
to govern people in an unfair and cruel way and prevent them from having opportunities and freedom:
For years now, the people have been oppressed by a ruthless dictator.
oppress verb (MAKE UNCOMFORTABLE)
[ T ]
to make a person feel uncomfortable or worried, and sometimes ill:
Strange dreams and nightmares oppressed him.
C2
to prevent something from being seen or expressed or from operating
C2
to end something by force:
The Hungarian uprising in 1956 was suppressed by the Soviet Union.
suppress
verb [ T ]
UK /səˈpres/ US /səˈpres/
suppress verb [T] (END BY FORCE)
C2
to prevent something from being seen or expressed or from operating:
She couldn’t suppress her anger/annoyance/delight.
His feelings of resentment have been suppressed for years.
The British government tried to suppress the book because of the information it contained about the security services.
The virus suppresses the body’s immune system.
C2
to end something by force:
The Hungarian uprising in 1956 was suppressed by the Soviet Union.
someone who tries to have as much pleasure as possible, according to the belief that the most important thing in life is to enjoy yourself:
hedonist (=> hedonism)
noun [ C ]
UK /ˈhed.ən.ɪst/ US /ˈhed.ən.ɪst/
someone who tries to have as much pleasure as possible, according to the belief that the most important thing in life is to enjoy yourself (người theo chủ nghĩa khoái lạc):
The Marquis de Sade was a hedonist who believed there should be no limits on human behaviour.
Wilson, a bachelor, is a heavy drinker and a womanizer, but he’s not a simple hedonist.
breakfast is from ??
after fasting, people break fast with breakfast
=> breakfast = break-fast
say this phrase when I can’t think of a better word
“for want of a better word”
If you want to maintain your good mood, then don’t talk to Kristina. She is, for want of a better word, a sourpuss.
always thinking about things that make you unhappy
broody adjective (OF MOOD)
always thinking about things that make you unhappy
Stefan is really broody
perform music without having to read from a score.
INFORMAL
proceed instinctively according to results and circumstances rather than according to rules or a plan.
Play it by ear
perform music without having to read from a score.
“she could play both by ear and by reading”
INFORMAL
proceed instinctively according to results and circumstances rather than according to rules or a plan.
= improvise
“we’ll just have to play it by ear until we can get something definite sorted out”
sb who is unrelated to you but look exactly like you
a look-alike = a double = a Doppelgänger
attack or kill (someone) by choking or strangling them.
“she was sorely tempted to ? him”
throttle
attack or kill (someone) by choking or strangling them.
“she was sorely tempted to throttle him”
a very unpleasant and prolonged experience.
“the ? of having to give evidence”
ordeal
a very unpleasant and prolonged experience.
a terrible or painful experience that continues for a period of time
ordeal of
She then had to go through the ordeal of giving evidence.
She was forced to face the ordeal of withdrawal symptoms.
He was beginning to wonder if he would survive the ordeal.
Teresa had a transplant in 1989 and was just recovering from that ordeal when she suffered a brain hemorrhage.
Soon the whole terrifying ordeal would be over.
1.
the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi (Matthew 2:1–12).
the festival commemorating the Epiphany on 6 January.
noun: epiphany; plural noun: epiphanies
a manifestation of a divine or supernatural being.
noun: epiphany; plural noun: epiphanies
2.
a moment of sudden and great revelation or realization.
epiphany
/ɪˈpɪf(ə)ni,ɛˈpɪf(ə)ni/
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noun
noun: Epiphany
1.
the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi (Matthew 2:1–12).
the festival commemorating the Epiphany on 6 January.
noun: epiphany; plural noun: epiphanies
a manifestation of a divine or supernatural being.
noun: epiphany; plural noun: epiphanies
2.
a moment of sudden and great revelation or realization.
C2
too interested in your own appearance or achievements:
vain adjective
C2
too interested in your own appearance or achievements:
He was very vain about his hair and his clothes.
and other similar things
and whatnot (informal)
(also and what have you)
and other similar things:
You can buy snacks and whatnot at the bar.
That’ll give you enough time to get the table set and whatnot.
???
used for talking about businesses that involve selling things in stores as well as on the internet:
clicks and mortar
(also clicks and bricks); (or bricks and clicks)
used for talking about businesses that involve selling things in stores as well as on the internet:
Retailing is set to be very much clicks and mortar.
the development of a clicks-and-mortar strategy
???
noun [ U ]
UK US
PROPERTY
a way of referring to buildings, for example when you are thinking about how much they are worth.
property in the form of buildings usually when considered as an investment:
I was nearly 40 when I finally invested in bricks and mortar.
bricks and mortar
noun [ U ]
UK US
PROPERTY
a way of referring to buildings, for example when you are thinking about how much they are worth:
They’ve invested most of their money in bricks and mortar.
property in the form of buildings usually when considered as an investment:
I was nearly 40 when I finally invested in bricks and mortar.
to be uncertain what to do, or to change often between two opinions:
vacillate
verb [ I ] disapproving
UK /ˈvæs.ɪ.leɪt/ US /ˈvæs.ə.leɪt/
to be uncertain what to do, or to change often between two opinions:
Her mood vacillated between hope and despair.
I’ve been vacillating between teaching and finance jobs.
people you are connected with, especially by family relationships
kith and kin
noun [ plural ] old-fashioned
UK /ˌkɪθ ən ˈkɪn/ US /ˌkɪθ ən ˈkɪn/
people you are connected with, especially by family relationships
providing payment for work:
remunerative
adjective formal
UK /rɪˈmjuː.nər.ə.tɪv/ US /rɪˈmjuː.nə.reɪ.t̬ɪv/
providing payment for work:
= lucrative
a highly remunerative (= well paid) job
Charity work is not very remunerative.
?
talk maliciously about someone who is not present.
“they ? about their colleagues”
?
noun
malicious talk about someone who is not present.
“members have grown tired of the backbiting in the group”
backbite
/ˈbakbʌɪt/
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verb
gerund or present participle: back-biting
talk maliciously about someone who is not present.
“they backbite about their colleagues”
backbiting
/ˈbakbʌɪtɪŋ/
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noun
noun: back-biting
malicious talk about someone who is not present.
“members have grown tired of the backbiting in the group”
a person who behaves in a way that spoils others’ pleasure, especially by not joining in an activity.
“‘Don’t be a _, Sidney.’”
Spoilsport
a person who behaves in a way that spoils others’ pleasure, especially by not joining in an activity.
“‘Don’t be a spoilsport, Sidney.’”
Tương tư
Love-sick
Tương tư
lovesick
/ˈlʌvsɪk/
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adjective
adjective: lovesick; adjective: love-sick
in love, or missing the person one loves, so much that one is unable to act normally.
“you’re mooning around like some lovesick teenager”
moon about/around phrasal verb
British English informal to spend your time lazily, moving around with no real purpose
I wish you’d stop mooning about and do something useful!
?-?
BRITISH
adverb
without thought or understanding; mechanically.
“she repeated the phrase -”
parrot-fashion
adverbBRITISH
adverb: parrot-fashion
without thought or understanding; mechanically.
“she repeated the phrase parrot-fashion”
???
challenge someone to carry out a stated intention, in the expectation of being able to expose it as a pretence.
“she was tempted to call his bluff, hardly believing he’d carry out his threat”
call someone’s bluff
challenge someone to carry out a stated intention, in the expectation of being able to expose it as a pretence.
“she was tempted to call his bluff, hardly believing he’d carry out his threat”
???
To urinate.
Could you pull over? I need to ???.
take/ have a leak
To urinate.
Could you pull over? I need to take a leak.
??
delay sth
push back (on) sth
delay/ postpone sth
The target date for construction has been pushed back at least until fall.
I’ve had to push back on the party.
We’ve got to push back on the deadline for the project. There’s still lots of work to be done.
I pushed back on answering his marriage proposal - I’m still not sure if he’s the right man for me!
I’ve got such a busy day today; can we push back the meeting until next week please?
be ? for sth
to want something very much:
I’m ? for a coffee - can we take a break?
jones
verb US informal
UK /dʒəʊnz/ US /dʒoʊnz/
be jonesing for sth
to want something very much:
I’m jonesing for a coffee - can we take a break?
?? yourself!
informal
something you say to tell someone to stop thinking that they are more important than other people, especially when they are complaining about something
get over yourself!
informal
something you say to tell someone to stop thinking that they are more important than other people, especially when they are complaining about something
?
Untidily scattered
Star-?
strewn
/struːn/
Untidily scattered
I miss the star-strewn sky in Cu Lao Cham
Star-strewn = star-scattered = star-studded (universe, darkness, sky…)
a book-strewn office
? = Embarrass
Mortify = embarrass
Adj
Intended to teach
didactic
/dɪˈdaktɪk,dʌɪˈdaktɪk/
adjective
intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.
“a didactic novel that set out to expose social injustice”
in the manner of a teacher, particularly so as to appear patronizing.
“his tone ranged from didactic to backslapping”
Adj and verb
- Uninhabited/ bleak
- Miserable
desolate
adjective
/ˈdɛs(ə)lət/
1.
(of a place) uninhabited and giving an impression of bleak emptiness.
“a desolate Pennine moor”
2.feeling or showing great unhappiness or loneliness.
“I suddenly felt desolate and bereft”
= Miserable
Desolate
VERB
ˈdɛsəleɪt/
1.
make (a place) appear bleakly empty.
“the droughts that desolated the dry plains”
make (someone) feel utterly wretched and unhappy.
“he was desolated by the deaths of his treasured friends”
?
lăng kính (cả nghĩa đen lẫn nghĩa bóng)
nghĩa bóng
through the ? of…: thông qua lăng kính của….
prism
/ˈprɪz(ə)m/
lăng kính (cả nghĩa đen lẫn nghĩa bóng)
nghĩa bóng
through the prism of…: thông qua lăng kính của….
“they were forced to imagine the disaster through the prism of television”
It features four retired people who look back on their lives through the prism of their dancing.
Ideology isn’t the ideal prism to evaluate the Obama presidency.
?? sth
— phrasal verb with ? verb [ I ]
to examine something carefully in order to discover more information about someone or something:
delve into sth
— phrasal verb with delve verb [ I ]
UK /delv/ US /delv/
to examine something carefully in order to discover more information about someone or something:
It’s not always a good idea to delve too deeply into someone’s past.
… Finally, I will delve into the individual topics that we covered each week
? verb (PREPARE)
B2 [ T ] mainly US informal
to cook or prepare food or drink:
Whose turn is it to ? dinner?
[ + two objects ] Can I ? you a drink?/Can I ? a drink for you?
fix verb (PREPARE)
B2 [ T ] mainly US informal
to cook or prepare food or drink:
Whose turn is it to fix dinner?
[ + two objects ] Can I fix you a drink?/Can I fix a drink for you?
?
verb
- kill
He ? vampire at night. He’s a vampire slayer. - (IMPRESS)
[ I or T ] informal
to impress someone very much or to be very good or impressive/ be impressive.
The actors ? me with the quality of their acting.
I came here to ? .
That dish ?! (=delicious)
You ?in this dress.
slay
verb
UK /sleɪ/ US /sleɪ/
slew | slain
1. kill
He slays vampire at night. He’s a vampire slayer.
2. slay verb (IMPRESS)
[ I or T ] informal
to impress someone very much or to be very good or impressive/ be impressive.
The actors slay me with the quality of their acting.
I came here to slay.
That dish slays! (=delicious)
You slay in this dress .
?
verb
[ I or T ] informal
to eat food too fast:
She ? her dinner (down/up).
gobble
verb
UK /ˈɡɒb.əl/ US /ˈɡɑː.bəl/
gobble verb (EAT)
[ I or T ] informal
to eat food too fast:
She gobbled her dinner (down/up).
?
adjective
in a dangerous state because of not being safe or not being held in place firmly:
The lorry was lodged in a very _ way, with its front wheels hanging over the cliff.
A _ situation is likely to get worse:
Many borrowers now find themselves caught in a _ financial position.
precarious
adjective
UK /prɪˈkeə.ri.əs/ US /prɪˈker.i.əs/
in a dangerous state because of not being safe or not being held in place firmly:
The lorry was lodged in a very precarious way, with its front wheels hanging over the cliff.
A precarious situation is likely to get worse:
Many borrowers now find themselves caught in a precarious financial position.
Her health remained precarious, despite the treatment.
—precariously adverb
a cup of tea balanced precariously on her knee
?
noun [ C ] infml
a creature:
That dog’s a mean old ?.
critter
noun [ C ] infml
US /ˈkrɪt̬·ər/
a creature/ an animal:
That dog’s a mean old critter.
? noun [C] (DIVISION)
a place where a road, river, etc. divides into two parts, or either of those two parts:
When you reach a ? in the road/tunnel turn right.
Take the left-hand ? .
fork noun [C] (DIVISION)
a place where a road, river, etc. divides into two parts, or either of those two parts:
When you reach a fork in the road/tunnel turn right.
Take the left-hand fork.
? verb [I or T] (FROM MOUTH)
= drool
UK
to have liquid slowly coming out of your mouth (chảy nước miếng):
Babies ? constantly.
I ? sometimes when I’m napping.
dribble verb [I or T] (FROM MOUTH)
UK
to have liquid slowly coming out of your mouth (chảy nước miếng):
Babies dribble constantly.
I dribble sometimes when I’m napping.
? (=dribble)
verb [ I ]
to allow saliva (= liquid in the mouth) to flow out of your mouth:
The dog lay _ing on the mat.
I _ed all over my pillow.
drool
verb [ I ]
UK /druːl/ US /druːl/
to allow saliva (= liquid in the mouth) to flow out of your mouth (rớt nước miếng)
The dog lay drooling on the mat.
I drooled all over my pillow.
?? / ??
hộp cầu chì (điện)
fuse box / relay box
hộp cầu chì
?
noun [ C ]
a person or thing that is perfect or has an extremely large amount of a particular good characteristic:
paragon
noun [ C ]
UK /ˈpær.ə.ɡən/ US /ˈper.ə.ɡɑːn/
a person or thing that is perfect or has an extremely large amount of a particular good characteristic:
In the novel, Constanza is a paragon of virtue.
Jesus is a paragon of love.
?/? ? (for/with…)
to have a very good effect on someone or something
~ for: Fresh air and exercise do wonders for your health.
~ with: They have worked wonders with kids that other schools had rejected.
A little flattery can work wonders.
Do/Work wonders (for/with…)
to have a very good effect on someone or something
do/work wonders for: Fresh air and exercise do wonders for your health.
do/work wonders with: They have worked wonders with kids that other schools had rejected.
A little flattery can work wonders.
A ? scheme is a form of fraud that lures investors and pays profits to earlier investors with funds from more recent investors.
Ponzi scheme
UK /ˈpɒn.zi ˌskiːm/ US /ˈpɑːn.zi ˌskiːm/
A Ponzi scheme is a form of fraud that lures investors and pays profits to earlier investors with funds from more recent investors.
? schemes are businesses that recruit people whose job is to enrol others into the scheme, rather than selling a product or service.
Pyramid schemes are businesses that recruit people whose job is to enrol others into the scheme, rather than selling a product or service.
Some multi-level marketing plans have been classified as pyramid schemes.
??? (tiếp thị đa cấp) is a similar structure to a pyramid scheme, but there is a product involved.
MLM, also called network marketing or pyramid selling, is a controversial marketing strategy for the sale of products or services where the revenue of the MLM company is derived from a non-salaried workforce selling the company’s products or services, while the earnings of the participants are derived from a pyramid-shaped or binary compensation commission system. An MLM strategy may be an illegal pyramid scheme.
Multi-level marketing is a similar structure to a pyramid scheme, but there is a product involved.
Multi-level marketing (MLM), also called network marketing or pyramid selling, is a controversial marketing strategy for the sale of products or services where the revenue of the MLM company is derived from a non-salaried workforce selling the company’s products or services, while the earnings of the participants are derived from a pyramid-shaped or binary compensation commission system. An MLM strategy may be an illegal pyramid scheme.
?
adjective
adjective (INFLUENCED)
easily influenced or harmed by something:
She isn’t very _ to flattery.
These plants are particularly _ to frost.
Among particularly _children, the disease can develop very fast.
used to describe someone who is easily emotionally influenced:
They persuade _teenagers to part with their money.
_ adjective (POSSIBLE)
[ after verb ] formal
(especially of an idea or statement) able to be understood, proved, explained, etc. in a particular way:
Shakespeare’s plays are susceptible to various interpretations.
susceptible
adjective
UK /səˈsep.tə.bəl/ US /səˈsep.tə.bəl/
susceptible adjective (INFLUENCED)
easily influenced or harmed by something:
She isn’t very susceptible to flattery.
These plants are particularly susceptible to frost.
Among particularly susceptible children, the disease can develop very fast.
used to describe someone who is easily emotionally influenced:
They persuade susceptible teenagers to part with their money.
susceptible adjective (POSSIBLE)
[ after verb ] formal
(especially of an idea or statement) able to be understood, proved, explained, etc. in a particular way:
Shakespeare’s plays are susceptible to various interpretations.
UK The facts are susceptible of other explanations.
?
verb [ I ] disapproving
to speak or write and give your opinion about something as if you knew everything about it and as if only your opinion was correct:
pontificate
verb [ I ] disapproving
UK /pɒnˈtɪf.ɪ.keɪt/ US /pɑːnˈtɪf.ə.keɪt/
to speak or write and give your opinion about something as if you knew everything about it and as if only your opinion was correct:
I think it should be illegal for non-parents to pontificate on/about parenting.
— phrasal verb
informal
to start to do something as part of a group, especially something helpful:
pitch in
— phrasal verb with pitch verb
UK /pɪtʃ/ US /pɪtʃ/
informal
to start to do something as part of a group, especially something helpful:
If we all pitch in together, it shouldn’t take too long.
[ + to infinitive ] When I bought this house, all my friends pitched in to help fix it up.
My brother pitched in with an offer of help.
After we had seen the video everyone started pitching in with comments on its faults.
???
— phrasal verb
to escape from something or someone following you:
They _ the police _ the scent by travelling on false passports.
throw sth/sb off
— phrasal verb with throw verb
UK /θrəʊ/ US /θroʊ/
threw | thrown
to escape from something or someone following you:
They threw the police off the scent by travelling on false passports.
? (v) => ? (n)
? is when people cannot stop fixating on a particular thought.
Cognitively absorbing activities, such as completing a puzzle or holding a yoga pose, can help break the cycle of rumination.
Ruminate (v) => Rumination (n)
Rumination is when people cannot stop fixating on a particular thought.
Cognitively absorbing activities, such as completing a puzzle or holding a yoga pose, can help break the cycle of rumination.
?:
dad’s big tummy
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Dadbod:
dad’s big tummy
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?
adjective disapproving
C2
believing that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere:
She has a pretty _ view of men.
I’ve always been deeply _ about politicians.
used to say that someone’s feelings or emotions are used to your own advantage:
She works in that most cynical of industries - advertising.
He praises my cooking but it’s just a cynical ploy to get me to make him dinner.
not trusting or respecting the goodness of other people and their actions, but believing that people are interested only in themselves:
Listening to politicians for too long can make you cynical.
She’s become cynical about men.
cynical
adjective disapproving
UK /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/ US /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/
C2
believing that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere:
She has a pretty cynical view of men.
I’ve always been deeply cynical about politicians.
used to say that someone’s feelings or emotions are used to your own advantage:
She works in that most cynical of industries - advertising.
He praises my cooking but it’s just a cynical ploy to get me to make him dinner.
not trusting or respecting the goodness of other people and their actions, but believing that people are interested only in themselves:
Listening to politicians for too long can make you cynical.
She’s become cynical about men.
?
verb
dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something.
haggle
/ˈhaɡ(ə)l/
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verb
dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something.= bargain
It’s traditional that you haggle over/about the price of things in the market.
??
= paper fortune teller
cootie catcher (n)
= paper fortune teller
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?(n)
lack or loss of appetite for food (as a medical condition).
an emotional disorder characterized by an obsessive desire to lose weight by refusing to eat.
noun: anorexia nervosa; plural noun: anorexia nervosas
=> ? (adj, n for people)
adjective
relating to, characterized by, or suffering from anorexia.
noun
1.
a person suffering from anorexia.
2.
a medicine which produces a loss of appetite.
anorexia (n)/
ˌanəˈrɛksɪə/
noun: anorexia
lack or loss of appetite for food (as a medical condition).
an emotional disorder characterized by an obsessive desire to lose weight by refusing to eat.
noun: anorexia nervosa; plural noun: anorexia nervosas
=> anorexic (adj, n for people)
/anəˈrɛksɪk/
adjective
relating to, characterized by, or suffering from anorexia.
noun
1.
a person suffering from anorexia.
2.
a medicine which produces a loss of appetite.
?
adj
(of a person or wrongful act, especially a crime) utterly odious or wicked.
“a battery of _ crimes”
a _ crime
heinous
/ˈheɪnəs,ˈhiːnəs/
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adjective
adjective: heinous
(of a person or wrongful act, especially a crime) utterly odious or wicked.
“a battery of heinous crimes”
? (n,v)
= lie
=> tell a ?
fib (n,v)
= lie
=> tell a fib
There are 366 days in a ……….year.
There are 366 days in a LEAP year.
??
noun [ U ]
in television and radio broadcasting, the time when the largest number of people are watching or listening:
The interview will be broadcast during _ _.
- TV
prime time
noun [ U ]
UK /ˈpraɪm ˌtaɪm/ US /ˈpraɪm ˌtaɪm/
in television and radio broadcasting, the time when the largest number of people are watching or listening:
The interview will be broadcast during prime time.
prime-time TV
?
noun [ C ]
a small extra floor between one floor of a building and the next floor up:
You can look down from the _ onto the ground floor lobby.
The shoe department is on the _ floor.
mezzanine
noun [ C ]
UK /ˈmez.ə.niːn/ /ˈmet.sə.niːn/ US /ˈmet.sə.niːn/ /ˈmez.ə.niːn/
a small extra floor between one floor of a building and the next floor up:
You can look down from the mezzanine onto the ground floor lobby.
The shoe department is on the mezzanine floor.
?
noun [ U ] US (UK ?)
the quality of being honest and telling the truth, especially about a difficult or embarrassing subject:
“We really don’t know what to do about it,” she said with surprising _.
?
adjective approving
honest and telling the truth, especially about something difficult or painful:
candor
noun [ U ] US (UK candour)
US /ˈkæn.dɚ/ UK /ˈkæn.dər/
the quality of being honest and telling the truth, especially about a difficult or embarrassing subject:
“We really don’t know what to do about it,” she said with surprising candor.
candid
adjective approving
UK /ˈkæn.dɪd/ US /ˈkæn.dɪd/
honest and telling the truth, especially about something difficult or painful:
The two presidents have had candid talks about the current crisis.
To be candid with you, I think you’re making a dreadful mistake.
?
noun [ U ]
a structure of metal poles and wooden boards put against a building for workers to stand on when they want to reach the higher parts of the building:
_ has been erected around the tower and repair work will start next week.
scaffolding
noun [ U ]
UK /ˈskæf.əl.dɪŋ/ US /ˈskæf.əl.dɪŋ/
a structure of metal poles and wooden boards put against a building for workers to stand on when they want to reach the higher parts of the building: (gg for image)
Scaffolding has been erected around the tower and repair work will start next week.
?
adjective POLITICS usually disapproving
(of people in authority) making decisions for other people rather than letting them take responsibility for their own lives:
The country has a _ culture.
He had a _ attitude toward his peers.
paternalistic
adjective POLITICS usually disapproving
UK /pəˌtɜː.nəˈlɪs.tɪk/ US /pəˌtɝː.nəˈlɪs.tɪk/
(of people in authority) making decisions for other people rather than letting them take responsibility for their own lives (gia trưởng):
The country has a paternalistic culture.
He had a paternalistic attitude toward his peers.
?????
idiom
to be so worried, confused, or annoyed that you do not know what to do next:
I’m ____. I don’t know how to help him.
be at your wits’ end
to be so worried, confused, or annoyed that you do not know what to do next:
I’m at my wits’ end. I don’t know how to help him.
?
adjective [ after verb ] UK slang
having no money:
I get paid each Friday, and by Tuesday I’m always _.
skint (=broke)
adjective [ after verb ] UK slang
UK /skɪnt/ US /skɪnt/
having no money:
I get paid each Friday, and by Tuesday I’m always skint.
?
noun [ C ]
đu ngựa/ đu quay
merry-go-round
noun [ C ]
UK /ˈmer.i.ɡəʊˌraʊnd/ US /ˈmer.i.ɡoʊˌraʊnd/
đu ngựa/ đu quay (google for image)
?
adjective disapproving
? reaction, response, person, etc.
a quick reaction that does not allow you time to consider something carefully
knee-jerk
adjective disapproving
UK /ˈniː.dʒɜːk/ US /ˈniː.dʒɝːk/
knee-jerk reaction, response, person, etc.
a quick reaction that does not allow you time to consider something carefully
A victim’s knee-jerk reaction to the crime is often revenge.
???
idiom
informal
to try to persuade someone to believe something that is not true, as a joke: (=tease)
pull sb’s leg
informal
to try to persuade someone to believe something that is not true, as a joke (= tease):
Is it really your car or are you pulling my leg?
??
informal
to walk somewhere, or to walk somewhere quickly:
We missed the bus and had to _ _.
hoof it
informal
to walk somewhere, or to walk somewhere quickly:
We missed the bus and had to hoof it.
?
verb
UK offensive
to have sex with someone
noun
shag
UK /ʃæɡ/ US /ʃæɡ/
verb (used with or without object)
to have sexual intercourse (with):
He was caught shagging his friend’s sister.
Sorry, but I don’t shag with just anyone.
noun
an act or instance of sexual intercourse:
It’s been a while since I’ve had a shag.
a sexual partner, or a person considered as a sexual object:
I bet she’d be a good shag.
?
noun [ C ] humorous disapproving
a person, especially a man, who is very clever and interested only in studying and other mental activities
egghead
noun [ C ] humorous disapproving
UK /ˈeɡ.hed/ US /ˈeɡ.hed/
a person, especially a man, who is very clever and interested only in studying and other mental activities
?
?
verb [ T ]
to prevent someone from being part of a group because you dislike the person or disapprove of something the person has done:
She was _ by fellow officers after bringing charges against her partner.
=> ?
noun [ U ] US
Those who refused to conform risked _.
verb [ T ]
to refuse to buy a product or take part in an activity as a way of expressing strong disapproval:
People were urged to _ the country’s products.
The union called on its members to _ the meeting.
?
noun [ C ] UK US
A _ of/against goods from the EU began in June.
boycott
ostracize
verb [ T ]
US /ˈɑs·trəˌsɑɪz/
to prevent someone from being part of a group because you dislike the person or disapprove of something the person has done:
She was ostracized by fellow officers after bringing charges against her partner.
ostracism
noun [ U ] US /ˈɑs·trəˌsɪz·əm/
Those who refused to conform risked ostracism.
verb [ T ]
UK /ˈbɔɪ.kɒt/ US /ˈbɔɪ.kɑːt/
to refuse to buy a product or take part in an activity as a way of expressing strong disapproval:
People were urged to boycott the country’s products.
The union called on its members to boycott the meeting.
boycott
noun [ C ] UK US
A boycott of/against goods from the EU began in June.
A ? dream is a type of dream where the dreamer becomes aware that they are dreaming.
A lucid dream is a type of dream where the dreamer becomes aware that they are dreaming.
?
noun
the money or other means needed for a particular purpose.
“they lacked the _ to pay”
They have the _ to ….
wherewithal
/ˈwɛːwɪðɔːl/
noun
the money or other means needed for a particular purpose.
“they lacked the wherewithal to pay”
??????
idiom
INFORMAL
be pursuing a mistaken or misguided line of thought or course of action.
“his wife thinks he’s under suspicion, but I’m sure she’s ______”
be barking up the wrong tree
phrase of bark
INFORMAL
be pursuing a mistaken or misguided line of thought or course of action.
“his wife thinks he’s under suspicion, but I’m sure she’s barking up the wrong tree”
?
adjective
(of love or friendship) intimate and affectionate but not sexual (=non-sexual)
“their relationship is purely _”
platonic
/pləˈtɒnɪk/
adjective
(of love or friendship) intimate and affectionate but not sexual.
“their relationship is purely platonic”
?
noun
a person who is or claims to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity.
“the sex was so ambiguous and romantic that none but a _ could find it objectionable”
prude
/pruːd/
noun: prude; plural noun: prudes
a person who is or claims to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity.
“the sex was so ambiguous and romantic that none but a prude could find it objectionable”
?
crude and offensive in a sexual way (=vulgar).
“she began to gyrate to the music and sing a _ song”
lewd
/l(j)uːd/
adjective: lewd; comparative adjective: lewder; superlative adjective: lewdest
crude and offensive in a sexual way (=vulgar).
“she began to gyrate to the music and sing a lewd song”
?
noun
amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.
“his six-foot frame shook with ?”
mirth
/məːθ/
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noun
noun: mirth
amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.
“his six-foot frame shook with mirth”
have … ????
idiom
to be involved with many activities or jobs at the same time or to make certain that there are always several possibilities available:
have a few, several, etc. irons in the fire
to be involved with many activities or jobs at the same time or to make certain that there are always several possibilities available:
If that job application doesn’t work out I’ve got a couple more irons in the fire.
?
adjective
having strength, energy, and a strong sex drive (typically used of a man).
“he was a powerful, ? man”
virile
/ˈvɪraɪl $ ˈvɪrəl/
adjective
having strength, energy, and a strong sex drive (typically used of a man).
“he was a powerful, virile man”
?
noun
a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.
“the ? for all corporate ills”
panacea
/ˌpanəˈsiːə/
noun
a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.
“the panacea for all corporate ills”
To d e t ox i f y t h e b o d y w h i l e
simultaneously adding in all necessary nutrients is the ultimate panacea!
?
verb [ I or T ] mainly US informal
to quickly suggest ideas to be discussed without thinking about them carefully:
I’m just _ing here.
The writers sat around for an hour, _ing ideas for a character.
spitball
verb [ I or T ] mainly US informal
UK /ˈspɪt.bɔːl/ US /ˈspɪt.bɑːl/
to quickly suggest ideas to be discussed without thinking about them carefully:
I’m just spitballing here.
The writers sat around for an hour, spitballing ideas for a character.
?
verb [ I or T ] US
(UK ?)
to watch people taking an exam in order to check that they do not cheat:
Miss Jekyll will be proctoring today.
He proctored our final.
?
noun [ C ] US
(UK ?)
a person whose job is to watch people taking an exam in order to check that they do not cheat:
If you need more paper, please ask the proctor.
Students must be supervised by one proctor for every 25 test takers.
proctor
verb [ I or T ] US
UK /ˈprɒk.tər/ US /ˈprɑːk.tɚ/
(UK invigilate)
to watch people taking an exam in order to check that they do not cheat:
Miss Jekyll will be proctoring today.
He proctored our final.
proctor
noun [ C ] US
UK /ˈprɒk.tər/ US /ˈprɑːk.tɚ/
(UK invigilator)
a person whose job is to watch people taking an exam in order to check that they do not cheat:
If you need more paper, please ask the proctor.
Students must be supervised by one proctor for every 25 test takers.
?
adjective old-fashioned
rude and showing no respect, or referring to sex, especially in a humorous way:
a _ remark/manner/look
a _ postcard/magazine
saucy
adjective old-fashioned
UK /ˈsɔː.si/ US /ˈsɑː.si/
rude and showing no respect, or referring to sex, especially in a humorous way:
a saucy remark/manner/look
a saucy postcard/magazine
?
noun
someone who often complains
v
to complain angrily
grouch
verb [ I ] informal
UK /ɡraʊtʃ/ US /ɡraʊtʃ/
to complain in an angry way:
Oh, stop grouching!
grouch
noun [ C ] informal
UK /ɡraʊtʃ/ US /ɡraʊtʃ/
a person who often complains
When playing game, Scarlett’s grandma used to remind her not to say “my ?” (American English), but “my ?” (British), but this is more relaxed nowadays, especially since Scarlett’s generation.
When playing game, Scarlett’s grandma used to remind her not to say “my go” (American English), but “my turn” (British), but this is more relaxed nowadays, especially since Scarlett’s generation.
?
noun [ C ]
(UK also ?)
especially in the past, a person who travelled to different places to sell small goods, usually by going from house to house
disapproving
someone who gives ideas to other people:
a ? of New Age philosophies
peddler
noun [ C ]
UK /ˈped.lər/ US /ˈped.lɚ/
(UK also pedlar)
especially in the past, a person who travelled to different places to sell small goods, usually by going from house to house
disapproving
someone who gives ideas to other people:
a peddler of New Age philosophies
?
noun
a medicine prepared by an unqualified person, especially one that is not considered effective.
“a ? (lang băm) who sells ?”
an idea that someone thinks will solve a problem easily, but will probably not help at all
an economic _
nostrum
/ˈnɒstrəm/
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noun
a medicine prepared by an unqualified person, especially one that is not considered effective.
“a charlatan (lang băm) /ˈʃɑːlətən/ who sells nostrums”
an idea that someone thinks will solve a problem easily, but will probably not help at all
an economic nostrum
noun
a system of complementary medicine in which ailments are treated by minute doses of natural substances that in larger amounts would produce symptoms of the ailment.
?
adjective
homeopathy
/ˌhəʊmɪˈɒpəθi,hɒmɪˈɒpəθi/
noun
a system of complementary medicine in which ailments are treated by minute doses of natural substances that in larger amounts would produce symptoms of the ailment.
A basic belief behind homeopathy is “like cures like” (lấy độc trị độc?)
homeopathic
/ˌhəʊmɪəˈpaθɪk,ˌhɒmɪəˈpaθɪk/
adjective
relating to or using homeopathy.
“homeopathic medicine/remedies”
To _ is also to add to something in many places:
He _ed his speech with jokes.
To pepper is also to add to something in many places:
He peppered his speech with jokes.
?
noun [ U ] disapproving
the situation in which someone important gives jobs to friends rather than to independent people who have the necessary skills and experience
cronyism
noun [ U ] disapproving
UK /ˈkrəʊ.ni.ɪzm/ US /ˈkroʊ.ni.ɪzm/
the situation in which someone important gives jobs to friends rather than to independent people who have the necessary skills and experience
cronyism vs nepotism:
= give jobs to FRIENDS vs FAMILY MEMBERS
?? someone/something
— phrasal verb
(NOT CONSIDER)
to refuse to consider what someone says, or to not admit that something may be true or important:
=> ? (noun, informal):
a rejection or dismissal of someone by treating them as unimportant.
brush off someone/something
— phrasal verb with brush verb
US /brʌʃ/
(NOT CONSIDER)
to refuse to consider what someone says, or to not admit that something may be true or important:
The committee chairman brushed her off when she tried to raise the issue.
Ehrlich brushes off suggestions that he’s spending taxpayer dollars for campaign ads.
=> Brushoff (noun, informal):
a rejection or dismissal of someone by treating them as unimportant.
“he’s given her the brush-off”
=» give sb the brush-off / get the brush-off
?
noun
[ C ] informal
a short argument, usually about something that is not important:
She was having a _ with her brother about who should do the washing up.
spat
noun
UK /spæt/ US /spæt/
spat noun (ARGUMENT)
[ C ] informal
a short argument, usually about something that is not important:
She was having a spat with her brother about who should do the washing up.
???
exactly right, often an exact amount of money or time:
Her description of the play was right _ _ _.
=> ?????
informal
: to be very accurate about something
You hit it on the nose when you said she has a controlling personality.
on the nose
exactly right, often an exact amount of money or time:
Her description of the play was right on the nose.
=> hit it on the nose
informal
: to be very accurate about something
You hit it on the nose when you said she has a controlling personality.
?
noun [ C usually plural ]
a strange habit or characteristic that is seen as not important and not harming anyone:
We all have our little _s.
foible
noun [ C usually plural ]
UK /ˈfɔɪ.bəl/ US /ˈfɔɪ.bəl/
a strange habit or characteristic that is seen as not important and not harming anyone:
We all have our little foibles.
?
noun/ verb (infomal)
(a) desire, longing for sth
=> (have a) _ for sth
I have a _ for affordable education/ travelling.
yen
noun/ verb (infomal)
(a) desire, longing for sth
=> (have a) yen for sth
I have a yen for affordable education/ travelling.
? (verb) = learn
Learners cannot ? a lot of information at once.
assimilate (verb) = learn
/əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/
Learners cannot assimilate a lot of information at once.
? (verb) (formal) = make
=> ? sb/sth adj
His cuteness _s me shy.
render (verb) (formal) = make
=> render sb/sth adj
His cuteness renders me shy.
Our foibles render us all the more deserving of love.
? = hate
verb [ T ]
C2
to hate someone or something:
From an early age the brothers have loathed each other.
“Do you like fish?” “No, I loathe it.”
[ + -ing verb ] I loathe doing housework.
loathe = hate
verb [ T ]
UK /ləʊð/ US /loʊð/
C2
to hate someone or something:
From an early age the brothers have loathed each other.
“Do you like fish?” “No, I loathe it.”
[ + -ing verb ] I loathe doing housework.
? = a lot of (too much/ many) sth
noun [ S ] formal
C2
a very large amount of something, especially a larger amount than you need, want, or can deal with:
There’s a _ of books about the royal family.
The _ of regulations is both contradictory and confusing.
plethora = a lot of (too much/ many) sth
noun [ S ] formal
UK /ˈpleθ.ər.ə/ US /ˈpleθ.ɚ.ə/
C2
a very large amount of something, especially a larger amount than you need, want, or can deal with:
There’s a plethora of books about the royal family.
The plethora of regulations is both contradictory and confusing.
?
verb
?to do sth = try to do sth
I ?to read 10 books in one year.
noun (C or U)
= an attempt to do sth
This is the result of my recent ? to improve teaching quality.
endeavo(u)r
verb
endeavor to do sth = try to do sth
I endeavor to read 10 books in one year.
noun (C or U)
= an attempt to do sth
This is the result of my recent endeavor to improve teaching quality.
?
(n)
a current of cool air in a room
e.g. I’m a bit cold because of the _ coming from the windows.
=> ? (adj)
draught
(n)
a current of cool air in a room
e.g. I’m a bit cold because of the draught coming from the windows.
=> draughty (adj)
?
noun [ C ]
a person who is blamed for something that someone else has done:
The captain was made a _ for the team’s failure.
scapegoat
noun [ C ]
UK /ˈskeɪp.ɡəʊt/ US /ˈskeɪp.ɡoʊt/
a person who is blamed for something that someone else has done:
The captain was made a scapegoat for the team’s failure.
?
adjective [ before noun ] informal
certain or likely, especially to succeed:
surefire
adjective [ before noun ] informal
UK /ˈʃɔː.faɪər/ US /ˈʃʊr.faɪr/
certain or likely, especially to succeed:
The film looks a surefire Oscar winner.
Running into the street like that is a surefire way to get hurt.
?
adjective
(of a voice or a person) having a rough voice, often because of a sore throat or a cold:
a ? voice
She sounded a bit ? .
You’ll make yourself hoarse if you keep shouting like that!
hoarse
adjective
UK /hɔːs/ US /hɔːrs/
(of a voice or a person) having a rough voice, often because of a sore throat or a cold:
a hoarse voice
She sounded a bit hoarse.
You’ll make yourself hoarse if you keep shouting like that!
??? = ? oneself ?:
behave in a way that makes you more superior to other people
I hate those who often _ _ _.
put on airs = give oneself airs:
behave in a way that makes you more superior to other people
I hate those who often put on airs.
I am trying not to give anyone unsolicited advice, just because I want to give myself airs.
?
adjective formal
wearing glasses:
a small, _ man in a drab suit
bespectacled
adjective formal
UK /bɪˈspek.tə.kəld/ US /bɪˈspek.tə.kəld/
wearing glasses:
a small, bespectacled man in a drab suit
?
adjective
C2
causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone because that thing or person is large, powerful, or difficult:
a ? obstacle/task
a ? adversary/enemy/opponent
a ? intellect
(disapproving) the director and his formidable wife
formidable
adjective
UK /fɔːˈmɪd.ə.bəl/ US /fɔːrˈmɪd.ə.bəl/
C2
causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone because that thing or person is large, powerful, or difficult:
a formidable obstacle/task
a formidable adversary/enemy/opponent
a formidable intellect
(disapproving) the director and his formidable wife
? your ?
rotate one’s thumbs round each other with the fingers linked together.
be bored or idle because one has nothing to do.
“I have been sitting here for goodness knows how long twiddling my thumbs”
twiddle your thumbs
rotate one’s thumbs round each other with the fingers linked together.
be bored or idle because one has nothing to do.
“I have been sitting here for goodness knows how long twiddling my thumbs”
?
adjective (ENTHUSIASTIC)
enthusiastic, energetic, and often loudly expressed:
a ? welcome
a _ laugh
adjective (LARGE)
large or (especially of food) in large amounts:
We ate a _ breakfast before we set off.
She’s got a _ appetite (= she eats a lot).
? is also used to mean satisfying to the taste:
a ? vegetable soup
hearty
adjective
UK /ˈhɑː.ti/ US /ˈhɑːr.t̬i/
hearty adjective (ENTHUSIASTIC)
enthusiastic, energetic, and often loudly expressed:
a hearty welcome
a hearty laugh
hearty adjective (LARGE)
large or (especially of food) in large amounts:
We ate a hearty breakfast before we set off.
She’s got a hearty appetite (= she eats a lot).
Hearty is also used to mean satisfying to the taste:
a hearty vegetable soup
?
adjective
C1 (kích động)
unable to control your feelings or behaviour because you are extremely frightened, angry, excited, etc.:
Calm down, you’re getting ?.
The police were accused of ? over-reaction.
_ laughter (= uncontrolled laughter)
informal
extremely funny:
His last film was ?.
hysterical
adjective
UK /hɪˈster.ɪ.kəl/ US /hɪˈster.ɪ.kəl/
C1
unable to control your feelings or behaviour because you are extremely frightened, angry, excited, etc.:
Calm down, you’re getting hysterical.
The police were accused of hysterical over-reaction.
hysterical laughter (= uncontrolled laughter)
informal
extremely funny:
His last film was hysterical.
?
verb [ I ] mainly UK
to laugh nervously, often at something that you feel you should not be laughing at:
titter
verb [ I ] mainly UK
UK /ˈtɪt.ər/ US /ˈtɪt̬.ɚ/
to laugh nervously, often at something that you feel you should not be laughing at:
A couple of the younger teachers tittered at his dirty jokes.
Their performance left the audience tittering with embarrassed laughter.
?
adjective usually approving
C1
containing or having experience of people and things from many different parts of the world:
New York or London is a highly ? city.
cosmopolitan
adjective usually approving
UK /ˌkɒz.məˈpɒl.ɪ.tən/ US /ˌkɑːz.məˈpɑː.lɪ.t̬ən/
C1
containing or having experience of people and things from many different parts of the world:
New York is a highly cosmopolitan city.
?
INFORMAL
a young man thought to be very active sexually or regarded as a good sexual partner.
stud
INFORMAL
a young man thought to be very active sexually or regarded as a good sexual partner.
“a rugged, hairy-chested stud”
? verb [intransitive]
1 if a river, stream, road etc _, it has a lot of bends rather than going in a straight line
_ along/across/down etc
2 [always + adverb/preposition] to walk somewhere in a slow relaxed way rather than take the most direct way possible
_ along/through etc
Cows still _ through these villages.
3 (also _ on) if a conversation or piece of writing _s on, it is too long and has no purpose or structure
—? noun [plural]
his aimless meanderings through Europe
—? noun [countable]
?
adjective
moving slowly in no particular direction or with no clear purpose:
me‧an‧der /miˈændə $ -ər/ verb [intransitive]
1 if a river, stream, road etc meanders, it has a lot of bends rather than going in a straight line
meander along/across/down etc
The river meandered gently along the valley floor.
2 [always + adverb/preposition] to walk somewhere in a slow relaxed way rather than take the most direct way possible
meander along/through etc
Ari and I meandered around the shops in Innsbruck.
A handsome man, clean-shaven and thoughtful, in a Barbour jacket meandered along after them.
• Many miles of paths meander through beautiful woodland, parkland and alongside lochs and rivers.
Cows still meander through these villages.
3 (also meander on) if a conversation or piece of writing meanders on, it is too long and has no purpose or structure
—meanderings noun [plural]
his aimless meanderings through Europe
—meander noun [countable]
meandering
adjective
UK /miˈæn.dər.ɪŋ/ US /miˈæn.dɚ.ɪŋ/
moving slowly in no particular direction or with no clear purpose:
a meandering river
a long meandering speech
* (my example) Making progress in learning is a meandering process.
?
adjective
INFORMAL•BRITISH
1.
unpleasant and of poor quality.
“a _ little hotel”
2.
unwell.
“I felt _ and had to leave early”
grotty
/ˈɡrɒti/
adjective
INFORMAL•BRITISH
1.
unpleasant and of poor quality.
“a grotty little hotel”
2.
unwell.
“I felt grotty and had to leave early”
? adjective
= smart
informal
fashionable:
sharp adjective (FASHIONABLE)
= smart
informal
fashionable:
Tony is a very sharp dresser.
a sharp-suited (=sharp-dressed) business executive
Tod looked really sharp in his tux.
a sharp suit
?
noun [ C ]
a tight piece of clothing that covers the body but not the legs, usually worn by female dancers or women doing physical exercise
leotard
noun [ C ]
UK /ˈliː.ə.tɑːd/ US /ˈliː.ə.tɑːrd/
a tight piece of clothing that covers the body but not the legs, usually worn by female dancers or women doing physical exercise
Taylor Swift often wears a glittery leotard while performing.
?
adjective
C2
extremely happy and excited, often because something has happened or been achieved:
elated
adjective
UK /iˈleɪ.tɪd/ US /iˈleɪ.t̬ɪd/
C2
extremely happy and excited, often because something has happened or been achieved:
The prince was reported to be elated at/by the birth of his daughter.
I am elated to be here with you today.
?
noun [ C ] informal humorous
an extremely large, but not an exact, number:
bazillion = bajillion
noun [ C ] informal humorous
UK /bəˈzɪl.jən/ US /bəˈzɪl.jən/
an extremely large, but not an exact, number:
We have a bazillion cable channels and we don’t want to watch any of them.
Young children often ask a bazillion questions.
(also ???????)
C2
start doing something new and difficult without help or preparation
jump in at the deep end
(also throw sb in at the deep end)
C2
If you jump or are thrown in at the deep end, you start doing something new and difficult without help or preparation
? sb/sth ?/?
— phrasal verb
mainly UK informal
to behave in a silly way, or to treat someone or something in a careless way:
muck sb/sth about/around
— phrasal verb with muck verb
UK /mʌk/ US /mʌk/
mainly UK informal
to behave in a silly way, or to treat someone or something in a careless way:
Stop mucking about with those ornaments, you’ll break something!
I’m fed up with them mucking me about and cancelling our arrangements.
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— phrasal verb
UK informal
to start or continue doing something, especially more quickly or with more energy after a pause:
crack on
— phrasal verb with crack verb
UK /kræk/ US /kræk/
UK informal
to start or continue doing something, especially more quickly or with more energy after a pause:
The meeting needs to finish by 5, so we’d better crack on.
Now we’ve prepared the walls we can crack on with the painting.
someone’s ability to think of clever new ways of doing something:
ingenuity
noun [ U ]
UK /ˌɪn.dʒəˈnjuː.ə.ti/ US /ˌɪn.dʒəˈnjuː.ə.t̬i/
someone’s ability to think of clever new ways of doing something:
I was impressed by the ingenuity and energy of the contestants.
It took some time and a little ingenuity, but we were able to rescue the animals.
