Words & phrases 1 Flashcards
If they engage in any complex activity
To draw into, involve
“Engage a shy person in conversation.”
The excess insulin in their bloodstream will mop up all their blood sugar
Defeat thoroughly
“He mopped up the floor with his opponents”
Lo bacan de todo esto es sentir que valió la pena
The cool thing about all this is feeling like it was worth it
Es bastante agradable conversar con ella
She is quite pleasant to talk to.
synonym: nice
Que en mi vida había visto
That in my life I had seen
asi es como tiene que ser
This is how it has to be
Cuentan con el registro de vacunación desde el año 2010 en adelante (…)
They have a vaccination record from 2010 onwards (…)
Estos días han sido difícil pedir información debido a los feriados del 31 y 1 aqui en chile
These days it has been difficult to request information due to the holidays of the 31st and 1st here in Chile
strife (strīf)
1 Definition - 2 Synonym - 3 sentences
1.A conflict or quarrel, less than a fight
2.conflict-discord
3.Monica always strives to provide excellent service to her clients
res·o·lute /rĕz′ə-lo͞ot/
1 Definition - 2 Synonym - 3 sentences
1.adj. Firm or determined; unwavering.
2. decided - decisive
3.She entered the room with resolute steps.
appal (əˈpɔːl)
1 Definition - 2 Synonym - 3 sentences
- .(informal) to fill with horror; shock or dismay
- frighten, scare
- She’s starting to look like her mother, which appals me.
petty (pĕt′ē)
1 Definition - 2 Synonym - 3 sentences
- Of small importance; trivial
- minor, trivial
- a petty grievance
petty (pĕt′ē)
1 Definition - 2 Synonym - 3 sentences
- Of small importance; trivial
- minor, trivial
- a petty grievance
a·cute (ə-kyo͞ot′)
1 Definition - 2 Synonym - 3 sentences
- Reacting easily to stimuli or impressions; sensitive; “agudo”
- serious, important
- The war aggravated an acute economic crisis.
Grunting
Translation
Gruñir
Mend
To make repairs or restoration to; fix.
Y dices lo que quieres decir
and you mean what you say
Appal
to fill with horror; shock or dismay
I was appalled by the news