Words_24.8 Flashcards
get a nip or tuck
a medical operation in which skin is removed or made tighter to make somebody look younger or more attractive, especially a facelift
do-gooder
a person who tries to help other people but who does it in a way that is annoying
Members of the church are not just a bunch of do-gooders.
gardenia
a bush with shiny leaves and large white or yellow flowers with a sweet smell, also called gardenias
known for= renowned for=earn the title of
In the gardening world, the Gardenia has earned the title of one of the most fragrant flowers around, and this comes as no surprise.
acidic: having a very bitter sharp taste
Some fruit juices are very acidic.
Be ready to grow it under the proper conditions like acidic, well-drained soil, morning sun and afternoon shade, and proper fertilization.
take delicate care of your liver
Like it or not, garlic contains lots of substances that are good for your liver. It’s rich in selenium, which enhances the effects of antioxidants and detoxifies your body.
detoxify
etoxify (something) to remove harmful substances or poisons from something; to become free from harmful substances
She recommends bitter greens to cleanse and detoxify the body.
green leaf vegetables
take in moderation
cognitive resilience
social stereotypes
keep faith in ….
turmeric
a yellow powder made from the root of an Asian plant, used in cooking as a spice, especially in curry
Casanova
a man who has sex with a lot of women
fussy
too concerned about having things exactly as you want them; hard to please
fussy parents
She’s such a fussy eater.
fine-tune
fine-tune something to make very small changes to something so that it is as good as it can possibly be
mock-up
a model or a copy of something, often the same size as it, that is used for testing, or for showing people what the real thing will look like
He was looking at a mock-up of the following day’s front page.
stickler
stickler (for something) a person who thinks that a particular quality or type of behaviour is very important and expects other people to think and behave in the same way
a stickler for punctuality
conundrum
a confusing problem or question that is very difficult to solve
The role of clouds is one of the big conundrums of climatology.
relentless
not stopping; not getting less strong
SYNONYM unrelenting
her relentless pursuit of perfection
The sun was relentless
botanist
a scientist who studies botany
carnivorous
eating meat; consisting of meat
carnivorous mammals/plants
stave off
to prevent something bad from affecting you for a period of time; to delay something
to stave off hunger
buffer
a thing or person that reduces a shock or protects somebody/something against difficulties
buffer against something Support from family and friends acts as a buffer against stress.
take stock of st
to stop and think carefully about the way in which a particular situation is developing in order to decide what to do next
It was time to stand back and take stock of his career.
bode well/ill (for somebody/something)
(formal) to be a good/bad sign for somebody/something
SYNONYM augur
These figures do not bode well for the company’s future.
imperious
assuming power and authority without justification; arrogant and domineering
Ex: The wizard had imperious demands
impassionate
not influenced by strong emotion and so be able to be rational and impartial.
