Workbook words Flashcards
To make sb feel that they don’t belong in a particular group
To alienate
When sb is made to feel that they don’t belong in a particular group
Alienated
Sth that makes sb feel that they don’t belong in a particular group
Alienating
The feeling that you don’t belong in a particular group
Alienation
A connection or relationship between people or organizations
Association
To keep changing your mind or what you are doing (idiom)
Chop and change
To discover the facts about sth; to calculate sth exactly
Determine
Near, in a place where sb/sth can be reached easily (idiom)
Close at hand
To return to the situation you were in at the beginning, because yuo made no progress (idiom)
Back to square one
The feeling of being no longer satisfied with your situation, organization, etc. and therefore not loyal to it
Disaffection
To increase or further improve the good quality, value or status of sb/sth
To enhance
To prevent sb/sth from taking part in sth or entering place
To exclude (from)
Prevented from taking part in sth or entering place
Exluded
The act of preventing sb/sth from entering a place or taking part in sth
Exclusion
Only to be used by one particular person or group; only given to 1 partclr person or group
Exclusive
To cause sth to happen or exist (idiom)
To give rise to
To become more and more successful (idiom)
To go from strength to strength
To be closely connected such that one thing causes one another
To go hand in hand
Language that produces pictures in the minds of people reading or listening
Imagery
When sth is surprising because there’s a reason which may have prevented it
In spite of
The state of being alone or lonely
Isolation
To move violently because of a sudden shock (idiom)
To jump out of one’s skin
To improve the way in which sth is developing (idiom)
To make great strides
To be honest and open about sth; to not hesitate to do sth (idiom)
To make no bones about
The process or result of making sb feel as if they’re not important or can’t influence; the act of putting sb in aposition in which they have no power
Marginalization
To change the rules for sth, or conditions under which it is done, so it becomes more difficult for sb (idiom)
To move the goalposts
To try to improve your performance, work, behaviour (idiom)
To pull your socks up
A friendly relationship in which people understand each other very well
Rapport
The fact of doing or saying the same thing many times
Repetition
To repair a building, work of art, etc. so that it looks as it did originally
To restore
To make sth happen
To result in
To reverse
To change sth completely so that it is the opposite of what it was before
To revert
To return to a former state; start doing sth again that you used to do in the past
To separate people in different races, religions or sexes and treat them in a different way
To segregate into
Separated by race, religion or sex and treated in a different way
Segregated
The act of policy of separating people of different races, religions or sexes and treat them in a different way
Segregation
To have an important influence on the way that sb/sth develops
To shape
Used to say that sth has happened because of sb/sth
Thanks to
Used to introduce an opinion that makes what you have just said seem less strong
That said
A change that sb/sth causes in sb/sth else; a result
The effect of
The effect that sb/sth has on the way a person thinks or behaves or on the way that sth works or develops
The influence of
Used to introduce the logical result of sth that has just been mentioned
Therefore
To completely change the appearance or character of sth, especially so that it is better
To transform
To pass a very important point in an illness or a difficult situation and begin to improve
To turn the corner
To cause large changes and confusion in a person’s life
To turn upside down
Used to add a point that is even more important
What’s more
Used to compare or contrast two facts
Whereas
During the time that sth is happening; used to contrast two things
While
Rather; to a small degree
A bit / a little
A formal statement that sb is forgiven for what she/he has done wrong
Absolution
To state formally that sb isn’t guilty or responsible for sth
Absolve
To decide and state oficially that sb is not guilty for a crime
Acquit (of charges)
An official decision in court that sb is not guilty for a crime
Acquital
In a way that’s angry and threatening
Aggressively
At all times; on every ocacasion
Always
Once a year
Annually
At an exact point in time/that
At the/that moment
Completely confused by sth strange or difficult to understand
Baffled
In a way that almost does not happen or exist
Barely
Confused or unable to think normally, because is too tired, drunk or hit
Befuddled
Confused because of too many oportunities to choose from
Bewildered
To allow sb/sth tell you what to do (idiom)
To bow down to
To resist or oppose the general direction in in which a situation is changing or developing (idiom)
Buck the trend
To refuse to admit that a problem exists or refuse to deal with it (idiom)
To bury your head in the sand
In a way that shows you are not excited, nervous or upset
Calmly
In a way that is easy to see or hear
Clearly
Worried or feeling concern about sth
Concerned
To admit, especially formally or to the police, that you have done sth wrong or illegal
Confess
A statement that a person makes to admit that they are guilty of a crime; the act of making such a statement
Confession
To decide and state officially in court that sb is guilty of a crime
Convict (of robbery / arson, etc.)
The act of finding sb guilty of a crime in court; the fact of having been found guilty
Conviction
Causing feelings or impressions associated with a particular place
Creating mood and atmosphere
Happening, done or produced every day
Daily
Unable to think clearly especially because of a shock or because you were hit on the head
Dazed
To say or write sth in support of sb/sth that has been criticized
Defend
The person in a trial that is accused of commiting a crime
Defendant
To keep sb in an official place, such as a police station / prison / hospital, and preventing them from leaving
Detain (for)
In a way that causes or shows sadness
Disamally
Unable to recognize where you are or should go
Disorientated
Extremely upset and anxious so that you cannot think clearly
Distraught
Used to emphasize sth unexpected or surprising
Even
In, to or at every place; all places
Everywhere
To officially state that sb is not responsible for sth that they have been blamed for
Exonerate (from / of)
Nervous and/or confused, especially because you have a lot to do or in a hurry
Flustered
To use an example or action done by sb else as a guide to copy (idiom)
Follow sb’s lead
Giving signs of things that will happen in the future
Foreshadowing events
By good luck
Fortunately
To be or do sth different from what is normal or natural (idiom)
Go against the grain
To be relaxed and not worry about what you should do (idiom)
Go with the flow
In a way that shows that you want more money, power, food, etc. than you really need.
Greedily
Almost no; almost not; almost none
Hardly
Very quickly, because you are in a hurry, especially when this has bad results
Hastily
Used to express what you hope will happen
Hopefully
Without delay
Immediately
In an annoyed or irritated way, especially because u have to wait a long time`
Impatiently
To show or suggest that sb is involved in sth bad or criminal
Implicate
Extremely
Incredibly
In a way that shows you cannot believe sth
Incredulously
To ofc charge sb with a crime
Indict
A written statement accusing sb of a crime
Indictment
Taking a part in sth; being part of sth or connected with sth
Involved
To risk harming or destroying sth
Jeopardize
In a dangerous position or situation and likely to be lost or harmed (idiom)
(In) jeopardy
Exactly, simply only
Just
By good luck
Luckily
In a relaxed and normal way; in a way that you would expect
Naturally
A short distance from sb/sth; not far away
Nearby
Almost; not quite; not completely
Nearly
Nobody or nothing except; in no other situation, place, etc.
Only
To punish sb for breaking a rule or law by making them suffer a disadvantage
Penalize
A punishment for breaking a law, rule or contract
Penalty
An urgent emotional request
Plea
To state in court that you are guilty or not of crime
Plead
Existing or happening now
Present
Right, appropriate or correct; according to the rules
Proper
To ofc charge sb with a crime in court
Prosecute
A person / organization that prosecutes sb in court, together with lawyers, etc.
Prosecution
Not long ago
Recently
To a fairly large degree, especially in comparison to sth else
Relatively
To let sb/sth come out of place where they have been kept
To release (on bail)
To send sb away from a court to wait for their trial which will take place at later date
Remand (in custody)
Having the job or duty of doing sth or taking care of sb/sth, meaning that you may be blamed if sth goes wrong
Responsible
Showing the qualities and features that make people different from each other
Revealing character
Unfortunately
Sadly
In a serious way
Seriously
To encourage sb to do sth or to encourage them to try harder to achieve sth (idiom)
To spur (sb) into action
To try harder in order to benefit from an opportunity or deal with a situation (idiom)
Step up to the mark
Confused, unable to answer a question or solve a problem
Stumped
Quickly and unexpectedly
Suddenly
Quickly; after a very short time
Swiftly
To decide and act on your own without waiting for sb to tell what to do (idiom)
Take (the) initiative
To make a statement that sth happened or that sth is true, usually in court
Testify
A formal written or spoken statement saying what you know to be true, usually in court
Testimony
To pretend not to notice sth bad that is happening, so you do not have to do anything about it
Turn a blind eye
In the way that is usual or normal; most often
Usually
Carefully, because you think there may be a danger or problem or you do not trust sb/sth
Warily
