YDS Flashcards
YDS
ability in
Possession of the means or skill to do something.
abound in
to be full of
abound with
contain a very large number of
about smth
about smth
absent from
absent
abstain from
to not do or have something you enjoy, especially alcohol or sex, usually for reasons of religion or health
access to
the opportunity to reach, obtain, or use
accompanied by
along with, together with, in addition to
according to
as stated by
account for smth
Give a satisfactory record of (something, typically money, that one is responsible for)
accountable to
required to explain actions or decisions to someone; responsible
accuse sb of
Charge (someone) with an offence or crime.
accustomed to
adapted to,
acquaint sb with
Make someone aware of or familiar with.
acquainted with
to know or be familiar with
acquit sb of
To find not guilty of a criminal offense
act for sb
to represent sb in a legal or financial matter
act on
Take action according to or in the light of.
adapt to
to become used to something
add to
increase
adept at
skilled at,
adhere to
to stick to
adjacent to
next to
adjust to
to get used to a new situation by changing the way you behave and / or think
admiration for
Respect and warm approval
admit to
to be accepted to smwhr like school
admit to
to be acused
advantage over
to have an advantage over smth
advent of
The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event
affection for
the feeling of liking or loving somebody
afraid of
scared of,
agree about smth
Have the same opinion about something; concur
agree to
to a request a proposal etc.
agree with sb on sth
Approve of (something) with regard to its moral correctness
ahead of
in front of
aid in
to aid
aid with
to aid with
aim at
Direct information, a product, or an action toward (a particular group)
aim for
to try or intend to achieve something
allocate for
Distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose
allocate to
to set apart for a special purpose
allocation for
The action or process of allocating or distributing something.
allow for
to make possible
allude to
suggest, refer to, imply, indicate
alternate with
to vary
amount to
to add up to; to be equivalent to
angry about
(adj + dep prep) very annoyed about something
angry at
not happy about something or someone
angry at smth
(adj + dep prep) very annoyed about somebody
angry with sb
Having a strong feeling of or showing annoyance, displeasure, or hostility; full of anger.
angry with sb for sth
(adj + dep prep) very annoyed about something for smoething
anxious about
a feeling you have when you are afraid and uncertain about the future
anxious for
especially used for news, experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
apart from
except for
apologize to sb for sth
to tell someone that you are sorry for having done something that has caused problems or unhappiness for them
appeal to
to (=attract)
appeal to sb for sth
Address oneself to (a principle or quality in someone) in anticipation of a favorable response.
applicable to
relevant, appropriate
apply for
Make a formal request for something (job, permit, loan, etc.)
apply to sb for sth
(v) to make a formal request for something such as a job, a place at university, etc.
apprehensive for
Relating toRelating to perception or understanding perception or understanding
apprehensive of
Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
appropriate for
suitable for
appropriate to
suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion
approval of
The action of approving something.
approve of
think something is right or good
argue with smby
to disagree with someone in words, often in an angry way
argument about
An exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one.
arrest for
Seize (someone) by legal authority and take into custody.
arrive at
to reach a result
arrive in
to get to a city or a country
as distinct from
rather than
as far as
to the extent or degree of something
as far as X is concerned
it is concerned as
as for
with regard to
as of
because of =from… onwards
as opposed to
in contrast to
as regards
about, on the subject of
as to
with regard to
as to_
about
as well as
besides
ascribe X to Y
Attribute something to (a cause)
ashamed of
feeling guilty or embarrassed about something you have done
aside from
apart from
ask about sb
Ask how someone is doing, especially professionally and in terms of health.
ask for smth
to request
assign to
to choose someone to do a particular job
associated with
related to
assure of
Make (someone) sure of something
astonished at
very surprised about something that you did not expect
at one’s disposal
available as needed
attach to
to stick to
attack on
An aggressive and violent action against a person or place
attempt at
An act of trying to achieve something, typically one that is unsuccessful or not certain to succeed
attend to
to (a patient or customer)
attitude towards
A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person’s behavior.
attribute X to Y
Regard something as being caused by (someone or something)
authority on
A person with extensive or specialized knowledge about a subject; an expert.
available for
to be available
avenge oneself on
Inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or another)
aware of
to know about
ban smbd from
Officially exclude (someone) from a place
bargain with sbfor sth
Negotiate the terms and conditions of a transaction.
based on
depend on, according to
because of
due to
beg for
to beg
begin with sth
to have something at the start.
belief in
Trust, faith, or confidence in someone or something.
believe in
to accept as true; consider to be of worth
belong to
be owned by
beneficial to
good for
benefit from
to be helped by something
bet against
Risk something, usually a sum of money, against someone else’s on the basis of the outcome of a future event, such as the result of a race or game.
bet on
Risk something, usually a sum of money, against someone else’s on the basis of the outcome of a future event, such as the result of a race or game.
beware of
to be careful of
biased in favor of against sb or sth
favoring one side unduly; prejudiced
blame sb for sth
to say or think that someone or something is responsible for something bad which has happened
blame sth on sb
to place the responsibility for
boast about
to speak too proudly or happily about what you have done or what you own
boast of
to speak too proudly or happily about what you have done or what you own
borrow from
to take something (from someone) temporarily, to take on a loan.
bound for
going to, destined for
busy with
actively or fully engaged or occupied with something
but for
if it weren’t for
by means of
by using
by virtue of
because of, thanks to, on account of
by way of
via
capable of
able to do something
care about
to feel that something is important
care for
to look after
cater for
provide what is wanted or needed by someone or something
cater to
supply something desired (whether good or bad)
cause of
A person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition.
centre on
is cause for a major concern or theme. Example: This problem centres on the conflict between two managers.
certain about
certain
certain of
sure
challenge someone to
Invite (someone) to do something that one thinks will be difficult or impossible; dare
change for
Give up (something) in exchange for something else.
change into
from one condition into another;
change to
Make or become different
characteristic of
typical of
charge sb for sth
Give up (something) in exchange for something else
charge sb with sth
to change
cheat sb out of
Deceive or trick
choice of
options to choose from
choose between
to choose
coincide with
to be the same as
collaborate in
Work jointly on an activity, especially to produce or create something
collaborate with sb
Cooperate traitorously with an enemy
combine with
together with, joined 2 things
commensurate with
Corresponding in size or degree; in proportion.
comment on
give an opinion about
commit sth or sb to
you give your time and energy to it.
commitment to
The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.
committed to
loyal/dedicated to a cause.
communicate to
To problem solve
communicate with
To exchange or give information
comparable to
comparison
compare to
Similarity between the things compared
compare with
analyze for similarities and differences
comparison to
compared to
comparison with
compared with
compatibility with
suitability for
compatible with
consistent with
compensate for
make up for something unwelcome or unpleasant by exerting an opposite force or effect
compensation for
Something, typically money, awarded to someone as a recompense for loss, injury, or suffering.
compete against
Strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others who are trying to do the same
compete for
Strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others who are trying to do the same for ( a prize )
compete in
Strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others who are trying to do the same in ( a race)
compete with sb
Strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others who are trying to do the same
competence in
The ability to do something successfully or efficiently.
complain about
complain about (thing)
complain of
to say that something is wrong or not satisfactory of (person thing)
complain to
complain about
complaint about
A reason for dissatisfaction
compliment sb on
Politely congratulate or praise (someone) for something.
comply with
to obey a rule or an order
composed of
made up of
concentrate on
to focus on/pay attention to
concern about
Worry (someone); make anxious.
concerned about sb/smth
worried (about)
concerned with
interested in
condemn for
Express complete disapproval of, typically in public; censure
condemn to ( punish-ment)
Sentence (someone) to a particular punishment, especially death
conducive to
Having the property of conducting something (especially heat or electricity)
confer on (matter)
Grant or bestow (a title, degree, benefit, or right)
confer with(person)
Have discussions; exchange opinions
confess to
to say or admit that one has done something wrong
confide in sb
Trust (someone) enough to tell them of a secret or private matter.
confide sth to sb
Entrust something to (someone) for safekeeping.
confidence in
The feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust
confident about
feeling good about yourself or your ability
confident of
Feeling or showing certainty about something.
confine sb/sth to
Tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it to others
conflict with
to oppose or be difficult for two things to work together
confused about
can’t think clearly or understand what is happening or what somebody is saying
confusion about
Lack of understanding; uncertainty
congenial to
(of a thing) pleasant or agreeable because suited to one’s taste or inclination.
conscious of
Painfully aware of; sensitive to.
consistent with
in agreement with, congruent with
content with
satisfied with
contrary to
in opposition to
controversy over
Disagreement, typically when prolonged, public, and heated.
convenient for
suitable
convenient to
Situated so as to allow easy access to.
convinced of
Completely certain about something
critical of
Expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments.
crowded with
full of
cruel to
cruel
curious about
wanting to know more about things
date from
refer to actual dates of the transactions
dedicate to
to devote to
dedicated to
devoted and committed to
deduce from
reach that conclusion
deduct from
Subtract or take away (an amount or part) from a total.
defend against
to fight in order to keep (someone or something) safe
deficient in
Not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient, Insufficient or inadequate.
delight in
to enjoy something very much
delighted with
extremely pleased
depart from
to leave a place, especially to leave an airport in an airplane
depend on
to rely on, to count on
dependent on
Contingent on or determined by.
deprive X of Y
to prevent somebody from having or doing something, especially something important
deprived of
prevented from having
derive from
Obtain something from (a specified source)
deserted by
(of a place) empty of people.
deserving of
Worthy of being treated in a particular way, typically of being given assistance.
despair of
to lose hope
destitute of
lacking, empty of, deficient in
deter sb from
to prevent someone from doing something or to make someone less enthusiastic about doing something
detrimental to
harmful; damaging
deviate from
Depart from an established course, Depart from usual or accepted standards.
deviation from
The action of departing from an established course or accepted standard.
devoid of
Entirely lacking or free from.
devote from
Give all or a large part of one’s time or resources to (a person, activity, or cause)
devote to
to dedicate
devoted to
dedicated to,
devotion to
Love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause.
die of
be the cause of death
differ in
to be different
different from
to tell about differences
differentiate between X and Y
to show or find the difference between things which are compared
difficulty in
The state or condition of being difficult.
difficulty with
A thing that is hard to accomplish, deal with, or understand.
diiferentiate X from Y
Make (someone or something) appear different or distinct.
disadvantage of
something that causes problems, or that makes someone or something less likely to be successful or effective
disappointed from
(of a person) sad or displeased because someone or something has failed to fulfill one’s hopes or expectations.
disappointed in
(of hopes or expectations) prevented from being realized.
disappointed with sb/sth
prevented hopes or expectations by smone or smth
discriminate against
Make an unjust or prejudicial distinction in the treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, sex, or age.
discriminate between X and Y
Recognize a distinction; differentiate
discriminate X from Y
Perceive or constitute the difference in or between
discrimination against
The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.
disgusted at
Feeling or expressing revulsion or strong disapproval
disgusted with
Feeling or expressing revulsion or strong disapproval, with smth
dispose of smth
to get rid of
dispute over
A disagreement, argument, or debate.
disregard for
The action or state of disregarding or ignoring something.
distinct from
clearly different or of a different kind
distinction between
a difference between two similar things
distinguish between X and Y
Perceive or point out a difference.
distinguish X from Y
Recognize or treat (someone or something) as different
diverge from
to separate from something and travel in a different direction
divide into
into
division of
The action of separating something into parts or the process of being separated.
divorce from
to divorce
doubt about
Feeling uncertain about something.
doubtful about
undecided or uncertain (something)
draw from
withdraw money from esp bank.
dream about
to think about something that you want very much
dream of
to indulge in daydreams or fantasies about something greatly desired; to hope for
dress in
to wear a particular type, style, or colour of clothes
drop in
A fall in amount, quality, or rate
due to
because of
dwell on smth
to think or talk a lot about something, especially something it would be better to forget
dwell upon
spend a lot of time on something
eager for
eager
effect on
A change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.
elaborate on smth
discuss in detail
eligible for
allowed to do something or to receive something
eliminate from
Exclude (someone or something) from consideration.
embark on smth
start, commence, begin
emerge from
to come out,
end in
To finish in a certain way; result in
end with
Come or bring to a final point; finish.
enroll as
Officially register as a member of an institution or a student on a course.
enroll in
to sign up for
enter into
begin, commence into (an agreement)
enthusiastic about
a feeling when you feel very positive about something and behave like you do.
entrust sth to sb
Put (something) into someone’s care or protection
envious of
jealous of
equal to
to be equal
equip sb / sth with
to provide a person or a place with objects
escape from
to escape
escape from
to get away from a dangerous place or situation.
essential for sb/sth.
indispensable to
essential to
smth to serve for a purpose
estimate smth at
Roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of.
except for
apart from
exchange A for B
to do something to get something else
excited about
eager, looking forward
excited for
to eager for smth of smbdy
excited over
to be eager to
exclude from
remove from/ rule out,
excuse for
to excuse
excuse sb from doing sth
Release (someone) from a duty or requirement
excuse sb from sth
Release (someone) from a duty or requirement
exempt from
free from
experience in
to be experienced in a subject
experiment on
to carry out tests to learn sth or to discover if sth works or is true
experiment with
to try something new in order to see what happens and how successful it is
expert at
to be an expert on specific subject
expert in
A person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area.
expert on
to be an expert on a subject
explain sth to sb
Expand on what one has said in order to make one’s meaning clear.
expulsion from
The action of depriving someone of membership in an organization.
failure in
Lack of success.
faith in
Complete trust or confidence in someone or something.
faithful to
Loyal, constant, and steadfast.
fall in
to collapse
familiar with sth /to sb
to have a good knowledge or understanding of something
familiarity with
to be familiar with
famous for
well known for
fatal to
Leading to failure or disaster.
fear of
A mixed feeling of dread and reverence
feed (sb/sth) on
Derive regular nourishment from (a particular substance)
fight with
Engage in (a war or battle)
fit for
appropriate
fit sb/sth with
to be correct, suitable, or sensible in relation to something else
flight against
A vigorous struggle or campaign for or against something.
fond of
to like,
fondness for
Affection or liking for someone or something
fool sb into
Trick or deceive (someone); dupe
for fear of
because you are worried that a particular thing might happen
for lack of
due to insufficiency of something
for the benefit of
fotr smth beneficial
for the purpose of
with the goal of
for the sake of
for the purpose of
force sb into
Drive or push into a specified position or state using physical strength or against resistance
foreign to
Not belonging to or characteristic of.
free from sth(abstract)
not containing, without
free of sb/sth (concrete)
Not subject to or affected by (a specified thing, typically an undesirable one)
friendly towards
to act friendly
Friendly with
(of a person) on good or affectionate terms.
full of
Containing or holding much or many; having a large number of.
gain in
Improve or advance in (some respect)
gain on sb
Come closer to (a person or thing pursued)
gaze at
to stare at
generous to
Showing kindness toward others.
generous with
(of a person) showing a readiness to give more of something, as money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected.
glad about
Pleased; delighted.
glad of
Causing happiness.
glance at
take a brief or hurried look
good at
able to do something well
grateful to sb for sth
feeling or showing gratitude
greedy for
Having or showing an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or power.
grow in strength etc.
Become as a result of natural development or gradual increase.
guard against
to prevent
guess at
to ?try to ?imagine something when you have little ?knowledge or ?experience of it
guilty of
guilty
head for
go in the direction of
hear about
to learn about someone/something
hear of
to know about, to be familiar with; to consider
help oneself to sth
Serve someone with (food or drink)
help someone with
Assist someone to put on or take off (a garment)
hinder sth/sb from sth
Create difficulties for (someone or something), resulting in delay or obstruction
hint at smth
(of a thing) be a slight or possible indication of.
honest in one’s dealings
to be honnest in smth
honest with
Free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere.
hope for
Want something to happen or be the case
hope for smth
Hope for a favorable outcome
hope of
A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.
ideas about
An opinion or belief.
identical to
two things similar in every detail; exactly alike
identical with
Similar in every detail; exactly alike.
identify X with Y
to feel that you understand and share the feelings of somebody else
ignorant of
lacking knowledge about sth
immune to
not affected by
implicate sb in sth
Show (someone) to be involved in a crime
important for sb/sth (purpose)
a collocation for meaningful
important to sb
Of great significance or value; likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or well-being.
impose sth on sb
Forcibly put (a restriction) in place
impress sb with
Make (someone) feel admiration and respect.
in accordance with
according to
in additon to
Adding more reasons/examples
in agreement with
consistent with
in anticipation of
in preparation for something happening
in between
between
in care of
to take
in case of
if it happens that
in comparison to
compared to
in comparison with
compared with
in compliance with
in accordance with
in conformity with
in line with
in connection with
relating to, concerning
in contrast to
different from
in contrast with
to show the difference between two things
in defiance of
contrary to, despite
in excess of
more than
in exchange for
in return for
in favor of
in support of
in front of
in front of
in fulfillment of
to satisfy smth
in honor of
in order to show respect and admiration for someone or something
in memory of
as a reminder of, as a memorial to
in place of
instead of
in proportion to
in relation to
in pursuit of
in search of
in quest of
try to achieve a goal
in reference to
about, concerning
in regard to
be about something; reference an idea
in relation to
in connection with something
in retaliation for
The action of returning a military attack; counterattack.
in return for
in exchange for, as payment for, in consideration of
in search of
trying to find something,
in so far as
to the extent that
in spite of
regardless of
in terms of
with regard to,with respect to
in the event of
if something happens
in the face of
despite (problems, difficulties, etc.)
in view of
because of a particular thing, or considering a particular fact
inasmuch as
since
included in
Contained as part of a whole being considered.
inconsistent with
To be contrary to,
increase in
to rise in the number, amount, or level of something
indebted to sb for sth
owing gratitude or recognition to another
independent of
not connected with
indifference to
Lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.
indifferent to
having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned
indignant at
Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
indispensable for
to be necessary for
indispensable to
Absolutely necessary.
indulge in
to allow yourself to enjoy something
infect with
Affect (a person, organism, cell, etc.) with a disease-causing organism.
infer sth from
Deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
inferior to
lower in rank, status, or quality
inflict sth on sb
mpose something unwelcome on.
influence on
effect that sb/sth has on the way a person thinks or the way that sth works or develops
inform about
Give incriminating information about someone to the police or other authority
inform sb of
Give (someone) facts or information; tell.
information about
to have information about smth
inject into
Introduce (a new or different element) into something, especially as a boost or interruption
inject with
Administer a drug or medicine by syringe to (a person or animal)
inquire about sb / sth
Ask for information from someone.
inquire into
Investigate; look into.
insert in
Place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing, especially with care
insist on
to keep doing something, even if it annoys other people, or people think it is not good for you
insistence on
an act of demanding or saying sth firmly and refusing to accept any opposition or excuses
instead of
rather than
insure against
protect sb against a possible eventuality. Example: we are insured against fire.
intent on
determined to do something
intention of
A thing intended; an aim or plan.
interact with
communicate with sb, especially while you work, play or spend time with them
interest in
having concern in; curiosity
interested in
attracted or excited about something
interfere in
to try to control or become involved in a situation, in a way that is annoying
interfere with
to involve yourself in a situation when your involvement is not wanted or is not helpful: can thi?p
interference in
The action of interfering or the process of being interfered with.
intervene in
to enter in order to help or settle something
intervention in
The action or process of intervening
introduce to
bring a subject to the attention of (someone) for the first time.
intrude on
Put oneself deliberately into a place or situation where one is unwelcome or uninvited.
intrude upon
Introduce into a situation with disruptive or adverse effect
invest in
to spend money on something that will be useful in the future, like shares in a company, property, etc.
involve in
to take part actively in a particular activity
involve sb in
to take part actively in a particular activity
involve with
Be engaged in an emotional or personal relationship.
involvement in
The fact or condition of being involved with or participating in something.
irrespective of
Not taking (something) into account; regardless of.
irritated at
Showing or feeling slight anger; annoyed to smth
irritated by
for smth showing or feeling slight anger; annoyed.
issue sb with sth
Supply someone with (something)
issue sth to sb
Supply or distribute (something)
jealous of
jealous
join to
connect
joke about
to say something to cause others to laugh
keen on
to like something very much
keep smth to
Refuse to disclose or share something
kind to
to be kind
know of
to know
knowledge of
the information, understanding and skills that you gain through education or experience
lack of
not enough
lacking in
to not have a quality
latest in
Of recent date.
laugh about
laugh about an event
laugh at
laught to at (person joke)
lead sb into
Mislead or deceive someone, especially into believing that one is in love with or attracted to them.
lean against
Incline from the perpendicular and rest for support against (something)
lean on
incline from the perpendicular and rest for support against (something)
leave to
to give someone responsibility or authority for
leave with
Cause (someone or something) to be in a particular state or position.
lend to
to borrow (from)
let alone
used after a statement to emphasize that because the first thing is not true or possible, the next thing cannot be true or possible either
level with
At the same height as someone or something else
liable for
Responsible by law; legally answerable.
liable to
Likely to experience (something undesirable)
lie in
to stay in bed longer than usual
lie with
have the right to make a decision
limit sb or sth with
Moderately; up to a point.
limited in
Restricted in size, amount, or extent; few, small, or short.
