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such a shame!
"That is unfortunate," or "That's too bad," or something along those lines.
agile
(2 ) able to think quickly and in an intelligent way an agile mind/brain
hang-up
(North American English) a problem that delays something being agreed or achievedThe ABM treaty is a key hang-up in negotiations.
dibs on sth
(North American English, informal) (British English bags (I)...) used to claim something as yours before somebody else can claim it I've got dibs on the yellow one! Dibs on the front seat!
gripe
(about somebody/something) (informal) to complain about somebody/something in an annoying wayHe's always griping about the people at work. complain, moan, groan, grumble, beef, carp, bitch, nag, whine, grouse, bleat, grouch
rhapsodize
(about/over something)| + speech (formal) to talk or write with great enthusiasm about something Synonym go into raptures about
unremitting
(adj) not stopping, maintained steadily, never letting up, relentless unremitting hostility unremittingly ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋli unremittingly pronunciation English; ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋli unremittingly pronunciation American ADVERB unremittingly gloomy weather
parrot
(disapproving) to repeat what somebody else has said without thinking about what it means
cranky
(especially North American English) bad-temperedThe kids were getting tired and a little cranky.
register
(formal) to show or express a feeling Her face registered disapproval Her face registered shock and anger. People sometimes say that parenting is the toughest job you'll ever love. But I believe that parenting is sometimes so tough — and exhausting — that you don't always remember to slow down enough to love it. Sometimes the love is registered in retrospect.
MB
(in Britain) Bachelor of Medicine (a university degree in medicine)Philip Watt MB
expat
(informal sometimes disapproving) a person living outside their own country (a short form of expatriate). Many people in Britain think of typical British expats as people who live an easy relaxed life in some warm country, meeting each other often for drinks and other social events, and having little contact with local people.
top-notch
(informal) excellent; of the highest quality
gut-wrenching
(informal) very unpleasant; making you feel very upset
hip
(informal) following or knowing what is fashionable in clothes, music, etc.He's just trying to be hip!the hippest club in town
grub
(informal) foodGrub's up! (= the meal is ready)They serve good pub grub there.
stick it out
(informal) to continue doing something to the end, even when it is difficult or boringShe didn't like the course but she stuck it out to get the certificate I will marry one person and I will stick it out with her
crack sb up
(informal) to make somebody laugh a lotGill's so funny, she just cracks me up
mamma mia
(literally "my mother") is an Italian interjection, used in situations of surprise or anguish
trot
(of a person or an animal) to run or walk fast, taking short quick stepsThe children trotted into the room.
abrasive
(of a person or their manner) rude and unkind; acting in a way that may hurt other people's feelingsan abrasive style/tone/commentThroughout his career he was known for his abrasive manner.əˈbreɪsɪv
malignant
(of a tumour or disease) that cannot be controlled and is likely to cause deathmalignant cells Opposite ( مرض ) خبيث non-malignant
stall
(of a vehicle or an engine) to stop suddenly because of a lack of power or speed; to make a vehicle or engine do this The car stalled and refused to start again.I kept stalling.stall something I stalled the car three times during my driving test.تتعطل ( السيارة )
take root
(of an idea) to become accepted widely Fortunately, militarism failed to take root in Europe as a whole.
rough and tumble
(of something) a situation in which people compete with each other and are aggressive in order to get what they want the rough and tumble of politics 2 noisy and slightly violent behaviour when children or animals are playing together The kittens were engaged in a little rough and tumble.
in the pink
(old-fashioned, informal) in good health
skimp on sth
(on something) to try to spend less time, money, etc. on something than is really neededOlder people should not skimp on food or heating.
ruminate
(on/over/about something)| + speech (formal) Synonym ponder think carefully and deeply about something ruminate on/over He sat alone, ruminating on the injustice of the world rumination ˌruːmɪˈneɪʃn pronunciation English; ˌruːmɪˈneɪʃn pronunciation American noun [countable, uncountable]
scarf
(something) (informal) to eat a lot of something quickly
godspeed
(ˈɡɒdˈspiːd) interj, n 1. an expression of one's good wishes for a person's success and safety
abide
+ adverb/preposition (old use or formal) to stay or live in a placeMay joy and peace abide in us all.
way to go
- Good work! EXAMPLE 1: You won $2,000 in the poetry writing contest? Way to go! EXAMPLE 2: That was an interesting article you wrote. Way to go! rem> pay s a compliment
you can say that again
- I agree with you EXAMPLE 1: You think our house needs repairs? You can say that again — even our toilet is broken! EXAMPLE 2: "The weather is so nasty today." - "You can say that again! I don't even want to go outside!"
make a bundle
- to make a lot of money EXAMPLE 1: Bob's friend Charles made a bundle in the stock market and retired at age 45. EXAMPLE 2: Sara made a bundle selling her old fur coats on eBay, a website where you can buy and sell used things.
goopy
. sticky and geooey ( of f a liquid
pegs
...
whittle
..., To cut or shape a piece of wood with a small knife
trajectory
/-tɚ.i/ specialized Definition › the curved path that an object follows after it has been thrown or shot into the air: the trajectory of a bullet/ missile
archery
/ch/ [uncountable] the art or sport of shooting arrows with a bow
flowery
/ˈflaʊ.ə.ri/ US /ˈflaʊ.ɚ.i/ disapproving Definition › If a speech or writing style is flowery, it uses too many complicated words or phrases in an attempt to sound skilful: a flowery description/ speech
hubris
/ˈhjuː.brɪs/ literary › a way of talking or behaving that is too proud: He was punished for his hubris.
novel
/ˈnɑː.vəl/ › new and original, not like anything seen before: a novel idea/ suggestionKeeping a sheep in the garden is a novel way of keeping the grass short!
laissez-faire
/ˌleɪ.seɪˈfeər/ US /-ˈfer/ Definition › unwillingness to get involved in or influence other people's activities: (((----- attitude/approach etc: when you do not become involved in other people's personal affairs)))) The problems began long before he became headteacher, but they worsened with his laissez-faire approach/ attitude.
lax
1 (disapproving) not strict, severe or careful enough about work, rules or standards of behaviour Synonym slack, carelesslax security/disciplinea lax attitude to health and safety regulations
slur sth
1 [intransitive and transitive] to speak unclearly without separating your words or sounds correctly slur your words/speech British EnglishShe was slurring her words as if she was drunk. British EnglishHis voice sounded slurred.
dissonance
1 [uncountable and countable]technicala combination of notes that sound strange because they are not inharmony [≠ consonance] 2 [uncountable]formallack of agreement
grunt
1-- of people) to make a short low sound in your throat, especially to show that you are in pain, annoyed or not interested; to say something using this sound He pulled harder on the rope, grunting with the effort. When I told her what had happened she just grunted and turned back to her book. grunt something He grunted something about being late and rushed out. + speech 'Thanks,' he grunted. 2-- an unskilled worker: he went from grunt to senior executive vice president in five years [alteration of ground, from ground man (with reference to unskilled railway work before progressing to lineman)]
lost cause
1: Cindy spent five years studying Russian. Finally, she realized it was a lost cause. She would never learn it. EXAMPLE 2: Jack needs to stop drinking so much coffee, but he's so addicted to caffeine that it's a lost cause. (to) not give a hoot - to not care
budge
2 [intransitive, transitive] (usually used in negative sentences) (rather informal to change your opinion about something; to make somebody change their opinion He won't budge an inch on the issue. |<< collo budge somebody He was not to be budged on the issue [intransitive, transitive] to move slightly; to make something/somebody move slightly She pushed at the door but it wouldn't budge. The dog refused to budge. budge something I heaved with all my might but still couldn't budge it. budge up (British English, informal) to move, so that there is room for other people SYNONYM move up Budge up a bit!
clamour
2 [intransitive] (of many people) to shout loudly, especially in a confused wayA crowd of reporters clamoured around the car
diffuse
2 not clear or easy to understand; using a lot of words a diffuse style of writing
sanction
3 [countable] sanction (against something) a course of action that can be used, if necessary, to make people obey a law or behave in a particular way Synonym penaltyThe ultimate sanction will be the closure of the restaurant.We now have an effective sanction against the killing of whales
catch
4 [countable, usually singular] (informal) a hidden difficulty or disadvantageAll that money for two hours' work—what's the catch?
stick out like a sore thumb
9dissapproval)to be easily noticed as different Ted wore old jeans to the party, and he stuck out like a sore thumb among all the well-dressed guests.
round out
= round off to finish an activity or complete something in a good or suitable wayShe rounded off the tour with a concert at Carnegie Hall.2 to take the sharp or rough edges off somethingYou can round off the corners with sandpaper.
bask
= soak up some sun to enjoy sitting or lying in the hear or light of sth, esp the sun " a cat basking on the windowsill
larynx
= voice box the area at the top of the throat that contains the vocal cords
kiddie
A small child.
knucklehead
A stupid person.
operant conditioning
A type of learning in which behavior is strengthened if followed by a reinforcer or diminished if followed by a punisher.
let bygones be bygones
Allow the unpleasant things that have happened in the past to be forgotten.
out of sorts
Mildly unwell; not in one's usual health or state of mind.
fiddlestick
Nonsense.
snippy
North American English, informal) rude; not showing respect
munchkin
Sometimes used as a title to some of these shorter people: 'Awwwww you're so cute, you little munchkin' 'Awwwww you're a munchkin and a half' (normally referred to a slightly taller munchkin/short person, therefore adding half a munchkin)
Stipulations
Specifications
aghast
Struck by shock, terror, or amazement a‧ghast [not before noun] written feeling or looking shocked by something you have seen or just found out aghast at Everyone was aghast at the verdict. Hank looked at her aghast.
date down
The act of having a hot chick date an uglier guy in order to boost their self esteem. damn did you see that chick paul is hooking up with, yeah man she must really love to date down.
Onus
The responsibility of sth " the onus is on the employees "
act up
To misbehave
postrate
To put or throw flat with the face down, as in submission or adoration
x-rated
Vulgar or obscene. " an x-rated movie"
pen
[ formal ] Pen sth: write sth. "He penned a letter to the office"
plain
[as submodifier] used for emphasis: perhaps the youth was just plain stupid
affinity
[singular] a strong feeling that you like and understand someone or something affinity with/for/between his remarkable affinity with animals 2 [uncountable and countable] a close relationship between two things because of qualities or features that they share affinity with/between the affinity between Christian and Chinese concepts of the spirit الألفة affinity
grail
[singular] something that people want very much, but which is very difficult or impossible to achieve Holy Grail of Nuclear fusion is the Holy Grail of energy production.
torment
[uncountable, countable] (formal) extreme suffering, especially mental suffering; a person or thing that causes this Synonym anguishthe cries of a man in tormentShe suffered years of mental torment after her son's death.The flies were a terrible torment. Synonym torture
spectrum
[usually singular] a complete or wide range of related qualities, ideas, etca broad spectrum of interestsWe shall hear views from across the political spectrum.
tween
a child between the ages of about 10 and 12 Synonym pre-teen
beddy-bye
a child's word for bed, used when talking about the time somebody goes to bed Time for beddy-byes.
jammies
a child's word for pajamas
pothole
a hole in a road surface that results from gradual damage caused by traffic and/or weather: The car's suspension is so good that when you hit a pothole you hardly notice it.
train wagon
a long line of wagons and horses, used by people travelling west in N America in the 19th century =caravan
baguette
a long thin loaf of bread, made especially in France bæˈɡet
mastectomy
a medical operation to remove a person's breast
***** fest
a meeting tat's unproductive n full of comlaining " we had a ... at our boss"
bill
a proposal of a law
aside
a remark, often made in a low voice, which is not intended to be heard by everyone present He made several mocking asides about the inadequacy of women.
none taken
a response to " o offense"
mantel
a shelf above a fireplace There was a clock on the mantelpiece.
dumb-bell
a short bar with a weight at each end, used for making the arm and shoulder muscles stronger
ripple effect
a situation in which an action affects sth, that affects sth else"his resignation had a ripple effect on the whole department"
equity
a situation in which everyone is treated equally Synonym fairnessa society where justice and equity prevail
sickle
a tool with a curved blade and a short handle, used for cutting grass, etc.
Guinness
a type of alcoholic drinks ˈɡɪnɪs
nectarine
a type of peach
flannel
a type of soft light cloth, containing cotton or wool, used for making clothesa flannel shirta grey flannel suit
resilient
able to feel better quickly after something unpleasant such as shock, injury, etcHe'll get over it—young people are amazingly resilient.These plants are very resilient to rough handling.2 (of a substance) returning to its original shape after being bent, stretched, or press
amphilibious
able to live both on land and in water
festivities
activities organized to celebrate a special event "Wedding festivities
posterity
all the people who will live in the future Their music has been preserved for posterity.Posterity will remember him as a great man.
gator
alligator
totem
an animal, plant etc that is thought to have a special spiritual connection with a particular tribe, especially in North America, or a figure made to look like the animal etc
termite
an insect that eats and destroys wood from trees and buildings
artifact
an object such as a tool, weapon etc that was made in the past and is historically important: • ancient Egyptian artefacts
catch-up
an occasion when two or more people meet to discuss what has happened since the last time they metWe must get together for a catch-up.
jump sb
attack sb suddenly. "The thieves jumped him in a dark alleyway"
venerable
august, revered
slack off
be lazy and not work when u r supposed to
do/get a blowout
blow dry ur hair
bloat
bloʊt pronunciation American [transitive, intransitive] bloat something to swell or make something swell, especially in an unpleasant wayHer features had been bloated by years of drinking.bloated elly
brief
briːf pronunciation American 1 to give somebody information about something so that they are prepared to deal with itbrief somebody I expect to be kept fully briefed at all times.brief somebody on/about something The officer briefed her on what to expect. compare debrief
upon
can be used to show that something happens soon after, and often because of, something else: Upon hearing the good news, we all congratulated Murphy.
bear arms
carry weapons.
contrive
contrive something to think of or make something, for example a plan or a machine, in a clever wayThey contrived a plan to defraud the company.
boo-boo
cut or bruise, used often when talking to kids. Example: Aww... did you fall and get a boo-boo? #reallifeeng
sweet niblets
damn!
hairy
dangerous and/or scary "Coming home in the snowstorm got pretty hairy as we passed through the mountains
pass sth up
decline (usually something good). Example:I passed up the job because I am afraid of change. #reallifeeng
croak
die
deceased
dɪˈsiːst pronunciation American (law or formal) 1 dead her deceased parents
discenment
dɪˈsɜːrnmənt pronunciation American [uncountable] (formal, approving) the ability to show good judgement about the quality of somebody/something Synonym discriminationHe shows great discernment in his choice of friends.She is a woman of the highest taste and discernment.
special ed
education for the handicapped
effervescent
efərˈvesnt effervescent pronunciation American 1 (approving) (of people and their behaviour) excited, enthusiastic and full of energy SYNONYM bubbly a warm effervescent personality 2 (of a liquid) having or producing small bubbles of gas SYNONYM fizzy
endemic
enˈdemɪk pronunciation American regularly found in a particular place or among a particular group of people and difficult to get rid of endemic (in...) Malaria is endemic in many hot countries. Corruption is endemic in the system. endemic (among...) an attitude endemic among senior members of the profession endemic (to...) species endemic to (= only found in) Madagascar the endemic problem of racism compare pandemic
matrix
equation
steamy
erotic [informal]
tenured
esp of a teacher at uni ) having the right to keep their job permenantly " a tenured professor"
Dovetail
fit together tightly, as if by means of a dovetail يتناسب تمامامع
a house of cards
flimsy ... relationship/ economic a plan, an organization, etc. that is so badly arranged that it could easily failThe enormous national debt amassed in the last eight years makes all this apparent prosperity nothing but a house of cards.
flamboyant
flæmˈbɔɪənt pronunciation American 1 (of people or their behaviour) different, confident and exciting in a way that attracts attentiona flamboyant gesture/style/personalityHe was flamboyant and temperamental on and off the stage. 2 brightly coloured and noticeableflamboyant clothes/designsflamboyance flæmˈbɔɪəns pronunciation English; flæmˈbɔɪəns pronunciation American noun [uncountable]He lacked the flamboyance of other members of the band.flamboyantly
flop
flɑːp flop pronunciation American (informal) a film/movie, play, party, etc. that is not successful OPPOSITE hit a box-office flop The share sale has been a flop with investors. Let's face it: your advertising campaign was a real flop
purport
formal to claim to be or do something, even if this is not true purport to do something Two undercover officers purporting to be dealers infiltrated the gang. be purported to be something The document is purported to be 300 years old purported before and after pictures.
vagrant
formal or law) a person who has no home or job, especially one who begs (= asks for money) from people vagran = wanderer, tramp, itinerant
rudimentary
formal or technical) not highly or fully developed Synonym basicSome dinosaurs had only rudimentary teeth.the most rudimentary forms of life
protracted
formal) lasting longer than expected or longer than usual Synonym prolongedprotracted delays/disputes/negotiations
mutable
formal) that can change; likely to change
fortuitous
fɔːrˈtuːɪtəs pronunciation American (formal) =fluky happening by chance, especially a lucky chance that brings a good result a fortuitous meetingHis success depended on a fortuitous combination of circumstances.fortuitously fɔːˈtjuːɪtəsli pronunciation English; fɔːrˈtuːɪtəsli pronunciation American adverb
ferocity
fəˈrɑːsəti pronunciation American [uncountable] violence; aggressive behaviour The police were shocked by the ferocity of the attack.
fidora
fɪˈdɔːrə pronunciation American a low soft hat with a curled brim
Feckless
generally incompetent and ineffectual "Feckless parents"
pass sth out
give the same thing to many people. Ex: The professor passed the textbooks out before class. #reallifeeng - hand sth out
upcoming
going to happen soon an..event
grounds
good reason 8 [countable, usually plural] ground for something/for doing something a good or true reason for saying, doing or believing somethingYou have no grounds for complaint.What were his grounds for wanting a divorce?The case was dismissed on the grounds that there was not enough evidence.He retired from the job on health grounds.Employers cannot discriminate on grounds of age.
dish about sth
gossip about sth [slang] "She dished about her ex's secrets"
tirte
hackneyed
biannual
happening twice a year
hark back to
hark back to something phrasal verb 1-to be similar to something in the past: music that harks back to the early age of jazz 2-hark back phrasal verb to remember and talk about things that happened in the past hark back to It's useless to continually hark back to the past.
faded
has lost color a pair of faded jeans
tutelage
help, advice, or teaching on how to do sth."Under the tutelage of Professor Robert,the delegates discussed the economical crisis"
at the top/bottom of the heap
high up/low down in the structure of an organization or a society These workers are at the bottom of the economic heap.
bash
hit 2
clinch sth
informal Definition clinch it › to make someone decide what to do after a lot of thought or discussion: When they said the job would involve travelling to Paris, that clinched it (for her) (= that made her certain that she wanted the job).to provide the answer to something; to settle something that was not certain'I'll pay your airfare.' 'Okay, that clinches it—I'll come with you.'a clinching argument
tumultuous
involving a lot of change and confusion and/or violence Synonym tempestuoust he tumultuous years of the English Civil WarIt was a tumultuous time in her life. tuːˈmʌltʃuəs
out of the way
irrelevant
metal
is a genre of rock music[1] that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, originally in the United Kingdom and later in the United States.[2] With roots in blues rock and psychedelic rock, the bands that created heavy metal developed a thick, massive sound, characterized by highly amplified distortion, extended guitar solos, emphatic beats, and overall loudness
trepanning
is a surgical intervention in which a hole is drilled or scraped into the human skull
true to one's word
keeping one's promise. True to his word, Tom showed up at exactly eight o'clock. We'll soon know if Jane is true to her word. We'll see if she does what she promised.
kill sb in cold blood
kill sb a way that is deliberately cruel; with no pity to kill somebody in cold blood
phenomenal
known through the senses rather than through thought or intuition
coerce
koʊˈɜːrs pronunciation American coerce somebody (into something/into doing something)| coerce somebody (to do something) (formal) to force somebody to do something by using threatsThey were coerced into negotiating a settlement. noun: coersion
malay
lang country : malaysia
indolent
lazy
give sb a pass
let sb get away with sth
brooding
literary 1 mysterious and threatening: the brooding silence of the forest 2 looking thoughtful and sad: brooding eyesf
grits
maize ) that is partly crushed before cooking, often eaten for breakfast or as part of a meal in the southern US برغل = crushed wheat
make a beeline for
make a beeline for something/somebody (informal) to go straight towards something/somebody as quickly as you canAs soon as she arrived at the party, she made a beeline for the food.
tuck sb in
make someone, especially a child, comfortable in bed by pulling the edges of the bedclothes firmly under the mattress: Emily was only too willing to be tucked up in bed by nine
rowdy
making a lot of noise or likely to cause trouble Synonym disorderlya rowdy crowd at the pub
master
master something/somebody to gain control of an animal or a person
pace yourself
means to slow down, and to take things in steps. So instead of rushing into things, you "pace yourself," slowing down, and taking things into consideration, acting wisely.
mew
meow
randsom
money asked for when sb is kidnapped
gratuity
money that you give to somebody who has provided a service for you SYNONYM tip Our staff may not accept gratuities.
for the most part
mostly; usually The contributors are, for the most part, professional scientists.
infallible
never wrong; never making mistakes infallible advice Doctors are not infallible. OPPOSITE fallible 2 that never fails; always doing what it is supposed to do an infallible method of memorizing things infallibility ɪnˌfæləˈbɪləti pronunciation English; ɪnˌfæləˈbɪləti pronunciation American NOUN [uncountable] his belief in the infallibility of dreams as a guide to the future papal infallibility
nighty
nightdress
not sb's scene
not the type of thing that somebody likes or enjoys doing why didnt u come to the party? well.. pubs arent quite my scene
counteract
o reduce or prevent the bad effect of something, by doing something that has the opposite effect: Look up a word starting with D or S for samples of headword or sentence pronunciations on the LDOCE CD-ROMThey gave him drugs to counteract his withdrawal symptoms. —counteraction noun [uncountable and countable]
bug
obesession she's been bitten by the bug of writing
grace
of God 5 [uncountable] the kindness that God shows towards the human racethe power of divine graceIt was only by the grace of God that they survived. = favor
skin-deep
of a feeling or an attitude) not as important or strongly felt as it appears to be Synonym superficial Idioms beauty is only skin-deep (saying) how a person looks is less important than their character
unapproachable
of a person) unfriendly and not easy to talk to Librarians have a reputation for being difficult and unapproachable. OPPOSITE approachable = unfriendly, reserved, withdrawn, distant, cool, remote, chilly, aloof, frigid, unsociable, offish, standoffish,
suitor
old-fashioned) a man who wants to marry a particular womanHe was an ardent suitor.
end
part of activity 5 [usually singular] a part of an activity with which somebody is concerned, especially in businessWe need somebody to handle the marketing end of the business.Are there any problems at your end?I have kept my end of the bargain.
passage of time
passing of time ( passage : time - building - text)
fled
past of flee flee something He was caught trying to flee the country. The driver had already fled the scene of the accident.
aggregates
phatic expressions
pre-impt
priˈempt pronunciation American 1 pre-empt something to prevent something from happening by taking action to stop itHer departure pre-empted any further questions.A good training course will pre-empt many problems.The government announced it had pre-empted a coup attempt
profanity
proʊˈfænəti pronunciation American plural profanities (formal) = basphemy 1 [uncountable] behaviour that shows a lack of respect for God or holy things 2 [countable, usually plural] swear words, or religious words used in a way that shows a lack of respect for God or holy things He uttered a stream of profanities.
pull through
pull through | pull through something 1 to get better after a serious illness, operation, etcThe doctors think she will pull through. 2 to succeed in doing something very difficultIt's going to be tough but we'll pull through it together.
set sb straight
put/set somebody straight (about/on something) to correct somebody's mistake; to make sure that somebody knows the correct facts when they have had the wrong idea or impression
pandemic
pænˈdemɪk pronunciation American a disease that spreads over a whole country or the whole world pandemic adjectivea pandemic disease compare endemic, epidemic
pariah
pəˈraɪə pariah pronunciation American a person who is not acceptable to society and is avoided by everyone SYNONYM outcast
peruse
pəˈruːz peruse pronunciation American peruse something (formal or humorous) to read something, especially in a careful way A copy of the report is available for you to peruse at your leisure. perusal pəˈruːzl perusal pronunciation English; pəˈruːzl perusal pronunciation American NOUN [uncountable, singular] The agreement was signed after careful perusal.
quell
quell something/somebody to stop something such as violent behaviour or protestsExtra police were called in to quell the disturbances. to stop something, especially by using force: Police in riot gear were called in to quell the disturbances/ unrest.This latest setback will have done nothing to quell the growing doubts about the future of the club. (figurative) She started to giggle, but Bob quelled her with a look.2 quell something to stop or reduce strong or unpleasant feelings Synonym calm to quell your fears quell a prob
clipped
quick and clear but not very friendly ( voice) yes, she said her, voice clipped,
airwaves
radio waves that are used in broadcasting radio and television More and more TV and radio stations are crowding the airwaves. A well-known voice came over the airwaves. موجات الأثير
REFERENDUM
referendum (on something) an occasion when all the people of a country can vote on an important issueSwitzerland decided to hold a referendum on joining the EU.The changes were approved by referendum إستفتاء شعبي
euthanasia
refers to the practice of intentionally ending a life in order to relieve pain and suffering
as to
regarding sth; used when you are referring to something As to tax, that will be deducted from your salary. she induldged in the reasons as to why they are the happiest
obsess
s-s
fearsome
scary
libido
sexual desire " loss of libido"
dogs
shar-pei is a type of ---
austere
simple and plain; without any decorations her austere bedroom with its simple narrow bed Their clothes were always austere. 2 (of a person) strict and serious in appearance and behaviour My father was a distant, austere man. 3 allowing nothing that gives pleasure; not comfortable the monks' austere way of life
toss-up
singular] (informal) a situation in which either of two choices, results, etc. is equally possible 'Have you decided on the colour yet?' ' It's a toss-up between the blue and the green.'
no-no
singular] (informal) a thing or a way of behaving that is not acceptable in a particular situation Earrings for men were once a definite no-no.
snotty
snobbish = snooty
nick sth
steal th
thick
stupid
superfluous
suːˈpɜːrfluəs pronunciation American (formal) more than you need or want Synonym unnecessaryShe gave him a look that made words superfluous.
tectonic
tekˈtɑːnɪk pronunciation American [only before noun] (geology) connected with the structure of the earth's surface see also plate tectonics
ventriloquist
the art of speaking without moving your lips making it look as if the voice is coming from sb else."A ventriloquist's dummy"
atelophoia
the fear of eing not good enough
teeny-weeny
tiny
go viral
to become extremely popular in a very short time; said of a website, blog entry, posted video, etc. on the Internet.
burn the candle at both ends
to become very tired by trying to do too many things and going to bed late and getting up early
encroach on sth
to begin to affect or use up too much of somebody's time, rights, personal life, etcI won't encroach on your time any longer.He never allows work to encroach upon his family life.
burgeon
to begin to grow or develop rapidly burgeoning ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ pronunciation English; ˈbɜːrdʒənɪŋ pronunciation American adjectivea burgeoning populationburgeoning demand
conk out
to go to sleep
count sb in
to include somebody in an activityI hear you're organizing a trip to the game next week? Count me in!
pin sth on sb
to make somebody be blamed for something, especially for something they did not doNo one would admit responsibility. They all tried to pin the blame on someone else.You can't pin this one on me—I wasn't even there
not give a hoot
to not care about EXAMPLE 1: Tom likes to walk around town in his pajamas — he doesn't give a hoot what people think. EXAMPLE 2: Stephanie doesn't give a hoot if she's the only one wearing a green dress to the high school prom. SYNONYMS: to not give a damn; to not give a darn
jam
to put somebody/something into a small space where there is very little room to move Synonym squash, squeeze jam somebody/something + adverb/preposition Six of us were jammed into one small car.We were jammed together like sardines in a can.The cupboards were jammed full of old newspapers.+ adverb/preposition Nearly 1000 students jammed into the hall
to put something into your pocket She paid for the drink and pocketed the change without counting it.
cock
to raise a part of your body so that it is vertical or at an angle The dog cocked its leg by every tree on our route (= in order to urinate ). He cocked an inquisitive eyebrow at her. She cocked her head to one side and looked at me. The dog stood listening, its ears cocked. the bird cocked his head
withhold
to refuse to give something to somebody Synonym keep backShe was accused of withholding information from the police.Payment was withheld until the work was completed.
get (something) off the ground
to start happening successfully; to make something start happening successfully Without more money, the movie is unlikely to get off the ground.to get a new company off the ground eg an argument
call a spade a spade
to state your opinion frankly without trying to hide what you really think
linger
to stay somewhere for longer because you do not want to leave; to spend a long time doing something She lingered for a few minutes to talk to Nick. We lingered over breakfast on the terrace.
flatline
to stop being popular or successful: Her acting career has flatlined.› to dieflatlining /-ɪŋ/ noun [U] › The effects of the music industry's flatlining have been felt by retailers.
twiddle ur thumbs
to treat something as unimportant and not worry about it: British EnglishWe can't just shrug these objections off.
anguish
torment , torture
taxonomy
tækˈsɑːnəmi pronunciation American plural taxonomies 1 [uncountable] the scientific process of classifying things (= arranging them into groups)plant taxonomy2 [countable] a particular system of classifying thingstaxonomic ˌtæksəˈnɒmɪk pronunciation English; ˌtæksəˈnɑːmɪk pronunciation American adjective
loath
unwilling, reluctant: I am *loath* to eat cow eyeballs.
lofty
usually before noun] (approving) (of a thought, an aim, etc.) deserving praise because of its high moral qualitylofty ambitions/ideals/principles3 (disapproving) showing a belief that you are worth more than other people Synonym haughtyher lofty disdain for other people
coop s up
usually passive] to keep a person or an animal inside a building or in a small spaceI've been cooped up in that office all day.
vicinity
vəˈsɪnəti pronunciation American [singular] the area around a particular place Crowds gathered in the vicinity of Trafalgar Square.There is no hospital in the immediate vicinity.
snug
warm, comfortable and protected, especially from the cold Synonym cosy a snug little houseI spent the afternoon snug and warm in bed.
category
ˈkætəɡɔːri
noticeable
ˈnoʊtɪsəbl
skier
ˈskiːər pronunciation American a person who skis
vocab
ˈvoʊkæb vəˈkæbjəleri
wary
ˈweri wary pronunciation American comparative warierno superlative careful when dealing with somebody/something because you think that there may be a danger or problem SYNONYM cautious wary (of somebody/something) Be wary of strangers who offer you a ride. wary (of doing something) She was wary of getting involved with him. He gave her a wary look. The police will need to keep a wary eye on this area of town (= watch it carefully, in case there is trouble).
waterfront
ˈwɑːtərfrʌnt waterfront pronunciation American [usually singular] a part of a town or an area that is next to water, for example in a harbour a waterfront apartmen sunset= sundown remember: beachfront
abject
ˈæbdʒekt If it reeks of humiliation or looks like the lowest of lows, then you can safely describe it as abject. djective that means showing utter resignation or hopelessness. Abject means absolutely miserable, the most unfortunate, with utter humiliation. You might have heard the phrase abject poverty, which is the absolute worst, most hopeless level of poverty you've ever seen. - With a final effort, it gained the porch and crouched down in its corner, ________, sweated, hunted morsel, at hopeless bay. 1 terrible and without hope abject poverty/misery/failure 2 without any pride or respect for yourself an abject apology
absently
ˈæbsəntli pronunciation American in a way that shows you are not looking at or thinking about what is happening around you He nodded absently, his attention absorbed by the screen.
antsy
ˈæntsi pronunciation American (North American English, informal) impatient; not able to keep still
anise
ˈænɪs يانسون
acapella
ˌæ kəˈpelə pronunciation English; ˌæ kəˈpelə pronunciation American ˌɑː kəˈpelə pronunciation English; ˌɑː kəˈpelə pronunciation American (of music) for singing voices alone, without musical instrumentsa cappella adverb
ad hoc
ˌæd ˈhɑːk ad hoc pronunciation American (from Latin) arranged or happening when necessary and not planned in advance an ad hoc meeting to deal with the problem The meetings will be held on an ad hoc basis.< collo
aphrodisiac
ˌæfrəˈdɪziæk aphrodisiac pronunciation American a food or drug that is said to give people a strong desire to have sex a powerful aphrodisiac Power is the ultimate aphrodisiac. aphrodisiac ADJECTIVE the aphrodisiac qualities of ginseng
drone
أزيز
neon colors
ألوان فسفوريةˈniːɑːn I think that neon colors means: bold bright vivid dazzling cheerful lively happy positive upbeat optimistic spirited luminous shining radiant sparkling glowing stuff like that
abduction
اختطاف
amputation
استئصال
socialism
اشتراكية------communismالشيوعية
parole
اطلاق سراح مشروط
drone war
حرب الطائرات بدون طيار
treacle
دبس السكر
sergeant
رقيب
topical
موضعي apply the oinment topically to the affected area
imminent
وشيكespecially of something unpleasant) likely to happen very soonthe imminent threat of invasionThe system is in imminent danger of collapse.An announcement about his resignation is imminent
cluster bomb
› an explosive device that throws out smaller bombs when it explodes
distraught
; dɪˈstrɔːt pronunciation American extremely upset and anxious so that you cannot think clearly She's still too distraught to speak about the tragedy.The child's distraught parents pleaded for witnesses to contact the police.
pervasive
; pərˈveɪsɪv = ubiquitous, ominpresent existing in all parts of a place or thing; spreading gradually to affect all parts of a place or thing a pervasive smell of dampHer influence is all-pervasive (= it affects everyone and everything).A sense of social change is pervasive in her novels.
graft
; ɡræft graft pronunciation American 1 [countable] a piece cut from a living plant and fixed in a cut made in another plant, so that it grows there; the process or result of doing this A healthy shoot should form a strong graft. 2 [countable] a piece of skin, bone, etc. removed from a living body and placed in another part of the body which has been damaged; the process or result of doing this a skin graft
ditzy
; ˈdɪtsi ditzy pronunciation American (informal, especially North American English) (usually of a woman) silly; not able to be trusted to remember things or to think in an organized way
ballerina
; ˌbæləˈriːnə pronunciation American a female dancer in ballet
fancy
= fantasy or whim [countable, uncountable] something that you imagine; your imagination SYNONYM fantasy night-time fancies that disappear in the morning a child's wild flights of fancy 2 [singular] a feeling that you would like to have or to do something SYNONYM whim She said she wanted a dog but it was only a passing fancy.
effrontery
=audacity ɪˈfrʌntəri pronunciation American [uncountable] (formal) behaviour that is confident and very rude, without any feeling of shame SYNONYM nerve He had the effrontery to accuse me of lying!
stumped
=baffled unable to find an answer or think of a reply: The question had me completely stumped. "stumped for words/an answer/a reply " Travis seemed absolutely stumped for words. Synonym baffleI'm stumped. I don't know how they got here before us.Farmers are aware of the problem but are stumped by what to do about it.Kate was stumped for words(= unable to answer).
patron
=sponsor :a famous person who supports an organization such as a charity and whose name is used in the advertisements, etc. for the organization3 (formal) a person who uses a particular shop/store, restaurant, etcPatrons are requested not to smoke
marshy
=swamp mɑːrʃ pronunciation American [countable, uncountable] an area of low land that is always soft and wet because there is nowhere for the water to flow away to Cows were grazing on the marshes. After so much rain, the field had become a marsh (= a very wet area). marshy pronunciation English; pronunciation American ADJECTIVE marshy ground/land
musical chairs
A party game in which players compete for a decreasing number of chairs, the losers in successive rounds being those unable to find a...
a jack of all trades
A person who can do many different kinds of jobs. Elizabeth can do teaching, giving instructions and orienting learners. She is a real jack of all trades. He became a jack of all trades because He used to study different cultures and civilizations. Talk to an expert, not a jack of all trades. Lucy is a jack of all trades. She knows all about photography, graphic design, Photoshop and a lot of other things.
rectum
A short tube at the end of the large intestine where waste material is compressed into a solid form before being eliminated; straight, posterior part of large intestine مستقيم
scantling
A small timber used in construction
imposter
American English [countable] someone who pretends to be someone else in order to trick people: The nurse was soon discovered to be an impostor.
preppy
American English informal preppy clothes or styles are very neat, in a way that is typical of students who go to expensive private schools in the US
jock
American English someone, especially a student, who plays a lot of sport and is often considered to be stupid
oblong
American Englishan oblong shape is much longer than it is wide: an oblong leaf مطاول
comestible
Anything that you could possibly use for food is a comestible, a synonym of "edible." It can be used as a noun ("We shopped for comestibles") or an adjective ("It looked awful, but was comestible"). The word comestible, a rather formal-sounding word for food, has its roots in the Latin word comedere, which means "to eat up." Since comestible shares a background with the word consume, you will hopefully remember its meaning. Comestible was first recorded in the 15th century, and it bounced around as an adjective before becoming a noun in the 19th century
council estate
British English) a large group of houses built by a local council
ominshambles
British informal a situation that has been comprehensively mismanaged, characterized by a string of blunders and miscalculations: anyone with five minutes to spare, a Maths GCSE, and a calculator could have averted the entire omnishambles by checking the civil servants' sums
at full throttle
By the end of May, the assembly line will be working at full throttle. with optimal speed/ energy He drove along at full throttle(= as fast as possible). (figurative) The campaign is continuing to run at full throttle. he was running with full throttle in the race
across the board
C2 happening or having an effect on people at every level and in every area: The improvement has been across the board, with all divisions either increasing profits or reducing losses. The initiative has across-the-board support. involving everyone or everything in a company, an industry, etc The industry needs more investment across the board. an across-the-board wage increase
put sth in perspective
C2 to compare something to other things so that it can be accurately and fairly judged: Total investments for this year reached £53 million, and, to put this into perspective, investments this year were double those made in 2011.
hold a monopoly on
COUNTABLE/UNCOUNTABLE] complete control over something by one organization or person there's no one pose that can hold a monopoly on making ur man hot lol
cloths vs clothes
Cloths are pieces of fabric klɔːðz-- for instance, washcloths or tablecloths. Clothes are wearing apparel-- shirts, pants, etc. _________________
deep-seated
Deeply rooted; ingrained:entrenched deep-seated ideological differences
Contingent on sth
Depending on sth that may or may not happen
chill
"Hey man, you want some more beer?" "Nah, I'm chill." "How're ya doin'? "Chillin' like a villain." "What the ****?! You spilled juice everywhere!!" "Yo, chill out dude, I'll clean it up." "Do you know Josh, the Brazilian Gringo?" [link] "Yeah for sure, he's a chill guy." "Hey boyfriend, I get off work at 8pm. You wanna chill afterwards?" "Sounds good." "What're you doing?" "I'm just chillin' with Chad." (notice in the above example that I did not say "do you wanna..." do is not always used in informal speech.)
invalubale
Extremely useful; indispensable: "an invaluable source of information".
stat
(North American English, informal) = statistic
bum sb out
(North American English, informal) to make somebody feel upset or disappointed
put your foot in it
(also put your foot in your mouth North American English, British English) to say or do something that upsets, offends or embarrasses somebodyI really put my foot in it with Ella—I didn't know she'd split up with Tom.
trill
(also roll) (phonetics) a sound, usually an /r/, produced by making the tongue vibrate against a part of the mouth VS till / troll
finicky
(disapproving) too worried about what you eat, wear, etc; disliking many things Synonym fussy- fastidious a finicky eater
wrench
(formal) to make somebody feel great pain or unhappiness, especially so that they make a sound or crywrench (something) (from somebody) His words wrenched a sob from her.a wrenching experienc ewrench at something Her words wrenched at my heart. see also gut-wrenching
arbitrary
(formal) using power without restriction and without considering other peoplethe arbitrary powers of officialsarbitrarily ˌɑːbɪˈtrerəli pronunciation English; ˈɑːbɪtrəli pronunciation English; ˌɑːrbəˈtrerəli pronunciation American adverbThe leaders of the groups were chosen arbitrarily.The political frontiers in Africa were often arbitrarily drawn up by the old colonial powers.
stick that in your pipe and smoke it
Fig. Inf. See how you like that!; It is final, and you have to live with it. Well, I'm not going to do what you want, so put that in your pipe and smoke it! I'm sick of you, and I'm leaving. Put that in your pipe and smoke it!
mesh withh sth
(formal)1 [intransitive, transitive] to fit together or match closely, especially in a way that works well; to make things fit together successfullymesh (something) (with something) This evidence meshes with earlier reports of an organized riot.mesh (something) (together) His theories mesh together various political and religious beliefs = engage, combine, connect, knit, come together, coordinate, interlock, dovetail, fit together, harmonize,= tally with
troll
(in Scandinavian stories) a creature that looks like an ugly person. Some trolls are very large and evil, others are small and friendly but like to trick people.
fest
(in nouns) a festival or large meeting involving a particular activity or with a particular atmosphere a jazzfest a talkfest (= a session involving long discussions) (usually disapproving) a lovefest (= an event in which people show too much affection for each other that may not be genuine)
deck
(in/with something) to decorate somebody/something with something The room was decked out in flowers and balloons. = decorate, dress, trim, clothe, grace, array, garland, adorn, ornament, embellish, apparel, festoon, attire, bedeck, beautify,
be miles away
(informal) to be thinking deeply about something and not aware of what is happening around you
on the same wavelenth
(informal) to have the same way of thinking or the same ideas or feelings as somebody else We work together but we aren't really on the same wavelength. or be on somebody's wavelength
pan out
(informal) (of events or a situation) to develop in a particular wayI'm happy with the way things have panned out.
gab
(informal) [intransitive] to talk for a long time about things that are not importantThey've been gabbing on the phone for nearly two hours.
spoof
(informal) a humorous copy of a movie, television program, etc. that exaggerates its main featuresIt's a spoof on horror movies.
snag
(informal) a problem or difficulty, especially one that is small, hidden or unexpected SYNONYM difficulty There is just one small snag—where is the money coming from? Let me know if you run into any snags.
getaway
(informal) a short holiday/vacation; a place that is suitable for a holiday/vacationa romantic weekend getaway in New Yorkthe popular island getaway of Penang
not touch sb/sth with a ten-foot pole
(informal) to refuse to get involved with somebody/something or in a particular situation
let your hair down
(informal) to relax and enjoy yourself, especially in a lively wayIt's about time you let your hair down and had some fun!
stick around
(informal) to stay in a place, waiting for something to happen or for somebody to arrive خليك قريب Stick around; we'll need you to help us later.
laugh sth off
(informal) to try to make people think that something is not serious or important, especially by making a joke about itHe laughed off suggestions that he was going to resign.
for starters
(informal) used to emphasize the first of a list of reasons, opinions, etc, or to say what happens firstThere are a number of problems—for starters, where is the money coming from?The winners will be flown to Paris—and that's just for starters.
give props to sb
(informal) used to say that people should appreciate what somebody has done because it is goodI gotta give props to the bass player.Please give props to the researchers for all their work. Props here means 'proper respect or recognition'.
airhead
(informal, disapproving) a stupid person She's a total airhead!
ace
(informal, especially North American English) to be successful in somethingHe aced all his tests.They watched the golfer ace the 17th hole (= get the ball into the hole using only one shot).
dis
(informal, especially North American English) to show a lack of respect for somebody, especially by saying insulting things to themIf he disses me again, I'll hit him.
hammer a point home
Fig. to try extremely hard to make someone understand or realize something. The boss hopes to hammer the firm's poor financial position home to the staff. I tried to hammer home to Anne the fact that she would have to get a job. See also: hammer, home
ward
(law) a person, especially a child, who is under the legal protection of a court or another person (called a guardian)The child was made a ward of court.
resonant
(literary) having the power to bring images, feelings, memories, etc. into your minda poem filled with resonant imageryEverything was resonant with new meaning.
benign
(medical) (of tumours growing in the body) not dangerous or likely to cause death Opposite malignant
blazer
(noun) a jacket, not worn with matching trousers or pants, often showing the colours or badge of a club, school, team, etc. casual and suit like at the same time
bttleneck
(noun): a slowdown in traffic caused by some form of obstruction like an accident - There is a huge bottleneck in traffic at the intersection of Center and State Street.
plausible
(of an excuse or explanation) reasonable and likely to be true Her story sounded perfectly plausible. The only plausible explanation is that he forgot. believable, possible, likely, reasonable, credible, probable, persuasive, conceivable, tenable OPPOSITE implausible 2 (disapproving) (of a person) good at sounding honest and sincere, especially when trying to trick people She was a plausible liar. plausibility ˌplɔːzəˈbɪləti pronunciation English; ˌplɔːzəˈbɪləti pronunciation American NOUN [uncountable] This new evidence lends plausibility to the theory that she was murdered. plausibly
hyberolic
(of language) deliberately exaggerated; using hyperbole
lucid
(of language) transparently clear
bitter
(of people) feeling angry and unhappy because you feel that you have been treated unfairlyShe is very bitter about losing her job.3 [usually before noun] making you feel very unhappy; caused by great unhappinessto weep/shed bitter tears
bow out
(of something) to stop taking part in an activity, especially one in which you have been successful in the pastShe has finally decided it's time to bow out of international tennis.
save for/ save
(old use or formal) except somethingThey knew nothing about her save her name.They found out nothing more save that she had borne a child.
drawing nigh
(old use or literary) coming soon, near naɪ Winter was " drawing nigh "
sally forth
(old-fashioned or literary) to leave a place in a determined or enthusiastic wayAfter lunch she sallied forth in the snow for a short walk.
shrew
(old-fashioned) a bad-tempered unpleasant woman
wanton
(old-fashioned, disapproving) (usually of a woman) behaving in a very immoral way; having many sexual partners
lose ur grip
(on something) to become unable to understand or control a situation Sometimes I feel I'm losing my grip
by far
- by a wide margin; by a great difference EXAMPLE 1: Some people think Tom Hanks is by far the best actor in America today. EXAMPLE 2: Mediterranean Grill is by far the best restaurant in town. No wonder it's so hard to get a reservation there! SYNONYMS: by a long shot; far and away; hands down
farce
- countable] a situation or an event that is so unfair or badly organized that it becomes ridiculousThe trial was a complete farce. fɑːrs farce pronunciation American 1 [countable, uncountable] a funny play for the theatre based on ridiculous and unlikely situations and events; this type of writing or performancea bedroom farce (= a funny play about sex)
fat chanc
- definitely not EXAMPLE 1: The boys at school are always laughing at Dana. Will she be invited to the school dance? Fat chance! EXAMPLE 2: You want to borrow my new car and drive it across the country? Fat chance! SYNONYMS: never in a million years; no way!
DIME A DOZEN
- so plentiful as to be nothing special; common EXAMPLE 1: Reality TV shows are a dime a dozen these days. EXAMPLE 2: There are so many Starbucks coffee shops in Manhattan, they're a dime a dozen. NOTE: This expression comes from the fact that a "dime" is worth only ten cents (very little value).
bane
---- beɪn pronunciation American [singular] the -------- of somebody/something something that causes trouble and makes people unhappyThe neighbours' kids are the bane of my life.The poor train service has been the bane of commuters for years.
hunker
---- down 1 (especially North American English) to sit on your heels with your knees bent up in front of you Synonym squat He hunkered down beside her.
exercise
---- something (formal) to use your power, rights or personal qualities in order to achieve somethingWhen she appeared in court she exercised her right to remain silent.He was a man who exercised considerable influence over people.يستخدم سلطته
liaison
-----(with somebody) a secret sexual relationship, especially if one or both partners are married ˈliəzɑːn / liˈeɪzɑːn Synonym affair
undercut
------ somebody/something to make somebody/something weaker or less likely to be effective Synonym undermine Some members of the board were trying to undercut the chairman's authority.
assume
------ something (formal) to take or begin to have power or responsibility Synonym take The court assumed responsibility for the girl's welfare.Rebel forces have assumed control of the capital. Whoever they appoint will assume responsibility for all financial matters. He assumed power in a bloody coup in 1990. Jim Paton will assume the role of managing director.
belie
------ something to show that something cannot be true or correct Government claims that there is no poverty are belied by the number of homeless people on the streets.= disproved 2 ------ something to give a false impression of somebody/something /bɪˈlaɪ/ (present tense belying, past tense and past participle belied) › to show something to be false, or to hide something such as an emotion: Her calm face belied the terror she was feeling.Her energy and youthful good looks belie her 65 years.
regale
------- somebody with something to amuse or entertain somebody with stories, jokes, etcHe regaled us with tales of his days as a jazz pianist.
languid
/ literary Definition › moving or speaking slowly with little energy, often in an attractive way: a languid manner/ voiceˈlæŋɡwɪd pronunciation American moving slowly in an elegant manner, not needing energy or effort a languid wave of the hand a languid afternoon in the sun languidly ˈlæŋɡwɪdli pronunciation English; ˈlæŋɡwɪdli pronunciation American ADVERB He moved languidly across the room.
creole
/kriˈəʊl/ US /-ˈoʊl/ › a language that has developed from a mixture of languages: creole-speaking tribes
dally
/ˈdæl.i/ old-fashioned Definition › to waste time or do something slowly
arbitrary
1 (of an action, a decision, a rule, etc.) not seeming to be based on a reason, system or plan and sometimes seeming unfairThe choice of players for the team seemed completely arbitrary.He makes unpredictable, arbitrary decisions.ااعتباطي
mob
1 [countable, singular + singular or plural verb] a large crowd of people, especially one that may become violent or cause trouble an angry/unruly mob The mob was/were preparing to storm the building. an excited mob of fans mob rule(= a situation in which a mob has control, rather than people in authority)
faction
1 [countable] a small group of people within a larger one whose members have some different aims and beliefs to those of the larger grouprival factions within the administration انقسام
fancy
1 [transitive] (British English, informal) to want something or want to do something SYNONYM feel like fancy something Fancy a drink? I fancied a change of scene. She didn't fancy (= did not like) the idea of going home in the dark. fancy doing something Do you fancy going out this evening? 2 [transitive] fancy somebody (British English, informal) to be sexually attracted to somebody I think she fancies me.
incur
1 if you incur costs, you have to pay them You risk incurring bank charges if you exceed your overdraft limit.
sedate
1 slow, calm and relaxed Synonym sɪˈdeɪt unhurried We followed the youngsters at a more sedate pace.2 quiet, especially in a way that lacks excitementa sedate country towna sedate family occasion3 (of a person) quiet and serious in a way that seems formal a sedate, sober man
fob sb off
1 to try to stop somebody asking questions or complaining by telling them something that is not true يسكته Don't let him fob you off with any more excuses. She wouldn't be fobbed off this time. 2 to give somebody something that is not what they want or is of worse quality than they want He was unaware that he was being fobbed off with out-of-date stock.
giddy
1- dizzy 2- not usually before noun] giddy (with something) so happy and excited that you cannot behave normallyShe was giddy with happiness.
standard English vs global English
1- spoken in native English speaking countries. 2- the opp
insinuate
1-to suggest indirectly that something unpleasant is true Synonym imply insinuate that... The article insinuated that he was having an affair with his friend's wife.insinuate something What are you trying to insinuate?an insinuating smile 2 insinuate yourself into something (formal, disapproving) to succeed in gaining somebody's respect, affection, etc. so that you can use the situation to your own advantageIn the first act, the villain insinuates himself into the household of the man he intends to kill. Cutrual myths have insinuated themselves into our minds ever since we were children 3 insinuate yourself/something + adverb/preposition (formal) to slowly move yourself or a part of your body into a particular position or placeShe insinuated her right hand under his arm.
placenta
1.A flattened circular organ in the uterus of pregnant eutherian mammals, nourishing and maintaining the fetus through the umbilical cord.
kicker
2 (North American English, informal) a surprising end to a series of events
yam
2 American English a type of sweet potato
convention
2 [countable] a large meeting of the members of a profession, a political party, etc. Synonym conferenceto hold a conventionthe Democratic Party Convention (= to elect a candidate for president )chapter : a small conference
register
2 [countable] the range, or part of a range, of a human voice or a musical instrument in the upper/middle/lower register
cutting edge
2 an aspect of something that gives it an advantageWe're relying on him to give the team a cutting edge.
fortify
2 fortify something (against somebody/something) to make a place more able to resist attack, especially by building high wallsa fortified townThey fortified the area against attack
jump-start
2 jump-start something to put a lot of energy into starting a process or an activity or into making it start more quickly
genuinely
2 really: I'm genuinely sorry for what I said, I really am.
bail out of sth
2 to escape from a situation that you no longer want to be involved in I'd understand if you wanted to bail out of this relationship. remeber: bow ut / chicken out
dispatch
2- (KILL) literary or old-fashioned (UK also despatch) /dɪˈspætʃ/ Definition › to kill someone (send them out of this world lol ): Our handsome hero manages to dispatch another five villains.
pitcher
2- (in baseball) the player who throws the ball to the batter
abrasive
2- rough ( surface )
ruminate
2- technical if animals such as cows ruminate, they bring food back into their mouths from their stomachs and chew it again
churn
2-if your stomach churns or if something churns your stomach, you feel a strong, unpleasant feeling of worry, disgust or fearMy stomach churned as the names were read out.
crest
2-the top part of a hill or wavesurfers riding the crest of the wave
bulk
3 [singular] the weight or shape of somebody/something largeShe heaved her bulk out of the chair.
petrichor
: /ˈpɛtrʌɪkɔː/ noun [mass noun] a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather: other than the petrichor emanating from the rapidly drying grass, there was not a trace of evidence that it had rained at all
slinky
:(of a woman's clothes) fitting closely to her body in an attractive way "a slinky black dress"
i'm outie
I am leaving this minute.
keep sth at bay
If you keep something at bay, you stop something that could be a problem for you from getting too close or from getting worse. For example: We kept the flood waters at bay by building a wall of sandbags around our house. A good way to keep your feelings of anxiety at bay is to meditate or do some sort of relaxation technique. Quick Quiz: Our company is short of money at the moment so we need to keep certain people at bay, including anyone who owes us money anyone we owe money to anyone who works for us
travail
If you've had to bust your behind, burn the midnight oil, and shed blood, sweat, and tears to get where you are today, you could say you've endured significant travail. In other words, back-breakingly hard mental exertion or physical labor. Travail comes to us from a sinister Latin word: trepalium, meaning "instrument of torture." The closest English word is probably toil, though travail means you're not just exerting monumental effort but suffering as you do so. If your life has been hard-knock enough to be the stuff of old blues songs or Shakespearean tragedies, you've had your share of travails. In French, incidentally, travail simply means work. The Spanish trabajo (work) is closely related.
screen name
In a computer network, a screen name is the name a user chooses to use when communicating with others online. A screen name can be a person's real name, a variation of the person's real name, or it can be be a totally made-up pseudonym (handle). Screen names are required for instant messaging (IM) applications.
selling yourself short
It means you are much better tallented, skilled or just a better person than you say you are.
legit
Legit is short for legitimate. It means that something is real, not fake, and generally cool. It also means that something is of value, it's worth the time. You also often see "seems legit" on the internet as a meme. [link] However, this is sarcasm. It's used when something is obviously fake. Examples, "Hey, have you checked out my new ride [car]?" "Daaaaamn, that's sweet man. How much you pay for it?" "$5,007." "Legit!" "I got an email from the Prince of Somalia saying that I'm his heir and that if I give him all my bank information he'll send me 1 million dollars!" "Seems legit"
cos play
Literally "Costume Play." Dressing up and pretending to be a fictional character (usually a sci-fi, comic book, or anime character). There are anime cosplay conventions around the world.
like water off a duck's back
Meaning: You can say an insult or criticism is like water off a duck's back if it doesn't upset you. For example: •I asked Amy if she got upset when journalists wrote negative things about her, and she said she didn't care what they wrote - it was like water off a duck's back. •Terry said he was too sensitive about criticism and he wanted to be like one of those people for whom it's like water off a duck's back. Origin: Probably related to the fact that ducks have oily feathers and water can't get through them, so water runs off their backs. In the same way, criticism can either get through to someone and upset them, or not get through to them and not upset them, and be "like water off a duck's back."
Kiwi
Meaning: a New Zealander, New Zealand For example: •A lot of Kiwis live in Australia, and quite a few Aussies live in New Zealand. •Can you tell the difference between a Kiwi accent and an Aussie accent?
dane
NOUN deɪn dane pronunciation English; deɪn dane pronunciation American a person from Denmark; a Dannish erson
peachy
North American English, informal) fine; very niceEverything is just peachy.
pass out
Pass out is another commonly used slang. It means to fall deeply asleep. If you say, "I'm going to go pass out." it means you're really tired and will quickly fall asleep. It can also be used to express how deeply asleep someone is. It's almost always used when someone gets really drunk and falls asleep (whether in their bed or elsewhere). You can also say "passed the f... out" to add emphasis Examples, "I'm so tired I'm about to pass out, I should stop driving." "Why didn't you say something earlier??" "Have you seen Steve?" "Yeah, he's passed out on the floor." "After pulling an all-nighter [staying awake all night], I passed the **** out for 13 hours."
he gives twice who gives quickly
Prov. When someone asks you for something, it is more helpful to give something right away than to wait, even if you might be able to give more if you waited. Morris didn't have all the money his sister asked for, but he sent what he had immediately, knowing that he gives twice who gives quickl
rejunvinate
RB rɪˈdʒuːvəneɪt pronunciation English; rɪˈdʒuːvəneɪt pronunciation American rejuvenate somebody/something to make somebody/something look or feel younger or more lively His new job seemed to rejuvenate him. special creams to rejuvenate the skin rejuvenation rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃn pronunciation English; rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃn pronunciation American NOUN [uncountable, singular]
retract
Related topics: Animals, Mechanical re‧tract formal 1 [transitive]if you retract something that you said or agreed, you say that you did not mean it [= withdraw/ eat your words / take it back]: He confessed to the murder but later retracted his statement. 2 [intransitive and transitive]if part of a machine or an animal's body retracts or is retracted, it moves back into the main part: The sea otter can retract the claws on its front feet. it's hard for koreans to retract their eyelids
throw a monkey wrench into
Sabotage or frustrate a project or plans, as in The boss threw a monkey wrench into our plans when he said we'd have to work Saturday . This transfer of industrial sabotage that is, throwing a tool inside machinery to other subjects dates from the early 1900s.
smarmy
Smarmy describes someone who is overly flattering and fake. A smarmy student might tell a teacher, "You're looking even more lovely than usual today," with a big smile. Smarmy describes someone who goes way over the top trying to be suave and charming — fooling no one. A smarmy car salesman will compliment your outfit and your hair and your taste in cars, always with an unpleasant falseness. In the 1930s, smarm was a verb that described smearing the hair with pomade, which makes it look shiny and slick. Back then, smarm also meant smearing with flattery.
Swimmingly
Smoothly without difficulties. We hope everything will go swimmingly.
dilatory
Something dilatory creates a delay. If you are a high school student, once in a while you might have used dilatory tactics if you forgot to do your homework. Knowing, however, their dilatory manner of doing business, we engaged them to be on the ground at daylight. The adjective dilatory comes from the Latin root word dilator, a noun that means someone who puts off things, or a procrastinator. If you are always late to appointments, people may accuse you of being dilatory, especially if they think you don't have a good excuse.
top dollar
The highest amount being paid for a commodity or service: paid top dollar for the tickets. they charge top dllar for this
court intrigue
They are dramatic books that take place or are centered around courtroom cases. Books by John Grisham are court intrigue such as Runaway Jury, The Pelican Brief, King of Torts, The Testament, The Firm and one of his most renowned A Time to Kill. These stories are all about the lawyer's role in defending a case, eeking out the wrong doers, and in plenty of situations finding things aren't what they seem.
bare-branch
They are young men who will probably not marry and raise families of their own, as the tendency over the years to prefer boy babies has led to an alarming rate of female infanticide, and so there will soon not be enough women to go around. These young men are called guang gun-er or bare branches. << china
down
This is one of the most common way native speakers will say that they are excited to do something. You can use this to accept or give an invitation, or to show how much you would like or not like to do something. For example, "Hey Mariana, you down to go for a hike tomorrow?" "Yeah, I'm down." "Do you wanna go to Parallel Universe music festival for new years?" "I'm SO down." (you can add "so" to emphasize how excited you are.) "Let's jump off this cliff into the water, it looks safe." "I'm NOT down for that."
rile sb up
To make a person or animal uncontrollably excited / or angry / annoyed be/get (all) riled up (informal, especially North American English) to be or get very annoyed raɪl rile pronunciation American rile somebody| it riles somebody that... to annoy somebody or make them angry SYNONYM anger Nothing ever seemed to rile him.
tighten one's belt
To spend less. He's had to tighten his belt since he started working part-time. Things are getting expensive, maybe we should tighten our belt and spend reasonably. For how long do I have to tighten my belt? To deal with the financial crisis, we all need to learn how to tighten our belt.
trippy
Wicked, cool, groovy,crazy + wierd. Trippy is a word used to describe something that is TOTALLY F'ING MIND BLOWING!!! AHAH DUDE THATS SO TRIPPY!!!!
mistress
[S or U] old-fashioned a woman who has control over or responsibility for someone or something: I'll inform the mistress (of the house) of your arrival, madam.She intends to remain mistress of (= in charge of) her own life when she gets married. .
garrison
[countable + singular or plural verb] a group of soldiers living in a town or fort to defend it; the buildings these soldiers live ina garrison of 5000 troopsgarrison dutya garrison townHalf the garrison is/are on duty.
make of
[transitive] to understand someone or the meaning of something in a particular way I don't know what to make of our new teacher. What do you make of this news?
discrepancy
[uncountable and countable] a difference between two amounts, details, reports etc that should be the same discrepancy in Police found discrepancies in the two men's reports. = disagreement, difference, variation, conflict, contradiction, inconsistency, disparity, variance, divergence, • the discrepancy between press and radio reports discrepancy between There is a large discrepancy between the ideal image of motherhood and the reality.
gusto
[uncountable] enthusiasm and energy in doing something They sang with gusto.
oxford
[uncountable] (North American English) a type of heavy cotton cloth used mainly for making shirts oxford shirt
candid
a ------- photograph is one that is taken without the person in it knowing that they are being photographedHe mingled among the guests and took the candid shots, which were much more fun than the formal group photographs.
integration
a : incorporation as equals into society or an organization of individuals of different groups (as races) b : coordination of mental processes into a normal effective personality or with the individual's environment
a bit thick
a bit thick (British, informal) ما بتبلع = unreasonable, too much, unfair, excessive, unjust, over the score (informal)
teal
a bluish-green colour
refrian
a comment or complaint that is often repeated Complaints about poor food in schools have become a familiar refrain. The protest began with a small group, but then the others took up the refrain. A common refrain < collo among teachers these days is that the schools need more funding.
modicum
a fairly small amount, especially of something good or pleasant They should win, given a modicum of luck.
crop
a group of people who do something at the same time; a number of things that happen at the same timethe current crop of trainees She is really ***********8 the cream of the crop(= the best in her group)******.a crop of disasters/injuries
plain
a large area of flat landthe flat coastal plain of Thassosthe Great tPlains
aardvark
a large burrowing nocturnal unglate mammal of sub-saharan africa that has a long snout, extensile tounge, powerul claws, large ears and heavy tail . feeds on termites and ants
fault
a large crack in the rocks that form the Earth's surface: the San Andreas fault صدع
hutch
a large piece of wooden furniture with shelves in the top part and cupboards below, used for displaying and storing cups, plates, etc VS hitch / hatch
honker
a nose
gloss
a note in a piece of writing that explains a difficult word, phrase, or idea
neck of the woods
a particular place or areaHe's from your neck of the woods (= the area where you live).What are you doing in this neck of the woods?
guinea pig
a person used in medical or other experiment
spud
a potato
a close call
a situation where something very unpleasant or dangerous nearly happened We managed to get out of the car before it caught fire, but we had a very close call. The business survived, but it was a close call.
ramp
a slope that joins two parts of a road, path, building, etc. when one is higher than the otherRamps should be provided for wheelchair users.
vial
a small glass container, for medicine or perfume ˈvaɪəl
disclaimer
a statement in which somebody says that they are not connected with or responsible for something, or that they do not have any knowledge of it
scaffold
a structure that can be moved up and down to help people work on high buildings [= cradle British English]
uptalk
a style of talking that makes statemenets sound like questions : remember: fry talk << like noam
incursion
a sudden attack on a place by foreign armies, etc.
restraining order
a temporary court order issued to prohibit an individual from carrying out a particular action, especially approaching or contacting a specified person.
baloney
a type of sausage that is put in sandwiches, made of a mixture of meats
standout
adj/noun): a person or thing that's more impressive than others in a group. "The songs were good but none was a standout"
faux-naif
adjective Marked by a false show of innocent simplicity: "Their gee-whiz, faux-naif comportment is not always convincing" (Madison Smartt Bell).
aesthetic
adjective (North American English also esthetic) iːsˈθetɪk pronunciation English; esˈθetɪk pronunciation English; esˈθetɪk pronunciation American 1 concerned with beauty and art and the understanding of beautiful thingsan aesthetic appreciation of the landscapeThe benefits of conservation are both financial and aesthetic.2 made in an artistic way and beautiful to look atTheir furniture was more aesthetic than functional.
cop to sth
admit doin sth ( usuallly sth embarressing)
old folks home
adult home
ad nauseam
adverb ˌæd ˈnɔːziæm pronunciation English; ˌæd ˈnɔːziæm pronunciation American (from Latin) if a person says or does something ad nauseam, they say or do it again and again so that it becomes boring or annoying Sports commentators repeat the same phrases ad nauseam.
aggravate
aggravate something to make an illness or a bad or unpleasant situation worse Synonym worsenPollution can aggravate asthma.Military intervention will only aggravate the conflict even further.
Assent
agreement with a statement or proposal to do something approval
dressing
also salad dressing) [countable, uncountable] a thin sauce used to add flavour to salads, usually made from oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, etca low-calorie dressing
lycra/spandex
also spandex) [uncountable] /ˈspæn.deks/ › a type of material that stretches and is used especially for making clothes fit tightly: spandex leggings an artificial material that stretches, used for making clothes that fit close to the body All our swimwear contains Lycra.
ballpark figure
an approximate number EXAMPLE 1: The auto mechanic didn't know exactly how much the repairs would cost, but he was able to give me a ballpark figure. EXAMPLE 2: The plumber estimated that it would cost $150 to fix our sink, but that was just a ballpark figure.
alcove
an area in a room that is formed by part of a wall being built farther back than the rest of the wall The bookcase fits neatly into the alcove.
pipe dream
an unrealistic hope EXAMPLE 1: Susan would like to move to New Zealand and write romance novels, but she knows that's just a pipe dream. EXAMPLE 2: You want to become a famous actor on Broadway? That sounds like a pipe dream.
forbears
ancestors
and what you have
and other things of the same type It's full of old toys, books and whatnot. and whatnot: : any of various other things that might also be mentioned <paper clips, pins, and whatnot> ballpoint: A ballpoint pen (also biro, and ball pen) is a writing instrument which dispenses a viscous ink from an internal reservoir through the rolling
anomaly
anomalies [uncountable and countable] formal something that is noticeable because it is different from what is usual: Look up a word starting with D or S for samples of headword or sentence pronunciations on the LDOCE CD-ROMIn those days, a woman professor was still an anomaly. anomaly in = oddity Look up a word starting with D or S for samples of headword or sentence pronunciations on the LDOCE CD-ROMvarious anomalies in the tax system
badass
another way to say something is cool. Example: RLE parties are bad ass!
all told
as a complete total: There were 550 people at the festival all told.
pull
attraction ( the ----- of sth ) the fact of something attracting you or having a strong effect on youThe magnetic pull of the city was hard to resist.He felt the pull of paternal love.
besties
best friends
bone fide
boʊnə ˈfaɪdi pronunciation American [usually before noun] (from Latin) genuine, real or legal; not false a bona fide reasonIs it a bona fide, reputable organization?You're a bona fide member of the team now.
fracture
break in a bone or other hard material a fracture of the leg/skull - a compound/simple fracture(= one in which the broken bone comes/does not come through the skin)Cracks and fractures are appearing in the ancient wall.
fleas
bugs growing on a dog or a cat
baloney
bəˈloʊni pronunciation American [uncountable] 1 (informal, especially North American English) nonsense; lies Don't give me that baloney! = bunk
banal
bəˈnɑːl pronunciation American; ˈbeɪnl pronunciation American (disapproving) very ordinary and containing nothing that is interesting or important a banal conversation about the weather / banal congratulations
make waves
cause problems Sl. to cause difficulty. (Often in the negative.) Just relax. Don't make waves. If you make waves too much around here, you won't last long.
render
cause somebody/something to be something 1 render somebody/something + adjective (formal) to cause somebody/something to be in a particular state or condition Synonym maketo render something harmless/useless/ineffectiveHundreds of people were rendered homeless by the earthquake
down to sb/sth
caused by sb/sth." She claimed that her problems were down to the media"
c-section
cesarean section
garbanzo
chickpeas
cloths v clothes
cloths > pieces of fabric clothes> what we wear
muddled
confused He gets muddled when the teacher starts shouting.muddled thinkinga muddled (= badly organized) attempt to rescue the situation We've got ourselves in a fix /(in a muddle ) about this.
temporal
connected with or limited by timea universe which has spatial and temporal dimensions زمني temporal مؤقت temporary, interim, provisional, tentative, temporal, transitory دنيوي worldly, secular, mundane, earthly, material, temporal
properiety
corrrectitude But the body's rules include a broad exception for national security that China could cite if the United States tried to challenge the propriety of China's measures.
perspective
countable] a particular attitude towards something; a way of thinking about something Synonym viewpointa global perspectiveRecent events seem less serious when put into an international perspective.Try to see the issue from a different perspective.a report that looks at the education system from the perspective of deaf peopleperspective on something His experience abroad provides a wider perspective on the problem.
retreat
countable] a quiet, private place that you go to in order to get away from your usual life a country retreat =refuge, haven, resort, retirement, shelter, haunt, asylum, privacy, den, sanctuary, hideaway, seclusion • He spent yesterday in his country retreat.
court
court something (formal) to do something that might result in something unpleasant happeningto behave in a way that makes danger etc more likely: To have admitted this would have courted political disaster. to court danger/death/disaster<<<<colloction As a politician he has often courted controversy.
nutty as a fruitcake
crazy. (*Also: as ~.) Don't pay any attention to John; he's nutty as a fruitcake. Mary's schemes for making money are nuttier than a fruitcake.
decry
decry somebody/something (as something) (formal) to strongly criticize somebody/something, especially publicly Synonym condemnThe measures were decried as useless.يشجب
wipe the floor with s
defeat sb
kick the can down the road
delay a decision in hopes that the problem or issue will go away or somebody else will make the decision later.
off-the-grid
deprived from social services like water, electricity, etc. "An off-the-grid house "
you got me there
do not know the answer to your question. (Also with subjects other than second person.) You got me there. I don't know. You got me there. I have no idea what the answer is.
delineate
dɪˈlɪnieɪt pronunciation American delineate something (formal) to describe, draw or explain something in detail Our objectives need to be precisely delineated. The ship's route is clearly delineated on the map.
elicit
elicit something (from somebody) (formal) to get information or a reaction from somebody, often with difficultyI could elicit no response from him.Her tears elicited great sympathy from her audience.
pre-eminent
eminent more important, more successful or of a higher standard than others Synonym outstandinga pre-eminent example of the artist's workDickens was pre-eminent among English writers of his day
dead
empty of people. "Twitterland is pretty dead right now. Is anyone out there?"
enmesh
enmesh somebody/something (in something) (formal) to involve somebody/something in a bad situation that it is not easy to escape from = embroil
bad/bum rap
especially American English informal unfair treatment or punishment: Cleveland always gets a bum rap in the press.
audit
examine " we had our accounts audited"
cardio
exercises to make your heart work harder, that you do to keep yourself fit Cardio is the answer if you want to lose weight.cardio exercise/workouts
treacly
expressing feelings of love in a way that seems false or exaggerated treacly music
prolly
eye dialect spelling of probably
bust
failure =flop
feign sth
fake sth ... tiredness
apologetic
feeling or showing that you are sorry for doing something wrong or for causing a problem 'Sorry,' she said, with an apologetic smile.apologetic about/for something They were very apologetic about the trouble they'd caused.apologetically əˌpɒləˈdʒetɪkli pronunciation English; əˌpɑːləˈdʒetɪkli pronunciation American adverb'I'm sorry I'm late,' he murmured apologetically.
vixen
female fox
torrid
fervent= passionate 1 involving strong emotions, especially of sexual love: Look up a word starting with D or S for samples of headword or sentence pronunciations on the LDOCE CD-ROMa torrid love affair 2 literary torrid weather is very hot: Look up a word starting with D or S for samples of headword or sentence pronunciations on the LDOCE CD-ROMthe torrid desert sun
fruition
fruˈɪʃn pronunciation American [uncountable] (formal) the successful result of a plan, a process or an activity After months of hard work, our plans finally ( came to fruition ).His extravagant ideas were never brought to fruition.
exuberant
full of energy, excitement and happinessShe gave an exuberant performance.an exuberant personality/imaginationa picture painted in exuberant reds and yellows
philology
fɪˈlɑːlədʒi pronunciation American [uncountable] the scientific study of the development of language or of a particular language
glitz
having a fashionable appearance intended to attract attention: He celebrated his birthday at a glitzy party in Beverly Hills. glitz /ɡlɪts/ noun [U] › The party's electoral message may be obscured by the glitz and glamour of its presentation. Vs klitzy/ditsy
soft-spoken
having a gentle and quiet voice He was a pleasant, soft-spoken man.
intricate
having a lot of different parts and small details that fit together intricate patternsan intricate network of loyalties and relationshipsintricately ˈɪntrɪkətli pronunciation English; ˈɪntrɪkətli pronunciation American adverbintricately carved
hue
hjuː pronunciation American 1 (literary or technical) a colour; a particular shade of a colourHis face took on an unhealthy whitish hue.Her paintings capture the subtle hues of the countryside in autumn.
hue
hjuː pronunciation American 1 (literary or technical) a colour; a particular shade of a colourHis face took on an unhealthy whitish hue.Her paintings capture the subtle hues of the countryside in autumn. tint, tinge
pan out
if a situation pans out in a particular way, it develops in that way
if everything work to plan
if things went as planned hopefully if everything work to plan, then Monday morning I will fly back to..Did everything work to plan during the camp?
if nature calls
if u need the bathroom
over and above
in addition to something There are other factors over and above those we have discussed
in tune with
in agreement with someone or something. (*Typically: be ~; get ~.) Bill is just not in tune with the company's policies.
at the helm
in charge of an organization, project, etc.2
in his prime
in his youth, in his younger days, at the height of his powers or capabilities
if worst comes to worst
in the worst case; if absolutely necessary EXAMPLE 1: Ted's car isn't running well. If worse comes to worst, he can take the bus to school. EXAMPLE 2: I know you're running out of money. If worse comes to worst, you can always sell some of your jewelry.
tubby
informal =bulbous, pudgey short and slightly fat, with a round stomach [= plump]: Look up a word starting with D or S for samples of headword or sentence pronunciations on the LDOCE CD-ROMa tubby little man
gizmo
informal a small piece of equipment - used when you cannot remember or do not know its correct name = doodah
wreck
informal to spoil something completely: He has been warned that his behaviour might wreck his chances of promotion.
split sec
instant
languishing
intransitive] becoming weaker or fail to make progressThe share price languished at 102p.
addict
junkie
Persimmon
kaki fruit
consensual
kənˈsenʃuəl pronunciation American (formal) 1 which people in general agree with a consensual approach 2 (of an activity) which the people taking part have agreed to consensual sex
comeuppance
kʌmˈʌpəns pronunciation American [singular] (informal) a punishment for something bad that you have done, that other people feel you really deserve I was glad to see that the bad guy got his comeuppance at the end of the movie.
redicule
laugh at
ludicrous
luːdɪkrəs ludicrous pronunciation American unreasonable; that you cannot take seriously SYNONYM absurd, ridiculous a ludicrous suggestion It was ludicrous to think that the plan could succeed. He is paid a ludicrous amount of money.
supine
lying flat on your backa supine positionClare remained supine, her eyes closed. compare prone
poignant
making you feel sad or full of pity poignant reminder/image/moment etc a" poignant reminder "of our nation's great sacrifices ˈpɔɪnjənt Synonym movinga poignant image/moment/memory, etc.Her face was a poignant reminder of the passing of time —poignancy noun [uncountable] —poignantly adverb: a poignantly expressed tribute to his father
nothing to write home about
mediocre; not as good as you expected. I went to that new restaurant last night. not something that is especially good or exciting The food was all right but nothing to write home about . It's nothing to write home about. Jill: I went to see a movie last night. Jane: How was it? Jill: Nothing to write home about.
munitions
mjuːˈnɪʃnz pronunciation American [plural] military weapons, ammunition and equipment a shortage of munitionsa munitions factorymunition mjuːˈnɪʃn pronunciation English; mjuːˈnɪʃn pronunciation American adjective [only before noun]a munition store
mural
mjʊrəl pronunciation American a painting, usually a large one, done on a wall, sometimes on an outside wall of a building mural ADJECTIVE mural paintings
for he better/best part of sth
most of something, especially a period of time; more than half of something He drank the best part of a bottle of Scotch waiting for her to get home.The journey took her the better part of an hour.
malign
məˈlaɪn pronunciation American malign somebody/something (formal) to say bad things about somebody/something publicly Synonym slanderShe feels she has been much maligned by the press.
malarkey
məˈlɑːrki malarkey pronunciation American [uncountable] (informal, disapproving) behaviour or an idea that you think is nonsense or has no meaning
wide of the mark
not accurate Their predictions turned out to be wide of the mark.
not even remotely
not at all
played out
not before noun] (informal) no longer having any influence or effect This country's world role is just about played out.
neurotic
not behaving in a reasonable, calm way, because you are worried about somethingShe became neurotic about keeping the house clean.a brilliant but neurotic actor
dozy
not feeling very awake
beside the point
not relevant; not important EXAMPLE 1: Whether or not I asked the waiter to bring us water is beside the point. Waiters should always bring water to the table. EXAMPLE 2: The reason you're late is beside the point. The fact is, your dinner is now cold.
zip
nothing. "The score of the football game is zip-two" [slang]
abtrusive
noticeable in an unpleasant way The sofa would be less obtrusive in a paler colour.They tried to ensure that their presence was not too obtrusive.
exemplar
noun ɪɡˈzemplɑː(r) pronunciation English; ɪɡˈzemplɑːr pronunciation American (formal) a person or thing that is a good or typical example of something Synonym model- epitome Her career was an exemplar of individual success at a time of great economic hardship.
necessity
nəˈsesəti
nefarious
nɪˈferiəs pronunciation American (formal) criminal; immoral nefarious activities - evil or criminal: nefarious activities such as drug trafficking and fraud
go back on sth
o fail to keep a promise; to change your mind about something He never goes back on his word(= never fails to do what he has said he will do).
cut to the chase
o focus on what is important; to abandon the preliminaries and deal with the major points. All right, let's stop the idle chatter and cut to the chase. After a few introductory comments, we cut to the chase and began negotiating.
two-way
of communication between people) needing equal effort from both people or groups involvedFriendship is a two-way process.a two-way exchange of information
muggy
of weather) warm and damp in an unpleasant way Synonym closea muggy August day = clammy Vs dingy
caste
one of the fixed social classes, which cannot be changed, into which people are born in India: '= class/ status the caste system 2 a group of people who have the same position in society
hit-and-miss
only before noun] (usually of an unpleasant event) that is going to happen very soon Synonym imminenthis impending retirementwarnings of impending danger/disasterThey were all filled with a sense of impending doom.
transfixed
paralyzed "Luise was transfixed with shock "
pasties
patches that cover a woman's nipples and areolae which are affixed with adhesive.
poetry slam
poetry competition
pedant
pronunciation American (disapproving) noun a person who is too concerned with small details or rules especially when learning or teaching A pedant will always insist that you ask for 'fewer' items rather than 'less'.
pastel
pæˈstel pronunciation American 1 [uncountable] soft coloured chalk, used for drawing picturesdrawings in pastel
puck
pʌk pronunciation American 1 a hard flat rubber disc that is used as a ball in ice hockey
under one's reath
quietly; in a whisper EXAMPLE 1: "Amber is strange," muttered Nicole under her breath, as Ted was leaving the room. EXAMPLE 2: Mike agreed to take out the garbage, saying under his breath, "I always do the dirty work around here."
off-label
relating to the use of a drug for something other than what it was originally created for This drug has been found useful in several off-label treatments. off label adverb Many physicians prescribe the drug off label.
rote
roʊt pronunciation American [uncountable] (often used as an adjective) the process of learning something by repeating it until you remember it rather than by understanding the meaning of itto learn by roterote learning
revine
rəˈviːn ravine pronunciation American a deep, very narrow valley with steep sides The track continued along the bottom of the ravine
burlap
sack cloth
sixtuplet
sekˈstjuːplət pronunciation American sekˈstʌplət pronunciation English; sekˈstʌplət pronunciation American compare > quintuplet one of six children born at the same time to the same mother
septic
septɪk septic pronunciation American (of a wound or part of the body) infected with harmful bacteria a septic finger A dirty cut may go septic.
dynasty
series of rulers of a country who all belong to the same familythe Nehru-Gandhi dynasty
apperciative
short vowl appreeeshative
impish
showing a lack of respect for somebody/something in a way that is amusing rather than serious Synonym mischievousan impish grin/lookHe takes an impish delight in shocking the press. see also impimpishly ˈɪmpɪʃli pronunciation English; ˈɪmpɪʃli pronunciation American adverbto grin/smile impishly
the buck
singular] used in some expressions to refer to the responsibility or blame for something It was my decision.The buck stops here(= nobody else can be blamed). I was tempted to pass the buck(= make somebody else responsible).
crib
slang : mansion
tepid
slightly warm, sometimes in a way that is not pleasant Synonym lukewarmtepid tea
strait
straits [plural] a very difficult situation especially because of lack of money The factory is in dire straits. She found herself in desperate financial straits.
stance
stæns pronunciation American 1 stance (on something) the opinions that somebody has about something and expresses publicly SYNONYM position What is the newspaper's stance on the war? He is known for his anti-abortion stance. Judges are increasingly taking a tougher stance on rape.
sublimate
sublimate something (psychology) to direct your energy, especially sexual energy, to socially acceptable activities such as work, exercise, art, etc. Synonym channelsublimation ˌsʌblɪˈmeɪʃn pronunciation English; ˌsʌblɪˈmeɪʃn pronunciation American noun [uncountable]
nurse
suckle
supererogatory
superfuou; performed to an extent not enjoined or required 2 : superfluous Examples of SUPEREROGATORY <now that the dress code has been e-mailed to everyone and posted on our intranet site, a paper memo about it seems supererogatory a quick fix : hurried repais
skinny-dipping
swimming without any clothes on
engorged
swollen and full of liquid or blood
sodomize
sɑːdəmaɪz pronunciation American sodomize somebody (disapproving) to have anal sex with somebody
soliloquy
səˈlɪləkwi pronunciation American [countable, uncountable] plural soliloquies a speech in a play in which a character, who is alone on the stage, speaks his or her thoughts; the act of speaking thoughts in this way Synonym monologue Hamlet's famous soliloquy, 'To be or not to be...'the playwright's use of soliloquy
Cyrillic
səˈrɪlɪk pronunciation American the Cyrillic alphabet is used to write Russian, Bulgarian and some other European languages Cyrillic noun [uncountable]
societal
səˈsaɪətl pronunciation American [only before noun] (technical) connected with society and the way it is organized societal structure
synchronic
sɪŋˈkrɑːnɪk pronunciation American (linguistics) relating to a language as it is at a particular point in time compare diachronic
toll
the amount of damage or the number of deaths and injuries that are caused in a particular war, disaster, etcThe official < death toll > has now reached 7000.the war's growing casualty tollEvery hour, the news bulletin reported the mounting toll of casualties
voice box
the area at the top of the throat that contains the vocal cords Synonym larynx
ancestry
the family or the race of people that you come from to have Scottish ancestryHe was able to trace his ancestry back over 1000 years.
burnout
the feeling of always being tired because you have been working too hard: Look up a word starting with D or S for samples of headword or sentence pronunciations on the LDOCE CD-ROMMany of the teachers are suffering from burnout.
the going rate
the going rate (for something) the usual amount of money paid for goods or services at a particular time They pay slightly more than the going rate.
the finak straw
the last in a series of bad events, etc. that makes it impossible for you to accept a situation any longer
shelf life
the length of time that food, etc. can be kept before it is too old to be sold The product has a guaranteed shelf life of 60 days.
county seat
the main town of a county, where its government is
march
the march of something the steady development or forward movement of something the march of progress/technology/time "the steady march of English as an international language "
diaspora
the movement of people from any nation or group away from their own countryشتات jews
motorcross
the sport of racing motorcycles over rough ground
inception
the start of an institution, an organization, etc The club has grown rapidly since its inception in 2007.
confinement
the state of being forced to stay in a closed space, prison, etc, the act of putting somebody thereher confinement to a wheelchairyears of confinement as a political prisoner see also solitary confinement
satiety
the state or feeling of being completely full of food, or of having had enough of somethingتخمة
tectonic
the study of the forming and movement of the large sheets of rock that form the surface of the Earth
diction
the way that somebody pronounces wordsclear diction2 (technical) the choice and use of words in literatureWordsworth rejected poetic diction in favour of ordinary language.
eye boogie
the whole day's dirt gets collected in one corner of the eye and when you wake up the in the morning t
has not been without its bumps
there was some difficulty
shamefaced
they look and feel ashamed because they have done something wrong or they have behaved badly: British EnglishConner looked a little shamefaced.
gore
thick dark blood that has flowed from a wound [↪ gory]: He likes movies with plenty of blood and gore (=violence).
lean
thin
in retrospect
thinking about a past event or situation, often with a different opinion of it from the one you had at the time In retrospect, I think that I was wrong.The decision seems extremely odd, in retrospect.
admit
to allow somebody/something to enter a placeadmit somebody/something Each ticket admits one adult.admit somebody/something to/into something You will not be admitted to the theatre after the performance has started.The narrow windows admit little light into the room. the hole was too narrow to admit him
pelt sb
to attack somebody by throwing things at themThe children pelted him with snowballs.We were pelted with rotten tomatoes.
slack off
to be lazy and not work when you're supposed to
bash
to criticize somebody/something stronglyBashing politicians is normal practice in the press.a liberal-bashing administration
have the upper hand
to get an advantage over somebody so that you are in control of a particular situation
jettison
to get rid of something/somebody that you no longer need or want Synonym discard He was jettisoned as team coach after the defeat. to get rid of something or decide not to do something any longer: The scheme was jettisoned when the government found it too costly.
strike
to give somebody a particular impression - it strikes me that not everybody is in favor with the changes.
have a sweet tooth
to like food that contains a lot of sugar
bear down
to move quickly towards somebody/something in a determined or threatening way a murderous storm was bearing down
fan out
to spread out or spread something out over an areaThe police fanned out to surround the house.The bird fanned out its tail feathers.
head sth off
to take action in order to prevent something from happeningHe headed off efforts to replace him as leader. = pre-impt
commandeer
to take control of sth by force boys ----- the discussion
pull yourself together
to take control of your feelings and behave in a calm wayStop crying and pull yourself together!
beat around the bush
to talk about something for a long time without coming to the main point Stop beating about the bush and tell me what you want.
utmost
to the greatest degree: I gave my *utmost* effort.
boxing day
traditionally the day following Christmas Day, when servants and tradesmen would receive gifts from their bosses or employers,
traverse
trəˈvɜːrs traverse something (formal or technical) to cross an area of land or water skiers traversing the slopes The region is traversed by several roads.
tryst
trɪst tryst pronunciation American (literary or humorous) a secret meeting between lovers
chard
tʃɑːrd pronunciation American (also Swiss chard) [uncountable] سلق a vegetable with large leaves and thick white, yellow or red stems
u r a bomb
u r v wondeful
go all out with sth
use all all ur effort or creativity to complete sth
alpha male
usually singular] the man or male animal in a particular group who has the most power
deprecate
verb [T] (NOT VALUE) /ˈdep.rə.keɪt/ formal › to say that you think something is of little value or importance: He always deprecates my achievements.
as sharp as a tack
very intelligent EXAMPLE 1: Jay scored 100% on his science test. He's as sharp as a tack. EXAMPLE 2: Anna got a scholarship to Yale. She's as sharp as a tack. tack = carpet nail
indigent
very poor
rap
voluble talk; chatter stop your rap
watery
weak and/or pale a watery sun His eyes were a watery blue. a watery smile (= weak and without much feeling<<<<<<
kooky
weird
buckle
when your knees or legs buckle or when you buckle at the knees, your knees become weak and you start to fall
whites
white clothes worn for some sports. "Tennis/ cricket whites"
With all my heart
with every fiber of my being
to no avail
with little or no successThe doctors tried everything to keep him alive but to no avail. بدون فايدة.. عالفاضي
offhand
without being able to check something or think about itI don't know offhand how much we made last year. I can't answer you right offhand.. gimme some time ! ( without further thinking or consideration / on the spot )
unwittingly
without being aware of what you are doing or the situation that you are involved in She had broken the law unwittingly, but still she had broken it. Opposite wittingly
destitute
without money, food and the other things necessary for lifeWhen he died, his family was left completely destitute.
wilderness
wɪldərnəs
aye
yes
guilty as charged
you did whatever "crime" you're accused of doing. So, "Son, I accuse you of eating the last piece of cake" "Yes mom, gulity as charged "
axiom
æksiəm pronunciation American (formal) a rule or principle that most people believe to be true the old axiom that you can only succeed through hard work
austerity
ɔːˈsterəti pronunciation American plural austerities 1 [uncountable] a situation when people do not have much money to spend because there are bad economic conditionsWar was followed by many years of austerity.austerity measures and economic reforms
autonomous
ɔːˈtɑːnəməs pronunciation American 1 (of a country, a region or an organization) able to govern itself or control its own affairs Synonym independentan autonomous republic/state/provincea federation of autonomous groups2 (of a person) able to do things and make decisions without help from anyone elseTeachers aim to help children become autonomous learners.autonomously ɔːˈtɒnəməsli pronunciation English; ɔːˈtɑːnəməsli pronunciation American adverbEach bank acts autonomously.
obsequious
əbˈsiːkwiəs obsequious pronunciation American (formal, disapproving) trying too hard to please somebody, especially somebody who is important SYNONYM servile an obsequious manner obsequiously əbˈsiːkwiəsli obsequiously pronunciation English; əbˈsiːkwiəsli obsequiously pronunciation American ADVERB smiling obsequiously obsequiousness əbˈsiːkwiəsnəs obsequiousness pronunciation English; əbˈsiːkwiəsnəs obsequiousness pronunciation American NOUN [uncountable]
abrasive
əˈbreɪsɪv (of a person or their manner) rude and unkind; acting in a way that may hurt other people's feelingsan (abrasive style/tone/comment) Throughout his career he was known for his abrasive manner =impertinent. pudent
anathema
əˈnæθəmə anathema pronunciation American [uncountable, countable, usually singular] (formal) a thing or an idea which you hate because it is the opposite of what you believe Racial prejudice is (an) anathema to me.
impressionable
ɪmˈpreʃənəbl pronunciation American (of a person, especially a young one) easily influenced or affected by somebody/somethingchildren at an impressionable age
engender
ɪnˈdʒendər pronunciation American = generate engender something (formal) to make a feeling or situation existThe issue engendered controversy.problems engendered by the restructuring of the company
insurgency
ɪnˈsɜːrdʒənsi pronunciation American [uncountable, countable] plural insurgencies an attempt to take control of a country by force Synonym rebellion
illustrious
ɪˈlʌstriəs illustrious pronunciation American (formal) opp: infamous very famous and much admired, especially because of what you have achieved SYNONYM distinguished The composer was one of many illustrious visitors to the town. a long and illustrious career
immutable
ɪˈmjuːtəbl pronunciation American (formal) that cannot be changed; that will never change Synonym unchangeableThis decision should not be seen as immutable.
erogenous zone
ɪˈrɑːdʒənəs zoʊn pronunciation American an area of the body that gives sexual pleasure when it is touched
the whole shebang
ʃɪˈbæŋ pronunciation American Idioms (informal) the whole thing; everything
unbidden
ʌnˈbɪdn pronunciation American (literary) (usually used after the verb) without being asked, invited or expected SYNONYM unasked He walked into the room unbidden. The memories came back to her unbidden and unwanted.
untimely
ʌnˈtaɪmli pronunciation American (formal) 1 happening too soon or sooner than is normal or expected Synonym prematureShe met a tragic and untimely death at 25.A cough at the doorway brought an untimely end to their embrace.2 happening at a time or in a situation that is not suitable Synonym ill-timedHis interruption was untimely. Opposite timely- propitious
bulbous
ˈbʌlbəs shaped like a bulb; round and fat in an ugly way a bulbous red nose
despicable
ˈdespɪkəbl pronunciation American (formal) very unpleasant or evil a despicable act/crimeI hate you! You're despicable.
phallus
ˈfæləs pronunciation American 1 (technical) the male sexual organ, especially when it is erect (= stiff)
foster
ˈfɑːstər pronunciation American 1 [transitive] foster something to encourage something to develop Synonym encourage, promoteThe club's aim is to foster better relations within the community.
pungent
ˈpʌndʒənt pronunciation American 1 having a strong taste or smell the pungent smell of burning rubberThe air was pungent with the smell of spices.
siren
ˈsaɪrən siren pronunciation American 1 a device that makes a long loud sound as a signal or warning an air-raid siren A police car raced past with iصفارة إنذار
topiary
ˈtoʊpieri pronunciation American [uncountable] the art of cutting bushes into shapes such as birds or animals
transient
ˈtrænʃnt 1 continuing for only a short time Synonym fleeting, temporarythe transient nature of speech
choker
ˈtʃoʊkər pronunciation American a piece of jewellery or narrow band of cloth worn closely around the neck` a pearl choker
churlishly
ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ pronunciation American (formal) rude or bad-tempered It would be churlish to refuse such a generous offer.
visceral
ˈvɪsərəl pronunciation American 1 (literary) resulting from strong feelings rather than careful thoughtvisceral fearShe had a visceral dislike of all things foreign.
orchard
ˈɔːrtʃərd pronunciation American a piece of land, normally separated from the surrounding area, in which fruit trees are grown apple orchards
grasshopper
ˈɡræshɑːpər grasshopper pronunciation American an insect with long back legs, that can jump very high and that makes a sound with its legs IDIOMS see knee-high to a grasshopper at knee-high
Schadenfreude
ˈʃɑːdnfrɔɪdə schadenfreude pronunciation American [uncountable] (from German) =remember: glee-gloating a feeling of pleasure at the bad things that happen to other people I couldn't resist a touch of Schadenfreude when he was defeated so heavily in the election.
thermostat
ˈθɜːrməstæt pronunciation American a device that measures and controls the temperature of a machine or room, by switching the heating or cooling system on and off as necessary
pent-up
ˌpent ˈʌp pronunciation American 1 (of feelings, energy, etc.) that cannot be expressed or released pent-up frustration/energy 2 having feelings that you cannot express She was too pent-up to speak. her words were poring in a tirade of pent-up emotions
sorority
نادي نسائي
prototype
نموذج مبدئي
the Netherlands
هولنداthe country of the Dutch , Holland was restored as a province of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands.
draw to a close
يشارف على الانتهاء
span
يمتد
chill
•fine, okay. Don't worry about me, I'm chill.
chill
•great, awesome; "cool". My boyfriend's new Mustang is way chill. Obama is a chill president
chill
•okay with; in agreement with. Yeah, I'm chill with that. ◦See more words with the same meaning: to agree, support.
chill
•to calm down. Dude, just chill. Chill!
tripp
•to worry. Don't trip about it! ◦See more words with the same meaning: to worry. Last edited on Dec 05 1997. Submitted by Littleme247 from San Francisco, CA, USA on Dec 05 1997. •to react with extreme emotion; "freak out". When he passed out, I tripped!
spiffy
•very good, excellent; "cool". North American English, informal) attractive and fashionable a spiffy outfit
wriggle
› [I or T] to twist your body, or move part of your body, with small, quick movements: A large worm wriggled in the freshly dug earth. Baby Martha was wriggling her toes in the sand. › [I + adv/prep] to move somewhere using short, quick twisting movements: The tunnel was low and dark, but she managed to wriggle through to the other side. After twisting and turning for a while, he managed to wriggle free.
hemp
› a family of plants, some of which are used to make rope and strong rough cloth and others of which are used to produce the drug cannabis pic> hemp scarf
linear
› consisting of or to do with lines: a linear diagram
as is
› in the state that something is in at the present time: Will you wait till it's finished or take it home as is?
self-deprecatig
done in a way that makes your own achievements or abilities seem unimportant He gave a self-deprecating shrug.self-deprecation pronunciation English; pronunciation American noun [uncountable]
desultory
done without any particular plan or purpose: They talked briefly in a desultory manner. —desultorily adverb She wandered desultorily around
bleed sb dry
drain someone or something of wealth or resources: if she hadn't bled me dry over the divorce we could afford a better place
plummet
drop sharply = plunge
soft drugs
drugs that do not cause physical addiction. Examples of soft drugs are cannabis, mescaline, psilocybin and LSD. While they do not cause physical addiction, some of them may still lead to psychological dependency. Psychological dependency is a dependency of the mind. This means that people feel better when they have the drug. When they do not have the drug, they may be in a bad mood, for example.
drawl
drɔːl pronunciation American [transitive, intransitive] + speech| drawl (something) to speak or say something slowly with vowel sounds that are longer than usual'Hi there!' she drawled lazily.He had a smooth drawling voice.drawl noun [singular]She spoke in a slow southern drawl.
dank
dæŋk pronunciation American (especially of a place) damp, cold and unpleasanta dark dank cave
dingy
dɪndʒi pronunciation American dingier, dingiest dark and dirty a dingy room/hoteldingy curtains/clothes
rectitude
e quality of thinking or behaving in a correct and honest way Synonym uprightnessShe is a model of rectitude.
bright and early
early in the morning EXAMPLE 1: Our flight to Berlin leaves at 7:00 a.m. tomorrow, so we'll have to get up bright and early. EXAMPLE 2: We have lots of cookies to bake so we'll have to start bright and early tomorrow. SYNONYM: at the crack of dawn
peevish
easily annoyed by unimportant things; bad-tempered Synonym irritableSebastian was a sickly, peevish child.
bashful
easily embarrassed in social situations [= shy]: a bashful grin Don't be bashful about telling people how you feel.
self-explanatory
easy to understand and not needing any more explanation I think the title is self-explanatory.
African American Vernacular English
ebonics vernacular : the language spoken in a particular area or by a particular group, especially one that is not the official or written language
nurse
formal) to have a strong feeling or idea in your mind for a long time Synonym harbour to nurse an ambition/a grievance/a grudgeShe had been nursing a secret desire to see him again.
incadescent
formal) very brightin candescent white
forensic
fəˈrenzɪk pronunciation American [only before noun] 1 connected with the scientific tests used by the police when trying to solve a crimeforensic evidence/medicine/science/teststhe forensic laboratorya forensic pathologist2 connected with or used in courta forensic psychiatrist (= one who examines people who have been accused of a crime)
instrumental
instrumental(in something/in doing something) important in making something happenHe was instrumental in bringing about an end to the conflict. interatcing with parents is ..... in the child's ability to aqcuire language
straight up
informal) used to ask if what somebody has said is true or to emphasize that what you have said is true I saw it—straight up! I will say it straight up
mushy
informal, disapproving) too emotional in a way that is embarrassing Synonym sentimental mushy romantic novels
round the bend
informal, especially British English) crazyShe's gone completely round the bend.The kids have been driving me round the bend today (= annoying me very much).
dis
informal, especially North American English) to show a lack of respect for somebody, especially by saying insulting things to themIf he disses me again, I'll hit him.
request of urgeny verbs
insist/ request/suggest/ demand/ recommend/command/urge/ask/advice/desire ( that -subject -base verb)
jeer at sb
intransitive and transitive] to laugh at someone or shout unkind things at them in a way that shows you do not respect them: "You know I'm right!" she jeered. The President was booed and jeered by a crowd of protesters. jeer at Fans jeered at the referee.
metamorphosis
metəˈmɔːrfəsiːz pronunciation American [countable, uncountable] (formal) a process in which somebody/something changes completely into something different SYNONYM transformation the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly She had undergone an amazing metamorphosis from awkward schoolgirl to beautiful woman. emeber: epenthsis flim metathesis perscribe
concave
pronunciation American; ˈkɑːnkeɪv pronunciation American (of an outline or a surface) curving ina concave lens/mirror
rustle sth up
to make or find something quickly for somebody and without planningI'm sure I can rustle you up a sandwich.She's trying to rustle up some funding for the project.
tarnish
to make people think that someone or something is less good: By this time a series of scandals had severely tarnished the leader's image/ reputation.
Warm the cockles of someone's heart
to make sb feel warm n happy
disconcert
to make somebody feel anxious, confused or embarrassed SYNONYM disturb His answer rather disconcerted her. disconcerted pronunciation English; pronunciation American ADJECTIVE I was disconcerted to find that everyone else already knew it. disconcerting ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrtɪŋ pronunciation English; ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrtɪŋ pronunciation American ADJECTIVE She had the disconcerting habit of saying exactly what she thought. disconcertingly ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrtɪŋli pronunciation English; ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrtɪŋli pronunciation American ADVERB
hammer sth into sb
to make somebody learn or remember something by repeating it many times
drum sth into sb's head
to make somebody remember something by repeating it a lot of times We had it drummed into us that we should never talk to strangers.
purterb
to make somebody worried or anxious SYNONYM alarm Her sudden appearance did not seem to perturb him in the least. I was perturbed by his lack of interest. perturbed pəˈtɜːbd pronunciation English; pərˈtɜːrbd pronunciation American ADJECTIVE a perturbed young man perturbed at/about something She didn't seem perturbed at the change of plan. OPPOSITE unperturbed
inflict
to make somebody/something suffer something unpleasant inflict something on/upon somebody/something They inflicted a humiliating defeat on the home team.Heavy casualties were inflicted on the enemy. (humorous) Do you have to inflict that music on us?inflict something They surveyed the damage inflicted by the storm.The rodent's sharp teeth can inflict a nasty bite.infliction ɪnˈflɪkʃn pronunciation English; ɪnˈflɪkʃn pronunciation American noun [uncountable]the infliction of pain
kryptonite
ˈkrɪptənaɪt pronunciation American [uncountable] a chemical element that exists only in stories, especially in stories about Superman, a character with special powers which he loses when he is near to kryptonite
risk life and limb
to risk being killed or injured in order to do something She risked life and limb to save her children from the fire.
cut corners
to save money or effort by finding cheaper or easier ways to do something. They're always finding ways to cut corners. I won't cut corners just to save money. I put quality first
whatever floats ur boat
whatever u like
godforsakn
ɡɑːdfərseɪkən pronunciation American [only before noun] (of places) boring, depressing and ugly I can't stand living in this godforsaken hole.
garms
ɡɑːrmz pronunciation American [plural] (informal) clothes designer garmsI was asked to model some garms. short for garments
gaudy
ɡɔːdi pronunciation American gaudier, gaudiest (disapproving) too brightly coloured in a way that lacks taste SYNONYM garish gaudy clothes/colours
freebie
ˈfriːbi pronunciation American (informal) something that is given to somebody without payment, usually by a company He took all the freebies that were on offer.a freebie holiday
facile
ˈfæsl a facile remark, argument etc is too simple and shows a lack of careful thought or understanding: Look up a word starting with D or S for samples of headword or sentence pronunciations on the LDOCE CD-ROMfacile generalizations 2 [only before noun] formal a facile achievement or success has been obtained too easily and has no value: Look up a word starting with D or S for samples of headword or sentence pronunciations on the LDOCE CD-ROMa facile victory
phatic
ˈfætɪk pronunciation American adjective (linguistics) relating to language used for social purposes rather than to give information or ask questions phatic communication
forestry
ˈfɑːrɪstri pronunciation American [uncountable] the science or practice of planting and taking care of trees and forests
foyer
ˈfɔɪər pronunciation American 1 a large open space inside the entrance of a theatre or hotel where people can meet or wait Synonym lobbyI'll meet you in the foyer at 7 o'clock.2 (North American English) an entrance hall in a private house or flat/apartment
forte
ˈfɔːrteɪ forte pronunciation American fɔːrt forte pronunciation American [singular] a thing that somebody does particularly well Languages were never my forte. = strongest suit
fortitude
ˈfɔːrtətuːd [uncountable] (formal) courage shown by somebody who is suffering great pain or facing great difficulties Synonym bravery, courageShe endured her illness with great fortitude.
furlough
ˈfɜːrloʊ American English a period of time when workers are told not to work, especially because there is not enough money to pay them [↪ layoff]: workers forced to take a long, unpaid furlough
filibuster
ˈfɪlɪbʌstər pronunciation American (especially North American English) a long speech made in a parliament in order to delay a vote filibuster verb [intransitive]
hindsight
ˈhaɪndsaɪt pronunciation American [uncountable] the understanding that you have of a situation only after it has happened and that means you would have done things in a different way With hindsight it is easy to say they should not have released him.What looks obvious in hindsight was not at all obvious at the time.It's easy to criticize with the benefit of hindsight. compare foresight
hieroglyph
ˈhaɪərəɡlɪf pronunciation American a picture or symbol of an object, representing a word, syllable or sound, especially as used in ancient Egyptian and other writing systems hieroglyphic ˌhaɪərəˈɡlɪfɪk pronunciation English; ˌhaɪərəˈɡlɪfɪk pronunciation American adjective
hegemony
ˈhedʒɪmoʊni pronunciation American [uncountable, countable] plural hegemonies (formal) سيطرة control by one country, organization, etc. over other countries, etc. within a particular group the country's continuing desire for political and military hegemony the long-time hegemony of French cuisine hegemonic ˌhedʒɪˈmɒnɪk pronunciation English; ˌhedʒɪˈmɑːnɪk pronunciation American ˌheɡɪˈmɒnɪk pronunciation English; ˌheɡɪˈmɑːnɪk pronunciation American adjective hegemonic control
hefty
ˈhefti pronunciation American heftier, heftiest 1 (of a person or an object) big and heavy Her brothers were both hefty men in their forties.
hearken
ˈhɑːrkən hearken pronunciation American [intransitive] hearken (to somebody/something) (old use) to listen to somebody/something
hallmark
ˈhɔːlmɑːrk pronunciation American 1 a feature or quality that is typical of somebody/something Police said the explosion bore all the hallmarks of a terrorist attack. 2 a mark put on gold, silver and platinum objects that shows the quality of the metal and gives information about when and where the object was made
hubbub
ˈhʌbʌb pronunciation American [singular, uncountable] 1 the loud sound made by a lot of people talking at the same timeIt was difficult to hear what he was saying over the hubbub.It was some time before the hubbub of laughter died down.2 a situation in which there is a lot of noise, excitement and activitythe hubbub of city lifeHe was left wondering what all the hubbub and expectancy had been about.
huddle
ˈhʌdl pronunciation American 1 [intransitive] huddle (up/together) (+ adverb/preposition) (of people or animals) to gather closely together, usually because of cold or fearWe huddled together for warmth.They all huddled around the fire.People huddled up close to each other.2 [intransitive] huddle (up) (+ adverb/preposition) to hold your arms and legs close to your body, usually because you are cold or frightenedI huddled under a blanket on the floor.huddled pronunciation English; pronunciation American adjectivePeople were huddled together around the fire.huddled figures in shop doorwaysWe found him huddled on the floor.
ethos
ˈiːθɑːs pronunciation American [singular] (formal) the moral ideas and attitudes that belong to a particular group or society an ethos of public servicethe carefree Californian ethos
cower
ˈkaʊər pronunciation American [intransitive] = cringe..crouch..quail to bend low and/or move backwards because you are frightened A gun went off and people cowered behind walls and under tables.The dog whimpered and cowered at his feet.
cowerdice
ˈkaʊərdɪs pronunciation American [uncountable] fear or lack of courage Opposite bravery, courageThe lieutenant had displayed cowardice in the face of the enemy.
cadence
ˈkeɪdns pronunciation American 1 (formal) the rise and fall of the voice in speakingHe delivered his words in slow, measured cadences. = general intonation
cloying
ˈklɔɪɪŋ cloying pronunciation American (formal) 1 (of food, a smell, etc.) so sweet that it is unpleasant 2 using emotion in a very obvious way, so that the result is unpleasant = treacly the cloying sentimentality of her novels His acting was passionate, but never cloying or sentimental. cloyingly ˈklɔɪɪŋli cloyingly pronunciation English; ˈklɔɪɪŋli cloyingly pronunciation American ADVERB
coterie
ˈkoʊtəri pronunciation American [countable + singular or plural verb] (formal, often disapproving) a small group of people who have the same interests and do things together but do not like to include others her little coterie of friends and advisersa literary coterie
crevice
ˈkrevɪs crevice pronunciation American a narrow crack in a rock or wall Most of the year the insects are hidden in rock crevices.
creeper
ˈkriːpər creeper pronunciation American a plant that grows along the ground, up walls, etc, often winding itself around other plants
form
[countable] the shape of somebody/something; a person or thing of which only the shape can be seen her slender form The human form has changed little over the last 30000 years. They made out a shadowy form in front of them - the alaram sounded* verb
grinch
[grɪntʃ] n US informal a person whose lack of enthusiasm or bad temper has a depressing effect on others- a person or thing that spoils or dampens the pleasure of others.
ensemble
[countable usually singular] a set of clothes that are worn together: Look up a word starting with D or S for samples of headword or sentence pronunciations on the LDOCE CD-ROMan attractive ensemble
constistency
[countable, uncountable] the consistency of a mixture or a liquid substance is how thick, smooth, etc. it is Beat the ingredients together to a creamy consistency. The cement should have the consistency of wet sand.
rinse
[countable, uncountable] a liquid that you put on your hair when it is wet in order to change its colour ( light dye) a blue rinse
inequity
[countable, uncountable] plural inequities (formal) something that is unfair; the state of being unfair Synonym injustice
posture
[countable, usually singular] your attitude to a particular situation or the way in which you deal with itThe government has adopted an aggressive posture on immigration.
exchange
[countable] a conversation or an argumentThere was only time for a brief exchange.The Prime Minister was involved in a heated exchange with opposition MPs.
standard
[countable] a flag that is used during official ceremonies, especially one connected with a particular military group the royal standard
reference
[countable] a letter written by somebody who knows you, giving information about your character and abilities, especially to a new employer We will take up references after the interview.
bay
[countable] a marked section of ground either inside or outside a building, for example for a vehicle to park in, for storing things, etc a parking/loading bay Put the equipment in No 3 bay.
scratch the surface
deal with, understand, or find out about only a small part of a subject or problem We left feeling that we had just scratched the surface of this fascinating country
grungy
unclean and stinky. a pair of grungy trainers
fess up
(North American English, informal) to admit that you have done something wrong Synonym own up = cop to sth It's time for the President to fess up
luck out
(North American English, informal) to be luckyI guess I really lucked out when I met her.
blow sb out
(North American English, informal) to defeat somebody easily
forge
(2) to put a lot of effort into making something successful or strong so that it will last a move to forge new links between management and workers Strategic alliances are being forged with major European companies. She forged a new career in the music business. They forged a lead in the first 30 minutes of the game forge a relationship
tertiary education
(= at university or college level) compare primary, secondary ˈtɜːrʃəri - Brit
blase
(about something) not impressed, excited or worried about something, because you have seen or experienced it many times beforeKids have become blasé about violence on television. = jaded, nonchalant
level-headed
calm and sensible; able to make good decisions even in difficult situations
remit
(British English) the area of activity over which a particular person or group has authority, control or influenceSuch decisions are outside the remit of this committee.In future, staff recruitment will fall within the remit of the division manager.a remit to report on medical servicesThe group has been given a remit to examine ways of improving the local transport system. be within/outside somebody's -- Marketing is outside our remit.
hell hath no fury like a woman scorned
(British English) used to refer to somebody, usually a woman, who has reacted very angrily to something, especially the fact that her husband or lover has been unfaithful
daft
(British English, informal) silly, often in a way that is amusing Don't be so daft!She's not as daft as she looks.What a daft thing to say!
snaffle
(British English, informal) to take something quickly for yourself, especially before anyone else has had the time or opportunity I managed to snaffle a couple of biscuits.
pull your socks up
(British English, informal) to try to improve your performance, work, behaviour, etcYou're going to have to pull your socks up.
waffle
(British English, informal, disapproving) to talk or write using a lot of words but without saying anything interesting or importantThe principal waffled on about exam results but no one was listening.If you want to sound professional—don't waffle.
take a pew
(British English, informal, humorous) used to tell somebody to sit down
drag racing
(Individual Sports & Recreations / Motor Racing) a type of motor race in which specially built or modified cars or motorcycles are timed over a measured course " a police officer was caught drag racing with his friend"
pontificate
(about/on something) (disapproving) to give your opinions about something in a way that shows that you think you are right
get the hang of sth
(informal) to learn how to do or to use something; to understand somethingIt's not difficult once you get the hang of it.I can't seem to get the hang of this game.I never got the hang of negative numbers.
legion
(formal) a large number of people of one particular type legions of photographers legions of sb › large numbers of people: He failed to turn up for the concert, disappointing the legions of fans waiting outside.
wax and wane
(literary) to increase then decrease in strength, importance, etc. over a period of time
increment
(formal) an increase in a number or an amountincremental ˌɪŋkrəˈmentl pronunciation English; ˌɪŋkrəˈmentl pronunciation American adjective incremental costs incrementally ˌɪŋkrəˈmentəli pronunciation English; ˌɪŋkrəˈmentəli pronunciation American adverb Vs inclement weather
engaged
(formal) busy doing somethingengaged (in something) They are engaged in talks with the Irish government.They were engaged in conversation.engaged (on something) He is now engaged on his second novel.I can't come to dinner on Tuesday—I'm otherwise engaged(= I have
organic
(formal) consisting of different parts that are all connected to each otherthe view of society as an organic whole
put a sock in it
(informal) an impolite way of telling someone to be quiet Put a sock in it! Some of us are trying to work around here. = shut up!
pitch in with sb/sth
(informal) to join in and help with an activity, by doing some of the work or by giving money, advice, etc Everyone pitched in with the work. Local companies pitched in with building materials and labour.
rug rat
(North American English, informal) a child
crackerjack
(North American English, informal) an excellent person or thing crackerjack adjective
C.E.
(also C.E. especially in North American English) Common Era (the period since the birth of Christ when the Christian calendar starts counting years).CE can be used to give dates in the same way as AD.
tramp
(also hobo) [countable] a person with no home or job who travels from place to place, usually asking people in the street for food or money
dumbfounded/dumbstruck
(also less frequent dumbstruck ˈdʌmstrʌk pronunciation English; ˈdʌmstrʌk pronunciation American ) unable to speak because of surprise The news left her dumbfounded.
uber
(also über-) ˈuːbə(r) pronunciation English; ˈuːbər pronunciation American (from German, informal) (in nouns and adjectives) of the greatest or best kind; to a very large degreeHis girlfriend was a real uber-babe, with long blonde hair and a big smile.This stylish new restaurant is futuristic and uber-cool.Many parents believe in giving their children every opportunity to better themselves, to excel, to become uberkids.The movie stars the uber-cool Jean Reno.a world of uber-consumption
esthetics
(art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art)
jibe
(at something)| jibe that...| + speech to say something that is intended to embarrass somebody or make them look sillyHe jibed repeatedly at the errors they had made
mouth off
(at/about something) (informal) to talk or complain loudly about somethingto speak out of turn; to backtalk. If you mouth off, I will ground you for three weeks. Don't mouth off at me, buster!
possessed
(by something) (of a person or their mind) controlled by an evil spirit She has convinced herself that she is possessed by the devil.
blithe
(disapproving) showing you do not care or are not anxious about what you are doing He drove with blithe disregard for the rules of the road. 2 (literary) happy; not anxious a blithe and carefree girl blithely ˈblaɪðli blithely pronunciation English; ˈblaɪðli blithely pronunciation American ADVERB He was blithely unaware of the trouble he'd caused. 'It'll be easy,' she said blithely. ( remember: apathetic/nonchalant/blase/indifferent/callous)
flop
(down/back) to sit or lie down in a heavy and sudden way because you are very tired Exhausted, he flopped down into a chair.
infest
(especially of insects or animals such as rats) to exist in large numbers in a particular place, often causing damage or disease shark-infested waters The kitchen was infested with ants. These parasites infest the gills of freshwater fish. infestation ˌɪnfeˈsteɪʃn pronunciation English; ˌɪnfeˈsteɪʃn pronunciation American NOUN [countable, uncountable] an infestation of lice Scientists are checking for both insect and fungal infestation.
sort through sth
(for something) to look through a number of things, either in order to find something or to put them in orderI sorted through my paperwork.She sorted through her suitcase for something to wear.
catalysit
(for something) a person or thing that causes a changeI see my role as being a catalyst for change.The riots were later seen as the catalyst for the new political developments.
impudent
(formal) rude; not showing respect for other people Synonym impertinentan impudent young fellowan impudent remark
audit
---something (North American English) to attend a course at college or university but without taking any exams or receiving creditShe audited classes at the University of California.
oddity
(noun): something strange or unusual - Eating snails is an odiity = anomaly
placid
(of a person / or an animal/ water) not easily upset or excited: a placid, contented man MORE EXAMPLE SENTENCES SYNONYMS 1.1calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity: the placid waters of a small lake a placid baby/horse ---- sENTENCES While acting in 'good faith' does not mean things will always turn out the way one wants them to, it does lead to placidity, and such placidity is a prerequisite for reflection. Hannah's remembrances of things past, however, are sometimes skewed by subtle dissonances and a sense of anxiety that disturb the apparent placidity of his picture-perfect world. Secondly, the team has suffered through a febrile 2005, falling off the pace, storming back into the race, and then settling for long stretches of placidity.
guttural
(of a sound) made or seeming to be made at the back of the throat guttural consonantsa low guttural growl
chicken out
(of something/of doing something) (informal) to decide not to do something because you are afraidYou're not going to chicken out, are you?Kim put my name down for a sponsored parachute jump but I chickened out at the last moment.
cave-in
(on somebody/something) (of a roof, wall, etc.) to fall down and towards the centre The ceiling suddenly caved in on top of them.
no news is good news
(saying) if there were bad news we would hear it, so as we have heard nothing, it is likely that nothing bad has happened
primp oneslf
(something/yourself) (often disapproving) to make yourself look attractive by arranging your hair, putting on make-up, e
gorge oneslef on sth
(sometimes disapproving) to eat a lot of something, until you are too full to eat any more Synonym stuff yourself
attuned
(to somebody/something) familiar with somebody/something so that you can understand or recognize them or it and act in an appropriate way She wasn't yet attuned to her baby's needs.
get sth under one's elt
(to) get or to have under one's belt - to have or to get experience EXAMPLE 1: Kristen had three years of working for a large law firm under her belt before leaving to start her own firm. EXAMPLE 2: Ernie needs to get an MBA under his belt to get the job he wants.
grace
(usually ironic) to bring honour to somebody/something; to be kind enough to attend or take part in somethinggrace somebody/something She is one of the finest players ever to have graced the game.The occasion was graced by the presence of Lord and Lady Thomson.grace somebody/something with something Will you be gracing us with your presence tonight?
shawty
--a slang deviation of shorty, --can also refer to a young (possibly short) and attractive woman. Rappers, mainly from the USA, use this phrase often in their songs
on thin ice
(with someone) - to be in a dangerous position; to be temporarily on somebody's bad side EXAMPLE 1: Joey was on thin ice with his mom after he spent his lunch money on candy bars. EXAMPLE 2: Bill was on thin ice with his girlfriend after she saw him at the movie theater with another girl. NOTE: There is also the variation "to skate on thin ice." Joey knew he was skating on thin ice when he bought candy with his lunch money.
RSVP
(written on invitations) please reply (from French 'répondez s'il vous plaît') threepeet= repeat thrice sport = skirt+short spork= spoon + fork Academiccompensate VERB ˈkɒmpenseɪt compensate pronunciation English; ˈkɑːmpenseɪt
interchange
): a crossing of highways allowing traffic to move from one to another - The downtown interchange is closed due to construction
culminate
-----------(in/with something)to end with a particular result, or at a particular point a gun battle which culminated in the death of two police officers-Months of hard work culminated in success.Their summer tour will culminate at a spectacular concert in London.
squander
------------ sth(on somebody/something) to waste money, time, etc. in a stupid or careless wayHe squandered all his money on gambling.She squandered her chances of winning.He just squandered his talent.
rife with sth
-------------- full of something bad or unpleasant Los Angeles is rife with gossip about the stars' private lives.
fine-tone
--------something to make very small changes to something so that it is as good as it can possibly be fine-tuning pronunciation English; pronunciation American noun [uncountable]The system is set up but it needs some fine-tuning.تعديل يسيط
laud
-----somebody/something (formal) to praise somebody/somethingHe was lauded for his courage.
meme
-an image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by Internet users, often with slight variations. MORE EXAMPLE SENTENCES He says the appeal of the biggest memes is simple, basic humour. Here's a great post at The Community Engine on spreading and tracking your meme using tags. Adds a little context that makes particular sense if you have been following related memes in blogspace. -an element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means. MORE EXAMPLE SENTENCES As the building blocks of culture, memes influence every aspect of human behaviour. Benzon is dismissive of accounts of evolution of culture that rely on memes being intentional states. As people's skill at imitation increased, those memes that were good at getting copied would have spread far and wide.
coup
/koo / a sudden change of government that is illegal and often violentHe seized power in a military coup in 2008.to stage/mount a coupan attempted coupa failed/an abortive coupShe lost her position in a boardroom coup (= a sudden change of power among senior managers in a company). انقلاب
communion
/kəˈmjuː.ni.ən/ › [U] formal a close relationship with someone in which feelings and thoughts are exchanged: He found spiritual communion with her. He lived in close communion with nature/God. › [C, + sing/pl verb] literary a group of people who are united by the same, especially religious, beliefs:
ameliorate
/əˈmiːlɪəreɪt / VERB [WITH OBJECT] • formal make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better: the reform did much to ameliorate living standards- ameliorate the situation
jumpy
/ˈdʒʌm.pi/ informal Definition › nervous and worried, especially because you are frightened or guilty: My mother gets very jumpy when she's alone in the house.
alias
/ˈeɪ.li.əs/ Definition › used when giving the name that a person is generally known by, after giving their real name: Malcolm Little, alias Malcolm X
highbrow
/ˈhɑɪˌbrɑʊ/ Definition › (of literature, art, music, films, or plays) serious and intended for intelligent educated people who know a lot about these forms of art, or (of people) intelligent and knowing a lot about such things: highbrow entertainmenta highbrow intellectual concerned with or interested in serious artistic or cultural ideas Synonym intellectual highbrow newspapershighbrow readers Opposite lowbrow compare middlebrow
sumptupus
/ˈsʌmp.tju.əs/ Definition › luxurious and showing that you are rich: The celebrity guests turned up dressed in sumptuous evening gowns. sumptuously /-li/
anarchy
/ˈæn.ə.ki/ US /-ɚ-/ Definition › a situation in which there is no organization and control, especially in society, because there is no effective government: What we are witnessing is the country's slow slide into anarchy.The country has been in a state of anarchy since the inconclusive election.If the pay deal isn't settled amicably there'll be anarchy in the factories.
arson
/ˈɑːr-/ Definition › the crime of intentionally starting a fire in order to damage or destroy something, especially a building: A cinema was burned out in north London last night. Police suspect arson. arsonist /-ɪst/ noun [C] › Police are blaming arsonists for the spate of fires in the Greenfields housing estate.
inadvertetly
/ˌɪnədˈvɜː(r)t(ə)ntli/ not deliberately, and without realizing what you are doing I'm afraid I inadvertently took your bag when I left. Thesaurus entry for this meaning of inadvertently
metropolitan
1 (also North American English informal metro) connected with a large or capital citythe New York metropolitan areametropolitan districts/regions
SYMBIOSIS
1 (biology) the relationship between two different living creatures that live close together and depend on each other in particular ways, each getting particular benefits from the otherThe birds live in symbiosis with the cattle, picking insects from their skin to eat.2 a relationship between people, companies, etc. that is to the advantage of bothShe imagined us living in a perfect mother and daughter symbiosis.symbiotic التعايش ˌsɪmbaɪˈɒtɪk pronunciation English; ˌsɪmbaɪˈɑːtɪk pronunciation American adjectivea symbiotic relationship symbiotically ˌsɪmbaɪˈɒtɪkli pronunciation English; ˌsɪmbaɪˈɑːtɪkli pronunciation American adverb
take sb on
1 (especially British English) to employ somebodyto take on new staffShe was taken on as a trainee.
hallowed
1 (especially of old things) respected and important Synonym sacredone of the theatre's most hallowed traditions2 that has been made holyto be buried in hallowed ground Synonym sacred
broody
1 (of a woman) wanting very much to have a babyI reached the age of 27 and suddenly started to feel broody.2 (of a female bird) wanting to lay eggs and sit on thema broody hen 3 quiet and thinking about something because you are unhappy or disappointed
cross section
1 [countable, uncountable] what you see when you cut through the middle of something so that you can see the different layers it is made of; a drawing of this viewa diagram representing a cross section of the human eyethe human eye in cross section2 [countable, usually singular] a group of people or things that are typical of a larger groupa representative cross section of societya wide cross section of the populationa broad cross section of opinion
indiscretion
1 [countable] an act or remark that is indiscreet, especially one that is not morally acceptable ( youthful indiscretions ) 2 [uncountable] the act of saying or doing something without thinking about the effect it may have, especially when this embarrasses or offends somebodyHe talked to the press in a moment of indiscretion. compare discretion
esthetic
1 [countable] the aesthetic qualities and ideas of something The students debated the aesthetic of the poems.
coo
1 [intransitive] when a dove or a pigeon coos, it makes a soft low sound2 [intransitive, transitive] (+ speech) to say something in a soft quiet voice, especially to somebody you love
pin sth down
= specify , pinpoint, put ur finger on, pinit to explain or understand something exactlyThe cause of the disease is difficult to pin down precisely
imperative
1 [not usually before noun] (formal) very important and needing immediate attention or action Synonym vitalimperative (that...) It is absolutely imperative that we finish by next week.imperative (to do something) It is imperative to continue the treatment for at least two months.
assimilate
1 [transitive] assimilate something to fully understand an idea or some information so that you are able to use it yourself The committee will need time to assimilate this report. Some people can only assimilate change gradually. 2 [intransitive, transitive] to become, or allow somebody to become, a part of a country or community rather than remaining in a separate group assimilate (into/to something) New arrivals find it hard to assimilate. assimilate somebody (into/to something) Immigrants have been successfully assimilated into the community. 3 [transitive, often passive] assimilate something into/to something to make an idea, a person's attitude, etc. fit into something or be acceptable These changes were gradually assimilated into everyday life.
frisk
1 [transitive] frisk somebody to pass your hands over somebody's body to search them for hidden weapons, drugs, etc.
silhouette
1 [uncountable and countable] a dark image, shadow, or shape that you see against a light background ˌsɪluˈet silhouette of British Englisha dark silhouette of domes and minarets silhouette against British EnglishSoon the bombers would return, black silhouettes against a pale sky. in silhouette British EnglishThe old windmill stood out in silhouette. silhouette 2 [uncountable and countable] a drawing of something or someone, often from the side, showing a black shape against a light background: British Englishsilhouette pictures of snowmen and reindeer in silhouette American Englisha picture of Mozart in silhouette 3- [countable] the shape of a person's body or of an object The dress is fitted to give you a flattering silhouette.
bounty
1 [uncountable, countable] (literary) generous actions; something provided in large quantitiesto thank the Lord for his bounty the bounties of natureهبة 2 [countable] money given as a rewarda bounty hunter(= somebody who catches criminals or kills people for a reward) boun‧te‧ous very generous
palpable
1 a feeling that is palpable is so strong that other people notice it and can feel it around them [≠ impalpable]: There was a palpable sense of relief among the crowd.ˈ that is easily noticed by the mind or the senses a palpable sense of <<<<<<relief The tension in the room was almost palpable. His statement is palpable nonsense. palpably ˈpælpəbli pronunciation English; ˈpælpəbli pronunciation American ADVERB It was palpably clear what she really meant. 2 [only before noun] complete: said is palpable nonsense. —palpably adverb: This was palpably untrue.
just about
1 almost; very nearly I've met just about everyone. she doesnt like just about anything 'Did you reach your sales target?' 'Just about.' approximately She should be arriving just about now.
after all
1 despite what has been said or expectedSo you made it after all! 2 used when you are explaining something, or giving a reasonHe should have paid. He suggested it, after all.
discredit
1 discredit somebody/something to make people stop respecting somebody/something The photos were deliberately taken to discredit the President.a discredited government/policy2 discredit something
distill
1 distil something (from something) to make a liquid pure by heating it until it becomes a gas, then cooling it and collecting the drops of liquid that formto distil fresh water from sea waterdistilled water يرشح 2 distil something (from/into something) (formal) to get the essential meaning or ideas from thoughts, information, experiences, etcThe notes I made on my travels were distilled into a book.distillation
seamless
1 done or made so smoothly that you cannot tell where one thing stops and another begins: British Englishthe seamless integration of data, text, images and sound 2 without any seams: British Englishseamless stockings
hullabaloo
1 excited talk, newspaper stories etc, especially when something surprising or shocking is happening [= fuss]: There was a huge hullabaloo when the book was first published. 2 a lot of noise, especially made by people shouting [= commotion]: She looked up to see what all the hullabaloo was about. = stir commotion, to-do, fuss, noise, confusion, turmoil, disturbance, racket, upheaval, outcry, clamour, furore, din, uproar, pandemonium, rumpus, bedlam, babel, tumult, hubbub, hurly-burly, brouhaha, ruction, hue and cry, ruckus
venemous
1 full of hatred or anger: Lisa shot him a venomous glance. Reid reserved his most venomous attack for the Rail Authority. 2 a venomous snake, insect etc produces poison [= poisonous]
consequential
1 happening as a result or an effect of something Synonym resultantretirement and the consequential reduction in income2 important; that will have important resultsThe report discusses a number of consequential matters that are yet to be decided. Opposite inconsequential
pinpoint
1 pinpoint something to find and show the exact position of somebody/something or the exact time that something happenedHe was able to pinpoint on the map the site of the medieval village.2 pinpoint something to be able to give the exact reason for something or to describe something exactlyThe report pinpointed the areas most in need of help.
robust
1 strong and healthyShe was almost 90, but still very robust.2 strong; able to survive being used a lot and not likely to break Synonym sturdy a robust piece of equipment3 (of a system or an organization) strong and not likely to fail or become weakrobust economic growth
flounder
1 to not know what to say or do because you feel confused or upset: I found myself floundering as I tried to answer her questions. 'I'm sorry,' she floundered helplessly.= fumble for words = be stumped for words 2 to have a lot of problems and be likely to fail completely: More and more firms are floundering because of the recession. 3 [always + adverb/preposition] to be unable to move easily because you
tease sth out
1 to remove knots from hair, wool, etc. by gently pulling or brushing it2 to spend time trying to find out information or the meaning of something, especially when this is complicated or difficultThe teacher helped them tease out the meaning of the poem.- figure sth out
verdict
1- a decision that is made by a jury in court, stating if somebody is considered guilty of a crime or notHas the jury reached a verdict?The jury returned a verdict(= gave a verdict ) of guilty. see also majority verdict, open verdict - The coroner recorded a verdict of accidental death.The panel will give their verdict on the latest video releases.Well, what's your verdict? 2- someone's opinion about something: The audience's final verdict was encouraging. verdict on What's your verdict on the movie? give (somebody) your verdict (on something) Trade unionists were quick to give their verdict on the proposals.
tumble
2 4 [intransitive] + adverb/preposition to move or fall somewhere in a relaxed, uncontrolled, or noisy way I undressed and tumbled into bed. A group of noisy children tumbled out of the bus. The water tumbled over the rocks. Thick golden curls tumbled down over her shoulders. (figurative) Her words came tumbling out.<<<<<
incur
2 ( have to deal with sth unpleast ) incur something if you incur something unpleasant, you are in a situation in which you have to deal with itShe had incurred the wrath of her father by marrying without his consent
troll
2 (informal) a message to a discussion group on the Internet that somebody deliberately sends to make other people angry; a person who sends a message like this
MUSHY
2 (informal, disapproving) too emotional in a way that is embarrassing SYNONYM sentimental mushy romantic novels =cloying/ treacly
sway
2 (literary) power or influence over somebodyRebel forces hold sway <<< collo >>over much of the island.She was brought up under the sway of Communism.He was quick to exploit those who fell under his sway. have a sway on ....
barren
2 (of plants or trees) not producing fruit or seeds Synonym infertile3 (old-fashioned or formal) (of women or female animals) not able to produce children or young animals Synonym infertile
sage
2 [countable] (formal) a very wise person
sweeping
2 [usually before noun] (disapproving) too general and failing to think about or understand particular examples ""a sweeping generalization/statement""
palate
2 [usually singular] the ability to recognize and/or enjoy good food and drinka menu to tempt even the most jaded palate
audacity
=effrontery the quality of having enough courage to take risks or say impolite things have the audacity to do something I can't believe he had the audacity to ask me for more money!
platform
2 a flat surface raised above the level of the ground or floor, used by public speakers or performers so that the audience can see them منصة Synonym rostrum Coming onto the platform now is tonight's conductor, Jane Glover.Representatives of both parties shared a platform (= they spoke at the same meeting). raised surface 3 a raised level surface, for example one that equipment stands on or is operated froman oil/gas platforma launch platform(= for spacecraft )a viewing platform giving stunning views over the valley politics/opinions 4 [usually singular] the aims of a political party and the things that they say they will do if they are elected to powerThey are campaigning on an anti-immigration platform.They fought the election on a platform of low taxes.5 an opportunity or a place for somebody to express their opinions publicly or make progress in a particular areaShe used the newspaper column as a platform for her feminist views.
whirlpool
2>2 (also whirlpool bath) a special bath/ bathtub or swimming pool for relaxing in, in which the water moves in circles see also Jacuzzi
tenor
2>>>>>>> [singular] the tenor of something (formal) the general character or meaning of somethingI was encouraged by the general tenor of his remarks. = drift
succeed
3 [transitive] succeed somebody/something to come next after somebody/something and take their/its place or position Synonym followWho succeeded Kennedy as President?Their early success was succeeded by a period of miserable failure.Strands of DNA are reproduced through succeeding generations.
the competition
3 the competition [singular + singular or plural verb] the people who are competing against somebody We'll be able to assess the competition at the conference.
wax
4 [intransitive] (of the moon) to seem to get gradually bigger until its full form is visible Opposite wane
blast
5 [singular] (informal, especially North American English) a very enjoyable experience that is a lot of fun The party was a blast. We had a blast at the party.
pool
6 [uncountable] a game for two people played with 16 balls on a table, often in pubs and bars. Players use cues (= long sticks) to try to hit the balls into pockets at the edge of the tablea pool tableto shoot (= play) pool compare billiards, snooker A pool hustler plays pool for money. He usually loses or plays very poorly at first so that his opponent will be tricked into betting more money on the following games. The hustler will then start winning.
mountain range
7 [countable] a line or group of mountains or hills the great mountain range of the Alps
lisp
; lɪsp pronunciation American [usually singular] a speech fault in which the sound 's' is pronounced 'th' She spoke with a slight lisp.
imposter
; ɪmˈpɑːstər pronunciation American a person who pretends to be somebody else in order to trick people
unsightly
; ʌnˈsaɪtli unsightly pronunciation American not pleasant to look at SYNONYM ugly an unsightly scar unsightly factories
command
= control 3 [uncountable] control and authority over a situation or a group of peopleHe has 1200 men under his command.He has command of 1200 men.The police arrived and took command of the situation.For the first time in years, she felt in command of her life.He looked relaxed and totally in command of himself.Who is in command here?There were many disagreements over they enemy regained command
skillet
= frying pan a large shallow pan with a long handle, used for frying food in Idioms out of the frying pan into the fire (saying) from a bad situation to one that is worse
editorialize
= opine to express your opinions rather than just reporting the news or giving the facts objectively He accused the BBC of editorializing in its handling of the story.
lacerate
= revile ------------ sb to criticize somebody very severely laceration ˌlæsəˈreɪʃn pronunciation English; ˌlæsəˈreɪʃn pronunciation American noun [countable, uncountable]She suffered multiple lacerations to the face.
fumble
>>>>intransitive, transitive] to use your hands in an awkward way when you are doing something or looking for somethingfumble (at/with/in something) (for something) She fumbled in her pocket for a handkerchief.He fumbled with the buttons on his shirt.fumble around She was fumbling around in the dark looking for the light switch.fumble something (+ adverb/preposition) He fumbled the key into the ignition.fumble to do something I fumbled to zip up my jacket. >>>>2 [intransitive, transitive] to have difficulty speaking clearly or finding the right words to say fumble (for something) During the interview, she fumbled helplessly for words.fumble something to fumble an announcement
Treatise
A long piece of writing on a particular topic
inmate
A resident in a building or institution, especially a prison
aplenty
ADVERB əˈplenti pronunciation English; əˈplenti pronunciation American [after noun] (formal) in large amounts, especially more than is needed Criticisms of the government were to be found aplenty
momentum
C2 the force that keeps an object moving or keeps an event developing after it has starteda force that is gained by movementThe vehicle gained momentum as the road dipped.: Once you push it, it keeps going under its own momentum. The spacecraft will fly round the Earth to gain/ gather momentum for its trip to Jupiter. The play loses momentum (= becomes less interesting, energetic, etc.) by its half way stage. In an attempt to give new momentum to their plans, the committee set a date for starting detailed discussions.
hot flashes
Episodes of reddening and warmth of the skin associated with menopause
toss sth around
Fig. to discuss something. I have a few things to discuss. Can we meet later and toss them around? We tossed around a few ideas after dinner.
take a dig/jab at sb
Fig. to insult or pester someone. Why did you take a jab at Sam? You're always taking digs at people who think they're your friends. Jane is always taking digs at Bob, but she never really means any harm. jab= a type of punch vs take a swipe at : try
non-binding
LAW a non-binding agreement, decision, etc. has no legal power: They have won a non-binding vote of the company's shareholders.
pull down
Meaning: to destroy a building or structure because it is old, dangerous, or no longer wanted Synonym: demolish, knock down = tear down For example: •pull down sth The residents of Berlin pulled down the wall that had divided their city for nearly thirty years. •pull sth down Grandma wants us to pull the old shed down so she can use the space to make a new vegetable garden. •be pulled down The old cinema was pulled down and a new office building was built there instead. Nouns often used as objects with pull down (1): building, house, church, shed, wall, tent, billboard, shelter
stretched
She craned(= ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,)her neck to get a better view
not sb's strongest suit
The best or highest valued ability of a person. Mostly used in a negative sense to emphasise that someone is not good at a particular activity. The phrase derives from card games where suits are considered to have different values. Daphne: Wanna go dance? Fred: Dancing isn't my strong suit. How about we go bowling instead?
strong suit
The best or highest valued ability of a person. Mostly used in a negative sense to emphasise that someone is not good at a particular activity. The phrase derives from card games where suits are considered to have different values. Daphne: Wanna go dance? Fred: Dancing isn't my strong suit. How about we go bowling instead? =forte
when pigs fly
Things that will never come. I'll buy a Mercedes car when pigs fly. I'll help you cleaning your room when pigs fly. Do you think she will quit her job for her fiance?" - Yeah, when pigs fly! There is no way she is giving up her job!
silly monkey
This is commonly known as a teasing name used to refer to someone who quite often does things that make the common person go "WTF" and literally "LOL". Why? Zzz...you bore me because your not a silly monkey. Waizee
add up
To be reasonable, plausible, or consistent; make sense: The witness's testimony simply did not add up.
unplugged
To be seperated from the borg-like creation of being constantly connected through digital communication tools Unplugged for almost a week, the governor of South Carolina turned off his blackberry, shut down his computer, and went for a walk in the great outdoors
set his sights on sth
To decide to achieve or do something. Andrea set her sights on a management degree. He's set his sights on being the next sales manager. He's set his sights on becoming yankees coach. Robin wanted to be married again and he had set his sights on Rachel
pig out
To eat a lot and eat it quickly. The kids have been pigging out all night. = wolf. gole. guzzle, devour, gorge urself on sth
hit sb up
To hit someone up means that you will contact them, without specifying HOW you're gonna contact them. You could call them, text them, send an email, Facebook, anything. This is very commonly used and serves a great function. By saying "hit me up" you're not specifying the way you wish to receive contact, you're letting the other person decide. The closest word(s) to hit me up would be contact me. But contact me is very formal and generally means to email someone, it's generally used in a business setting. For example, After you make plans to hang out with someone on the weekend... "Alright man, I'll hit you up on Saturday." "I'm going on vacation, I'll hit you up when I get back
one-up
To keep one step ahead of (a competitor or opponent, for example). one-up the competition
Temper
To make sth less severe by adding stg ofthe oopposite effect to it. Justice must be tempered with mercy.
stop sb in his tracks
To prevent someone from continuing along a path or way, literal or figurative, he has begun going along.
show sb the ropes
To show someone how to do a job. This is David, the new employee. I want you to show him some ropes. My boss was supposed to be showing me the ropes, but she didn't really help me at all. I'm very good when it comes to web programming, I just need someone to show me the ropes. Our new designer started yesterday, so can you please show him the ropes?
go back to the drawing board
To start something over again. = go back to square one There's nothing you can fix now, just go back to the drawing board and try things differently. I went back to the drawing board to find where I went wrong.
propitious
When the timing of something is propitious or you've got propitious circumstances for something, it's likely to turn out well. A propitious time for taking a big test is when you've studied hard and gotten a good night's sleep. ( time / circumstances) مناسبة If you believe in astrology, you might check your horoscope to settle on a propitious day for your wedding. A propitious moment to ask your parents about that spring break trip to Cancun might be when you've just unveiled your straight-A report card. If Mom's Diner down the street closed last week and the Big Bruiser Football Academy just moved in next door, the circumstances seem propitious for the grand opening of your all-you-can-eat barbecue palace and tattoo parlo
penance
[countable usually singular, uncountable] something that you must do to show that you are sorry for something you have done wrong, especially in some religions do/perform penance We prayed and did penance together. penance for as a penance for his sins 2 [singular] something that you have to do but do not enjoy doing: Working in the garden was a kind of penance. Vs pettance
absolute
[ONLY BEFORE NOUN] used for talking about a political system in which complete power is held by one person, and is not shared with a parliament or other political group an absolute monarchy Thesaurus entry for this meaning of absolute
titillate
[intransitive, transitive] (often disapproving) to interest or excite somebody, especially in a sexual way titillating picturestitillate something a story intended to titillate the imagination of the publica selection of dishes to titillate your palatetitillation ˌtɪtɪˈleɪʃn pronunciation English; ˌtɪtɪˈleɪʃn pronunciation American noun [uncountable]newspaper stories that are intended for titillation, not information
rustle
[intransitive, transitive] rustle (something) if something dry and light rustles or you rustle it, it makes a sound like paper, leaves, etc. moving or rubbing togetherthe sound of the trees rustling in the breezeHer silk dress rustled as she moved.2
range
[intransitive, transitive] to move around an area + adverb/preposition He ranges far and wide in search of inspiration for his paintings. range something Her eyes ranged the room. the lion was ranging the place for a prey
plunder
[intransitive, transitive] to steal things from a place, especially using force during a time of war Synonym lootThe troops crossed the country, plundering and looting as they went.plunder something (of something) The abbey had been plundered of its valuables.plunder something (from something) Only a small amount of the money that he plundered from his companies has been recovered.
trickle
[intransitive, transitive] trickle (something) + adverb/prepositiongo, or to make something go, somewhere slowly or graduallyPeople began trickling into the hall.News is starting to trickle out.
scoot
[intransitive] (+ adverb/preposition) (informal) to go or leave somewhere in a hurryI'd better scoot or I'll be late.They scooted off to Dublin for the weekend.
retire
[intransitive] (literary) to go to bedI retired late that evening. retire to bed
lap
[intransitive] (of water) to touch something gently and regularly, often making a soft sound The waves lapped around our feet. the sound of water lapping against the boat 2 [transitive] lap something (of animals) to drink something with quick movements of the tongue 3 [transitive] lap somebody (in a race) to pass another runner on a track who is one or more laps behind you She had already lapped most of the other runner
skid
[intransitive] (usually of a vehicle) to slide sideways or forwards in an uncontrolled wayThe car skidded on the ice and went straight into the wall.She could feel they were skidding.The taxi skidded to a halt just in time.Her foot skidded on the wet floor and she fell heavily
course
[intransitive] + adverb/preposition (literary) (of liquid) to move or flow quickly
slop
[intransitive] + adverb/preposition (of a liquid) to move around in a container, often so that some liquid comes out over the edgeWater was slopping around in the bottom of the boat.As he put the glass down the beer slopped over onto the table.
filter through
[intransitive] + adverb/preposition (of information, news, etc.) to slowly become known More details about the crash are filtering through.
file
[intransitive] + adverb/preposition to walk in a line of people, one after the other, in a particular directionThe doors of the museum opened and the visitors began to file in.5 [transitive] file something (away/down, etc.) to cut or shape something or make something smooth using a fileto file your nails
alight
[intransitive] alight (from something) to get out of a bus, a train or other vehicle Synonym get off
fare
[intransitive] fare well, badly, better, etc. to be successful/unsuccessful in a particular situation Synonym get onThe party fared very badly in the last election.The North, by and large, has fared better than most regions in avoiding high unemployment figures.
fawn
[intransitive] fawn (on/over somebody) (disapproving) to try to please somebody by praising them or paying them too much attentionHe seemed unaware of the girl's fawning admiration.
huddle
[intransitive] huddle (up) (+ adverb/preposition) to hold your arms and legs close to your body, usually because you are cold or frightenedI huddled under a blanket on the floor.huddled pronunciation English; pronunciation American adjectivePeople were huddled together around the fire.huddled figures in shop doorwaysWe found him huddled on the floor.
huddle
[intransitive] huddle (up/together) (+ adverb/preposition) (of people or animals) to gather closely together, usually because of cold or fearWe huddled together for warmth.They all huddled around the fire.People huddled up close to each other.
resonate with sth/sb
[intransitive] resonate (with somebody/something) to remind somebody of something; to be similar to what somebody thinks or believesThese issues resonated with the voters.His speech resonated with the fears and suspicions of his audience. Phrasal verbs ˈrezəneɪt resonate with something (literary) to be full of a particular quality or feelingShe makes a simple story resonate with complex themes and emotions.
ramble on
[intransitive] to talk about somebody/something in a confused way, especially for a long time He had lost track of what he was saying and began to ramble.ramble (on) (about somebody/something) What is she rambling on about now?
remiss
[not before noun] formal careless because you did not do something that you ought to have done [= negligent] remiss in parents who are remiss in their duties it was remiss of somebody to do something It was remiss of the social services not to notify the police.
clothed
[not usually before noun] clothed (in something) dressed in a particular waya man clothed in blackShe jumped fully clothed into the water. (figurative) The valley was clothed in trees and shrubs.
put down
[often passive] to kill an animal, usually by giving it a drug, because it is old or sick We had to have our cat put down.
sham
[only before noun] made to appear real in order to deceive people [= false]: British English a sham marriage
Barrel
a cylindrical container that holds liquids
mortal
[only before noun] (formal) lasting until death Synonym deadlymortal enemiesThey were locked in mortal combat(= a fight that will only end with the death of one of them).4 [only before noun] (formal) (of fear, etc.) extremeWe lived in mortal dread of him discovering our secret.
naked
[only before noun] (of emotions, attitudes, etc.) expressed strongly and not hiddennaked aggressionthe naked truth the growl of the beast engendered naked terror in me
circadian
[only before noun] technical relating to a period of 24 hours, used especially when talking about changes in people's bodies: the body's circadian rhythm
the economics of sth
[plural, uncountable] the way in which money influences, or is organized within an area of business or society The economics of the project are very encouraging.
hash browns
[plural] (North American English) a dish of chopped potatoes and onions, fried until they are brown
reams
[plural] (informal) a large quantity of writing She wrote reams in the exam.
laugh
[singular] (informal) an enjoyable and amusing occasion or thing that happens Come to the karaoke night—it should be a good laugh. And he didn't realize it was you? What a laugh! the part was a right laugh
backlash
[singular] -----(against something)| backlash (from somebody) a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in societyThe government is facing an angry backlash from voters over the new tax.
apocalypse
[singular] a situation causing very serious damage and destructionan; a very serious event resulting in great destruction and change: The book offers a vision of the future in which there is a great nuclear apocalypse environmental apocalypse نهاية العالم
not A hapyy camper
[slang] - a happy person; a satisfied participant EXAMPLE 1: When Linda's passport was stolen in Florence, she was not a happy camper. EXAMPLE 2: Steve is taking five difficult courses this semester. He's not a happy camper! NOTE: This expression is usually used in the negative (not a happy camper).
brown-noser
[slang] - a person who's constantly trying to win favor with people above them, such as teachers or bosses EXAMPLE 1: Lauren is such a brown-noser. She's always telling her teacher how much she enjoys class. EXAMPLE 2: Dennis brought the boss lunch today? What a brown-noser! NOTE: You will also see the verb form of this expression: "to brownnose." Example: Dennis is always brown-nosing the boss, but I still don't think he's going to get a promotion.
wise guy
[slang] - a smart aleck; one who makes a lot of sarcastic comments EXAMPLE 1: When Mrs. Lee asked Joey what he wanted to be when he grew up, he said, "An adult." She told him not to be such a wise guy. EXAMPLE 2: That clerk in the video store is a real wise guy. He's always making nasty comments about the customers. SYNONYMS: wise ass [rude], smart ass [rude]
make a pig of oneself
[slang] - to overeat; to eat too much EXAMPLE 1: I made a pig of myself by eating four slices of pie. EXAMPLE 2: Of course you could eat another hamburger, but you don't want to make a pig of yourself. (to) make time for - to put time in one's schedule for something EXAMPLE 1: Don is a busy lawyer, but he always makes time for his family. EXAMPLE 2: I'll be sure to make time for you when you visit me.
stash
[transitive always + adverb/preposition] informal to store something secretly or safely somewhere stash something away He has money stashed away in the Bahamas. stash in/under You can stash your gear in here.
deem
[transitive not in progressive] formal to think of something in a particular way or as having a particular quality [= consider] deem that They deemed that he was no longer capable of managing the business. deem something necessary/appropriate etc They were told to take whatever action they deemed necessary. be deemed to be something They were deemed to be illegal immigrants. be deemed to do something UK plans were deemed to infringe EU law.
huff
[transitive, intransitive] (+ speech) to say something or make a noise in a way that shows you are offended or annoyed 'Well, nobody asked you,' she huffed irritably.
heckle
[transitive, intransitive] heckle (somebody) to interrupt a speaker at a public meeting by shouting out questions or rude remarks Synonym barrack (v) He was booed and heckled throughout his speech.
spawn
[transitive] spawn something (often disapproving) to cause something to develop or be producedThe band's album spawned a string of hit singles. New technology has spawned new business opportunities.
synthesis
[uncountable and countable] something that has been made by combining different things, or the process of combining things [= combination] synthesis of a synthesis of Eastern and Western philosophical ideas 2 [uncountable] the act of making a chemical or biological substance synthesis of the synthesis of proteins
in limbo
[uncountable, singular] in a situation in which you are not certain what to do next, cannot take action, etc, especially because you are waiting for somebody else to make a decision the limbo of the stateless person His life seemed stuck in limbo; he could not go forward and he could not go back.
treason
[uncountable] = treachery - disloyality the crime of being disloyal to your country or its government, especially by helping its enemies or trying to remove the government using violence treason against Richter is accused of committing treason against the state. The defendant was convicted of high treason (=treason of the worst kind) and sentenced to death. —treasonable also treasonous adjective: a treasonable act against the head of state
foul play
[uncountable] 1 criminal or violent activity that causes somebody's death Police immediately began an investigation, but did not suspect foul play (= did not suspect that the person had been murdered).
primacy
[uncountable] the fact of being the most important person or thing a belief in the primacy of the family This college emphasizes the primacy of teaching over research. This approach gives primacy to facts. = the primacy of industry over agriculture greater importance, priority, precedence, pre-eminence, preference, superiority, first place, pride of place, weighting, supremacy, ascendancy, sovereignty, dominance, dominion, leadership • rare paramountcy
notice
[uncountable] a formal letter or statement saying that you will or must leave your job or house at the end of a particular period of time He has handed in his notice. They gave her two weeks' notice. Tenants must give written notice to the landlord of their intention to move out of the property. Dozens of families on the estate have been give notice to quit (= told to leave their homes). 500 workers have been issued with redundancy notices. We received an eviction notice today.
libra
[uncountable] the 7th sign of the zodiac, the Scales
copious
[usually before noun] existing or being produced in large quantities: He could drink copious amounts of beer without ill effect. She listened to me and took copious notes. = abundant, ample, profuse, lavish, exuberant —copiously adverb: Then she wept copiously.
hard-line
[usually before noun] 1 (of a person) having very fixed beliefs and being unlikely or unwilling to change thema hard-line conservative2 (of ideas) very fixed and unlikely to changea hard-line attitudehardliner ˌhɑːdˈlaɪnə(r) pronunciation English; ˌhɑːrdˈlaɪnər pronunciation American nouna Republican hardliner
sweeping
[usually before noun] having an important effect on a large part of something sweeping reforms/changes Security forces were given sweeping powers to search homes.a sweeping programme of reorganization = wide-ranging, , broad, radical, extensive, all-inclusive, all-embracing, overarching • sweeping economic reforms
radical
[usually before noun]1 concerning the most basic and important parts of something; thorough and complete Synonym far-reachingthe need for radical changes in educationdemands for radical reform of the lawradical differences between the sexes2 new, different and likely to have a great effectradical ideasa radical solution to the problemradical proposals3 in favour of thorough and complete political or social changethe radical wing of the partyradical politicians/students/writers
indict
[usually passive] indict somebody (for something)| indict somebody (on charges/on a charge of something) (especially North American English, law) to officially charge somebody with a crime The senator was indicted for murder.She was indicted on charges of corruption.
inset
[usually passive] to fix something into the surface of something else, especially as a decorationinset A (with B) The tables were inset with ceramic tiles.inset B (into A) Ceramic tiles were inset into the tables مركبة- مثبتة
overture
[usually plural] overture (to somebody) a suggestion or an action by which somebody tries to make friends, start a business relationship, have discussions, etc. with somebody else He began making overtures to a number of merchant banks.Maggie was never one to reject a friendly overture. مبادرة ودية
throng
a crowd of people We pushed our way through the throng.He was met by a throng of journalists and photographers. =mob
old wives tale
a derogatory epithet used to indicate that a supposed truth is actually a superstition or something untrue, to be ridiculed. The phrase comes with the assumption that a story told by old women could not have credibility, regardless of the particulars of the story. The phrase is used in the context of unvalued women's knowledge. It can be said sometimes to be a type of urban legend, said to be passed down by older women to a younger generation. Such "tales" are considered superstition, folklore or unverified claims with exaggerated and
snotwagon
a derogatory term you use to describe anyone you dislike, especially in reference to younger siblings or cousins. Example: Shasta, you are such a snotwagon, i cannot believe you wrecked my sweater! it was my favorite color!
trepidation
a feeling of anxiety or fear about something that is going to happen: Look up a word starting with D or S for samples of headword or sentence pronunciations on the LDOCE CD-ROM With some trepidation, I opened the door.
striptease
a form of entertainment, for example in a bar or club, when a performer removes his or her clothes in a sexually exciting way, usually to music, in front of an audience
pronouncement
a formal public statement She made an official pronouncement on changes in government policy.
cocktail party
a formal social occasion, usually in the early evening, when people drink cocktails or other alcoholic drinks
vein
a particular style or manner A number of other people commented in a similar vein<<< in the same way .'And that's not all,' he continued in angry vein.Other speakers tackled the same problem in a lighter vein
angle
a particular way of presenting or thinking about a situation, problem, etcWe need a new angle for our next advertising campaign.You can look at the issue from many different angles.The article concentrates on the human angle (= the part that concerns people's emotions) of the story
plane
a level of thought, existence or developmentto reach a higher plane of achievementThey seem to exist on a different spiritual plane
PANTIE LINER
a light sanitary pad
ridge
a long area of high land, especially at the top of a mountain: We made our way carefully along the ridge. 2 a) something long and thin that is raised above the things around it: A small ridge of sand separated the field from the beach. The ridges on the soles give the shoes a better grip. b) the part at the top of a roof, where the two sides meet
plank
a long narrow flat piece of wood that is used for making floors, etca plank of wooda wooden plank2 a main point in the policy of an organization, especially a political partyThe central plank of the bill was rural development
slide ruler
a long narrow instrument like a ruler, with a middle part that slides backwards and forwards, used for calculating numbers
skewer
a long thin pointed piece of metal or wood that is pushed through pieces of meat, vegetables, etc. to hold them together while they are cooking, or used to test whether something is completely cooked
eleventy million
a lot - various " I had eleventy miilion excuses for not coming
a bucketful of sth
a lot of sth
male chauvinist
a man who believes men are more important, intelligent, etc. than women He's just another male chauvinist who is jealous of his wife's success.I hate working for that male chauvinist pig Steve.
vortex
a mass of air, water, etc. that spins around very fast and pulls things into its centre Synonym whirlpool, whirlwind
juror
a member of a jury
pastor
a minister in charge of a Christian church or group, especially in some Nonconformist churches
aptitude
a natural ability or skill
heyday
a peak of popularity or success. If you hear someone say "Hey! Back in the day, I was the best boxer in the city! No one could beat me!" he might be remembering his heyday as a fighter. If you remember a time in the past when you were doing something really well or getting a lot of attention or fame, you might be reminiscing about your heyday. A person or an organization — and even a thing — can have a heyday, or a peak time when everything goes well. The good news is that a heyday can come again and again, so while your heyday as student president might be just a memory, there might be a heyday as governor of your state years later.
boom
a period of sudden economic growth, especially one that results in a lot of money being made: This year has seen a boom in book sales. The insurance business suffered from a vicious cycle of boom and bust. the property boom
nonconformist
a person who does not follow normal ways of thinking or behaving
cabby
a person who drives a taxi
fugitive
a person who has escaped or is running away from somewhere and is trying to avoid being caught a fugitive from justice
misfit
a person who is not accepted by a particular group of people, especially because their behaviour or their ideas are very different a social misfit
scapegoat
a person who's blamed for sth bad done by sb else. "She felt she'd been made a scapegoat for her boss' s incompetence
techie
a person who's good at/loves technology, esp computers.
walk of life
a person's job or position in society SYNONYM background She has friends from all walks of life. she has been progressing by leaps and bounds in here walk of life
plunger
a piece of equipment used for clearing kitchen and bathroom pipes, that consists of a rubber cup fixed to a handle
hinge
a piece of metal, plastic, etc. on which a door, lid or gate moves freely as it opens or closes The door had been pulled off its hinges.
depot
a place where large amounts of food, goods or equipment are storedan arms depot2 (British English) a place where buses or other vehicles are kept and repaired3 (North American English) a small station where trains or buses stop
soup kitchen
a place where people who have no money can get soup and other food free
toad
a small animal like a frog but with a drier and less smooth skin, that lives on land but breeds in water (= is an amphibian ) 2 (informal, disapproving) an unpleasant person You repulsive little toad!
shack
a small building, usually made of wood or metal, that has not been built wellThe settlement consists only of shacks; there are no roads, no water, no street lighting.
pansy
a small garden plant with brightly coloured flowers2 (taboo, slang) an offensive word for a homosexual man
Modicum
a small or moderate or token amount "A modicum of sth"
pasty
a small pie containing meat and vegetables see also Cornish pasty ˈpæsti
podium
a small platform that a person stands on when giving a speech or conducting an orchestra, etc. Synonym rostrum2 (North American English) = lectern
sifter
a small sieve used for sifting flour
nugget
a small thing such as an idea or a fact that people think of as valuable Synonym snippet a useful nugget of information
sheen
a soft smooth shiny appearance: singular, uncountable] a soft smooth shiny quality SYNONYM shine hair with a healthy sheen Her hair had a lovely coppery sheen.
wave
a sudden increase in a particular activity or feeling after what she did , a wave of shame washed on her
a twinge of ..
a sudden short feeling of an unpleasant emotion a twinge of disappointment She felt a twinge of guilt about cancelling at the last moment. I felt a twinge of envy at her success she felt a twinge of jealousy as he aproached the other girl
tract
a system of connected organs or tissues along which materials or messages passthe digestive tracta nerve tract
lowlife
a term for a person who is considered morally unacceptable by their community. Examples of people who are often called "lowlifes" are thieves, drug dealers, drug users, NEETs, alcoholics, otaku, thugs, prostitutes and pimps.[1] Often, the term is used as an indication of disapproval of antisocial or destructive behaviors, usually bearing a connotation of contempt and derision.
tendril
a thin curling stem that grows from a climbing plant. A plant uses tendrils to attach itself to a wall or other support.2 (literary) a thin curling piece of something such as hairHer hair hung in tendrils about her face. جزء لولبي من نبتة معرشة
fortune cookie
a thin hollow biscuit/cookie, served in Chinese restaurants, containing a short message that predicts what will happen to you in the future
probation
a time of training and testing when you start a new job to see if you are suitable for the work a period of probation 661 on probation Some people are appointed on probation. 3 (North American English) a fixed period of time during which a student who has behaved badly or not worked hard must improve their work or their behaviour 1 (law) a system that allows a person who has committed a crime not to go to prison if they behave well and if they see an official (called a probation officer) regularly for a fixed period of timeThe prisoner was put on probation.He was given two years' probation.
yurt
a type of traditional tent used in Mongolia and Siberia
die-hard fan
a vvvvvvvv enthusiastic fan
heads-up
a warning that something is going to happen, usually so that you can prepare for it: This note is just to give you a heads-up that Vicky will be arriving next week.
bimbo
a young person, usually a woman, who is sexually attractive but not very intelligent He's going out with an empty-headed bimbo half his age.
have a strong stomach
able to endure a diffcult situation
udder
an organ shaped like a bag that produces milk and hangs underneath the body of a cow, goat, etc.
by the sound of it
according to the idea or impression that you get of somebody/something from what somebody says or what you read They had a wonderful time by the sound of it. From the sound of things you were lucky to find him. They're consulting a lawyer? I don't like the sound of that.
play
activity/influence 6 [uncountable] the activity or operation of something; the influence of something on something elsethe free play of market forcesThe financial crisis has brought new factors into play.Personal feelings should not "come into play " when you are making business decisions.
tantamount
adj - having the same bad effect as something elseIf he resigned it would be tantamount to admitting that he was guilty. معادل
low-key
adjective pronunciation English; pronunciation American not intended to attract a lot of attention Their wedding was a very low-key affair.
psychedelic
adjective ˌsaɪkəˈdelɪk pronunciation English; ˌsaɪkəˈdelɪk pronunciation American [usually before noun] 1 (of drugs) causing the user to see and hear things that are not there or that do not exist (= to hallucinate )2 (of art, music, clothes, etc.) having bright colours, strange sounds, etc. like those that are experienced when taking psychedelic drugs
urgency adj
advisable/desirable/vital/crucial/urgent/essential/important/impertaive
brothel
also bordello especially in North American English) a house where people pay to have sex with prostitutes
aka
also known as used when giving someone or something's real name together with a different name they are known by: John Phillips, aka The Mississippi Mauler
optimum
also optimal) the best possible; producing the best possible resultsoptimum growth
streneously
an adverb that means in a strenuous manner; strongly or vigorously He still works out strenuously every morning. strenous: 1- arduous 2-howing great energy and determination The ship went down although strenuous efforts were made to save it. The plan has met with strenuous opposition.
county
an area of Britain, Ireland or the US that has its own governmentthe southern countiescounty boundariesOrange County
sphere
an area of activity, influence or interest; a particular section of society Synonym domain - spectrum the political sphereThis area was formerly within the sphere of influence of the US.He and I moved in totally different social spheres.
shrubbery
an area planted with shrubs
mixed blessing
an event, situation, etc., having both advantages and disadvantages
gale
an extremely strong wind The gale blew down hundreds of trees. gale-force winds (British English) It's blowing a gale outside (= a strong wind is blowing).
premise
an idea that forms the basis for a reasonable line of argument."her argument is based on the premise that all humans are equal"
idyllic
an idyllic "place or time" is very beautiful, happy, and peaceful, with no problems or dangers idyllic setting/surroundings/scene etc If you want old-world tradition in an idyllic setting, this is the hotel for you. —idyllicallyadverb: idyllically happy
utopia
an imaginary place or state in which everything is perfect
red-letter day
an important day, or a day that you will remember, because of something good that happened then birthdays, wedding anniversaries and other red-letter daysIt was a red-letter day for United, who won a place in Saturday's final. From the custom of using red ink to mark holidays and festivals on a calendar.
chat up line
an occasion when a person is talking to somebody in a way that shows they are interested in them sexually Is that your best chat-up line? she missed his chat-up lines
double-sided tape
any pressure sensitive tape that is coated with adhesive on both sides. It is designed to stick two surfaces together
apprise
apprise somebody of something (formal) to tell or inform somebody of somethingHe saw no reason to apprise the committee of what had happened.We were fully apprised of the situation.
tantalizing
arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach
statistics
as a sience > sing as numers > plu
in so far as
as far as to the degree that That's the truth, in so far as I know it.
invoke
ask for sth o mention or use a law, rule, etc. as a reason for doing something It is unlikely that libel laws will be invoked. 2 invoke somebody/something to mention a person, a theory, an example, etc. to support your opinions or ideas, or as a reason for something She invoked several eminent scholars to back up her argument. 3 invoke something to mention somebody's name to make people feel a particular thing or act in a particular way His name was invoked as a symbol of the revolution. 4 invoke somebody to make a request (for help) to somebody, especially a god
take office
assume an office, duty, or title; "When will the new President take office?"
winning
attractive in a way that makes other people like youa winning smile
ire
aɪər pronunciation American [uncountable] (formal or literary) anger Synonym wrathto arouse/raise/provoke the ire of local residents (US) to draw the ire of local residents
irate
aɪˈreɪt pronunciation American very angry irate customers an irate phone call remember: ire.. rile
itinerant
aɪˈtɪnərənt [usually before noun] (formal) travelling from place to place, especially to find work itinerant workers/musiciansto lead an itinerant lifeitinerant nounhomeless itinerants
bough
bAw a ig ranch of a tree
flimsy
badly made and not strong enough for the purpose for which it is used Synonym ricketya flimsy table2 (of material) thin and easily torna flimsy piece of paper/fabric/plastic3 difficult to believe Synonym feeble lame inplausible a flimsy excuse/explanationThe evidence against him is pretty flimsy.He keeps calling on the flimsiest of pretexts opp- extenuating
biopsy
baɪɑːpsi pronunciation American plural biopsies فحص النسيج the removal and examination of tissue from the body of somebody who is ill/sick, in order to find out more about their disease
biennial
baɪˈeniəl biennial pronunciation American [usually before noun] happening once every two years a biennial convention
take a beating
be beaten, bested, or defeated. The candidate took a beating in the primaries. The team took quite a beating
exponential
becoming faster and faster exponential growth/increase
beget
beget something (formal or old-fashioned) to make something happenViolence begets violence.
condescending
behaving as though you think you are better, more intelligent, or more important than other people - used to show disapproval: Look up a word starting with D or S for samples of headword or sentence pronunciations on the LDOCE CD-ROMProfessor Hutter's manner is extremely condescending.
fervent
believing or feeling something very strongly and sincerely: Look up a word starting with D or S for samples of headword or sentence pronunciations on the LDOCE CD-ROMa fervent appeal for peace fervent admirer/believer etc = ardent Look up a word starting with D or S for samples of headword or sentence pronunciations on the LDOCE CD-ROMa fervent supporter of human rights
naval
belly button area
bevy
bevi pronunciation American [singular] (informal) a large group of people or things of the same kind a bevy of beauties (= beautiful young women)
over one's head
beyond one's understanding EXAMPLE 1: The professor was speaking over our heads. None of us could understand him. EXAMPLE 2: The article on cloning was written for scientists. It was over my head.
beyond redemption
beyond/past redemption too bad to be saved or improved
blare
bler pronunciation American [intransitive, transitive] to make a loud unpleasant noisepolice cars with lights flashing and sirens blaringblare out Music blared out from the open window.blare something (out) The radio was blaring (out) rock music.rememver glare
blitz
blitz somethingto attack or damage a city by dropping a large number of bombs on it in a short time London was heavily blitzed in the war.
blueprint
bluːprɪnt pronunciation American 1 a photographic print of a plan for a building or a machine, with white lines on a blue backgroundblueprints of a new aircraft2 blueprint (for something) a plan which shows what can be achieved and how it can be achieveda blueprint for the privatization of health care
blurb
blɜːrb pronunciation American a short description of a book, a new product, etc, written by the people who have produced it, that is intended to attract your attention and make you want to buy it publisher's blurbs The blurb says that this is Tarantino's greatest movieblɜːrb
tush
bootie
brute
bruːt pronunciation American [only before noun]1 involving physical strength only and not thought or intelligence brute force/strength
bratty
bræt pronunciation American (informal, disapproving) a person, especially a child, who behaves badly a spoiled/spoilt bratbratty ˈbræti pronunciation English; ˈbræti pronunciation American adjectivea bratty kid
bravado
brəˈvɑːdoʊ pronunciation American [uncountable] a confident way of behaving that is intended to impress people, sometimes as a way of hiding a lack of confidence an act of sheer bravado 'Don't threaten me,' she whispered with false bravado.
bulimia
buˌlɪmiə nɜːrˈvoʊsə pronunciation American ) [uncountable] bulimic an emotional disorder in which a person repeatedly eats too much and then forces him- or herself to vomit compare anorexiabulimic
by virtue of sth
by means of or because of something She got the job by virtue of her greater experience.
whereby
by which; because of which They have introduced a new system whereby all employees must undergo regular training.
baboon
bæˈbuːn pronunciation American a large African or Asian monkey with a long face like a dog's
burlesque
bɜːrˈlesk burlesque pronunciation American 1 [countable] a performance or piece of writing which tries to make something look ridiculous by representing it in a humorous way SYNONYM parody a burlesque of literary life 2 [uncountable] (North American English) a type of entertainment, popular in the past in the US, involving humorous acts, singing, dancing, etc. and often including striptease burlesque ADJECTIVE [usually before noun] The play was criticized for its burlesque treatment of serious issues.
binge
bɪndʒ pronunciation American (informal) a short period of time when somebody does too much of a particular activity, especially eating or drinking alcoholto go on a bingeOne of the symptoms is binge eating.I had a shopping binge with my credit card.
besmirch
bɪˈsmɜːrtʃ pronunciation American besmirch somebody/something (formal) to damage the opinion that people have of somebody/something Synonym sullyHe had deliberately set out to ( besmirch her reputation.)
butt
bʌt pronunciation American 1 butt somebody/something to hit or push somebody/something hard with your head
chirpy
cheerful, happy, bright, enthusiastic, lively, sparkling, sunny, jolly, animated, buoyant, radiant, jaunty, sprightly, in high spirits, blithe, full of beans (informal), light-hearted • You're very chirpy today - have you won the lottery or something?
klutzy
clumsy
buck naked
completely naked remember: buck = resist the buck ( responsibility/blame ( stops here
as silent as the grave
completely silent. (Has ominous connotations because of the reference to death. Usually used to promise someone that you will be silent and therefore not betray a secret. *Also: as ~.) I knew something was wrong as soon as I entered the classroom; everyone was silent as the grave. Jessica is as silent as the grave on the subject of her first marriage. If you tell me what Katy said about me, I promise to be as silent as the grave.
longitudal
concerning the development of something over a period of timea longitudinal study of ageing longitude vs lactitude ;)
sleaze
conditions that are unpleasant and socially unacceptable." The sleaze of a town that was once a naval base"
predictive
connected with the ability to show what will happen in the futurethe predictive power of scienceMore research is needed to improve the predictive value of the tests.
heterogeneous
consisting of parts or members that are very different from each other [≠ homogeneous]: a heterogeneous collection of buildings —heterogeneously adverb —heterogeneity noun [uncountable]
crackdown
crackdown (on somebody/something) severe action taken to restrict the activities of criminals or of people opposed to the government or somebody in authoritya military crackdown on student protestersa crackdown on crime
diachronic
daɪəˈkrɑːnɪk pronunciation American (technical) relating to the way something, especially a language, has developed over time compare synchronic
didactic
daɪˈdæktɪk pronunciation American (formal) 1 designed to teach people something, especially a moral lessondidactic art2 (usually disapproving) telling people things rather than letting them find out for themselvesdidactically
didactic
daɪˈdæktɪk pronunciation American (formal) 1 designed to teach people something, especially a moral lessondidactic art2 (usually disapproving) telling people things rather than letting them find out for themselves
dichotomy
daɪˈkɑːtəmi the difference between two things or ideas that are completely oppositea division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different: a rigid dichotomy between science and mysticism MORE EXAMPLE SENTENCES All the dichotomies and polarities can be dissolved and forgiven in that blessed moment of utter peace and tranquility. No doubt Vermeer owed a particular debt to Delft, but it is the great dichotomies of Dutch art generally that nourished his genius. Sheetal is a first generation Indian-American who captures perfectly the dichotomies of growing up Indian in America with her three dimensional portrayals of real women. dichotomy between a dichotomy between his public and private lives VS- mastectomy surgery Vs disparity/ discrepancy
paraphilia
describes the experience of intense sexual arousal to atypical objects, situations, or individuals.[1] Paraphilic behavior (such as pedophilia, zoophilia, sexual sadism, and exhibitionism) may be illegal in some jurisdictions,
green with envy
desiring another's advantages or things EXAMPLE 1: When Daniel got promoted to vice president of the bank, his colleagues were green with envy. EXAMPLE 2: You won the lottery? I'm green with envy!
squarely
directly or exactly; without confusionThe responsibility for the crisis rests squarely on the government.This case falls squarely into the category of abuse.The party puts its support squarely behind the minister.
one-sided
disapproving) (of an argument, opinion, etc.) showing only one side of the situation; not balanced Synonym biased The press were accused of presenting a very one-sided picture of the issue.
crooked
dishonest a crooked businessman/deal All the officials are crooked.
disproportionate
disproportionate (to something) too large or too small when compared with something elseThe area contains a disproportionate number of young middle-class families. compare proportionatedisproportionately ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːʃənətli pronunciation English; ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃənətli pronunciation American adverbThe lower-paid spend a disproportionately large amount of their earnings on food.
dishearten
dɪsˈhɑːrtn pronunciation American dishearten somebody to make somebody lose hope or confidence Synonym discourageDon't let this defeat dishearten you.disheartened pronunciation English; pronunciation American adjectivea disheartened team disheartening dɪsˈhɑːtnɪŋ pronunciation English; dɪsˈhɑːrtnɪŋ pronunciation American adjectivea disheartening experience
disquieting
dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ pronunciation American (formal) causing worry and unhappiness
disrememer
dɪsˈmembər dismember pronunciation American 1 dismember something to cut or tear the dead body of a person or an animal into pieces Police say the body had been dismembered.
disown
dɪsˈoʊn pronunciation American disown somebody/something to decide that you no longer want to be connected with or responsible for somebody/somethingHer family disowned her for marrying a foreigner.
dystopia
dɪsˈtoʊpiə dystopia pronunciation American an imaginary place or state in which everything is extremely bad or unpleasant opp: utopia
debase
dɪˈbeɪs pronunciation American debase somebody/something to make somebody/something less valuable or respected Synonym devalue Sport is being debased by commercial sponsorship.
defendant
dɪˈfendənt pronunciation American the person in a trial who is accused of committing a crime, or who is being sued by another person co-defendant
defraud
dɪˈfrɔːd pronunciation American [intransitive, transitive] < the noun is fraud to get money illegally from a person or an organization by tricking them All three men were charged with conspiracy to defraud.defraud somebody (of something) They were accused of defrauding the company of $14000. = the men were alleged to have defrauded thousands of investors swindle, cheat, rob, deceive, dupe, hoodwink, double-cross, fool, trick • informal con
definitive
dɪˈfɪnətɪv pronunciation American 1 final; not able to be changeda definitive agreement/answer/statementThe definitive version of the text is ready to be published.2 [usually before noun] considered to be the best of its kind and almost impossible to improvethe definitive biography of Einsteinthe definitive guide to the golf courses of Europedefinitively dɪˈfɪnətɪvli pronunciation English; dɪˈfɪnətɪvli pronunciation American adverb
decrepit
dɪˈkrepɪt pronunciation American (of a thing or person) very old and not in good condition or health a decrepit building/vehicle a decrepit old man Vs delapidated( building) -----decrepit adjective old and no longer in good condition -----derelict adjective something such as a building or piece of land that is derelict is empty, not used, and in a bad condition -----dilapidated adjective a dilapidated building, vehicle, or system is old and in bad condition ------rundown
depute
dɪˈpjuːt depute pronunciation American depute somebody to do something [often passive] (formal) to give somebody else the authority to represent you or do something for you SYNONYM delegate He was deputed to put our views to the committee.
deploy
dɪˈplɔɪ pronunciation American 1 deploy somebody/something (technical) to move soldiers or weapons into a position where they are ready for military action 2000 troops were deployed in the area. At least 5000 missiles were deployed along the border. 2 deploy something (formal) to use something effectively to deploy arguments/resources deployment dɪˈplɔɪmənt pronunciation English; dɪˈplɔɪmənt pronunciation American NOUN [uncountable, countable] the deployment of peace keeping forces the deployment of resources/staff troop deployments
deride
dɪˈraɪd pronunciation American [often passive] deride somebody/something (as something)| + speech (formal) to treat somebody/something as ridiculous and not worth considering seriously Synonym mockHis views were derided as old-fashioned.The play was derided by the critics.
discrete
dɪˈskriːt pronunciation American (formal or technical) independent of other things of the same type Synonym separateThe organisms can be divided into discrete categories.
disparity
dɪˈspærəti pronunciation American [uncountable, countable] plural disparities (formal) a difference, especially one connected with unfair treatment the wide disparity between rich and poor growing regional disparities in economic prosperity
divorce
dɪˌvɔːrˈseɪ pronunciation American (North American English) a man whose marriage has been legally ended
duct
dʌkt pronunciation American 1 a pipe or tube carrying liquid, gas, electric or telephone wires, etca heating/ventilation duct
jolt
dʒoʊlt pronunciation American [usually singular]1 a sudden rough movement Synonym jerkThe plane landed with a jolt.2 a sudden strong feeling, especially of shock or surprisea jolt of dismay
jubilation
dʒuːbɪˈleɪʃn pronunciation American [uncountable] a feeling of great happiness because of a success There were scenes of jubilation among her supporters.
jagular
dʒæɡjuər pronunciation American a large animal of the cat family, that has yellowish-brown fur with black rings and spots.Jaguars live in parts of Central and S America.
JUXTAPOSITION
dʒʌkstəˈpoʊz juxtapose pronunciation American [usually passive] juxtapose A and/with B (formal) to put people or things together, especially in order to show a contrast or a new relationship between them In the exhibition, abstract paintings are juxtaposed with shocking photographs. juxtaposition ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃn juxtaposition pronunciation English; ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃn juxtaposition pronunciation American NOUN [uncountable, countable] the juxtaposition of realistic and surreal situations in the novel
aura
e distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person, thing, or place: the ceremony retains an aura of mystery 2(in spiritualism and some forms of alternative medicine) a supposed emanation surrounding the body of a living creature and regarded as an essential part of the individual: emotional, mental, and spiritual levels form an energy field around the body known as the aura muddy colours in the aura indicate negative emotions
pang
eg ...... of hunger ألم مفاجئ
get ur fix of sth
eg coffe study chocolate Obtain a needed dose of something, especially but not necessarily a narcotic drug
freternal twin
either of two children or animals born from the same mother at the same time but not from the same egg compare identical twin, monozygotic twin
ensnare
ensnare somebody/something (formal) to make somebody/something unable to escape from a difficult situation or from a person who wants to control them Synonym trapyoung homeless people who become ensnared in a life of crimeShe refused to let him ensnare her with his charm.He became ensnared in the complexities of the legal system.
epithet
epɪθet pronunciation American 1 an adjective or phrase that is used to describe somebody/something's character or most important quality, especially in order to give praise or criticism The film is long and dramatic but does not quite earn the epithet 'epic'. 2 (especially North American English) an offensive word or phrase that is used about a person or group of people Racial epithets were scrawled on the walls.
turn sth in
especially North American English) to give something to somebody in authority They turned in a petition with 80000 signatures. I haven't even turned in Monday's work yet. = hand in
revelatory
evələtɔːri pronunciation American (formal) making people aware of something that they did not know before a revelatory insight see also reveal
insufferable
extremely annoying, unpleasant and difficult to bear Synonym unbearableinsufferable prideHe's insufferable!
over the moon
extremely happy and excited ; They're over the moon about their trip to Japan.
shrinking violet
humorous) a way of describing a very shy person
horrendous
extremely shocking Synonym horrific, horrifying horrendous injuriesThe police officer said the attack was the most horrendous he had ever seen.2 (informal) extremely unpleasant and unacceptable Synonym terriblehorrendous trafficThey have horrendous financial problems.
Ebonics
eˈbɑːnɪks pronunciation American [uncountable] a type of English spoken by many African Americans that has been considered by some people to be a separate language
successive
following immediately one after the other Synonym consecutiveThis was their fourth successive win.Successive governments have tried to tackle the problem.There has been low rainfall for two successive years
foregin to sth
foreign to somebody/something (formal) not typical of somebody/something; not known to somebody/something and therefore seeming strangeDishonesty is foreign to his nature.
oyster card
form of electronic ticketing used on public transport in Greater London in the United Kingdom.
insuperable
formal an insuperable difficulty or problem is impossible to deal with: There were insuperable obstacles, and the plan was abandoned. As usual, the hero was facing insuperable odds.
voluble
formal =locuacious, garralous talking a lot or talking quickly: Look up a word starting with D or S for samples of headword or sentence pronunciations on the LDOCE CD-ROMClarissa was extremely voluble on the subject of good manners. (of a person) talking fluently, readily, or incessantly: she was as voluble as her husband was silent MORE EXAMPLE SENTENCES SYNONYMS 1.1(of speech) characterized by fluency and readiness of utterance: an excited and voluble discussion
mark my words
formal something that you say when you tell someone about something that you are certain will happen in the future That girl's going to cause trouble, you mark my words.
rentetion
formal the act of keeping something retention of The UN will vote on the retention of sanctions against Iraq. 2 technical the ability or tendency of something to hold liquid, heat etc within itself: Many people with heart problems suffer from fluid retention. 3 the ability to keep something in your memory: I have a real problem with retention of information.
garner
formal to take or collect something, especially information or support [↪ glean]: Look up a word starting with D or S for samples of headword or sentence pronunciations on the LDOCE CD-ROMThe party garnered 70 percent of the vote. to obtain or collect something such as information, support, etc. SYNONYM gather, acquire All the information that we garnered has been kept on file.
vessel
formal) a large ship or boat ocean-going vessels
give or take
give or take (something) if something is correct give or take a particular amount, it is approximately correct It'll take about three weeks, give or take a day or so.
give s the time of the day
give s the cold shoulder= snub sb =to insult somebody, especially by ignoring them when you meet SYNONYM cold-shoulder I tried to be friendly, but she snubbed me completely. to ignore someone; to refuse to pay any attention to someone EXAMPLE 1: Sandra never gave me the time of day back in college, but now she calls me all the time for advice. EXAMPLE 2: Why don't you find a new stockbroker? Yours is always so busy, she barely gives you the time of day.
parenthetic
given as extra information in a speech or piece of writing parenthetical remarks parenthetically ˌpærənˈθetɪkli pronunciation English; ˌpærənˈθetɪkli pronunciation American ADVERB
wrapped
giving or marked by complete attention to; "that engrossed look or rapt delight"; "then wrapped in dreams"; "so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred"- Walter de la Mare; "rapt with wonder"; "wrapped in thought" they were listening in wrapped attention = engrossed in sth
belly up
go banckrupt
go to great lengths to do sth
go to any, some, great, etc. lengths (to do something) to put a lot of effort into doing something, especially when this seems extreme She goes to extraordinary lengths to keep her private life private
fracking
hydraulic fracturing. Fracking refers to the procedure of creating fractures in rocks and rock formations by injecting fluid into cracks to force them further open. The larger fissures allow more oil and gas to flow out of the formation and into the wellbore, from where it can be extracted. Fracking has resulted in many oil and gas wells attaining a state of economic viability, due to the level of extraction that can be reached.
bumpy state
having a lot of problems for a long time:
ailurophic
having a strong fondness of cats
racy
having a style that is exciting and amusing, sometimes in a way that is connected with sex a racy novel
hyperbole
haɪˈpɜːrbəli pronunciation American [uncountable, countable, usually singular] a way of speaking or writing that makes something sound better, more exciting, dangerous, etc. than it really is Synonym exaggeration The film is being promoted with all the usual hyperbole.He's not usually given to hyperbole. 2 (of language) deliberately exaggerated; using hyperbole
till
he drawer where the money is put in a cash register cash register: the machine a cashier used
watcha
hortened way of saying "what are you upto" or "what are you doing" Not doing much, Whatcha?
is recovered
hqw recovered DJECTIVE [not before noun] She is now fully recovered from her injuries.
Herculean
hɜːrkjuˈliːən pronunciation American [usually before noun] needing a lot of strength, determination or effort a Herculean task From the Greek myth in which Hercules proved his courage and strength by completing twelve very difficult tasks (called the Labours of Hercules).
hunch
hʌntʃ pronunciation American [intransitive, transitive] to bend the top part of your body forward and raise your shoulders and back(+ adverb/preposition) She leaned forward, hunching over the desk.hunch something He hunched his shoulders and thrust his hands deep into his pockets.hunched pronunciation English; pronunciation American adjectivea hunched figureHe sat hunched over his breakfast.
crumbling
if a building or piece of land is crumbling, parts of it are breaking offbuildings crumbling into dust crumbling stoneworkThe cliff is gradually crumbling away.They live in a crumbling old mansion.3 [intransitive] to begin to fail or get weaker or to come to an enda crumbling business/relationshipcrumble away All his hopes began to crumble away.crumble into/to something The empire finally crumbled into dust.
go belly-up
if a business -------, it fails Factories and farms went belly up because of the debt crisis.
disperse
if a group of people disperse or are dispersed, they go away in different directions: Police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.لتفريق 2 if something disperses or is dispersed, it spreads in different directions over a wide area: The clouds dispersed as quickly as they had gathered
on hold
if a person on the telephone is put on hold, they have to wait until the person that they want to talk to is free:
hit/strike home
if a remark, etc.hits/strikes home, it has a strong effect on somebody, in a way that makes them realize what the true facts of a situation are Her face went pale as his words hit home. the reason she mentioned hit home for me .. it made me change my mind ! it convinced me! to become completely understood: The full horror of the war hit home when we started seeing pictures of the wounded soldiers on TV.
penchant
if a situation pans out in a particular way, it develops in that way
on sb's shoulder
if blame, guilt, etc. is on somebody's shoulders, they must take responsibility for it Stop trying to put the blame on somebody else's shoulders.
on the brink of sth
if you are----------------something, you are almost in a very new, dangerous or exciting situationon ( usually a bad one ) the brink of collapse/war/death/disasterScientists are on the brink of making a major new discovery.He's pulled the company back from the brink(= he has saved it from disaster).teetering/poised/hovering on the brin
U SCRACH MY BACK I SCRACH URS
if you do me a favor, I'll do you a favor; let's cooperate EXAMPLE 1: I'll help you with your homework if you do the dishes. You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours. EXAMPLE 2: If I drive you into the city, will you pick up my dry cleaning? You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.
yes
ill say - u bet - sure thing u can say that again : I agree with you completely you said it “That was an absolutely delicious lunch.†“You can say that again!†Ill say : I agree “We produce a wide variety of food on our farm.†“Boy, I'll say - everything from melons to beans to meat!â
ailng
ill/sick and not improvingShe looked after her ailing father.
impervious
impervious to something not affected or influenced by somethingimpervious to criticism/pain 2 (technical) not allowing a liquid or gas to pass throughan impervious rock/layerimpervious to something impervious to moisture opp > permeable
out of the question
impossible or not allowed and therefore not worth discussing Another trip abroad this year is out of the question.
blown away
impressed. Example: Everyone is blown away by Josh's chocolate chip cookies. #reallifeeng
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improve
back-to-back
in 2 consequent days
gaily
in a cheerful way gaily laughing children She waved gaily to the little crowd
snap
informal) to take a photographsnap something A passing tourist snapped the incident.snap (away) She seemed oblivious to the crowds of photographers snapping away.
in the forefront of sth
in or into an important or leading position in a particular group or activity Women have always been at the forefront of the Green movement.The new product took the company to the forefront of the computer software field.This latest protest has brought prison conditions to the forefront of public attention.The court case was constantly in the forefront of my mind (= I thought about it all the time).
putting lipstick on a pig
in reference to someone who may be trying to make something or someone look appealing or attractive when it quite clearly will not work, or will only deceive the dumbest of people. The dude in that car yard just put a body kit on that piece of shit. Talk about putting lipstick on a pig
incense
incense somebody to make somebody very angryThe decision incensed the workforce.
flip
informal short for flippant showing that you do not take something as seriously as other people think you should a flippant answer/attitudeSorry, I didn't mean to sound flippant.You can't afford to be flippant about such matters.
stellar
informal) excellenta stellar performance
vile
informal) extremely unpleasant or bad Synonym disgusting a vile smellThe weather was really vile most of the time.He was in a vile mood. 2 (formal) morally bad; completely unacceptable Synonym wicked - the vile practice of taking hostages
on the mend
informal) getting better after an illness or injury; improving after a difficult situationMy leg is definitely on the mend now.Does he believe the economy's really on the mend?They've been to see a counsellor and their relationship seems to be on the mend.
high
informal) the feeling of extreme pleasure and excitement that somebody gets from doing something enjoyable or being successful at somethingHe was on a real high after winning the competition.the highs and lows of her acting career she experienced a personal high after achieving her goals
be/get into hot water
informal) to be in or get into trouble
simmer down
informal) to become calm after a period of anger or excitementI left him alone until he simmered down.Things have simmered down since the riots last week.
rib sb about sth
informal) to laugh at somebody and make jokes about them, but in a friendly way Synonym tease He used to rib her mercilessly about her accent.
slip up
informal) to make a careless mistake We can't afford to slip up. The government slipped up badly over the scandal.
diversify
intransitive, transitive] to change or to make something change so that there is greater varietyPatterns of family life are diversifying.diversify something The culture has been diversified with the arrival of immigrants.
brush
intransitive, transitive] to touch somebody/something lightly while moving close to them/it brush against/by/past somebody/something She brushed past him. His hand accidentally brushed against hers. brush something The leaves brushed her cheek. brush something with something He brushed her lips with his. he brushed tears from her cheeks
tally with sth
intransitive] tally (with something) to be the same as or to match another person's account of something, another set of figures, etc. Synonym match upHer report of what happened tallied exactly with the story of another witness.
flag
intransitive] to become tired, weaker or less enthusiasticIt had been a long day and the children were beginning to flag.Her confidence had never flagged.flagging support/enthusiasm
inveterate
inveterate liar/smoker/womanizer etc someone who lies a lot, smokes a lot etc and cannot stopof a person) always doing something or enjoying something, and unlikely to stop an inveterate liar 2 inveterate fondness/distrust/hatred etc an attitude or feeling that you have had for a long time and cannot change (of a bad feeling or habit) done or felt for a long time and unlikely to change inveterate hostility
theres no accuntig for the taste
it's impossible to explain individual likes and dislikes EXAMPLE 1: Ted likes to put sugar on his spaghetti. I guess there's no accounting for taste. EXAMPLE 2: Tiffany has a tattoo of a squirrel on her leg. There's no accounting for taste.
equate
iˈkweɪt pronunciation American equate something (with something) to think that something is the same as something else or is as important - Some parents equate education "with" exam success.I don't see how you can equate the two things. Phrasal verbs equate to something to be equal to something elseA $5000 raise equates to 25%.
elucidate
iˈluːsɪdeɪt pronunciation American [transitive, intransitive] (formal) to make something clearer by explaining it more fully Synonym explainelucidate (something) He elucidated a point of grammar.The aim of the report is to elucidate the main points of the new regulations.Let me elucidate.elucidate what, how, etc... I will try to elucidate what I think the problems are.elucidation iˌluːsɪˈdeɪʃn pronunciation English; iˌluːsɪˈdeɪʃn pronunciation American noun [uncountable, countable]Their objectives and methods require further elucidation.
ethereal
iˈθɪriəl (formal) extremely delicate and light; seeming to belong to another, more spiritual, world ethereal musicher ethereal beautyIn a translucent sky, the domes and spires of the city looked almost ethereal.
conflate
kənˈfleɪt pronunciation American conflate A and/with B (formal) to put two or more things together to make one new thingThe issues of race and class are separate and should not be conflated.conflation to combine two or more separate things, especially pieces of text, to form a whole: She succeeded in conflating the three plays to produce a fresh new work.conflation They conflate the 2 stories in a whole new movie /-ˈfleɪ.ʃən/ noun [C or U] kənˈfleɪʃn pronunciation English; kənˈfleɪʃn pronunciation American
yelp
jelp pronunciation American [intransitive, transitive] (+ speech) to give a sudden short cry, usually of painyelp noun
statement necklace/ statement jewelry
jewelry that makes a "statement" meaning it stands out or is bold
unanimous
juˈnænɪməs pronunciation American 1 if a decision or an opinion is unanimous, it is agreed or shared by everyone in a groupa unanimous voteunanimous supportThe decision was not unanimous.Unanimous agreement must be reached for this plan to go ahead.The jury reached a unanimous verdict of 'not guilty'.She was the unanimous choice of the selection committee.2 unanimous (in something) if a group of people are unanimous, they all agree about somethingLocal people are unanimous in their opposition to the proposed new road.The committee were unanimous in rejecting the proposal.unanimously juˈnænɪməsli pronunciation English; juˈnænɪməsli pronunciation American adverbThe motion was passed unanimously.The resolution was unanimously rejected.
sequester
keeping a jury together in a place, in order to prevent them from talking to other people about a court case, or learning about it in the newspapers, on television, etc. عزل
kick
kick back (especially North American English) to relaxKick back and enjoy the summer. kick in (informal)1 to begin to take effectReforms will kick in later this year. 2 (also kick in something) (both North American English) to give your share of money or help= muck in / pthc in kick off 1 when a football ( soccer ) game or a team, etc.kicks off, the game starts related noun kick-off2 to suddenly become angry or violent kick off (with something) (informal) to startWhat time shall we kick off?Tom will kick off with a few comments. related noun kick-off
abduct
kidnap
coax
koʊks pronunciation American to persuade somebody to do something by talking to them in a kind and gentle way Synonym cajole coax somebody/something (into doing something) She coaxed the horse into coming a little closer.coax somebody/something (into/out of something) He was coaxed out of retirement to help the failing company.coax somebody/something (+ adverb/preposition) She had to coax the car along.Police managed to coax the man down from the ledge.coax (somebody/something) + speech 'Nearly there,' she coaxed.
craft
kræft/ Definition › make something using a special skill, especially with your hands: Each doll is crafted individually by specialists. a hand-crafted silver cigar case These bracelets were crafted by Native Americans. a beautifully crafted silver brooch
cringe
krɪndʒ pronunciation American 1 [intransitive] to move back and/or away from somebody because you are afraid SYNONYM cower - quail - - draw back a child cringing in terror 2 [intransitive] to feel very embarrassed and uncomfortable about something I cringe when I think of the poems I wrote then. She felt herself cringe with embarrassment at the memory. cringe at a certain thought
crux
krʌks crux pronunciation American [singular] the crux (of something) the most important or difficult part of a problem or an issue SYNONYM nub Now we come to the crux of the matter. the crux of the story
couture
kuˈtʊr [uncountable] (from French) the design and production of expensive and fashionable clothes; these clothes a couture evening dress The House of Mattli is expanding from couture into ready-to-wear.
kudos
kuːdɑːs pronunciation American [uncountable] congrats .. good for u the admiration and respect that goes with a particular achievement or position SYNONYM prestige the kudos of playing for such a famous team
the Capitol
kæpɪtl the building in Washington DC where the US Congress (= the national parliament) meets to work on new laws
cardigan
kɑːrdɪɡən pronunciation American (North American English also cardigan sweater) a knitted jacket made of wool, usually with no collar and fastened with buttons at the front
complacent
kəmˈpleɪsnt pronunciation American -----------(about somebody/something) (usually disapproving) too satisfied with yourself or with a situation, so that you do not feel that any change is necessary; showing or feeling complacencya dangerously complacent attitude to the increase in unemploymentWe must not become complacent about progress.
compadre
kəmˈpɑːdreɪ pronunciation American (North American English, informal, from Spanish) used as a friendly way of addressing somebody ( to a close friend)
confetti
kənˈfeti pronunciation American [uncountable] small pieces of coloured paper that people often throw at weddings over people who have just been married, or (in the US) at other special events
concussion
kənˈkʌʃn pronunciation American [uncountable] (This word is only [C] in North American English.) a temporary loss of consciousness caused by a blow to the head; the effects of a severe blow to the head such as confusion and temporary loss of physical and mental abilities: (British English) He was taken to hospital with concussion. (North American English) He was taken to the hospital with a concussion. VS repercussiion
conceivable
kənˈsiːvəbl pronunciation American that you can imagine or believe Synonym possibleIt is conceivable that I'll see her tomorrow.a beautiful city with buildings of every conceivable age and style Opposite inconceivableconceivably kənˈsiːvəbli pronunciation English; kənˈsiːvəbli pronunciation American adverbThe disease could conceivably be transferred to humans.
consolidate
kənˈsɑːlɪdeɪt pronunciation American 1 [transitive, intransitive] consolidate (something) to make a position of power or success stronger so that it is more likely to continueWith this new movie he has consolidated his position as the country's leading director.Italy consolidated their lead with a second goal. 2-consolidate (something) (technical) to join things together into one; to be joined into oneAll the debts have been consolidated.consolidated accountsThe two companies consolidated for greater efficiency.consolidation kənˌsɒlɪˈdeɪʃn pronunciation English; kənˌsɑːlɪˈdeɪʃn pronunciation American noun [uncountable]the consolidation of powerthe consolidation of Japan's banking industry
concerted
kənˈsɜːrtɪd [only before noun] done in a planned and determined way, especially by more than one person, government, country, etc a concerted approach/attack/campaign She has begun to make a "concerted effort" to find a job.
contrite
kənˈtraɪt contrite pronunciation American (formal) very sorry for something bad that you have done Her expression was contrite. He looked so contrite that for a moment she nearly believed he really was sorry about what he had said. contritely contritely pronunciation English; contritely pronunciation American ADVERB contrition kənˈtrɪʃn contrition pronunciation English; kənˈtrɪʃn contrition pronunciation American NOUN [uncountable] a look of contrition
collective
kəˈlektɪv pronunciation American [usually before noun]1 done or shared by all members of a group of people; involving a whole group or societycollective leadership/decision-making/responsibilitycollective memory (= things that a group of people or a community know or remember, that are often
capitulate
kəˈpɪtʃuleɪt pronunciation American 1 [intransitive] capitulate (to somebody/something) to agree to do something that you have been refusing to do for a long time Synonym give in Synonym yield They were finally forced to capitulate to the terrorists' demands. 2 [intransitive] capitulate (to somebody/something) to stop resisting an enemy and accept that you are defeated Synonym surrenderThe town capitulated after a three-week siege.capitulation kəˌpɪtʃuˈleɪʃn pronunciation English; kəˌpɪtʃuˈleɪʃn pronunciation American noun [countable, uncountable]
corroborate
kəˈrɑːbəreɪt pronunciation American [intransitive, transitive, often passive] corroborate (something) (formal) to provide evidence or information that supports a statement, theory, etc. Synonym confirmThe evidence was corroborated by two independent witnesses.corroborating evidencecorroboration kəˌrɒbəˈreɪʃn pronunciation English; kəˌrɑːbəˈreɪʃn pronunciation American noun [uncountable]The prosecution provided corroboration for her allegation.
soot
lack powder that is produced when wood, coal, etc. is burnt see also sooty The fireplace was blackened with soot. a cloud of smoke and soot
spread
land/ ranch they inherited a large spread from their grandpa in Texas
doubletalk
language that is intended to make people believe something which is not true, or that can be understood in two different ways nguage that appears to be earnest and meaningful but in fact is a mixture of sense and nonsense
plea
law) a statement made by somebody or for somebody who is accused of a crime a plea of guilty/not guilty to enter a guilty plea ادعاء
lego
leɡoʊ lego pronunciation American [uncountable] a children's toy that consists of small coloured bricks that fit together
lighten up
lighten up (informal) used to tell somebody to become less serious or worried about somethingCome on, John. Lighten up! = simmer down
minute
maɪˈnuːt pronunciation American see also minute1superlative minutestno comparative1 extremely small Synonym tinyminute amounts of chemicals in the waterThe kitchen on the boat is minute.2 very detailed, careful and thorougha minute examination/inspectionShe remembered everything in minute detail/in the minutest detail(s).minutely pronunciation English; pronunciation American adverbThe agreement has been examined minutely.
faraway
look/expression an expression on your face that shows that your thoughts are far away from your present surroundings Synonym distantThere was a faraway look in her eyes.His face wore a glazed, faraway expression.
lurve
love
locust
loʊkəst pronunciation American a large insect that lives in hot countries and flies in large groups, destroying all the plants and crops of an area a swarm of locusts
lard
lɑːrd pronunciation American [uncountable] a firm white substance made from the melted fat of pigs that is used in cooking
lore
lɔːr pronunciation American [uncountable] knowledge and information related to a particular subject, especially when this is not written down; the stories and traditions of a particular group of people weather lore Celtic lore VS luure (v)
loquacious
ləˈkweɪʃəs pronunciation American (formal) talking a lot Synonym talkative- voluble loquacity ləˈkwæsəti pronunciation English; ləˈkwæsəti pronunciation American noun [uncountable]
in the main
mainly used to say that a statement is true in most cases The service here is, in the main, reliable.In the main, the money raised goes to children's charitiesan
dough
money. Example: "It doesn't cost any dough to learn from Real Life English." #reallifeeng
heavy
more or worse than usual in amount, degree, etcthe noise of heavy traffic
muck sth up
muck something up (informal, especially British English)1 to do something badly so that you fail to achieve what you wanted or hoped to achieve Synonym mess something upHe completely mucked up his English exam.2 to spoil a plan or an arrangement Synonym mess something up3 to make something dirtyI don't want you mucking up my nice clean floor.
masseur
mæˈsɜːr pronunciation American a person whose job is giving people massage
metropolis
məˈtrɑːpəlɪs pronunciation American a large important city (often the capital city of a country or region
metropolis
məˈtrɑːpəlɪs pronunciation American a large important city (often the capital city of a country or region)
murk
mɜːrk pronunciation American usually the murk [uncountable] darkness caused by smoke, fog, etc. Synonym gloomThe figure disappeared into the murk.Through the murk there was a faint glimmer of light. usually : the murk
mirth
mɜːrθ pronunciation American [uncountable] happiness, fun and the sound of people laughing SYNONYM merriment The performance produced much mirth among the audience.
milquetoast
mɪlktəʊst/ noun chiefly North American a person who is timid or submissive: [as modifier]: a frail, milquetoast character
first-year
n a student in their first year
crapshoot
n. Informal. an unpredictable venture; gamble.
coming
next; going to happen soon the....sunday
neologism
niˈɑːlədʒɪzəm pronunciation American (formal) a new word or expression or a new meaning of a word
in the clear
no longer in danger or thought to be guilty of something It seems that the original suspect is in the clear.
take to sb/sth
no passive] to start liking somebody/somethingI took to my new boss immediately.He hasn't taken to his new school.
no one should be judge in his own cause
no person can judge a case in which they have an interest. The rule is very strictly applied to any appearance of a possible bias
no sweat
no problem" or "no worries" For example: •Receptionist: "Sorry, but we're fully-booked today, I'm afraid." Customer: "No sweat. I'll try somewhere else." •Keith ask Jason if he could help him paint his living room, and Jason said, "Sure, no sweat. When d'ya wanna do it?" Quick Quiz: After Jenny asked Frank to lend her fifty dollars, Frank said "No sweat. a.Do you need it now?" b.I haven't got the money." c.I've lost my ATM card."
eye dialect
non-standard spelling
bunk
nonsense
no biggie
not a big deal
callous
not caring that other people are suffering: We were shocked at the callous disregard for human life. callous slaughter of seals —callously adverb —callousness noun [uncountable]
oblique
not expressed or done in a direct way Synonym indirectan oblique reference/approach/comment2 (of a line) sloping at an angle
blah
not feeling well; feeling slightly unhappyI don't know what's wrong with me; I just feel kind of blah blɑː
dysfunctional
not following the normal patterns of social behaviour, especially with the result that someone cannot behave in a normal way or have a satisfactory life: dysfunctional family relationships 2 not working properly or normally
unsigned
not having a contract with a company or team an unsigned band/player
innocuous
not intended to offend or upset anyone Synonym harmlessIt seemed a perfectly innocuous remark.2 not harmful or dangerousan innocuous substance Synonym harmless - benign
dry
not interesting Government reports tend to make dry reading.
take it with a grain of salt
not literally. the source indicated might not be so trustworthy so do not automatically believe everything
entertain
not used in the progressive tenses) entertain something (formal) to consider or allow yourself to think about an idea, a hope, a feeling, etcHe had entertained hopes of a reconciliation.to entertain a doubt/suspicion
incredulous
not willing or not able to believe something; showing an inability to believe something 'Here?' said Kate, incredulous.an incredulous look compare credulousincredulity ˌɪnkrəˈdjuːləti pronunciation English; ˌɪnkrəˈduːləti pronunciation American noun [uncountable] Synonym disbeliefa look of surprise and incredulityincredulously ɪnˈkredjələsli pronunciation English; ɪnˈkredʒələsli pronunciation American adverbHe laughed incredulously.
up in theair
not yet determined; uncertain EXAMPLE 1: It might rain later, so our plans for the picnic are up in the air. EXAMPLE 2: Our trip to Russia is up in the air. We aren't sure we'll get our visas in time.
interplay
noun ˈɪntəpleɪ pronunciation English; ˈɪntərpleɪ pronunciation American [uncountable, singular] interplay (of/between A and B) (formal) the way in which two or more things or people affect each other Synonym interaction the interplay between politics and the environmentthe subtle interplay of colours
imponderable
noun ɪmˈpɑːndərəbl pronunciation American [usually plural] (formal) › something that cannot be guessed or calculated because it is completely unknown: There are too many imponderables to make an accurate forecast. something that is difficult to measure or estimate We can't predict the outcome. There are too many imponderables.imponderable adjective
toast
noun - toast (to somebody/something) the act of a group of people wishing somebody happiness, success, etc. by drinking a glass of something, especially alcohol, at the same timeI'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom.The committee drank a toast to the new project.
denouement
noun [C] /deɪˈnuː.mɒ̃/ US /-mɑ̃ː/ › the end of a story, in which everything is explained, or the end result of a situation
fender bender
noun): a small accident causing little damage - I got in a small fender-bender with a truck on my way home from work
black ice
noun): thin transparent ice often found on streets - I hit a patch of black ice and slid off the road into a ditch.
noblesse oblige
noʊˌbles əˈbliːʒ pronunciation American [uncountable] (from French) the idea that people who have special advantages of wealth, etc. should help other people who do not have these advantages
nurture
nurture something to help somebody/something to develop and be successful Synonym fosterIt's important to nurture a good working relationship.My father nurtured a love of art in me.Her teacher recognized and nurtured her musical talent from an early age.
nosh
nɑːʃ pronunciation American [intransitive, transitive] nosh (something) (informal) to eat
scramble
o move quickly, especially with difficulty, using your hands to help you SYNONYM clamber She managed to scramble over the wall. He scrambled to his feet as we came in. They finally scrambled ashore. He scrambled up the cliff and raced towards the car.
deflect
o succeed in preventing something from being directed towards you SYNONYM divert All attempts to deflect attention from his private life have failed. She sought to deflect criticism by blaming her family.
snappy
of people or their behaviour) tending to speak to people in a bad-tempered, impatient wayInterruptions make her snappy and nervous.
mellow
of people) calm, gentle and reasonable because of age or experienceDad's certainly grown mellower with age.
negligible
of very little importance or size and not worth considering SYNONYM insignificant The cost was negligible. a negligible amount
offset
offsetting, offset, offset to use one cost, payment or situation in order to cancel or reduce the effect of anotheroffset something Prices have risen in order to offset the increased cost of materials.
court
old-fashioned if a man courts a woman, he spends time being nice to her because he hopes to marry her
rove
om one place to another, often with no particular purpose SYNONYM roam + adverb/preposition A quarter of a million refugees roved around the country. rove something bands of thieves who roved the countryside 2 [intransitive] (+ adverb/preposition) if somebody's eyes rove, the person keeps looking in different directions Ali's eyes roved over the map.
progeny
omeone's children - used humorously [= offspring]: Look up a word starting with D or S for samples of headword or sentence pronunciations on the LDOCE CD-ROMSarah with her numerous progeny =brood a family with a lot of children - used humorously brood of Look up a word starting with D or S for samples of headword or sentence pronunciations on the LDOCE CD-ROMMary has a whole brood of grandchildren.
no
on my dead body - not on ur life - nothing doing
blabber
on) (about something) (informal) to talk in a way that other people think is silly and annoying What was she blabbering on about this time?
pigeonholes
one of a set of small boxes that are fixed on a wall and open at the front, used for putting letters, messages, etc. in; one of a similar set of boxes that are part of a desk, used for keeping papers, documents, etc. inIf you can't come, leave a note in my pigeonhole. as a verb: 1 pigeonhole somebody (as something) to decide that somebody belongs to a particular group or type without thinking deeply enough about it and considering what other qualities they might have Synonym categorize, labelHe has been pigeonholed as a children's writer.2 pigeonhole something to decide to deal with something later or to forget it Synonym shelvePlans for a new school have been pigeonholed.
ramification
one of the large number of complicated and unexpected results that follow an action or a decision Synonym complicationThese changes are bound to have widespread social ramifications.
the tip of the iceberg
only a small part of a much larger problem This figure represents only the tip of the iceberg, since as many as 90% of cases go unreported.
blue-collar
only before noun] connected with people who do physical work in industry blue-collar workers/voters/votes compare pink-collar, white-collar the United States, a pink-collar worker performs what is sometimes regarded as women's work, such as jobs in the service industry
impending
only before noun] (usually of an unpleasant event) that is going to happen very soon Synonym imminenthis impending retirementwarnings of impending danger/disasterThey were all filled with a sense of impending doom.
blasted
only before noun] (informal) used when you are very annoyed about somethingMake your own blasted coffee!
bare
only before noun] just enough; the most basic or simpleThe family was short of even the bare necessities of life.We only had the bare essentials in the way of equipment.He did the bare minimum of work but still passed the exam.She gave me only the bare facts of the case.It was the barest hint of a smile.
position
opinion
exogenous
opp endogenous ekˈsɑːdʒənəs pronunciation American (medical) (of a disease or symptom) having a cause that is outside the body compare endogenous
deciduous
opp of evergreen
vice
opp of virtue
opt in/opt out
opt in (to something) to choose to be part of a system or an agreement opt out (of something) 1 to choose not to take part in somethingEmployees may opt out of the company's pension plan.
prosaic
ordinary and not showing any imagination SYNONYM unimaginative a prosaic style 2 dull; not romantic SYNONYM mundane the prosaic side of life
you had me going for a minute
ou almost fooled me' or 'I almost believed what you were saying for a moment.' We use it when we discover that someone has been telling us something that isn't true. (usually as a joke)
ute truck
pick-up truck
keep sb in the loop
ou can take charge of the project, just keep me in the loop How can you expect me to understand why you're behaving like this if you don't keep me in the loop! Don't forget to keep Jane in the loop, as she will need to report back to the rest of the team Meaning To keep someone informed of any major decisions Uses The phrase is mainly used in conversational English It is often used as a request but can also be a rebuke when someone hasn't kept you informed as they should have done That's interesting! A loop is a circuit, doubling back on itself to make a continuous circle. Information passes around this loop, going through all who are in the loop
overthrow
overthrow somebody/something to remove a leader or a government from a position of power by forceThe president was overthrown in a military coup.
ode
oʊd pronunciation American a poem that speaks to a person or thing or celebrates a special event Keats's 'Ode to a Nightingale'
opaque
oʊˈpeɪk pronunciation American 1 (of glass, liquid, etc.) not clear enough to see through or allow light throughopaque glassopaque tights 2 (of speech or writing) difficult to understand; not clear Synonym impenetrableThe jargon in his talk was opaque to me. opp > clear/ transparent VS pique
resignation
patient willingness to accept a difficult or unpleasant situation that you cannot changeThey accepted their defeat with resignation. rezɪɡˈneɪʃn resign urself to sth
downtrodden
people are treated so badly by the people with authority and power that they no longer have the energy or ability to fight back a downtrodden minorityIt was a downtrodden nation during centuries of foreign occupation.
pique
piːk pronunciation American [uncountable] (formal) annoyed or bitter feelings that you have, usually because your pride has been hurtWhen he realized nobody was listening to him, he left in a fit of pique.She'd lied about it out of pique.
Benign
pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence. Knid anr gentle not harming "u couldn't have guesssed his intentions from the benign expression on his face"
goody
plural goodies (informal)1 a thing that is very nice to eata basket of goodies for the children2 anything that is attractive and that people want to haveWe're giving away lots of free goodies—T-shirts, hats and DVDs!3 a good person, especially in a book or a film/movieIt's sometimes difficult to tell who are the goodies and who are the baddies.
mellinia
plural of mellinium
trilogy
plural trilogies a group of three books, films/movies, etc. that have the same subject or characters
plateau
plæˈtoʊ pronunciation American هضية plural plateaux or plateaus ˈplætəʊz pronunciation English; plæˈtoʊz pronunciation American 2 an area of flat land that is higher than the land around it
plush
plʌʃ plush pronunciation American [uncountable] a type of silk or cotton cloth with a thick soft surface made of a mass of threads red plush armchairs
posit
posulate
big gun
powerful person. Example: Don't mess with the big guns, you've got no chance
inuits
ppl who live in igloos
prioritize
praɪˈɔːrətaɪz pronunciation American 1 [transitive, intransitive] prioritize (something) to put tasks, problems, etc. in order of importance, so that you can deal with the most important first You should make a list of all the jobs you have to do and prioritize them. 2 [transitive] prioritize something (formal) to treat something as being more important than other things The organization was formed to prioritize the needs of older people. prioritization, -isation praɪˌɒrətaɪˈzeɪʃn pronunciation English; praɪˌɔːrətəˈzeɪʃn pronunciation American
disinhibition
process, of whatever aetiology, which results in an individual having a reduced capacity to edit or manage their immediate impulsive response to a situation ( psychology)
processes
process-eez
lucrative
producing a large amount of money; making a large profit a lucrative business/contract/marketHad the plan worked it would have proved highly lucrative. profible
growl
pronunciation English; ɡraʊl pronunciation American 1 [intransitive] growl (at somebody/something) (of animals, especially dogs) to make a low sound in the throat, usually as a sign of angerThe dog growled at them.
barricade
pronunciation English; ˌbærɪˈkeɪd pronunciation American a line of objects placed across a road, etc. to stop people from getting pastThe police stormed the barricades the demonstrators had put up.a barricade made of doors, chairs and broken tables
gubernatorial
pronunciation English; ˌɡuːbərnəˈtɔːriəl pronunciation American (formal) connected with the job of state governor in the US a gubernatorial candidate - gubernatorial duties
prude
pruːd pronunciation American (disapproving) a person that you think is too easily shocked by things connected with sex
profess
prəˈfes pronunciation American (formal) 1= purport to claim that something is true or correct, especially when it is not profess something She still professes her innocence. profess to be/have something I don't profess to be an expert in this subject. 2 to state openly that you have a particular belief, feeling, etc. SYNONYM declare profess something He professed his admiration for their work. profess yourself + adjective She professed herself satisfied with the progress so far. 3 profess something to belong to a particular religion to profess Christianity/Islam/Judaism
proficient
prəˈfɪʃnt pronunciation American able to do something well because of training and practice I'm a reasonably proficient driver.With practice, you should become proficient within six months.proficient in something/in doing something She's proficient in several languages.proficient at something/at doing something He's proficient at his job.proficiency prəˈfɪʃnsi pronunciation English; prəˈfɪʃnsi pronunciation American noun [uncountable]to develop proficiencya certificate of language proficiencyproficiency in something/in doing something a high level of oral proficiency in English
pronouncemnet
prəˈnaʊnsmənt pronouncement pronunciation American pronouncement (on something) (formal) a formal public statement She made an official pronouncement on changes in government policy.
propensity
prəˈpensəti pronunciation American plural propensities (formal) a tendency to a particular kind of behaviour Synonym inclinationpropensity (for something/for doing something) He showed a propensity for violence.propensity (to do something) She has a propensity to exaggerate.
proviso
prəˈvaɪzoʊ plural provisos (formal) a condition that must be accepted before an agreement can be made Synonym provisionTheir participation is subject to a number of important provisos.He agreed to their visit with the proviso that they should stay no longer than one week. I accept, with the proviso that Jane agrees. remeer> make a deal with sbb
pandemic
pænˈdemɪk pronunciation American a disease that spreads over a whole country or the whole world pandemic adjectivea pandemic disease compare endemic, epidemic /pænˈdem.ɪk/ specialized › (of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants: In some parts of the world malaria is still pandemic.
posterior
pɑːˈstɪriər pronunciation American [only before noun] (technical) located behind something or at the back of something Opposite anterior
perverse
pərˈvɜːrs pronunciation American showing deliberate determination to behave in a way that most people think is wrong, unacceptable or unreasonable a perverse decision (= one that most people do not expect and think is wrong)She finds a perverse pleasure in upsetting her parents.Do you really mean that or are you just being deliberately perverse?For some perverse reason he is refusing to see a doctor.It would be perverse to quit now that we're almost finished.perversely pəˈvɜːsli pronunciation English; pərˈvɜːrsli pronunciation American adverbShe seemed perversely proud of her criminal record.He couldn't bear to be near her, yet, perversely, he still found himself looking out for her.perversity pronunciation English; pronunciation American noun [uncountable]He refused to attend out of sheer perversity.
patrol
pəˈtroʊl pronunciation American 1 [countable, uncountable] the act of going to different parts of a building, an area, etc. to make sure that there is no trouble or crimeSecurity guards make regular patrols at night.a police car on patrol
feature
ransitive] to include a particular person or thing as a special feature feature somebody/something as somebody/something The film features Cary Grant as a professor. feature somebody/something The latest model features alloy wheels and an electronic alarm. Many of the hotels featured in the brochure offer special deals for weekend breaks. 2 [intransitive] feature (in something) to have an important part in something Olive oil and garlic feature prominently in his recipes.
high-profile
receiving or involving a lot of attention and discussion on television, in newspapers, etc a high-profile campaign see also profile
impertinent
rude and not showing respect for somebody who is older or more important Synonym impolite an impertinent question/childWould it be impertinent to ask why you're leaving
charge at ..
rush/attack 5 [intransitive, transitive] to rush forward and attack somebody/somethingThe bull put its head down and charged.charge (at) somebody/something We charged at the enemy.
retch
retʃ retch pronunciation American [intransitive] to make sounds and movements as if you are vomiting although you do not actually do so The smell made her retch. to make an effort to vomit.
wretch
retʃ wretch pronunciation American 1 a person that you feel sympathy or pity for a poor wretch
reviled
re‧vile [transitive] written to express hatred of someone or something [= hate]: The President was now reviled by the same party he had helped to lead.
reiterate
riˈɪtəreɪt pronunciation American (formal) to repeat something that you have already said, especially to emphasize it reiterate something to reiterate an argument/a demand/an offer reiterate that... Let me reiterate that we are fully committed to this policy. + speech 'I said "money",' he reiterated. reiteration riˌɪtəˈreɪʃn pronunciation English; riˌɪtəˈreɪʃn pronunciation American NOUN [singular] a reiteration of her previous statement
reek of
riːk pronunciation American 1 [intransitive] reek (of something) to smell very strongly of something unpleasant His breath reeked of tobacco. 2 [intransitive] reek (of something) (disapproving) to suggest very strongly that something unpleasant or suspicious is involved in a situation Her denials reeked of hypocrisy. reek= stench
reprisal
rɪˈpraɪzl pronunciation American [countable, uncountable] a violent or aggressive act towards somebody because of something bad that they have done towards you Synonym retaliationThey did not want to give evidence for fear of reprisals.They shot ten hostages in reprisal for the assassination of their leader.
retaliate
rɪˈtælieɪt pronunciation American [intransitive] to do something harmful to somebody because they have harmed you first Synonym take revengeretaliate (against somebody/something) to retaliate against an attackretaliate (by doing something/with something) The boy hit his sister, who retaliated by kicking him.retaliatory rɪˈtæliətri pronunciation English; rɪˈtæliətɔːri pronunciation American adjectiveretaliatory action
regressive
rɪˈɡresɪv pronunciation American 1 becoming or making something less advanced The policy has been condemned as a regressive step
sound and furt
s an allusion referring to a great uproar and passionate exclaim that ultimately means nothing. It comes from a line in Shakespeare's play Macbeth (Act 5, Scene 5) when the character
down in the dumps
sad
rock on
said when someting is cool
candid
saying what you think openly and honestly; not hiding your thoughtsa candid statement/interviewTo be candid, I can't stand her. see also candor
scripture
scriptures [plural] the holy books of a particular religionHindu scriptures
celibate
selɪbət pronunciation American 1 not married and not having sex, especially for religious reasonscelibate priests2 not having sexI've been celibate for the past six months.celibacy ˈselɪbəsi pronunciation English; ˈselɪbəsi pronunciation American noun [uncountable]a vow of celibacy
at a time
separately or in groups of two, three, etc. on each occasion We had to go and see the principal one at a time. She ran up the stairs two at a time.
buck sth
something (informal) to resist or oppose something One or two companies have managed to buck the trend of the recession. He admired her willingness to buck the system(= oppose authority or rules). The President is unlikely to buck pressure from the public.
decimate
something (informal) to severely damage something or make something weakerCheap imports decimated the British cycle industry.decimation ˌdesɪˈmeɪʃn ; ˌdesɪˈmeɪʃn
marginally
she felt marginally better ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəli pronunciation American very slightly; not very much They now cost marginally more than they did last year. He's in a new job but he's only marginally better off.
crash course
short and intensive instruction EXAMPLE 1: Yesterday, Joan's son sat down with her for a couple of hours and gave her a crash course on using the Internet. EXAMPLE 2: Rachel had a date on Friday night with an auto mechanic. He gave her a crash course on changing her oil.
gritty
showing the courage and determination to continue doing something difficult or unpleasantgritty determinationa gritty performance from the British playerTottenham's gritty fightback was rewarded by a goal in the closing minutes.3 showing something unpleasant as it really isa gritty description of urban violencegritty realism
skewed
skjuːd pronunciation American 1 (of information) not accurate or correct SYNONYM distorted skewed statistics
squirm
skwɜːrm pronunciation American 1 [intransitive] to move around a lot making small twisting movements, because you are nervous, uncomfortable, etc. Synonym wriggle - wiggle- waggle (+ adverb/preposition) The children were squirming restlessly in their seats.+ adjective Someone grabbed him but he managed to squirm free.
squirt
skwɜːrt squirt pronunciation American 1 [transitive, intransitive] to force liquid, gas, etc. in a thin fast stream through a narrow opening; to be forced out of a narrow opening in this way SYNONYM spurt squirt something (+ adverb/preposition) The snake can squirt poison from a distance of a metre. I desperately squirted water on the flames. (+ adverb/preposition) When I cut the lemon, juice squirted in my eye. squirt gun <3
lodge
something (with somebody) (against somebody/something) (formal) to make a formal statement about something to a public organization or authority SYNONYM register, submit They lodged a compensation claim against the factory. Portugal has lodged a complaint with the International Court of Justice. = press charges againt s
hold out
to resist or survive in a dangerous or difficult situation."the rebels held out in the mountains for several months"
scant
skænt pronunciation American [only before noun] hardly any; not very much and not as much as there should be I paid scant attention to what she was saying.The firefighters went back into the house with scant regard for their own safety.There is scant evidence for this view. nou : scantiness The noun scantiness is the state of there not being enough of something. If you are facing a scantiness of food, your stomach will probably start to growl. A scantiness of fleas on your dog is a good thing, but a scantiness of food in your refrigerator isn't so great. There's also the scantiness of clothing that doesn't cover up much. For example, the scantiness of your high school prom dress might inspire your mom to hand you a sweater as you walk out the door. Scantiness comes from scant, "barely sufficient
rock
slang to wear something with style. It can be used as a question if you want to know whether a piece of clothing or accessory looks good on you. Examples, "Do you have any white socks I can borrow?" "Sorry man, I only rock black socks." "Whattaya [what do you] think, can I rock this fedora?" "Maybe if it wasn't pink."
sleet
sliːt pronunciation American [uncountable] a mixture of rain and snowThe rain was turning to sleet.
slough
slʌf slough pronunciation American to lose a layer of dead skin, etc slough something a snake sloughing its skin slough something off Slough off dead skin cells by using a facial scrub. PHRASAL VERBS slough something off (formal) to get rid of something that you no longer want Responsibilities are not sloughed off so easily.
smother
smother somebody (with something) to kill somebody by covering their face so that they cannot breathe Synonym suffocateHe smothered the baby with a pillow.to be smothered to death2 smother something/somebody with/in something to cover something/somebody thickly or with too much of somethinga rich dessert smothered in creamShe smothered him with kisses
smart aleck
smɑːt ælɪk pronunciation English; ˈsmɑːrt pronunciation American (also smarty-pants) (British English also smart-arse) (North American English also smart-ass) (informal, disapproving) a person who thinks they are very clever and likes to show people this in an annoying way
smug
smʌɡ smug pronunciation American (disapproving) looking or feeling too pleased about something you have done or achieved SYNONYM complacent a smug expression/smile/face, etc. What are you looking so smug about? smugly smʌɡli smugly pronunciation English; smʌɡli smugly pronunciation American ADVERB He smiled smugly as the results were announced. smugness smʌɡnəs smugness pronunciation English; smʌɡnəs smugness pronunciation American NOUN [uncountable] There was a hint of smugness in her voice.
dub
somebody + noun to give somebody/something a particular name, often in a humorous or critical wayThe Belgian actor Jean-Claude Van Damme has been dubbed 'Muscles from Brussels'.
behead
somebody to cut off somebody's head, especially as a punishment Synonym decapitate He was charged with treason and beheaded.
affront
somebody/something (formal) to insult or offend somebodyHe hoped they would not feel affronted if they were not invited.an affronted expressionHis attitude really affronted her.
brave sb/ sth
somebody/something to have to deal with something difficult or unpleasant in order to achieve something He did not feel up to braving the journalists at the airport. Over a thousand people braved the elements(= went outside in spite of the bad weather) to attend the march. The firemen braved the flames to rescue the family it was cold but she braved the outdoors and took her dog for a walk
EMBROILED
somebody/yourself (in something) (formal) to involve somebody/yourself in an argument or a difficult situationHe became embroiled in a dispute with his neighbours.I was reluctant to embroil myself in his problems.
inveigle
somebody/yourself (into something/into doing something) (formal) to achieve control over somebody in a clever and dishonest way, especially so that they will do what you want He inveigled himself into her affections < colo(= dishonestly made her love him). to inveigle customers into spending more coax, persuade, lure, manipulate, manoeuvre, seduce, entice, lead on, beguile, allure, cajole, ensnare, bamboozle, entrap, wheedle, sweet-talk =ingratiate
invalid
someone who cannot look after themselves because of illness, old age, or injury: Look up a word starting with D or S for samples of headword or sentence pronunciations on the LDOCE CD-ROMI resented being treated as an invalid.
deranged
someone who is deranged behaves in a crazy or dangerous way, usually because they are mentally ill: British Englisha deranged gunman
dawdler
someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind.
a kindered spirit
someone who thinks and feels the way you do
loaded
someone with a lot of money.
conceptualize
something (as something) (formal) to form an idea of something in your mind These people do not conceptualize hunting as a violent act.
don
something (formal) to put clothes, etc. onHe donned his jacket and went out.
encumber
to make it difficult for someone to do something: Today, thankfully, women tennis players are not encumbered with/by long, heavy skirts and high-necked blouses.
replenish
something (with something) (formal) to make something full again by replacing what has been used Synonym top upto replenish food and water suppliesAllow me to replenish your glass.replenishment rɪˈplenɪʃmənt pronunciation English; rɪˈplenɪʃmənt pronunciation American noun [uncountable]Computerization has enabled the automatic replenishment of stock.
stepping stone
something that allows you to make progress or begin to achieve something a stepping stone to a more lucrative career
fluke
something that happens solely due to luck 1. A stroke of good luck. 2. A chance occurrence; an accident. It was just a fluke that you won. You won't be so lucky next time.
the grist for the mill
something that is useful in a particular situation: Look up a word starting with D or S for samples of headword or sentence pronunciations on the LDOCE CD-ROMAny publicity is good - it's all grist to the mill.
enough said
something that you say in order to tell someone that you have clearly understood what they have just said and do not need any more explanation is no more discussion needed about the topic of conversation. The phrase is often intended to bring a halt to the discussion.
quash
something to take action to stop something from continuing Synonym suppress The rumours were quickly quashed.
got a knack for
special skill or ability that you have naturally or can learnIt's easy, once you've got the knack.( knack of/for (doing) _something He's got a real knack for making money. get the knack of doing sth = get the hang of sth
spinster
spɪnstər pronunciation American (old-fashioned, often disapproving) a woman who is not married, especially an older woman who is not likely to marry The sisters were to remain spinsters for the rest of their lives. Help This word should not now be used to mean simply a woman who is not married.
stand sb up
stand somebody up (informal) to deliberately not meet somebody you have arranged to meet, especially somebody you are having a romantic relationship withI've been stood up!
platform shoes
stellitoes thick i the front only pumps are the same .. a bit thinner.. stillitoes are the thinnist peep-toe shos have a lil opening for toes moccasins the oes with the old stitch jelly shoes plastic transparent ones slip-on shoes like ur dark lue one sling backs with a strap to sling back lita shoes heels with boots lol and laces crocs like a flip flop ut totally covered in the frot with small holes clogs qaqabbb gladiators T-strap sandals that have several straps running across the front of the foot.
old chestnut
sth (a joke, story, etc ) that you heard many times before and hence it's dull and meaningless
stint
stint (as something) a period of time that you spend working somewhere or doing a particular activityHe "did" a stint abroad early in his career.a two-year stint in the NavyI've done my stint in the kitchen for today. an individuals prescribed share of work
break it up
stop fighting . Example: Hey stop fighting! Break it up! #reallifeeng sort of = cut it off! knock it off!
cut it out
stop. Example: "Why are you punching me? Cut it out." = knock it off!
straddle
straddle something/somebody to sit or stand with one of your legs on either side of somebody/somethingHe swung his leg over the motorcycle, straddling it easily.2 straddle something to cross, or exist on both sides of, a river, a road or an area of landThe mountains straddle the French-Swiss border.3 straddle something to exist within, or include, different periods of time, activities or groups of peoplea writer who straddles two cultures
stir
stɜːr stir pronunciation American 1 [singular] excitement, anger or shock that is felt by a number of people SYNONYM commotion Her resignation caused quite a stir.creat a stir
on the spur of the moment
suddenly, without planning in advance; C2 describes a decision, action, etc. that is sudden and done without any planning: We hadn't planned to go away - it was one of those spur-of-the-moment decisions.We just jumped in a car on the spur of the moment and drove to the seaside. I phoned him up on the spur of the moment. a spur-of-the-moment decision
implicit
suggested without being directly expressedImplicit in his speech was the assumption that they were guilty.
synopsis
summary
swoop
swuːp pronunciation American 1 [intransitive] (+ adverb/preposition) (of a bird or plane) to fly quickly and suddenly downwards, especially in order to attack somebody/something Synonym diveThe aircraft swooped down over the buildings.A hawk swooped low over the field.2 [intransitive] swoop (on somebody/something) (especially of police or soldiers) to visit or attack somebody/something suddenly and without warningOfficers swooped on the vehicles as they left the ferry.
somnambulist
sɑːmˈnæmbjəlɪst = sleepwalker
sonic
sɑːnɪk pronunciation American (technical) connected with sound or the speed of sound sonic waves
sarcophagio
sɑːrˈkɑːfəɡaɪ a stone coffin (= box that a dead person is buried in), especially one that is decorated, used in ancient times
saga
sɑːɡə pronunciation American 1 a long traditional story about adventures and brave acts, especially one from Norway or Iceland2 a long story about events over a period of many yearsa family saga3 a long series of events or adventures and/or a report about themThe front page is devoted to the continuing saga of the hijack. (humorous) the saga of how I missed the plane
subsistence
səbˈsɪstəns pronunciation English; səbˈsɪstəns pronunciation American [uncountable] the state of having just enough money or food to stay alive Many families are living below the level of subsistence.to live below (the) subsistence levelThey had no visible means of subsistence.subsistence agriculture/farming(= growing enough only to live on, not to sell)subsistence cropsOur ancestors lived in basic subsistence economies where cash never changed hands.He worked a 16-hour day for a subsistence wage(= enough money to buy only basic items).
the be-all and end-all
the most important thing: We all agreed that winning was not the be-all and end-all.It was the period when everyone saw men in space as the be-all and end-all of space exploration.
subvert
səbˈvɜːrt pronunciation American (formal) 1 [transitive, intransitive] subvert (something) to try to destroy the authority of a political, religious, etc. system by attacking it secretly or indirectly Please reject this underhanded attempt to subvert democracy in Illinois. Even exercising our vote may turn out to be no more than palliative in a democracy continually subverted by the power of money. She clearly sees this as an attempt by the Republicans to steal her vote and subvert the system. SYNONYM undermine 2 [transitive] subvert something to try to destroy a person's belief in something or somebody SYNONYM undermine
sabbatical
səˈbætɪkl pronunciation American [countable, uncountable] a period of time when somebody, especially a teacher at a university, is allowed to stop their normal work in order to study or travel to take a year's sabbaticala sabbatical term/yearHe's on sabbatical.
suburbia
səˈbɜːrbiə pronunciation American [uncountable] (often disapproving) the suburbs and the way of life, attitudes, etc. of the people who live there the leafy avenues of middle-class suburbia
suffuse
səˈfjuːz pronunciation American [often passive] suffuse somebody/something (with something) (literary) (especially of a colour, light or feeling) to spread all over or through somebody/somethingHer face was suffused with colour.Colour suffused her face.The room was suffused with a soft golden light.
succumb
səˈkʌm pronunciation American [intransitive] to not be able to fight an attack, an illness, a temptation, etc The town succumbed after a short siege. They were all offered bribes and some of them succumbed. succumb to something His career was cut short when he succumbed to cancer. He finally succumbed to Lucy's charms and agreed to her request. She succumbed to the temptation of another drink.
sic
sɪk pronunciation American siːk pronunciation English; siːk pronunciation American (from Latin) written after a word that you have copied from somewhere, to show that you know that the word is wrongly spelled or wrong in some other wayIn the letter to parents it said: 'The school is proud of it's [sic] record of excellence'.
symposium
sɪmˈpoʊziəm pronunciation American plural symposia sɪmˈpəʊziə pronunciation English; sɪmˈpoʊziə pronunciation American or symposiums symposium (on something) a meeting at which experts have discussions about a particular subject; a small conference
tabulate
tabulate something to arrange facts or figures in columns or lists so that they can be read easilyThe survey results are tabulated in section 9 of Appendix 1.
gripe about sb
talk badly about sb infront of others
talk 19 to the dozen
talk, etc. nineteen to the dozen (British English, informal) to talk, etc. without stopping She was chatting away, nineteen to the dozen.
vocal
telling people your opinions or protesting about something loudly and with confidence He has been very vocal in his criticism of the government's policy.The protesters are a small but vocal minority.
moratorium
temporary stopping of an activity, especially by official agreement. "They called for a 2-year moratorium on economic whaling"
the cinema
the movies
the power of attraction
the name given to the belief that "like attracts like" and that by focusing on positive or negative thoughts, one can bring about positive or positive things
the cutting edge
the newest, most advanced stage in the development of somethingworking at the cutting edge of computer technology compare bleeding edge
utilitarianism
the belief that the right course of action is the one that will produce the greatest happiness of the greatest number of people
tug at my heartstring
to cause strong feelings of affection or sympathy He looked into his son's smiling eyes and felt a tug on his heartstrings.
tarnish
to make or ( especially of metal) become less bright or a different colour
train of thought
the connected series of thoughts that are in your head at a particular time The phone ringing interrupted my train of thought.
front desk
the desk inside the entrance of a hotel, an office building, etc. where guests or visitors go when they first arrive compare reception
double-cross
to cheat or trick somebody who trusts you (usually in connection with something illegal or dishonest)He double-crossed the rest of the gang and disappeared with all the money.double-cross noun [usually singular]
the minutes
the minutes [plural] a summary or record of what is said or decided at a formal meetingWe read through the minutes of the last meeting.Who is going to take the minutes(= write them)?
right-hand man
the most helpful assistant or employee EXAMPLE 1: Juan's right-hand man helps him make all of his decisions. EXAMPLE 2: When Jack Thompson retired as president of his company, his right-hand man took over.
the pit of your stomach
the part of the body in which people say they feel fear or nervousness: I got a sick feeling/a knot in the pit of my stomach when the news of the attack was announced.
take
the particular opinion or idea that somebody has about something What's his take on the plan?a new take on the Romeo and Juliet story (= a way of presenting it) " I have a different take on this topic "
magnetism
the qualities of something, especially a person's character, that people find powerful and attractiveShe exudes sexual magnetism.
hoard
to collect and keep large amounts of food, money, etc., especially secretly hoarder hoarder pronunciation American nounI'm a terrible hoarder of junk. I hate throwing things away.
artistry
the skill of an artist He played the piece with effortless artistry.an appreciation of the beauty and artistry of the painting
rev up
to increase in amount or activity. Production revved up after the strike. We're hoping business will rev up soon ... ur sex life ... ur metaolism
pester
to annoy somebody, especially by asking them something many times Synonym badgerpester somebody for something Journalists pestered neighbours for information.pester somebody with something He has been pestering her with phone calls for over a week.pester somebody/something The horses were continually pestered by flies.pester (somebody to do something) The kids kept pestering me to read to them.
anatagonize
to annoy someone very much by doing something that they do not like: Do not antagonize your customers.
live from hand to mouth
to barely have enough money to survive EXAMPLE 1: Jenny was earning $5 an hour working at the store. She was really living from hand to mouth. EXAMPLE 2: George is really poor. He lives from hand to mouth.
on the verge of sth
to be at the point where something is about to happen: Jess seemed ( on the verge of tears.) an event which left her on the verge of a nervous breakdown Mountain gorillas are on the verge of extinction. be on the verge of doing something The show was on the verge of being canceled due to low ratings. = on the brink of
at odds with sth
to be different from something, when the two things should be the same Synonym conflictThese findings are at odds with what is going on in the rest of the country.
on an upward/downward trajectory
to be getting higher or lower: The government is now claiming that inflation is on a downward trajectory.
have a head for sth
to be good at something to have a head for figures/business
implicated in sth
to be involved in a crime; to be responsible for something bad Senior officials were implicated in the scandal.
override sth
to be more important than something Considerations of safety override all other concerns. = have primacy over
to give s a run for their money
to be strong competition EXAMPLE 1: We lost the soccer tournament, but we certainly gave the girls from Stamford High School a run for their money. EXAMPLE 2: Tina is a good tennis player and always gives me a run for my money.
lend itself to sth
to be suitable for something Her voice doesn't really lend itself well to blues singing. to be suitable for being used in a particular way: None of her books really lends itself to being made into a film
be at issue
to be the most important part of the subject that is being discussed What is at issue is whether she was responsible for her actions.
toss and turn
to be unable to sleep because of worrying Bernard was tossing and turning all night.
can't make head nor tale of
to be unable to understand something I couldn't make head nor tail of what he was saying.
entwine
to be very closely involved or connected with somethingHer destiny was entwined with his.Their lives are entwined. He entwined his fingers with hers. = intertwine, interweave
my lood ran cold
to be very frightened The thought of the damage such a bomb could do made my blood run cold.
come to the fore
to be/become important and noticed by people; to play an important part She has always been to the fore at moments of crisis. The problem has come to the fore again in recent months. her bossy nature came to the fore as she said : dont get up i willl prepare sth for u
make a name for urself
to become famous or respected by a lot of people It was with his third novel, 'The Darkest Hours', that he made a name for himself.
lose one's temper
to become very angry EXAMPLE 1: Bob always loses his temper when his kids start talking on the telephone during dinner. EXAMPLE 2: When Ted handed in his essay two weeks late, his teacher really lost her temper.
take something at face value
to believe that something is what it appears to be, without questioning it Taken at face value, the figures look very encouraging.You shouldn't take anything she says at face value.
tar sb with the same brush
to believe wrongly that someone or something has the same bad qualities as someone or something that is similar (usually passive) I admit that some football supporters do cause trouble but it's not fair that we're all being tarred with the same brush. See also: brush, same, tar
double over
to bend or to make your body bend over quickly, for example because you are in pain Jo doubled up with laughter. I was doubled over with pain. double sth over = fold it
constipation
to bowel movements that are infrequent or hard to pass
lull
to cause someone to feel calm or to feel as if they want to sleep: The motion of the car almost lulled her to sleep.
pair sb off
to come together, especially in order to have a romantic relationship; to bring two people together for this purpose It seemed that all her friends were pairing off.He's always trying to pair me off with his cousin.
jockey
to compete strongly to get into the best position or situation, or to get the most power jockey for photographers jockeying for position at the bar After the war, rival politicians began to jockey for power.We jockey to give our children the best = jostle for remember : video jockey
grumble
to complain about sth in a bad-tempered way " She keeps grumbling to me about how badly she's treated at work"
torpedo
to completely destroy the possibility that something could succeedHer comments had torpedoed the deal.
proscrible
to condemn or forbid as harmful or unlawful : prohibit — pro·scrib·er noun Examples of PROSCRIBE acts that are proscribed by law <regulations proscribe the use of electronic devices on board a plane while it is landing>
decapitate
to cut off somebody's head SYNONYM behead His decapitated body was found floating in a canal. decapitation dɪˌkæpɪˈteɪʃn pronunciation English; dɪˌkæpɪˈteɪʃn pronunciation American NOUN [uncountable, countable] The child narrowly escaped decapitation by the propellers
live under a rock
to descrie someone who is oblivious of the outside world Have you seen this movie No How?! you live under a rock
hone
to develop and improve something, especially a skill, over a period of timehone something She honed her debating skills at college.It was a finely honed piece of writing.hone something to something His body was honed to perfection.
run afoul of the law
to do something that is not allowed by a law or rule, or to do something that people in authority disapprove of to run afoul of the law
depart from sth
to do sth different from what you usually do. "Departing from her usual routine, she took the bus instead of walking home"
underscore
to emphasize or show that something is important or trueunderline something The report underlines the importance of pre-school education.underline how, what, etc... Her question underlined how little she understood him.underline that... The report underlined that the project enjoyed considerable support in both countries.it is underlined that... It should be underlined that these are only preliminary findings.
incite
to encourage someone to do or feel something unpleasant or violent: She incited racial hatred by distributing anti-Semitic leaflets.[+ to infinitive] She was expelled for inciting her classmates to rebel against their teachers.They denied inciting the crowd to violence.incitement /-mənt/ noun [U] › [+ to infinitive] They were imprisoned for incitement to commit grievous bodily harm.
barge in
to enter a place or join a group of people, rudely interrupting what somebody else is doing or sayingI hope you don't mind me barging in like this.He barged in on us while we were having a meeting.
up the ante
to increase the level of something, especially demands or sums of money His ex-wife has upped the ante in her alimony suit against him.
up
to increase the price or amount of something Synonym raiseThe buyers upped their offer by £1000
drift off ( to sleep )
to fall asleep I didn't hear the storm. I must have drifted off by then.
shake n one's shoes
to feel v scared
get around to
to find the time to do somethingI meant to do the ironing but I didn't get round to it.get round/around to doing something I hope to get around to answering your letter next week.
give sb the ax/ get canned
to fire someone EXAMPLE 1: Mary used to talk to her friends on the phone all day at work, until one day her boss finally gave her the ax. EXAMPLE 2: Poor Paul! He was given the ax two days before Christmas. [slang] - to lose one's job; to get fired EXAMPLE 1: After Chris got canned, it took him a year to find a new job. EXAMPLE 2: Lisa is a lousy secretary. She deserves to get canned! SYNONYMS: to get sacked; to be given the ax
tag along
to follow along after someone; to go along with someone. The family dog tagged along after the children wherever they went. Can I tag along? Do you mind if I tag along behind you?
trust your gut
to follow your heart and go with your instincts
bring oneself to do sth
to force yourself to do something She could not bring herself to tell him the news.
capitalize on sth
to gain a further advantage for yourself from a situation Synonym take advantage of somethingThe team failed to capitalize on their early lead.
gain traction
to gain popularity, approval or acceptance. To gain traction. "The new initiative is gaining traction in the Senate."
bear the brut of
to get the greater amount or larger part of something bad Ordinary citizens will bear the brunt of higher taxes. The oldest parts of the town bore the brunt of the missile attacks.
go downhill
to get worse in quality, health, etc. Synonym deteriorate Their marriage went downhill after the first child was born.He's been going slowly downhill since he came out of hospital.
beckon
to give somebody a signal using your finger or hand, especially to tell them to move nearer or to follow you Synonym signalbeckon to somebody (to do something) He beckoned to the waiter to bring the bill.beckon somebody (+ adverb/preposition) He beckoned her over with a wave.The boss beckoned him into her office.beckon somebody to do something She beckoned him to come and join them.
give sb a short shrift
to give somebody/get little attention or sympathy
allot
to give someone part of an amount of something that is available, or to decide that something will be used for a specific purpose Synonyms or related words for this sense of allot
give credit where credit is due.
to give thanks or acknowledgement to the person who deserves it EXAMPLE: I will be sure to thank you when I give my speech. I always give credit where credit is due. give sb credit for ... --- good thinking - good idea; smart planning EXAMPLE 1: I'm glad you brought an umbrella — that was good thinking! EXAMPLE 2: You reserved our movie tickets over the Internet? Good thinking!
wear off
to gradually disappear or stopThe effects of the drug will soon wear off.The novelty of married life was beginning to wear off.
take its toll on
to have a bad effect on somebody/something; to cause a lot of damage, deaths, suffering, etc Illness had taken a heavy toll on her.The recession is taking its toll on the housing markets.
have a lot on my plate
to have a lot of work or problems, etc. to deal with
get away from it all
to have a short holiday/vacation in a place where you can relax
boggle my mind
to have difficulty imagining or accepting something as true or possible, or to give the mind such difficulty: [T] It boggles the mind to think about how much money was wasted. it is so unusual that people find it hard to imagine or acceptThe vastness of space really boggles the mind.'He says he's married to his cats!' 'The mind boggles!'
be flanked by sb/sth
to have somebody/something on one or both sides She left the courtroom flanked by armed guards.
fill the bill
to have the qualities or experience which are needed I'm looking for someone with several years of publishing experience and you seem to fit the bill. The city needs a strong leader, and the new mayor just doesn't fill the bill يكون كفؤ
drive
to influence something or cause it to make progress This is the main factor driving investment in the area
cut in on sb/sth
to interrupt somebody when they are speaking Synonym butt inShe kept cutting in on our conversation.+ speech 'Forget it!' she cut in.
cut sb/sth off
to interrupt somebody who is speaking on the telephone by breaking the connectionWe were cut off in the middle of our conversation.
consign sth to oblivion
to kill or banish permanently (animate being) or destroy (things). You could say "The burning of the library at Alexandria consigned much of ancient history to oblivion". The history is destroyed, not the actual events that happened. "The new watered-down climate treaty has consigned to oblivion the small gains of environmentalists over the last decade." The gains are destroyed, not the decade. " I wanted to go there but later the idea was consigned to oblivion" ودع الى النسيان------------------ kənˈsaɪn pronunciation American (formal) 1 consign somebody/something to something: to put somebody/something somewhere in order to get rid of them/itI consigned her letter to the wastebasket.What I didn't want was to see my mother consigned to an old people's home.
smooch
to kiss and hold somebody closely, especially when you are dancing slowly
chortle
to laugh loudly with pleasure or because you are amused Gill chortled with delight. chortle NOUN
commit sth to memory
to learn something well enough to remember it exactlyShe committed the instructions to memory.
add insult to injury
to make a bad situation worse; to hurt the feelings of a person who has already been hurt. First, the basement flooded, and then, to add insult to injury, a pipe burst in the kitchen. My car barely started this morning, and to add insult to injury, I got a flat tire in the driveway. See also: add, insult
exert
to make a big physical or mental effortIn order to be successful he would have to exert himself.
cement
to make a relationship, an agreement, etc. stronger Synonym strengthenThe President's visit was intended to cement the alliance between the two countries
perpetuate
to make a situation, attitude etc, especially a bad one, continue to exist for a long time: an education system that perpetuates the divisions in our society
ratify
to make an agreement officially valid by voting for or signing itThe treaty was ratified by all the member states.ratification ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃn pronunciation English; ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃn pronunciation American noun [uncountable]The agreement is subject to ratification by the Senate.
draw a line in the sand
to make it clear to someone that if they take certain actions they will be punished They draw a line in the sand that I don't think any of us are well-served by ... they're competing to see who's the most trigger-happy.
reenact
to repeat the actions of a past event Members of the English Civil War Society will re-enact the battle.
tax
to make someone have to work hard or make an effort ( tax somebody's patience/strength etc ) The kids are really taxing my patience today. It shouldn't tax your brain too much. thequestions did not tax me.The problem is currently taxing the brains of the nation's experts (= making them think very hard
detract
to make something seem less good or enjoyable Synonym take away from He was determined not to let anything detract from his enjoyment of the trip.
ride sth out
to manage to survive a difficult situation or time without having to make great changesDo you think we can ride out the recession?
cite sth
to mention something as a reason or an example, or in order to support what you are sayingHe cited his heavy workload as the reason for his breakdown. ( 2 )
nudge
to move forward by pushing with your elbowHe nudged his way through the crowd.4 [transitive] nudge something (+ adverb/preposition) to reach or make something reach a particular levelInflation is nudging 20%.This afternoon's sunshine could nudge the temperature above freezing.
forge ahead ( with sth )
to move forward quickly; to make a lot of progress quickly The company is forging ahead with its plans for expansion.Quick learners should be allowed to forge ahead.
labor
to move with difficulty and effort Synonym struggleThe horses laboured up the steep slope.With engine labouring, the car struggled up the hill. i labored up the mountain
bottle sth up
to not allow other people to see that you are unhappy, angry, etc, especially when this happens over a long period of time Try not to bottle up your emotions. women who bottle up their emotions are more likely to develop chronic diseases.
give sb a wide berth
to not go too near somebody/something; to avoid somebody/something He gave the dog a wide berth.
sail through sth
to pass sth ( exam, etc) without difficulty
shell out
to pay (often more than one would like) EXAMPLE 1: Bob shelled out $5,000 for Nicole's piano lessons before she decided she'd rather play the flute. EXAMPLE 2: How much am I going to have to shell out to get two tickets to the Rolling Stones concert?
hang i there
to persevere; to not give up EXAMPLE 1: I know you're four games behind, but you can still win the tennis match. Just hang in there! EXAMPLE 2: Hang in there, Don! Your invention will soon be a success.
dissuade
to persuade someone not to do something
romp
to play in a happy and noisy waykids romping around in the snowTwo fox cubs romped playfully on the river bank. =prance/ frolic/ cavort Vs ramp v/n
prime
to prepare somebody for a situation so that they know what to do, especially by giving them special information Synonym brief prime somebody (with something) They had been primed with good advice.prime somebody (for something) She was ready and primed for action.prime somebody to do something He had primed his friends to give the journalists as little information as possible.2 prime something to make something ready for use or actionThe bomb was primed, ready to explode.
spin sth as sth
to present information or a situation in a particular way, especially one that makes you or your ideas seem good An aide was already spinning the senator's defeat as 'almost as good as an outright win'.
disinherit sb
to prevent somebody, especially your son or daughter, from receiving your money or property after your death
walk on eggs/thin ice
to proceed very cautiously; to be in a very precarious position try not to upset sb who's in a foul mood. (Fig. on the image of someone walking on something that offers little support and may collapse at any moment.) I have to remember that I'm walking on eggs when I give this speech. Careful with radical ideas like that. You're walking on thin ice. See also: egg, walk
clothe
to provide clothes for somebody to wear the costs of feeding and clothing a family
whip up sth
to provoke emotion ( fear.. excitement .. etc) = strip up, arouse
jump-start sth
to put a lot of energy into starting a process or an activity or into making it start more quickly
nip sth in the bud
to put an end to something before it develops into something larger. (Alludes to destroying a flower bud before it blooms.) I wanted to nip that little romance in the bud. The whole idea was nipped in the bud.to prevent a small problem from getting worse by stopping it soon after it starts The strike was nipped in the bud by some clever negotiation.
bank on sth/sb
to rely on someone or something I'm banking on your help."I'm sure he'll help." " Don't bank on it (= it is not likely to happen)."
tell sb off
to scold; to tell someone in strong words what one really thinks EXAMPLE 1: When Ted showed up for chemistry class a half an hour late, his teacher really told him off. EXAMPLE 2: Patty is going to tell off the plumber because the pipes he said he fixed are still leaking
comb
to search something carefully in order to find somebody/something Synonym scourcomb something I combed the shops looking for something to wear.comb something for somebody/something The police combed the area for clues.comb through something (for somebody/something) They combed through the files for evidence of fraud. scour vs scourge=affliction
infiltrate
to secretly become a part of something - used especially to show disapproval: the western culture has infilterated the thought of muslim youth has been infiltrating universities for the past decade.
cut oneslef short
to settle for less than what you know you are better than. Ex. "Johnny cut himself short by attending Cal state Fullerton instead of his dream school Harvard, because he felt he couldn't afford it" - See more at: http://www.chacha.com/question/what-is-it-mean-to-cut-yourself-short#sthash.UEnBigPI.dpuf
shudder
to shake because you are cold or frightened, or because of a strong feelingJust thinking about the accident makes me shudder.shudder with something Alone in the car, she shuddered with fear.shudder at something I shuddered at the thought of all the trouble I'd caused.shudder to do something I shudder to think how much this is all going to cost (= I don't want to think about it because it is too unpleasant).2 [intransitive] (of a vehicle, machine, etc.) to shake very hardThe bus shuddered to a halt.The floor was shuddering beneath us.
attest
to show something or to say or (prove that something is true ): Thousands of people came out onto the streets to attest their support for the democratic opposition party.The number of old German cars still on the road attests (to) the excellence of their manufacture.As his career attests, he is a cricketer of world-class standard.specialized The will needs to be attested (= officially marked to show that the signature of the person who made the will is correct) by three witnesses.
clear up
to solve or explain something to clear up a mystery/difficulty/misunderstanding
regress
to something) (formal, usually disapproving) to return to an earlier or less advanced form or way of behaving
harangue sb
to speak loudly and angrily in a way that criticizes somebody/something or tries to persuade people to do something He walked to the front of the stage and began to harangue the audience.
take sth up with sb
to speak or write to somebody about something that they may be able to deal with or help you with They decided to take the matter up with their MP
splutter
to speak quickly and with difficulty, making soft spitting sounds, because you are angry or embarrassed Synonym sputter+ speech (out) 'But, but...you can't!' she spluttered.splutter (with something) Her father spluttered with indignation.2 [intransitive] to make a series of short explosive sounds Synonym sputterThe firework spluttered and went out.She fled from the blaze, coughing and spluttering.
hit the ooks
to start studying EXAMPLE 1: Ted parried all weekend. Finally, on Sunday night, he decided it was time to hit the books. EXAMPLE 2: Hit the books! I know you have a test tomorrow( rem> have ur heart set on sth)
buckle down
to start working seriously EXAMPLE 1: If Don buckles down now, he might be able to graduate from high school this year. EXAMPLE 2: Team, if we want to win this tournament, we're going to need to buckle down!
pilfer
to steal things of little value or in small quantities, especially from the place where you work pilfer (from somebody/something) He was caught pilfering.pilfer something (from somebody/something) She regularly pilfered stamps from work.pilferage ˈpɪlfərɪdʒ pronunciation English; ˈpɪlfərɪdʒ pronunciation American noun [uncountable]: (formal) pilferage of goodspilferer pronunciation English; pronunciation American nounCertain types of goods are preferred by pilferers.pilfering pronunciation English; pronunciation American noun [uncountable]We know that pilfering goes on.
bury the hatchet
to stop being unfriendly and become friends again After not speaking to each other for years, the two brothers decided to bury the hatchet.
swing
to succeed in getting or achieving something, sometimes in a slightly dishonest way swing something We're trying to swing it so that we can travel on the same flight. swing somebody something Is there any chance of you swinging us a couple of tickets? I like your idea but it's hard to swing
ingest
to take food, drugs, etc. into your body, usually by swallowingFood is the major source of ingested bacteria.
wax lyrical abt sth
to talk about something with a lot of interest and excitement I recall Roz waxing lyrical about the flatness of his stomach.
spoon-fed
to teach people something in a way that gives them too much help and does not make them think for themselvesspoon-feed somebody (with something) The students here do not expect to be spoon-fed.spoon-feed something to somebody They had information spoon-fed to them.
shrug sth off
to treat something as unimportant and not worry about it: British EnglishWe can't just shrug these objections off.
lobby sb for sth
to try to persuade the government or someone with political power that a law or situation should be changed lobby for/against The group is lobbying for a reduction in defence spending. lobby somebody to do something We've been lobbying our state representative to support the new health plan.
draw upon sth
to use a supply of something that is available to youI 'll have to draw on my savings.The novelist draws heavily on her personal experiences.
bide your time
to wait for the right time to do something He decided to bide his time until he got an opportunity to talk to her alone.
sit tight
to wait patiently EXAMPLE 1: Nicole won't hear back from the colleges she applied to until April. For now, she'll just have to sit tight. EXAMPLE 2: Sit tight, the doctor will be with you in a few minutes.
Pine for
to want or miss somebody/something very muchShe was pining for the mountains of her native country.
MAKE A SPLASH
to win popularity quickly EXAMPLE 1: Nicole's beautiful cousin Cecilia from Santo Domingo really made a splash at the high school dance. EXAMPLE 2: Those new jeans really made a splash. All the kids are wearing them. SYNONYM: to be a hit
reason
transitive, intransitive] reason (that...)| + speech to form a judgement about a situation by considering the facts and using your power to think in a logical wayShe reasoned that she must have left her bag on the train.They couldn't fire him, he reasoned. He was the only one who knew how the system worked.2 [intransitive] to use your power to think and understandthe human ability to reason
scrunch
transitive] scrunch something (up) to squeeze something into a small round shape in your handsHe scrunched up the note and threw it on the fire.
scrunch
transitive] scrunch something to create a hairstyle with loose curls by squeezing the hair with the hands
armistice. ceasefire
truce ˈɑːrmɪstɪs pronunciation American [singular] a formal agreement during a war to stop fighting and discuss making peace Synonym ceasefireThe armistice was signed on 4 December.
translucent
trænzˈluːsnt pronunciation American (formal) allowing light to pass through but not transparent The sky was a pale translucent blue.His skin was translucent with age.
tulle
tuːl pronunciation American [uncountable] a type of soft fine cloth made of silk, nylon, etc. and full of very small holes, used especially for making veils and dresses
toupee
tuːˈpeɪ pronunciation American (also informal rug especially in North American English) a small section of artificial hair, worn by a man to cover an area of his head where hair no longer grows
talon
tælən pronunciation American a long sharp curved nail on the feet of some birds, especially birds of prey (= birds that kill other creatures for food) remembe : paws and claws
terrain
təˈreɪn pronunciation American [countable, uncountable] used to refer to an area of land when you are mentioning its natural features, for example, if it is rough, flat, etc.difficult/rough/mountainous, etc. terrainThey walked for miles across steep and inhospitable terrain.
tiff
tɪf pronunciation American (informal) a slight argument between close friends or lovers to have a tiff with somebody
titillate
tɪtɪleɪt pronunciation American [intransitive, transitive] (often disapproving) to interest or excite somebody, especially in a sexual way titillating pictures titillate something: a story intended to titillate the imagination of the public - a selection of dishes to titillate your palate titillation ˌtɪtɪˈleɪʃn pronunciation English; ˌtɪtɪˈleɪʃn pronunciation American noun [uncountable]newspaper stories that are intended for titillation, not information
Czech
tʃek pronunciation American تشيكي (a person) from the Czech Republic
undertone
undertone (of something) a feeling, quality or meaning that is not expressed directly but is still noticeable from what somebody says or does Synonym undercurrentHis soft words contained an undertone of warning.The play does not have the political undertones of the novel.
unearth
unearth something to find something in the ground by digging Synonym dig up- excavate to unearth buried treasuresPolice have unearthed a human skeleton.2 unearth something to find or discover something by chance or after searching for it Synonym dig upI unearthed my old diaries when we moved house.The newspaper has unearthed some disturbing facts.
whimisical
unusual or strange and often amusing: Look up a word starting with D or S for samples of headword or sentence pronunciations on the he has as a wonderful whimsical sense of humour. He had an offbeat, whimsical sense of humour.
piss away
use/sped wastefull .. look t freddy he id constantly pissing away his time by playing online
you're on
used as a way of expressing agreement to something happening: "I'll give you £50 for your bike." "You're on!"
depilatory
used for removing hair from your body depilatory creams
no object
used for saying that something, especially money, is not a problem or difficulty She travelled as if money was no object.) the cost doesnt matter Thesaurus entry for this meaning of object
professed
used to describe a feeling or an attitude that somebody says they have but which may not be sincereThese, at least, were their professed reasons for pulling out of the deal. their professed concern for justice = so-called, purported, alleged, claimed
so to speak
used to emphasize that you are expressing something in an unusual or amusing way They were all very similar. All cut from the same cloth, so to speak
to cap/top it all
used to introduce the final piece of information that is worse than the other bad things that you have just mentioned And then, to cap it all, it started to rain!
thereby
used to introduce the result of the action or situation mentioned; hence Regular exercise strengthens the heart, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack
lank
used to long, thin hair.:$ of hair) straight, dull and not attractiveHer lank black hair dropped lifelessly to her shoulders.
as
used to say that in spite of something being true, what follows is also true SYNONYM though Happy as they were, there was something missing. Try as he might (= however hard he tried), he couldn't open the door.
despite oneslef
used to show that somebody did not intend to do the thing mentioned SYNONYM in spite of He had to laugh despite himself
speak for urself
used to tell somebody that a general statement they have just made is not true of you'We didn't play very well.' 'Speak for yourself!' (= I think that I played well.)
overt
usually before noun] (formal) done in an open way and not secretly There was little overt support for the project. compare covert
lean
usually before noun] (of a period of time) difficult and not producing much money, food, etca lean period/spellThe company recovered well after going through several lean years.This is the leanest time of the year for the tourist industry.Many animals have a lean time of it in winter.
uderpriviliged
usually before noun] having less money and fewer opportunities than most people in society Synonym disadvantaged underprivileged sections of the communityeducationally/socially underprivileged groups compare privileged2 the underprivileged noun [plural] people who are underprivileged
estranged
usually before noun] no longer living with your husband or wifehis estranged wife EmmaShe is attempting to contact her estranged husband to break the news.2 estranged (from somebody) no longer friendly, loyal or in contact with somebodyHe became estranged from his family after the argument.Formerly close friends, they had been estranged from each other for many years.3 estranged (from something) no longer involved in or connected with something, especially something that used to be important to youShe felt estranged from her former existence. =alienaate
dredge sth up
usually disapproving) to mention something that has been forgotten, especially something unpleasant or embarrassingThe papers keep trying to dredge up details of his past love life. to bring something up from the bottom of a river, etc. using a boat or special machine waste dredged (up) from the seabed
gain a foothold
usually singular] a strong position in a business, profession, etc. from which somebody can make progress and achieve successThe company is eager to gain a foothold in Europe.With this upcoming deal we hope to establish a permanent foothold in the US market.
quandary
usually singular] plural quandaries the state of not being able to decide what to do in a difficult situation Synonym dilemmaGeorge was in a quandary—should he go or shouldn't he?
as often as not
usually; in a way that is typical of somebody/something As often as not, he's late for work.
quiff
vagina fart
supplement
verb ˈsʌplɪment pronunciation English; ˈsʌplɪment pronunciation American to add something to something in order to improve it or make it more completesupplement something with something a diet supplemented with vitamin pillssupplement something He supplements his income by giving private lessons.
intrepid
very brave; not afraid of danger or difficulties Synonym fearlessan intrepid explorer
far-fetched
very difficult to believe "the whole stroy sounds very far-fetched"
gung ho
very enthusiastic; very excited (about something) EXAMPLE 1: Heather is really gung ho about her new job. EXAMPLE 2: Sharon really loves college. She's very gung ho. NOTE: If the expression "gung ho" doesn't sound like English to you, there's a reason. It comes from a Mandarin Chinese phrase meaning "working together." A US Marine Corps commander in China adopted this expression as the motto for his battalion during World War 2 and from there it sailed over to the United States and came into common use.
disaster area
very untidy place.
vibrant
vibrant (approving) (of colours) bright and strong:The room was decorated in vibrant blues and greens. vivid or vibrant? These two words are very similar, but vivid emphasizes how bright a colour is, while vibrant suggests a more lively and exciting colour or combination of colours. bright/brilliant/vivid/vibrant colours bright/brilliant light/sunlight/sunshine/eyes
throes
violent pains, especially at the moment of death The creature went into its death throes. Idioms in the throes of something/of doing something in the middle of an activity, especially a difficult or complicated one The country was in the throes of revolutionary change.We're in the throes of moving to a new office, so the place is in chaos at the moment.
volition
voʊˈlɪʃn pronunciation American [uncountable] (formal) the power to choose something freely or to make your own decisions SYNONYM free will They left entirely of their own volition(= because they wanted to). of your own volitionformal if you do something of your own volition, you do it because you want to, not because you are forced to: Helena left the company of her own volition. 2 formal the power to choose or decide something without being forced to dبرغبتها
when hell freezes over
when pigs fly
those are the breaks
when something bad happens and you can't do anything about it EXAMPLE 1: By the time we got to the theater, the new Harry Potter movie was already sold out. Oh well, that's the breaks! EXAMPLE 2: Your glasses fell on a rock and broke while you were fishing? Those are the breaks!
summon/citation
when they ask s to come to the court/ police for sth wrong theyve done a traffic citation rememeber> summon ur courage = pluck up ur courage
shoot down the argument
win the argument
wisp
wisp of hair, grass, hay etc is a thin piece of it that is separate from the rest wisp of A wisp of hair had escaped from under her hat. 2 a wisp of smoke, cloud, mist etc is a small thin line of it that rises upwards wisp of Wisps of smoke rose into the air.
with a vengeance
with a vengeance (informal) with great force or more effort than before: The music started up again with a vengeance.to a greater degree than is expected or usualShe set to work with a vengeance.After two days the infection came back with a vengeance.After a poor season last year, he's back with a vengeance.
pad
with something) to put a layer of soft material in or on something in order to protect it, make it thicker or change its shapeAll the sharp corners were padded with foam.a padded jacketa padded envelope(= for sending delicate objects)
engrossed in sth
wrapped in sth ɪnˈɡroʊst pronunciation American engrossed (in/with something) so interested or involved in something that you give it all your attentionShe was engrossed in conversation.
waft
wæft waft pronunciation American [intransitive, transitive] to move, or make something move, gently through the air SYNONYM drift + adverb/preposition The sound of their voices wafted across the lake. Delicious smells wafted up from the kitchen. waft something + adverb/preposition The scent of the flowers was wafted along by the breeze. wɑːft waft pronunciation American; wæft waft pronunciation American (formal) a smell or a line of smoke carried through the air wafts of perfume/smoke
whigs
wɪɡ pronunciation American in Britain in the past, a member of a party that supported progress and reform and that later became the Liberal Party
wuss
wʊs wuss pronunciation American (slang) a person who is not strong or brave Don't be such a wuss! = coward = milquetoast
obtrusive
əbˈtruːsɪv pronunciation American noticeable in an unpleasant way The sofa would be less obtrusive in a paler colour.They tried to ensure that their presence was not too obtrusive.
yap
yap (at somebody/something) (especially of small dogs) to bark a lot, making a high, sharp and usually irritating sound The dogs yapped at his heels. yapping dogs
my back is to the wall
you are in a difficult situation with very little room for manoeuvre.
my stomach lurches at
you have a sudden feeling of fear or excitement lɜːrtʃ pronunciation American 1 [intransitive] (+ adverb/preposition) to make a sudden, unsteady movement forward or sideways SYNONYM stagger, sway Suddenly the horse lurched to one side and the child fell off. The man lurched drunkenly out of the pub. (figurative) Their relationship seems to lurch from one crisis to the next
dip ur toes in the water
you try something tentatively because you are not sure whether it will work or not. Read more at
more haste, less speed
you will finish doing something sooner if you do not try to do it too quickly because you will make fewer mistakes
pup
young animal of various species (= types)a seal pup
ambient
æmbiənt pronunciation American 1 [only before noun] (technical) relating to the surrounding area; on all sides ambient temperature/light/conditions 2 (especially of music) creating a relaxed atmospherea compilation of ambient electronic musicsoft, ambient lighting
apnea
æpˈniːə pronunciation American [uncountable] (medical) a condition in which somebody stops breathing temporarily while they are sleeping
communique
é NOUN kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪ pronunciation English; kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪ pronunciation American an official statement or report, especially to newspapers The leaders attending the conference have issued a joint communiqué.
oncology
ɑnˈkɑːlədʒi pronunciation American [uncountable] the scientific study of and treatment of tumours in the body
omniscient
ɑːmˈnɪsiənt pronunciation American (formal) knowing everything The novel has an omniscient narrator.
artillary
ɑːrˈtɪləri pronunciation American 1 [uncountable] large, heavy guns which are often moved on wheelsThe town is under heavy artillery fire.artillery attacks/barrages/shells =canon مدفع
ordeal
ɔːrˈdiːl
adverse
ədˈvɜːrs pronunciation American [usually before noun] negative and unpleasant; not likely to produce a good result adverse change/circumstances/weather conditionsLack of money will have an adverse effect on our research programme.They have attracted strong adverse criticism.This drug is known to have adverse side effects.
obliging
əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ pronunciation American (formal) very willing to help SYNONYM accommodating, helpful They were very obliging and offered to wait for us. obligingly əˈblaɪdʒɪŋli pronunciation English; əˈblaɪdʒɪŋli pronunciation American ADVERB 'I'll go for you,' she said, obligingly. They had obligingly reserved a room for me.
adjudicate
əˈdʒuːdɪkeɪt adjudicate pronunciation American 1 [intransitive, transitive] to make an official decision about who is right in a disagreement between two groups or organizations adjudicate (on/upon/in something) A special subcommittee adjudicates on planning applications. adjudicate (something) (between A and B) Their purpose is to adjudicate disputes between employers and employees. 2 [intransitive] to be a judge in a competitionيحكم ( بشدة ) Who is adjudicating at this year's contest? adjudication əˌdʒuːdɪˈkeɪʃn adjudication pronunciation English; əˌdʒuːdɪˈkeɪʃn adjudication pronunciation American NOUN [uncountable, countable] The case was referred to a higher court for adjudication. The adjudication will be published tomorrow.
accord
əˈkɔːd pronunciation English; əˈkɔːrd pronunciation American a formal agreement between two organizations, countries, etcThe two sides signed a peace accord last July. Idioms in accord (with something/somebody) (formal) in agreement withThis action would not be in accord with our policy.Botanists are not in complete accord about how many species exist.
aloof
əˈluːf aloof pronunciation American [not usually before noun] not friendly or interested in other people SYNONYM distant, remote He was a cold man, aloof and distant. She stayed aloof while the argument went on around her. aloofness əˈluːfnəs aloofness pronunciation English; əˈluːfnəs aloofness pronunciation American NOUN [uncountable] Her cool aloofness was seen as arrogance by some people. IDIOMS keep/hold (yourself) aloof| remain/stand aloof to not become involved in something; to show no interest in people The Emperor kept himself aloof from the people.
allusion
əˈluːʒn pronunciation American [countable, uncountable] allusion (to somebody/something) (formal) something that is said or written that refers to or mentions another person or subject in an indirect way (= alludes to it)His statement was seen as an allusion to the recent drug-related killings.Her poetry is full of obscure literary allusion.
apparel
əˈpærəl pronunciation American [uncountable] 1 (especially North American English) clothing, when it is being sold in shops/stores formal clothes: She looked lovely, despite her strange apparel. men wearing protective apparel We sell a full range of sports apparel.The store sells women's and children's apparel.
apartheid
əˈpɑːrteɪt apartheid pronunciation American [uncountable] the former political system in South Africa in which only white people had full political rights and other people, especially black people, were forced to live away from white people, go to separate schools, etc the pressures of life under apartheid
arithmetic
əˈrɪθmətɪk pronunciation American [uncountable] 1 the type of mathematics that deals with the adding, multiplying, etc. of numbersHe's not very good at arithmetic.
ascent
əˈsent pronunciation American 1 [countable, usually singular] the act of climbing or moving up; an upward journeythe first ascent of Mount EverestThe cart began its gradual ascent up the hill.The rocket steepened its ascent. Opposite descent2 [countable, usually singular] an upward path or slopeAt the other side of the valley was a steep ascent to the top of the hill. Opposite descent3 [uncountable] (formal) the process of moving forward to a better position or of making progressman's ascent to civilization
atrocity
əˈtrɑːsəti pronunciation American [countable, usually plural, uncountable] plural atrocities a cruel and violent act, especially in a war
attrition
əˈtrɪʃn [uncountable] (formal) 1 a process of making somebody/something, especially your enemy, weaker by repeatedly attacking them or creating problems for themIt was a war of attrition.These were the economics not of efficiency but of attrition.2 (especially North American English) (British English also natural wastage) the process of reducing the number of people who are employed by an organization by, for example, not replacing people who leave their jobs
abomination
əˌbɑːmɪˈneɪʃn pronunciation American (formal) a thing that causes disgust and hatred, or is considered extremely offensive a concrete abomination masquerading as a hotel
glean
ɡliːn ------ something (from somebody/something) to obtain information, knowledge etc, sometimes with difficulty and often from various different placesThese figures have been gleaned from a number of studies.
gloss
ɡlɑːs gloss pronunciation American; ɡlɔːs gloss pronunciation American gloss something (as something) to add a note or comment to a piece of writing to explain a difficult word or idea marginal glossing ca help u a lot with ur study
groin
ɡrɔɪn/ › the place where your legs meet the front of your body: He pulled a muscle in his groin.a groin strain ---- groin - the area between the abdomen and the thigh on either side of the body. crotch - the part of the human body between the legs where they join the torso. VS CRUTCH ( for someone who cant walk without support)
gratuitous
ɡrəˈtuːɪtəs pronunciation American (disapproving) done without any good reason or purpose and often having harmful effects Synonym unnecessarygratuitous violence on televisiongratuitously ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəsli pronunciation English; ɡrəˈtuːɪtəsli pronunciation American adverbThe film was gratuitously offensive.
gas
ɡæs pronunciation American gassing, gassed kill/harm with gas 1 [transitive] gas somebody/yourself to kill or harm somebody by making them breathe poisonous gasShe gassed herself with fumes from the car's exhaust pipe.He was gassed in the war.
punnet
ˈpʌnɪt pronunciation American (British English) a small box or basket that soft fruit is often sold in a punnet of strawberries
girth
ɡɜːrθ pronunciation American 1 [uncountable, countable] the measurement around something, especially a person's waist a man of enormous girth a tree one metre in girth/with a girth of one metre He rested his hands on his broad girth (= his large stomach).
exclaim
ɪkˈskleɪm pronunciation American [intransitive, transitive] to say something suddenly and loudly, especially because of strong emotion or pain She opened her eyes and exclaimed in delight at the scene.+ speech 'It isn't fair!', he exclaimed angrily.exclaim that... She exclaimed that it was useless.
expend
ɪkˈspend pronunciation American expend something (in/on somebody)| expend something (in/on/doing something) (formal) to use or spend a lot of time, money, energy, etcShe expended all her efforts on the care of home and children.Smith had expended large sums in pursuing his claim through the court.Most animals expend a lot of energy searching for food.
expunge
ɪkˈspʌndʒ expunge something (from something) (formal) to remove or get rid of something, such as a name, piece of information or a memory, from a book or list, or from your mind Synonym eraseDetails of his criminal activities were expunged from the file.What happened just before the accident was expunged from his memory.
extenuating
ɪkˈstenjueɪtɪŋ pronunciation American [only before noun] (formal) showing reasons why a wrong or illegal act, or a bad situation, should be judged less seriously or excused There were extenuating circumstances << collo and the defendant did not receive a prison sentence. Cases of illness and other extenuating circumstances that may have affected a student's performance will be dealt with by a personal tutor.
imbue
ɪmˈbjuː pronunciation American [often passive] imbue somebody/something (with something) (formal) to fill somebody/something with strong feelings, opinions or values Synonym infuseHer voice was imbued with an unusual seriousness.He was imbued with a desire for social justice.
imbalance
ɪmˈbæləns pronunciation American [countable, uncountable] a situation in which two or more things are not the same size or are not treated the same, in a way that is unfair or causes problems imbalance (in/of something) a global imbalance of/in powerimbalance (between A and B) Attempts are being made to redress(= put right)the imbalance between our import and export figures.Postnatal depression is usually due to hormonal imbalance.
embargo
ɪmˈbɑːrɡoʊ pronunciation American plural embargoes an official order that bans trade with another country Synonym boycott emban arms embargoembargo (on something) an embargo on arms sales to certain countriesa trade embargo against certain countriesto impose/enforce/lift an embargo VS emberio - cargo
impart
ɪmˈpɑːrt pronunciation American (formal) 1 impart something (to somebody) to pass information, knowledge, etc. to other people Synonym convey2 impart something (to something) to give a particular quality to something Synonym lendThe spice imparts an Eastern flavour to the dish.
inundated with sth
ɪnʌndeɪt pronunciation American [usually passive] 1 inundate somebody (with something) to give or send somebody so many things that they cannot deal with them all Synonym overwhelm, swampWe have been inundated with offers of help.
indefinitely
ɪnˈdefɪnətli pronunciation American for a period of time with no fixed limit The trial was postponed indefinitely.Although we build things to last, we don't expect them to last indefinitely.
indulge
ɪnˈdʌldʒ pronunciation American 1 [intransitive, transitive] to allow yourself to have or do something that you like, especially something that is considered bad for youindulge in something They went into town to indulge in some serious shopping.She has never been one to indulge in gossip.
encounter
ɪnˈkaʊntər pronunciation American 1 a meeting, especially one that is sudden, unexpected or violent encounter (with somebody/something) Three of them were killed in the subsequent encounter with the police. encounter (between A and B) The story describes the extraordinary encounter between a man and a dolphin. a chance encounter I've had a number of close encounters(= situations that could have been dangerous) with bad drivers.< collo It was his first sexual encounter (= first experience of sex). Flaubert was her first encounter with French literature.
incredulous
ɪnˈkredʒələs incredulous pronunciation American not willing or not able to believe something; showing an inability to believe something 'Here?' said Kate, incredulous. an incredulous look compare credulous incredulity ˌɪnkrəˈdjuːləti incredulity pronunciation English; ˌɪnkrəˈduːləti incredulity pronunciation American NOUN [uncountable] SYNONYM disbelief a look of surprise and incredulity >>>>>>>>incredulously ɪnˈkredjələsli incredulously pronunciation English; ɪnˈkredʒələsli incredulously pronunciation American ADVERB He laughed incredulously. remember : credence( long e ) , credibility
inquisitive
ɪnˈkwɪzətɪv pronunciation American 1 (disapproving) asking too many questions and trying to find out about what other people are doing, etc. SYNONYM curious Don't be so inquisitive. It's none of your business! 2 very interested in learning about many different things SYNONYM enquiring an inquisitive mind
incisive
ɪnˈsaɪsɪv pronunciation American (approving) 1 showing clear thought and good understanding of what is important, and the ability to express this incisive comments/criticism/analysisan incisive mind2 showing somebody's ability to take decisions and act with forcean incisive performance
incessant
ɪnˈsesnt pronunciation American (usually disapproving) never stopping Synonym constantincessant noise/rain/chatterincessant meetingsincessantly ɪnˈsesntli pronunciation English; ɪnˈsesntli pronunciation American adverbto talk incessantly
insurgent
ɪnˈsɜːrdʒənt pronunciation American [usually plural] (formal) a person fighting against the government or armed forces of their own country Synonym rebelan attack by armed insurgentsinsurgent groupsinsurgent adjective Synonym rebellious
insignia
ɪnˈsɪɡniə pronunciation American [uncountable + singular or plural verb] the symbol, badge or sign that shows somebody's rank or that they are a member of a group or an organization the royal insigniaHis uniform bore the insignia of a captain.
entitled
ɪnˈtaɪt̮ld/ entitled pronunciation American (usually disapproving) feeling that you have a right to the good things in life without necessarily having to work for them He's so entitled! The college attracts both the entitled children of wealthy parents and a large number of scholarship students.
entrench
ɪnˈtrentʃ pronunciation American [usually passive] entrench something (sometimes disapproving) to establish something very firmly so that it is very difficult to changeSexism is deeply entrenched in our society.entrenched attitudes/interests/oppositionThis idea had firmly entrenched itself in his consciousness.
intractable
ɪnˈtræktəbl pronunciation American (formal) (of a problem or a person) very difficult to deal with Unemployment was proving to be an intractable problem. OPPOSITE tractable intractability ɪnˌtræktəˈbɪləti pronunciation English; ɪnˌtræktəˈbɪləti pronunciation American NOUN [uncountable]
intrinsic
ɪnˈtrɪnzɪk pronunciation American belonging to or part of the real nature of something/somebody the intrinsic value of education These tasks were repetitive, lengthy and lacking any intrinsic interest. intrinsic to something Small local shops are intrinsic to the town's character. compare extrinsic intrinsically ɪnˈtrɪnsɪkli pronunciation English; ɪnˈtrɪnsɪkli pronunciation American ɪnˈtrɪnzɪkli pronunciation English; ɪnˈtrɪnzɪkli pronunciation American ADVERB There is nothing intrinsically wrong with the idea (= it is good in itself but there may be outside circumstances which mean it is not suitable).
enchantress
ɪnˈtʃæntrəs pronunciation American 1 (in stories) a woman who has magic powers that she uses to control people2 (literary) a woman that men find very attractive and interesting
inviolate
ɪnˈvaɪələt pronunciation American (formal) that has been, or must be, respected and cannot be attacked or destroyed Their privacy remained inviolate. that must be) not harmed or damaged: For centuries the tomb lay inviolate until, by chance, it was discovered by two miners.
inordinate
ɪnˈɔːrdɪnət pronunciation American (formal) far more than is usual or expected Synonym excessiveThey spent an inordinate amount of time and money on the production.The strike has led to inordinate delays.
ingratiate oneself with sb
ɪnˈɡreɪʃieɪt pronunciation American [no passive] ingratiate yourself (with somebody) (disapproving) to do things in order to make somebody like you, especially somebody who will be useful to youThe first part of his plan was to ingratiate himself with the members of the committee.
engulf
ɪnˈɡʌlf pronunciation American (formal) 1 engulf somebody/something to surround or to cover somebody/something completelyHe was engulfed by a crowd of reporters.The vehicle was engulfed in flames.
enthral
ɪnˈθrɔːl pronunciation American enthralling, enthralled [transitive, intransitive, usually passive] enthral (somebody) if something enthrals you, it is so interesting, beautiful, etc. that you give it all your attention.. to keep someone completely interested: The baseball game completely enthralled the crowd. The audience was enthralled for two hours by a sparkling, dramatic performance. They listened enthralled to what he was saying. Synonym entranceThe child watched, enthralled by the bright moving images.This book will enthral readers of all ages.enthralling ɪnˈθrɔːlɪŋ pronunciation English; ɪnˈθrɔːlɪŋ pronunciation American adjectivean enthralling performance
incomprehension
ɪnˌkɑːmprɪˈhenʃn incomprehension pronunciation American [uncountable] the state of not being able to understand somebody/something Anna read the letter with incomprehension. the mutual incomprehension of adolescents and parents This time he saw a look of blank incomprehension on her face.
exhort
ɪɡˈzɔːrt pronunciation American (formal) to try hard to persuade somebody to do something Synonym urgeexhort somebody to do something The party leader exhorted his members to start preparing for government.exhort somebody to something They had been exhorted to action.exhort (somebody) + speech 'Come on!' he exhorted (them).exhortation ˌeɡzɔːˈteɪʃn pronunciation English; ˌeɡzɔːrˈteɪʃn pronunciation American noun [countable, uncountable]
equivocate
ɪˈkwɪvəkeɪt equivocate pronunciation American [intransitive, transitive] (+ speech) (formal) to talk about something in a way that is deliberately not clear in order to avoid or hide the truth =beat around the bush- be evasive, sidestep,be non-committal, be vague, be ambiguous, evade/dodge the issue, beat about the bush, hedge, hedge one's bets, fudge the issue; fence, parry questions; vacillate, shilly-shally, cavil, waver, quibble; temporize, hesitate, stall (for time), shuffle about; British hum and haw
illumiating
ɪˈluːmɪneɪtɪŋ pronunciation American helping to make something clear or easier to understand We didn't find the examples he used particularly illuminating.The play offers some illuminating insights into the King's characte
elixir
ɪˈlɪksər pronunciation American (literary) a magic liquid that is believed to cure illnesses or to make people live for ever the elixir of life/youth
inebriated
ɪˈniːbrieɪtɪd drunk, intoxicated by alcholhol or emotion
inaugural
ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl pronunciation American [only before noun] (of an official speech, meeting, etc.) first, and marking the beginning of something important, for example the time when a new leader or parliament starts work, when a new organization is formed or when something is used for the first timethe President's inaugural addressthe professor's inaugural lecturethe inaugural meeting of the geographical societythe inaugural flight of the space shuttleinaugural noun [countable, usually singular] (especially North American English)the presidential inaugural in January
enunciate
ɪˈnʌnsieɪt pronunciation American 1 [transitive, intransitive] enunciate (something)| + speech to say or pronounce words clearlyShe enunciated each word slowly and carefully.2 [transitive] enunciate something (formal) to express an idea clearly and exactlyHe enunciated his vision of the future.
bigamy
ˈbɪɡəmi pronunciation American [uncountable] the crime of marrying somebody when you are still legally married to somebody else compare monogamy, polygamy
erratic
ɪˈrætɪk pronunciation American (often disapproving) not happening at regular times; not following any plan or regular pattern; that you cannot rely on Synonym unpredictable The electricity supply here is quite erratic.She had learnt to live with his sudden changes of mood and erratic behaviour.Mary is a gifted but erratic player (= she does not always play well).Irrigation measures will be necessary in areas of erratic rainfall.erratically ɪˈrætɪkli pronunciation English; ɪˈrætɪkli pronunciation American adverbHe was obviously upset and was driving erratically.His heart beat erratically.
evasive
ɪˈveɪsɪv pronunciation American not willing to give clear answers to a question SYNONYM cagey evasive answers/comments/replies Tessa was evasive about why she had not been at home that night. John, normally so honest, was now being evasive in the extreme.
evocative
ɪˈvɑːkətɪv pronunciation American making you think of or remember a strong image or feeling, in a pleasant way evocative smells/sounds/musicevocative of something Her new book is wonderfully evocative of village life.
chagrin
ʃəˈɡrɪn pronunciation American [uncountable] (formal) a feeling of being disappointed or annoyed To her chagrin, neither of her sons became doctors.Jon had discovered parties, wine and women, much to the chagrin of his parents.chagrined ˈʃæɡrɪnd pronunciation English; ʃəˈɡrɪnd pronunciation American adjective
chagrin
ʃəˈɡrɪn pronunciation American [uncountable] (formal) disappointment or anger, especially when caused by a failure or mistake: My children have never shown an interest in music, much to my chagrina feeling of being disappointed or annoyed To her chagrin, neither of her sons became doctors.Jon had discovered parties, wine and women, much to the chagrin of his parents.
rotund
ʊˈtʌnd rotund pronunciation American (formal or humorous) having a fat round body SYNONYM plump the rotund figure of Mr Stevens
unbridled
ʌnˈbraɪdld pronunciation American [usually before noun] (formal) not controlled and therefore extreme unbridled passion
unfazed
ʌnˈfeɪzd pronunciation American (informal) not worried or surprised by something unexpected that happens She was totally unfazed by the news. Opposite fazed
unravel
ʌnˈrævl pronunciation American unravelling, unravelled, US unraveling, unraveled 1 [transitive, intransitive] unravel (something) if you unravel threads that are twisted, woven or knitted, or if they unravel, they become separatedI unravelled the string and wound it into a ball. 2 [intransitive] (of a system, plan, relationship, etc.) to start to fail or no longer stay together as a whole
outrage
ˈaʊtreɪdʒ pronunciation American 1 [uncountable] a strong feeling of shock and angerThe judge's remarks caused public outrage.She was filled with an overwhelming sense of outrage.Environmentalists have expressed outrage at the ruling.2 [countable] an act or event that is violent, cruel or very wrong and that shocks people or makes them very angry Synonym atrocityNo one has yet claimed responsibility for this latest bomb outrage.
biopsy
ˈbaɪɑːpsi pronunciation American plural biopsies the removal and examination of tissue from the body of somebody who is ill/sick, in order to find out more about their disease
beacon
ˈbiːkən beacon pronunciation American 1 a light that is placed somewhere to guide vehicles and warn them of danger a navigation beacon (figurative) He was a beacon of hope for the younger generation. ( VS beckon v. )
blatant
ˈbleɪtnt blatant pronunciation American (disapproving) (of actions that are considered bad) done in an obvious and open way without caring if people are shocked SYNONYM flagrant a blatant attempt to buy votes It was a blatant lie. blatantly ˈbleɪtəntli blatantly pronunciation English; ˈbleɪtəntli blatantly pronunciation American ADVERB a blatantly unfair decision He just blatantly lied about it.
bleary
ˈblɪri pronunciation American (of eyes) not able to see clearly, especially because you are tiredShe had bleary red eyes from lack of sleep. VS blare ( noises)
brainiac
ˈbreɪniæk pronunciation American (North American English, informal) a very intelligent person A team of brainiacs are here to answer your scientific questions.Brainiacs from around the world take part in the contest. From the name of a character in the Superman stories.
bootleg
ˈbuːtleɡ pronunciation American [only before noun] made and sold illegally a bootleg CD (= for example, one recorded illegally at a concert) see also piratebootleg nouna bootleg of the concert
backslash
ˈbækslæʃ pronunciation American a mark ( \ ), used in computer commands
bandit
ˈbændɪt bandit pronunciation American a member of an armed group of thieves who attack travellers Buses driving through the mountains have been attacked by bandits.
barrack
ˈbærəks pronunciation American [countable + singular or plural verb] plural barracks 1 a large building or group of buildings for soldiers to live in an army barracks The troops were ordered back to barracks.
bastian
ˈbæstiən a place that military forces are defendingSingapore was the last bastion of British defences in South-East Asia. معقل
balmy
ˈbɑːmi pronunciation American (approving) (of the air, weather, etc.) warm and pleasant Synonym milda balmy summer evening
barter
ˈbɑːrtər pronunciation American [intransitive, transitive] to exchange goods, property, services, etc. for other goods, etc. without using money barter (with somebody) (for something) The prisoners tried to barter with the guards for items like writing paper and books.barter something (for something) The local people bartered wheat for tools.barter noun [uncountable]The islanders use a system of barter instead of money.
borough
ˈbɜːroʊ pronunciation American a town or part of a city that has its own local government the London borough of Westminster The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York. a borough council
bigot
ˈbɪɡət bigot pronunciation American a person who has very strong, unreasonable beliefs or opinions about race, religion or politics and who will not listen to or accept the opinions of anyone who disagrees a religious/racial bigot
buffer
ˈbʌfər pronunciation American 1 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.buffer (between something and something) She often had to act as a buffer between father and son.
deixis
ˈdaɪksɪs pronunciation American [uncountable] (linguistics) the function or use of deictic words or expressions (= ones whose meaning depends on where, when or by whom they are used)
dowdy
ˈdaʊdi pronunciation American dowdier, dowdiest 1 (of a woman) not attractive or fashionable He had a rather dowdy wife and several children.
downright
ˈdaʊnraɪt pronunciation American [only before noun] used as a way of emphasizing something negative or unpleasantThere was suspicion and even downright hatred between them.downright adverbShe couldn't think of anything to say that wasn't downright rude.It's not just stupid—it's downright dangerous.
deference
ˈdefərəns pronunciation American [uncountable] behaviour that shows that you respect somebody/something The women wore veils in deference to the customs of the country.The flags were lowered out of deference to the bereaved family.deferential ˌdefəˈrenʃl pronunciation English; ˌdefəˈrenʃl pronunciation American adjectivedeferentially ˌdefəˈrenʃəli pronunciation English; ˌdefəˈrenʃəli pronunciation American adverb
decadent
ˈdekədənt pronunciation American (disapproving) having or showing low standards, especially moral ones, and an interest only in pleasure and enjoyment rather than serious things the decadent richa decadent lifestyle/societyThere was something very decadent about filling ourselves with so much rich food.
demonize
ˈdiːmənaɪz pronunciation American -----------somebody/something to describe somebody/something in a way that is intended to make other people think of them or it as evil or dangerousHe was demonized by the right-wing press.
detox
ˈdiːtɑːks pronunciation American [uncountable] (informal) 1 the process of removing harmful substances from your body by only eating and drinking particular things a 28-day detox plan
dallop
ˈdɑːləp dollop pronunciation American (informal) 1 a lump of soft food, often dropped from a spoon a dollop of whipped cream
docile
ˈdɑːsl pronunciation American quiet and easy to control a docile child/horse
dissipate
ˈdɪsɪpeɪt pronunciation American (formal) 1 [intransitive, transitive] to gradually become or make something become weaker until it disappearsEventually, his anger dissipated.dissipate something Her laughter soon dissipated the tension in the air.
genus
ˈdʒiːnəs genus pronunciation American plural genera ˈdʒenərə genera pronunciation English; ˈdʒenərə genera pronunciation American (biology) =species a group into which animals, plants, etc. that have similar characteristics are divided, smaller than a family and larger than a species
jovial
ˈdʒoʊviəl pronunciation American =cheerful, happy, jolly, animated, glad, merry, hilarious, buoyant, airy, jubilant, cheery, cordial, convivial, blithe, gay, mirthful, jocund very cheerful and friendly He was in a jovial mood. = blithr
juvenile
ˈdʒuːvənl pronunciation American 1 [only before noun] (formal or law) connected with young people who are not yet adultsjuvenile crime/employmentjuvenile offenders2 (disapproving) silly and more typical of a child than an adult Synonym childishjuvenile behaviourDon't be so juvenile!
jackass
ˈdʒækæs pronunciation American (informal, especially North American English) a stupid person Careful, you jackass!
jersey
ˈdʒərzi/ jersey pronunciation American 1 [countable] a shirt worn by someone playing a sports game
edifice
ˈedɪfɪs pronunciation American (formal) a large impressive building an imposing edifice (figurative) Their new manifesto hardly threatens to bring the whole edifice of capitalism crashing down. (figurative) an edifice of lies
emerald
ˈemərəld emerald pronunciation American زمرد 1 [countable, uncountable] a bright green precious stone an emerald ring 2 (also emerald green) [uncountable] a bright green colour emerald (also emerald green) ADJECTIVE
fireman
ˈfaɪərmən
feral
ˈferəl pronunciation American wild (of animals) living wild, especially after escaping from life as a pet or on a farmferal cats (figurative) He looked at me with a feral grin (= like a wild animal).
fable
ˈfeɪbl pronunciation American 1 [countable, uncountable] a traditional short story that teaches a moral lesson, especially one with animals as characters; these stories considered as a group Aesop's Fablesa land rich in fable2 [uncountable, countable] a statement, or an account of something, that is not true
flaccid
ˈflæksɪd pronunciation American (formal) soft and weak; not firm and hard flaccid breasts
flurry
ˈflɜːri pronunciation American plural flurries = spell, bout 1 [usually singular] an occasion when there is a lot of activity, interest, excitement, etc. within a short period of time a sudden flurry of activity - Her arrival caused a flurry of excitement.A flurry of shots rang out in the darkness.
flourish
ˈflɜːrɪʃ pronunciation American 1 [usually singular] an exaggerated movement that you make when you want somebody to notice youHe opened the door for her with a flourish.2 [usually singular] an impressive act or way of doing somethingThe season ended with a flourish for Rooney, when he scored in the final minute of the match.3 details and decoration that are used in speech or writinga speech full of rhetorical flourishesHis writing is plain and direct, with no stylistic flourishes.
quiet
ˈkwaɪət pronunciation American [intransitive, transitive] (especially North American English) to become calmer or less noisy; to make somebody/something calmer or less noisy Synonym calm (somebody) downquiet (down) The demonstrators quieted down when the police arrived.quiet somebody/something (down) He's very good at quieting the kids.
quicksand
ˈkwɪksænd pronunciation American [uncountable] also quicksands [plural] 1 deep wet sand that you sink into if you walk on it2 a situation that is dangerous or difficult to escape from " we encouter a lot of social quicksands in our lives"
calcify
ˈkælsɪfaɪ pronunciation American calcifies, calcifying, calcified, calcified [intransitive, transitive] calcify (something) (technical) to become hard or make something hard by adding calcium salts
callus
ˈkæləs pronunciation American an area of thick hard skin on a hand or foot, usually caused by rubbing The calluses on her palm showed how hard she had had to work.
canyon
ˈkænjən pronunciation American a deep valley with steep sides of rock Synonym gorgethe Grand Canyon, Arizona
catcall
ˈkætkɔːl pronunciation American [usually plural] a noise or shout expressing anger at or disapproval of somebody who is speaking or performing in public
compost
ˈkɑːmpoʊst pronunciation American سماد [uncountable, countable] a mixture of decayed plants, food, etc. that can be added to soil to help plants grow potting compost(= a mixture of soil and compost that you can buy to grow new plants in) ----- mʌk muck pronunciation American 1 waste matter from farm animals SYNONYM manure to spread muck on the fields
consort
ˈkɑːnsɔːrt 1 the husband or wife of a ruler the prince consort (= the queen's husband
consequent
ˈkɑːnsəkwənt
cordial
ˈkɔːrdʒəl pronunciation American (formal) pleasant and friendlya cordial atmosphere/meeting/relationshipcordiality ˌkɔːdiˈæləti pronunciation English; ˌkɔːrdʒiləti pronunciation American noun [uncountable]I was greeted with a show of cordiality.
courtly
ˈkɔːrtli pronunciation American (formal or literary) extremely polite and full of respect, especially in an old-fashioned way
lectern
ˈlektərn pronunciation American (North American English also podium) a stand for holding a book, notes, etc. when you are reading in church, giving a talk, etc.
latent
ˈleɪtnt pronunciation American [usually before noun] existing, but not yet very noticeable, active or well developed latent diseaseThese children have a huge reserve of latent talent.latency ˈleɪtənsi pronunciation English; ˈleɪtənsi pronunciation American noun [uncountable]
lumenary
ˈluːmɪneri pronunciation American plural luminaries a person who is an expert or a great influence in a special area or activity He has played with all the great jazz luminaries.
loophole
ˈluːphoʊl pronunciation American loophole (in something) a mistake in the way a law, contract, etc. has been written which enables people to legally avoid doing something that the law, contract, etc. had intended them to do a legal loophole to close existing loopholesثغرة
lackey
ˈlæki pronunciation American 1 (old-fashioned) a servant
laudable
ˈlɔːdəbl pronunciation American (formal) deserving to be praised or admired, even if not really successful Synonym commendablea laudable aim/attempt
limpid
ˈlɪmpɪd pronunciation American (literary) (of liquids, etc.) clear SYNONYM transparent limpid eyes/water She gave him a look of limpid honesty.
lovelorn
ˈlʌvlɔːrn pronunciation American (literary) unhappy because the person you love does not love you
mircomanage
ˈmaɪkroʊmænɪdʒ pronunciation American (verb) [transitive, intransitive] micromanage (something) (especially North American English, disapproving) to control every detail of a business, especially your employees' workThe problem may be that you are micromanaging your team.bosses who micromanage
mindset
ˈmaɪndset pronunciation American a set of attitudes or fixed ideas that somebody has and that are often difficult to change Synonym mentalitya conservative mindsetthe mindset of the computer generation
mayhem
ˈmeɪhem pronunciation American [uncountable] "confusion and fear", usually caused by violent behaviour or by some "sudden shocking" event There was absolute mayhem when everyone tried to get out at once.It only takes a few stupid people to create mayhem in a crowd.
mangle
ˈmæŋɡl pronunciation American [usually passive]1 mangle to damage or injure something badly by crushing or twisting it: The trap closed round her leg, badly mangling her ankle.that it is badly damagedHis hand was mangled in the machine.
monocle
ˈmɑːnəkl pronunciation American a single glass lens for one eye, held in place by the muscles around the eye and used by people in the past to help them see clearly
monestery
ˈmɑːnəsteri pronunciation American plural monasteries a building in which monks (= members of a male religious community) live together
monogram
ˈmɑːnəɡræm pronunciation American two or more letters, usually the first letters of somebody's names, that are combined in a design and marked on items of clothing, etc. that they own The shirt had a tiny monogram embroidered on the pocket.
mores
ˈmɔːreɪz pronunciation American [plural] (formal) the customs and behaviour that are considered typical of a particular social group or community Synonym conventions changes in social mores
punchline
ˈpʌntʃlaɪn pronunciation American (also North American English informal tag line) the last few words of a joke that make it funny He forgot the punchline and the joke fell flat.
miscarriage
ˈmɪskærɪdʒ pronunciation American [countable, uncountable] إجهاض the process of giving birth to a baby before it is fully developed and able to survive; an occasion when this happens to have a miscarriageThe pregnancy ended in miscarriage at 11 weeks.This test carries a high risk of miscarriage.She had suffered multiple miscarriages before trying the treatment.
misanthrope
ˈmɪsənθroʊp (formal) a person who hates and avoids other people
musket
ˈmʌskɪt pronunciation American an early type of long gun that was used by soldiers in the past
neysayer
ˈneɪˌseɪər/ naysayer pronunciation American a person who opposes or expresses doubts about something There are always naysayers who claim the plan won't work.
nozzle
ˈnɑːzl pronunciation American a narrow piece that is attached to the end of a pipe or tube to direct the stream of liquid, air or gas passing through
nautical
ˈnɔːtɪkl nautical pronunciation American connected with ships, sailors and sailing nautical terms VS narotical
aubergine
ˈoʊbərʒiːn =eggplant
ogle
ˈoʊɡl pronunciation American [transitive, intransitive] ogle (somebody) to look hard at somebody in an offensive way, usually showing sexual interestHe was not in the habit of ogling women.
peddle
ˈpedl peddle pronunciation American 1 peddle something to try to sell goods by going from house to house or from place to place He worked as a door-to-door salesman peddling cloths and brushes. to peddle illegal drugs 2 peddle something to spread an idea or story in order to get people to accept it to peddle malicious gossip This line (= publicly stated opinion) is being peddled by all the government spokesmen.
petulant
ˈpetʃələnt pronunciation American —petulantly adverb: 'Which one?' he demanded petulantly. bad-tempered and unreasonable, especially because you cannot do or have what you want He behaved like a petulant child and refused to cooperate. Her tone of voice became abrupt and petulant. petulantly ˈpetjuləntli pronunciation English; ˈpetʃələntli pronunciation American ADVERB 'I won't go!' he said petulantly. petulance ˈpetjuləns pronunciation English; ˈpetʃələns pronunciation American NOUN [uncountable] She withdrew the offer in a fit of petulance.
patriarchy
ˈpeɪtriɑːrki pronunciation American [countable, uncountable] plural patriarchies a society, system or country that is ruled or controlled by men compare matriarchy
puritan
ˈpjʊrɪtən pronunciation American 1 (usually disapproving) a person who has very strict moral attitudes and who thinks that pleasure is bad
plainitive
ˈpleɪntɪv pronunciation American sounding sad, especially in a weak complaining way SYNONYM mournful a plaintive cry/voice plaintively ˈpleɪntɪvli pronunciation English; ˈpleɪntɪvli pronunciation American ADVERB 'What about me?' she asked plaintively.بمسكنة
provenance
ˈprɑːvənəns provenance pronunciation American [uncountable, countable] (technical) the place that something originally came from SYNONYM origin All the furniture is of English provenance. There's no proof about the provenance of the painting (= whether it is genuine or not).
proselytize
ˈprɒs.əl.ɪ.taɪz/ US /ˈprɑː.sə.lɪ-/ Definition › [intransitive] (formal, often disapproving) to try to persuade other people to accept your beliefs, especially about religion or politics to try to persuade someone to change their religious or political beliefs or their way of living to your own: He was also remarkable for the proselytizing zeal with which he wrote his political pamphlets.The television has provided the evangelists with yet another platform for their proselytizing.
pristine
ˈprɪstiːn/ 1something that is pristine looks very clean, tidy, or new pristine snow/beaches/lawns in pristine condition: The bike was in pristine condition. Thesaurus entry for this meaning of pristine 2something that is pristine involves behaviour that
palindrome
ˈpælɪndroʊm palindrome pronunciation American a word or phrase that reads the same backwards as forwards, for example madam or nurses run
paramount
ˈpærəmaʊnt pronunciation American 1 more important than anything elseThis matter is of (((paramount importance)))).Safety is paramount.The welfare of the child must always be the court's paramount consideration.
parasol
ˈpærəsɑːl pronunciation American 1 a type of light umbrella that women in the past carried to protect themselves from the sun
parish
ˈpærɪʃ pronunciation American 1 [countable] an area that has its own church and that a priest is responsible fora parish church/priestHe is vicar of a large rural parish.
patter
ˈpætər patter pronunciation American 1 [singular] the sound that is made by something repeatedly hitting a surface quickly and lightly the patter of feet/footsteps the patter of rain on the roof 2 [uncountable, singular] fast continuous talk by somebody who is trying to sell you something or entertain you sales patter IDIOMS the patter of tiny feet (informal or humorous) a way of referring to children when somebody wants, or is going to have, a baby We can't wait to hear the patter of tiny feet.
partisan
ˈpɑːrtəzn partisan pronunciation American (often disapproving) showing too much support for one person, group or idea, especially without considering it carefully SYNONYM one-sided Most newspapers are politically partisan.
pittance
ˈpɪtns pronunciation American [usually singular] a very small amount of money that somebody receives, for example as a wage, and that is hardly enough to live on to pay somebody a pittanceto work for a pittanceShe could barely survive on the pittance she received as a pension.
pulverize
ˈpʌlvəraɪz pronunciation American 1 pulverize something (formal) to crush something into a fine powder2 pulverize somebody/something (informal, especially British English) to defeat or destroy somebody/something completely Synonym crushWe pulverized the opposition.
relegate sth to sth
ˈrelɪɡeɪt pronunciation American 1 relegate somebody/something (to something) to give somebody a lower or less important position, rank, etc. than beforeShe was then relegated to the role of assistant.He relegated the incident to the back of his mind
wretched
ˈretʃɪd pronunciation American 1 (of a person) feeling ill/sick or unhappyYou look wretched—what's wrong?I felt wretched about the way things had turned out.2 (formal) extremely bad or unpleasant Synonym awful She had a wretched time of it at school.The animals are kept in the most wretched conditions.3 (formal) making you feel sympathy or pity Synonym pitifulShe finally agreed to have the wretched animal put down.
reverie
ˈrevəri pronunciation American [countable, uncountable] (formal) a state of thinking about pleasant things, almost as though you are dreaming Synonym daydreamShe was jolted out of her reverie as the door opened.
resonate
ˈrezəneɪt pronunciation American (formal) 1 [intransitive] (of a voice, an instrument, etc.) to make a deep, clear sound that continues for a long timeHer voice resonated through the theatre.
RADIUM
ˈreɪdiəm pronunciation American [uncountable] (symb. Ra) a chemical element.Radium is a white radioactive metal used in the treatment of diseases such as cancer.
rhotic
ˈroʊtɪk pronunciation American (phonetics) (of an accent) pronouncing the /r/ after a vowel in words like car, early, etc. General American and Scottish accents are rhotic.
rueful
ˈruːfl pronunciation American feeling or showing that you are sad or sorry a rueful smile ruefully ˈruːfəli pronunciation English; ˈruːfəli pronunciation American ADVERB He laughed ruefully. 'So this is goodbye,' she said ruefully. He ruefully admitted that he envied her.
rancid
ˈrænsɪd rancid pronunciation American if food containing fat is rancid, it tastes or smells unpleasant because it is no longer fresh rancid butter Butter soon goes/turns(= becomes)rancid in this heat. There was a rancid smell coming from the kitchen.
rapture
ˈræptʃər pronunciation American [uncountable] (formal) a feeling of extreme pleasure and happiness Synonym delightCharles listened with rapture to her singing.The children gazed at her in rapture.Never before had she known such rapture.
ravenous
ˈrævənəs pronunciation American 1 (of a person or an animal) extremely hungry Synonym starvingWhat's for lunch? I'm absolutely ravenous.
ravage
ˈrævɪdʒ pronunciation American [usually passive] ravage something to damage something badly Synonym devastatea country ravaged by civil wara recession that has ravaged the textile industry
rankle
ˈræŋkl pronunciation American [intransitive, transitive] if something such as an event or a remark rankles, it makes you feel angry or upset for a long time rankle (somebody) Her comments still rankled. rankle with somebody His decision to sell the land still rankled with her.
ramen
ˈrɑmən/ ramen pronunciation American [uncountable] thin Asian noodles, usually served in a light soup I like ramen soup
rawboned
ˈrɔboʊnd/ rawboned pronunciation American (of a person) having such a thin body that bones can be seen under the skin
take to doing sth
ˈrɔboʊnd/ rawboned pronunciation American (of a person) having such a thin body that bones can be seen under the skin
ruddy
ˈrʌdi pronunciation American 1 (of a person's face) looking red and healthyruddy cheeksa ruddy complexion
sidestep
ˈsaɪdstep pronunciation American sidestepping, sidestepped 1 [transitive] sidestep something to avoid answering a question or dealing with a problemDid you notice how she neatly sidestepped the question?He sidestepped the issue by saying it was not his responsibility.. don't sidstep the topic( dont be evasive )
psychopath
ˈsaɪkəpæθ pronunciation American a person suffering from a serious mental illness that causes them to behave in a violent way towards other people psychopathic ˌsaɪkəˈpæθɪk pronunciation English; ˌsaɪkəˈpæθɪk pronunciation American ADJECTIVE a psychopathic disorder/killer
senator
ˈsenətər pronunciation American often Senator (abbr. Sen.) عضو في مجلس الشيوخ a member of a senate Senator McCarthyShe has served as a Democratic senator for North Carolina since 2009.
salient
ˈseɪliənt pronunciation American [only before noun] most important or noticeable She pointed out the salient "features" of the new design.He summarized the salient "points".
sequel
ˈsiːkwəl pronunciation American ------ (to something)1 a book, film/movie, play, etc. that continues the story of an earlier onea sequel to the hit movie 'Madagascar'compare prequel2 [usually singular] something that happens after an earlier event or as a result of an earlier eventThere was an interesting sequel to these events later in the year.
schema
ˈskiːmə pronunciation American plural schemas or schemata skiːˈmɑːtə pronunciation English; skiːˈmɑːtə pronunciation American (technical) an outline of a plan or theory an attempt to reduce complex economic theory to a simple schema
schima
ˈskiːmə pronunciation American plural schemas or schemata ˈskiːmətə pronunciation English; ˈskiːmətə pronunciation American skiːˈmɑːtə pronunciation English; skiːˈmɑːtə pronunciation American (technical) an outline of a plan or theory an attempt to reduce complex economic theory to a simple
screening
ˈskriːnɪŋ pronunciation American 1 [countable] the act of showing a film/movie or television programmeThis will be the movie's first screening in this country.
squeamish
ˈskwiːmɪʃ pronunciation American 1 easily upset, or made to feel sick by unpleasant sights or situations, especially when the sight of blood is involved remember : prude : easily shocked by sex
tripod
ˈtraɪpɑːd tripod pronunciation American a support with three legs for a camera, telescope, etc.
squiggle
ˈskwɪɡl pronunciation American a line, for example in somebody's handwriting, that is drawn or written in a careless way with twists and curls in it Are these dots and squiggles supposed to be your signature?
schism
ˈskɪzəm pronunciation American ˈsɪzəm pronunciation English; ˈsɪzəm pronunciation American [countable, uncountable] (formal) strong disagreement within an organization, especially a religious one, that makes its members divide into separate groups the threat of a schism within the Church
snarky
ˈsnɑːrki pronunciation American (North American English, informal) criticizing somebody in an unkind way a snarky remark
spellbound
ˈspelbaʊnd [not usually before noun] with your attention completely held by what you are listening to or watching a storyteller who can" hold audiences spellbound"The kids watched and listened spellbound to the performance. he was spellbound by her beauty
spindle
ˈspɪndl pronunciation American 1 a long straight part that turns in a machine, or that another part of the machine turns around
steeple
ˈstiːpl a tall pointed tower on the roof of a church, often with a spire on it
stonewall
ˈstoʊnˈwɔːl pronunciation American [transitive, intransitive] stonewall (somebody/something) (especially in politics) to delay a discussion or decision by refusing to answer questions or by talking a lot
stringent
ˈstrɪndʒənt pronunciation American (formal) 1 (of a law, rule, regulation, etc.) very strict and that must be obeyed stringent air quality regulations Licences are only granted under the most stringent conditions. 2 (of financial conditions) difficult and very strictly controlled because there is not much money the government's stringent economic policies
stupor
ˈstuːpər pronunciation American [singular, uncountable] a state in which you are unable to think, hear, etc. clearly, especially because you have drunk too much alcohol, taken drugs or had a shock or didnt sleep well He drank himself into a stupor.a drunken stuporShe was led away in a state of stupor.
stature
ˈstætʃər stature pronunciation American [uncountable] (formal) 1 the importance and respect that a person has because of their ability and achievements an actress of considerable stature The orchestra has grown in stature. 2 a person's height a woman of short stature He is small in stature.
stickler
ˈstɪklər pronunciation American 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
suture
ˈsuːtʃər pronunciation American suture something (medical) to sew up a wound
sewage
ˈsuːɪdʒ pronunciation American [uncountable] used water and waste substances that are produced by human bodies, that are carried away from houses and factories through special pipes (= sewers ) a ban on the dumping of raw sewage (= that has not been treated with chemicals) at seasewage disposal
sweatshop
ˈswetʃɑːp pronunciation American (disapproving) a place where people work for low wages in poor conditions
sabotage
ˈsæbətɑːʒ pronunciation American [uncountable]1 the act of doing deliberate damage to equipment, transport, machines, etc. to prevent an enemy from using them, or to protest about somethingan act of economic/military/industrial sabotagePolice investigating the train derailment have not ruled out sabotage.2 the act of deliberately spoiling something in order to prevent it from being successful
sallow
ˈsæloʊ pronunciation American (of a person's skin or face) having a slightly yellow colour that does not look healthy Synonym pasty/ wan He was a small man with a thin sallow face.
sapling
ˈsæplɪŋ sapling pronunciation American a young tree
sonorous
ˈsɑːnərəs pronunciation American (formal) having a pleasant full deep sound a sonorous voice
saucy
ˈsɔːsi pronunciation American saucier, sauciest rude or referring to sex in a way that is amusing but not offensive Synonym cheekysaucy jokesa saucy smile
surplus
ˈsɜːrpləs pronunciation American =surge [countable, uncountable]1 an amount that is extra or more than you needfood surplusesWheat was in surplus that year.
cervical
ˈsɜːrvɪkl pronunciation American [only before noun] (anatomy) 1 connected with the cervixcervical cancer2 connected with the neckthe cervical spine
citadel
ˈsɪtədel pronunciation American (in the past) a castle on high ground in or near a city where people could go when the city was being attacked : (figurative) citadels of private economic power
substansive
ˈsʌbstəntɪv substantive pronunciation American (formal) dealing with real, important or serious matters substantive issues The report concluded that no substantive changes were necessary.
tiride
ˈtaɪreɪd pronunciation American tirade (against somebody/something) a long angry speech criticizing somebody/something or accusing somebody of something She launched into a tirade of abuse against politicians.
telex
ˈteleks pronunciation American 1 [uncountable] an international system of communication in which messages are typed on a special machine and sent by the telephone system
Taper
ˈteɪpər pronunciation American [intransitive, transitive] to become gradually narrower; to make something become gradually narrowerThe tail tapered to a rounded tip.She had long tapering fingers.taper something The pots are wide at the base and tapered at the top. Phrasal verbs taper off to become gradually less in number, amount, degree, etcThe number of applicants for teaching posts has tapered off. taper something off to make something become gradually less in number, amount, degree, etcThey are gradually tapering off production of the older models.
trailblazer
ˈtreɪlbleɪzər trailblazer pronunciation American = pioneers a person who is the first to do or discover something and so makes it possible for others to follow a trailblazer in the field of genetic engineering "Typically, women are trail-blazers in language change and take up innovative features first, then males start using them later."
Chile
ˈtʃɪli pronunciation American [singular] a country in western South America
vengeance
ˈvendʒəns pronunciation American [uncountable] (formal) the act of punishing or harming somebody in return for what they have done to you, your family or friends = reprisal = revenge = retaliation Synonym revengea desire for vengeance
vestibule
ˈvestɪbjuːl pronunciation American 1 (formal) an entrance hall of a large building, for example where hats and coats can be left
vehement
ˈviːəmənt pronunciation American showing very strong feelings, especially anger Synonym forceful collocations : a vehement denial/attack/protest, etc.He had been vehement in his opposition to the idea.vehemence ˈviːəməns pronunciation English; ˈviːəməns pronunciation American noun [uncountable]She was surprised by the vehemence of his reply.vehemently ˈviːəməntli pronunciation English; ˈviːəməntli pronunciation American adverbThe charge was vehemently denied.She shook her head vehemently.
vegan
ˈviːɡən pronunciation American a person who does not eat any animal products such as meat, milk or eggs. Some vegans do not use animal products such as silk or leather.
vernal
ˈvɜːrnl pronunciation American [only before noun] (formal or literary) connected with the season of spring the vernal equinox Vernal lushness was a month away, but the boxwood and the sculpted evergreens proved amply fragrant.
virulent
ˈvɪrələnt pronunciation American ˈvɪrjələnt pronunciation English; ˈvɪrjələnt pronunciation American 1 (of a disease or poison) extremely dangerous or harmful and quick to have an effecta virulent form of influenza خبيث
vitreous
ˈvɪtriəs vitreous pronunciation American (technical) hard, shiny and transparent like glass vitreous enamel glassy
wallow
ˈwɑːloʊ n something (often disapproving) to enjoy something that causes you pleasure She wallowed in the luxury of the hotel.يرفل to wallow in despair/self-pity(= to think about your unhappy feelings all the time and seem to be enjoying them) collo Vs willow tree
whirlpool
ˈwɜːrlpuːl pronunciation American 1 a place in a river or the sea where currents of water spin round very fast Synonym eddy (figurative)She felt she was being dragged into a whirlpool of emotion.
onesis
ˈwʌnzi pronunciation American (North American English) a piece of clothing for babies that covers the top half of the body and sometimes also the legs. It fastens between the legs a pack of long-sleeved Onesies compare Babygro
acupuncture
ˈækjupʌŋktʃər pronunciation American [uncountable] a Chinese method of treating pain and illness using special thin needles which are pushed into the skin in particular parts of the body
alchemy
ˈælkəmi pronunciation American [uncountable] 1 a form of chemistry studied in the Middle Ages which involved trying to discover how to change ordinary metals into gold 2 (literary) a mysterious power or magic that can change things
alimony
ˈælɪmoʊni pronunciation American [uncountable] (especially North American English) the money that a court orders somebody to pay regularly to their former wife or husband when the marriage is ended compare maintenance, palimony
ambience
ˈæmbiəns pronunciation American [singular] the character and atmosphere of a place the relaxed ambience of the citylow lighting for added ambience
amicable
ˈæmɪkəbl pronunciation American done or achieved in a polite or friendly way and without arguing an amicable relationshipAn amicable settlement was reached.In spite of their disagreement they parted on amicable terms.amicably ˈæmɪkəbli pronunciation English; ˈæmɪkəbli pronunciation American adverbThe policeman chatted amicably to the bystanders.
avalanche
ˈævəlæntʃ pronunciation American (North American English also snowslide) a mass of snow, ice and rock that falls down the side of a mountain alpine villages destroyed in an avalancheHe was killed in an avalanche while skiing. (figurative) We received an avalanche of letters in reply to our advertisement.
azure
ˈæʒər
ocular
ˈɑːkjələr pronunciation American [only before noun] 1 (technical) connected with the eyes ocular muscles2 (formal) that can be seenocular proof
octagon
ˈɑːktəɡɑːn (geometry) a flat shape with eight straight sides and eight angles octagonal 4 sides --------- quadrilateral 5 sides --------- pentagon 6 sides --------- hexagon 7 sides --------- heptagon 8 sides --------- octagon
onset
ˈɑːnset pronunciation American; ˈɔːnset pronunciation American [singular] the beginning of something, especially something unpleasant the onset of disease/old age/winter/ pimples
oilcloth
ˈɔɪlklɔːθ pronunciation American [uncountable] a type of cotton cloth that is covered on one side with a layer of oil so that water cannot pass through it, used especially in the past for covering tables
auburn
ˈɔːbərn pronunciation American (of hair) reddish-brown in colourauburn noun [uncountable]the rich auburn of her hair
onslaught
ˈɔːnslɔːt [countable, usually singular] a strong or violent attack onslaught (against/on somebody/something) the enemy onslaught on our military forcesonslaught (of something) The town survives the onslaught of tourists every summer.an onslaught of abuse
orgy
ˈɔːrdʒi pronunciation American plural orgies 1 a party at which there is a lot of eating, drinking and sexual activitya drunken orgy2 orgy (of something) (disapproving) an extreme amount of a particular activityThe rebels went on an orgy of killing.an orgy of spending
augur
ˈɔːɡər pronunciation American [intransitive] augur well/badly (formal) to be a sign that something will be successful or not successful in the future SYNONYM bode Conflicts among the various groups do not augur well for the future of the peace talks. VS fer fare pronunciation American [intransitive] fare well, badly, better, etc. to be successful/unsuccessful in a particular situation SYNONYM get on The party fared very badly in the last election. The North, by and large, has fared better than most regions in avoiding high unemployment figures.
gable
ˈɡeɪbld pronunciation American having one or more gables a gabled house/roof
grapple
ˈɡræpl pronunciation American 1 [intransitive, transitive] wrestle Passers-by grappled with the man after the attack.grapple somebody/something (+ adverb/preposition) They managed to grapple him to the ground.2 [intransitive] to try hard to find a solution to a problemgrapple with something The new government has yet to grapple with the problem of air pollution.grapple to do something I was grappling to find an answer to his question
groggy
ˈɡrɑːɡi pronunciation American [not usually before noun]groggier, groggiest (informal) weak and unable to think or move well because you are ill/sick or very tired The sleeping pills left her feeling very groggy.He's still groggy from the anaesthetic.
grimace
ˈɡrɪməs pronunciation American [intransitive] grimace (at somebody/something) to make an ugly expression with your face to show pain, disgust, etc He grimaced at the bitter taste. She grimaced as the needle went in. = wince
gangrene
ˈɡæŋɡriːn pronunciation American [uncountable]لغنغرينا the decay that takes place in a part of the body when the blood supply to it has been stopped because of an illness or injury Gangrene set in and he had to have his leg amputated.gangrenous ˈɡæŋɡrɪnəs pronunciation English; ˈɡæŋɡrɪnəs pronunciation American adjectiveHer toes went gangrenous.
gaggle
ˈɡæɡl pronunciation American 1 a group of noisy people a gaggle of tourists/schoolchildren 2 a group of geese
gimmick
ˈɡɪmɪk pronunciation American (often disapproving) an unusual trick or unnecessary device that is intended to attract attention or to persuade people to buy something a promotional/publicity/sales gimmickWe don't use gimmicks to sell our products.gimmicky ˈɡɪmɪki pronunciation English; ˈɡɪmɪki pronunciation American adjectivea gimmicky idea
given
ˈɡɪvn pronunciation American a basic fact that you accept as being true: Look up a word starting with D or S for samples of headword or sentence pronunciations on the Sandra will be at least 15 minutes late - that's a given. on the The concept is taken as a given in social studies. something that is accepted as true, for example when you are discussing something, or planning something ( sth take for granted )
gullet
ˈɡʌlɪt pronunciation American the tube through which food passes from the mouth to the stomach Synonym oesophagus
imbecile
ˈɪmbəsl pronunciation American noun 1 a rude way to describe a person that you think is very stupid Synonym idiot They behaved like imbeciles. Vs docile / facile
intricacy
ˈɪntrɪkəsi pronunciation American 1 intricacies [plural] the intricacy of something the complicated parts or details of somethingthe intricacies of economic policy2 [uncountable] the fact of having complicated parts, details or patternsthe intricacy of the designa filigree bracelet of wonderful intricacy`
eerie
ˈɪri pronunciation American strange, mysterious and frightening Synonym uncannyan eerie yellow lightI found the silence underwater really eerie.
shrapnel
ˈʃræpnəl pronunciation American [uncountable] small pieces of metal that are thrown up and away from an exploding bomb Two people were hit by shrapnel.a piece of shrapnel a shrapnel wound
debunk
ˌdiːˈbʌŋk pronunciation American debunk something to show that an idea, a belief, etc. is false; to show that something is not as good as people think it isHis theories have been debunked by recent research.
domestcity
ˌdɑːmeˈstɪsəti pronunciation American [uncountable] home or family life an atmosphere of happy domesticity--a life of domesticity and motherhood
disingenious
ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒenjuəs pronunciation American [not usually before noun] (formal) not sincere, especially when you pretend to know less about something than you really do It would be disingenuous of me to claim I had never seen it. compare ingenuousdisingenuously ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒenjuəsli pronunciation English; ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒenjuəsli pronunciation American adverb
episodic
ˌepɪˈsɑːdɪk pronunciation American (formal) 1 happening occasionally and not at regular intervals her episodic acting career Volcanic activity is highly episodic in nature.
ethnocentric
ˌeθnoʊˈsentrɪk pronunciation American based on the ideas and beliefs of one particular culture and using these to judge other cultures a white, ethnocentric school curriculum ethnocentrism pronunciation English; pronunciation American NOUN [uncountable]
fluorescent
ˌflɔːˈresnt pronunciation American ˌflʊəˈresnt pronunciation English ˌflʊˈresnt pronunciation American 1 (of substances) producing bright light by using some forms of radiation a fluorescent lamp (= one that uses such a substance) fluorescent lighting 2 (of a colour, material, etc.) appearing very bright when light shines on it; that can be seen in the dark fluorescent armbands worn by cyclists
hepatitis
ˌhepəˈtaɪtɪs pronunciation American [uncountable] a serious disease of the liver. There are three main forms:hepatitis A (the least serious, caused by infected food), hepatitis B and hepatitis C (both very serious and caused by infected blood).
heterosexual
ˌhetərəˈsekʃuəl pronunciation American = stright a person who is sexually attracted to people of the opposite sex compare bisexual, homosexualheterosexual adjectivea heterosexual relationship= hetero> (in nouns, adjectives and adverbs) other; differentheterogeneousheterosexual compare homo-
esoteric
ˌiːsəˈterɪk (formal) = high-brow.. niche likely to be understood or enjoyed by only a few people with a special knowledge or interest a programme of music for everyone, even those with the most esoteric tasteSpecialist dictionaries may be required to understand some of the more esoteric texts.
calisthenics
ˌkælɪsˈθenɪks pronunciation American [uncountable + singular or plural verb] physical exercises intended to develop a strong and attractive body
lopsided
ˌlɑːpˈsaɪdɪd pronunciation American having one side lower, smaller, etc. than the other a lopsided grin/mouth (figurative) The article presents a somewhat lopsided view of events.
lingua franca
ˌlɪŋɡwə ˈfræŋkə pronunciation American [usually singular] (linguistics) a shared language of communication used between people whose main languages are different English has become a lingua franca in many parts of the world.
multifarious
ˌmʌltɪˈferiəs pronunciation American (formal) of many different kinds; having great variety the multifarious life forms in the coral reef a vast and multifarious organization
overarching
ˌoʊvərˈɑːrtʃɪŋ pronunciation American [usually before noun] (formal) very important, because it includes or influences many things an overarching aim/concept/issuethe overarching themes of race, violence and disorder
potpourri
ˌpoʊpʊˈriː pronunciation American (from French) 1 [uncountable, countable] a mixture of dried flowers and leaves used for making a room smell pleasant
predispose
ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz pronunciation American (formal) 1 to influence somebody so that they are likely to think or behave in a particular waypredispose somebody to something He believes that some people are predisposed to criminal behaviour.predispose somebody to do something Her good mood predisposed her to enjoy the play.2 predispose somebody to something to make it likely that you will suffer from a particular illnessStress can predispose people to heart attacks يعرض للاصابة ب يهيئ
parturition
ˌpɑːrtjʊˈrɪʃn pronunciation American [uncountable] (technical) the act of giving birth
repercussion
ˌriːpərˈkʌʃn repercussion pronunciation American [usually plural] an indirect and usually bad result of an action or event that may happen some time afterwards SYNONYM consequence The collapse of the company will have repercussions for the whole industry.
reincarnation
ˌriːɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃn pronunciation American 1 [uncountable] the belief that after somebody's death their soul lives again in a new bodyDo you believe in reincarnation?
rincarnation
ˌriːɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃn pronunciation American 1 [uncountable] the belief that after somebody's death their soul lives again in a new bodyDo you believe in reincarnation?2 [countable, usually singular] a person or an animal whose body contains the soul of a dead personHe thinks he's the reincarnation of Attila the Hun.
retouch
ˌriːˈtʌtʃ pronunciation American retouch something to make small changes to a picture or photograph so that it looks better
psychiatric
ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk pronunciation American relating to psychiatry or to mental illness a psychiatric hospital/nursepsychiatric treatmentpsychiatric disorders compare mental
accolade
ˌækəˈleɪd pronunciation American (formal) praise and approval: He's been granted the ultimate accolade - his face on a postage stamp.Her approval was the highest accolade he could receive. praise or an award for an achievement that people admire
alchoholic
ˌælkəˈhɑːlɪk pronunciation American a person who regularly drinks too much alcohol and cannot easily stop drinking, so that it has become an illness see also lush
ophthalmology
ˌɑːfθælˈmɑːlədʒi pronunciation American [uncountable] the scientific study of the eye and its diseases
oximoron
ˌɑːksɪˈmɔːrɑːn pronunciation American (technical) a phrase that combines two words that seem to be the opposite of each other, for example a deafening silence
onomatopoeia
ˌɑːnəˌmætəˈpiːə pronunciation American [uncountable] (technical) the fact of words containing sounds similar to the noises they describe, for example hiss; the use of words like this in a piece of writing onomatopoeic
gynecologist
ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑːlədʒɪst pronunciation American a doctor who studies and treats the medical conditions and diseases of women
infidelity
ˌɪnfɪˈdeləti pronunciation American [uncountable, countable] plural infidelities the act of not being faithful to your wife, husband or partner, by having sex with somebody else Synonym unfaithfulnessmarital infidelity She could not forgive his infidelities. Opposite fidelity
incapacitate
ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪteɪt pronunciation American [usually passive] incapacitate somebody/something (formal) to make somebody/something unable to live or work normallyHe was incapacitated by old age and sickness.menfy incapacitated people
interlocutor
ˌɪntərˈlɑːkjətər pronunciation American (formal) 1 a person taking part in a conversation with you
unbeknown
ˌʌnbɪˈnoʊn pronunciation American (also less frequent unbeknownst ˌʌnbɪˈnəʊnst pronunciation English; ˌʌnbɪˈnoʊnst pronunciation American ) somebody (formal) without the person mentioned knowing to somebody without that person knowing about it: Unbeknown to him, his wife had been trying to phone him all morning. Unbeknown to her they had organized a surprise party.
shorthand for
اختصار لـa short and simple way of expressing or referring to something: poetry for him is simply a shorthand for literature that has aesthetic value MORE EXAMPLE SENTENCES Have we adopted a convenient shorthand for a longer and more complete description of the object? It doesn't often happen but when it does, the slogan provides a shorthand for the entire campaign. The name Tony Soprano replaced Michael Corleone as shorthand for thug-like tactics.
optimal
الأمثل = optimum the best possible; producing the best possible resultsoptimum growththe optimum use of resourcesthe optimum conditions for effective learning2 the optimum noun [singular] the best possible result, set of conditions, etc. Synonym idealFor efficient fuel consumption a speed of 60 mph is about the optimum
pneumonia
الالتهاب الرئوي
millet
الدخن
licorice
السوس ,عرق السوس
alum
الشبة
bronchioles
الشعب الهوائيى
deputy
النائب a person who is the next most important person below a business manager, a head of a school, a political leader, etc. and who does the person's job when he or she is awayI'm acting as deputy till the manager returns.the deputy head of a school
Nazareth
الناصرة
electoral
انتخابي
flaxseed
بذور الكتان
alternately
بشكل متقلبshe felt -------------- cold and hot
municipal
بلدي
provision
بند
portal
بوابة
intricacies
تعقيدات ˈɪntrɪkəsi pronunciation American 1 intricacies [plural] the intricacy of something the complicated parts or details of somethingthe intricacies of economic policy2 [uncountable] the fact of having complicated parts, details or patternsthe intricacy of the designa filigree bracelet of wonderful intricacy
warts
ثآليل
mangy
جربان
hearing
جلسة ( محكمة )
bobby pin
حباسة
dregs
حثالة
grenadine molasses
دبس رمانˈɡrenədiːn pronunciation American [uncountable] a sweet red liquid that is made from pomegranates (= a tropical fruit with many seeds). It is drunk mixed with water or alcoholic drinks.
span
شبر
falcon/hawk /vulture
صقر falcon باز hawk نسرvulture
sect
طائفة
musky
عطري الرائحة
cartilage
غضروف the strong white tissue that is important in support and especially in joints to prevent the bones rubbing against each other I've damaged the cartilage in my knee.
projectile
قذيفة
judicial
قضائيdʒuˈdɪʃl
cufflink
كبك
kale
كرنب
coriander
كزبرة
death shroud
كفن
what goes around come around
كما تدين تدان
felt
لباد
centennial
مئوية noun senˈteniəl pronunciation English; senˈteniəl pronunciation American (especially North American English) (British English also centenary) the 100th anniversary of an event The year 1889 was the centennial of the inauguration of George Washington
circumference
محيط
mortar board
مدفع
gullet
مريء
scalpel
مشرط
de rigueur
من الضرورات adjective ˌdə rɪˈɡɜː(r) pronunciation English; ˌdə rɪˈɡɜːr pronunciation American [not before noun] (from French) considered necessary if you wish to be accepted socially Evening dress is de rigueur at the casino.
iron sth out
› to remove problems or find solutions: We're still trying to iron out some problems with the computer system.We hope they can iron out their differences and get on with working together.
