[Book]American English file 2[Blue] Vocabulary [Eng-Eng]
143 flashcards · English · by Daniel Blackbird
vacation
[ C or U ] us (uk holiday) a time when someone does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax: We're taking a vacation in June. They went to Europe on vacation. I've still got some vacation time left before the end of the year. [ C ] mainly us (uk informal vac) a period of the year when schools or colleges are closed, or when law courts do not operate: the Christmas/Easter/summer vacation uk the long vacation (= in the summer)
questionnaire
a set of printed or written questions with a choice of answers, devised for the purposes of a survey or statistical study.
interpreting
1-explain the meaning of (information or actions). 2-translate orally or into sign language the words of a person speaking a different language.
manager
1-a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff. 2-a person regarded in terms of their skill in managing resources, especially those of a household. COMPUTING 3-a program or system that controls or organizes a peripheral device or process 4-(in the Houses of Parliament and the US Senate) a member of a committee appointed by one house to confer with a similar committee of the other house.
engaged
1-busy; occupied. 2-having formally agreed to marry. ARCHITECTURE 3-(of a column) attached to or partly let into a wall.
constantly
continuously over a period of time; always."the world is constantly changing"
affirmative
adjective 1-agreeing with or consenting to a statement or request."an affirmative answer" 2-supportive, hopeful, or encouraging."the family is usually a source of encouragement from which affirmative influences come" GRAMMAR•LOGIC 3-stating that a fact is so; making an assertion."affirmative sentences"
optimist
1-a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future or the success of something."only an eternal optimist could expect success" <PHILOSOPHY> 2-a person who believes that this world is the best of all possible worlds or that good must ultimately prevail over evil.
pessimist
1-a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen."the pessimists point to ways in which life has deteriorated" PHILOSOPHY 2-a person who believes that this world is as bad as it could be or that evil will ultimately prevail over good."he finds solace in the writings of pessimist philosophers"
early
adjective 1-happening or done before the usual or expected time."we ate an early lunch" 2-
brilliant
Adjective 1-(of light or color) very bright and radiant. Overheard the sun shone brightly, illuminating the garden with a brilliant ray of light. 2-exceptionally clever or talented. a brilliant young mathematician Noun 1-a diamond of brilliant cut. Our artist expands it into a bracelet and fastens it with a forget-me-not in turquoises and brilliants .
refund
Noun 1-a repayment of a sum of money, typically to a dissatisfied customer. you are entitled to reject it and insist on a refund Verb 1-pay back (money), typically to a customer who is not satisfied with goods or services bought. if you're not delighted with your purchase, we guarantee to refund your money in full 2-fund (a debt, etc.) again.
in shape
1. Definition (expr.) make body more beautiful; bring body to peak physical condition; get stronger, become physically strong; get in good physical condition (Most people get in shape by exercising and eating healthy foods.) Examples “I need to get in shape. I feel fat and sick. I’m going to start exercising every day. I’m sure that will make me feel better.” Examples “I used to be in terrible shape, but I started working out three times a week, and now I’m feeling really good!” Examples “My br…
midday
Noun the middle of the day; noon. he awoke at midday
immune system
noun noun: immune system; plural noun: immune systems the organs and processes of the body that provide resistance to infection and toxins. Organs include the thymus, bone marrow, and lymph nodes.
bones
Noun 1-any of the pieces of hard, whitish tissue making up the skeleton in humans and other vertebrates. his injuries included many broken bones 2-the calcified material of which bones consist. an earring of bone 3-the basic or essential framework of something. you need to put some flesh on the bones of your idea 4- boghhhhh(censored) Verb 1-remove the bones from (meat or fish). while the gumbo is simmering, bone the cooked chicken 2-study (a subject) intensively, often in preparation for somet…
anxious
Adjective 1-experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. she was extremely anxious about her exams 2-wanting something very much, typically with a feeling of unease. the company was anxious to avoid any trouble
illnesses
1-a disease or period of sickness affecting the body or mind. he died after a long illness
prevent
verb 1-keep (something) from happening or arising. action must be taken to prevent further accidents 2-(of God) go before (someone) with spiritual guidance and help. The abiding Spirit prevents a humanistic, rationalistic understanding of truth.
sunscreen
Noun 1-a cream or lotion rubbed onto the skin to protect it from the sun. They buy bottled water if they fear that their drinking water is polluted, and they apply sunscreen to protect their skin from UV radiation.
souvenirs
Noun a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event. Officers have been on hand at university events giving away cups, bottle openers and other souvenirs with logos reminding them how to keep safe.
fall down
1- to fall to the ground: Our apple tree fell down in the storm. He stumbled and fell down. 2-If a building is falling down, it is in a very bad condition and there is a risk that it will break into pieces and drop to the ground: Many buildings in the old part of the city are falling down. 3-uk to fail: Where do you think the plan falls down?
pretend
Verb 1-speak and act so as to make it appear that something is the case when in fact it is not. I closed my eyes and pretended I was asleep 2-lay claim to (a quality or title). he cannot pretend to sophistication Adjective not really what it is represented as being; used in a game or deception. the children are pouring out pretend tea for the dolls
several
Adjective 1-separate or respective. the two levels of government sort out their several responsibilities Article 2-more than two but not many. the author of several books
inhabitants
inhabitant a person or animal that lives in a particular place: a city of five million inhabitants
stimulate
Verb raise levels of physiological or nervous activity in (the body or any biological system). the women are given fertility drugs to stimulate their ovaries
rude
rude adjective (NOT POLITE) not polite; offensive or embarrassing: He's a very rude man. It's rude not to say "Thank you" when you are given something. He's got no manners - he's rude to everyone. relating to sex or going to the toilet: He told a rude joke/story.
reputation
noun the opinion that people in general have about someone or something, or how much respect or admiration someone or something receives, based on past behaviour or character: The company has a worldwide reputation for quality. She has the reputation of being a good doctor. His reputation was destroyed when he was caught stealing some money. The hotel has a bad/good reputation. He earned/established/gained/acquired a reputation as an entertaining speaker.
frightening
adj making you feel fear: a frightening thought a frightening film It is frightening to think what might happen if she left him.
generous
adj willing to give money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is usual or expected: a very generous man [ + to infinitive ] It was generous of you to lend me the money. She's been very generous with her time. There's a generous (= kinder than deserved) review of the book in today's newspaper.
superlative
noun the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses that the thing or person being described has more of the particular quality than anything or anyone else of the same type: "Richest" is the superlative of "rich". The magazine article contained so many superlatives that I found it hard to believe that what it was saying was true.
Priority
noun something that is very important and must be dealt with before other things: The management did not seem to consider office safety to be a priority. My first/top priority is to find somewhere to live. You have to learn to get your priorities right/straight (= decide which are the most important jobs or problemsand deal with them first). Repairing the plumbing is a priority task (= more important than other jobs). Banks normally give priority to large businesses when deciding on loans (= th…
whatever
pronoun, determiner it is not important what is; it makes no difference what (is): We'll go whatever the weather. Whatever happens, you know that I'll stand by you. Whatever else may be said of him, Mr Meese is not scared of a fight. Whatever the outcome of the war, there will be no winners. Whatever the reason, more people are emigrating to Australia today than at any time since the 1950s.
expert
noun a person with a high level of knowledge or skill relating to a particular subject or activity: a gardening/medical expert My mother is an expert at dress-making (= she does it very well).
nowadays
adverb at the present time, in comparison to the past: Who remembers those movies nowadays? Nowadays, I bake my own bread rather than buy it.
irritable
adj becoming annoyed very easily: Be careful what you say - he's rather irritable today. "Don't disturb me again," she said in an irritable (= angry) voice.
frustrated
adj feeling annoyed or less confident because you cannot achieve what you want: Are you feeling frustrated in your present job? [ before noun ] used to say that a person who has not succeeded in a particular type of job: Frustrated writers often end up in publishing. [ before noun ] A frustrated emotion is one that you are not able to express: her frustrated love for him [ before noun ] unhappy because you are not having as much sex as you want
abbreviations
a short form of a word or phrase: "ITV" is the abbreviation for "Independent Television".
communication
noun [ U ] the act of communicating with people: Television is an increasingly important means of communication. We are in direct communication with Moscow. With no decent phone signal, communication is difficult. There's very little communication between mother and daughter (= they do not have a good relationship). a course on communication skills [ C ] formal a message or a letter: We received your communication of 11 March and are sorry to inform you that we won't be attending the conference…
impatient
adj easily annoyed by someone's mistakes or because you have to wait: He's a good teacher, but inclined to be a bit impatient with slow learners. You'd be hopeless taking care of children - you're far too impatient! wanting something to happen as soon as possible: He's got a lot of exciting ideas and he's impatient to get started. People are increasingly impatient for change in this country.
arrangements
[ C usually plural ] a plan for how something will happen: They'd made all the arrangements for the party. [ + to infinitive ] Arrangements were made to move the prisoners to another jail. What are your current childcare arrangements? [ C or U ] an agreement between two people or groups about how something happens or will happen: [ + that ] We had an arrangement that he would clean the house and I would cook. I'm sure we can come to an arrangement (= reach an agreement). You can only withdraw m…
prediction
a statement about what you think will happen in the future: Please don't ask me to make any predictions about tomorrow's meeting. [ + that ] No one believed her prediction that the world would end on 12 November.
fears
noun an unpleasant emotion or thought that you have when you are frightened or worried by something dangerous, painful, or bad that is happening or might happen: Trembling with fear, she handed over the money to the gunman. Even when the waves grew big, the boy showed no (signs of) fear. I have a fear of heights. The low profit figures simply confirmed my worst fears. [ + that ] There are fears that the disease will spread to other countries.
responsible
adj to have control and authority over something or someone and the duty of taking care of it, him, or her: Paul is directly responsible for the efficient running of the office. Her department is responsible for overseeing the councils.
arrested
verb If the police arrest someone, they take them away to ask them about a crime that they might have committed: He was arrested when customs officers found drugs in his bag. The police arrested her for drinking and driving.
announced
verb to make something known or tell people about something officially: They announced the death of their mother in the local paper. She announced the winner of the competition to an excited audience. [ + that ] The prime minister has announced that public spending will be increased next year. to show that something is going to happen: The first few leaves in the gutter announced the beginning of autumn.
disappearing
verb If people or things disappear, they go somewhere where they cannot be seen or found: The search was called off for the sailors who disappeared in the storm. I can't find my keys anywhere - they've completely disappeared. The sun disappeared behind a cloud. We looked for her but she had disappeared into the crowd. The movie is about a girl who mysteriously disappeared while on a picnic at Hanging Rock. I don't know how it's possible for a person to disappear without trace. to no longer exis…
notice
verb [ I or T ] to see or become conscious of something or someone: I noticed a crack in the ceiling. Mary waved at the man but he didn't seem to notice. [ + (that) ] He noticed (that) the woman was staring at him. [ + question word ] Did you notice how she did that? [ T often passive ] to bring someone to the attention of the public, usually because of an unusualskill, etc.: She was first noticed by the critics at the age of twelve, and went on to become a world-famous violinist.
mysterious
adj strange, not known, or not understood: She's an actress whose inner life has remained mysterious, despite the many interviews she has given. He died in mysterious circumstances, and there is still a possibility that it was murder.
fictional
adj imaginary: a fictional story fictional characters
crime
noun [ U ] illegal activities: a life of crime rising crime crime prevention petty (= unimportant) crime/serious crime [ C ] an illegal act: He has admitted committing several crimes, including fraud. The defendant is accused of/charged with a range of crimes, from theft to murder. A knife was found at the scene of the crime (= the place where the crime happened). Bombing civilians is a crime against humanity (= a cruel crime against many people). [ S ] an unacceptable or very silly act or situ…
robbery
the crime of stealing from somewhere or someone: The gang admitted they had committed four recent bank robberies. He was charged with robbery and assault.
thieve
to steal things: They often get into fights and thieve.
steal
to take something without the permission or knowledge of the owner and keep it: She admitted stealing the money from her employers. The number of cars which are stolen every year has risen. They were so poor they had to steal in order to eat.
terminal
(of a disease or illness) leading gradually to death: She has terminal cancer. A terminal patient is one who is seriously ill and will die soon.
depart
to go away or leave, especially on a journey: The plane departs at 6 a.m. The bus for Dallas departs from the Greyhound-Trailways Terminal.
boarding pass
a card that a passenger must have in order to be allowed to get on an aircraft or a ship
detective
noun someone whose job is to discover information about crimes and find out who is responsible for them: a private detective detective stories used as part of the title of particular ranks in the police force: Detective Sergeant Lewis
checkin
to show your ticket at an airport so that you can be told where you will be sitting and so that your bags can be put on the aircraft: Passengers are requested to check in two hours before the flight. You can save time by checking in online.
luggage
the bags, suitcases, etc. that contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling: We bought some new luggage for our trip. Never leave your luggage unattended. uk hand luggage (= small bags that you take with you onto the plane)
next door
in the next room, house, or building: A Russian couple have just moved in next door. Who lives next door to you? Margot is our next-door neighbour. very close: Would you want to live next door to a nuclear power station?
bored
feeling unhappy because something is not interesting or because you have nothing to do: It was a cold, wet day and the children were bored. He was getting bored with/of doing the same thing every day.
situations
the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular timeand place: the economic/political situation Her news put me in a difficult situation. "Would you get involved in a fight?" "It would depend on the situation." I'll worry about it if/when/as the situation arises (= if/when/as it happens). old use a job: My sister has a good situation as a teacher in the local school. formal the position of something, especially a town, building, etc.: The house's situation in…
describe
to say or write what someone or something is like: Could you describe your attacker? He described the painting in detail. [ + question word ] Let me describe (to you) how it happened. She described Gary as shy. formal If you describe a shape, you draw it or move in a direction that follows the line of it: He used compasses to describe a circle. biology specialized to recognize a plant or animal as belonging to a particular type, and give it a scientific name: So far, scientists have described 1…
illusion
[ C or U ] an idea or belief that is not true: He had no illusions about his talents as a singer. I'm under no illusions (= I understand the truth) about the man I married. My boss is labouring under the illusion that (= wrongly believes that) the project will be completed on time. [ C ] something that is not really what it seems to be: A large mirror in a room can create the illusion of space. The impression of calm in the office is just an illusion.
encouraging
making you feel more confidence or hope: There was a lot of positive feedback, which was very encouraging.
paperwork
the part of a job that involves writing letters and reports and keeping records the written records connected with a particular job, deal, trip, etc.: I've kept all the paperwork for the car.
psychologist
someone who studies the human mind and human emotions and behaviour, and how different situations have an effect on people: a child psychologist an educational psychologist She spent 15 years as a clinical psychologist.
impress
to cause someone to admire or respect you: I remember when I was a child being very impressed with how many toys she had. Your mother was clearly not impressed by our behaviour in the restaurant. He tried to impress me with his extensive knowledge of wine. formal I'm afraid the new theatre fails to impress.
inventing
to design and/or create something that has never been made before: The first safety razor was invented by company founder King C. Gillette in 1903.
amazing
extremely surprising: This stain remover really works - it's amazing! The new theatre is going to cost an amazing (= very large) amount of money. It's amazing to think that the managing director is only 23. It's amazing that no one else has applied for the job. The amazing thing is that it was kept secret for so long. What an amazing coincidence! informal approving very good: This wine is really amazing.
co-worker
a person who you work with, especially someone with a similar job or level of responsibility
patient
noun a person who is receiving medical care, or who is cared for by a particular doctor or dentist when necessary: I'm a patient of Dr Stephens; please could I make an appointment to see her?
truthful
honest and not containing or telling any lies: The public has a right to expect truthful answers from politicians. Are you being completely truthful with me?
boring
not interesting or exciting: She finds opera boring. It's boring to sit on the plane with nothing to read. a boring lecture The movie was so boring I fell asleep.
jealous
upset and angry because someone that you love seems interested in another person: a jealous husband/wife Anna says she feels jealous every time another woman looks at her boyfriend. unhappy and angry because someone has something that you want: He had always been very jealous of his brother's good looks.
interviewed
a meeting in which someone asks you questions to see if you are suitable for a job or course: a job interview I had an interview for a job with a publisher. a meeting in which someone answers questions about himself or herself for a newspaper article, television show, etc.: an exclusive interview with Johnny Depp In a television interview last night she denied she had any intention of resigning. a meeting in which the police ask someone questions to see if they have committed a crime
weekend
Saturday and Sunday, or Friday evening until Sunday night; the part of the week in which many people living in the West do not go to work: This/Next weekend we're going to see some friends. I have a lot of homework to do over the weekend. He spent the weekend fishing with his brother. uk Do you have anything planned for the weekend? a trip or a visit at a weekend: How much would a weekend for two in New York cost? They own a weekend retreat in the country.
survey
an examination of opinions, behaviour, etc., made by asking people questions: A recent survey found/revealed/showed that 58 percent of people did not know where their heart is. to conduct/carry out/do a survey
roll their eyes
to move your eyes upwards as a way of showing that you are annoyed or bored after someone has done or said something
mess
[ S or U ] Something or someone that is a mess, or is in a mess, looks dirty or untidy: He makes a terrible mess when he's cooking. uk Jem's house is always in a mess. Go and clean up that mess in the kitchen. uk Freddy can't stand mess. mainly uk I look a mess - I can't go out like this! My hair's such a mess today! [ C ] an animal's solid waste: Fido left another mess on the carpet.
journalist
a person who writes news stories or articles for a newspaper or magazine or broadcasts them on radio or television: a freelance political journalist
keep on
to continue to talk in an annoying way about something: Don't keep on, I'll sort it out in a minute. He kept on at me about the money, even though I told him I hadn't got it.
knocking
[ I ] to repeatedly hit something, producing a noise: She knocked on the window to attract his attention. There's someone knocking on/at the door. Please knock before entering. [ I ] engineering specialized If an engine is knocking, it is producing a repeated high soundeither because the fuel is not burning correctly or because a small part is damaged and is therefore allowing another part to move in ways that it should not. [ I ] If something such as a pipe knocks, it makes a repeated high sou…
habits
[ C or U ] something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it: I always buy the same brand of toothpaste out of (= because of) habit. I'm trying not to get into (= start) the habit of always having biscuits with my coffee. I used to swim twice a week, but I seem to have got out of (= ended) the habit recently. I was taught to drive by my boyfriend and I'm afraid I've picked up (= caught) some of his bad habits. I'm trying to get him to break (= end intent…
annoying
making you feel annoyed: It's really annoying when a train is late and there's no explanation. He's got a really annoying laugh.
pronounce
to say a word or a letter in a particular way: How do you pronounce your surname? She pronounced his name so badly he didn't even recognize it. Sade, pronounced shah-day, is a singer.
businessman
a man who works in business, especially one who has a high position in a company: He was a successful businessman before becoming a writer.
give somethings back
to return something to the person who gave it to you: Has she given you those books back yet?
send somethings back
to return something to the person who sent it to you, especially because it is damaged or not suitable: I had to send the shirt back because it didn't fit me.
chic
stylish and fashionable: I like your haircut - it's very chic. a chic restaurant
argument
a disagreement, or the process of disagreeing: The children had an argument about/over what game to play. He got into an argument with Jeff in the pub last night. A decision was finally made after some heated argument.
exchange
[ C or U ] the act of giving something to someone and them giving you something else: an exchange of ideas/information They were given food and shelter in exchange for work. She proposes an exchange of contracts at two o'clock. Several people were killed during the exchange of gunfire.
auction
a usually public sale of goods or property, where people make higher and higher bids(= offers of money) for each thing, until the thing is sold to the person who will pay most: a furniture auction They're holding an auction of jewellery on Thursday. The painting will be sold at auction next week. The house and its contents are being put up for auction.
receipt
[ C ] (us also sales slip) something such as a piece of paper or message proving that money, goods, or information have been received: Make sure you are given a receipt for everything you buy. More retailers are switching to email receipts instead of paper.
proceed
to continue as planned: His lawyers have decided not to proceed with the case. Preparations for the festival are now proceeding smoothly.
fitting room
a room or area in a shop where you can put on clothes to check that they fit before you buythem
try things on
to put on a piece of clothing to discover if it fits you or if you like it: Try on the shoes to see if they fit. What a gorgeous dress - why don't you try it on for size (= to discover whether it fits)?
take it back
to return something you have bought to a shop: Is it too small? Take it back and get a refund.
take off
If an aircraft, bird, or insect takes off, it leaves the ground and begins to fly: The plane took off at 8.30 a.m.