English Vocabulary

101 flashcards · English · by charlie42

runt
In a group of animals, a runt is a member which is significantly smaller or weaker than the others.
that story is infamously apocryphal
(of a story or statement) of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true
both men guffawed at the remark
laugh loudly and heartily
he lay bound with fetters of iron
a chain or manacle used to restrain a prisoner, typically placed around the ankles.
What God has joined together let no man put asunder
apart
making it all seem so bland and anodyne and harmless
dull
somewhat milquetoast positions on sexual harassment
feeble, insipid, or bland
a bevy of larks trill their carefree songs
жаворонок
a bevy of big-name cameos will keep the adults entertained
a large group of people or things of a particular kind
Roe deer
косуля
off the coast, the depth of the sea floor drops precipitously
very steeply
His lively vernacular style goes down well with younger viewers
using the form of a language that a particular group of speakers use naturally, especially in informal situations
old stone vernacular buildings
in the local style of ordinary houses
the authors concurred with the majority
be of the same opinion; agree
in tests, cytogenetic determination has been found to concur with enzymatic determination
happen or occur at the same time; coincide
everybody slants their research, whether they admit it or not
present or view (information) from a particular angle, especially in a biased or unfair way
they were accused of slandering the head of state
make false and damaging statements about (someone).
the storm suddenly abated
(of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread
nothing abated his crusading zeal
make (something) less intense
his zeal for privatization
great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective
a garden hedged with yew
yew
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political pundits were tipping him for promotion
an expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give their opinions to the public.
the tenuous link between interest rates and investment
very weak or slight.
with a deft motion of her nimble fingers
agile
a deft piece of footwork
neatly skilful and quick in one's movements
conjectures about the newcomer were many and varied
an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information
even the parsimonious Joe paid for drinks all round
very unwilling to spend money or use resources
a tax of two per cent was levied on all cargoes
impose (a tax, fee, or fine)
some antecedents to the African novel might exist in Africa's oral traditions
a thing that existed before or logically precedes another
the teachers imparted a great deal of knowledge to their pupils
make (information) known
shiitake mushrooms impart a wonderfully woody flavour to the salad
bestow (a quality)
I had to concede that I'd overreacted
admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it
a proclivity for hard work
a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing.
his seminal work on chaos theory
strongly influencing later developments
he talked with all the fervor of a new convert
intense and passionate feeling
incendiary rhetoric
tending to stir up conflic
parochial attitudes
having a limited or narrow outlook or scope
the seemingly inexorable march of new technology
impossible to stop or prevent
a mandate to seek the release of political prisoners
an official order or commission to do something.
He ate a whole slab of chocolate
a broad, flat, somewhat thick piece of stone, wood, or other solid material. a thick slice of anything
he went gambling with his cronies
a close friend or companion (often derogatory)
they are brazenly defying the law
shamelessly
for the fieldworker who deals with real problems, paperwork is incidental
of less importance (happening as a minor accompaniment to something else)
the ordinary risks incidental to a fireman's job
happening as a result of (an activity)
an inadvertent administrative error occurred that resulted in an overpayment
unintentional
the king turned a deaf ear to his entreaties
plea
he gave a sly grin
хитрый
this officer was so ill-bred that he could not distinguish between claret and burgundy
badly brought up or rude
the decision was derided by environmentalists
ridicule
she had no desire to have an elderly relative foisted on her
impose
he was jostled by passengers rushing for the gates
push, elbow, or bump against (someone) roughly, typically in a crowd
the older models of car have now been superseded
take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant
domestic production has been supplanted by imports and jobs have been lost
replace
your silence may be taken to mean tacit agreement
understood or implied without being state
the vacant properties are a blight on the neighbourhood
a thing that spoils or damages something
party stooges put there to do a job on behalf of central office
a subordinate used by another to do unpleasant routine work (derogatory)
asking that question was the nadir of my career
he lowest or most unsuccessful point in a situation
Kant's separation of phenomenon from noumenon
In the philosophy of Immanuel Kant, the thing-in-itself (das Ding an sich) as opposed to what Kant called the phenomenon—the thing as it appears to an observer
now pop culture has been balkanized; it is full of niches, with different groups watching and playing their own things
divide, compartmentalize
silver bows and gaudy ribbons
extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless.
many would like to emigrate to the United States, but face formidable hurdles
a problem or difficulty that must be overcome
a contentious issue
causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial
the hotel has won numerous accolades
an award or privilege granted as a special honour or as an acknowledgement of merit
a bout of maudlin self-pity
self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental
The investigation has uncovered evidence of corporate malfeasance
wrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
we must direct our efforts towards relieving the plight of children living in poverty
a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation
she was so emaciated she could hardly stand
abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food
the council is trying to wear down the opposition by attrition
the process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure
reports of a deal were dismissed as fictitious by the Minister
not real or true; imaginary or fabricated
he was one of the State's star witnesses in the murder inquiry
an official investigation
a puerile argument
childishly silly and immature
pull the wool over someone's eyes
to trick or deceive someone
the annual exodus of sun-seeking Canadians to Florida
a mass departure of people
you could well place us both in peril
serious and immediate danger.
foist vs foil
foist = impose an unwelcome or unnecessary person or thing on foil = prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding
work such as theirs will help to elucidate this matter
make (something) clear; explains
there is a dearth of evidence
a scarcity or lack of something
his perennial distrust of the media
lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring or continually recurring
a pithy observation.
brief, forceful, and meaningful in expression; full of vigor, substance, or meaning; terse; forcible
I waited an inordinate amount of time
exceeding reasonable limits : IMMODERATE
she swigged a mouthful of wine with relish
great enjoyment.
decanted the wine before the meal
to pour (a liquid, such as wine) from one vessel into another
she launched a scathing attack on the Prime Minister
witheringly scornful; severely critical.
a withering look
intended to make someone feel humiliated; scornful
the Minister may have exceeded the powers conferred on him by Parliamen
grant, bestow
If you had one of those Yugoslav names with a paucity of vowels, you might sprinkle in a few
smallness of quantity: dearth
The actual owners and operators of those restaurants, they’re traditionally depicted as small businesses, those putative cornerstones of American commerce.
commonly accepted or supposed assumed to exist or to have existed
the government realized that it was incumbent on them to act
necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility
staff were hoodwinked into thinking the cucumber was a sawn-off shotgun
deceive or trick
he was not guilty of murder but was guilty of aiding and abetting others
encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular to commit a crime
the methods and applications have ramified, generating many new insights along the way
spread or branch out; grow and develop in complexity or range
the horse waded through the red mud that mired it to its hocks
cover or spatter with mud
they saw themselves as bringers of culture to poor benighted peoples
in a state of pitiful or contemptible intellectual or moral ignorance
I exhorted her to be a good child
strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something
a reverent crowd of worshippers
feeling or showing deep and solemn respect
The corporate class has been providing a comfortable feeding trough for political elites who want in on their party
a long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals
a gigantic wolfhound with a fearful, gaping maw
the jaws or throat of a voracious animal
We even track the type of stone provided by each quarry
a place, typically a large, deep pit, from which stone or other materials are or have been extracted.
we have no wish to be trammelled by convention
deprive of freedom of action