Term
|
Definition
adj
not having enough space or time |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
n
the small enclosed space where the pilot sits in an aircraft, or where the driver sits in a racing car |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
adj
lacking energy and effort |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
adj
improving a person's moral or spiritual condition |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
adj
1 describes a theory or argument that cannot be supported or defended against criticism
2 describes a situation that cannot continue as it is |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
adj
1 in name or thought but not reality
2 describes a sum of money which is very small compared to an expected price or value |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
v
to cause people to doubt someone's character, qualities or reputation by criticizing them |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
adj
1 beating with a loud or deep sound as "the plangent wave"
2 expressing sadness, plaintive |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
v
1 (t) to cheat, to deceive, to obtain by deceit
2 (i) to act deceitfully |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
v
to make an action or a person seem unimportant |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
v
dispute, discuss, debate about, verbally contend |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
n
a mark (^) placed in writing below the line, to indicate that something (written above or in the margin) has been omitted in that place |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
v
1 (t) to admit, often unwillingly, that something is true
2 (t) to allow someone to have something, even though you do not want to
3 (i or t) to admit that you have lost in a competition |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
n
the slightest amount of something |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
v
1 to build buttresses to support a building or structure
2 to make support for an idea or argument stronger by providing a good reason for it |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
n
a typical characteristic or feature of a person or thing |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
v
to weigh someone or something down, or to make it difficult for someone to do something |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
v
to officially agree that someone, often a young person, will work for someone else, especially in order to learn a job |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
v
to levy or furnish (a force) for military or naval service, to enlist; spec. to compel (men) to serve in the army or navy (in recent use, only the latter); to force authoritatively into service |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
n
the most important male servant in a house, usually responsible for organizing the other servants |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
v
1 [T] to pull something, especially with a sudden movement, in order to remove it
2 [T] to remove the feathers from a chicken or other bird so that it can be cooked and eaten
3 [T usually passive] to remove someone suddenly from a situation that is ordinary
4 [T] to remove someone quickly from a dangerous or difficult situation
5 to pull and then release the strings of a musical instrument with your finger to play notes
n
bravery and a strong desire to succeed |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
v
to praise someone too much and give them a lot of attention which is not sincere in order to get a positive reaction |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
v
to move your fingers across the strings of a guitar or similar instrument |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
v
to show pain briefly and suddenly in the face, often moving the head back at the same time |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
v
1 to believe something to be true because it is very likely, although you are not certain
2 to do something although you know that you do not have a right to do it |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
n
1 bravery or confidence necessary to do something difficult, unpleasant or rude
2 the rudeness to do something that you know will upset other people |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
adj
(especially of a man) confident, comfortable and polite in social situations |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
n
clever, dishonest talk or behavior which is used to deceive people |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
n
want of tact or grace of manner, awkwardness |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
n
a small group of people with shared interests who often do not want other people to join them |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
adj
honest, not able to deceive |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
adj
not interesting; showing very little imagination |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
adj
very unpleasant and offensive |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
adj
quick and rude in manner or speech |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
n
1 a person or group that supports an activity or organization, especially by giving money
2 a person who uses a particular shop, restaurant, hotel, etc., especially regularly; a customer |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
n
a person who has given up their religion or left a political party |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
v
to state the opinion that a play, a book, a political action, etc. is very bad |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
v
1
to remove the skin from a person's or animal's body
2
to whip a person or animal so hard that some of their skin comes off |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
n
a scene of uproar and disorder; a riotous or uproarious meeting; a heated argument |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
n
a man who is about to get married or has just got married |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
n
an unpleasant or ugly sight in a public place |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
adj
1 made of brass
2 referring to the strength rather than the actual material of brass; hence, strong as brass |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
n
a person who loves luxury and pleasure |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
n
a person who is rude and does not consider other people's feelings |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
n
1 the strong and unreasonable belief that your own country or race is the best or most important
2 the belief that women are naturally less important, intelligent or able than men |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
adj
1 officially having the named position
2 necessary |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
adj
stylish and tidy in every detail |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
adj
very determined and refusing to be defeated by problems |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
1 having only a short distance from the top to the bottom
2 not showing serious or careful thought |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
n
the ability to understand an event or situation only after it has happened |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
n
a sudden desire or idea, especially one that cannot be reasonably explained |
|
|
