41 Flashcards
Sinew
a piece of tough fibrous tissue uniting muscle to bone or bone to bone; a tendon or ligament.
“the sinews in her neck”
the parts of a structure, system, or thing that give it strength or bind it together.
“the sinews of government”
Wade into the market
they get involved in a very determined and forceful way, often without thinking enough about the consequences of their actions.
reticent
not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily.
“she was extremely reticent about her personal affairs”
Similar:
reserved
withdrawn
ef·flo·res·cence
the formation of a powdery deposit on the surface of brickwork, rock, or other material as a result of loss of moisture on exposure to air:
“cover the brickwork to minimize efflorescence” · ”efflorescence stains on the walls” · ”efflorescences found on the sheltered undersides of shale ledges”
rapid growth or development:
“the state is enjoying an incomparable cultural efflorescence” · ”the efflorescence of capitalism”
Grieve
suffer grief.
“she grieved for her father”
Similar:
mourn
lament
be mournful
be sorrowful
sorrow
be sad
be miserable
cry
sob
weep
shed tears
keen
weep and wail
beat one’s breast
suffer
ache
be in anguish
be distressed
be in distress
eat one’s heart out
Opposite:
be happy
rejoice
feel grief for or because of.
“she did not have the opportunity to grieve her mother’s death”
cause great distress to (someone).
“it grieves me to think of you in that house alone”
Similar:
hurt
wound
pain
harrow
Authoritarian
favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority, especially that of the government, at the expense of personal freedom.
“the transition from an authoritarian to a democratic regime”
Similar:
autocratic
dictatorial
totalitarian
Inmate
a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital.
“inmates of the Louisiana State Penitentiary”
Similar:
patient
inpatient
hospital
Intimate area
the naked or clothed genitals, pubic area, anus, buttocks, or female breast of a person.
Heads-up
an advance warning of something.
“the heads-up came just in time to stop the tanks from launching the final assault”
Firm up
to make arrangements more final and fixed. The company has not yet firmed up its plans for expansion.
Ink
sign (a contract).
“she’s just inked a deal to host her own talk show”
Rosetta stone
one that gives a clue to understanding 手がかり
Latch on
: to grab and hold (something) He latched onto her arm and wouldn’t let go. often used figuratively. しがみつく飛びつくThe news media has latched on to the scandal. : to begin using, doing, or enjoying (something) in an enthusiastic way.
Incidentally
used when a person has something more to say, or is about to add a remark unconnected to the current subject; by the way.
“incidentally, it was many months before the whole truth was discovered”
Similar:
by the way
by the by(e)
in passing
en passant
speaking of which
while on the subject
parenthetically
BTW
as it happens
2.
in an incidental manner; as a chance occurrence.
“the infection was discovered only incidentally at a postmortem examination”
Similar:
by chance
by accident
Mnemonic
記憶を助ける［補助する］ 記憶術［増進法］の 【名】 〔記憶を助ける〕短い語句 ネモナック
pillory
晒し台 絞首刑台
cat‐and‐mouse game
イタチごっこ
Effervescent
of a liquid) giving off bubbles; fizzy.
“an effervescent mixture of cheap wine, fruit flavors, sugar, and carbon dioxide”
Undertow
あと引く味 引き潮
Vital statistics
quantitative data concerning the population, such as the number of births, marriages, and deaths.
2.
INFORMAL•BRITISH
the measurements of a woman’s bust, waist, and hips.
isohumulone
chemical compounds that contribute to the bitter taste of beer and are in the class of compounds known as iso-alpha acids. They are found in hops.
Beechwood
ぶな
Jé na sais quoi
a quality that cannot be described or named easily.
“that je ne sais quoi that makes a professional. なんとも言えない良さ
フランス語で、「私は、それが何かわかりません」という意味です。 これを、そのままの発音で英語に取り入れて、なにか言葉でははっきりと表現できない、例えようもない性質や物事を表す言葉になりました。Oct 30, 2017
Diacethyl
chemical compound with formula C4H6O2, occurring naturally as a by-product of fermentation, and commonly added to margarine and other foods because of its buttery taste
Emulate
Imitate
to copy something achieved by someone else and try to do it as well as they have:
They hope to emulate the success of other software companies.
Crisp
crisp” beer will be dry, meaning it has very low residual sugars and its flavor won’t linger in your mouth after you’ve taken a sip.
Zesty
having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy flavor
Plate
serve or arrange (food) on a plate or plates before a meal.
“overcooked vegetables won’t look appetizing, no matter how they are plated”
Squander
waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner.
“entrepreneurs squander their profits on expensive cars”
Similar:
waste
misspend
misuse
Lose the plot
to become confused by or unable to deal with a situation. She was so nervous she thought she was going to lose the plot.
Miffed
somewhat annoyed; peeved.
iffy
あやふやな、疑わしい
not completely good, honest, or suitable:
The milk smells a bit iffy.
No brainer
something that requires or involves little or no mental effort.
“the enormous popularity of his TV show makes the book a no-brainer for him
Roll with it
To accept, or cope with, any challenges as they come. go with the flow. take things as they come. ride with the punches
Rad
very appealing or good. The party was totally rad. [=awesome, cool]
Fling
short period of enjoyment or wild behavior.
“one final fling before a tranquil retirement”
Similar:
good time
binge
spree
Nose blind
loss of sense to certain odors after over exposure to them
Fly off the handle
lose one’s temper suddenly and unexpectedly
Screeching halt
a sudden and complete end
Aberration
departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
“they described the outbreak of violence in the area as an aberration”
Similar:
anomaly
deviation
divergence
abnormality
irregularity
variation
