150921 Synonyms Flashcards
commence
v. to start
ex: Let the games commence!
prejudice
opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
ex: People should not have prejudice against disabled people.
bias
inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair.
ex: I have a bias against Korean food - I think it’s just the best food in the world! But my Indian friends disagree!
thrifty
using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully.
ex: Grandma is very thrifty, and does not waste money on silly things like toys and candy.
frugal
using money and other rescues carefully and not wastefully.
ex: Grandpa is not so frugal - he bought all the toys that we asked him to buy for us.
obstinate
stubborn
ex: HY can be so obstinate sometimes, she just won’t do what I ask her to do!
modern
relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past.
ex: I prefer modern art over traditional art - I think it looks a lot more interesting!
stale
(of food) no longer fresh and pleasant to eat; hard, musty, or dry.
ex: The apples turned stale after about a week
contemporary
belonging to or occurring in the present.
ex: I like contemporary music, like Michael Jackson. But I also like classical music, like Mozart and Bach!
He has a chip on his shoulder
Upset or angry about something that happened in the past
He can’t cut the mustard
Not a good enough standard.
ex: She didn’t make the String Ensemble this year - she just couldn’t cut the mustard.
To bend over backwards
Prepared to make an effort; willing to do whatever it takes.
ex: Amy bent over backwards to try to win the heart of the handsome boy - she fetched his books, his food, and even walked his dog!!
To keep your chin up
To remain positive in a difficult situation.
ex: Hey - keep your chin up! It’s not the end of the world!
count / countess
nobleman/noblewoman
