86 Flashcards
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naughty adjective
(especially of children) behaving badly; not willing to obey
a naughty boy/girl
naughty adjective
(especially of children) behaving badly; not willing to obey
a naughty boy/girl
punctual adjective
happening or doing something at the arranged or correct time; not late
She has been reliable and punctual.
fly verb
[intransitive] to move around freely
hair flying in the wind
by the way
(informal) used to introduce a comment or question that is not directly related to what you have been talking about
By the way, I found that book you were looking for.
insert verb
insert something (in/into/between something) to put something into something else or between two things Insert coins into the slot and press for a ticket.
thread noun
] a thin string of cotton, wool, silk, etc. used for sewing or making cloth
a needle and thread
needle noun
a small thin piece of steel that you use for sewing, with a point at one end and a hole for the thread at the other
embarrassing adjective
making you feel shy, awkward or ashamed
an embarrassing mistake/question/situation
glance noun
glance (at somebody/something) a quick look
to take/have a glance at the newspaper headlines
relieved adjective
feeling happy because something unpleasant has stopped or has not happened; showing this
She sounded relieved.
quit verb
[intransitive, transitive] (informal) to leave your job, school, etc.
If I don’t get more money I’ll quit.
recruit verb
[transitive, intransitive] recruit (somebody) (to something) | recruit somebody to do something to find new people to join a company, an organization, the armed forces, etc.
He’s responsible for recruiting at all levels.
roam verb
[intransitive, transitive] to walk or travel around an area without any definite aim or direction
roam the countryside/the streets, etc.
outstanding adjective
extremely good; excellent
an area of outstanding natural beauty
payment noun
[uncountable] payment (for something) the act of paying somebody/something or of being paid
What method of payment do you prefer?
package verb
to put something into a box, bag, etc. to be sold or transported
package something packaged food/goods
punctual adjective
happening or doing something at the arranged or correct time; not late
She has been reliable and punctual.
fly verb
[intransitive] to move around freely
hair flying in the wind
by the way
(informal) used to introduce a comment or question that is not directly related to what you have been talking about
By the way, I found that book you were looking for.
insert verb
insert something (in/into/between something) to put something into something else or between two things Insert coins into the slot and press for a ticket.
thread noun
] a thin string of cotton, wool, silk, etc. used for sewing or making cloth
a needle and thread
needle noun
a small thin piece of steel that you use for sewing, with a point at one end and a hole for the thread at the other
embarrassing adjective
making you feel shy, awkward or ashamed
an embarrassing mistake/question/situation
