Lesson №4. Vocabulary. Flashcards
wind up
to find yourself in an unexpected and usually unpleasant situation, especially as a result of what you do
chill
to (cause to) become cold but not freeze
overwhelming
very great or strong
reveal
to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret
whine
to make a long, high, sad sound
pursue
to follow someone or something, usually to try to catch him, her, or it
contribute
to give something, especially money, in order to provide or achieve something together with other people
meaningful
intended to show meaning, often secretly
quotation
a phrase or short piece of writing taken from a longer work of literature, poetry, etc. or what someone else has said
restate
to say something again or in a different way
superb
of excellent quality; very great
the outskirts
the areas that form the edge of a town or city
toiletries
objects and substances that you use in washing yourself and preventing the body from smelling unpleasant
rival
a person, group, etc. competing with others for the same thing or in the same area
instalment
one of several parts into which a story, plan, or amount of money owed has been divided, so that each part happens or is paid at different times until the end or total is reached
