Book 5-1 Flashcards
to improve
to get better
we won’t go to the farm less the weather improves.
scales
an instrument for weighing
if these scales are accurate, Sally has gained two pounds.
(to be) successful
to do well
Jim’s business is successful because he works hard.
upset
unhappy, disturbed
Jane is upset because she didn’t pass the test.
though
although, but
Though they fight a lot, Al and Sue are a happy couple.
to get in shape
to get in good physical condition
Mark has been running on the beach every day to get in shape.
to shake
to move violently or quickly from side to side or up and down, to vibrate, to tremble
the directions on the bottle say to shake well before using.
to sway
to move from side to side
the people swayed as they listened to the romantic music.
to shuffle paper
to do bureaucratic work
Bill doesn’t like working in an office because he is always shuffling paper.
to worry
to torment, to bother, to be anxious
don’t worry, you’ll pass the test
to feed
to give food to
George will feed the dogs while we’re away on vacation.
to cheat
not to be honest about something
the students are honest and never cheat on the tests.
to rush
to hurry, to go fast
Susan had to rush to work this morning because she got up late.
cold cuts
slices of cold cooked meats
we had cold cuts and salad for lunch on Sunday.
to litter
to throw paper or garbage on the ground
it’s against the law to litter in most countries.
