C1 Flashcards
Concession
a : the act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
b : the admitting of a point claimed in argument
Imtiyaz, taviz, odun
a: As a concession we were given a day off work to go to the wedding.
b: Both sides make concessions because everyone tries to avoid confrontation
Indignation
Icerleme kizginlik
anger caused by something that is unfair or wrong
The decision to close the factory has aroused the indignation of the townspeople.
He adopted a tone of moral indignation.
Prevailing
Common, majority
It is the prevailing idea that…
prevailing attitudes towards education
the prevailing culture of anti-intellectualism
Upbringing
Yetistirilis bicimi - how someone was raised (by parents)
This doesn’t mean that he is superior to other men in personality, upbringing, or moral fiber.
Convey
show, communicate
this is how to honor his wife and convey his respect to her
You can also convey a message or information, which means that you communicate it to someone directly or indirectly through your words or action
Vague
1 not clearly or fully explained
Some aspects of the law were somewhat vague and ill-defined.
Witnesses gave only a vague description of the driver.
vague promises: The politicians made vague promises about independence.
2a vague feeling, memory etc is not complete, accurate, or fully formed
a vague idea/notion/impression: Simon had only a vague idea of where she worked.
a vague memory/recollection: I’ve got a vague memory of the hotel.
a vague feeling/suspicion: She had a vague suspicion that something was wrong.
Degrading
Alcaltici kucultucu onur kirici
Degrading punishment
I am not degrading real passion but what we wanted was what we felt that we hadn’t seen on-screen
The process of divorce is usually degrading for men
Ufuk
Horizon;
anlayis
Expand your horizon
Rush into
Try not to rush into a decision you may later regret
Nurture
The act of bringing up, nourish, educate, cultivate
Nurture a student talent
Yetiştirmek, terbiye etmek
Decree
To command, or order sth by decree
The government decreed a national holiday
The change was decreed by the president
The president decreed that the military was to be streamlined