Daily English Flashcards
(95 cards)
Ways to say “Hello”
Afternoon! Alright? Hey! Hi there. How's it going? Nice to meet you What's up?
Resemble (verb)
Meaning: Have a similar appearance to or qualities in common with (someone or something); look or seem like
Synonyms: Look like, be similar to
Examples:
They resembled each other closely
He resembles the description of a man seen getting out of victim’s car
In x On x At
In - General/Bigger - Time: Centuries, Decades, Years, Months, Weeks Place: Country, City/Town, Neighbourhood Examples: Let's meet in April / I live in Toronto
On - More Specific/Smaller Time: Days, Weekend Place: Street, Avenue Examples: Let's meet on Saturday / I live on Davisville Avenue
At - Very Specific/Smallest Time: Hours Place: Address, Specific Location Examples: Let's meet at 12 o'clock / I live at 141 Davisville Avenue
Hurdles
Meaning:
A problem or difficulty that must be overcome.
Examples:
Many would like to emigrate to the United States, but face formidable hurdles.
The first hurdle to be overcome was to avoid major civilian casualties.
Rip Up
Meaning: Tear something violently into small pieces so as to destroy it.
Example:
he ripped up her pile of old letters
Humble
Meaning:
Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s importance.
Of low social, administrative, or political rank
Example:
I felt very humble when meeting her
He is humble and a true gentleman who makes his choices based on honesty and integrity.
She came from a humble, unprivileged background
Bereft
Meaning:
Deprived of or lacking (something);
Sad and lonely, especially through someone’s death or departure.
Example:
Her room was stark and bereft of colour.
His death in 1990 left her bereft.
Bias
Meaning:
Inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair.
Example:
There was evidence of bias against foreign applicants
Clergy
Meaning:
The body of all people ordained for religious duties, especially in the Christian Church.
Example:
All marriages were to be solemnized by the clergy.
He wondered what any of his teachers would do if he had done that to a member of the clergy.
Sought
Meaning:
Past of “Seek” - Attempt to find, Attempt to achieve/obtain, ask for sth from someone.
Examples:
he sought help from the police
the new regime sought his extradition
Shred
Meaning:
A strip of material, such as paper, cloth, or food, that has been torn, cut, or scraped from something larger.
A very small amount.
Examples:
her dress was torn to shreds
we have not a shred of evidence to go on
Stir
Meaning:
Move a spoon or other implement round in (a liquid or other substance) in order to mix it thoroughly.
Move or cause to move slightly.
Examples:
I was stirring my tea, and the spoon got hot in my hand
A gentle breeze stirred the leaves.
Pull someone’s leg
Meaning:
to kid, fool, or trick someone.
Examples:
Don’t believe him. He’s just pulling your leg.
Under the weather
Meaning:
Slightly unwell or in low spirits.
Examples:
Consequently, today I am a bit tired and under the weather.
I didn’t go to the gym yesterday because I was a little under the weather.
Miscarriage
Meaning:
The spontaneous or unplanned expulsion of a fetus from the womb before it is able to survive independently.
An unsuccessful outcome of something planned.
Examples:
However, most miscarriages occur when a pregnancy is not developing normally.
Wendy miscarried after five weeks
the miscarriage of the project
Something went south
Meaning:
Things went bad.
Example:
He had a comfortable lead in the polls until things went south.
Loathe
Meaning:
Feel intense dislike or disgust for.
Examples:
She loathed him on sight
Truly, they are now loathed and despised in newspapers across the world.
Stop by
Meaning:
To visit someone for a short time, usually on the way to another place.
Examples:
I was passing your house, so I thought I’d stop by for a chat.
Keep in touch
Meaning:
To maintain contact with another person, especially at intervals so as to remain up to date with each other’s lives.
Examples:
My old high school friends and I tried keeping in touch once we graduated, but we all started drifting apart once college got underway.
It was so good to see you again, cousin Jeb—keep in touch!
Inherent
Meaning:
Existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute.
Examples:
This demonstrates the inherent uncertainty within certain areas of the criminal law.
There are many things in life which have inherent dangers.
On hold
Meaning:
Of a telephone call, temporarily suspended without being disconnected.
Paused, postponed, or suspended.
Examples:
Thank you for your query. I’ll have to put you on hold while I ask my supervisor about this issue.
I’ve been on hold for over an hour trying to talk to someone from the bank.
The project is on hold while we figure out why the website keeps crashing.
Come into play
Meaning:
Becoming active, operative, or effective.
To become a factor in a particular situation.
Examples:
All variety of perceptual illusion comes into play to cover up the flaws in the technology.
Once personal insults come into play, it’s very hard to resolve a situation calmly.
Eloquent
Meaning:
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.
Examples:
Their three books together make a powerful and eloquent case for the abolition of the death penalty.
The member who spoke before me gave us a very interesting and eloquent speech.
Bounce Back
Meaning:
Of an object, to return to its starting point by bouncing.
Of a person, to recover from a setback.
Examples:
I threw the rubber ball against the wall and caught it when it bounced back to me.
The doctors expect her to bounce back and make a full recovery.
I’m sure your daughter will bounce back from that scary incident.
