English 1.0 Flashcards
Appalling
Provoking feelings of shock, horror, or revulsion.
To have a good moan about
The act of expressing dissatisfaction or complaints in detail.
Hackneyed
Something that has become overused to the point of losing its original meaning or impact.
Mundane
Pertains to the commonplace, ordinary, or banal aspects of life.
Corny
Characterizes something as overly sentimental, clichéd, or predictable.
Atrocious
Describes something as exceptionally heinous, cruel, or of extremely poor quality.
Topical
Concerns subjects that are currently relevant or of public interest.
Far-fetched
Indicates an idea or concept that seems improbable or difficult to believe.
Contrived
Refers to something that appears artificially planned or forced, rather than naturally occurring.
Undulating
Describes a smooth, wave-like motion or pattern.
To mooch
The act of obtaining something, often without giving anything in return, typically by requesting or begging.
Laid-back
Characterizes a person or atmosphere as relaxed, casual, or easygoing.
Languorous
Mentally or physically tired or not active, in a way that feels or looks pleasant:
Haphazard
Indicates a lack of order, planning, or direction.
Meanderings
Refers to a winding or indirect path or journey, often used metaphorically for thoughts or conversations.
Quaint
Describes something as charmingly old-fashioned, unique, or unusual in an endearing way.
Vociferous
Characterizes a loud and passionate expression of feelings or opinions.
Deleterious
Describes something as harmful or damaging.
Trawl
The act of conducting a comprehensive or exhaustive search.
Laborious
Describes a task or process that requires significant effort and time.
Conductive
Describes a material or medium’s ability to transmit heat, sound, or electricity.
Disseminate
The act of spreading or distributing information widely.
Unfounded
Describes a belief or statement lacking a solid basis, evidence, or justification.
Conjectural
Refers to statements or conclusions based on incomplete information or speculation.
Suggestive of
Implies or hints at something
Evocative
Brings strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
Reminiscent
Tends to remind one of something
Derelict
In a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect
Take heed
Pay attention to
Lorries
Large, heavy motor vehicles for transporting goods or troops
Stranded
Left without the means to move from somewhere
Believe or accept something completely
Beaten track
A route frequently traveled; not novel or original
Inducing emotions
Causing feelings or emotions to occur
Help yourself to
Take something without needing permission
Heinous
Very bad and shocking
Listlesness
No energy, enthusiasm, unwilling to do anything requiring effort
Derogatory
Expressing a low opinion or showing a lack of respect for someone or something.
Hierarchical
Arranged in order of rank or level of importance.
Gruesome
Causing shock or horror; grisly.
Solitary confinement
The isolation of a prisoner in a separate cell as a punishment.
Emaciated
Abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or lack of food.
Gaunt
Lean and haggard, especially due to suffering, hunger, or age.
After weeks of illness, he looked gaunt and pale, with his cheekbones more pronounced than ever.”
Ruthless
Having or showing no pity or compassion for others.
Upheaval
A violent or sudden change or disruption.
To heave
- to lift or haul something with great effort or throw it forcefully
- to feel as if you’re going to puke or be close to that but probably not vomiting eventually
- [heaving] busy, full of people (eg bar)
A mare
A female horse.
In old English: An evil spirit choking sleeping people
To mar
To impair the quality or appearance of; to spoil.
Mere
Being nothing more than; only.
Marred
Damaged or spoiled.
Make the way
To pave a path or create an opportunity.
Innumerable
Too many to be counted.
Dispossessed
To deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions.
Champion against
To fight or stand up against.
Implausible
Not seeming reasonable or probable; unlikely.
Disjoined
Being separated or disconnected.
Reverent
Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect.
Auspicious
Conducive to success; favorable.
Cultivate
To prepare and use land for crops or gardening.
Assaible
Capable of being attacked or assaulted.
Unassaible
Not susceptible to attack; impregnable.
Cluttered
Filled or covered in a disorderly manner.
Apt
Appropriate or suitable in the circumstances.
Inept
Having or showing no skill; clumsy.
Over-play
To give too much importance to or to exaggerate.
The emergence of
The process of coming into view or becoming exposed.
Kissing cousins who never married
Two or more things that are closely related or similar in some way.
Nit-picking
Looking for small or unimportant errors or faults, especially in order to criticize unnecessarily.
Fraught
Filled with or likely to result in something undesirable.
Acronym
an abbreviation consisting of the first letters of each word in the name of something, pronounced as a word:
On a par with
Equivalent to; equal in quality or level.
To cloak
To hide, cover, or disguise something.
Humble (referring to the object)
Not large or special in any way; ordinary.
Hence (connecting)
As a consequence; for this reason.
Suggestive of
Tending to suggest or imply something.
Evocative
Bringing strong memories, images, or feelings to mind.
Reminiscent
Deeply nostalgic
Derelict
In a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect.
Take heed
To pay careful attention to.
