General Flashcards
(42 cards)
Boba
ditz
Occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator.
posthumous
Husmear/Fiagonear/Curiosear
snoop
Slightly less formal alternative for “despite”
In spite of
An angry disagreement
quarrel
A religious belief; a faith
creed
The people who live in a determined area
populace
Synonym for “should”
ought to (btw: negative is “ought not to”)
Synonym for “should” that’s stronger because it implies a negative consequence if you don’t follow the advice
had better (e.g., “You’d better…”)
To play and move about cheerfully, excitedly, or energetically.
frolic
The consequences or aftereffects of a significant unpleasant event.
aftermath
A child, typically a badly behaved one (i.e., “mocoso”)
brat
Vejestorio (despectivo para un viejo)
geezer
Costumbres
mores
(Slang) To reduce the strength or intensity of something.
dial something back
Said of a person who is constantly harassing someone to do something.
Nagging
Without an equal; exceptional and unique
unparalleled
Antigu@ estudiante
alum
Antiguo alumno
alumnus
Antigua alumna
alumna
Alumnos
alumni
Dicho de algo que molesta
galling
A rejection or dismissal in which someone is treated as unimportant or completely ignored
(the) brush off
Something, especially a clue, that is or is intended to be misleading or distracting
red herring