General words Flashcards
(40 cards)
Night shifts
Meaning:
Work periods during the night, usually when most people are sleeping.
Example:
I am still getting used to working night shifts.
He works night shifts at the hospital.
Extra Tip:
Opposite: day shift (work during the day).
What does the phrasal verb put on mean?
put on can mean:
to dress in / to wear (clothes, shoes, accessories)
- He put on his jacket.
- She put on some makeup.
Also can mean:
- to gain weight (I think I’ve put on a few kilos)
- to turn on (a device, music, lights) Can you put on the radio?
- to organize or present (a show, event, etc.) The school put on a play last week.
Pronoun
A word that is used instead of a noun or a noun phrase:
Pronouns are often used to refer to a noun that has already been mentioned.
“She”, “it”, and “who” are all examples of pronouns.
Physician GP (General Practitioner)
A Physician GP (General Practitioner) is a primary care doctor who treats common illnesses, provides preventive care, and refers patients to specialists if needed. They are often the first point of contact in the healthcare system.
Drastically
In a way that is severe and sudden or has very noticeable effects
Have you ever changed your diet drastically?
Gradually
Slowly over a period of time or a distance:
She gradually improved her English by practicing every day.
Mix up
To fail to recognize two (or more) people or things correctly by thinking that one person or thing is the other person or thing.
I often mixed up the wipers and the turn signals
Ashtray
A small container in which smokers leave ash and cigarette ends
Clothing
Things you wear to cover your body; clothes:
The boys must wear heavy clothing in winter.
Overtake
To come from behind another vehicle or a person and move in front of them
Highway
A main road for travelling long distances, especially one that joins cities or towns
Eatery
A restaurant or other place where people can be served food.
Hardly ever
Means almost never.
It describes something that happens very rarely or not often.
She hardly ever eats sweets.
Rarely
Means not often or seldom.
It describes something that happens infrequently.
He rarely drinks coffee
Colleague
consequence
The result or effect of an action or condition
He missed the deadline, and the consequence was a lower grade.
Son
A male child in relation to his parents
Well, I hope you learnt your lesson, son.
Mate
A friend
used as a friendly way of talking to someone, especially a man: Nice to see you, mate!
- an animal’s sexual partner.
My so-called mates
Sake
Means the reason why you do something or to help someone.
For goodness sake, Mark.
Apart
- adverb
Separated by a distance or by time:
They live apart now.
Cap
A soft flat hat that has a small part in front that blocks the sun.
Sour
-adjective
Having a taste like lemon or vinegar. (≠ sweet)
This milk smells sour — don’t drink it!
Vest
-noun
a piece of clothing like a jacket without sleeves, that is worn over other clothes for warmth or protection
He wore a black vest with his suit.
sleeve
-noun
The part of a piece of clothing that covers some or all of the arm:
This shirt has long sleeves.
