lesson 10 Flashcards
(48 cards)
unconscious
in the state of not being awake and not aware of things around you, especially as the result of a head injury
implicit
suggested but not communicated directly
to determine
to control or influence something directly, or to decide what will happen
explicit
clear and exact
ultimately
finally, after a series of things have happened
misleading
causing someone to believe something that is not true
chaos
a state of total confusion with no order
assumption
something that you accept as true without question or proof
to deter
to prevent someone from doing something or to make someone less enthusiastic about doing something by making it difficult for that person to do it or by threatening bad results if they do it
to modify
to change something such as a plan, opinion, law, or way of behaviour slightly, usually to improve it or make it more acceptable
compound
a chemical that combines two or more elements
hurdle
a frame or fence for jumping over in a race
therapeutic
relating to the curing of a disease or medical condition
promising
Something that is promising shows signs that it is going to be successful or enjoyable
subsequent
happening after something else
to deprive
to prevent someone from having something, especially something that they need
diverse
including many different types of people or things
to imply
to communicate an idea or feeling without saying it directly
to elude
to avoid someone or something
to regulate
to control an activity or process by rules or a system
attitude
slightly aggressive behaviour (= showing willingness to fight or argue), or a failure to show respect that makes someone difficult to deal with
to enrich
to improve the quality of something by adding something else
predominant
being the most noticeable or largest in number, or having the most power or influence
playful
funny and not serious
