Pack 3 Flashcards
(45 cards)
in a sudden, unexpected, and sometimes unpleasant way
abruptly (adverb)
to find and bring back something
to retrieve / Computers are used to store and retrieve information efficiently.
despite; not being affected by something
regardless (adverb) / This job is open to all, regardless of previous experience.
(used especially in reporting questions and expressing doubts) if, or not:
whether / I doubt whether it’ll work. / Anyway, it’s a good story, whether or not it’s true.
An *** thought or feeling is one that you do not know you have:
unconscious (adj) / my unconscious desire to impress her
an act of breaking a law, promise, agreement, or relationship
breach (noun) / breach of contract
the process of getting supplies
procurement (noun) / a substantial budget for the procurement of military supplies
being an extremely important and basic characteristic of a person or thing
intrinsic (adj) / Maths is an intrinsic part of the school curriculum.
seeming likely to be true, or able to be believed
plausible (adj) / a plausible explanation
a word or a part of a word that has a grammatical purpose but often has little or no meaning
particle
to continue as planned
to proceed / Preparations for the festival are now proceeding smoothly.
always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way
consistent (adj)
A ** surface causes you to ** easily because it is wet or smooth:
slippy (adj) / to slip
wanting very much to do or have something, especially something interesting or enjoyable
eager (adj) / eager for any news. / eager to meet you
suggested but not communicated directly
implicit (adj) / He interpreted her comments as an implicit criticism of the government.
only and not involving anyone or anything else
solely (adv) / I bought it solely for that purpose.
a heavy load that you carry
burden (noun) / We need to avoid putting a burden on taxpayers with this project.
something difficult or unpleasant that you have to deal with or worry about
burden (noun) / burden of view
to experience difficulty and make a very great effort in order to do something
to struggle / I’ve been struggling to understand this article all afternoon.
not having a strong taste or character, or having no interest or energy
insipid (adj) / a pale insipid wine / He’s an insipid old bore.
A conductive substance allows heat or electricity to travel through it
conductive (adj) / Aluminium is a conductive metal.
to say bad things about someone to influence other people’s opinion of them
to besmirch /bɪˈsmɜːtʃ/ / hey served to besmirch her reputation.
to hurry after someone or something in order to catch him, her, or it
to chase / She was chasing (after) a man who had snatched her bag.
comfortable, pleasant, and inviting, esp. (of a room or building) because small and warm
cozy (adj)
