Ss Book Flashcards
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Let someone down
To disappoint someone
Stubborn
resistant to change, hard to control, persistent
Sensible
rational, reasonable; wise, aware, considerable,
Absent-minded
The person who can not remember where the things are , were
Immediate family
The definition of immediate family can vary depending on the context, but generally, it refers to a person’s closest living relatives, typically their spouse or partner, parents, siblings, and children. In some cases, grandparents, grandchildren, and in-laws may also be considered immediate family members. The exact definition may vary depending on legal or cultural norms, such as for purposes of inheritance or eligibility for certain benefits or programs.
The green eye monster
Another name for jealous person, they can’t see other people being successful, being richer, healthier, envious
Techno-geek
A big fan of technology- the person loves technology and technological devices, machines
Reminisce
to talk or think about pleasant events in your past
At the party, my friends and I reminisced about our high school days. (this means we talked or we chatted about pleasant events in our past).
The adjective: reminiscent
The song is reminiscent of my childhood.
nostalgia
nostalgic ( adj )
a feeling that a time in the past was good, or the activity of remembering a good time in the past and wishing that things had not changed.
-Whenever I remember my childhood, I feel quite nostalgic.
-whenever I remember my childhood, a wave (or pang)of nostalgia comes over me. It means I get nostalgic whenever I just listen to the song which is reminisces of my childhood.
The adjective is getting nostagic about the past.
Blot out ( v)
erase; destroy
Blocking
Suppress
Usually we do this for the bad memories
that you have from the childhood you try to suppress, blot them out
Blot out: block
if you blot out an unpleasant memory, a thought etc, you deliberately try to forget it.
She closed her eyes, trying to blot out the memory of the day’s events.
Dim memory
Dark, faint,
Distant
Remote,
Hazy
Unclear, vague, foggy,
Biding memory
Enduring memory
Enduring memory refers to a type of long-lasting memory that persists over time, allowing an individual to recall and retain information for an extended period. It involves the storage and retention of experiences, facts, or events that can be recalled and utilized at a later time, often without significant degradation of the memory itself. 🧠💭
Strong memory
Vivid memory
Clear, you have clear memory of those days. you can remember ever single detail, photographic memory
Fond memory
I have fond memories of my childhood
Are the happy and affectionate recollection of past experinces or moments that bring a sense of warmth and nostalgia when remembered. These memories often evoke feelings of joy, contentment, and emotional attachment to a particular time, place or person.
Evoke (v)
Evocative ( adj)
Evoke: reminds you. This produces a type of feeling( a certain feeling) that you feel nostalgic.
Evocative ( adj): this song is really evocative.
Making people remember something by producing a feeling or memory them.
Remind
Recall
Suppress
Evocation
Lasting