Toronto Flashcards
(40 cards)
For good
phrase
for ever:
She’s gone and this time it’s for good.
I’m going to kick the habit for good.
I’m done with cigarettes for good.
He had thought his cancer was gone for good but, sadly, this was not the case.
When I got married, I thought it was for good.
Den
N.
The hidden home of some types of wild animal
a bear’s/lion’s den
(disapproving) A place where people meet in secret, especially for some illegal or immoral activity
a den of thieves
a drinking/gambling den
He thought of New York as a den of iniquity.
(AE) A room in a house where people go to relax, watch television, etc.
(old-fashioned, BE, informal)
A room in a house where a person can work or study without being disturbed
He would often retire to his den.
A secret place, often made roughly with walls and a roof, where children play
They made themselves a den in the woods.
A den is a room typically used as a secondary living space or office. It is often a smaller, cozier room than the primary living space and can function as a library, home movie theater, or any number of other recreation spaces.
Wary
Adj.
(warier, wariest)
Careful when dealing with somebody/something because you think that there may be a danger or problem
syn cautious
•wary (of somebody/something)
Be wary of strangers who offer you a ride.
•wary (of doing something)
She was wary of getting involved with him.
He gave her a wary look.
The police will need to keep a wary eye on this area of town (= watch it carefully, in case there is trouble).
Imitation
N.
A copy of something, especially something expensive
a poor/cheap imitation of the real thing
This latest production is a pale imitation of the original (= it is not nearly as good).
imitation leather/pearls
The act of copying somebody/something
A child learns to talk by imitation.
Many corporate methods have been adopted by American managers in imitation of Japanese practice.
An act of copying the way somebody talks and behaves, especially to make people laugh Syn impersonation, impression
He does an imitation of Barack Obama
Contain
V.
Contain something: if something contains something else, it has that thing inside it or as part of it
This drink doesn’t contain any alcohol.
Her statement contained one or two inaccuracies.
a brown envelope containing dollar bills
The bottle contains (= can hold) two litres.
To keep your feelings under control
Syn restrain
She was unable to contain her excitement.
I was so furious I just couldn’t contain myself (= I had to express my feelings).
Contain something: to prevent something harmful from spreading or getting worse
to contain an epidemic
Government forces have failed to contain the rebellion.
Application
N.
*for job/course:
A formal (often written) request for something, such as a job, permission to do something or a place at a college or university
a planning/passport application
an application form (= a piece of paper on which to apply for something)
application for something/to do something: an application for membership/a loan/a licence
application to somebody (for something/to do something): His application to the court for bail has been refused.
Further information is available on application to the principal.
*practical use:
application (of something) (to something) the practical use of something, especially a theory, discovery, etc.
the application of new technology to teaching
The invention would have a wide range of applications in industry.
*of paint/cream:
an act of putting or spreading something, such as paint or medical creams, onto something else
It took three applications of paint to cover the graffiti.
lotion for external application only (= to be put on the skin, not swallowed)
*of rule/law:
the act of making a rule, etc. operate or become effective
strict application of the law
*computing:
(abbreviation app) a program designed to do a particular job; a piece of software
a database application
*hard work:
(formal) determination to work hard at something; great effort
Success as a writer demands great application.
Trader
(N.)
A person who buys and sells things as a job
small/independent/local traders
bond/currency traders
Being a sole trader (= a person who runs a business on their own) is a risky venture
Cattle
(N.)
Cows and bulls that are kept as farm animals for their milk or meat
a herd of cattle
twenty head of cattle (= twenty cows)
dairy/beef cattle
The prisoners were herded into trucks like cattle.
Consequently
(Adv.)
As a result; therefore
This poses a threat to agriculture and the food chain, and consequently to human health.
She failed her exams and was consequently unable to start her studies at college.
Outrageous
(Adj.)
Very shocking and unacceptable Sy scandalous
outrageous behaviour
‘That’s outrageous!’ he protested.
Very unusual and slightly shocking
She says the most outrageous things sometimes.
outrageous clothes
Purifier
(N.)
A device that removes substances that are dirty, harmful or not wanted
an air/water purifier
Ailment
(N.)
An illness that is not very serious
childhood/common/minor ailments
I got all the usual childhood ailments.
Below is a list of common childhood ailments.
Poultice
(N.)
A soft substance spread on a cloth, sometimes heated, and put on the skin to reduce pain or swelling
to apply a poultice
ضماد
Settler
(N.)
A person who goes to live in a new country or region
white settlers in Africa
Convert
(V.)
To change or make something change from one form, purpose, system, etc. to another
•convert something (into something)
The hotel is going to be converted into a nursing home.
The pub is a converted warehouse.
What rate will I get if I convert my dollars into euros?
Hot water is converted to electricity by a turbine.
•convert (from something) (into/to something)
We’ve converted from oil to gas central heating.
Convert into/to something to be able to be changed from one form, purpose, or system to another
a sofa that converts into a bed
To change or make somebody change their religion or beliefs
He converted from Christianity to Islam.
She was soon converted to the socialist cause.
To change an opinion, a habit, etc.
I’ve converted to organic food.
I didn’t use to like opera but my husband has converted me.
Tincture
(N.)
A substance dissolved in alcohol for use as a medicine
a tincture of morphine
medicine given in powder or tincture form
Herbal remedies are usually dispensed as tinctures.
Use 30ml tincture of myrrh.
Commercial
(Adj.)
Connected with the buying and selling of goods and services
the commercial heart of the city
She is developing the commercial side of the organization.
a commercial vehicle (= one that is used for carrying goods or passengers who pay)
Making or intended to make a profit
The movie was not a commercial success (= did not make money).
commercial baby foods
the first commercial flights across the Atlantic
(disapproving) More concerned with profit and being popular than with quality
Their more recent music is far too commercial.
The show was unashamedly commercial, with little artistic merit.
(of television or radio) Paid for by the money charged for broadcasting advertisements
a commercial radio station/TV channel
Conduct
(V.)
Conduct something (formal): To organize and/or do a particular activity
to conduct an experiment/an inquiry/a survey
The negotiations have been conducted in a positive manner.
They conducted a vigorous campaign for a shorter working week.
Conduct (something): To direct a group of people who are singing or playing music
a concert by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Marin Alsop
Conduct somebody/something + adv./prep. (formal): To lead or guide somebody through or around a place
a conducted tour of Athens (= one with a guide, giving information about it)
The guide conducted us around the ruins of the ancient city.
Conduct yourself + adv./prep. (formal): To behave in a particular way
He conducted himself far better than expected.
The report challenges them to examine how they conduct themselves in the workplace.
Conduct something (specialist) (of a substance): To allow heat or electricity to pass along or through it
Copper conducts electricity well.
Equivalent
(Adj.)
Equal in value, amount, meaning, importance, etc.
250 grams or an equivalent amount in ounces
the price we would pay elsewhere for a broadly equivalent house
Eight kilometres is roughly equivalent to five miles.
The new regulation was seen as equivalent to censorship.
Prairie
(N.)
A flat wide area of land in N America and Canada, without many trees and originally covered with grass
Nursery
(N.)
Pl.nurseries
= day nursery
= nursery school
Her youngest child is at nursery now.
The children are at nursery three days a week.
(AE old-fashioned) a room in a house where a baby sleeps
(old-fashioned) a room in a house where young children can play
A place where young plants and trees are grown for sale or for planting somewhere else
Distinctive
(Adj.)
Having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed
Syn characteristic
clothes with a distinctive style
The male bird has distinctive white markings on its head
Ray
(N.)
A narrow line of light, heat or other energy
the sun’s rays
ultraviolet rays
The windows were shining in the reflected rays of the setting sun.
Ray of something: A small amount of something good or of something that you are hoping for
Syn glimmer
There was just one small ray of hope.
A sea fish with a large broad flat body and a long tail, that is used for food
(also re) (music) The second note of a major scale
Glory
(N.)
Fame, praise or honour that is given to somebody because they have achieved something important
Olympic glory in the 100 metres
I do all the work and he gets all the glory.
She wanted to enjoy her moment of glory.
He came home a rich man, covered in glory.
praise and worship of God
‘Glory to God in the highest’
Great beauty
The city was spread out beneath us in all its glory.
The house has now been restored to its former glory.
A special cause for pride, respect or pleasure
The temple is one of the glories of ancient Greece.
Her long black hair is her crowning glory (= most impressive feature).
