u3 Flashcards

Question

What does 'disaffected' mean?

Answer 1

Not satisfied with your government, leader etc, and therefore no longer loyal to them ## Footnote Example: With huge student loans to pay and few jobs, many young people feel disaffected.

Answer 2

Not damaged or affected by something ## Footnote Example: An infection that’s resistant to antibiotics.

Answer 3

If two people see eye to eye, they agree with each other ## Footnote Example: We didn’t exactly see eye to eye.

Answer 4

Behave in the way someone has asked you to ## Footnote Example: Why can't you children just do as you are told?

Answer 5

Achieve the result you want ## Footnote Example: Bella is dad's favourite and he always lets her get her own way.

Answer 6

To live a very quiet private life and not do many things that involve other people ## Footnote Example: I don't like to get involved in office politics; I prefer to keep myself to myself.

Answer 7

To annoy someone by the things you say or do, usually without intending to ## Footnote Example: Robbie always rubs people up the wrong way -- it's no wonder he has so few friends.

Answer 8

A sudden feeling that you would like to do or have something, especially when there is no important or good reason ## Footnote Example: I bought these shoes on a whim, and now I've decided I don't like them.

Answer 9

Admire and respect ## Footnote Example: I've always looked up to my cousin because she's so cool and funny.

Answer 10

Develop a strong relationship with someone ## Footnote Example: I became very close to my aunt after my uncle died.

Answer 11

Appear to have a particular quality, when this may or may not be true ## Footnote Example: Mr Potts can come across as rude, but really he's a very kind man.

Answer 12

Enjoyable to be with because they are happy and amusing ## Footnote Example: Leah is funny and popular -- she's really good fun.

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Someone who says funny and clever things while seeming to be serious ## Footnote Example: You've got such a dry sense of humour; sometimes I can't tell if you're joking.

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To look or behave like an older relative ## Footnote Example: I take after my mum -- we both worry a lot.

Answer 15

To want very much to have or achieve something, or to be determined to do something ## Footnote Example: I've got my heart set on getting a new car once I get a job.

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If something such as a quality, disease, or skill runs in the family, many people in that family have it ## Footnote Example: Diabetes appears to run in families.

Answer 17

A feeling or belief that something or someone should be a success ## Footnote Example: Paula felt under a lot of pressure to go to university -- everyone in the family had high expectations of her.

Answer 18

Two things happening one after the other in a regular pattern ## Footnote Example: It's alternately sunny and rainy outside -- I don't know what to wear.

Answer 19

A situation when you are almost in a new situation ## Footnote Example: I was on the brink of asking Penny to go for a coffee when her phone rang and she walked away.

Answer 20

The habit of allowing yourself to do or have whatever you want ## Footnote Example: An occasional glass of wine was his only indulgence.

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The condition of being steady and not changing ## Footnote Example: Stability within the family is very important for childhood development.

Answer 22

Felt or experienced in your own mind but not expressed to other people ## Footnote Example: I managed to smile, but inwardly I was furious.

Answer 23

To make a connection in your mind between one thing or person and another ## Footnote Example: I don’t associate him with energetic sports.

Answer 24

Always behaving in the same way or having the same attitudes, standards etc – usually used to show approval ## Footnote Example: She’s the team’s most consistent player.

Answer 25

To behave badly, and cause trouble or annoy people ## Footnote Example: George has been misbehaving at school.

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A situation in which everything is happening in a confused way ## Footnote Example: A chaotic mixture of images.

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A process, usually a harmful one, in which something gradually but continuously gets worse or better ## Footnote Example: Unemployment rose and the city went into a spiral of decline.

Answer 28

Something that unites two or more people or groups, such as love, or a shared interest or idea ## Footnote Example: I have a really strong bond with my pet dog.

Answer 29

Not doing as well at school or at work as they could do if they worked harder ## Footnote Example: Any underachieving police officers will have to take further training.

Answer 30

To put two or more different people or things together and consider them as a single group, sometimes wrongly ## Footnote Example: You can't just lump us all together -- we're individuals with different needs.

Answer 31

The way in which people in a group behave, react, and affect each other ## Footnote Example: There is a very tense group dynamic in this classroom.

Answer 32

To dislike and have a low opinion of someone or something ## Footnote Example: She despised her neighbours.

Answer 33

To wait somewhere quietly and secretly, usually because you are going to do something wrong ## Footnote Example: She didn’t see the figure lurking behind the bushes.

Answer 34

One part of a situation, idea, plan etc that has many parts ## Footnote Example: Dealing with people is the most important aspect of my work.

Answer 35

Making you feel embarrassed so that you are not sure what to do or say ## Footnote Example: I hoped he would stop asking awkward questions.

Answer 36

If something catches you unawares, it happens when you are not expecting it and are not prepared ## Footnote Example: Tom caught me totally unawares when he asked me out on a date.

Answer 37

To begin to understand something ## Footnote Example: It took me a while to cotton on.

Answer 38

Refuse ## Footnote Example: Thank you, I never turn down the offer of a cup of tea.

Answer 39

Thinking or worrying about something all the time, so that you do not think about other things enough ## Footnote Example: Please stop being so obsessive about your food -- just eat it!

Answer 40

A possible future effect or result of an action, event, decision etc ## Footnote Example: What are the implications of these proposals?

Answer 41

If pain or the effect of something wears off, it gradually stops ## Footnote Example: The effects of the anaesthetic were starting to wear off.

Answer 42

To happen in a particular way, or to have a particular result, especially one that you did not expect ## Footnote Example: I can't believe it -- it turns out Sophia knew about the surprise party all along!

Answer 43

To say very firmly that someone must do something or must stop doing something ## Footnote Example: I must put my foot down -- the dog is not sleeping in my bed.

Answer 44

You realize it for the first time ## Footnote Example: It dawned on me that I have a better relationship with my grandparents than with my parents.

Answer 45

Treating difficult subjects in a way that is too simple ## Footnote Example: This is a very simplistic approach to the problem.

Answer 46

If someone or something has a tendency to do or become a particular thing, they are likely to do or become it ## Footnote Example: Greg’s tendency to be critical made him unpopular with his co-workers.

Answer 47

The quality that something has when it has been done in a clever or skilful way, with careful attention to small details ## Footnote Example: The play lacks subtlety.

Answer 48

The effect or influence that an event, situation etc has on someone or something ## Footnote Example: We need to assess the impact on climate change.

Answer 49

To look at something with all your attention ## Footnote Example: During the Olympics, I was glued to the television.

Answer 50

If people split up, they end a marriage or relationship with each other ## Footnote Example: Danny and Kate had a massive argument and split up.

Answer 51

Used to say that someone is unable to change their behaviour or feelings ## Footnote Example: When I see chocolate, I can't help myself and just have to eat it.

Answer 52

To not allow something to annoy, embarrass, or upset you ## Footnote Example: Lilian took the criticism in her stride and said she would try harder next time.

Answer 53

To talk about the same things ## Footnote Example: We've had this same argument a thousand times -- do we really have to go over the same old ground?

Answer 54

Likely to do or say something or to behave in a particular way ## Footnote Example: The car is liable to overheat on long trips.

Answer 55

To quickly and secretly steal something unimportant or of little value ## Footnote Example: I managed to sneak another slice of cake when no one was looking.

Answer 56

To praise someone in order to please them or get something from them, even though you do not mean it ## Footnote Example: Perry would always flatter Mrs. Mitchell by praising her cooking.

Answer 57

Very surprised or shocked ## Footnote Example: She was astounded by his arrogance.

Answer 58

Responsible for the effects of your actions and willing to explain or be criticized for them ## Footnote Example: The government should be accountable to all the people of the country.

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To put many different ideas, subjects, stories etc together and connect them smoothly ## Footnote Example: Summers at the beach are woven into my childhood memories.

Answer 60

A reasonable amount ## Footnote Example: My brother plays a fair bit of sport but I prefer listening to music.

Answer 61

Useful and helpful, or likely to produce good results ## Footnote Example: The meeting was very constructive.

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To force to accept rules ## Footnote Example: You're 18 now so I can't impose limitations on you anymore.

Answer 63

Your peers are the people who are the same age as you, or who have the same type of job, social class etc ## Footnote Example: American children did less well in maths than their peers in Japan.

Answer 64

Used to say that something would be even better or bring even more advantages ## Footnote Example: If they can do them both at the same time, then so much the better.

Answer 65

A radical change or difference is very big and important ## Footnote Example: They are proposing radical changes to the way the company is run.

Answer 66

Strong praise for a new play, book etc ## Footnote Example: The local ballet company received rave notices for its production of Swan Lake.

Answer 67

Slow and unwilling ## Footnote Example: She gave a reluctant smile.

Answer 68

To have something in your mind as a plan or purpose ## Footnote Example: I intend to spend the night there.

Answer 69

Careful, thorough, and exact ## Footnote Example: A rigorous analysis of defence needs.

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Easy choice ## Footnote Example: Leaving school at 16 isn't necessarily the soft option, because you'll have to find a job.

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Made to feel interested in something and excited about it ## Footnote Example: After I read Dan Brown's book, I was fired with determination to write a best-seller.

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To accept an unpleasant or sad situation and no longer feel upset or angry about it ## Footnote Example: I still haven't come to terms with my best friend going out with my ex-boyfriend.

Answer 73

Needing a lot of ability, effort, or skill ## Footnote Example: The course was so demanding that I almost gave up.

Answer 74

The quality of being able to move from one place, school, job etc to another ## Footnote Example: I may only have a Saturday job in a café, but I'm learning transferable skills.