UNIT 2 Flashcards
(19 cards)
curt
If someone’s manner or speech is curt, it is rude as a result of being very quick
livid
extremely angry
be in the/someone’s blood
If an ability or skill is in someone’s blood, they have it naturally, usually because it already exists in their family
splash out (something)
to spend a lot of money on buying things, especially things that are pleasant to have but that you do not need
part company
If two people part company, they end their relationship
clique
a small group of people who spend their time together and do not welcome other people into that group
distressed
upset or worried
sarcastic
using remarks that clearly mean the opposite of what you say, in order to hurt someone’s feelings or to humorously criticize something
sullen
angry and unwilling to smile or be pleasant to people
indignant
angry because of something that is wrong or not fair
inconvenience
a state or an example of problems or trouble, often causing a delay or loss of comfort
invigilator
a person whose job is to watch people taking an exam in order to check that they do not cheat
referee
a person or organization that helps to find a fair answer to a disagreement
head
someone in charge of or leading an organization, group, etc.
short loan section
houses material that is in high demand and includes prescribed books.
nursery school
kindergarten
archive
to store historical records or documents in an archive
maintain
to express firmly your belief that something is true
