Unit 6a Flashcards
(46 cards)
What does ‘abrupt’ mean?
Sudden and unexpected.
What does ‘adjust’ mean?
To change something slightly to achieve a desired fit, appearance, or result.
What does ‘blur’ mean?
To make or become unclear or less distinct.
What does ‘brake’ mean?
A device for slowing or stopping a vehicle.
What does ‘bear, can’t bear’ mean?
To be unable to tolerate or endure something.
What is ‘color-blind’ or ‘color-blindness’?
A condition where a person cannot distinguish certain colors.
What does ‘content’ mean?
In a state of satisfaction.
What does ‘disability’ mean?
A physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements, senses, or activities.
What does ‘have mixed feelings’ mean?
To have conflicting emotions about something.
What does ‘indifferent’ mean?
Having no particular interest or concern.
What does ‘intense’ mean?
Of extreme force, degree, or strength.
What does ‘judge’ mean (verb and noun)?
To form an opinion or conclusion about something; a person who decides cases in a court of law.
What does ‘lose patience’ mean?
To become annoyed or angry due to a delay or difficulty.
What does ‘patient’ mean?
Able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed.
What does ‘other than that’ mean?
In addition to what has been mentioned.
What does ‘out of the blue’ mean?
Unexpectedly; without warning.
What does ‘outcome’ mean?
The result or effect of an action or event.
What does ‘perception’ mean?
The way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted.
What does ‘plead’ mean (verb)?
To make an emotional appeal.
What does ‘precise’ mean?
Exact and accurate.
What does ‘range’ mean (noun)?
The area of variation between upper and lower limits.
What does ‘regain’ mean?
To obtain possession or use of something again.
What does ‘reluctant’ mean?
Unwilling and hesitant.
What does ‘resume’ mean (verb)?
To begin again or continue after a pause.
