Unit1 Vocaburaly Flashcards
(29 cards)
Lenient
Not strict
He is lenient with his children.
Strict
Expecting people to obey rules
This company is very strict about punctuality.
Overprotective
So anxious to protect someone from harm
They are overprotective parents.
Rebellious
Resisting people in authority
I reached the rebellious age.
Obedient
Always doing what you are told to do
You should be obedient to your parents.
Spoiled
selfish
He is a spoiled crybaby.
Disrespectful
Lacking courtesy
His attitude is too disrespectful.
Consideration
Careful thought
I gave my answer after mature consideration.
Grief
Extreme sadness
She was crushed with grief.
Helpless
Unable to look after yourself
I am helpless against you.
Impulsive
Actuated or swayed by emotional
I sometimes do impulsive buying.
Manipulate
To manage or influence skillfully
He can manipulate her at will.
Manner
The way in which something is done or happens
He is refined in his manner.
Proceed
To continue
He will proceed with the meeting.
Reinforce
To give support and make it strong
They will reinforce a bridge.
Slam
To shut or put something with a loud noise
We heard a car door slam.
Wail
To say something in a loud, sad, and complaining way
He wailed with sorrow.
Writhe
To twist your body from side to side violently
He lay writhing in pain.
Get back together
To reconcile
I would like us to get back together.
Split up
To end a relationship with each other
A loving couple split up yesterday.
Have a falling out
To have a quarrel
They will probably have a falling out if they keep on like this.
Patch things up
To make peace with
He went back to patch things up with his friend.
Act up
To behave badly
He is a tough kid and he acts up a lot.
Talk back
To answer someone in authority in a rude or impolite way
Don’t talk back to your teacher.
