USEFUL VOCABULARY (LESSOIN 4-5) Flashcards
(38 cards)
What does ‘to hitchhike’ mean?
To travel by getting free rides from drivers.
What is ‘would’ve’ a contraction of?
Would have.
What is the past tense of ‘catch’?
Caught.
What does ‘pouring’ refer to?
Raining heavily.
What does ‘to be in trouble’ mean?
To have serious problems.
What does ‘restless’ describe?
Unable to stay still; uneasy.
What is ‘a will’?
Strong determination or a legal document for inheritance.
What does ‘to lie still’ mean?
To remain motionless.
What is ‘parole’?
Early release from prison with conditions.
What does ‘to track smb down’ mean?
To find someone after searching.
What does ‘at least’ signify?
Not less than; a minimum amount.
What does ‘Lord, have mercy on my soul’ express?
A plea for forgiveness.
What does ‘to put behind a jailhouse door’ mean?
To imprison someone.
What does ‘to be faithful to’ mean?
To be loyal or dedicated to someone or something.
What does ‘to be dedicated to smth’ mean?
To be committed to something.
What is a ‘growth hacker’?
Someone who uses creative strategies to grow a business quickly.
What are ‘delivery services’?
Companies that transport goods to customers.
What does ‘fast & cheap delivery from door to door’ mean?
Quick and affordable transport of goods directly to the customer.
What does ‘to align with smth’ mean?
To match or agree with something.
What does ‘to be able to look at the situation from different perspectives’ mean?
To consider different viewpoints.
What does ‘intuitively’ mean?
Based on feelings rather than facts.
What does ‘persisted’ mean?
Continued firmly despite difficulties.
What does ‘sit back’ mean?
To relax and not take action.
What does ‘pushing’ refer to?
Making a strong effort to achieve something.