verbs Flashcards

(77 cards)

1
Q

commit

A

to say that someone will definitely do something or must do something
(conprometerse)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

If you **enrol **or are enrolled at an institution or on a course

A

you join it

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

To tease someone means tease ??

A

to laugh at them or make jokes about them in order to embarrass, annoy, or upset them

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

If something sinks ??

A

it disappears below the surface of a mass of water.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

sit ??

A

to be in a particular position or condition

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

grant ??

A

to give sb sth or allow them to have sth that they have asked for

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

raise ??

A

(/reɪz/)
to cause a reaction

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

cheer ??

A

to shout as a way of showing happiness or support of someone or something

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

If you rub a part of your body or if you rub at it

A

you move your hand or fingers backward and forward over it while pressing firmly.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

If you scratch yourself ??

A

you rub your fingernails against your skin because it is itching.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

if part of your body or your clothes itch ??

A

you have an unpleasant feeling on your skin that makes you want to rub it with your nails

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

If you** record** a piece of information or an event, you:
… so that in the future people can refer to it. ??

A

write it down, photograph it, or put it into a computer
==log

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

track/ to keep track ??

A

to record or study the behaviour or development of someone or something over time

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

To target a particular person or thing means ??

A

to decide to attack or criticize them.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

compromise ??

A

to risk having a harmful effect on something
==endanger

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

harm ??

A

to hurt someone or damage something

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

if a story, book, report etc concerns someone or something

A

it is about them

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

If you tailor something such as a plan or system to someone’s needs, you ??

A

/ˈteɪ.lɚ/
make it suitable for a particular person or purpose by changing the details of it.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

If something suits you, it is ??

A

convenient for you or is the best thing for you in the circumstances.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

if you change your résumé to match the job you will be noticed more easily ??

A

to be suitable for a particular person, thing, or situation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

When someone proofreads something such as a book or an article, they ??

A

read it before it is published in order to find and mark mistakes.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

If you pursue a plan, activity, or situation, you ??

A

try to do it or achieve it, usually over a long period of time

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

If you outline an idea or a plan, you

A

explain it in a general way.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

If you seek something such as a job or a place to live, you

A

look for one.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
If you **attach** something **to** an object ??
you join it or fasten it to the object.
26
be willing (to do something) ??
to be happy to do something if it is needed
27
People often (...) when they’re (...), and sometimes when they’re (...) ??
yawn tired, bored
28
When a vehicle or driver **pulls over**, or when a police officer **pulls** them **over**, the vehicle (...) of the road and (...) there ??
moves closer to the side, stops
29
He **squeezed **the trigger, but nothing happened. to (...) something firmly together with your (...) or (...) ???
press fingers hand ?
30
automate: to use (...) to do a job or task ??
machines instead of people
31
conduct: to (...) and/or (...) a particular (...)
organize do activity
32
inherit: to (...), physical features, etc. that are (...) to those of your (...), grandparents, etc.
have qualities similar parents
33
steer: to (....) the (....) in which a (....), car, etc. (....)
control direction boat moves
34
address: to (...) about a problem or a (...) and (...) (...) you are going to (...) it
think situation decide how deal with
35
Please **convey** my appreciation to your President:: to (...) official (...) to someone
give information
36
The program will **prompt** you to enter data where required.:: to (...) somebody to (...) (...) them questions or suggesting words that they could say
encourage speak by asking
37
He stroked her hair affectionately.: to (...) your (...) (...) a (...), somebody’s hair, etc ??
move hand gently over surface
38
I had a sore throat and it hurt to swallow. swallow: to (...), drink, etc. (...) your (...) into your stomach
make food go down throat
39
I screamed and everyone stared stare/: to (...) somebody/something for a (...)
/ster/ look at long time
40
Hang your coat on the hook. hang: to (...) something, or to be (...), at (...) so that the lower part is free or loose
attach attached the top
41
He was the last man to be hanged for murder in this country. hang (...): to (...) somebody by (...) a (...) around their (...) and allowing them to drop; to be (...) in this way
somebody/yourself kill tying rope neck killed
42
As I turned left on a bend, my car started to slide. slide: to (...) over a (...) or (...) surface; to make something move in this way
move easily smooth wet
43
I'd been tricked and I felt stupid. trick: to (...) somebody (...) something which is (...)
make believe not true
44
She drew back the curtains and let the sunlight in. draw/: to (...) or (...) (...), etc.
/drɔː/ open close curtains
45
I met her (...) chance at the airport. chance/: (...) that some (...) (...) any (...) that you can see or understand
by /tʃæns/ the way things happen without cause
46
The doors open and shut automatically. shut/: to (...) something; to become (...)
/ʃʌt/ close closed
47
The government has been cautious in its response to the report. cautious/: being (...) about what (...) or do, especially to (...) or mistakes; not taking any risks
/ˈkɔːʃəs/ careful you say avoid danger
48
She was shouting, swearing, and acting in an aggressive manner towards the staff swear: to (...) rude or (...), usually because you are angry
use offensive language
49
The child ran into the road and was struck by a car. strike: to (...) somebody/something hard or (...)
hit with force
50
Two children drowned after falling into the river. drown/: to (...) because you have (...) (...) and you cannot breathe; to kill somebody by holding them underwater
die been underwater too long
51
I'll hold the door open for you. hold something + adj.: to (...) somebody/something in a (...)
keep particular position
52
We've got plenty of time; there's no need to rush. rush/: to (...) or to (...) something with (...), often too fast
move do great speed
53
Then I took out a cigarette and waited until he found a match to light it for me. **take something out of something**: to (...) something (...) a (...)
get from particular source
54
She refused to shake hands with him. shake: to (...) somebody’s (...) and (...) it (...) and (...) as a way of (...) or to show that (...) about something
take hand move up down saying hello you agree
55
She banged the door shut. bang: to (...) something or to be (...) with a (...)
close closed loud noise
56
She was often approached for help and advice. **approach** somebody for something: to speak to somebody about something, especially to (...) them (...) something or to (...) something
ask for offer to do
57
The field was bounded on the left by a wood. (bound/) be bounded by something: to (...) the (...) or limit of an area
/baʊnd/ form edge
58
The desire for peace transcended political differences. transcend: to (...) or (...) (...) the (...) of something
be go beyond usual limits
59
How much do you weigh (= how heavy are you)? weigh/: to (...) a particular (...)
/weɪ/ have weight
60
Just the size of the place amazed her. amaze: to (...) somebody very much
surprise
61
He didn’t dare (to) say what he thought. dare/ (to) do something: to be (...) enough (...) something
/der/ brave to do
62
I shouted for help but nobody came. shout/: to (...) something in a (...) voice; to speak loudly/angrily to somebody
say loud
63
Newspaper editors all strive to be first with a story. strive/: to (...) very (...) to (...) something
/straɪv/ try hard achieve
64
They set high standards of customer service. set: to (...) some(...) so that (...) it or try to (...) it
fix thing others copy achieve
65
Treat your keyboard with care and it should last for years. treat/: to (...) in a particular way (...) somebody/something
behave towards
66
She survived her husband by ten years. survive/ somebody/something: to live or (...) (...) than some(...)/something
exist longer body
67
She survived her husband by ten years. survive/ somebody/something: to live or (...) (...) than some(...)/something
exist longer body
68
Such jokes tend to reinforce gender stereotypes. reinforce/ something: to (...) a feeling, an idea, etc. (...)
/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrs/ make stronger
69
His aim was to unite Italy. unite/: to (...) people or things (...) (...) to form a unit; to (...) (...)
make join together join together
70
She insisted on him wearing a suit. insist on somebody/something doing something: to (...) that something (...) or that somebody agree to do something
demand happen
71
The only way to tell if you like something is by trying it tell: to (...), (...) or judge something (...)
know notice correctly | darse cuenta
72
His writing career extended over a period of 40 years. extend: + adv./prep. to (...) a particular (...), distance or length of (...)
cover area time
73
The beach was fringed by coconut palms. fringe/: to (...) a (...) around something
/frɪndʒ/ form border | colombia - venezuela border
74
Will you (...)ur the coffee? / to (...) a (...) by letting it flow from a container into a cup or glass
po /pɔːr/ serve drink
75
She (...)aned forward and whispered something in his ear. (...)an/ (+ adv./prep.): to (...) or move from a (...) position to a (...) position
le le /liːn/ bend straight sloping
76
People queued up outside. queue (up): to (....) in a (....) of people, vehicles, etc. in order to do something, get something or go somewhere
wait line
77
The writing blurred and danced before his eyes. blur: if the shape or outline of something blurs, or if something blurs it, it (...) (...) (...) and sharp
becomes less clear