vocab Flashcards
(35 cards)
sth that happens without being planned
accident (n)
to believe that sth is true, even though you cannot be certain
assume (v)
to make sth happen, usually sth bad
cause (v)
to say that sth is true, even though there is no definite proof
claim (v)
an event, thing, or person that makes sth happen
cause (n)
to make someone believe that sth is true; to persuade someone to do sth
convince (v)
to say what you think is wrong or bad about sth or someone
criticise (v)
to say that sth is not true
deny (v)
a conversation about sth important
discussion (n)
to think that sth is probably not true, probably does not exist, or probably will not happen
doubt (v)
a feeling of not being certain about sth
doubt (n)
to give someone confidence or hope
encourage (v)
to throw away, give away, or sell sth that you no longer want or need
get rid of (v phr)
to talk about other people or about things that are not important
gossip (v)
talk or a conversation about things that are not important or about people’s private lives
gossip (n)
perfect
ideal (adj)
to say or do sth that is offensive
insult (v)
an offensive remark
insult (n)
to try to find out all that facts about sth in order to learn the truth about it
investigate (v)
harmful or bad
negative (adj)
a positive experience, situation, result, etc is a good one
positive (adj)
to express strong approval or admiration for someone or sth
praise (v)
an expression of strong approval or admiration
praise (n)
to behave in a particular way because you want someone to believe that sth is true when it is not
pretend (v)