Vocabulary 1 Flashcards
(111 cards)
1
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He MAXED OUT at the gym today.
I MAXED OUT my credit card.
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To lift a lot
To reach the limit
2
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After losing his job, he really HIT A LOW.
The company HIT A LOW in sales this quarter.
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Toucher le fond
Dropped
3
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After weeks of rehearsals, she HAD her speech DOWN PAT and delivered it flawlessly.
Give it a few more tries — you’ll GET it DOWN PAT in no time.
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To master
4
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The hacker was arrested for his NEFARIOUS activities online
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Evil
5
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That’s the REAPER
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Faucheur
6
Q
Don’t be such a BOOBY
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Stupid
7
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The police FANNED OUT across the park to search for clues
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To disperse
8
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“His family DISOWNED him after he broke the law.”
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To reject
9
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“The artist spent months CARVING the statue.”
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Sculpté
10
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“$20 for a bottle of water? What a RIP-OFF!”
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A fraud
11
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The spy GOT THE DROP on the guards and slipped away unnoticed.
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To beat
12
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The wall was covered in crayon SCRIBBLES
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Inscription
13
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We sat around YAKKED for hours about nothing
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To talk
14
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Driving in the WHITEOUT was terrifying—I couldn’t even see the road.
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Blizzard
15
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Even though everyone disagreed, she HELD her GROUND and defended her choice
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Stay firm
16
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She WALLOPED him across the back of the head
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To hit
17
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She WHIPPED UP some scrambled eggs for breakfast
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To prepare
18
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I didn’t mean to interrupt, I just wanted to CHIME IN on that topic
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Joint the conversation
19
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The new evidence PUT TO REST any doubts about his innocence
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To conclude
20
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The kid kept PULLING ON ME to get my attention.”
All this stress is really PULLING ON ME lately.
He totally PULLED ONE ON you with that fake story
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Literal meaning
Peser (me pèse)
To prank
21
Q
Dancers have to stay LIMBER to perform those moves
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Souple
22
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The car came RAMMING into the barricade
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Ram = bélier
Claquer
23
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The mother kept a WATCHFUL eye on her toddler near the pool.
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Vigilant
24
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After being late three times, he was put ON NOTICE by his boss
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Alerted
25
He BARFED OUT his lunch after that ride
To vomit
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She’s REPLENISHING the snacks before the guests arrive.
Restore
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The new stadium design ensures clear SIGHT-LINE from every seat.
Line of vision
28
Nah, BEEN THERE, DONE THAT.
Nothing new
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DIBS on the front seat!
Prem's
30
That car almost hit us—what a CLOSE CALL
Moins une
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"You’ve been HOLDING OUT ON us
Hide
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She HELD OUT for a better deal before agreeing to the contract.
He HELD OUT his hand to help her up.
Resist
Extend
33
Can you CHIP IN $10 for the gift
Conribute
34
I had a total BRAIN FART and forgot my best friend's birthday.
Brain broken
35
He always thought he wouldn't AMOUNT TO MUCH, but he became a great artist
Become successful
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The movie didn’t LIVE UP TO the hype
Satisfy
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After dinner, I always WIPE DOWN the kitchen table to keep it clean
To clean
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I caught a CHEST COLD from my coworker, and now I can't stop coughing
Bronchite
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I needed to use a STEPLADDER to reach the top shelf in the closet
Escabeau
40
It’s pretty LAID-BACK, but we do get busy, especially in the mornings and on weekends
Relax
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Can you please TAKE DOWN MY DETAILS for the appointment?
Take down my informations
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He used a knife to CARVE OUT a small sculpture from the wood.
She worked hard TO CARVE OUT a successful career for herself
To cut
To create
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She had a SNIFFY attitude about the food at the party
Arrogant
44
The treasure was hidden SMACK IN THE MIDDLE of the forest
Completely in the middle
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The painting turned out to be a FORGERY of a famous artist’s work
Copy
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They had to HEAVE the sofa up the stairs
To lift
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There was a FORCIBLE entry into the building last night
Violent
48
You should HEED the weather warnings and stay indoors during the storm
Listen to
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GOOD GRIEF, this homework is taking forever!
Wow
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I heard the soft PATTER of rain on the window
Tapping
51
I missed the bus, so I had to HITCH A RIDE with a friend
Get a ride
52
After the earthquake, the city was covered in RUBBLE
Debris
53
She’s a strong PROPONENT of renewable energy
Supporter
54
The teacher found a NIT in the child's hair during a lice check.
He kept picking at every little NIT in the report.
Stop NITPICKING my homework!
Puce
Details
Pinailler
55
He had some UNSAVORY friends who were always getting into trouble
Bad
56
UPON FURTHER ANALYSIS, it became clear that the problem was caused by a misunderstanding
Avec le recul
57
I used a SPADE to dig a hole for the new tree
Pelle
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The ducks were swimming near the REEDS at the edge of the pond
Plants
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During the winter, the deer lose their ANTLERS and regrow them in the spring
Cornes
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The city has been focusing on BEAUTIFICATION by planting more trees and flowers along the streets
Make look better
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I go to the gym ON THE REG to stay in shape
Often
62
His fashion sense is always ON POINT.
Perfect
63
When the team was struggling, she STEPPED UP and became the leader.
We all need to STEP UP and finish this project on time.
Man up
Intensifier
64
The game was canceled ON ACCOUNT OF the rain
Because of
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The villain came up with a DASTARDLY plan to take over the city.
Cruel
66
The bad weather SET BACK our construction project by two weeks.
The repairs to the car really SET ME BACK $500.
Losing that important client was a huge SETBACK for the business.
Entraver
Coûter
Obstacle
67
The company will UNVEIL their new smartphone at the press conference tomorrow
Reveal
68
He managed to PICK THE LOCK on the old chest and find the hidden documents
Manipulate the lock
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I know I can always CALL ON you when I need advice.
Count on
70
We need to THINK UP a new marketing strategy for the product launch
Imagine
71
The INTRICACIES of the legal system can be difficult to understand
Nuances
72
After their argument, he brought her flowers to MAKE AMEND.
To apologize
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After the party ended, a few guests LINGERED to chat.
Stay
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The new marketing campaign is GEARED TOWARD young adults
Focus on
75
His guess about the movie plot was totally OFF-BASE
Incorrect
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I had to PART WITH my old car because it broke down.
Let go
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I had to MUSTER UP all my strength to finish the race
Gather
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Stop trying to MOOCH off me for lunch!
Dépouiller
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The company will DISCLOSE its financial reports next week.
Reveal
80
PLUMES OF smoke rose from the burning building
Billows (onduler/ondulement)
81
The autumn FOLIAGE turned bright red and orange.
Feuillage
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We SET OUT for Paris at dawn.
The dishes were SET OUT on the table for the party.
Start a journey
Arrange
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He’s AVERSE to taking risks
Hate
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The contract was found to be NULL AND VOID after they discovered fraud.
Invalid
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HOLD ON TO the railing so you don’t fall.
Can you HOLD ON while I grab my jacket?
S'accrocher
Wait
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I’m going to SWEAR OFF social media for a while to focus on studying
Quit
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There’s a SMUDGE of chocolate on your shirt.
Don’t touch the drawing—you’ll smudge it!
Tâche
Tâcher
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Becoming a doctor was her CHOSEN ENDEAVOR, and she worked for years to achieve it
Specific goal
89
The company will ROLL OUT a new phone next month
Launch
90
Sure, KNOCK YOURSELF OUT
Go for it
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I sent them an email, and I'll FOLLOW UP if they don't reply
Continue
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He ran fast, but I managed to CATCH UP WITH him.
I want to CATCH UP WITH you.
Rattraper
Talk
93
The party was a real DELIGHT!
Pleasure
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I need to make sure my resume is UP TO DATE before applying for jobs
A jour
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The UPKEEP of the house is expensive
Maintenance
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The company PRIDE ITSELF on excellent customer service
Feel proud
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The library books are OVERDUE; I should have returned them last week
Late
98
Take your umbrella, LEST it rain.
Au cas où
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She ROCKS the baby to sleep.
The news ROCKED the entire community.
My mom has been my ROCK through tough times.
You're rock
Balancer
Affected
Point de repère
tu gères
100
She STRUNG lights across the ceiling.
The novel is STRUNG together by short, connected stories.
She was so STRUNG OUT after the exam that she couldn’t sleep.
(past of string)
Accrocher
Connect
Stressed
101
Trees SHED their leaves in autumn
Let go
102
We’ve already discussed the problem, now let’s GET ON WITH IT
Proceed
103
The stone hit the lake and made RIPPLES across the water.
He spoke in RIDDLES, never giving a straight answer
Ondulations
Devinette
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The cows are GRAZING in the field.
The cat's tail GRAZED my leg.
I didn’t eat lunch, just GRAZED on chips.
The baker GLAZED the dough with an egg wash.
Brouter
Effleurer
Grignoter
Cover
105
The cat used its CLAW to scratch the couch.
The toddler started to CRAWL on the carpet
Griffe
Ramper
106
She was WARY of the dog because it was growling
Careful
107
Silas was WEAVING at his loom when the blacksmith called at his cottage.
The motorbike was WEAVING between the cars.
(past tense : Wove)
Tisser
Zigzagger
108
The price of gas SHOT UP overnight.
He SHOT UP from his seat when he heard the news.
He SHOT UP into the air with his paintball gun.
(present tense = shoot up)
Increase
Move
To shoot
109
He PROPPED UP the broken shelf with a stack of books
(Present tense : prop up)
To support
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He SWIPED a cookie from the jar when no one was looking.
He SWIPED his hand across the table to clear off the crumbs.
The baseball player SWIPED the bat across the ball, hitting a home run.
Steal
Glisser
Hit
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They had to LIVE OFF canned food during the storm
Depend on
