Vocabulary Flashcards
(109 cards)
1
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SKINFUL
A
noun INFORMAL•BRITISH
enough alcoholic drink to make one drunk.
“he had a skinful on New Year’s Eve”
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FORKLIFT
A
A forklift is a powered industrial truck used to lift and move materials over short distances
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BLADDERED / BLOTTOED
A
adjective INFORMAL•BRITISH
extremely drunk.
“Advice along the lines of, ‘Get ‘em all bladdered at lunch time and they’ll never notice’ has already been voted down as being impractical.”
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RUN OVER
A
phrasal verb of run
- (of a vehicle) knock a person or animal down and pass over their body.
“Anna accidentally ran over their cat” - (of a container or its contents) overflow.
“the bath’s running over”
Similar: overflow, spill over, spill, brim over
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FOND
A
adjective
- having an affection or liking for.
“I’m very fond of Mel”
Similar: keen on, partial to, addicted to, enthusiastic about
Opposite: indifferent to - (of a hope or belief) foolishly optimistic; naive.
Similar: unrealistic, naive, foolish, foolishly optimistic, over-optimistic
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FAREWELL
A
exclamation
used to express good wishes on parting.
“Farewell Albert!”
Similar: goodbye, so long, adieu, hooray, check you, au revoir
noun
an act of parting or of marking someone’s departure.
“the dinner had been arranged as a farewell”
verb (AUSTRALIAN•NEW ZEALAND)
mark the departure or retirement of (someone) with a ceremony or party.
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AVENUE
A
noun
- a broad road in a town or city, typically having trees at regular intervals along its sides.
“tree-lined avenues surround the hotel” - a way of approaching a problem or making progress towards something.
“three possible avenues of research suggested themselves”
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UTMOST
A
adjective
most extreme; greatest.
“a matter of the utmost importance”
Similar: greatest, maximum
Opposite: least possible, very little
noun
the greatest or most extreme extent or amount.
“a plot that stretches credulity to the utmost”
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ARDUOUS
A
adjective
involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
“an arduous journey”
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NUANCE
A
noun
a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.
“he was familiar with the nuances of the local dialect”
verb
give nuances to.
“the effect of the music is nuanced by the social situation of listeners”
Translated to: Matices
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BURGEONING
A
adjective
beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.
“manufacturers are keen to cash in on the burgeoning demand”
Translated to: Floreciente
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WHOLEHEARTEDLY
A
adverb
with complete sincerity and commitment.
“I wholeheartedly support your campaign”
Translated to: Con entusiasmo
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ENDEAVOUR
A
verb
try hard to do or achieve something.
“he is endeavouring to help the Third World”
noun
an attempt to achieve a goal.
“an endeavour to reduce serious injury”
Translated to: Empeño
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SPOOF
A
noun
1. a humorous imitation of something, typically a film or a particular genre of film, in which its characteristic features are exaggerated for comic effect.
“a Robin Hood spoof”
Similar: parody, pastiche, burlesque
Vulgar slang:piss-take
- a trick played on someone as a joke.
“word got out that the whole thing had been a spoof”
Similar: hoax, trick, joke
verb
1. imitate (something) while exaggerating its characteristic features for comic effect.
“it is a movie that spoofs other movies”
Similar: parody, take off
Vulgar slang:take the piss out of
- hoax or trick (someone).
“they proceeded to spoof Western intelligence with false information”
Translated to:
noun
1. parodia
2. documento apócrifo
verb
1. burlar
2. engañar
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CATFISHING
A
noun
1. the activity of catching catfish.
“with the Mississippi River far below its normal level, the catfishing kept getting better and better”
- INFORMAL•US
the process of luring someone into a relationship by means of a fictional online persona.
“he was a victim of catfishing himself”
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CATFISH
A
verb
- fish for catfish.
“we catfished until the wee hours” - INFORMAL•US
lure (someone) into a relationship by means of a fictional online persona.
“he was being catfished by a cruel prankster”
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THIGH
A
noun
the part of the human leg between the hip and the knee.
Translated to: Muslos
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SPARK
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noun
- a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire, alight in ashes, or produced by striking together two hard surfaces such as stone or metal.
“a log fire was sending sparks on to the rug” - a small amount of a quality or intense feeling.
“a tiny spark of anger flared within her”
verb
- emit sparks of fire or electricity.
“the ignition sparks as soon as the gas is turned on” - ignite.
“the explosion sparked a fire”
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FALL SHORT
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phrase of fall
fail to meet an expectation or standard.
“the total vote fell short of the required two-thirds majority”
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HARSH
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adjective
- unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses.
“drenched in a harsh white neon light”
Similar: grating, jarring, grinding
Opposite: soft, dulcet - cruel or severe.
“a time of harsh military discipline”
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CRUMBLE
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verb
break or fall apart into small fragments, especially as part of a process of deterioration.
“the plaster started to crumble”
Similar: disintegrate, fall down, fall to pieces, fall apart
noun
a mixture of flour and fat that is rubbed to the texture of breadcrumbs and cooked as a topping for fruit.
“sprinkle the crumble over the rhubarb”
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DAFT
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adjective
silly; foolish.
“don’t ask such daft questions”
Similar: absurd, preposterous, ridiculous
Opposite: sensible
infatuated with.
“I was daft about him”
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NICENESS
A
noun
the quality of being nice; pleasantness.
“her sheer niceness won her many friends”
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RASCAL
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noun
a mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child or man (typically used in an affectionate way).
“a lovable rascal”
Translated to: Bribon, Pillo
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SLAG
noun
1. stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting or refining of ore.
"the burning liquid iron was forming a scum of slag"
verb
1. (INFORMAL•BRITISH) criticize (someone) in an abusive and insulting manner.
"the film has been slagged by many critics for its improbable plot"
2. produce deposits of slag.
"most of the other contained materials are slagged"
Translated to: Escoria
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SURROGATE
noun
a substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.
Similar: substitute, proxy, replacement
adjective
relating to the birth of a child or children by means of surrogacy.
"paperwork that will allow them to move forward with the surrogate process"
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COMPLACENT
adjective
showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.
"you can't afford to be complacent about security"
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PAROLE
noun
1. the temporary or permanent release of a prisoner before the expiry of a sentence, on the promise of good behaviour.
"he committed a burglary while on parole"
2. the actual linguistic behaviour or performance of individuals, in contrast to the linguistic system of a community.
verb
release (a prisoner) on parole.
"he was paroled after serving nine months of a two-year sentence"
Translated to: Libertad condicional
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HMU - Hit Me Up
It's a request for social invitation, often posted online to announce that you're looking for something to do and to encourage others to reach out to you.
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STEADY
adjective
1. firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving.
"the lighter the camera, the harder it is to hold steady"
Similar: stable, balanced, firm, fixed, secure
Opposite: unstable, loose, shaky
2. regular, even, and continuous in development, frequency, or intensity.
"a steady decline in the national birth rate"
Similar: constant, unchanging
verb
make or become steady.
"I took a deep breath to steady my nerves"
exclamation
used as a warning to someone to keep calm or take care.
"Steady now! We don't want you hurting yourself"
noun
1. a person's regular boyfriend or girlfriend.
"his steady chucked him two weeks ago"
2. a strut for stabilizing a caravan or other vehicle when stationary.
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WRINKLE
noun
1. a slight line or fold in something, especially fabric or the skin of the face.
"she smoothed out the wrinkles from her skirt"
2. (INFORMAL) a clever innovation, or useful piece of information or advice.
"learning the wrinkles from someone more experienced saves time"
verb
make or cause lines or folds in (something, especially fabric or the skin).
"his hands and face were wrinkled by age"
Traduccion: Arruga
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HURDLE
noun
1. one of a series of upright frames over which athletes in a race must jump.
"a hurdle race"
2. a problem or difficulty that must be overcome.
"many would like to emigrate to the United States, but face formidable hurdles"
verb
1. take part in a hurdle race.
"this gelding hurdled fluently"
2. enclose or fence off with hurdles.
"a maze of individual hurdled pens"
Traduccion: Obstaculo, valla, vallar
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TERSE
adjective
sparing in the use of words; abrupt.
"a terse statement"
Traduccion: Breve, brusco
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ANNOYANCE
noun
the feeling or state of being annoyed; irritation.
"there was annoyance at the interruption"
traduccion: bronca
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LEVERAGE
noun
1. the exertion of force by means of a lever (palanca).
"my spade hit something solid that wouldn't respond to leverage"
verb
1. use borrowed capital for (an investment), expecting the profits made to be greater than the interest payable.
"without clear legal title to their assets, they own property that cannot be leveraged as collateral for loans"
2. use (something) to maximum advantage.
"the organization needs to leverage its key resources"
traduccion: apalancamiento
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FRINGE
noun
1. the border or outer edges of an area or group.
"the southern fringes of the city"
2. a decorative border of hanging threads left loose or formed into tassels or twists, used to edge clothing or material.
"the beaded fringe of her dress"
adjective
not part of the mainstream; unconventional, peripheral, or extreme.
"fringe theatre"
verb
decorate (clothing or material) with a fringe.
"a rich robe of gold, fringed with black velvet"
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GLITCH
noun
a sudden, usually temporary malfunction or fault of equipment.
"a draft version was lost in a computer glitch"
verb
suffer a sudden malfunction or fault.
"the elevators glitched"
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BLOAT
verb
make or become swollen with fluid or gas.
"the fungus has bloated their abdomens"
noun
a disease of livestock characterized by an accumulation of gas in the stomach.
Traduccion: inflar, hinchar
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WAIST
noun
1. the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips, often narrower than the areas above and below.
"he put an arm around her waist"
2. a narrow part in the middle of something, such as a violin or hourglass.
Traduccion: cintura
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UNWIELDY
adjective
(of an object) difficult to move because of its size, shape, or weight.
"huge, unwieldy arc lamps"
(of a system) too large or disorganized to function efficiently.
"the benefits system is unwieldy and unnecessarily complex"
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TAILOR-MADE
adjective
1. (of clothes) made by a tailor for a particular customer.
"tailor-made suits"
2. made, adapted, or suited for a particular purpose or person.
"he was tailor-made for the job"
noun
a garment that has been specially made for a particular customer.
"a lady in a red tailor-made"
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SQUINT
verb
1. look at someone or something with one or both eyes partly closed in an attempt to see more clearly or as a reaction to strong light.
"the bright sun made them squint"
2. have eyes that look in different directions.
"Melanie did not squint"
noun
1. a permanent deviation in the direction of the gaze of one eye.
"I had a bad squint"
2. INFORMAL - a quick or casual look.
"let me have a squint"
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SCATTERGORIES, STOP THE BUS
tutti frutti
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RUN sth PAST sby
(informal) to show somebody something or tell somebody about an idea in order to see their reaction to it
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BOAST
verb
1. talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.
"she boasted about her many conquests"
2. (of a person, place, or thing) possess (a feature that is a source of pride).
"the hotel boasts high standards of comfort"
noun
an act of talking with excessive pride and self-satisfaction.
"I said I would win and it wasn't an idle boast"
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PRECINCT
BRITISH
an area in a town designated for specific or restricted use, especially one which is closed to traffic.
"a pedestrian precinct"
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PUMP sth UP
: to fill with enthusiasm or excitement. : to fill with or as if with air : inflate. : increase sense
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NOT SEE THE WOOD FOR THE TREES
to not understand or appreciate a larger situation, problem, etc., because one is considering only a few parts of it.
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FOSTER
verb
1. encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable).
"the teacher's task is to foster learning"
2. bring up (a child that is not one's own by birth).
"a person who would foster Holly was found"
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ROUNDABOUT
noun
1.BRITISH a road junction at which traffic moves in one direction round a central island to reach one of the roads converging on it.
2. BRITISH a large revolving device in a playground, for children to ride on
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PROMENADE
noun
1. a paved public walk, typically one along the seafront at a resort.
traduccion: Paseo Maritimo, costanera
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SWEARWORD
noun
a word of a kind used to express anger or other strong emotion and regarded as coarse, blasphemous, or otherwise unacceptable in polite or formal speech.
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TWERP
noun DEROGATORY*INFORMAL
a silly or annoying person.
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SHELF
noun
1. a flat length of wood or other rigid material, attached to a wall or forming part of a piece of furniture, that provides a surface for the storage or display of objects.
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KEEP A LID ON
INFORMAL
keep (an emotion or process) from going out of control.
"she was no longer able to keep the lid on her simmering anger"
keep secret.
"she keeps a very tight lid on her private life"
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HALF-COCKED
adjective
1. (of a gun) with the cock partly raised.
2. only partly ready; poorly prepared.
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SCOPE OUT
to look at (someone or something) especially in order to get information
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SCARECROW
Espantapajaros
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TAIL WAGGING THE DOG
used to describe a situation in which an important or powerful person, organization, etc., is being controlled by someone or something that is much less important or powerful
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WAG
verb
|. (especially with reference to an animal's tail) move or cause to move rapidly to and fro.
"his tail began to wag"
2. move (an upwards-pointing finger) from side to side to signify disapproval.
"she wagged a finger at Elinor"
traduccion: menear
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BLOWBACK
noun
1. a process in which gases expand or travel in a direction opposite to the usual one, especially through escape of pressure or delayed combustion.
2. the unintended adverse results of a political action or situation.
"this is the blowback from all those aggressive public health campaigns"
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SULLEN
adjective
bad-tempered and sulky.
"a sullen pout"
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SULKY
Bad tempered
traduccion: resentido
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EMBOSSED
adjective
(of a surface or object) decorated with a design that stands out in relief.
"an embossed brass dish"
(of a design) carved, moulded, or stamped on a surface or object.
"a magnetic disk with an embossed pattern is provided"
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TAKE OVER
1. assume control of something.
"in 1938 the Nazis took over"
2. (from someone): to begin to have control of or responsibility for something, especially in place of somebody else.
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OVERHAUL
To completely renovate, making major changes in order to repair
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DULL
adjective
1. lacking interest or excitement.
"your diet doesn't have to be dull and boring"
2. lacking brightness, vividness, or sheen.
verb
make or become dull or less intense.
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DREDGE
verb
clear the bed of (a harbour, river, or other area of water) by scooping out mud, weeds, and rubbish with a dredge.
Traduccion: Dragar, dragado
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BARGE
noun
a long flat-bottomed boat for carrying freight on canals and rivers, either under its own power or towed by another.
verb
1. move forcefully or roughly.
"we can't just barge into a private garden"
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SET SAIL
hoist the sails of a boat.
begin a voyage.
"tomorrow we set sail for France"
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STAKEHOLDER
noun
1. (in gambling) an independent party with whom each of those who make a wager deposits the money or counters wagered.
2. a person with an interest or concern in something, especially a business.
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SWELL
verb
past participle: swollen
1. (especially of a part of the body) become larger or rounder in size, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid.
2. become or make greater in intensity, number, amount, or volume.
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DEPUTIZE
verb
temporarily act or speak on behalf of someone else.
"the post-holder is required to deputize for the manager in their absence"
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HOG
1. INFORMAL - take or use most or all of (something) in an unfair or selfish way.
"he never hogged the limelight"
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PLEA
noun
a request made in an urgent and emotional manner.
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FAIRLY
adverb
1. with justice.
"he could not fairly be accused of wasting police time"
2. to a moderately high degree.
"I was fairly certain she had nothing to do with the affair"
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REMINISCENCE
noun
1. a story told about a past event remembered by the narrator.
"his reminiscences of his early days in Parliament"
2. a characteristic of one thing that is suggestive of another.
"his first works are too full of reminiscences of earlier poetry"
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RESEMBLANCE
noun
the state of resembling or being alike.
"they bear some resemblance to Italian figurines"
traduccion: Semejanza, parecido
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TIGHT
adj
1. fixed, fastened, or closed firmly; hard to move, undo, or open.
2. (of a rope, fabric, or surface) stretched so as to leave no slack; not loose.
tighter: mas apretado
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PERTAIN
verb
1. be appropriate, related, or applicable to.
"matters pertaining to workplace conditions"
2. FORMAL
be in effect or existence in a specified place or at a specified time.
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WAFFLED ON
BRITISH
speak or write at length in a vague or trivial manner.
"he waffled on about his problems"
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BACKBURNER
postpone consideration of or action on.
"a planned test of the new ale has been back-burnered"
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ROSTER
verb BRITISH
place on or assign according to a duty roster.
"the locomotive is rostered for service on Sunday"
noun
a list or register, esp one showing the order of people enrolled for duty.
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DAM
noun
1. a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level, forming a reservoir used to generate electricity or as a water supply.
"the dam burst after torrential rain"
verb
build a dam across (a river or lake).
"the river was dammed to form Lake Powell"
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GIVE BACK
to provide help or financial assistance to others in appreciation of one's own success or good fortune
synonyms: refund, repay, return.
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STOREY
noun
a part of a building comprising all the rooms that are on the same level.
"each tower would be 14 storeys high"
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BLOKE
noun INFORMAL*BRITISH
a man.
"he's a nice bloke"
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PLOUGH ON
phrasal verb
continue steadily despite difficulties or warnings to stop.
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WINDSWEPT
adjective
(of a place) exposed to strong winds.
"the windswept moors"
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JARGON
noun
special words or expressions used by a profession or group that are difficult for others to understand.
"legal jargon"
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PLONK
verb
1. set down heavily or carelessly.
"she plonked her glass on the table"
2. play unskilfully on a musical instrument.
"people plonking around on expensive instruments"
noun
a sound as of something being set down heavily.
"he sat down with a plonk"
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DROP BY
make a casual or informal visit to a person or place.
"do drop in if you're passing"
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CARP
to find fault or complain querulously or unreasonably; be niggling in criticizing; cavil: to carp at minor errors. noun. a peevish complaint.
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METHINKS
verb ARCHAIC*HUMOROUS
it seems to me.
"life has been rather hard on her, methinks"
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PHONEY
INFORMAL
adjective
not genuine; fraudulent.
"phoney cruise-ship job offers"
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I MEAN IT
"I'm serious" or "I'm telling the truth."
Say this when you've complimented someone, but they don't seem to accept or believe your compliment.
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RING A BELL
phrase of bell
INFORMAL
sound vaguely familiar.
"the name rings a bell"
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UPON
prep
1. LITERARY on or onto something
2. FORMAL used after some verbs with the same meaning as ‘on’
"A police patrol happened upon a robbery in a bank yesterday."
3. FORMAL immediately after doing something or after something happens
"Barry had joined the army immediately upon leaving school."
4. if an event or time is upon you, it is going to happen very soon
"Christmas is almost upon us again."
5. used between two nouns that are the same for emphasizing that there is a large number of the thing that you are mentioning
"I’ve written to you, year upon year, and never heard from you."
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HEED
verb
pay attention to; take notice of.
noun
careful attention.
"if he heard, he paid no heed"
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ALBEIT
conjunction
though.
"he was making progress, albeit rather slowly"
Albeit means although. It's a contraction of all be it, but the unabbreviated phrase is not used.
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EYELID
Parpado
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JOINT
noun
1. a point at which parts of an artificial structure are joined.
"seal the joint between the roof and the house wall"
2. a structure in the human or animal body at which two parts of the skeleton are fitted together.
"she suffers from stiff joints and finds bending difficult"
Traduccion: Articulacion
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CHIP IN
to contribute something, such as money or time, to a cause or fund
"Every member of the team chipped in to help pay for the coach's surgery"
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LEVY
verb
1. impose (a tax, fee, or fine).
2. ARCHAIC enlist (someone) for military service.
noun
1. an act of levying a tax, fee, or fine.
2. HISTORICAL an act of enlisting troops.
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SURCHARGE
noun
1. an additional charge or payment.
2. a mark printed on a postage stamp changing its value.
verb
1. exact an additional charge or payment from.
"retailers will be able to surcharge credit-card users"
2. mark (a postage stamp) with a surcharge.
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REBATE
noun
a partial refund to someone who has paid too much for tax, rent, or a utility.
"the scheme eases the move to the council tax by giving rebates in the first year"
verb
pay back (a sum of money) as a rebate.
Traduccion: Reembolso, Descuento
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DUBIOUS
adjective
1. hesitating or doubting.
"I was rather dubious about the whole idea"
2. not to be relied upon; suspect.
"extremely dubious assumptions"
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CUE
noun
1. a thing said or done that serves as a signal to an actor or other performer to enter or to begin their speech or performance.
"she had not yet been given her cue to come out on to the dais"
2. a facility for playing through an audio or video recording very rapidly until a desired starting point is reached.
verb
1. give a cue to or for.
"Ros and Guil, cued by Hamlet, also bow deeply"
2. set a piece of audio or video equipment in readiness to play (a particular part of the recorded material).
"there was a pause while she cued up the next tape"
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SHORTCOMING
noun
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard, typically in a person's character, a plan, or a system.
"he is so forthright about his shortcomings, it's hard to chastise him"
Traduccion: Deficiencia
