Vocabulary Flashcards
(60 cards)
(noun)
disagreements or fighting between different groups of people.
There was widespread _____ which then led to a violent revolution.
unrest
(verb)
to stop something, especially by using force.
The military were deployed to _____ the protests.
quell
(phrasal verb)
to be as good as or to fulfill.
He made promises he couldn’t ____ ____ ____ .
She has never been able to ___ ____ _____ her parents’ high expectations.
live up to
(phrasal verb)
To do someone’s work for them because they can’t do it themselves.
Could you ____ _____ for me at this meeting? I don’t feel well.
When a high school teacher is sick, a supply teacher who doesn’t know the students generally ____ _____ .
fill in
(phrasal verb / adjective)
to cause someone to be very upset/angry/frustrated.
I get really ____ _____ when people speak over me in meetings.
Bigotry and intolerance ____ me _____ .
work up
(noun)
A strong, unreasonable dislike of people who have different beliefs/ways of life.
Intolerance.
There is a lot of ______ in this country and the best way to deal with it is with education.
bigotry
(verb)
practice a show/concert/presentation before doing it for real.
We haven’t _____ enough. I’m worried the actors are going to make mistakes.
To feel confident in a presentation you should _____ as much as possible.
rehearse
(phrasal verb)
to make something less difficult or problematic
The Vikings ____ _____ the harder parts of English
smooth away
(connector)
introduce an exception
The geese were all white, ____ _____a gray one in the middle of the herd.
except for
apart from
(phrasal verb)
to arrive, often late or unexpectedly.
If you _____ _____ late again you’ll be suspended!
He ____ ____ with a bunch of beautiful flowers!
turn up
(verb phrase)
to misunderstand or misinterpret a situation.
Let me explain everything very clearly, I don’t want you to ___ ___ ___ ___ .
get the wrong idea
(verb phrase)
to refuse to have your mind changed or be convinced of a position that is different from your own.
No, I won’t negotiate. I’m going to ___ ____ ____ ____.
stick to one’s guns
(phrasal verb)
to have an animal killed because it is old/sick.
I was devastated when we _____ my dog _____ .
put down
(noun / verb)
to make unsolicited, sexually charged comments to someone in a public space.
A lot of people don’t understand how offensive _____ can be.
He was fired for ______ at women.
catcalling/catcall
(phrasal verb)
To move very powerfully through a place or building, destroying it.
The tornado ___ ___ the village.
rip through
(idiom)
Someone without pretensions who is realistic and practical.
It’s rare to meet a millionaire who is ____ ____ ____ .
down-to-earth
(idiom)
To make a special effort to do something. To do more than is expected of you to achieve good results.
Our team is so productive because everyone ____ ____ _____ _____ when it’s required.
go the extra mile
(adjective)
with imperfections
I’m sorry I made a mistake! I’m a _____ human being like everyone else!
flawed
(verb)
to make something stronger or more powerful
The president _______ a lot of criticism with his unempathetic response to the crisis.
fuel
(adjective)
Funny in a smart way.
She made a ______ comment and we all laughed really hard.
witty
(adjective)
Not exciting or interesting
Synonym: boring
For me watching a football match is incredibly ____ .
dull
(adjective)
Feeling very insecure and worried about what others are thinking about you.
I’m usually a confident person but when I have to give a presentation I feel so nervous and ____-____ .
self-conscious
(phrasal verb)
To make someone stop doing something enjoyable, usually because they have to do something else.
I’ll bring Paul to dinner, if I can ____ him ____ from his new playstation!
tear (someone) away
(verb)
To chase; to try to obtain.
My grandma always told me to ____ my dreams.
pursue
