What’s the point of blood types? Flashcards
(36 cards)
westerner [/ˈwestənə/]
someone from the western part of the world
flourish [/ˈflʌrɪʃ/]
[intransitive] to develop well and be successful SYN thrive
The economy is booming and small businesses are flourishing.
certainly [/ˈsɜːtnli/]
without any doubt SYN definitely
I certainly never expected to become a writer.
harassment [/ˈhærəsmənt/]
when someone behaves in an unpleasant or threatening way towards you
African-Americans have been complaining about police harassment for years.
hostility [/hɒˈstɪləti/]
1 [uncountable] when someone is unfriendly and full of anger towards another person
hostility towards/between
hostility towards foreigners
2 [uncountable] strong or angry opposition to something
The reform program was greeted with hostility by conservatives.
hostility to/towards
There is a lot of public hostility to the tax.
perfectionist [/pəˈfekʃənɪst/]
someone who is not satisfied with anything unless it is completely perfect
Many top athletes are perfectionists who drive themselves to excel.
custom [/ˈkʌstəm/]
1 [countable, uncountable] something that is done by people in a particular society because it is traditional → tradition
local/ancient/French etc custom
The guide offers information on local customs.
it is the custom (for somebody) to do something
It’s the custom for the bride’s father to pay for the wedding.
2 [singular] formal something that you usually do every day, or in a particular situation SYN habit
He awoke early, as was his custom.
anxious [/ˈæŋkʃəs/]
worried about something
anxious about
He was a bit anxious about the safety of the machinery.
anxious for
We were anxious for you.
curious [/ˈkjʊəriəs/]
wanting to know about something → inquisitive
Puppies are naturally curious.
curious about
He was curious about how she would react.
2 strange or unusual
He felt a curious mixture of excitement and panic.
stubborn [/ˈstʌbən/]
1 determined not to change your mind, even when people think you are being unreasonable
Why are you so stubborn?
I’ve got a very stubborn streak (=a tendency to be stubborn).
woe betide somebody []
British English used to warn someone that there will be trouble if they do something – especially used humorously
Woe betide anyone who smokes in our house!
used to say that someone will be in trouble if they do something – often humorous
Woe betide anyone who wakes the baby!
apparently [/əˈpærəntli/]
1 [sentence adverb] used to say that you have heard that something is true, although you are not completely sure about it
Apparently the company is losing a lot of money.
I wasn’t there, but apparently it went well.
2 according to the way someone looks or a situation appears, although you cannot be sure
She turned to face him, her anger apparently gone.
generous [/ˈdʒenərəs/]
someone who is generous is willing to give money, spend time etc, in order to help people or give them pleasure OPP mean generous to somebody She’s always very generous to the kids. generous with something Jim is very generous with his time.
desirable [/dɪˈzaɪərəbəl/]
1 formal something that is desirable is worth having or doing
The ability to speak a foreign language is highly desirable.
a desirable neighborhood
It is desirable that you should have some familiarity with computers.
2 literary sexually attractive
a desirable young woman
tradition [/trəˈdɪʃən/]
a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time, or these beliefs, customs etc in general
the traditions of South East Asia
the tradition that the eldest son inherits the property
eldest [/ˈeldɪst/]
the eldest of a group of people, especially brothers and sisters, is the one who was born first → old
eldest son/daughter/brother/child etc
My eldest daughter is 17.
demand [/dɪˈmɑːnd/]
1 [singular, uncountable] the need or desire that people have for particular goods and services
Production is increasing faster than demand.
demand for
the demand for new housing
in demand (=wanted)
As a speaker he was always in demand.
2 [countable] a very firm request for something that you believe you have the right to get
demonstrations in support of the nationalists’ demands
demand for
their demand for higher salaries
demand that
demands that he should resign
determined [/dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/]
1 having a strong desire to do something, so that you will not let anyone stop you
Gwen is a very determined woman.
determined to do something
She was determined to win.
determined (that)
He was determined that the same mistakes would not be repeated.
2 showing determination, especially in a difficult situation
determined attempt/effort
She was making a determined effort to give up smoking.
belief [/bəˈliːf/]
the feeling that something is definitely true or definitely exists
belief in
a strong belief in God
ancient [/ˈeɪnʃənt/]
1 belonging to a time long ago in history, especially thousands of years ago OPP modern
the ancient civilizations of Asia
ancient Greece/Egypt/Rome
the religion of ancient Egypt
2 having existed for a very long time OPP new
an ancient walled city
thoroughly [/ˈθʌrəli/]
1 completely She sat feeling thoroughly miserable. thoroughly cooked meat 2 carefully, so that nothing is forgotten The room had been thoroughly cleaned.
examine [/ɪɡˈzæmɪn/]
to look at something carefully and thoroughly because you want to find out more about it
A team of divers was sent down to examine the wreck.
Hegel’s philosophy will be examined in detail in Chapter 4.
examine how/whether/what etc
In the course, we will examine how and why Spain became a democracy in 1931.
examine something for something
The police will have to examine the weapon for fingerprints.
grave [/ɡreɪv/]
the place in the ground where a dead body is buried → tomb
At the head of the grave there was a small wooden cross.
archaeology [/ˌɑːkiˈɒlədʒi/]
the study of ancient societies by examining what remains of their buildings, graves, tools etc
