Words 19 Flashcards
(15 cards)
correspondingly (equally)
adverb
UK /ˌkɒr.ɪˈspɒn.dɪŋ.li/ US /ˌkɔːr.əˈspɑːn.dɪŋ.li/
buna bağlı olarak…
in a way that is similar to, connected with, or caused by something else:
Life in the city is more expensive, but salaries are correspondingly higher.
deteriorate
verb [ I ]
UK /dɪˈtɪə.ri.ə.reɪt/ US /dɪˈtɪr.i.ə.reɪt/
C1
to become worse:
Economic crises often deteriorate into social
unrest.
The weather deteriorated rapidly when it started
raining and the winds picked up.
swell
verb
UK /swel/ US /swel/
swelled | swollen or swelled
to become larger and rounder than usual; to (cause to) increase in size or amount:
Ankles and other joints often swell when
people travel by air.
The town is home to 3,000 people, but this figure
swelled to 12,000 in the same summer.
throwaway
adjective [ before noun ]
UK /ˈθrəʊ.ə.weɪ/ US /ˈθroʊ.ə.weɪ/
made to be destroyed after use:
Pollution will get worse as long as we continue to live in a throwaway society.
conscious adjective (noticing)
conscientious (putting a lot of effort into your work)
Most people are CONSCIOUS of the need to protect the environment.
CONSCIENTIOUS workers should be rewarded for their hard work.
continual (happening often; repeating)
continuous (without a pause or interruption)
The computer system has given us CONTINUAL problems ever since we installed it. Some days it works, other days it doesn’t.
The CONTINUOUS noise from the new motorway has forced many people to
move.
advise
verb
UK /ədˈvaɪz/ US /ədˈvaɪz/
to give someone advice:
Do not confuse with the noun, advice.
Can you ADVISE me on the best course of action to take?
He OFFERED me some excellent ADVICE.
PRINCIPAL
adjective [ before noun ] UK /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/ US /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/ B1 first in order of importance:
PRINCIPLE
noun
UK /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/ US /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/
principle noun (IDEA)
Many people refuse to eat meat on principle.
She was appointed University Principal in 2009.
The country’s principal food products are coffee and sugar.
I believe in the principle that healthcare should be free for everyone.
procession
noun
UK /prəˈseʃ.ən/ US /prəˈseʃ.ən/
a line of people who are all walking or travelling in the same direction, especially in a formal way as part of a religious ceremony or public celebration:
a wedding/funeral procession
The highlight of the carnival is a huge procession along the town’s main
street.
RISE verb UK /raɪz/ US /raɪz/ rose | risen rise verb (MOVE UPWARDS)
RAISE
verb [ T ]
UK /reɪz/ US /reɪz/
raise verb [T] (Lift - Increase)
As prices RISE, demand usually drops.
In response to the oil crisis, most airlines had to RAISE their fares.
nocturnal
adjective
UK /nɒkˈtɜː.nəl/ US /nɑːkˈtɝː.nəl/
of the night, or relating to the night:
owls, bats, and foxes are nocturnal creatures
feat
noun [ C ]
US /fit/
an act that shows skill, strength, or bravery:
Getting the house painted was quite a feat.
something impressive that someone does:
This is a remarkable feat, considering the complexity
of the subject.
arduous
adjective
UK /ˈɑː.dʒu.əs/ US /ˈɑːr.dʒu.əs/
Synonyms
backbreaking
gruelling mainly UK
laborious
difficult, needing a lot of effort and energy:
The journey across the hills was long and arduous, much of it having to be done on foot in temperatures of over 40°C.
forage
verb [ I ]
UK /ˈfɒr.ɪdʒ/ US /ˈfɔːr.ɪdʒ/
to go searching, esp. for food:
Foxes are a common sight in our towns and cities, where they forage in dustbins, in gardens and on waste ground.
elusive
adjective
UK /iˈluː.sɪv/ US /iˈluː.sɪv/
difficult to describe, find, achieve, or remember:
The cuckoo is a rare and elusive bird which is often heard but rarely seen.
