YDS Flashcards
YDS
ability in
Possession of the means or skill to do something.
abound in
to be full of
abound with
contain a very large number of
about smth
about smth
absent from
absent
abstain from
to not do or have something you enjoy, especially alcohol or sex, usually for reasons of religion or health
access to
the opportunity to reach, obtain, or use
accompanied by
along with, together with, in addition to
according to
as stated by
account for smth
Give a satisfactory record of (something, typically money, that one is responsible for)
accountable to
required to explain actions or decisions to someone; responsible
accuse sb of
Charge (someone) with an offence or crime.
accustomed to
adapted to,
acquaint sb with
Make someone aware of or familiar with.
acquainted with
to know or be familiar with
acquit sb of
To find not guilty of a criminal offense
act for sb
to represent sb in a legal or financial matter
act on
Take action according to or in the light of.
adapt to
to become used to something
add to
increase
adept at
skilled at,
adhere to
to stick to
adjacent to
next to
adjust to
to get used to a new situation by changing the way you behave and / or think
admiration for
Respect and warm approval
admit to
to be accepted to smwhr like school
admit to
to be acused
advantage over
to have an advantage over smth
advent of
The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event
affection for
the feeling of liking or loving somebody
afraid of
scared of,
agree about smth
Have the same opinion about something; concur
agree to
to a request a proposal etc.
agree with sb on sth
Approve of (something) with regard to its moral correctness
ahead of
in front of
aid in
to aid
aid with
to aid with
aim at
Direct information, a product, or an action toward (a particular group)
aim for
to try or intend to achieve something
allocate for
Distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose
allocate to
to set apart for a special purpose
allocation for
The action or process of allocating or distributing something.
allow for
to make possible
allude to
suggest, refer to, imply, indicate
alternate with
to vary
amount to
to add up to; to be equivalent to
angry about
(adj + dep prep) very annoyed about something
angry at
not happy about something or someone
angry at smth
(adj + dep prep) very annoyed about somebody
angry with sb
Having a strong feeling of or showing annoyance, displeasure, or hostility; full of anger.
angry with sb for sth
(adj + dep prep) very annoyed about something for smoething
anxious about
a feeling you have when you are afraid and uncertain about the future
anxious for
especially used for news, experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
apart from
except for
apologize to sb for sth
to tell someone that you are sorry for having done something that has caused problems or unhappiness for them
appeal to
to (=attract)
appeal to sb for sth
Address oneself to (a principle or quality in someone) in anticipation of a favorable response.
applicable to
relevant, appropriate
apply for
Make a formal request for something (job, permit, loan, etc.)
apply to sb for sth
(v) to make a formal request for something such as a job, a place at university, etc.
apprehensive for
Relating toRelating to perception or understanding perception or understanding
apprehensive of
Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
appropriate for
suitable for
appropriate to
suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion
approval of
The action of approving something.
approve of
think something is right or good
argue with smby
to disagree with someone in words, often in an angry way
argument about
An exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one.
arrest for
Seize (someone) by legal authority and take into custody.
arrive at
to reach a result
arrive in
to get to a city or a country
as distinct from
rather than
as far as
to the extent or degree of something
as far as X is concerned
it is concerned as
as for
with regard to
as of
because of =from… onwards
as opposed to
in contrast to
as regards
about, on the subject of
as to
with regard to
as to_
about
as well as
besides
ascribe X to Y
Attribute something to (a cause)
ashamed of
feeling guilty or embarrassed about something you have done
aside from
apart from
ask about sb
Ask how someone is doing, especially professionally and in terms of health.
ask for smth
to request
assign to
to choose someone to do a particular job
associated with
related to
assure of
Make (someone) sure of something
astonished at
very surprised about something that you did not expect
at one’s disposal
available as needed
attach to
to stick to
attack on
An aggressive and violent action against a person or place
attempt at
An act of trying to achieve something, typically one that is unsuccessful or not certain to succeed
attend to
to (a patient or customer)
attitude towards
A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person’s behavior.
attribute X to Y
Regard something as being caused by (someone or something)
authority on
A person with extensive or specialized knowledge about a subject; an expert.
available for
to be available
avenge oneself on
Inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or another)
aware of
to know about
ban smbd from
Officially exclude (someone) from a place
bargain with sbfor sth
Negotiate the terms and conditions of a transaction.
based on
depend on, according to
because of
due to
beg for
to beg
begin with sth
to have something at the start.
belief in
Trust, faith, or confidence in someone or something.
believe in
to accept as true; consider to be of worth
belong to
be owned by
beneficial to
good for
benefit from
to be helped by something
bet against
Risk something, usually a sum of money, against someone else’s on the basis of the outcome of a future event, such as the result of a race or game.
bet on
Risk something, usually a sum of money, against someone else’s on the basis of the outcome of a future event, such as the result of a race or game.
beware of
to be careful of
biased in favor of against sb or sth
favoring one side unduly; prejudiced
blame sb for sth
to say or think that someone or something is responsible for something bad which has happened
blame sth on sb
to place the responsibility for
boast about
to speak too proudly or happily about what you have done or what you own
boast of
to speak too proudly or happily about what you have done or what you own
borrow from
to take something (from someone) temporarily, to take on a loan.
bound for
going to, destined for
busy with
actively or fully engaged or occupied with something
but for
if it weren’t for
by means of
by using
by virtue of
because of, thanks to, on account of
by way of
via
capable of
able to do something
care about
to feel that something is important
care for
to look after
cater for
provide what is wanted or needed by someone or something
cater to
supply something desired (whether good or bad)
cause of
A person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition.
centre on
is cause for a major concern or theme. Example: This problem centres on the conflict between two managers.
certain about
certain
certain of
sure
challenge someone to
Invite (someone) to do something that one thinks will be difficult or impossible; dare
change for
Give up (something) in exchange for something else.
change into
from one condition into another;
change to
Make or become different
characteristic of
typical of
charge sb for sth
Give up (something) in exchange for something else
charge sb with sth
to change
cheat sb out of
Deceive or trick
choice of
options to choose from
choose between
to choose
coincide with
to be the same as
collaborate in
Work jointly on an activity, especially to produce or create something
collaborate with sb
Cooperate traitorously with an enemy
combine with
together with, joined 2 things
commensurate with
Corresponding in size or degree; in proportion.
comment on
give an opinion about
commit sth or sb to
you give your time and energy to it.
commitment to
The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.
committed to
loyal/dedicated to a cause.
communicate to
To problem solve
communicate with
To exchange or give information
comparable to
comparison
compare to
Similarity between the things compared
compare with
analyze for similarities and differences
comparison to
compared to
comparison with
compared with
compatibility with
suitability for
compatible with
consistent with
compensate for
make up for something unwelcome or unpleasant by exerting an opposite force or effect
compensation for
Something, typically money, awarded to someone as a recompense for loss, injury, or suffering.
compete against
Strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others who are trying to do the same
compete for
Strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others who are trying to do the same for ( a prize )
compete in
Strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others who are trying to do the same in ( a race)
compete with sb
Strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others who are trying to do the same
competence in
The ability to do something successfully or efficiently.
complain about
complain about (thing)
complain of
to say that something is wrong or not satisfactory of (person thing)
complain to
complain about
complaint about
A reason for dissatisfaction
compliment sb on
Politely congratulate or praise (someone) for something.
comply with
to obey a rule or an order
composed of
made up of
concentrate on
to focus on/pay attention to
concern about
Worry (someone); make anxious.
concerned about sb/smth
worried (about)
concerned with
interested in
condemn for
Express complete disapproval of, typically in public; censure
condemn to ( punish-ment)
Sentence (someone) to a particular punishment, especially death
conducive to
Having the property of conducting something (especially heat or electricity)
confer on (matter)
Grant or bestow (a title, degree, benefit, or right)
confer with(person)
Have discussions; exchange opinions
confess to
to say or admit that one has done something wrong
confide in sb
Trust (someone) enough to tell them of a secret or private matter.
confide sth to sb
Entrust something to (someone) for safekeeping.
confidence in
The feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust
confident about
feeling good about yourself or your ability
confident of
Feeling or showing certainty about something.
confine sb/sth to
Tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it to others
conflict with
to oppose or be difficult for two things to work together
confused about
can’t think clearly or understand what is happening or what somebody is saying
confusion about
Lack of understanding; uncertainty
congenial to
(of a thing) pleasant or agreeable because suited to one’s taste or inclination.
conscious of
Painfully aware of; sensitive to.
consistent with
in agreement with, congruent with
