英語13

英語13

uncompromising
of a person or a person's opinions fixed and not easily changed:


hilarious
extremely causing a lot of laughter:
Her jokes are absolutely hilarious.

下品な
too rude by referring to sex and body
It was an extremely vulgar joke.

受け入れる
accept (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically.
"besides traditional methods, artists are embracing new technology"

しっかり考える
think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.
"I pondered the question of what clothes to wear for the occasion"

施設
a shop, business, or organization occupying a particular building or place.
...a scientific research establishment.  
...shops and other commercial establishments.

予防策
a measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or inconvenient from happening.
"he had taken the precaution of seeking legal advice"


start enjoying something, or to become enthusiastic about it
You feel shy when you start your speech, but then you get into it.

曲がる場所を間違える
: to turn in the wrong direction
We took a wrong turn and got lost.

後方部
the back part of something, especially a building or vehicle.
"the kitchen door at the rear of the house"

に通じる
be a route or means of access to a particular place or in a particular direction.
"the door led to a long hallway"

ほとんどない
very rarely.
"we hardly ever see them"

する心づもりだ
intend to do
Do you think she meant to say 9 a.m. instead of 9 p.m.?


複雑な問題
a circumstance that complicates something; a difficulty.
"there is a complication concerning ownership of the site"


変わってる
different to what is usual or expected; strange.
"the neighbours thought him very odd

言ってることわかる
used when you agree with what someone has said or you have experienced the same thing as they have:
"I thought that film was awful!" "Same here!"


間近で
If you do something at close quarters, you do it very near to a particular person or thing.
You can watch aircraft take off or land at close quarters.  

を書き留める
write down spoken words.
"I took down the address"

を賃借する
they allow you to use it in return for regular payments of money.
He went to Toronto, where he leased an apartment.

確実に
certainly (used for emphasis).
"Texas sure was a great place to grow up"

冗談を言う
to say funny things:
They joked and laughed as they looked at the photos.

目につかない
impossible to see:
The aircraft is designed to be invisible to radar.

大胆な
taking risks and not caring about the possible dangers:
They made increasingly reckless investments.

自信を持って
in a way that shows you are certain of your abilities or have trust in people, plans, or the future:
Try to act confidently, even if you feel nervous.

を束縛する
tie or fasten (something) tightly together.
"they bound her hands and feet"

烏滸がましい
contrary to all reason or common sense
the allegations are patently absurd

縫う
If you stitch cloth, you use a needle and thread to join two pieces together or to make a decoration.
Fold the fabric and stitch the two layers

汚く壊れた
dirtily damaged
"they are convinced he is not responsible for the trashed hotel room"

横にずれる
to step sideways to make a space for someone else:
Step aside, please - this lady needs a doctor.

寝坊する
to stay in bed later than usual in the morning:
It was a Sunday, so she could lie in till almost lunch time.

当てはまる
(esp. of rules or laws) to have to do with someone or something; relate
The same rules apply to everybody
If it applies to your country or not


近しい
know each other very well and like each other a lot,
Charmaine is my closest friend.

横へ
to, towards, or from the side.
"she tilted her body sideways"

すぐ離れる
to depart very quickly:
They got into the car and zoomed off.



to give several things equal amounts of importance, time, or money so that a situation is successful:
I struggle to balance work and family commitments.


put (something) in a steady position so that it does not fall.
"a mug that she balanced on her knee"


a separate section or part of a structure or container.
"there's some ice cream in the freezer compartment"

の埋め合わせをする
to balance one influence against an opposing influence so that no great difference results:
The extra cost of commuting to work from the suburbs is offset by cheaper rents.

ふざける
behave in a silly or playful way.
"he lay there snoring so I thought he was messing around and told him to get up"


(of a movement) in the direction of one's back.
"Penny glanced backwards"



If someone or something moves backwards and forwards, they move repeatedly first in one direction and then in the opposite direction.
Draw the floss backwards and forwards between the teeth.

が傾く
move or cause to move into a sloping position.
"the floor tilted slightly"


その間に
while something else is happening:
Carl's starting college in September. Meanwhile, he's travelling around Europe.

を思い出させる
make someone think of something they have forgotten or might have forgotten:
Could you remind Paul about dinner on Saturday?

必要条件
required as a prior condition
training is a prerequisite for a competence


sth that you manage to do it, but with great difficulty:
I felt so ill this morning, it was as much as I could do to get out of bed.



much or a lot
They made a good deal of noise
She spent a great deal of money on furnishing her apartment.


bad or very unpleasant:
a nasty shock/surprise
There's a nasty smell in here.



a tall cupboard in which you hang your clothes:
He hung his suit in the wardrobe.


not connected to the main electricity grid (= system of connected wires and power stations):
Solar power is useful in off-the-grid areas.
I'm gonna be off the grid.


playfully or teasingly deceptive.
"he chided her in a kidding way"


the tendency to become angry very quickly:
She has a real temper.

sb が少し止まる
to stop doing something for a short time, or to make something stop for a short time:
He paused and thought for a moment.

を好きになる
to begin to like someone or something
I took to John immediately.

思いやりのある
feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.
"I allowed him to go home on compassionate grounds"


funny and not serious:
a playful exchange of insults


a person you think is unpleasant and to be avoided:
That guy upstairs is such a creep.


very briefly, giving only the main points:
"What went wrong?" "In a nutshell, everything."


a person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
"hurricane damage poses a major threat to many coastal communities"


If a situation or experience hits you hard, it makes you so upset that you have difficulty dealing with it:
Her death has hit us all very hard.


to stand in a line:
Thousands of people lined up to buy tickets on opening night.


to suddenly and quickly reduce or become less successful:
The video game industry fell off a cliff.


only:
This offer is available exclusively to our established customers.


to cut a pattern, picture, etc., in a surface:
Rory ordered a baseball bat with his own name etched in the wood.

の邪魔をする
Interfere with someone
he is always getting in my way

が報復する
you do something which harms or annoys them in return.
I was sorely tempted to retaliate.

話が良すぎる
so good that it is hard to believe, or seeming very good but not real:
Her new job sounds too good to be true.

恨み
a feeling resulting from past insult
the attack was carried out by someone with a grudge

合理的な
able to be defended with logic or justification; valid.
"a legitimate excuse for being late"

嫌味な
does the opposite of what they really mean in order to mock or insult someone
I don’t know why people here are just being sarcastic to Korea

を反証する
prove that (something) is false.
"he has given the Department of Transport two months to disprove the allegation"

お好きなように
please do.
"May I choose the restaurant? Be my guest!"

のことで自分が悩む
become involved in something because you are interested in it or because it worries you
He told them not to concern themselves about him.

周りに注意する
Look out for something with particular attention.
"keep an eye out for his car"

を始める
begin a friendship or conversation with someone in a casual way.
"he struck up a conversation with her in the lobby"

唯一無二な
better than all others:
The conditions that these prisoners are kept in are second to none.

極度に不安な
feeling extremely nervous and worried because you believe that other people do not like you or are trying to harm you:
He started feeling paranoid and was convinced his boss was going to fire him.

を安売りする
not consider someone or something to be as valuable or good as he, she, or it deserves:
Don't sell yourself short -

メリットとデメリット
The pros and cons of something are its advantages and disadvantages, which you consider carefully so that you can make a sensible decision.
They sat for hours debating the pros and cons of setting up their own firm.

を上げる
to increase something, esp. the sound of a radio, television, or stereo:
The kids cranked up the volume on the stereo.

愛国者
a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.
"a true patriot"


を引き受ける
to accept an offer or invitation that someone has made
I’ve decided to take you up on that job offer

で頭がいっぱいになる
to be the main thought in someone’s mind, causing other things to be forgotten:
The wedding next month preoccupied her.

使い捨ての
not worth keeping or no longer useful:
He was considered expendable and dropped from the team.

破壊的な
causing great damage.
"a disastrous fire swept through the museum"

sb が駐車する
f a vehicle pulls over, it moves to the side of the road and stops:
Just pull over here, and I'll get out and walk the rest of the way.

準備が整ってない
not ready or prepared for something.
"his light clothing left him ill-prepared for the rain"

鎮魂曲
a piece of music written for this ceremony:
Mozart's/Verdi's Requiem

すぐに
very suddenly and unexpectedly:
She said her attacker seemed to come out of nowhere.

が半減する
If something halves, it is reduced by half:
Their profits have halved in the last six months.

熱心な
loyal and willing to give your time and energy to something that you believe in:
a committed socialist/Christian/teacher
Commited  genocide

紳士的な
typical of a polite gentleman:
a gentlemanly manner

場所
the place where someone or something is.
"his whereabouts remain secret"

有利な
creating a favorable circumstances that increase the chance of success
at the end of war,farmers are relatively advantageous position .

一年前
a year ago
I started scalping trade a year back


外見は
when describing the outer surface of something
The steak was burned black on the outside, but inside it was still raw.

いたりいなくなったりする
happen somewhere for a short time and then go away:
The feeling of nausea comes and goes.

感傷的な
related to feelings rather than reason:
When you ask which team will win, my sentimental favorite would have to be Philadelphia.

吐き気
a feeling of sickness causes to vomit
sympotoms include a loss of appetite,nausea and a severe headache

をまたがる
a border or river, exists on each side of it or goes across it:
Our farm straddles the railway line.

働いてない
not be working at some specific time, such as today or next Tuesday
I am off work today.”

見たところ
appearing to be something, especially when this is not true:
He remains confident and seemingly untroubled by his recent problems.

さらに事実として
statement that gives more details about what has just been said
As a matter of fact,this train is not bound for Tokyo station

が急に上がる
to increase suddenly and strongly:
The company's profits have surged

固く決心する
decide firmly on a course of action.
"she resolved to ring Dana as soon as she got home"

骨の折れる
extremely careful and correct, and need a lot of effort:
It took months of painstaking research to write the book.

のような雰囲気
appearance
He had a slight air of menace which I found unsettling.

愉快に
in a friendly and considerate manner.
"she was greeted pleasantly by every passer-by"

すでに決まった
decided in advance
some people claim that the income is predestined in spite of overwork

急に出てくる
appear suddenly
many familiar faces pop  up during the twenty six episodes

finale
the last part of a piece of music
the finale of that music was epic

sign off
conclude a letter, or other message with words .
"he signed off with a few words of advice"

outgoing order
food delivery off the premises: outgoing orders at the pizza.

give away
give something freely as a gift
"I gave away all my books"


daytime
the time of the day between sunrise and sunset.

anguish
extreme suffering:
Somehow we deal with the anguish of serious illness.


garment
an item of clothing.
"a windproof outer garment"

shaft
a pole that forms the handle of a tool
the shaft of a golf club

obituary
a notice of a death,
"his obituary of Samuel Beckett"

dine
eat dinner.
"we dined at a restaurant"

perspire
give out sweat through the pores of the skin
"Will was perspiring heavily"


unwilling to spend money; small in amount:
He's really stingy and never buys anyone a drink when we go out.

局部の
relating to the human or animal reproductive organs.
"the genital area"

には受け入れ難い
be difficult for someone to agree with or accept:
The principal's decision did not sit well with many parents.

rack
a framework, typically with rails, bars, hooks, or pegs, for holding or storing things.
"a spice rack"

下半身不随な
someone who is unable to move or feel the legs or lower part of the body:
She does a lot of work with paraplegics.

真ん中
the middle part or point.
"he left his flat in the midst of a rainstorm"

newsstand
a table or temporary structure used as a small shop for selling newspapers and magazines outside in public places

資金を提供する
offer someone an amount of money for something. (Usually an invitation.) Do you like it? Make me an offer

足音
a step taken by a person in walking, especially as heard by another person.
"he heard footsteps behind him"

それでおしまい
used to say that something has ended:
Well, that's it, we're done - we can go home now.

Checkmate
a winning position in chess in which you have put the other player's king under a direct attack from which it cannot escape

間接的に
in a way that is not clear:
He mumbled indistinctly, and I couldn’t tell what he wanted.

パイロット
an aircraft pilot:
Amy Johnson was a pioneering aviator who made record-breaking flights to Australia and South Africa in the 1930s.

をジップで閉める
to fasten something with a zip:
This bag's too full, I can't zip it shut.

長く待ち侘びた
having been hoped for or expected for a long time.
"their long-awaited debut album"
what allows you to do 何があなたをーさせるのか
what makes you
What allows you to be so affirmative

my first time 初めてのこと
my first ever
this is my first time to speak foreigners for 6years
the bottom left
left bottom
I would like the bottom left one  

debris 瓦礫
scattered pieces of rubbish
workman are cleaning the roads of debris

foil アルミホイル
a very thin sheet of metal, especially used to wrap food
When storing leftovers in the fridge, I use aluminum foil to wrap items securely.
When camping, I wrap potatoes in aluminum foil and toss them in the campfire for a delicious side dish.

sidedish  サイドディッシュ
a food item that accompanies the entrée or main course at a meal.
Potatoes are often served as a side dish, often boiled.


live with sth を受け入れる
accept a difficult or unpleasant situation:
I can't change the situation so I'm going to have to learn to live with it.
When you get arthritis at your age, it’s just something you just have to live with.



principal 主要な
first in order of importance:
Iraq's principal export is oil.
He was principal dancer at the Dance Theatre of Harlem.
That was my principal reason for moving.

live off sth に頼って生きる
depend on someone as a source of income or support
Why do you let him live off you?
He wasn’t able to live off a part-time worker’s wages.
It was volunteer work, but the organizers made sure everyone had enough money to live off

toss sth を投げる
to throw something carelessly:
He glanced at the letter and then tossed it into the bin.
The bull tossed him up into the air.
Andrew tossed him the ball.


wrap up sth を包む
to cover or surround something in paper, cloth, or other material:
Have you wrapped up Jenny's present yet?

wrap sth を包む
to cover or surround something with paper, cloth, or other material:
She wrapped the present and tied it with ribbon.
Wrap the chicken in foil and cook it for two hours.

stock sth を在庫しておく
to keep a supply of something for use or sale:
They stock all sorts of gifts for travelers.
most supermarkets now stock a range of organic produce"

selection 品揃え
a choice or range of different types of something:
Most schools would have a good selection of these books in their libraries.
The larger stores are able to stock a wider selection of goods.

in progress 進行中で
happening or being done now:
Repair work is in progress on the south-bound lane of the motorway and will continue until June.
We arrived at the stadium where a footballmatch was in progress.

keep a low profile 目立たないようにする
avoid attracting attention to oneself.
Until his appointment becomes official, Ted is keeping a low profile.

pick sth を選ぶ
choose (someone or something) from a number of alternatives.
"maybe I picked the wrong career after all"


sth step が一歩歩く
lift one foot and put it down in front of the other foot
He stepped to his left, picked up the ball, and threw.
We stepped carefully along the slippery path.

put sth down を下に置く
to put an object that you are holding onto the floor
I put my bags down while we spoke.
Put the gun down!

sth overlap が共通するところがある
cover part of same area
the union's committee overlaps with those of NATO
The interpreters voice overlapped with speakers


mix sth を混ぜる
put together to form one substance
peppercorns are sometimes mixed with other spices

put together sth を合わせる
to combine people or things, or organize something:
Put two and two together and you get four.
She earns more than all three of us put together.

undress sb の服を脱がせる
take one's clothes off
she undressed a little boy

number sth合計でーになる
amount to specific figure
the demonstrators numbered more than 5000

know of sth について知ってる
have heard of someone or something and be able to give a small amount of information
Do you know of a good doctor?

tactical 戦術的な
relating to the methods used to achieve a particular result:
He has plenty of tactical ability and is a great organizer.

sb walk out 退席する
to leave an event before it is finished because you are not enjoying it or because you do not agree with it:
It was such a bad movie that I felt like walking out in the first fifteen minutes.
He had walked out in temper

turn against に敵対する
become hostile towards someone.
"public opinion turned against him"
She turned against her best friend.

what if もしーだったらどうか
used for asking what would happen in a particular situation, especially an unpleasant situation
What if something goes wrong?
It sounds like a good offer, but what if it’s a trick?


reflect with sthについて深く考える
think carefully about.
"he reflected with sadness on the unhappiness of his marriage"


in the case of sth の場合
speaking about
In the case of James, they decided to promote him to the next grade.

trustworthy 信頼できる
worth trusting
able to be relied on as honest or truthful.
"leave a spare key with a trustworthy neighbour

flab体の脂肪
soft loose flesh
I need to lose this flab on my belly!

short-sleeved 半袖の
the sleeves that do not reach below the elbow
"a short-sleeved silk top"



out of luck 運がない
have no chance
The bike only comes in large sizes, so if you're a short person you're out of luck.

crisp 天気が爽やかな
(of the weather) cool
"a crisp autumn day"

sth come out が出てくる
appear in the sky
The clouds finally parted and the sun came out.

sth part が別れる
move away from each other
"his lips parted in a smile"
the best friends must part

ajar が空いてる
slightly open
the home help had left the window ajar
the door to the sitting room was ajar

hand out sth を課す
"harsher punishments are being handed out to reckless drivers"

come の日が来る
when a specified time is reached or event happens.
"I don't think that they'll be far away from honours come the new season"

put the brakes on sthのブレーキをかける
slow down sth
The city has put the brakes on further spending.

rock sthを揺らす
move gently from side to side
she rocked her baby in arms
minutes later the blast rocked the building

recline が腰をかける
lie on your back
"she was reclining in a deckchair"

buckle upシートベルトする
fasten one's seat belt in a vehicle.
"it is advisable to buckle up as some of the mountain roads require skilful maneuvering

gun it 最速でやる
get work done rapid fast
can you gun it within an hour

charge サービス料
a price asked for goods or services
Is there a charge for children or do they go free?

change into sthに変わる
put into different state
At what point does boiling water change into vapour?

fearlessly 恐れずに
without fear
I tackled fearlessly on the rugby pitch

It's high time that する潮時だ
past the time when something should have happened:
It’s high time you got that bad knee looked at by a doctor!
it high time we studied a lot

quick witted
quick to answer
He is lively and quick-witted despite his age.

proceed to sth
move forward
he did not proceed to university in his seventeenth year

pitiful
arouse the sorrow
"two children in a very pitiful state"

sth retreat
withdraw from enemy forces
"the French retreated in disarray"

partly
to some degree,
His attractiveness is partly due to his self-confidence.

ancestor
a person related to you who lived a long time ago
There were portraits of his ancestors on the walls .

ominous
giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen
"there were ominous dark clouds gathering overhead"

contemporary
existing now
contemporary music

funnily enough  
in a strange way
Funnily enough, he was not elected mayor.

elect
choose (someone) to hold public office by voting.
"he was elected as councillor"


nonsense
spoken words that make no sense.
Nonsense,no one can do that

allow sb in
give permission to enter
it asks the government to allow students in

interestingly
In ways that arouse curiosity
interestingly,dogs rarely suffer from cavities

tune in to sth  
change the program and stay tuned
Be sure to tune in to next week's show


cloak sth
hide sth in a cloak
The river is often cloaked in mist in the early morning.
His mission was cloaked in secret


to be more specific
in a way that is exact and clear
to be more specific he is still bachelor

turn down sth
fail to say yes
his novel was turned down by publisher


undermine sth
gradually weaken something
their criticism undermined their confidence

believe in sth
be confident that sth is right
He believes in saying what he thinks.

elsewhere
anywhere else:
The report looks at economic growth in Europe and elsewhere.

call on sb
demand that someone do something.
"he called on the government to hold a vote"

hairy
covered with hair.


fashionable
dressing according to the current trend.

smelly
having an unpleasant smell.


freshness
the quality of being  clean:
I love the freshness of the air here in the mountains.

in some way
by using some way
Most environments share files in some way.

to my mind  
in my opinion:
The room has pink walls which to my mind looks all wrong.

hold sth
keep possession of (something),
German troops held the city

take into account  
consider (something) along with other factors
I hope my teacher will take into account the fact that I was ill just before the exams

just before
a short time before a specific event
She called just before the store closed

in a way
considered in a particular manner:
In a way, I hope he doesn’t win.

decoration
paint or wallpaper when decorating a room.

screen
something that blocks you from seeing
hidden by a screen of trees


no point in doing
just a waste of time in doing something.
There is no point in locking the barn door now that the horse has been stolen

worldwide
extending throughout the world.
"worldwide sales of television"

get sth wrong
make a mistake about something
The police got the name wrong

underneath  
situated directly below something else.
"there was plenty of storage room underneath"

on reflection
after having thought carefully
on reflection we should have canceled the concert


place value on sth
decide that something is important
Most people place too much value on money.

pull yourself together
control your emotions after being very upset
You have to pull yourself together.


make progress
move forward in my work
We're not finished yet, but we're making progress.

exterior
the outside of sth
the building with the modern exterior

whereas
compared with the fact that:
He must be about 60, whereas his wife looks about 30.

regrettable
giving rise to regret;
"the loss of this number of jobs is regrettable"

regret sth
feel sorry about a situation, especially something sad
Is there anything you've done in your life that you regret?


conduct sth
perform a particular activity:
We are conducting a survey

delighted
very pleasant
she was delighted when she ran into old friend  

in spirit
in thought
In spirit I was with you here.

make sense
be clear and easy to understand:
This last paragraph doesn’t make any sense.


disgrace
embarrassment and the loss of other people's respect
Many feel that the mayor has brought disgrace on the town.


get the feeling
think something is probably true
got the feeling that somebody was watching her

imaginary
existing in the imagination.
"Chris had imaginary conversations with her"

throughout sth
during the whole period
She was calm throughout her visit to the dentist.


outfit
a set of clothes worn together, especially for a particular occasion
"her wedding outfit"
a fishing outfit

worldly
having a lot of experience of life:
She seems to be much more worldly

aware
having knowledge
Were you aware that nine out of 10 of medicines come from plants?


hang out
to spend a lot of time with someone:
You still hang out at the pool hall?

ever since
throughout the period since.
"she had lived alone ever since her husband died"

would
used to refer to what is very likely:
"The guy on the phone had a Southern accent." "That would be Tom."

no wonder
it is not surprising.
"no wonder the waiters looked tired"
It is no wonder he did not know

sth get done
be accomplished or completed.
That project took forever to get done!

owe sth
be under a moral obligation to give someone sth
"I owe it to him to explain what's happened"
they have denied they owe money to the company"
I owe Janet $50.

I wish
used with the past simple or past perfect to express that you feel sorry about a state  
I wish (that) I was/were a bit taller.
I wish (that) I hadn't eaten so much.

uncultured
has not had a good education
uncultured children.

as much as
almost
He as much as admitted that it was his fault.

get sth right
understand (something) accurately
I am not sure I've got it right


would
expressing willingness or consent.
"who would live here?"

as good as
very nearly
Your guess is as good as mine.
The report is as good as done.
The bike still looks as good as new.



let sb
allow
"my boss let me leave early"

impending
(of an event significant) about to happen;


have sth done
to cause something to happen or someone to do something:
We're having the house painted next month.
If you wait, I'll have someone collect it for you.
We had the boat out for the first time this week.


as long as
during the whole time that.
You can stay here, as long as you keep quiet.

ahead of sth
earlier than.
We finished ahead of schedule

owing
still unpaid
how much is still owing

make sth do
force someone or something to do something:
You can't make him go if he doesn't want to.

fright
intense feeling of fear
He was trembling with fright

as far as の範囲内で
to the degree that
It is an excellent piece of work, as far as I can tell
As far as I am aware, the water pressure can't be changed.
That's all to the good, as far as I'm concerned.

see sth coming  
expect something to happen
They saw it coming, but did nothing to stop it.
Who could’ve seen that coming?

get sth to do
ask them to do sth
I wanna get my dog to sit but he doesn’t listen!

jiggle sth
to move from side to side or up and down with quick movements
If the door won't open, try jiggling the key in the lock.
Jiggling Your Boobs


しただろう
past of will, in various senses.
"he said he would be away for a couple of days

sth pull away 後ろに下がる
suddenly move body backwards, away from them:
She pulled away just as he was about to kiss her.
He made me pull away from the shore

なので
because
As it was getting late, I decided to book into a hotel.
You can go first as you're the oldest.

my heart goes out to sb
you feel sympathy for someone
My heart goes out to you in the loss of Tom

whoever
any person who
whoever wins should be guaranteed an Olympic place"

whenever
in every case
Wherever possible I use honey instead of sugar.

the rest of the world
all countries other than those
Japan leads the rest of the world in life expectancy.


have the lead
to be in the winning position
A runner from Kenya has the lead.


move onto sth
moving forward  to something new
Let's move on to a more pleasant topic


adolescence
the period of time when they are developing into an adult
They spent their adolescence hanging out together


screwed
In very bad trouble
If we don't get this finished on time, we're screwed.

as if
describe how a situation seems to be:
She looked as if she'd had some bad news.
He talks about Rome as if he had been there
She is smiling as if she knows a secret.

as
during the time that
As I sat reading the paper, the door burst open.
As he entered the room, I slapped him on the face.
As I was walking down the street I saw Joe driving a Porsche.
As I get older I get more optimistic.

intend to do
to have as a plan
We intend to go to Australia next year.

play back  
Play music,sounds
play back the phone message


sit back
wait for something to happen without making any effort
You can't just sit back

out of alignment
an arrangement in which two or more things are not positioned correctly
My side mirror is out of alignment.
the original position is getting slightly out of alignment.


a dash
An amount of sth
add a dash of salt to enough water
red with a dash of blue

wrongdoing
A bad action
police have denied any wrongdoing

perspective
a particular view of considering
Yet, from the perspective of cultural psychology




fungus
any of various types of organisms that get their food from decaying material

fluorescent
very bright,  electric lights
fluorescent lighting

chic
elegantly and stylishly fashionable.
"she looked every inch the chic Frenchwoman"

opaque apeik
not transparent.
"bottles filled with a pale opaque liquid"

ahead
further forward in the future.
Her wedding is three days ahead

mentor
an experienced and trusted adviser.
"he was her friend and mentor

flex
to a limb or joint bend
"she saw him flex his ankle

shuffle
mix a set of playing cards
It's your turn to shuffle the cards.

converse
the opposite:
but in the UK the converse applies.
the converse is also true

nomadic
moving from one place to another
nomadic people

fragrant
having a pleasant smell.
"she gathered the fragrant blooms

courtship
to persuade someone to develop a romantic relationship
"his courtship of Emma

bolster
strengthen.
"the fall in interest rates is starting to bolster confidence"

upraised
raised to a higher level

lose it
cannot control your emotions
I'd been trying so hard to stay calm but in the end I just lost it.


lose sight of
to forget about an important idea or fact
I'm worried that we're losing sight of our original objectives.

torture
to cause great physical to someone :
torture insects.

torture
to cause mental pain:
He tortured himself for years with the thought
I am tortured by a sense of guilt

injure
cause physical harm to sth
She fell and injured her shoulder.



injure
to do damage to a business or its reputation:
it has been injured by false advertising.

act
to behave in the stated way:
you're acting like a child!


act
to do something to solve a problem:
Engineers acted quickly to repair the damaged pipes.


act
to have an effect:
The anaesthetic acted quickly.

act
to perform a part in a film,
Pike was chosen to act the part of the lawyer in the film.

act the fool
to behave in a bad, way:
Why are you always acting the fool?



negate
make ineffective.
"alcohol negates the effects of the drug"

collide
moving object to hit something violently:
to avoid colliding with another car.


high five
a slapping of an upraised hand
gave each other a high five

discordant
strange because it does not fit in with other things.
His agenda is discordant with ours.
agenda

fit in  
suitable for each other:
she doesn't fit in at her new school.

trending
currently popular
"today's top trending topics

bustling
of a place full of activity.
"the bustling little town"

couch potato
a person who watches a lot of television and does not have an active life

correction
correct the error

make sth
manage to arrive at (a place) within a specified time
If you hurry, you can make the next train


condolence
sympathy and sadness for a person who has recently died

ointment
a smooth oily substance that is rubbed on the skin

ambiguous
not clear or decided.
"the election result was ambiguous"

rub
apply firm pressure to the surface
she rubbed her arm

custom
a tradition widely accepted  
get used to the custom of the country

no more than
emphasize how small the amount
Each box requires no more than a few hours of labor to build.


no later than
by (a specified time) :
We'll need to know your decision no later than next week.

outweigh
be heavier, or more significant than.
"the advantages outweigh the disadvantages"

predetermined
established in advance.
"a predetermined level of spending"

whereby
by which way
"a system whereby people could vote by telephone"


whereby
in which
It's put me in a position whereby I can't afford to take a job.

look on
think of sth as something:
We looked on her as a daughter.


roster
a list of people's names, often with the jobs
If you look on the duty roster, you'll see when you're working.


due to
they are expected to do it
He had been due to become technical director,

get around
travel to different places
Milly still gets around quite well.

each of
every sth used in some group
each of Japanese students

despite
in spite of.
"he remains a great leader despite age"

prudent
careful and avoiding risks:
It's always prudent to read a contract before signing it.

どんな〜でも
use no matter in expressions such as 'no matter how' and 'no matter what' to say that something is true or happens in all circumstances.
No matter what your age, you can lose weight by following this program.
No matter how often they were urged, they could not bring themselves to join in.

take
to remove something, especially without permission:
Has anything been taken
Here's your pen - I took it by mistake.

bathe
wash by immersing one's body
"she was advised to bathe daily"

flunk
fail to reach the required standard
I flunked biology

crumb
a small fragment of bread,biscuit
etc
"she brushed some cake crumbs by off her dress"

considerable
very large or much:
considerable skill in driving through the snowstorm.

get to do
deal with a task
"I'll get to the cleaning soon"

refusal
an act of refusing
he became tired of his friend's refusal to see him"

go by
called by a specified name.
"he goes by the name of Crawford"

airborne
transported by air.
"airborne pollutants"

compensate
to pay someone money in exchange for something
Victims of the crash will be compensated for their injuries

traitor
a person who betrays something.
"he was a traitor to his own class"

in the hand
it is under your control.
This move will leave too much power in the hands of the party leadership.
party 党
move 行動

刑が甘い
⭐️not as severe or strong in punishment or judgment as would be expected:
They believe that judges are too lenient with terrorist suspects.

鼻声の
If someone's voice is nasal, it sounds as if air is passing through their nose as well as their mouth while they are speaking.
Her voice was nasal and penetrating.

rhyme
a word that has the same last sound as another word:
Can you think of a rhyme for "orange"?

due time
at an decided appropriate time
I will answer all of your questions in due time.

tick
mechanical device make regular short, sharp sounds
"I could hear the clock ticking"

epic
spectacular with long journey and difficulties
an epic struggle to achieve equality for African Americans

strip
to remove your clothing,
The men were ordered to strip.

sketchy
not thorough or detailed.
"the information they had was sketchy"

high end
the most expensive of a range of products.
"high-end computers"

liberate
set (someone) free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression.
"the serfs had been liberated"

自分に不安な
(of a person) uncertain or anxious about oneself; not confident.
"a rather gauche, insecure young man"


をオーブンで焼く
cook (food, especially meat) by prolonged exposure to heat in an oven or over a fire.
"she was going to roast a leg of mutton for Sunday dinner"
mutton 羊肉

detention
the act of officially detaining someone:
detention of a number of political prisoners.

embody
to represent a quality or an idea exactly:
She embodied good sportsmanship on the playing field.

fix
to choose something after considering the situation
We’ve finally fixed on the Lake District for our summer holiday.

interrogate
ask questions of (someone) closely, or formally.
"he was interrogated by MI6"

melodramatic
tending to behave in ways that are more extreme
I’ve always been a little melodramatic.

make up
to tell someone about something in a way that makes them think it is unimportant, so that they do not ask questions about it
She made up stories to explain away the missing money.

良くないことを企んでる
thinking about doing something wrong secretly
Children are up to no good.

wipe
removes all the data
The virus wipes the memory of any computer that downloads the file.

mentor
advise someone, especially a younger colleague
"both trainees were expertly mentored by a site supervisor"



patch up
try to improve a relationship after there have been problems:
Jackie and Bill are still trying to patch up their marriage.

sore
painful and uncomfortable
All the dust has made my eyes sore

at a loss
not to know what to do or say:
I'm at a loss to know how I can help you.

slam
shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully
"he slams the door behind him as he leaves

impractical
not adapted for use
"impractical high heels"

hideous
extremely ugly or bad:
They've just built some hideous new apartment blocks on the seafront


put back
return an object to where it was
Will you put the books back ?

fridge
refrigerator.
"she put the carton of milk back in the fridge"

unplug
removing its plug from a socket.
"she unplugged the fridge"

衛生
the degree to which people keep themselves or their environment clean
you should be careful of hygiene

が干渉する
intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.

が消える
(of an electrical appliance) stop working when a fuse melts.
"the crew were left in darkness after the lights fused"

多才な
having more than one special talent or skill a multitalented athlete/performer My neighbor Willard Francisco is a multitalented guy

と会話をする
engage in conversation.
"she was withdrawn and preoccupied, hardly able to converse with her mother


if a thought or idea occurs to you, you suddenly and unexpectedly start to think about it
It suddenly occurred to her that Joe was afraid of being alone.


such a adjective
very ,so
He is such a nice guy.


a difficult situation that tests someone’s strengths and abilities
We now faced a tortuous trial by fire as we attempted to climb to the summit in a blinding snowstorm.

slip
to slide out
The hammer slipped out of my hands



が会に参加する
attend a meeting or discussion without taking an active part in it.
"do you mind if I sit in?"

を並び直す
change the order, position, or time of arrangements already made:
The new sofa was bigger than the old one, so they had to rearrange the rest of the furniture.

実用能力
a great knowledge of a subject and an ability to use that knowledge:
She has an impressive command of the English language.

が身振りをする
make a gesture.
"she gestured meaningfully with the pistol"

を合うように変える
to change something to suit different conditions or uses:
Sometimes you have to adapt the design to suit the customer's requirements.
"hospitals have had to be adapted for modern medical practice"

事務作業するつまらない男
a young man who works in an office doing simple tasks:
From humble beginnings as an office boy, he rose to become CEO of a major company.

新自由主義
supporting a large amount of freedom for markets, with little government control or spending, and low taxes:
social movements resisting neoliberal economic policies


が膨らむ
stick out or be swollen:
The girl’s cheek bulged with a wad of gum.



縁起のいい
suggesting a positive and successful future:
your auspicious future

世紀末
the complete final destruction of the world, as described in the biblical book of Revelation.
"the bell's ringing is supposed to usher in the Apocalypse"

高画質の
(of a display or a photographic or video image) high-resolution showing a large amount of detail. I am watching the video in ultra high-res

利便性
the fact of being able to be reached or obtained easily:
Two new roads are being built to increase accessibility to the town centre.

を噛む
bite and work (food) in the mouth with the teeth, especially to make it easier to swallow.
"he was chewing a mouthful of toast"

変な
strange and unusual:
That party was too bizarre for me!

agree to disagree
cease to argue about something because neither party will compromise or be persuaded.
let’s agree to disagree then

酔っ払った
drunk or under the influence of drugs.
"officials are reporting an increase in the number of intoxicated students requiring medical attention"

をしつこく悩ます
harass (someone) constantly to do something that they are averse to.
"she constantly nags her daughter about getting married"

親やすい
friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.
"an affable and agreeable companion"

を溶かす
thaw (frozen food) before cooking it.
"defrost the turkey slowly"

を案内する
lead someone around a place for the first time, so that they can see all parts of it
I’ll show you around Tokyo

から撤退する
draw back from sth
choose not to do something that one was expected to do.
"the government has drawn back from attempting reform"

提携
a connection or agreement that joins two things or organizations:
Cambridge University Press arranged a tie-up with the German publisher Klett.

に電話をする
make a phone call to someone
"I'm sorry I forgot to ring you." "Oh, don't worry."

を放棄する
to say formally or publicly that you no longer own, support,
Gandhi renounced the use of violence.

後ろに下がる
move backwards a short distance
I need everyone to back up about 10 paces.

歩幅
a single step taken when walking or running.
"Kirov stepped back a pace"

まだ
right now —used in negative constructions to say that something is not done yet or true yet but will be soon I don't have the table finished just yet

を辞める
stop doing something because you do not feel it is worth continuing:
After three attempts to mend it, I gave it up as a bad job.

標識
signpost
a sign giving information such as the direction and distance to a nearby town,

から降りる
take steps down from and off of something.
you step off the train onto the platform

をからかう
make fun of or attempt to provoke (a person or animal) in a playful way.
"I used to tease her about being so house-proud"

を置く
put or arrange (someone or something) in a particular place or way.
"he pulled out a chair and positioned it between them"

かなり
to a great or significant extent.
"profits grew substantially"

心地よい
giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation.
"the flickering lamp gave the room a cosy lived-in air"

同様に
also; too:
They advertised the new movie on television, and in newspapers as well.

遅れる
To be behind schedule; to be a bit late. Typically used in the continuous tense.
Are you ready to leave yet? We're already running behind!

役に立つ
to help someone:
"Thank you so much for that." "I'm glad to have been of service."

を元に戻す
to return something to the place it came from:
Send your steak back if it’s undercooked.

に直面する
start to have trouble​/​difficulty​/​problems etc
Our project ran into difficulties when we lost a sponsor.

を連れ出す
go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort.
"the two sisters were to accompany us to London"

自分で
alone or unaided.
"she's not here now and I have to do things on my own"


半分終わった
when half finished : at the middle point (of) The teacher stopped the movie halfway through.

に入学する
officially register as a member of an institution or a student on a course.
"he enrolled in drama school"

残り
still left after other people or things have gone, have been dealt with etc
What shall we do for the remaining half hour?

待機列
a period of waiting.
"we had a long wait"


詳細に
in detail; fully.
"these aspects have been discussed at length"

を抑える
to maintain something at a low level:
Hold down the noise in there, kids!

大慌ての
almost out of control because of extreme emotion, such as worry:
Where on earth have you been? We've been frantic with worry.

実際
really; in fact.
"in truth, she was more than a little unhappy"

大慌てで
done in a hurried way and in a state of excitement or confusion:
I've been working frantically all week to get it finished on time.

誰かを免除する
free (a person or organization) from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
"they were exempted from paying the tax"

を調べる
investigate something.
"the police looked into his business dealings"

を共通に持つ
If two or more things have something in common, they have the same characteristic or feature.
The oboe and the clarinet have got certain features in common.

宿題
a task or piece of work allocated to someone as part of a job or course of study.
"a homework assignment"

上へ
towards a higher position, level, or value:
She turned her face upwards to the sun.

に決める
choose (something) after thinking about the possible choices He decided on blue rather than green.

むしろ
to a certain or significant extent or degree.
"she's been behaving rather strangely"

進捗する
make progress; develop.
"he's coming along nicely"

無期限に
for a period of time with no fixed end:
The negotiations have been put off/postponed indefinitely.


に視点を当てる
to direct your thoughts or attention to something
The party needs to look to the future and forget its past problems.

棟
a part of a large building that sticks out from the main part, often having been added at a later date:
The maternity department will be in the new wing of the hospital.

領収書
a bill in a restaurant, etc.:
Can I have the check, please?

をーに案内する
escort someone to somewhere
Please show him to my office

働きすぎな人
a person who compulsively works excessively hard and long hours.
don’t be so workaholic

を見送る
accompany someone to the door when they are leaving.
"my colleague will see you out"
do you see me out there?

一時的な
not lasting for ever or not lasting for a long time:
Acrylic paint is quick-drying but impermanent.

を暗号にする
convert (information or data) into a code, especially to prevent unauthorized access.
"all calls will be digitally encrypted to make eavesdropping impossible"

放物線
a type of curve such as that made by an object that is thrown up in the air and falls to the ground in a different place
the track is like a parabola

優越性
the state or condition of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status.
"the supremacy of the king"

プロフィール
the life story of a person
add a bio to your profile

名前を知る
tell me your name
Can I get your name please ?


不確実なもの
something which effect is uncertain
US consumer confidence remains the wild card in the unpredictable economic climate.

考えられない
so shocking that it cannot be imagined as possible:
Today, we see growing acceptance of gay marriage - something that would have been unthinkable a generation ago.

方向性が間違った
having or showing bad judgement; misguided.
"this approach is both wrong-headed and naive"

反対に
in the opposite position, direction, or order
develop the other way around
That shirt is to be worn the other way around

は言うまでもない
it is generally accepted or understood:
It goes without saying that smoking is harmful to your health.

心配の必要がない
not need to worry about anything:
I remember my carefree student days.

が進行する
start or continue an action
The building project is proceeding smoothly.

自惚れた
too interested and careful in your own appearance or achievements:
He was very vain about his hair and his clothes.
too proud of yourself, esp. in your appearance or achievements

優雅な
behaving in a polite and pleasant way:
She finally apologized, but she wasn't very graceful about it.

を台無しにする
spoil something completely:
He has been warned that his behaviour might wreck his chances of promotion

トレーナー
a piece of informal clothing with long sleeves, usually made of thick cotton, worn on the upper part of the body:
She was dressed casually in jeans and a sweatshirt

全宇宙
The universe is all of space and time and their contents, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy.

何かをお願いする
ask someone to do sth for you
I’ve come to ask a favor if you

に配属する
provide (an organization, business, etc.) with staff.
"legal advice centres are staffed by volunteer lawyers"The office is not sufficiently staffed.

問題が起こる
Some problems happens
We've got a situation

たまには
: as something different from what is usual Let's eat out for a change.

NPC
a character in a role-playing or video game that is not controlled by a player of the game.

蕁麻疹が出る
suddenly begin to have a rash (= spots on the skin):
Detergents make my hands break out

uppercut
a punch delivered with an upwards motion and the arm bent.
He was knocked down by an uppercut from his opponent.

流行に乗った
stylish and fashionable.
"a dashing black fedora"

血縁関係
someone from your family
I was surprised at how much I cared for this girl who wasn't even my flesh and blood.


神のみぞ知る
everyone except God don’t know sth
God knows where he put the keys!

丸い
shaped like a circle
she sat at the round table

隣の芝生は青く見える
other people always seem to be in a better situation than you
I sometimes think I'd be happier teaching in Spain. Oh well, the grass is always greener on the other side!

ストレスを感じる
very tense and anxious because of difficulties in their lives.
when are you so stressed out

がピークに達する
reach the highest, strongest, or best point, value, or level of skill:
Official figures show that unemployment peaked in November.

の予定を立てる
plan a route or course of action in detail.
"she mapped out a plan of action in ten minutes"

ptsd
a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event and feel afraid after the traumatic event
I become ptsd after talking with him

真面目に
in a formal and serious manner
the man was nodded solemnly in agreement

アンハッピーエンド
a disappointing end
Coming home after a trip somewhere is always a bit of an anticlimax.

gap year
a year between leaving school and starting university that is usually spent travelling or working:
I didn't take a gap year. Did you?

官能的な
sexually attractive
you are such a sensual person

sinister
giving the impression that something harmful will happen.


cast a shadow
cause (something) to be less good or enjoyable.
‘his unexpected death cast a shadow over the event’


overstep
exceed a limit of sth
don’t overstep your authority

low pitched
deep and relatively quiet
whale uses a low-pitched voice

hoarse
of a person's voice sounding rough and harsh
"a hoarse whisper"

husky
sounding low-pitched and slightly hoarse.
his voice became a husky, erotic whisper"

photogenic
looking attractive in photographs

coherent
logical and consistent.
"they failed to develop a coherent economic strategy"

overly
excessively.
you may feel irritable and overly sensitive

hold back
decide not to do
He held back, remembering the mistake he had made before.

虚無感
an unhappy or frightening feeling that nothing is worthwhile, especially when you are very tired
The result later in life may be feelings of emptiness and depression.


憂える
worried and nervous:
My mother always gets a bit anxious if we don't arrive when we say we will.

distort
change something, in a way that makes it worse:
But China distorts history by saying that it is their language

touch and go
uncertain whether it will happen or succeed.
It was touch and go whether we'd go bankrupt.

確実にである
you feel certain that something is true or will happen.
There has to be some kind of way o
⭐️so it doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing

at some point
time that is not made specific
At some point I decided she was no longer my friend.

for the rest
want to mention the other
The salary in my new job is great, but for the rest, I'm not impressed.

snoop
look around a place secretly, in order to discover things
She's the sort of person snooping about your room

vain
without coherent reason success or a result.
"they waited in vain for a response"

prestigious
having high status.
"a prestigious academic post"

the nick of time
only just in time.
"the rescue came in the nick of time"

way more
a lot
It is way more cool

pick a brain
question someone who is better informed
mind if I pick your brain for a minute?

pottery
pots, dishes, and other articles made of fired clay

nick
a small cut in a surface
The car was covered with nicks

overrun
occupy (a place) in large numbers.
"the Mediterranean has been overrun by tourists"

arguably
stating an opinion that you think is true:
He is arguably the world's best football player.

detour
a different route because a road is closed:
Traffic detours will be kept to a minimum throughout the festival.

mellow
of a person's mood relaxed and pleasant:
He looks mellow on stage, but he’s always tense before the show.

intact
not damaged
"the church was almost in ruins but its tower remained intact"

clockwise
moving in a circle in the same direction as a clock
start moving clockwise around the room.

make a detour
you go by a route which is not the shortest way
He might make a slight detour



horny
arousing sexual excitement.
"she was making him very horny"

eccentric
behavior slightly strange.
her eccentric appearance"

turn over
change the position of one's body  so that one is facing in the opposite direction.

fly off handles
to react in a very angry way to something that someone does
he flies off the handle at the slightest thing.

out of it
not conscious of what condition you are as a result of being drunk  

a way off
a long time in the future
Christmas is still a way off.

cocky
confident in a way that is unpleasant and sometimes rude
He's a bit cocky for my liking.

negatively
in a negative way, especially by expressing denial, disagreement, or refusal.
"53 per cent of Americans view her negatively, compared to 40 per cent favourably"

set
put something in a particular place
Set the box on its end.
Our house is set back from the road.

eyelash
short hairs that grow along the edges of the eye:


good looking
physically attractive:
He's very good-looking but not very bright.

tense
your muscles become stiff and tight because
Don't tense your shoulders


of a person body unattractively thin.
"his skinny arms"


toupee
a small artificial hairpiece to cover a bald spot.
he is wearing toupee

speed-dating
people seeking romantic relationships have a series of short conversations

never ever
emphatic way of saying 'never'.
I never, ever sit around

stone
above a weight considered normal

stick out
be extremely noticeable.
"many important things had happened to him, but one stuck out"

add ons
something extra that is added to a product to make it better:


see someone around
to notice (someone) in some of the places
Well, I'll be seeing you around.


slip my mind
you forget it:
I forgot your birthday - it just slipped my mind.

hog  
take or use more than your share
He's always hogging the bathroom
Don’t hog the ice cream!


think of
to produce a new idea or plan:
We'll have to think of a pretty good excuse for being late.

come clean
be completely honest
They must come clean about plans for increasing taxation

sb collapse
to fall down suddenly
buildings collapsed in the earthquake.
she collapsed into her boyfriend's arms

beat
completely exhausted.
"I'm beat—I need an hour or so to rest"
You've been working too hard you look dead beat.

just around the corner
not far away, or going to happen soon:
There's a great restaurant just around the corner.
I'm sure good times are just around the corner.

mispronounce
to pronounce a word or sound the wrong way:
I always mispronounce his name.


buffer sth
moderate the impact of something
the massage helped to buffer the strain

ready made
available to use immediately

come out
happen as a result from sth
something good can come out of something that went wrong"

cost of living
the amount of money that a person needs to live:

following
what comes next.
the meta verse would need a critical mess of interconnected technologies including the following

one
referring to a person or thing previously mentioned
rather than one that you are merely looking at

finance
a man to whom someone is engaged
"my fiancé and I were childhood sweethearts"

broker
a person who buys and sells goods for others.
"the centralized lenders operate through brokers"

chill out
relax completely
I'm just chilling out in front of the TV.

half hearted
without enthusiasm and energy
Don't give me a half-hearted reply

stick to
continue doing something
please stick to that rules

firm
unlikely to change.
"he retains a firm belief

heartfelt
sincere.
our heartfelt thanks

hangover
after-effects caused by drinking an excess of alcohol.
he had a terrible hangover after the party

dazzling
extremely bright
The sunlight was dazzling

one way or another
by some means
Everyone at the party was related one way or another.

shake off
get rid of sth bad
shake off winter lethargy

presume
suppose that sth is the case on the basis of possibility
I presumed that he was escorted from the building

nordic
relating to Scandinavia, Finland, and Iceland.

lethargy
a lack of energy and enthusiasm.
"there was an air of lethargy about him"



get to sleep
go to bed and fall asleep

rehabilitate sb
restore (someone) to normal life by training
rehabilitate former criminals


season sth
add other spices to (food).
"season the soup to taste with salt
season the lamb with garlic


formulate sth
create something by putting together
New drugs are being formulated to combat malaria.

utensil
a tool  in a kitchen :
a selection of kitchen utensils

insomnia
the condition of being unable to sleep

drawback
the negative part of a situation:
One of the drawbacks of living with someone
The major drawback to this method

slash
to cut with a sharp blade
several paintings were slashed.

ridicule
to laugh at something in an unkind way:
She was ridiculed for her old-fashioned ideas.

disagreeable
unpleasant:
She said some very disagreeable things.


marketable
easy to sell
This is a highly marketable product.

endanger
put something at risk

wholesome
likely to improve your life either physically, emotionally:
wholesome family entertainment
wholesome content


emit
to send out a beam, noise, smell, or gas:
hydrocarbons are emitted from the vehicle exhaust



leafy
has a lot of trees:
People love the leafy streets


ancestry
one's family descent.
Irish ancestry"

buckle
a fastener for a belt:
the buckle of the sandals


ripple
a small wave on the surface:
The stone she threw caused ripples

flip
turn it over quickly
I flipped the book
flipped the tortoise

catch sight of sth
glimpse for a moment
"when she caught sight of him she smiled"

glimpse
to see something for a very short time
We glimpsed the ruined abbey from the windows


rotate
to turn around a fixed point
The wheel rotates on an axle.


linger
to take a long time to disappear:
The smell from the fire still lingered days later.

might as well
You might as well spend the night here.
We might as well walk home
John is going to be an hour late.
We might as well start ordering.


shrub
a small bush with several woody stems

contradict
assert the opposite of a statement made by (someone).
"he did not contradict her but just said nothing"

dispense
distribute to a number of people.
"dispensing drinks"

tranquil
calm and peaceful and without noise
the tranquil surface of the water.

trait
a particular characteristic
His sense of humour is one of his better traits.



simplify
to make something less complicated
He tried to simplify the story for the younger audience.


offset
to balance one influence against an opposing influence, so that there is no great difference
The extra cost is offset by the lower price of houses.


supposedly
according towhat is believed by many people
The tickets are supposedly in the mail.

nationwide
in all parts of a  country:
a nationwide survey

gauge
estimate the amount, level,
gauge the star's brightness"

comprise
be made up of.
"the country comprises twenty states"

bypass
to avoid something by going around it:
We took the road that bypasses the town.

textile
cloth made in large quantities:
a major exporter of textiles

jackpot
the largest prize offered
I won the jackpot.

evenly
in equal numbers,
"the jackpot will be split evenly

conspicuous
very attracting attention
her blonde hair was conspicuous.

subordinate
lower in rank or position.
women are still subordinate to men


supportive
providing help.
"the staff are extremely supportive


customary
according to the customs associated with a particular society.

commentary
a description that is broadcasted
The commentary on the Olympic Games

pros
an advantage for doing something:
One of the big pros of living in Madrid

occupation
a person's job:

facilitate
make easier
facilitate the sharing of resources"


clarity
the quality of being easy to see
I was amazed at the clarity of her voice.

sovereign
a supreme ruler
the first Japanese sovereign to visit Britain"


occurrence
the happening of something
"the occurrence of cancer increases

serial
describe a person who repeatedly commits a similar crime
brutal serial killer

disastrous
causing great damage.
"a disastrous fire

array
to arrange a group of things
magazines were arrayed on the stand.


accuracy
the quality of being exact:

usage
the way something is treated
Sports equipment is designed to withstand hard usage.


redundant
no longer needed.
"many of the old skills had become redundant"


static
not moving
House prices remained static in July.



emergence
the process of coming into existence
"the emergence of the environmental movement"

layout
the way that something is arranged:
I like the layout of the house.

operational
it is working:
we expect the factory to be fully operational again

integrity
the quality of having strong moral principles.
"a gentleman of complete integrity"


invariably
in every occasion; always.
"ranch meals are invariably big and hearty"


alternatively
as another option
"alternatively, you may telephone us direct


premium
an amount that is more than usual:
pay a premium for the best location.


liberation
the action of setting someone free
"the liberation of all prisoners"

marginal
minor and not important
"it seems likely to make only a marginal difference"


timber
wood prepared for use
"the exploitation of forests for timber"


vulnerable
able to be easily, influenced,
Older people are vulnerable to cold temperatures


disperse
spread over a large area
When the rain came down the crowds started to disperse.
disperse the oil

whim
a sudden change of mind,that is unusual
"she bought it on a whim"


disproportionate
too large or small in comparison to something else
a disproportionate number of girls

boulevard
a wide street lined with trees.
"Sunset Boulevard"

erroneous
wrong; incorrect.
make erroneous assumptions"


lag behind
make progress so slowly than others
He's lagging behind - I think we'd better wait for him


occupant
a person who resides
"the previous occupant of her room"

flaw
mistake
I returned the material because it had a flaw in it.

emulate
copy something achieved by someone else as they do:
emulate the success of other software companies.

beacon
device that sends a signal or information:
a radar/navigation beacon

smear
to spread substance over a surface:
smeared peanut butter all over the sofa.
the front of your car is smeared with blood?

degenerate
deteriorate physically, mentally, or morally.
"the quality of life had degenerated"

drab
lacking brightness
"the landscape was drab"
drab brown

nip
pinch sharply.
"one of the dogs nipped him on the leg"



barb
the sharp part that makes it difficult to remove
The arrows having a barb