Els Buklet 7 Vocabulary 01

Front 1

irrelevant (adj.)

Back 1

not useful or not relating to a particular situation, and therefore not important [≠ relevant]:
We're focusing too much on irrelevant details.
Students viewed Latin as boring and irrelevant.
largely/totally/completely etc irrelevant
His age is completely irrelevant if he can do the job.
irrelevant to
The defendant's lawyer argued that his past offenses were irrelevant to this case.

Front 2

remain (v.)

Back 2

to continue to be in the same state or condition:
Please remain seated until all the lights are on.
We remained friends.
The boy remained silent.
remain as
Despite the job losses, Parker remained as manager.
remain unclear/unchanged/unanswered etc
Many scientists remain unconvinced by the current evidence.

Front 3

anticipation (n.)

Back 3

1 when you are expecting something to happen:
She waited in eager anticipation for Robert to arrive.
Taylor was excited and full of anticipation at the prospect of the trip.
2 do something in anticipation of something to do something because you expect something to happen:
The workers have called off their strike in anticipation of a pay offer.