Week 3

Front 1

Circumvent
The company opened an account abroad, in order to circumvent the tax laws.

Back 1

to find a way of avoiding restrictions imposed by a rule or law without actually breaking it

Front 2

Inept
she’s someone who’s skilled at computers but inept at living.

Back 2

unable to handle job: lacking the competence or skill for a particular task.

Front 3

phase sth out
An E.U. body has outlined a plan to phase out most fossil-fueled cars by 2050.

Back 3

bring something gradually to an end: to bring something to an end or remove it in stages over a period of time

Front 4

substantiate
But I also wanted to comment on his many assumptions, none of which he bothered to substantiate.

Back 4

prove or support something: to confirm that something is true or valid

Front 5

substantially
Today’s news, not surprisingly, is that sea level rise will “substantially exceed” previous estimates.

Back 5

considerably: in an extensive, substantial, or ample way
essentially: generally or in essence

Front 6

extortion
A classic example of extortion is the “protection” scheme where figures with ties to organized crime demand that shop owners pay for their protection to prevent something bad

Back 6

Extortion is a crime in which one person forces another person to do something against his will, generally to give up money or other property, by threat of violence, property damage, damage to the person’s reputation, or extreme financial hardship. Extortion involves the victim’s consent to the crime, but that consent is obtained illegally.

Front 7

spitefully
he spitefully tells her to leave him alone

Back 7

vindictive in petty way: full of or showing petty maliciousness

Front 8

Inquisitive
He tried not to sound inquisitive.

Back 8

An inquisitive person likes finding out about things, especially secret things.

Front 9

Hold on
she held on to me to stop herself slipping,

Back 9

To maintain one's grip; cling.

Front 10

spurt
she ends up hitting a vein and getting a spurt of blood splashed on her face.

Back 10

jet of liquid or gas: a sudden stream of liquid or gas, forced out under pressure.