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Overwhelm |
Overwhelm is a feeling or emotion. It's very sudden or strong emotion, and it's a negative feeling. You can think of it as the same as worry, anxiety or stress.
I don't want to overwhelm you with too much information.
I was overwhelmed with grief when my maternal uncle died.
I am so overwhelmed now because of the work load.
Describing a situation: I sat through a fifty minute meeting. I've got a lot of technical information by our boss. That meeting was so overwhelming. |
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Rehabilitate: Rehabilitation: |
Ð To return someone to a good, healthy, or normal life or condition after they have been in prison, been very ill, etc.
The prison service should try to rehabilitate prisoners so that they can lead normal lives when they leave prison. Physiotherapy is part of rehabilitating accident victims.
Ð to return something to a good condition: We need to replace or rehabilitate the bridge. |
ˌriːhəˈbɪlɪteɪtˌriːhəbɪlɪˈteɪʃən |
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Rolled around |
to arrive or happen again or takes place again
By the time Friday rolls around, I'm ready for the weekend.
When the season rolled around, I was the only junior to be cut from the varsity basketball team. |
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Varsity |
the main team that represents a university, college, or school in a sport
the varsity football team |
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Flip through something |
to look quickly at the pages of a magazine, book, etc.
I sat in my car and cried as I flipped through the radio, desperately searching for a song that would make me feel better. |
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Desperately |
extremely or very much
For years they had desperately wanted a child. |
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Barely |
only with great difficulty or effort. Synonym only just She was very old and barely able to walk. Mary had barely enough money to live on. |
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Lackluster |
not exciting, impressive etc, synonym dull a lacklustre performance
not shining, Synonym dull lacklustre hair
Despite my lackluster high school career, I still believed I could become a great player. |
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Straw: Countable noun |
Meaning 1: A thin tube of paper or plastic for sucking up liquid from a bottle or a cup.
She sipped her lemonade through a straw.
Meaning 2: The dried, yellow stems of crops such as wheat, used as food for animals or as a layer on the ground for animals to lie on, and for making traditional objects.
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Fixate |
think about something too much and find it difficult to stop
High achievers sometimes fixate on their own flaws.
My dogs starts to fixate before becoming reactive. |
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Retreat |
/rɪˈtriːt/retreat verb
Ð to go away from a place or person in order to escape from fighting or danger:
Attacks by enemy aircraft forced the tanks to retreat (from the city). When she came towards me shouting, I retreated (behind my desk).
Ukraine celebrates as Russia forced to retreat after rapid counter offensive. Ð Second meaning - move back to move away from someone or something
He saw her and retreated, too shy to speak to her.
retreat to/from/into etc Perry lit the fuse and retreated to a safe distance.
Ð if an area of water, snow, or land retreats, it gradually gets smaller The flood waters are slowly retreating.
Ð CHANGE YOUR MIND
to decide not to do something you were planning to do, because it was unpopular or too difficult.
retreat from
The Canadian government has retreated from a plan to kill 300 wolves.
Ð QUIET PLACE
to go away to a place that is quiet or safe retreat from/into/to:
After the noise of the city he was glad to retreat to his hotel room. |
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Retreat as noun |
Ð OF AN ARMY [countable, uncountable]
a movement away from the enemy after a defeat in battle: Napoleon’s retreat from Moscow. The rebel forces are in full retreat (retreating very fast). Ð MOVEMENT BACK [singular, uncountable] a movement away from someone or something retreat from Ten thousand years ago the ice began its retreat from Scotland.
Ð THOUGHT AND PRAYER [countable, uncountable]
a period of time that you spend praying or studying religion in a quiet place on (a) retreat: I spent three weeks on retreat in Scotland. |
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head down |
To proceed or go to some specific destination or event. A: "Are you ready to go to the cafeteria for lunch?" B: "I'll head down in a minute. I just want to finish this report first." I need to head down to the grocery store for some milk. Is there anything else I should pick up? Tom and his friends are all heading down to some comic book convention next month. |
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Socialization: |
Ð the activity of mixing socially with others. 'socialization with students has helped her communication skills'
Ð the process by which people, especially children, are made to behave in a way that is acceptable in their society OR the process of training people or animals to behave in a way that others in the group think is suitable Schools play an important part in the socialization of our children. |
ˌsoʊ.ʃəl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən |
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Cricket: |
Ð A brown or black insect that makes short, loud noises by rubbing its wings together
Crickets chirping
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/ˈkrɪk.ɪt/ |
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Chirp: verb |
Ð intransitive: if a bird or insect chirps, it makes short high sounds
You even miss the sense of office noise that constant chirping of faxes and phones that indicates business is being done.
Ð intransitive, transitive: to speak in a happy high voice
'See you soon, I hope!' chirped my mother. "Good morning, Ricardo!" Judith chirped. |
/ˈtʃɪr.əp/ |
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Blare |
Ð to make an unpleasantly loud noise: The loudspeakers blared across the square.The radio was blaring (out) martial music. Horns blared in the street outside. More trucks were arriving, many of them with sirens blaring. |
verb [ I or T ] /bler/ |
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pant |
Ð to breathe quickly and loudly through your mouth, usually because you have been doing something very energetic: Matteo arrived at the top of the hill, panting and covered in sweat."Hurry! They're almost here," she panted. |
verb [ I ]/pænt/ |
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ding |
Ð to make a short ringing sound like a bell
Ð verb (HIT)[ T ]: to damage the surface of something slightly by hitting it: She was worried she might ding the car beside her when she parked.
Ð ding noun(especially North American English) a hit, especially one that causes slight damage to a car, etc. I got a ding in my rear fender. |
verb/dɪŋ/ |
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growl |
Ð to make a low, rough sound, usually in anger: The dog growled at her and snapped at her ankles. "Not now, I'm busy," he growled "Come over here and say that, '' he growled. In my absence, my parents would growl to each other.
Ð intransitive, transitive: to say something in a low angry voice. Synonym snarl: ‘Get out of my way, ’ he growled. growl at: ‘Who are you?’ he growled at me.
Ð a long, low sound, like the threatening sound made by a dog:
The dog eyed me suspiciously and gave a low growl. He heard a low growl behind him. |
verb & Noun [ I ]/ɡraʊl/ |
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Swallow has total 7 meanings. |
Ð FOOD: to make food or drink go down your throat and towards your stomach:
Most snakes swallow their prey whole. He put a grape into his mouth and swallowed it whole.
Ð NERVOUSLY [intransitive]: to make some of the liquid in your mouth go down your throat because you are frightened or nervous:
Leo swallowed hard and walked into the room. She swallowed nervously before beginning.
Ð BELIEVE/ACCEPT [transitive] informal: to believe a story, explanation etc that is not actually true:
Do they really think we are stupid enough to swallow that?I found his story a bit hard to swallow.
Ð FEELINGS [transitive]: to stop yourself from showing a feeling, especially anger:
She swallowed her anger and turned to face him.
Ð swallow verb (TAKE AWAY): [ T ]:If something large swallows (up) another thing, it makes it disappear or stop existing separately by making it part of itself:
Many small businesses have been swallowed (up) by large companies. A shadow grows on the wall behind you, swallowing you in darkness.
Ð Swallow as noun: an action in which you make food or drink go down your throat: He downed his whisky in one swallow.
Ð a small bird with pointed wings and a tail with two points that flies quickly and catches insects to eat as it flies.
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Demogorgon |
A terrifying ancient deity or demon of the underworld.
What if it’s the Demogorgon? Oh, Jesus, we’re so screwed if it’s the Demogorgon. It’s not the Demogorgon. |
/ˈdimoʊˌgɔrgən//ˈdɛmoʊˌgɔrgən/ |
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Screw |
Ð a thin pointed piece of metal that you push and turn in order to fasten pieces of metal or wood together.
Fix the frame in position and tighten the screws.
Ð to fasten something using a screw or to twist; turn; tighten: Screw this piece of wood to the wall.Screw these two pieces together. We'll have to screw a hook into the wall. |
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Screw up
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Ð To make a mess of, or completely fail at something.
I totally screwed up my relationship with my gf. I made a mess or I completely failed at my relationship with my gf. May be I just ignored her or I wasn't nice to her or I forgot her birthday or I cheated on her or something like that. So probably our relationship is over now because I screwed it up. Tim got fired because he screwed up with an important client.
Ð to injure or damage something, physically or emotionally:
I screwed up my arm playing tennis. When his parents divorced, it really screwed him up. This means it made him emotionally unstable. So if something screws you up, it does some kind of damage to your emotional stability or some kind of damage to your way of life.
Ð to make a mistake, or to spoil something: I totally screwed up the chemistry exam. Just don't screw up this time. I'm really sorry, I screwed up. I forgot to pick up the food. I really screwed up at work.
Ð to ruin something I screwed up the dinner. May be I put too much salt while I was cooking dinner and I really screwed it up. It doesn't taste good.
Ð to hurt yourself If you jumped from a height and you landed badly. You can say damn I screwed up my legs. |
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troglodyte |
Ð someone who lived in a cave in prehistoric times:
Ð a person with bad social skills and low intelligence
Ð a person living in seclusion |
/ˈtrɑː.ɡlə.daɪt/ |
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Fireball: Countable noun |
Ð a large ball of fire, especially one caused by a very powerful explosion:
Witnesses reported seeing a huge orange fireball as the oil refinery exploded. |
/ˈfɑɪərˌbɔl/ |
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Cast |
Ð the actors in a film, play, or show: After the final performance the director threw a party for the cast.
Ð in a cast ( in plaster) a part of your body is in a cast, it has a plaster cast around it to protect it while a broken bone repairs itself: My leg was in a cast for about six weeks.
Ð to choose actors to play particular parts in a play, film, or show: He was often cast as the villain.
Ð cast light on something:To provide an explanation for a situation or problem, or information that makes it easier to understand: The discovery of the dinosaur skeleton has cast light on why they became extinct.
Ð cast a look, glance, smile, etc.To look, smile, etc. in a particular direction: She cast a quick look in the rear mirror.
Ð to throw something somewhere:
Sparks leapt as he cast more wood on the fire. He cast the line or net to the middle of the river.
Ð cast an/your eye over somethingto look quickly at something: Could you cast an eye over this report for me?
Ð cast a/your vote: to vote:All the votes in the election have now been cast and the counting has begun.
Ð cast a spell on/over somebody:
a) to attract someone very strongly and to keep their attention completely: Hong Kong casts a spell over the visitor almost as soon as the aircraft touches down. b) to use magic words or acts to change someone or something: She’s a witch, and she’ll cast a spell on you if she catches you. |
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Pussy |
Ð an offensive word for a man who is weak or not brave, Synonym: coward: Don't be a pussy. Ð puss, pussycat. an informal name for a cat Ð a woman's vagina |
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Bicker |
Ð to argue about things that are not important: Will you two stop bickering! They're always bickering with each other about/over their personal problems. They were bickering over what to order and where to sit.
Ð Bickering as noun: arguments about things that are not important: I'm tired of their constant bickering. The group finally elected a leader after several days of bickering. I'm tired of their constant bickering. The group finally elected a leader after several days of bickering. I wish they would stop their constant bickering.
Ð bickering as adjective: engaging in or characterized by petty and petulant quarreling: A bickering couple, bickering politicians. |
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Stomp |
Ð to walk with heavy steps or to put your foot down very hard, especially because you are angry:
She stomped angrily out of the office. I stomped my feet to scare that dog. Why did you stomp on that insect? The little boy was stomping his foot and refusing to take his medicine. He woke up in a bad mood and stomped off to the bathroom. |
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campaign |
Ð a planned group of especially political, business, or military activities that are intended to achieve a particular aim:
Police have launched a campaign to crack down on drug dealers. They are running a campaign to defame me. |
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disgusting |
Ð extremely unpleasant or unacceptable: It's disgusting that there are no schools or hospitals for these people.Passengers were kept for three hours in a disgusting waiting room. |
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Quiet |
Ð MAKING NO NOISE, not making much noise, or making no noise at all:
We’ll have to be quiet so as not to wake the baby.It’s a nice car. The engine’s really quiet.I’ll be as quiet as a mouse (=very quiet).
Ð NOT SPEAKING, not saying much or not saying anything: You’re very quiet, Mom – is anything the matter?The crowd went quiet.
Ð NO ACTIVITY/PEOPLE without much activity or without many people It was a Sunday, about three o'clock, and the streets were quiet.I’d love to go on holiday somewhere where it’s nice and quiet.
Ð quiet as noun, the state of being quiet, calm, and peaceful: We were enjoying the quiet of the forest. I’ve had an awful day – now I just want some peace and quiet. Can I have some quiet, please? |
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Quite |
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Compassionate |
Ð If you describe someone or something as compassionate, you mean that they feel or show pity, sympathy, and understanding for people who are suffering. My father is a deeply compassionate man. |
/kəmˈpæʃ.ən.ət/ /kəmˈpæʃənɪt/ |
