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31 Cards in this Set
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giving no importance to the feelings or problems of other people |
Young people are today so hard-hearted |
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anxious care for somebody’s comfort, health or happiness |
I was touched by his solicitude for the boy 👦 |
Elizabeth began to like them when she saw how much affection and solicitude they showed for Jane. |
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in a sudden, unexpected and often unpleasant way |
The interview ended abruptly. |
‘Come here!’ she said abruptly. |
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the fact of being offensive or rude |
the crudeness of the language |
We reject crudeness and violence. |
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looking or sounding very serious |
a grim face/look/smile |
She looked grim. |
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sounding loud and rough |
raucous laughter 😃 |
They grew more and more raucous as the evening went on. |
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in a way that is clearly intended to show what you mean or to express criticism |
When he sees me, he pointedly ignores me |
She yawned and looked pointedly at her watch ⌚️ |
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to refuse a friendly offer, request or suggestion in an unkind way |
They rebuffed her request for help |
The company has rebuffed several offers |
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to say what will happen in the future (done in the past using religious or magic powers) |
He prophesied that a flood would cover the Earth’s surface. |
Few could have prophesied this war. |
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to walk somewhere in a formal group of people, in order to celebrate or protest about something |
The victorious team will parade through the city tomorrow morning. |
People were parading up and down showing off their finest clothes. |
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being too proud of yourself and what you do |
Eric is a very conceited person |
It's very conceited of you to assume that your work is always the best. |
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extremely unpleasant, especially in a way that offends people |
I find her really obnoxious. |
Her behaviour is a really obnoxious behaviour |
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) able to get what you want in a clever way, especially by tricking or cheating somebody |
He was as cunning as a fox. |
a cunning liar |
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thinking sadly about something that you would like to have, especially something in the past that you can no longer have |
a wistful smile |
There was something rather wistful about the sad little tune. |
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determined and not allowing your emotions to affect your decisions |
a hard-headed businessman |
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a kind or emotional person |
I'm a really softly man |
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the fact of being related in a family ..or...the relationship between members of the same family: |
It is a traditional society in which the kinship group is very important |
Different ethnic groups have different systems of kinship. |
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to walk or travel around an area without any definite aim or direction |
The sheep are allowed to roam freely on this land. |
Gangs of youths roam the streets at night 🌉 |
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used to give your personal opinion on something |
As/so far as I am concerned, you can do what you like. |
She's doing fine as far as French is concerned, it's her German I'm worried |
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a large amount of money |
They must be worth a mint |
to make/cost a mint |
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(of people or behaviour) brave and confident; not afraid to say what you feel or to take risks(adj) |
Few people have been bold enough to criticize the manager. |
a bold and fearless warrior |
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quiet, gentle, and always ready to do what other people want without expressing your own opinion |
They called her Miss Mouse because she was so meek and mild |
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to speak suddenly, loudly and with strong feeling |
‘For heavens' sake!’ he burst out |
Karen burst out laughing. |
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in a shy and nervous way |
Can you stay with me please?’ she asked timidly. |
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built in a space in a wall ...and .. to put something in a position that is set back into a wall, etc. |
The lights should be recessed into the ceiling |
Recessed couch 🛋 |
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bend the top part of your body forward and raise your shoulders and back |
She leaned forward, hunching over the desk. |
He hunched his shoulders and thrust his hands deep into his pockets |
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to spend time thinking carefully about a plan or proposal |
I need some time to mull it over before making a decision. |
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continuous shaking movement or feeling |
We could feel the vibrations 📳 from the trucks passing |
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the state of feeling upset or annoyed |
She sat down and cried in vexation. |
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to shake or to make something shake violently |
The house rocked when the bomb exploded |
The town was rocked by an earthquake. |
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very high, loud and unpleasant |
She has such a piercing voice. |
a piercing shriek |
