Flashcards

Glossary Pt. 1

Diego Figueroa English TOEFL Inglês 20 flashcards

Flashcards do conjunto (20)

1ThereforeA word used to introduce the logical result of something that has just been mentioned.
"I aproved the test, therefore the teacher will give an extra point."
2DiscourageUsed to prevent something or to prevent somebody from doing something.
"His parents tried to discourage him from being an actor."
3ObnoxiousSomething extremely unpleasant, especially in a way that offends people.
"The movie is loud and obnoxious."
4StraightforwardSomething that is easy to do or to understand.
"It's quite straightforward to get here."
5DelightedThat someone feels very pleased.
"I'd be absolutely delighted to come."
6ButcherA person whose job is cutting up and selling meat in a shop.
"My uncle is a butcher."
7CampaignersA person who leads or takes part in a campaign, especially one for social or political.
"She's an active campaigner for animal rights."
8RefreshmentThe fact of making somebody feel less tired.
"Our hotel is a place to rest and find refreshment for mind and body."
9LuggageBags, cases, etc. that contain somebody's clothes and things when travelling.
"There's room for one more piece of luggage."
10HandlerGeneral term to refer to a person who organizes, train or controls something as a job.
"The police brought in dog handlers to join the hunt for the attacker."
11SlumpTo fall wheter in price/value/number/etc. or in a literal way.
"The paper's circulation has slumped to 90 000."
12NeverthelessUsed to despite something that you have just mentioned.
"Our defeat was expected but it is disappointing nevertheless."
13HoweverWord used to introduce a statement that contrasts with something that has just been said.
"He was feeling bad. He went to work, however, and tried to concentrate."
14BailMoney that somebody agrees to pay if a person accused of a crime does not appear at their trial.
"She was released on $2 000 bail."
15FeeAn amount of money that you pay for professional advice or services.
"Customers pay an annual fee for the service."
16RectifiedCorrect something that was wrong.
"We must take steps to rectify the situation."
17SetbackA difficulty or problem that delays or prevents something, or makes a situation worse.
"The team suffered a major setback when their best player was injured."
18RebateAn amount of money that is paid back to you because you have paid too much.
"He's claiming a 100% tax rebate."
19SpamIt's advertising material sent by email to people who have not asked for it.
"I get thousands of spam emails each month."
20PromptThe action of making somebody decide to do something or to cause something to happen.
"The discovery of the bomb prompted an increase in security."