UNIT 1

outing (n)

a short trip taken for pleasure, often with a group idle (adj)

fad (n)

a fashion or interest that is very popular for a short time venue (n)

get into sth (ph.v)

to become interested or involved in something

cheer sb on (ph.v)

to shout to encourage someone. especially at a sporting event

catch up on sth (ph.v)

to do something you have not had time to do recently

get round to sth (ph.v)

to finally do something you intended to do

keep at sth (ph.v)

to continue doing something difficult

laze around (ph.v)

to relax and do very little

Brow on sb (ph.v)

to gradually become more liked by someone

(be) on fire (exp)

performing very well or with great energy

let off steam (exp)

to release strong emotions or energy

pent-up (adj)

(of emotions or energy) held in and not expressed

(be) at a loose end (exp)

not having anything to do or any plans

whim (n)

a sudden and impulsive idea or desire

whimsical (adj)

playfully unusual or imaginative

do sth on a whim (exp)

to do something suddenly without planning

set your heart on sth (exp)

to want something very much

excel oneself (exp)

to do something better than ever before

(be) in the spotlight (exp)

receiving a lot of public attention

set one's sights on sth (exp)

to decide to achieve something

cringe-worthy (adj)

causing embarrassment or awkwardness

quirky (adj)

unusual in a pleasant or interesting way

leg (n)

a stage or part of a journey or process

up in arms (exp)

very angry or upset about something

down-and-out (adj)

without money. home, or prospects

fade away (ph.v)

to gradually disappear or become less noticeable

wind up (ph.v)

to end up in a particular situation or place

whinge (v)

to complain persistently in an annoying way

render (v)

to cause someone or something to be in a particular condition

usher in (ph.v)

to introduce something new or begin a period

boundless (adj)

unlimited or immense

oust (v)

to force someone out of a position or place

slump (n)

a sudden or prolonged fall in success or activity

vie (v)

to compete eagerly for something

leverage (v)

to use something that you already have in order to achieve something new or better

muse on (phrv)

to think deeply or ponder something

hollow (adj)

having a hole or empty space inside something

insipid (adj)

lacking flavor, vigor, or interest

idle hands are the devil's workshop (prv)

people who are not occupied with work or productive activities are more likely to get into trouble

phrenology

the detailed study of the shape and size of the cranium as a supposed indication of character and mental abilities. (não, sọ)

debunk (v)

expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief)

keepsake (n)

a small present, usually not expensive, that is given to you by someone so that you will remember that person