English 2 narrative

Recall (v.)

to remember something

• rememberDo you remember when her birthday is?

• recallI don't recall arranging a time to meet.

• recollectI didn't recollect having seen him.

• remindEvery time we meet he reminds me about the money he lent me.

• come back toI forgot his name but it's just come back to me.

• reminisceWe were just reminiscing about our school days.

Revolting

Disgust (intenses)

Thug

Gánster

Walk on eggshells

Mooching off

Aprofitar-se de la caritat d'algú

Lash out

She lashes out

Temper tantrum

Rabieta

Dazed

Confós i sense saber pensar correctament

Awe-inspiring/mind-blowing (adj.)

Memorable, noteworthy, bizarre, odd, peculiar, exceptional, remarkable, astounding, superb

causing you to feel great respect or admiration:

Her knowledge of computers is quite awe-inspiring.

Blend (n.)

Mix. The building's design is an interesting blend of traditionalism and modernism.

Disrupt/ relies

As a result, he views lies as serious moral mistakes because they —— the logical structure he —— on to understand reality

self-sufficient

Independent, self-reliant

• into his own hands

placing Christopher in an awkward situation where he has to take matters —— and leave the house in order to find his mother.

• evolves from … into …

Christopher —— a highly parent-dependent child —- a more independent and self-reliant individual.

Pivotal

• extremely important, central

At the outset of the journey

The beginning: I told him at/from the outset I wasn't interested.

• Permeates

• spreads through, is present everywhere. for it —- nearly every aspect of daily life.

Wield

If persuasion be —— ethically, it can serve not as manipulation, but as a bridge between differing perspectives.

Apprehensive (adj.)

Anxious

worried

• worriedI'm worried that he's not going to graduate.

• concernedAren't you concerned that she might tell someone?

• perturbedHe didn't seem unduly perturbed by the news.

• fretfulShe got a fretful night's sleep after the dreadful news.

• anxiousAll this waiting is making me anxious.

• apprehensiveHe's a bit apprehensive about leaving home.

Subject + had once been + complements

Synonyms: Used to be. Was formerly. Previously was —> The building had once been a hotel.

Await (v.)

Synonyms: wait for, expect. —> I anxiously await the new episode each Monday night.

Homeland (n.)

The country that one regards as home. Synonyms: native land, motherland, country of origin.

—> "....it is undeniable that the Palestinian people – Muslim and Christian – have suffered in pursuit of a homeland.”

Upon arrival (phrase)

To describe a particular moment: "Upon arrival at the airport, we were greeted by a large crowd."

Synonyms: Once you arrived, subsequent of arriving/to arrival, after arriving, as soon as we arrived…

Fascinate (v.)

To evoke an intense interest or attraction in someone

• The flickering TV fascinated the cat.

Synonyms: intrigue, enamour, spellbind, capture…

Furthermore

Synonyms: moreover, additionally, besides, meanwhile, apart from this/that, otherwise, then… introduce additional information or ideas related to a previously mentioned topic. Example: Furthermore, the report found that the company's success was due to a combination of efficient production methods and strong leadership.

Fail to mention

She failed to mention that the meeting had been rescheduled, so I showed up at the wrong time.

Synonyms:

• Omit

• Leave out

• Neglect to mention

• Overlook

Mouth-watering

The bakery displayed a mouthwatering selection of chocolate cakes and pastries.

Synonyms:

• Delectable

• Delicious

• Tasty

• Appetizing

• Scrumptious

Irresistible (adj.)

Her smile was so irresistible that everyone in the room couldn’t help but notice it.

Synonyms:

• Alluring

• Tempting

• Captivating

• Enticing

• Charming

Allowed me

My teacher allowed me to submit the assignment a day late.

Synonyms / Alternatives:

• Permitted me

• Let me

• Gave me the opportunity

• Enabled me

Feel rather

I felt rather tired after walking for three hours.

Synonyms / Alternatives:

• Somewhat

• Quite

• A bit

• Fairly

• Moderately

Couldn't help but

She couldn’t help but admire his determination, even though she disagreed with his methods.

Synonyms / Alternatives:

• Couldn’t stop myself from/Unable to resist

• Found myself doing

• Had no choice but to

• Ended up (doing something)

Well-known

She’s a well-known author whose novels have been translated into over twenty languages.

Synonyms / Alternatives:

• Famous

• Renowned

• Recognized

• Noted

• Celebrated

Out of the blue

Suddenly.

The offer to work abroad came out of the blue, completely changing the course of her career.

Synonyms / Alternatives:

• Unexpectedly

• Suddenly

• All of a sudden

• Without warning

• From nowhere

Turned on

The crowd turned on the politician after his controversial remarks.

• Switch on, power up

• Lash out at

Have grown closer

Over the years, the two families have grown closer, sharing holidays and supporting one another through hard times.

Synonyms / Alternatives:

• Become more attached

• Developed a stronger bond

• Gotten to know each other better

• Become more connected

Shimmering green charm

The city skyline looked shimmering with life as the lights reflected off the river.

Synonyms / Alternatives (depending on context):

• Sparkling

• Gleaming

• Glowing

• Radiant

• Vibrant

• Luminous

Looking back

Looking back on my childhood, I can see how those small moments shaped the person I am today.

Synonyms / Alternatives:

• In retrospect

• Thinking back

• Reflecting on the past

• Remembering

Relieved

She felt deeply relieved when the doctor confirmed that it was nothing serious.

Synonyms / Alternatives:

• Comforted

• Reassured

• Grateful

• Thankful

Exhausted

By the end of the marathon, every muscle in her body was exhausted, yet her determination kept her moving forward.

Synonyms / Alternatives:

• Worn out

• Drained

• Fatigued

• Weary

Disastrous

The storm had a disastrous effect on the coastal town, destroying homes and flooding streets.

Synonyms / Alternatives:

• Catastrophic

• Devastating

• Ruinous

• Calamitous

• Tragic

Thrilled

She was thrilled by the unexpected news that her novel had been accepted for publication.

Synonyms / Alternatives:

• Overjoyed

• Delighted

• Excited

• Ecstatic

• Elated

• Eager

However, to my dismay

To my dismay, I discovered that the important documents I needed had been misplaced.

Synonyms / Alternatives:

• Much to my disappointment

• Unfortunately

• Regrettably

• Sadly

Wandering around

Moving around without a clear purpose, direction, or destination; exploring or roaming freely.

Example sentence:

She enjoyed wandering around the old town, letting the narrow streets and colorful markets guide her adventure.

Synonyms / Alternatives:

• Roaming

• Strolling

• Meandering

• Exploring

After countless attempts

After countless attempts to negotiate a deal, they finally reached an agreement that satisfied both parties.

Synonyms / Alternatives:

• After many tries

• After repeated efforts

• Following numerous attempts

• After endless attempts

Blatantly

Descaradament, blatant