Unit 1: Live and Learn - Vocabulary Practice

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering Unit 1: Live and Learn

live and learn

to gain experience or knowledge from life events

memorise (v.)

to learn sth by memory; to remember sth without reading it

logical (adj.)

being carefully and well thought out

shift (v.)

to make a change, usually a small one, in the position of sth; to do sth so that sth is not the same as it was before

impatiently (adv.)

indicating by the way you behave that you are upset because you are made to wait

indicate (v.)

to give a sign; to let people know sth

distort (v.)

to make sth seem very different from what it actually is

exaggerate (v.)

to describe sth and give the impression that sth is more than it is in reality

imply (v.)

to say sth indirectly; to give a meaning without saying it in an obvious way

appreciate (v.)

to be able to understand how good or important sb/sth is

recall (v.)

to think back on sth that happened in the past

apply (v.)

to use sth in a certain situation or for a particular purpose

determine (v.)

to decide about sth; to make sure

perceive (v.)

to use different senses to realise sth that you were unaware of before

integrate (v.)

to incorporate or mix sth within or with sth else

register (v.)

to become fully aware of sth; to realise

put sth to (good) use

to have sth that you use in the best way it can be used so that you get the most from it

queue (v.)

to stand one person, car, etc. behind another to wait for sth

neat (adj.)

not messy; with everything in its place

set (equipment) up

to do everything necessary so that sth can begin working

headpiece (n.)

sth which you put over your head

pack (n.)

a group of the same things

look over sth (phr. v.)

to quickly check sth such as a list, document, house, etc. to see what it has

bulky (adj.)

too large, heavy and difficult to move

bright (adj.)

having the ability to learn easily and quickly

transform (v.)

to change sth into sth else that is totally different and usually works in a better way

close down (phr. v.)

to shut a business or company

organic (adj.)

having to do with any of the bodily organs

all at once

used to say that many things happen at the same time, often when you do not expect that to happen

instantly (adv.)

being done immediately, right away and on the spot

acquire (v.)

to learn or develop sth, so as to become skilled, to gain knowledge or experience, etc.

inconceivable (adj.)

being almost impossible to think of or consider

format (n.)

the plan or design which is used for sth

wrinkle one's nose

to show that you really do not like sth by causing lines to form on your nose

grimy (adj.)

being covered with greasy dirt that is not easy to remove

wander (off) (v.)

to go slowly away from where you were

mutter (v.)

to say sth in such a way that others cannot hear exactly what you are saying, usually done when you are annoyed or upset

conceive (v.)

to come up with an idea or plan

remind (v.)

to tell sb about sth so they do not forget

transport (v.)

to move people or objects somewhere using a vehicle, such as a train, lorry, etc.

transmit (v.)

to send a set of electrical waves in the form of sound or picture from one point to another

transfer (v.)

to move either a person or an object from their current location or position to a different one

footage (n.)

parts of a film or video that is seen on a TV screen

goods (n.)

items that can be bought and sold

obtain (v.)

to get sth and make it yours

gain (v.)

to get or receive sth good or useful, such as attention; to become more

incorporate (v.)

to include sth in or combine sth with the main body, making it become part of the whole

merge (v.)

to join two companies or departments to form one

persuade (v.)

to convince sb that sth is true or make them do sth

convince (v.)

to talk sb into believing or doing sth

entice (v.)

to try to make sth seem more attractive to sb so they become more interested in it

undergraduate (adj.)

involving sb who studies at university and who has yet to finish their first degree

pursue a degree

to take the necessary courses at university so that you will receive a degree when you finish them

compulsory course

a group of lessons covering a particular subject that students must take

lifelong learning

used to describe a form of education which lasts for as long as a person lives

vocational training

the process of formally learning a set of skills for a particular occupation

syllabus (n.)

a plan of what students can expect to learn when doing a particular course

develop a/the syllabus

to make a plan of what subjects, material, etc. you intend to cover when you teach a course

graduate (v.)

to finish your studies and pass your last examinations at college or university

submit a dissertation

to give a professor a written description of the research you have done during the course

provide feedback

to inform sb of what you thought of sth they have done, often offering ideas on how to improve it

evaluate applicants

to carefully consider each of the people applying for sth before making a decision about who to choose

tuition fees

the money required to attend a school or university

apply for a scholarship

to put in a formal request asking that a school, college, university, etc. consider paying for all or part of your studies

acquire knowledge

used to say that you learn sth and gain an understanding of it

promotion (n.)

the situation in which you are given a more advanced position at your place of work

postgraduate (adj.)

secondary more advanced university studies, after a first degree has been awarded

fall behind (phr. v.)

to do sth at a lower rate than is required

catch up (phr. v.)

to make up for sth that you have missed or not done, such as work

scrape through (phr. v.)

to manage to do sth, but with great difficulty

pore over sth (phr. v.)

to read sth slowly, paying attention to the details

brush up (on) sth (phr. v.)

to improve knowledge or skill in sth you already know, but may have forgotten

drop out (phr. v.)

to quit college, school or university before you complete your studies

get into sth (phr. v.)

to have a school, college or university accept you as a student there

catch on (phr. v.)

to become aware of what is going on or being said

put sth across (phr. v.)

to share your ideas with sb else in a clear way

sail through (phr. v.)

to do sth, such as an exam, successfully and with great ease

ease (n.)

lack of discomfort or difficulty

convey (v.)

to make sb understand what you believe or feel

interview (v.)

to take part in a meeting where you are questioned about your skills, experience, etc.

homesick (adj.)

feeling sad because you miss your home and the people there

letter of recommendation

a letter from a previous boss, teacher or professor that is needed when applying for a new job or to attend a course

gap year

a long break students take after completing school and before going to university

have too much / a lot on one's plate

used when there are many things which you need to think about and deal with

narrow sth down (phr. v.)

to take away unnecessary choices to look at information more clearly

and whatnot

used to say that there are other things that are similar but you are not going to say them all

disqualify (v.)

to prohibit sb from taking part in or doing sth because they have not followed the rules

theoretical physicist

a scientist who uses maths and science to understand nature and the universe and how things work, especially in areas where it is not possible to do experiments at the moment

philosopher (n.)

a person who likes to think about and discuss ideas related to truth, society, freedom, etc.

sow (v.)

to put seeds in the soil so that crops will grow

proverb (n.)

a short saying about sth most people know to be true which is used to teach sth

To what extent…?

used to ask about the level, degree, amount, etc. of sth which will be or was affected

appeal (v.)

to have interest in sth; to find sth attractive

schooling (n.)

the act of getting educated

factor (n.)

sth which plays a role in the outcome of sth else

shape (v.)

to form; to make sth develop in a certain way

character (n.)

qualities of a person; personality

instil (v.)

to fill a person's head with feelings, ideas or moral characteristics

ideal (n.)

a standard of behaviour or a way of doing sth which sb needs to work towards because it is considered to be perfect

productive (adj.)

having very good results