ENGLISH TERM TEST 2

be in fits

To laugh uncontrollably or be in a state of intense emotion, often laughter.

blub

To cry noisily and uncontrollably, usually softly.

bottle up emotions

To keep feelings inside without expressing them.

chuckle

To laugh quietly or to oneself, softer than giggle.

compassion

Sympathetic concern for others' suffering, with a desire to help.

empathise

To understand and share another's feelings deeply.

gloomy

Dark or sad in mood or atmosphere.

grin and bear it

To endure a difficult situation without complaining.

groan

To make a deep, inarticulate sound expressing pain or disapproval.

grumpy

Easily annoyed or bad-tempered.

have a good weep

To cry thoroughly and release emotions.

have a long face

To look sad or disappointed.

howl

To make a loud, prolonged cry or sound, often of pain or sadness.

keep a lid on sth

To control or suppress something, especially emotions or information.

let rip

To release something suddenly and forcefully, like emotions or noise.

lose it

To lose control of one's emotions or temper.

moan

To complain or express discomfort in a low, prolonged sound.

shaken up

Disturbed or upset emotionally.

shoot your mouth off

To speak carelessly or reveal secrets.

shriek

To scream sharply and loudly, usually from fear or surprise.

sympathise

To feel pity or sorrow for someone else's misfortune.

wail

To cry loudly and mournfully, more intense than blub.

yell

To shout loudly, often to express anger or call attention.

adverse conditions

Unfavorable or harmful environmental or situational factors.

adverse effect

A negative or harmful result.

close call

A narrow escape from danger or failure.

close contact

Being near someone physically, often relevant in disease transmission.

close range

A short distance between two points.

close resemblance to

Strong similarity in appearance.

heavy casualties

Large numbers of people injured or killed.

heavy cold

Severe cold symptoms.

heavy rainfall

A large amount of rain falling in a short time.

heavy reliance on

Depending strongly on something.

solid build

Strong, sturdy physical structure.

solid evidence

Reliable and convincing proof.

solid gold

Made entirely of gold or of very high quality.

sore point

A sensitive or painful subject.

strict adherence

Following rules or guidelines exactly.

strict control

Tight regulation or supervision.

strict diet

A very limited or controlled diet.

strict law

A law that is rigorously enforced.

strong aversion

A powerful dislike or avoidance.

tough break

An unfortunate or unlucky event.

tough call

A difficult decision to make.

tough luck

An expression of sympathy for bad fortune.

tough going

A difficult or challenging situation.

back to square one

Having to start over after a failure.

balanced diet

A diet with the right proportions of nutrients.

beneficial

Having a good or helpful effect.

blood flow

The movement of blood through the body.

brevity

Concise and exact use of words.

bulk up

To increase muscle mass or size.

coin a word

To invent a new word or phrase.

comfort food

Food that provides nostalgic or emotional comfort.

constraints

Limitations or restrictions.

count (sb) out

To exclude someone from a group or activity.

debilitating

Causing weakness or incapacity.

devastating

Causing great damage or distress.

dramatically improved

Significantly better.

drive home

To emphasize a point clearly.

first-generation

The first of a kind or initial model.

health-conscious

Aware and concerned about health.

home cooking

Food prepared at home.

laudable

Deserving praise.

no holds barred

Without restrictions.

oversimplify

To describe something in a way that ignores important details.

processed food

Food altered from its natural state.

relentlessly

Without stopping or giving up.

scoff (at)

To mock or express contempt.

sweet tooth

A liking for sweet foods.

take its toll

To cause damage or suffering over time.

that figures

Expression meaning 'that makes sense' or 'not surprising.'

top priority

The most important task or concern.

undertaker

A person who arranges funerals.

uplifting

Inspiring happiness or hope.

vilify

To speak badly about someone.

well-being

The state of being comfortable and healthy.

wordy

Using too many words.

smirk

To smile in a self-satisfied or smug way.

snigger

To laugh quietly in a disrespectful or sneaky way.

sob

To cry noisily with convulsive breaths.

sob your heart out

To cry intensely and deeply.

freshly picked

Recently gathered, especially fruits or vegetables.

giggle

to laugh repeatedly in a quiet but uncontrolled way, often at something silly or rude or when you are nervous

shout

To say something loudly, often to get attention or express strong emotion. Less intense than scream.

scream

To make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually from fear, pain, or excitement. Sharper and more intense than shout.

weep

To shed tears quietly, often from sadness. Less noisy than cry.

cry

To shed tears, sometimes with sounds of distress. Can be soft or loud, more general than weep.

fury

Intense, violent anger.

wrath

Strong, often righteous anger, usually more formal or serious than fury.

outrage

A strong feeling of shock and anger caused by something unjust or offensive.

angst

A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, often about personal or existential issues.

rant

To speak or shout at length in an angry or passionate way, often without much order.

laugh

To make sounds expressing amusement or joy.