UNIT 9 (MEANING)

to be not remotely arid

not dry at all, not even slightly

intrepid group

fearless; adventurous group

idyllic

extremely beautiful, peaceful, and perfect

to have a sense of foreboding

to have a feeling that something bad is going to happen soon

to give way to

to be replaced by something or someone; to stop resisting or fighting against something

a testament to

proof of something

the fringes of (the alpine zone)

the outer edge or border of a particular area

to squelch through

to walk through something wet or muddy, making a soft, squashing sound

skirt

to pass around or go along the edge of something rather than going directly through or over it

to tackle

to take on a difficult task or challenge and make an effort to deal with it

supremely confident

extremely sure of one's own abilities, judgment, or the certainty of a desired outcome

a desperate cry rang out

a loud cry expressing fear, pain

to plunge into

to jump or dive suddenly into something, or to enter a situation

to crunch across

to move across a surface making a loud, crisp, crushing sound with each step

enormously enjoyable

extremely pleasant and enjoyable; giving a lot of pleasure

to stand puffing and panting

to stand while breathing heavily and quickly, usually after physical exertion

to part

to separate from someone or something, especially after being together; to leave someone

dogged perseverance

an unyielding, stubborn determination to keep going despite difficulties

vindication

proof that someone is right, innocent, or justified

to beckon

to make a gesture with your hand or head to encourage someone to come closer

imminent parting

a separation that is going to happen very soon

endearing ritual

a regular action or tradition that is sweet, touching, and makes people feel affection or warmth

a pep talk

a short speech intended to encourage someone to make more effort

in terms of cohesion

regarding how well a group of people stick together and work as a unified team

string themselves out

to spread out in a line, usually with gaps between people

inconsiderable sum

small in amount, size, or importance; not worth considering

inconsiderate

not thinking about the feelings, needs, or comfort of other people

timeless classics

things that remain popular and valuable over time

untimely

something bad that happens unexpectedly early or at a time that is not suitable

adopted

chosen or taken over as your own (a country, a name, a method, a policy)

adoptive

relating to a person who has legally taken a child into their family as their own

deceptive appearance

an outward look or impression that gives a false idea of what someone or something is really like

supporting evidence

information or facts that strengthen an argument or confirm that something is true

supportive

showing agreement and giving encouragement

in an advisory capacity

giving advice or suggestions, but not having the power to make final decisions

suffer great hardship

to experience a lot of difficulties, problems, especially during a difficult period

imaginable

capable of being imagined, thought of, or conceived

respective

belonging or relating separately to each of the people or things just mentioned

urban sprawl

the uncontrolled, unplanned spread of a city into the surrounding countryside

get worked up

to become very upset, anxious, angry or emotionally agitated about something

lose your temper

to become suddenly very angry and stop controlling your behavior or words

irate customer

a customer who is extremely angry, usually because of bad service

seethe with anger and indignation

to feel extremely angry and offended because something is perceived as unfair, unjust or unacceptable

feel cross with people

to feel annoyed or angry with other people

go berserk

to become very angry and often violent

fly off the handle

to suddenly, unexpectedly, and explosively lose your temper or self-control

sudden outburst of temper

unexpected expression of strong anger

allude to

to mention something indirectly, without saying it openly or in detail

tailgate

to drive too closely behind another vehicle, leaving very little space between the two cars

get a lot looser

to become significantly less strict, formal, controlled or restricted; to allow more freedom or flexibility

no say over

to have no influence, authority or control over a particular decision or situation

to be holding up

to remain strong, cope with a difficult situation, or continue functioning despite difficulties

to resort to

to do something unpleasant or undesirable because there are no better alternatives available

zip through traffic

to move very quickly through traffic, often by weaving between vehicles

have a go at

to try doing something, especially something challenging or unfamiliar

cut smn' up

to suddenly move in front of another vehicle, leaving little space and forcing its driver to slow down or change direction

put sth to rest

to stop people from worrying about or believing something

merely fantasise about

to only imagine or dream about doing something without actually taking steps to make it happen

under one's breath

in a very quiet voice, so that other people cannot easily hear what is being said

uptake in

the rate at which people accept, start using, or take part in something

congestion

a situation in which a road is overcrowded with vehicles, causing slow movement or traffic jams

feel uptight

to feel nervous, anxious or tense, often because of stress or worry