Empire CD2-P4

capitulate (to somebody/something)/kəˈpɪtʃuleɪt/

to agree to do something that you have been refusing to do for a long time

• They were finally forced to capitulate to the terrorists' demands.

capitulation/kəˌpɪtʃuˈleɪʃn/

the act of accepting that you have been defeated by an enemy or opponent

• a humiliating/shameful capitulation

congenial/kənˈdʒiːniəl/

(of a person) pleasant to spend time with because their interests and character are similar to your own

• a congenial colleague

facade/fəˈsɑːd/

the way that somebody/something appears to be, which is different from the way somebody/something really is

• They seem happy together, but it’s all a facade.

fraternize (with somebody)/ˈfrætərnaɪz/

to behave in a friendly manner, especially towards somebody that you are not supposed to be friendly with

• She was accused of fraternizing with the enemy.

Gallant/ˈɡælənt/

brave, especially in a very difficult situation

• She made a gallant attempt to hide her tears.

gallantry/ˈɡæləntri/

courage, especially in a battle

• She praised the gallantry of the servicemen and women who had given their lives for their country.

idiosyncratic/ˌɪdiəsɪŋˈkrætɪk/

unusual and particular to a person or thing

• His teaching methods are idiosyncratic but successful.

idiosyncrasy/ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

a person’s particular way of behaving, thinking, etc., especially when it is unusual; an unusual feature

• Wearing a raincoat, even on a hot day, is one of her idiosyncrasies.

indifferent (to somebody/something)

having or showing no interest in somebody/something

• The government cannot afford to be indifferent to public opinion.