straightforward advanced unit 11 | Quizlet

sizzle

(of food) make a hissing sound when frying or cooking

e.g.: The sausages are _____ing in the pan.

emerging

starting to exist

e.g.: Western governments should be giving more aid to the ________ democracies of the Third World.

incongruously

in a strange way that is not suitable in a particular situation

e.g.: The soldiers had roses ____________ stuck behind their ears.

invariably

always

e.g.: The train is __________ late.

jagged

rough and with sharp points

within the grasp of

very close to reaching a goal

browse

(v) to look at or through something to see what is there

(n) an act of _____ing or period of time spent _____ing

flash

to shine brightly and suddenly, or to make something shine in this way

e.g.: You'd better slow down, that car was _____ing its lights at you.

float

1. to stay on the surface of a liquid and not sink

2. to move smoothly and attractively

flutter

to move lightly and quickly; to make something move in this way

gaze

to look for a long time at someone or something or in a particular direction

e.g.: She was aware of his admiring ____ as he looked across at her.

glance

(v) to give a quick short look

(n) a quick short look

e.g.: Kate ______d round the court hoping that nobody would recognize her.

shine

to point a light in a particular direction

sparkle

to shine brightly with small flashes of light

e.g.: The sky _______d with brilliant stars.

stare

(v) to look at somebody/something for a long time

(n) an act of looking at somebody/something for a long time, especially in a way that is unfriendly or that shows surprise

e.g.: She gave him a long _____ but didn't answer his question.

toss

to throw something carelessly

e.g.: He glanced at the letter and then ____ed it into the bin.

twinkle

to sparkle or shine with a flickering light

e.g.: His brown eyes _______d behind the gold-rimmed glasses.

view

the things that you can see from a particular place

e.g.: Tensions within the band remained hidden from public ____.

wander

to stop thinking about the subject that you should be giving your attention to and start thinking about other matters

e.g.: It's easy to be distracted and let your attention ______.

at fault

to be responsible for something bad, or have acted wrongly by doing it

e.g.: The prison governors were __ _____ in failing to investigate the incident properly.

at leisure

free time

e.g.: At the weekend she is __ _______ to explore the beautiful countryside where she lives.

You can take the documents home and study them __ your _______.

in custody

in prison, especially while waiting to go to court for trial

e.g.: Several prisoners claimed to have been tortured while __ _______.

in droves

a large crowd of human beings

e.g.: Fans came __ ______ to see her concerts.

on bail

the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money be lodged to guarantee their appearance in court.

e.g.: He was free __ ____ awaiting trial when he committed the offences.

out of work

without a paid job

e.g.: I've been ___ __ ____ for the past six months.

chime

a sound made by a bell

e.g.: In the square the church bells _____d.

clatter

to make short, sharp sounds by rattling or banging together

e.g.: Don't _______ the dishes - you'll wake the baby up.

clink

to make or cause to make a light, sharp, ringing sound

e.g.: The ice _____ed as she dropped it into the glass.

croak

to make a rough low sound, like the sound a frog or crow make

plop

a soft sound like that of something solid dropping lightly into a liquid

e.g.: The stone fell into the water with a plop.

rustle

the sound made by the movement of things such as leaves or paper

e.g.: The leaves ______d in the breeze.

ambient

surrounding

e.g.: _______ conditions/lighting/noise/temperature

amplify

to increase something in strength, especially sound

e.g.: A funeral can _______ the feelings of regret and loss for the relatives.

bay

a partly surrounded or marked space

e.g.: Visitors must park their cars in the marked ___s.

bid

to offer a particular amount of money for something that is for sale and compete against other people to buy it, especially at a public sale of goods or property

catch (sb) out

to show that someone is doing wrong

e.g.: I suspected he wasn't telling me the truth, and one day I ______ him ___ when I found some letters he'd written.

cheery

bright and happy

e.g.: She walked in with a ______ "Good morning!"

coil

A series of loops that has been wound or gathered

e.g.: A ____ of thick blue smoke rose up from his pipe.

commission

to formally choose someone to do a special piece of work, or to formally ask for a special piece of work from someone

e.g.: She's __________ed an artist to paint her portrait.

cutlery

Utensils used for eating, such as knives, forks, and spoons

daffodil

a yellow, bell-shaped flower with a long stem that is commonly seen in the spring

daft

silly or stupid

e.g.: It was a pretty ____ idea anyway.

dim

not giving or having much light

e.g.: He sat in a ___ corner of the waiting room.

disconcerting

making someone feel uncertain and uncomfortable or worried

e.g.: His message is deeply _____________ for anyone who values democracy.

enhance

to improve

e.g.: These scandals will not _______ the organization's reputation.

etching

process of cutting into a surface with the use of an acid product

a picture produced by printing from a metal plate that has been etched with acid

fuse

to join together physically, or to join things together physically

e.g.: The bones of the skull are not properly ____d at birth.

gale

a very strong wind

e.g.: Hundreds of old trees were blown down in the ____s.

gift voucher

a card or piece of paper that can be exchanged in a store for goods of the value that is printed on it

e.g.: You can buy an electronic ____ _______ the way you might buy a book or CD.

go off

to explode (bombs); to fire (guns); to ring suddenly (alarms or alarm clocks)

have an eye for

to be good at noticing a particular type of thing

e.g.: I've never ___ much of __ ___ ___ fashion.

hoof

the hard part on the bottom of the feet of animals such as horses, sheep, and deer

intimidating

making you feel frightened or nervous

e.g.: She can be very ____________ when she's angry.

laudable

worthy of praise

e.g.: The recycling programme is ________, but does it save much money?

margin

the amount by which one thing is different from another

e.g.: The poll shows that the government is leading by the narrowest of margins.

mast

a tall pole on a boat or ship that supports its sails

menacing

threatening

mingle

to mix or combine

e.g.: The excitement of starting a new job is always ______d with a certain apprehension.

morbid

having or expressing a strong interest in sad or unpleasant things, especially disease or death

e.g.: I found the whole subject very ______ and unpleasant.

mount

gradually increase

e.g.: The children's excitement is _____ing as Christmas gets nearer.

otherworldly

relating to an imaginary or spiritual world

e.g.: The children in the picture look delicate and ____________, as though they had never run or played.

outdo

to surpass

e.g.: He always tries to _____ everybody else in the class.

owl

a person who likes to stay up late at night

padded

filled with or covered with soft material

e.g.: ______ insoles may be useful for long walks on rocky roads.

pensive

thinking deeply about something, especially because you are sad or worried

e.g.: She became withdrawn and _______, hardly speaking to anyone.

pick up a bargain

to buy something much cheaper than the normal price

premium

an amount that is more than usual

e.g.: The modified cars are available at a _______ of five percent over the original price.

prevailing

existing in a particular place or at a particular time

e.g.: The __________ mood is one of optimism.

prominent

standing out so as to be easily seen; important, well-known

e.g.: The government should be playing a more _________ role in promoting human rights.

quay

a landing on the edge of the water; wharf; pier

screenprint

an image printed by forcing ink through a pattern cut into a piece of cloth stretched across a frame

showcase

a container with glass sides in which valuable or important objects are kept so that they can be looked at without being touched, damaged, or stolen

spring

a piece of curved or bent metal that can be pressed into a smaller space but then returns to its usual shape

e.g.: The children have jumped on the couch so much that they've ruined the _____s.

sprinkle

to drop a few pieces or drops of something over a surface

e.g.: The speech was liberally ________d with jokes about the incident.

squash

to crush something into a flat shape

e.g.: He accidentally sat on her hat and ______ed it.

stack

a large amount

e.g.: Don't worry, we've got _____s of time.

substation

a division of an organization that works under the general control of a larger office

take the plunge

to make a decision to do something, especially after thinking about it for a long time

e.g.: They're finally ___ing ___ ______ and getting married.

underlying

real but not immediately obvious

e.g.: And what might be the __________ significance of these supposedly random acts?

upturned

turned or directed upward

e.g.: An ________ boat on the beach provided shelter.

venue

the place where a public event or meeting happens

e.g.: The stadium has been specifically designed as a _____ for World Cup matches.

warehouse

a building where things are stored

e.g.: The goods have been sitting in a _________ for months because a strike has prevented distribution.

wedge

a piece of wood, rubber, metal, etc. with one thick end and one thin, pointed end that you use to keep a door open, to keep two things apart, or to split wood or rock

weigh in

to give an opinion or enter a discussion or argument

e.g.: The senator _____ed __ with a blistering attack on welfare cheats.

woodland

land covered with trees

e.g.: Some very rare and special plants grow in these woodlands.

worthwhile

worth one's time and effort

e.g.: She considers teaching a __________ career.

rumble

to make a continuous low sound

e.g.: Please excuse my stomach _____ing - I haven't eaten all day.

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