Vocabulary Review Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards created for review and study.

make head or tail

To understand or comprehend something difficult or confusing.

pull the rug out

To suddenly withdraw support or take away something valuable.

made a suggestion

To propose an idea or plan for consideration.

make a speech

To give a formal address to an audience.

make an excuse

To provide a reason for a fault or offense, often to justify behavior.

make a recovery

To regain health or strength after illness or injury.

make a good impression

To create a positive effect on someone.

make a profit

To earn financial gain from a business or investment.

make sense of

To understand a complex idea or information.

make allowances

To be forgiving or understanding of someone's faults.

in turmoil

In a state of confusion or disorder.

in league with

Collaborating or working with someone secretly.

in good shape

In a healthy condition or well-prepared.

on the verge

Close to a particular state or happening.

lost in thought

Absorbed in one's own thoughts.

in place of

As a substitute for.

in addition to

Also; as well as.

made a comparison

To assess the similarities and differences between things.

with the exception of

Not including.

in lieu of

As a substitute for something else.

under investigation

Being looked into to determine facts or truth.

in charge of

Responsible for managing or overseeing something.

by means of

Using a particular method or method.

tied in with

Connected or related to.

back down

To withdraw from a position or argument.

ask after

To inquire about someone's health or wellbeing.

break off

To end something abruptly.

didn't add up

Did not make sense or seem reasonable.

bear out

To support or confirm the truth.

call off

To cancel something.

come down to

To be a matter of.

carry out

To perform or complete tasks.

come up against

To face difficulties or obstacles.

count on

To rely on someone for support.

old hand

An experienced person in a particular field.

get out of hand

To become chaotic or uncontrollable.

heavy heart

Feeling sad or sorrowful.

set one's sights on

To aim or plan for a goal.

hearts and minds

The emotional and rational engagement of people.

bring to a head

To reach a critical point.

cost an arm and a leg

To be very expensive.

see eye to eye

To agree with someone.

have a leg to stand on

Have justification or evidence for a claim.

get that idea out of your head

To stop thinking about something impractical.

from the word go

From the very beginning.

deliver a speech

To make a spoken address to an audience.

the talk of the town

A subject of interest or gossip in a community.

make a promise

To assure someone of a commitment.

go on and on

To speak for a long time without stopping.

be in deep water

To be in a difficult situation.

rise to the occasion

To perform well in response to challenges.

come up with a phrase

To create or devise a saying or expression.

make small talk

To engage in casual conversation.

have a say

To have input or influence on a decision.

get some sense

To become more reasonable or logical.

have a word with

To speak with someone about an issue.

spread rumors

To circulate unconfirmed or speculative information.

eat her words

To retract a statement previously made, usually in error.

chew over

To think carefully about something.

groundbreaking innovation

An original and significant development in a field.

alleviate

To make something less severe.

kneel in prayer

To bend one's knees in a position of humility or supplication.

tiptoe around

To move cautiously to avoid disturbing or awakening.

motivate

To encourage someone toward a goal.

artificial flowers

Fake flora created to resemble real plants.

tail a suspect

To follow someone discreetly.

treat the children

To provide someone with something special.

plant flowers

To place seeds or blossoms in the ground to grow.

receptive to ideas

Open to new thoughts or suggestions.

revelation

A surprising or previously unknown fact that has been disclosed.

reputation for quality

An established recognition of excellence.

replenish energy

To restore energy levels.

rearrange

To change the order or position of something.

remorse for actions

A deep sense of regret or guilt.

retain growth opportunities

To keep and promote chances for advancement.

refrain from

To stop oneself from doing something.

repeal the law

To officially withdraw or cancel a law.

prune rose bushes

To trim plants to promote healthier growth.

restrain a crowd

To control a group of people.

resolution to exercise

A firm decision to engage in physical activity.

breed of dog

A specific variety or type of canine.

quantity of sugar

The specific amount of sugar required.

contain up to

To hold a maximum number of items.

core of the issue

The fundamental or most important part.

food for thought

A subject that warrants careful consideration.

hold your horses

To be patient.

in the nick of time

At the last possible moment.

every cloud has a silver lining

There is something good in every bad situation.

the grass is always greener on the other side

People often think others have it better than they do.