Comprehensive Vocabulary Review: Pages 1 to 8

Vocabulary practice cards focusing on collocations, phrasal verbs, idioms, and advanced vocabulary across pages 1 through 8 of the lecture notes.

Approachable (adj)

Very closed, friendly.

Bump into (v)

To coincidentally meet someone.

Come across as (phv)

To make a particular impression.

Distant (adj)

Cold, aloof, and emotionally detached.

Flow (v)

Smooth, unbroken.

Get thrown together (phv)

To be forced to be together due to circumstances rather than personal choice.

Happen to (phv) + v

To accidentally do something.

Not think much of (phv)

To not like or have a low opinion of someone or something.

Strike up (phv)

To start a relationship or conversation.

Take someone under one’s wing (phv)

To take care of and protect someone.

Aesthetically pleasing (phr)

Visually beautiful or pleasing in appearance.

Stumble across/upon (phv)

To come across or find someone or something unexpectedly.

Spare (someone) sth (v)

To excuse, pardon, or save someone from experiencing something unpleasant or terrible.

Ordeal (n)

A difficult, unpleasant experience.

Shabby (adj)

Old and in poor condition because it has been used a lot.

Dwell (v)

To live in a place; can also mean to keep thinking/talking about a problem (dwell on a problem) or to remain haunted by the past (dwell on the past).

Scrawny (adj)

Unattractively thin and bony.

Worldly (adv)

Having a lot of experience of life, people, and different places.

Rip-off (n)

Something that costs much more than it is worth.

Rip off (v)

To overcharge someone excessively.

Iridescent (adj)

Displaying luminous, shimmering, or changing colors.

Glimmer (n/v)

A small, faint amount of light or hope.

Deliberate (adj)

Cautious and not hurried, intentional and not by accident.

Complementary (adj)

Combining well with something else because they make each other better or more useful (such as cars and petrol).

Supply (n)

The quantity of goods that sellers are willing and able to sell.

Counterpart (n)

A person or thing that has a similar role or position to another person or thing.

Crafty (adj)

Sly, cunning, and clever in a deceitful manner.

Hype (n)

A lot of excitement and attention created around a product, event, or idea.

Appeal to (phv)

To attract or interest someone.

Feel drawn to (phr)

To feel naturally attracted to someone or something.

Interpret (v)

To understand or explain the meaning of something.

Entrepreneur (n)

Someone who starts and runs a business, usually taking financial risks.

Enclosure (n)

A closed area where an animal or human is captivated.

Pacing (n)

Repeatedly walking back and forth, often because of stress, boredom, or anxiety.

Inferior (adj)

Lower in quality, standard, or importance than something else.

Contrarian (n/adj)

A person who holds or expresses an opposing or contrary point of view.

Incubate (v)

To hatch eggs, or to nurture and develop an idea over time.

Make a flying visit (phr)

To make a very brief or hurried visit.

At a crossroads (phr)

Standing before a major turning point or critical decision.

Fall through (phv)

To fail, collapse, or not come to fruition.

Stay put (phr)

To remain in the same place or position without moving or changing.

Stumble into (phr)

To find or enter something unexpectedly.

Transcend time (phr)

To endure and remain significant or lasting through the passage of time.

Binding (adj)

Involving an obligation that cannot be broken; mandatory or legally enforceable.

Intrinsic (adj)

Belonging naturally; inherent and essential to the inner nature of something.

Gig (n)

A musical or theatrical performance; a temporary job.

Compatible (adj)

Able to exist or work well together.

Striking (adj)

Prominent, noticeable, and creating a strong impression.

Marginally (adv)

Slightly; by a very small margin or amount.

Subtle (adj)

Delicate, faint, and difficult to detect or notice.

Give someone a voice (phr)

To allow someone to express their opinions or be heard.

Speak out (phv)

To declare one's opinions or beliefs publicly and openly.

Thrive (v)

To flourish, prosper, and grow vigorously.