Eng 2

Recount—to describe how something happened, or to tell a story


Put smth off——to decide or arrange to delay an event or activity until a later time or date

In the midst of smth—in the middle of an event, situation, or activity

Buckle down—to start working hard



Midst— the middle of a group of people or things



Dread—to feel extremely worried or frightened about something that is going to happen or that might happen:

—used to say that you do not want to think about something because it is too worrying

Eg-He's dreading the exam - he's sure he's going to fail.


Susceptible —easily influenced or harmed by something(to smth)


Live up to smth —-to be as good as something(The concert was brilliant - it lived up to all our expectations.)


Reinforce—to make smth stronger

———-If something reinforces an idea or opinion, it provides more proof or support for it and makes it seem true

Eg—His behaviour merely reinforced my dislike of him.


Cultivate—-to try to develop and improve something

—-to prepare land and grow crops on it, or to grow a particular crop:

Most of the land there is too poor to cultivate

She has cultivated an image as a tough negotiator.


Appealing—attractive or interesting


Disturbed—not thinking or behaving normally bcoz of mental or emotional problems 


Seal the deal- to make an agreement 


To begin with—at the start of a process

There were six of us to begin with;then two people left.

Used to give the first important reason for smth 

The hotel was awful .To begin with , our room was far too small 


Make things up as u go along —To improvise or create something without a plan or prior preparation

Go green—-To adopt environmentally friendly practices or support environmental causes.

Mind was on smth—already preoccupied 


Sabotage–To deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct something, especially for personal gain or to hinder others.


Integrity—---The quality of being honest, having strong moral principles, and adhering to ethical standards.


Comes down to one thing—- When the final or most important factor or aspect is identified


Heinous—--Extremely wicked, evil, or abhorrent.


Explicit— clear and exact 


Immaculate– perfectly clean or tidy


Legacy—- money or property that you receive from someone after they die:

An elderly cousin had left her a small legacy

something that is a part of your history or that remains from an earlier time:

The Greeks have a rich legacy of literature.

The war has left a legacy of hatred.


Caution— great care and attention:

As it was her first offence, she was only given a caution.



Mobility–the ability to move freely


Put out a call—To make a public request or announcement, often seeking assistance or participation


Drastically—- in a way that is severe and sudden or has very noticeable effects


To put food on the table—To earn a living or provide for one's basic needs


Motto–a short sentence or phrase that expresses a belief or purpose:


Solidarity—-agreement between and support for the members of a group, especially a political group:


The silver lining of smth—a positive aspect or outcome in a negative or difficult situation


Procedure—------- a set of actions that is the official or accepted way of doing something


Precaution. —- an action that is done to prevent smth unpleasant or dangerous happening 

Take appropriate precautions—To take necessary measures or steps to prevent harm or ensure safety.


Exploit—-- to use someone or something unfairly for your own advantage/

to use something in a way that helps you:

Obligation—To earn a living or provide for one's basic needs


Mitigate—- to make something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad


Impose on someone or smth —to officially force a rule, tax, punishment, etc. to be obeyed or received


Disastrous— extremely bad or unsuccessful 

Optimistic— hoping or believing that good things will happen in the future 

Outbreak—a time when smth suddenly begins especially a disease or smth else dangerous or unpleasant 

Safeguard—to protect smth from harm

Famine—-extreme lack of food 

Ubiquitous– seeming to be everywhere