ruined /ˈruːɪnd/
(adjective) destroyed or severely damaged so that only parts remain
Example: This area was comprehensively ruined.
(adjective) destroyed or severely damaged so that only parts remain
Example: This area was comprehensively ruined.
generous /ˈdʒenərəs/
(adjective) giving or willing to give freely; given freely
Example: It’s very generous of him to pay all the bill.
(adjective) giving or willing to give freely; given freely
Example: It’s very generous of him to pay all the bill.
optimistic /ˌɑːptɪˈmɪstɪk/
(adjective) expecting good things to happen or something to be successful; showing this feeling
Example: He is optimistic about his life.
(adjective) expecting good things to happen or something to be successful; showing this feeling
Example: He is optimistic about his life.
prehistoric /ˌpriːhɪˈstɔːrɪk/
(adjective) connected with the time in history before information was written down
Example: in prehistoric times
(adjective) connected with the time in history before information was written down
Example: in prehistoric times
volume /ˈvɑːljəm/
(noun) the amount of space that an object or a substance fills; the amount of space that a container has
Example: Please turn up the volume.
(noun) the amount of space that an object or a substance fills; the amount of space that a container has
Example: Please turn up the volume.
speed up /spiːd ʌp/
(phrasal verb) to move or happen faster; to make something move or happen faster
Example: Can the job be speeded up in some way?
(phrasal verb) to move or happen faster; to make something move or happen faster
Example: Can the job be speeded up in some way?
bring down /brɪŋ daʊn/
(phrasal verb) to make somebody lose power or be defeated
Example: Predators prefer to bring down weak or sick prey.
(phrasal verb) to make somebody lose power or be defeated
Example: Predators prefer to bring down weak or sick prey.
without question /wɪˈðaʊt ˈkwes.tʃən/
(phrase)
Example: He is without question the best player in our team.
(phrase)
Example: He is without question the best player in our team.
lifelike /ˈlaɪflaɪk/
(adjective) exactly like a real person or thing
Example: This statue is lifelike a real person.
(adjective) exactly like a real person or thing
Example: This statue is lifelike a real person.
handheld /ˈhændheld/
(noun) a device, especially a computer, that is small enough to be held in the hand while being used
Example: This handheld is extremely helpful to busy housewives.
(noun) a device, especially a computer, that is small enough to be held in the hand while being used
Example: This handheld is extremely helpful to busy housewives.
displace /dɪsˈpleɪs/
(verb) to take the place of somebody/something
Example: The destructive fire would displace many people from their homes.
(verb) to take the place of somebody/something
Example: The destructive fire would displace many people from their homes.
death toll /ˈdeθ təʊl/
(noun) the number of people killed in an accident, a war, a disaster, etc.
Example: Death toll in Taiwan plane crash rised to 31.
(noun) the number of people killed in an accident, a war, a disaster, etc.
Example: Death toll in Taiwan plane crash rised to 31.
upthrust /ˈʌpθrʌst/
(noun) the force with which a liquid or gas pushes up against an object that is floating in it
Example: Upthrust is a force that only exists in liquids, such as lakes, oceans, swimming pools and even cups of tea!
(noun) the force with which a liquid or gas pushes up against an object that is floating in it
Example: Upthrust is a force that only exists in liquids, such as lakes, oceans, swimming pools and even cups of tea!
resemble /rɪˈzembl/
(verb) to look like or be similar to another person or thing
Example: I've been told that I resemble my mother.
(verb) to look like or be similar to another person or thing
Example: I've been told that I resemble my mother.
thoughtless /ˈθɔːtləs/
(adjective) not caring about the possible effects of your words or actions on other people
Example: After missing his anniversary, the thoughtless husband decided to go fishing on his wife’s birthday.
(adjective) not caring about the possible effects of your words or actions on other people
Example: After missing his anniversary, the thoughtless husband decided to go fishing on his wife’s birthday.
be laid off /biː leɪd ɑːf/
(phrase)
Example: He was laid off.
(phrase)
Example: He was laid off.
meet the requirement /miːt ðə rɪˈkwaɪr.mənt/
(phrase)
Example: The man did not meet the requirements for this position.
(phrase)
Example: The man did not meet the requirements for this position.
a 24/7 society /ə ˌtwen.ti.fɔːr ˈsev.ən səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/
(phrase)
Example: We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services must be available all hours.
(phrase)
Example: We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services must be available all hours.
irritable /ˈɪrɪtəbl/
(adjective) getting annoyed easily; showing your anger
Example: My son is always irritable when he doesn't get enough sleep.
(adjective) getting annoyed easily; showing your anger
Example: My son is always irritable when he doesn't get enough sleep.
fortunate /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/
(adjective) having or bringing an advantage, an opportunity, a piece of good luck, etc.
Example: We are very fortunate to be living in such a beautiful, rich country.
(adjective) having or bringing an advantage, an opportunity, a piece of good luck, etc.
Example: We are very fortunate to be living in such a beautiful, rich country.