Thuw English Vocabulary II
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facade
She put on a facade of happiness, but inside she was very sad.
eristic
His eristic approach made it difficult to have a constructive conversation.
put into operation
The factory will put the new machines into operation by the end of the month.
bisque
She decided to make a creamy tomato bisque for dinner.
recurrent
The recurrent dreams made her feel anxious every night.
commotion
The commotion outside made it hard to concentrate on my work.
arbor
The arbor provided a beautiful spot for the wedding ceremony.
much prefer
I much prefer chocolate ice cream to vanilla.
day job
After finishing my day job, I like to spend time with my family.
left dangling
The project was left dangling after the team leader quit unexpectedly.
bulge at the seams
The suitcase was so packed that it started to bulge at the seams.
mendacious
The politician was known for his mendacious statements during the campaign.
backwash
After the scandal, the backwash affected the entire organization.
slurs
Many communities are working to eliminate slurs from everyday language.
without a whiff
The detective searched the room without a whiff of evidence to find.
spring in your step
He always has a spring in his step when he talks about his favorite hobbies.
square concession
The square concession allowed both teams to share the resources equally.
white goods
We need to replace our old white goods with more energy-efficient models.
heart in boots
With his heart in boots, he decided to start his own business despite the risks involved.
tone up
He started a new workout program to help him tone up his arms and legs.
leap at
When she heard about the job opening, she leaped at the chance to apply.
wise up to
After months of being fooled, she finally wised up to his lies.
hear tell of
I heard tell of a new restaurant opening downtown.
admissible
Only admissible documents will be accepted for the application process.
subsistence level
Many communities in the region are below the subsistence level, facing challenges in accessing clean water and healthcare.
deftly
The artist deftly painted the portrait, capturing every detail perfectly.
bound up
The books were bound up with string to keep them together.
badgering
He felt badgered by his friends to join them for the movie, even though he wanted to stay home.
transgress
The company was fined for transgressing environmental regulations.
caustic wit
Her caustic wit made everyone laugh, but some felt a little hurt by her comments.
give someone their due
She may not be the loudest in the room, but we need to give her her due for all the hard work she puts in.
take in good part
Even though the teacher pointed out my mistakes, I took it in good part and worked harder to improve.
count your blessings
After losing his job, he decided to count his blessings and focus on his supportive family.
want for
I never want for friends; I have many who support me.
mistrial
Due to a lack of evidence, the defense attorney requested a mistrial, which the judge granted.
your go
During the relay race, the coach shouted, "Great job! Now it's your go!
fall in with
He tends to fall in with people who share his interests in music and art.
minging
After the party, the house looked minging with all the trash everywhere.
on the costly side
Dining at that restaurant is on the costly side, so we should save up for it.
apropos (adj)
His comments were apropos of the discussion we had earlier about climate change.
fair share
Everyone in the group should get their fair share of the cake.
lose your nerve
She was ready to give her speech, but she lost her nerve at the last moment.
urged on
She felt urged on by the cheers of the crowd as she ran the marathon.
pause for thought
She took a pause for thought before answering the difficult question.
icon for
A dove is often seen as an icon for peace.
plage
The beach was crowded with people enjoying the sunny weather.
at my peril
I decided to ignore the warning signs, but I did it at my peril.
stomach-churning
The horror movie was so stomach-churning that I had to cover my eyes during the scariest parts.
space-lifting
phased
The new software was phased in over several months to ensure everyone could adjust.
barred
The entrance was barred with a heavy gate.
wear away
The constant rain will wear away the rocks over time.
on target
The team is on target to finish the project by the deadline.
temper your demands
During the meeting, the manager asked the team to temper their demands for more resources.
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