→ Collocations → Start Learning / Download MP3 Flashcards

Question		Answer
a golden handshake start learning		a payment given to sb. who is made redundant or retires early
a blatant lie start learning		very obvious and intentional
an evasive answer start learning		an answer that fails to admit or deny the allegations
an avid reader start learning		very enthusiastic about something (often a hobby)
a permissive society start learning		the type of society in which there is a great amount of freedom
a terminal illness start learning		an illness that cannot be cured and will lead to death
a breathtaking view start learning		extremely impressive or beautiful
a foregone conclusion start learning		a result that you can be certain about before it happens
a staunch supporter start learning		strong and loyal in your opinions and attitude
constructive criticism start learning		having or intended to have a useful or beneficial purpose
a vicious circle start learning		a situation in which one problem causes another problem
wishful thinking start learning		a belief that something that you want to be true is true
an irresistible temptation start learning		a strong desire that is impossible to control
a working knowledge start learning		enough knowledge of a system, subject, language etc.
a compulsive liar start learning		someone who lies about everything for no reason
capital punishment start learning		the legally authorized killing of sb. as punishment for a crime
a resounding success start learning		a great success
a golden opportunity start learning		an excellent chance to do or get something
a crushing blow start learning		a major defeat or setback
a recurrent dream start learning		a dream that you have again and again
an unpalatable suggestion start learning		a very unpleasant suggestion
formative years start learning		the first few years of a child's life
a burning question start learning		An urgent or crucial issue under heated discussion
illegible handwriting start learning		handwriting that is difficult or impossible to read
a forwarding address start learning		an address you leave for sb. when you move to a new place
pristine condition start learning		a state of being like new, perfect condition
a redeeming feature start learning		a good quality or aspect that makes up for other drawbacks
a nodding acquaintance start learning		a slight acquaintance with a person or knowledge of a subject
an unenviable reputation start learning		a bad reputation
a prolific writer start learning		a writer that produces a large number of works
saving grace start learning		a redeeming quality or characteristic
an unrivalled collection start learning		better or greater than any other collection
common knowledge start learning		something known by most people
a daunting task start learning		a task that is difficult to deal with
a downright lie start learning		an utter or complete lie
a passing reference start learning		a light, brief mention of something
widespread criticism start learning		prevalent or strong criticism
a derelict building start learning		a building that is in a very poor condition
rampant inflation growing inflation start learning		very fast
a harrowing experience start learning		an experience that is frightening, chilling, or disturbing
extenuating circumstances start learning		the specific reasons that justify sb's actions
besetting sin start learning		a particular bad feature or habit – used humorously
stumbling block start learning		a problem that stops you from achieving something
sweeping generalization start learning		a statement that is too general and thus not valid
recurring dream start learning		a dream that you have again and again
saving grace start learning		one good aspect or feature of something
breathing space start learning		an opportunity to pause or decide what to do next
stamping ground start learning		a place where someone regularly spends time
shrinking violet start learning		an exaggeratedly shy person
excruciating pain start learning		extremely strong pain that is difficult to endure
an arboreal animal start learning		relating to trees, living in trees
a belligerent attitude start learning		very unfriendly and wanting to argue or fight
corporal punishment start learning		the physical punishment of people, especially by hitting them
an insatiable appetite start learning		always wanting more and never feeling satisfied
pernicious effects start learning		very harmful or evil, often in a way that you do not notice easily
fraternal love start learning		belonging to brothers, or between brothers
a pecuniary advantage start learning		relating to or connected with money
regal splendour start learning		typical of or suitable for a king or queen
a mortal blow start learning		causing death or likely to cause death; very serious
a puerile joke start learning		silly and stupid

Collocations

You must sign in to write a comment

More