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The tornado caused havoc in the small fishing village. start learning
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1. I tried to change Sonia's mind, but she was adamant. 2. The politician was adamant that the law be passed. start learning
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(stubborn, refusing to be dissuaded) inflexible 2. adamant that adj (with clause: insistent)
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an outburst of tears; an outburst of machine gun fire. Tom's outburst was completely unexpected; start learning
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a sudden and often violent release, outpouring, or eruption
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Have you considered the pitfalls of your chosen career? But here’s a little art-history experiment gone wrong that illustrates some of the pitfalls. start learning
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fig (unforeseen obstacle)
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The laden truck traveled slowly up the steep hill. 2. fig Who's going to bail out the debt laden governments? start learning
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1. David was looking at Eric and his girlfriend with unabashed jealousy. 2. Rita was unabashed in her criticism of her brother. start learning
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1. David was looking at Eric and his girlfriend with unabashed jealousy. 2. Rita was unabashed in her criticism of her brother.
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The negotiations ground on for several weeks without success. /nɪˌgəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ The skies over the Black See are hosting numerous drones and aircrafts as the war in Ukraine grinds on. start learning
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unpleasant or boring: continue) seguir adelante lentamente
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The rebels envisage an era of peace and prosperity after the revolution. start learning
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Envision /ɪnˈvɪʒən/ [sth] We'd envisioned a park where there was only a mud hole. start learning
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At move 20 he had a winning position, but then he made 5 imprecise /ˌɪmprɪˈsaɪs/ moves in a row, frittering away his advantage. start learning
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to waste money, time, or an opportunity
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The neighborhood is a mixture of retirees and single professionals. start learning
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A person who has stopped working
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Edifying /ˈɛdɪfaɪɪŋ/ Edify /ˈɛdəˌfaɪ/ Adj: It was an edifying speech to improve morale among the counselors./məˈrɑːl/ Verb: They read bible stories to edify their young children. start learning
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Edifying (adjective) 2. verb: edify: to instruct or benefit, esp. morally or spiritually; uplift; enlighten
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On the weekends we usually get hammered. start learning
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Slang. extremely intoxicated from alcoholic liquor or a drug
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'If ever there was a sensitive subject...' start learning
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(Si alguna vez) It is way more common than 'If there has ever been a...'
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Their marriage was as stormy as had been expected. (Not 'as it had been expected') Anne is going to join us, as was agreed last week. (Not 'as it was...) start learning
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as is/as was/as had been.
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All too few of us... All too often... 1. Up until now it has been a matter of words and all too few concrete measures. 2. All too often, parents leave their children at home alone. start learning
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1. 2. used for saying that something makes you sad or upset because it happens more often than you think it should.
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The team's defeat was galling, considering they had worked so hard to go to the tournament. /ˈtʊərnəmənt/ start learning
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- Galling /ˈgɔːlɪŋ/ adj (that annoys or angers) mortificante, irritante, molesto
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The flash mob was a stunt to publicise the new product. /ˈpʌblɪsaɪz/ start learning
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(advertising, attention) truco publicitario
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