Unit 10 - Reference

to make something operate, especially by accident

Please don't set off the car alarm while I'm inside; the keys are on the seat.

to return to a previous state or condition, often after a period of decline or loss

After a tough season, the team managed to come back stronger than ever.

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

After a short break, they carried on with the meeting.

to spend time relaxing or being idle, often in a comfortable and unhurried manner

On weekends, I love to lounge around in my pajamas and watch movies all day.

to move with a lower speed or rate of movement

In heavy traffic, it's common for vehicles to slow down and create congestion.

in a state of uncertainty in which it is difficult for one to choose between two courses of action

She was in two minds about whether to pursue a higher-paying job or stay in her current position, considering both financial stability and job satisfaction.

to bring something to a conclusion or resolution, often in a way that was unexpected or unplanned

She decided to wind up the meeting early due to lack of progress.

a mental disposition or attitude that favors one option over others

She has a tendency to overthink even the smallest decisions.

a belief that is strong, yet without any explainable reason

I had a gut feeling that the job interview was going well, and I was right.

to bend the upper side of the body forward and make a rounded back

As the storm approached, people hunched against the wind and rain, trying to shield themselves.

the ability to understand or know something immediately, without conscious reasoning or evidence

She had an intuition that the plan would succeed.

to think or talk about something at length, often to the point of overthinking or obsessing about it

Despite the setback, she chose not to dwell on the negative aspects and instead focused on finding a solution.

in the end of or over a long period of time

Learning a second language can open up more career opportunities in the long run.

a sudden feeling of pleasure and excitement

The audience experienced a thrill during the suspenseful scene in the movie.

(of a person) feeling great anger

She was furious when she discovered that someone had stolen her bike.

to surprise someone so much that they are unable to react quickly

The unexpected news took her aback, and she couldn't respond immediately.

extremely excited and happy

She was ecstatic when she found out she had won the lottery, unable to contain her excitement.

not showing any concern in one's attitude or actions toward a particular person, situation, or outcome

She remained indifferent to the outcome of the game since she wasn't a fan of either team.

feeling very unhappy or uncomfortable

She felt miserable after failing the exam.

very pleased, proud, or delighted about something

He was chuffed to win first place in the competition.

lacking interest or enthusiasm toward something

She seemed completely uninterested in the meeting and kept checking her phone.

to cause extreme fear in someone

The sight of the enormous spider lurking in the corner terrified the arachnophobe.

to greatly surprise or astonish someone, often leaving them speechless or bewildered

The unexpected plot twist in the movie always flabbergasts me.

so surprised or shocked that one is temporarily unable to speak or react

She was dumbstruck when she found out she had won the lottery.

the extreme feeling of rage and anger

The news of the corruption scandal caused an outrage among the citizens, who demanded justice.

a feeling of great pleasure or joy

The children’s laughter filled the house with delight.

extremely angry, furious, or emotionally agitated

She was livid when she found out someone had scratched her car in the parking lot.

to make someone so frightened that they cannot move or speak

The sudden appearance of the ghostly figure in the dark forest petrified the hikers.

feeling disturbed or distressed due to a negative event

She was upset after hearing the bad news.

stressful or anxious due to having too many tasks or responsibilities to handle within a limited time

She was under pressure to finish the project by the end of the week.

to descend or sink beneath the surface of a liquid

The ship began to take on water and eventually went under.

to provide someone or each person in a group with something

She will hand out the pamphlets to the attendees before the seminar.

to cause something to lose its functionality or good condition over time or through extensive use

The constant use of the computer mouse wore it out quickly.

to add up a group of items or numbers to determine the total

Children in the classroom were excited to count up the days remaining until the school trip.

to close or secure something in a place where it cannot be removed or accessed without the appropriate authorization, key, or combination

He remembered to lock the house up before leaving for vacation.

to be extremely happy or excited about something

After months of hard work, he was over the moon when he received a promotion at work.