Have to – English Flashcard for Have to for IELTS
Have to Have to (verb) to be obliged to – need to – must – should – ought to: I had to cram for my history test because I had not studied the course during the term.
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For a time – English Flashcard for For a time
For a time For a time (adv) for a short time – for a while – for a moment: For a time, I was starting to believe her. Then I realized she couldn’t be right.
Impress – English Flashcard for Impress for IELTS
Impress Impress (verb) /ɪmˈpres/ to make someone like, respect or admire you because of your appearance or what you say or do – amaze: I was deeply impressed by his good performance at the piano.
Embryonic – English Flashcard for Embryonic for IELTS
Embryonic Embryonic (adj) /ˌem.briˈɒn.ɪk/ US /-ˈɑː.nɪk/ 1. relating to an embryo 2. starting to grow – emerging – developing: Our advancement in this new discipline is just in its embryonic stage.
Timid – English Flashcard for Timid for IELTS
Timid Timid (adj) /ˈtɪm.ɪd/ showing a lack of courage, confidence and assurance – shy – nervous – fearful: Being a timid student, she found it frightening to give a lecture in front of her classmates.
Metaphysics – English Flashcard for Metaphysics for IELTS
Metaphysics Metaphysics (noun) /ˌmet.əˈfɪz.ɪks/ US /ˌmeţ-/ the branch of philosophy in connection with the existence, knowledge, reality and the like – philosophy of being: I have an insatiable desire to learn about metaphysics and abstract concepts in life.
Athlete – English Flashcard for Athlete for IELTS
Athlete Athlete (noun) /ˈæθ.liːt/ someone who is a professional in a field of sport and attends organized competitive races and games – sportsperson: Having practiced incessantly for 3 years, he eventually became a marathon athlete.
Competitor – English Flashcard for Competitor for IELTS
Competitor Competitor (noun) /kəmˈpet.ɪ.təʳ/ US /-ˈpeţ.ɪ.ţɚ/ an animal, person, organization, team, etc. that competes against each other – opponent – contestant: Do not underestimate your competitors in the tournament.
Intense – English Flashcard for Intense for IELTS
Intense Intense (adj) /ɪnˈtents/ 1. (of a feeling, activity, etc.) having a very strong and penetrating effect – severe – extreme: intense hostility / competition / dislike 2. (of people) very serious with strong emotions – passionate: an intense teenage boy
Anxiety – English Flashcard for Anxiety for IELTS
Anxiety Anxiety (noun) /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/ US /-ţi/ 1. the psychological state of being worried and frightened for a continuous period of time – nervousness: His intense anxiety was the reason why he saw a psychologist. 2. willingness to do something – eagerness: I was suddenly filled with the anxiety to approach her and propose to her…