| Words & Expressions |
Definitions |
Examples |
| ardor |
with great intensity |
The missionary shared his religion with great ardor. |
ardour
(Br.) |
| blissful |
extremely happy |
The married couple was blissful, but penniless. |
| cite(d) |
give reference to |
Mr. Scatterbrain forgot to cite his sources for the report. |
| condominium |
individual home within a building of similar homes |
The Garcias live in a condominium on Phoenix Street. |
| confront(ation) |
raise an issue directly and argumentatively |
Tim Idman avoided confrontation with his wife on several issues. |
| evaluate(-tion) |
give feedback |
Shelly nervously awaited her boss’s evaluation. |
| issue(s) |
things that need to be discussed |
There are several issues that we need to discuss today. |
| parlance |
language, usually used by a particular group |
In the local parlance “cool” means “awesome.” |
| poll(s) |
survey from the general population |
The political action committee conducted several polls in the community. |
| premarital |
before marriage |
My parents are against premarital sex. |
| proportion |
segment or section, percentage of the whole |
A huge proportion of the population voted for Victor Shirley in the last election. |
| region |
area, location |
The western region experienced a dry spell last winter. |
reluctant,
relucktance |
hesitation, unwillingness to do something |
Henry joined the club, but with great reluctance. |
survey |
a questionnaire, or a report showing results of a poll |
They did a survey and found that most people preferred apples to oranges. |
| survey(ed) |
ask questions to find out people’s opinions |
When surveyed, people were afraid to share their viewpoints. |
therapy |
professional psychological counseling |
Mr. and Mrs. Patible sought therapy to solve their income problems. |
| unflattering |
not in a complimentary way |
The movie review was very unflattering of the main actors. |
| wed |
get married |
Romy and Julie will wed in Verona next summer. |
| hit a record low (exp.) |
reach the lowest point |
Sales hit a record low last October. |
paint a ... picture
(idm.) |
describe, provide imagery or illustration |
The manager painted a bleak picture of the company’s future. |
| speak (one's) mind (idm., exp.) |
give one's opinion |
Only one of the employees would speak his mind. |
stand/stood out
(phr. verb ) |
protrude, be noticed above others |
The successful saleswoman stood out among her colleagues. |
tie the knot
(idm.) |
get married |
Clyde and Bonnie will tie the knot next September. |
