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English B2

Organising a vocabulary notebook part 2

TermDefinition
tabloid (newspaper) a newspaper that has small pages, a lot of photographs, and stories mainly about sex, famous people etc rather than serious news
suffer from nervous exhaustion extreme tiredness
overwork work too much or to make smn work too much
upload a video move video from a small computer to a computer network so thatother people can see it or use it
burnt out 1. the inside of building or vehicle is destroyed b fore; 2. be unable to continue working and be tired because you worked hard over a period of time
blogosphere (infml) [ersonal websites and weblogs, considered as a group
I found myself snowed under with wok to have more work than you can deal with
casual acquaintance
blog
be close to smb
count on smbd 1. to depend on smn or smth, especially in a difficult situation; 2. expect smth
1.be under pressure; 2. put pressure on people to vote yes 1. be forced; 2. attempt to persuade smn by using ifluence, arguments, or threats
Sorry I`m late. I overslept to sleep for longer than you intended
there was no alarm clock at home a clock that makes a noise at a particular time to wake you up
Die you set the clock/alarm? to move a switch on a clock so that it will start or stop working at the time you want, or in the way you want
fall into a deep sleep it is difficult to wake them
Nick was lying on the sofa, fast asleep sleeping very deeply
Andrew hurried in, slightly out of breath have difficulty breathing after running, hurrying etc.
heavy sleeper smn who does not wake easily
feel breathless having difficulty breathing, especially because you are very tired, excited, or frightened
Olivia dashed into the room, grabbed her bag, and ran out again to go or run smwhr very quickly
I was pleased/glad to hear you`d passed your exam happy or satisfied
I got some excellent photos/shots of the Grand Canyon on my trip to the US a photograph
She was happy/dissatisfied(opp) with the conditions they offered her in the new job not satisfied because smth is not as good as you`d expected
The prisoners were supplied with/deprived of (opp) food and medical care. to prevent smn from having smth, especially smth that they need or should have
I don`t like 1.mild/spicy (opp) curries 1. not very strong or hot-tasting
It`s a cold/1.chilly day today; The sppech met with a chilly/frosty reception 1. cold enough to make you uncomfortable; 2. unfriendly
Mock trials help students perfect their legal skills to make smth as good as you are able to
perfection(n)-perfect(v)-perfect(adj)-perfectionist(person)
information(n)-inform(v)-informative(adj)-informer/informant (person)
politics(n)-politicize(v)-political(adj)-politician(person)
economics(n)-economiz(s)e(v)-economic/economical(adj)-economist (person)
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