Vocabulary 1
What does "On behalf of" means?
done for another person’s benefit or support, or because you are representing the interests of that person
places
I have ________my sights on working abroad
set
She was given the green light to start the project. What does that mean?
to give permission for something to happen
What does it mean to" have your heart set on something"?
to want something very much, so that you would be very disappointed if you do not get it
That TED talk is very thought ____________
provoking
by
To vent your spleen. What does that mean?
to express angry feelings
What does it mean to "take something in your stride"?
to deal with a problem or difficulty calmly and not to allow it to influence what you are doing
The o_____ is on the landlord to ensure that the property is habitable.
onus
Stop dwelling ______the past.
on
Who is a jack-of-all-trades?
someone who can do many different jobs
brief instance in which an otherwise obscure, unremarkable, or humble person draws attention.
Interest will a_______ on the account at a rate of seven percent
accrue
Don't throw ______the towel! You can do it!
in
combined
What does it mean to "come to a fore"?
If someone or something comes to the fore in a particular situation or group, they become important or popular
He displayed a v______smile. Not showing anything.
vacuous
Insofar ___I'm concerned, he is a reliable person.
as
What does it mean to put something off?
to decide or arrange to delay an event or activity until a later time or date