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By: Moeez Rehman
Created: 2011-12-06
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populace
the ordinary people who live in a particular country or place
Some studies show that workers in the nuclear industry are more likely than the general populace to get cancer.
hard-pressed
having a lot of difficulties doing something, especially because there is not enough time or money
The latest education reforms have put extra pressure on teachers who are already hard-pressed.
Because of shortages, the emergency services were hard-pressed to deal with the accident.
Most people would be hard-pressed (= would find it difficult) to name more than half a dozen members of the government.
vis-a-vis
- in relation to : The decline in the power of local authorities vis-a-vis central government is worrying.
- in comparison with : I've got to speak to James Lewis vis-a-vis the arrangements for Thursday.
outweigh
to be greater or more important than something else
The benefits of this treatment far outweigh any risks.
incumbent
officially having the named position
The incumbent president faces problems which began many years before he took office.
improbable
not likely to happen or be true
It's highly improbable that Norris will agree.
an improbable-sounding excuse
improbably
improbably cheap prices
improbably large/long
annals
historical records of the activities of a country or organization, or history in general
The signing of the Treaty of Rome was the greatest event in the annals of European integration.
Quite whether he will go down in the annals of American history (= be considered) as a great leader remains to be seen.
subjugate
to defeat people or a country and rule them in a way which allows them no freedom
the invaders had soon subjugated most of the native population
the invaders had soon subjugated most of the native population
colonize
to send people to live in and govern another country
Peru was colonized by the Spanish in the sixteenth century.
incursion
incursions into enemy territory
unsurpassed
better than anyone or anything else
His knowledge of the subject is unsurpassed.
uncanny
strange or mysterious; difficult or impossible to explain
an uncanny resemblance
seamy
(of a situation) unpleasant because of a connection with dishonest behaviour, violence and illegal sex
The film vividly portrays the seamy side of life in the London of the early 70s.
underside
- the bottom or lower side or surface of something : the butterfly’s wings have a mottled brown pattern on the underside
- the less favorable aspect of something : the sordid underside of the glamorous 1980s
mainstay
the mainstay of sth
the most important part of something, providing support for everything else
the most important part of something, providing support for everything else
Cattle farming is the mainstay of the country's ecomony.
The white blouse will be the mainstay of your wardrobe this summer.
contrary
the contrary
the opposite
I was worried that it might be too difficult for me but I found the contrary.
I was worried that it might be too difficult for me but I found the contrary.
on the contrary
to the contrary used to show that you think or feel the opposite of what has just been stated
"Didn't you find the film exciting?" "On the contrary, I nearly fell asleep half way through it!"
saying or showing the opposite
For a long time it was thought to be a harmless substance, but we now have proof/evidence to the contrary.
inland
in the middle of a country, away from the sea
The Black Sea is a large inland sea.
indigenous
naturally existing in a place or country rather than arriving from another place
Are there any species of frog indigenous to the area?
So who are the indigenous people of this land?
evangelical
belonging to one of the Protestant Churches or Christian groups which believe the teaching of the Bible and persuading other people to join them to be extremely important
the Evangelical movement
The new Archbishop is an evangelical.
the Evangelical movement
The new Archbishop is an evangelical.
archbishop
a bishop of the highest rank who is in charge of churches and other bishops in a particular large area
The Archbishop of Canterbury holds the highest position in the Church of England.
fundamentalism
the belief in old and traditional forms of religion, or the belief that what is written in a holy book, such as the Christian Bible, is completely true
Recent years have witnessed a growth in religious fundamentalism.
inquisition
a period of asking questions in a detailed and unfriendly way
The police subjected him to an inquisition that lasted 12 hours.
About this deck
By: Moeez Rehman
Created: 2011-12-06
Size: 22 flashcards
Views: 8
Created: 2011-12-06
Size: 22 flashcards
Views: 8
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