Unit-3glossary for students
.docUnit 3 – Upstream Advanced (glossary for the whole unit)
Assertive |
On my father’s side of the family |
Be in each other’s pockets |
Have an ear for sb’s innermost secrets |
Rough/tough/hard times |
To throw questions at sb/fire sb with questions |
Maintain the relationship |
Tolerant |
Considerate |
Compliant |
Submissive |
Insecure |
Cautious |
Conciliatory |
Obstinate |
Cooing longingly into prams |
Innumerable |
The master vision |
When the right time comes (came) |
globetrot |
Globetrotting adventure |
Perplex |
Conscientious |
To fulfill a deep instinctive need of sb |
Be hyper-aware |
Life-transforming (experience) |
Quality time |
To nanny |
To put it mildly |
To heel emotionally |
Adulthood |
Be affected by |
reawakening |
Cherished |
Feel driven |
Perfectionist |
Unconditional love |
To recall |
A powerful boost of confidence |
affectionate |
Appreciate |
Intimate |
Diminish |
mere |
Whatsoever |
For both parties |
bitterness |
Resentment |
Easy visiting distance |
Estrangement |
Painful bereavement process |
Grandparenting instinct and bond |
Family squabble and separation |
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An unkempt head of hair |
A serious mode of dress |
A look of self-assurance |
A powerful physique |
An incurable romantic |
A doting father |
A confirmed bachelor |
An absent-minded person |
Reckless spendthrift |
Happy-go-lucky |
doting |
Confirmed bachelor |
Nuclear family |
Great uncle |
Half brother |
Spouse |
Dismal climax |
Protracted misery |
Drift apart |
Move on |
Tie the knot |
Frown upon |
Marital breakdown |
Divorce-prone |
Vulnerable |
Parental divorce |
To embark on relationships at a young age |
Marriage counsellor |
Financial hardship |
That’s easier said than done |
Adjectives with SELF: |
Self-appointed |
Self-righteous |
Self-denying |
Self-aware |
Self-obsessed |
Self-confessed |
Self-indulgent |
Self-destructive |
Self-reliant |
Self-conscious |
COLLOCATIONS: |
Unconditional/parental love |
Long-lasting/favourable impression |
Spiritual/common bond |
Personal/hidden attributes |
Superficial/working relationship |
close-knit family |
Middle/only child |
Heartfelt sympathy |
Apprehensive |
Hesitant |
Timid |
Arrogant |
Superior |
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Get across |
Randomly |
Take a back seat |
Come in handy |
Upbeat answer |
Specific |
Jump in |
Tap into |
To punch |
pinch |
Get the hang of |
Trigger off |
Look up to |
emulate |
Re-enact |
Idioms
Be a shoulder to cry on |
Be on cloud nine |
Look on the bright side |
Have a whale of a time |
Sweep sb off their feet |
Be a wet blanket |
Be full of beans |
Be down in the dumps |
Cry one’s heart out |
Hit rock bottom |
Fixed phrases
Slip of the tongue |
Heart of gold |
Grain of truth |
Touch of concern |
Change of heart |
Trace of remorse |
Glow of satisfaction |
Glimmer of hope |
Phrasal verbs
Bring over |
Bring about |
Bring in |
Bring round |
Stand in for |
Stand for |
Stand by |
Stand out |