Vocabularies/Phrases/Idioms/Sentences

Prepared by: Faiz Yah

1. stranded = stuck, unable to proceed

2. exorbitant = exceeding proper limit ; ~price
3. volatile = temporary ; fuel prices are ~
4. stifling = suffocate ; the heat was ~ him
5. raring = eager
6. glean = obtain
7. denuded = emptied
8. forsake = to abandon
9. mundane = dull, ordinary
10. nonchalantly = indifferent, not caring
11. summarily = immediately, straight away
12. queasy = feeling sick
13. exterminated = destroyed
14. devastated = frustrated
15. soiled clothes = dirty used clothes
16. looked high and low = searched everywhere
17. thunderstruck = shocked
18. hysterical = emotional
19. console = comfort
20. nippy = cold
21. steeled himself = not to be affected emotionally
22. following instructions to the letter = to do exactly as told
23. got the hang of it = starting to master
24. going it alone = do it by oneself
25. furtive = in secret
26. keyed up = excited or nervous
27. bring us to our senses = to be aware of
28. irrespective = regardless of
29. importance of joint effort = working together
30. the incident still rankled in my mind = to cause a bad memory
31. appease = to make a person happy, satisfy
32. entice = to lure, attract
33. said haughtily = to show superiority
34. once bitten twice shy = to be afraid of doing something because of a bad
experience
35. dilapidated = ruined, decaying, very old
36. corrugated = folded
37. perpetual = lasting forever, unlimited duration
38. different kettle of fish = different situation
39. imagination worked overtime = overimagine
40. compounded = made worse
41. dreary = dark, dull, drab
42. picturesque = lovely to look at
43. adhere = to be attached, joined / to agree
44. fanciful = unrealistic or imagined
45. before long = it will happen soon
46. gallivanting = going to different places looking for enjoyment
47. pristine = fresh and welcoming
48. rank as a = act as a (very important)
49. busted his lungs = very tiring
50. set the pace = lead the way in doing something
51. get around = overcome
52. strenuous = require much efforts, tiring
53. wholesome = healthy
54. imperative = essential
55. complement = enhance
56. inhibited = held back
57. stave off = prevent, ward off
58. comes into fruition = to be successful
59. adjourned = the break off a meeting
60. angling = fishing
61. game for it = ready to participate
62. opt = choose
63. albeit = although
64. not in tune = not synchronize, not in agreement
65. overindulge = overate
66. keep tab = keep track
67. blurb = short description of a book
68. plough on = carry on although it might be uninteresting
69. skim through the content = read through quickly
70. inevitable = unavoidable
71. browse through = look through
72. too far off the mark = to be inaccurate
73. imposed = implemented
74. detrimental = dangerous
75. all said and done = in conclusion
76. in a nutshell = in conclusion
77. auspicious = lucky
78. embody = symbolize
79. cast = throw
80. likelihood = probability
81. second to none = winner
82. savour the food = fully enjoy
83. eerily = strangely
84. wrath = anger
85. adamant = firm, determined
86. commence = continue
87. adequate = enough, sufficient
88. advocate = to encourage, support
89. bountiful = plentiful, a lot, ample
90. merely = only
91. living it up = to enjoy
92. glimpse = sight
93. unabated for an hour = not giving up for an hour
94. wondrously = amazing
95. distorted views = misleading view
96. purge = to remove in a violent manner
97. compensate = to make up for
98. reigned = rule as King or Queen
99. prior = before
100. indicated = stated
101. devoted = loyal
102. empathy = to share another’s feeling of loss
103. readopted = took again
104. turned up = came, arrive
105. fervour = very strong feeling
106. heightened = make stronger
107. competent = skilled
108. epitomize = a representative example
109. merriment = fun, enjoyable
110. death-defying = very dangerous
111. adamant = determined personality
112. arduous = difficult and tiring
113. immense = extremely large, great scale
114. outlawed the use of = to make illegal
115. interfere = mess with
116. subdued manner = quiet and upset
117. watched in awe = shocked, stunned
118. burly = large and strong, hefty
119. scurried = to move quietly with short steps
120. intellectually = smartly
121. to be content = to be satisfied
122. draw parallels = to make comparison
123. people from all walks of life = from different level of society
124. Reading chastens the mind.
125. merit = advantage
126. bone-chilling = scary
127. faculties = capabilities
128. snobbish = show off, proud, boastful
129. on top of the world = in control
130. imbibe = instil, inculcate, enrich
131. grandeur = grandness
132. reassess = think again
133. frolicking = have fun
134. impoverished = poor
135. reasoned myself = persuade myself
136. gleam of an eye = suddenly, in an instant
137. inquisitive = curious
138. frankness = honesty
139.to be frank = to be honest
140. depiction = portrayal
141. loathe = hate, detest
142. evasive = unclear, vague
143. affluent = rich in
144. enlisted = recruited
145. scorn = refuse, reject
146. sought = seek
147. tactile = touchable
148. upkeep = maintenance
149. spend its pent-up energy = energy that is within
150. unappealing = unattractive
151. delectable = tasty
152. soggy = wet
153. negligible = very small, ignorable
154. rampant = widespread
155. prevalent = widespread
156. ponderous = heavy
157. behemoth = something very big and powerful
158. drawback = negative effect
159. petite = small, insignificant
160. exhilarating = exciting
161. petition = plea
162. fond of = having a liking for
163. insight = deep understanding
164. indelibly imprinted = cannot be forgotten
165. pelting = to throw
166. behind bars = in jail
167. an animal is on the prowl = an animal is hunting
168. perplexed = confused, daze, dumbfounded, baffled, puzzled, bewildered
169. prevails = continue
170. comprises = contain, to include
171. indelible = unforgettable
172. urbanities = city dwellers
173. forthcoming = approaching
174. scarce = rare, uncommon
175. grief = sad, sorrow
176. indulgent child = spoiled child
177. feted = treated well
178. thrilled to bits = excited
179. intrigued = fascinated
180. vehemently = strongly
181. bosom friends = best friends
182. delirious with joy = excited
183. stint = period of time
184. boon = advantage
185. keen = eager
186. lucrative = profitable, high-income
187. pulling my leg = making fun of
188. break a leg = good luck
189. pencil thin = very thin
190. improvise = create, plan
191. comply = agree
192. pick my grey cells = spill the beans, to get information from someone
193. no easy feat = not an easy task
194. my superior = elder person
195. to let off steam = to release feeling of frustration
196. feel my blood run cold = filled with fear
197. at the ends of the earth = remote and far away
198. looking distraught = very worried and upset
199. cold feet = getting nervous
200. butterflied in my stomach = state of nervousness
201. maiden performance = first performance
202. dismay = feeling of fear or discouragement
203. recoup our loses = make up for our loses
204. bare essentials = basic necessities
205. salvage for = save for
206. stench = foul smell
207. rueful remark = regretful comment
208. short drive away = a stone’s throw away, near distance
209. at first glance/glimpse/gleam/sight
210. I’m in seventh heaven = very happy, at cloud nine
211. in stitches = laughing uncontrollably
212. pulsating = to be full of excitement
213. wee hours of the morning = 12am to 6am
214. it was worth the hassle = it was worth the trouble
215. to kick off the event = to start the event
216. myriad of colours = variety of colours
217. spasmodically = from time to time
218. mesmerized = in awe, fascinated
219. mishaps = an unlucky accident
220. banter = joking
221. euphoric = happy
222. rejoinder = reply
223. nonplussed = surprised and confused
224. eccentric = (of a person or their behaviour) unconventional and slightly
strange
225. scrounge = to hunt for low value items
226. fend = to take care of oneself
227. unruly = wild, uncontrolled
228. daintily = elegantly
229. respite = relief
230. reverie = a state of dreaming
231. dispute = a failure to agree
232. amble = leisurely walk or stroll
233. dwindling = declining, decreasing
234. of the highest calibre
235. embark = start
236. time elapsed = time passed
237. taking a breather = rest
238. our chance and hope are bleak = our chance and hope are little
239. desolate = sad, hopeless
240. exasperated = frustrated, annoyed
241. to no avail = unsuccessful
242. arid = dry
243. born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth = to be rich
244. perpetual smile = everlasting smile
245. woke up at the crack of down = woke up early in the morning
246. spiralling/tumbling out of control
247. in haste = quickly
248. incredulous = disbelieving
249. reverberating with laughter = laugh continuously
250. torn between the two for a very long time = cannot decide
251. on all fronts = in all aspects
252. to settle in = to adapt
253. to show me the ropes = to guide
254. convey my warmest regards = send my regard
255. incomprehensible = beyond understanding
256. One man’s meat is another man’s poison = what you like might not be like
by others
257. take the next bold step = to continue the next step
258. show your mettle = show your strength of character
259. fumble = nervously handling something
260. apprehensive = anticipating something with fear
261. wary = to be careful
262. indignantly = to show anger
263. amid = in the middle of
264. mollycoddle = someone who is pampered
265. wail = high pitch prolonged cry
266. bellow = shout in a deep voice
267. shrewd = knowledgeable
268. defy = to reject
269. fleet = to pass over quickly
270. imperious = urgent
271. no one could really fathom how = unable to understand
272. thin and lanky, look undernourished = to describe thin
273. plump and stout and ate like a bird = to describe fat
274. pulverized to a pulp = beaten up badly
275. the news spread like wildfire = spread quickly
276. He was in a daze = shock
277. gruesome sight = terrifying scene
278. he blasted away = shouted angrily
279. it all boils down to = it all comes down to
280. to curb this problem = to prevent this problem
281. smooth sailing = very smooth
282. spiralling out of control = getting out of hand
283. The punishment needed to be done because the end justifies the means.
284. the cut-off point = the limiting point
285. enlightened on this matter = make one aware of this matter
286. the shop is nestled = the shop is located
287. saturated with = filled with
288. indulging her whims and fancies = to follow whatever she wants to do
289. Mum could whip up a feast for a banquet in a jiffy = Mum could prepare
food quickly
290. everyone was barred from entering = everyone was prohibited from
entering
291. She sprawled on the floor, grimacing in pain. Her face was ashen and we
could almost feel her pain. The excruciating pain was all over her alabaster face.
= describe pain
292. me heart gave a jump = I was shocked
293. bridge the gap = to connect two things or to make the difference between
them smaller
294. feathered friends = birds
295. Its declining at an alarming rate = Its decreasing fast
296. permit the following = allow the following
297. it might seem trivial = it might seem useless
298. Entertainment makes our life less of a pressure cooker
299. A concerted effort is necessary to halt this menace from escalating
300. Aggressive enforcement is imperative (important) on all front (all areas)
301. I have my foreboding = I have my doubt
302. you will soon outgrow it = you will soon accept it
303. As a rule of thumb, you should …
304. On top of that = besides that
305. It is like all hell breaking loose = chaotic and messy
306. the thunder seem to have abated (calm down)
307. On the verge of tears = about to cry
308. calamity = disaster
309. torrential rain = heavy rain
310. give the green light = to allow
311. I am not pulling your leg = I am not joking around
312. He was hardly able to contain his excitement = He is very excited
313. We waited with bated breath(eagerly) for…
314. My thirst is quenched (satisfied)
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