Oxford Word Skills unit 7,8,17,18,19
Oxford Word Skills
Oxford Word Skills
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| Language | Deutsch |
| Category | English |
| Level | Secondary School |
| Created / Updated | 14.01.2015 / 14.10.2018 |
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say sth. that offends or upsets sb.
put your foot in it
be upset or offended
be put out
used to emphasize sth. negative
downright
extremely rude and disrespectful
insolent
rude, often in an amusing way
cheeky
excellent and done in a way that others should copy
exemplary
perfect
impeccable
moving or pointing towards a higher position
upwards
rude in a way that makes sb. upset or annoyed
offensive
showing polite behaviour towards sb./sth.
respectful
having bad manners and not showing respect
discorteous
usually done in a particular place or situation
customary
disapprove of sth./sb.
frown on/upon sth./sb.
behaviour that is considered polite in particular society or culture
manners
the formal rules of correct or polite behaviour in society
etiquette
make sth. seem bigger, better, worse or more important than it really is
exaggerate sth. (n. exaggeration)
making sb. look more attractive
flattering
make sth. which is false appear true
create an illusion
information that can help you e.g. to make a decision
guidelines
hide sth.
conceal sth.
in a way that others will not notice
discreetly (adj. discreet)
a part of sb.'s face or body
feature
increase or improve the quality, value or status of sth.
enhance sth.
the thing that makes you able to understand or achieve sth.
the key to sth. (syn. the secret of sth.)
walk slowly and shakily
doddery
physically weak and thin
frail (n. frailty)
be nearly a particular age, time or number
be getting on for sth.
be noticeable
stick out
be or push out further than sth. else
stick out
a fat stomach on a man
paunch
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