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Words, Acumen, Adhere, Abolish, Abash, Abound, Abate, Abject, Abjure, Abortive, Absolve, Baffle, Bewitching, Bleak, Brittle, Bustle, Barbarous, Baroque, Barren, Barrier, Base, Batty, Bawdy, Befogged, Benevolent, Benign, Bind, Bleak, Blunt, Boisterous, Bold, Busy, Calculating, Calamity, Callous, Calumny, Capable, Captivate, Captivity, Cease, Chaste, Chastise, Compassion, Comprise, Concede, Concur, Consent, Consequence, Consolidate, , Synonyms, Awareness, brilliance, Comply, observe, Abrogate, annual, Disconcert, rattle, Flourish, proliferate, Moderate, decrease, Despicable, servile, Forsake, renounce, Vain, unproductive, Pardon, forgive, Astound, Faze, Alluring, charming, Grim, Austere, Breakable, crisp, Commotion, Tumult, Frustrate, perplex, Florid, gilt, Desolate, Sterile, Barricade, Obstacle, Vulgar, Coarse, Insane, silly, Erotic, Coarse, Becloud, Dim, Benign, Generous, Favorable, friendly, Predicament, Austere, Blank, Dull, Insensitive, Clamorous, rowdy, Adventurous, Active, Engaged, Canny, Devious, adversity, misfortune, obdurate, unfeeling, defamation, aspersion, competent, able, Charm, fascinate, imprisonment, confinement, terminate, desist, virtuous, pure, punish, admonish, kindness, sympathy, include, contain, yield, permit, approve, agree, agree, permit, effect, outcome, solidify, strengthen, , Antonyms, Stupidity, Ignorance, Condemn, disjoin, Setup Establish, Uphold, Discompose, Deficient, Destitute, Aggravate, Commendable, Praiseworthy, Approve, Sanction, Productive, Compel, Accuse, Facilitate, Clarify, Repulsive, Repugnant, Bright, Pleasant, Tough, Enduring, Slowness, Quiet, Civilized, Plain, unadorned, Damp, Fertile, Link, Assistance, Summit, Noble, Sane, Decent, Moral, Clear headed, Uncloud, Malevolent, Miserly, Malignant, Cruel, Release, Bright, Cheerful, Keen, Sharp, Placid, Calm, Timid, Idle, Lazy, Artless, honest, Fortune, Compassionate, Tender, Commendation, Praise, Incompetent, Inept, Disillusion offend, Freedom, Liberty, Begin, Originate, Sullied, Lustful, Cheer, encourage, Cruelty, Barbarity, Reject, lack, Deny, reject, Differ, disagree, Object Disagree, Origin, Start, Separate, Weaken

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Conspicuous, Contempt, , prominent, obvious, scorn, disregard, , Concealed, hidden, Regard, Praise, , Cement, Censure, Cheap, Clandestine, Classic, Coarse, Comic, Compact, Compress, Conceit, Concord, Condemn, Confident, Consolidate, Courtesy, Creation, Cunning, Decay, Deceit, Decipher, Defile, Defray, Deliberate, Demolish, Deprive, Deride, Disdain, Dissuade, Denounce, Dense, Derogatory, Despair, Destructive, Docile, Dwarf, Eager, Eclipse, Eccentric, Ecstasy, Efface, Eloquence, , Plaster, mortar, Rebuke, reprimand, Competitive, Inexpensive, Covert,, Simple, Typical, Bawdy, Boorish, Clown, Jester, Bunched, thick, Abbreviate, Shrink, Egotism, Immodesty, Agreement, accord, Castigate, Chide, Bold, Undaunted, Centralize, Fortify, Generosity, Reverence, Formation, foundation, Acute, Smart, Collapse, decompose, deception, artifice, interpret, reveal, contaminate, pollute, spend, pay, cautious, intentional, Ruin, devastate, despoil, divest, mock, taunt, detest, despise, Remonstrate, Counsel, Blame, boycott, Opaque, piled, Sarcastic, critical, Depression, misery, Catastrophic, pernicious, Pliable, pliant, Diminutive, Petite, Keen, acquisitive, Diminution, Dimming, strange, abnormal, delight, exultation, destroy, obliterate, expression, fluency, , Disintegrate, Praise, Acceptance, Dear, unreasonable, Open, Legal, Romantic, Unusual, Fine, Chaste, Tragic, tragedian, Loose, Diffuse, Amplify, Expand, Modesty, Discord, Approve, Praise, Diffident, cowardly, Weaken, Disdain, Rudeness, Destruction, Nave, Coarse, Flourish, Progress, Veracity, Sincerity, Misinterpret, distort, Purify, sanctity, Disclaim, Repudiate, Rash, Sudden, Repair, construct, Restore, Renew, Inspire, Encourage, Approve, praise, Insite, Persuade, Defend, Sparse, brainy, Laudatory, appreciative, Contentment, Hope, Creative, Constructive, Headstrong, obstinate, Huge, Giant, Indifferent, apathetic, Shine, eclipse, Natural, Conventional, Despair, Calamity, Retain, Maintain, Halting, Stammering

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Jubilant, Judicious, Just, Justify, Juvenile, Keen, Kindred, Knave, Knell, Knotty, Lavish, Lax, Lenient, Liable, Liberal, Linger, Lucid, Lunacy, Lure, Luscious, Luxuriant, Languid, Malice, Mandatory, Masculine, Merit, Miraculous, Mitigate, Modest, Molest, Mollify, Momentous, Monotonous, Morbid, Munificent, Murky, Mutinous, Mutual, Niggardly, Nimble, Nonchalant, Novice, Noxious, Nullify, Notion, Numerous, Obstruct, Obliging, Obscure, Obstinate, Obtain, Obvious, Odious, Offensive, Occult, , rejoicing, triumphant, thoughtful, prudent, honest, impartial, defend, exculpate, young, tender, sharp, poignant, relation, species, dishonest, scoundrel, death knell, last blow, complicated difficult, abundant, excessive, slack, careless, compassionate, merciful, accountable, bound, magnanimous, generous, loiter, prolong, sound, rational, delusion, insanity, attract, entice, palatable, delicious, profuse, abundant, Sluggish, apathetic, Vengefulness, grudge, Imperative, requisite, Gallant, strapping, Stature, Asset, marvelous, extraordinary, alleviate, relieve, humble, courteous, harass, tease, appease, assuage, notable, eventful, irksome, tedious, Nasty, Macabre, liberal, hospitable, dusky, dreary, recalcitrant, insurgent, joint, identical, miser, covetous, prompt, brisk, indifferent, negligent, tyro, beginner, baneful, injurious, cancel, annual, Conceit, Apprehension, profuse, various, impede, prevent, Complaisant, Willing, Arcane, Vague, Stubborn, Adamant, Access, Inherit, Evident, apparent, Malevolent, obnoxious, Abhorrent, obnoxious, latent, ambiguous, , Melancholy, depressing, Irrational, foolish, Unequal, unfair, Impute, arraign, Dotage, antiquated, Vapid, insipid, Unrelated, dissimilar, Paragon, innocent, Reconstruction, rediscovery, Simple, manageable, Scarce, deficient, Firm, reliable, Cruel, severe, Unaccountable, apt to, Stingy, malicious, Hasten, quicken, Obscure, hidden, Normalcy, sanity, Repel, dissuade, Unsavory, tart, Scanty, meagre, Energetic, spirited, Goodwill, Kindness, Optional, Feminine, meek, Demerit, dishonor, Ordinary, trivial, Augment enhance, Arrogant, pompous, Console, soothe, Irritate, infuriate, Trivial, insignificant, Varied, pleasant, Healthy, Cheerful, Frugal, penurious, Bright, shining, Submissive, faithful, Separate, distinct, Generous, profuse, Sluggish, languid, Attentive, considerate, Veteran, ingenious, Healing, profitable, Confirm, Uphold, Reality, Concrete, Scarce, deficient, Hasten, encourage, Mulish, Obstinate, Prominent, Pliable, flexible, Forfeit, Obscure, ambiguous, Engaging, fascinating, Engaging, fascinating, Intelligible, transparent

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Oracular, Ordain, Ornamental, Outbreak, Outrage, Pacify, Persuade, Perturbed, Propagate, Progress, Prompt, Prudence, Pamper, Paramount, Peerless, Peevish, Pertness, Perverse, Placid, Pompous, Precarious, Predicament, Quack, Noxious, Nullify, Notion, Numerous, Obstruct, Obliging, Obscure, Obstinate, Obtain, Odious, Offensive, Occult, Offspring, Ominous, Opaque, Optimist, Oracular, Ordain, Ornamental, Outbreak, Outrage, Pacify, Persuade, Perturbed, Propagate, Progress, Prompt, Prudence, Pamper, , cryptic, vague, Order, impose, decorative, adorned, eruption, insurrection, offence, maltreatment, Appease, Chasten, Cajole, Impress, Flustered, anxious, Inseminate, fecundate, Pace, Betterment, Precise, Punctual, Vigilance, Discretion, Flatter, indulge, foremost, eminent, matchless, unrivalled, perverse, sullen, flippancy, impudence, petulant, obstinate, tranquil, calm, haughty, arrogant, doubtful, insecure, plight, dilemma, Impostor, deceiver, baneful, injurious, cancel, annual, Conceit, Apprehension, profuse, various, impede, prevent, Complaisant, Willing, Arcane, Vague, Stubborn, Adamant, Access, Inherit, Malevolent, obnoxious, Abhorrent, obnoxious, latent, ambiguous, descendant, sibling, Menacing, Foreboding, obscure, shady, Idealist, cryptic, vague, Order, impose, decorative, adorned, eruption, insurrection, offence, maltreatment, Appease, Chasten, Cajole, Impress, Flustered, anxious, Inseminate, fecundate, Pace, Betterment, Precise, Punctual, Vigilance, Discretion, Flatter, indulge, , Lucid, distinct, Revoke abolish, Unseemly, plain, Compliance, subjection, Praise, favour, Irritate, worsen, Dissuade, halt, Calm, Suppress, deplete, Retrogress, worsening, Slow, Negligent, Indiscretion, Deny, disparage, Trivial, inferior, Mediocre, commonplace, Suave, amiable, Modesty, diffidence, Complacent, docile, Turbulent, hostile, Unpretentious, humble, Assured, Resolution, confidence, Upright, unfeigned, Healing, profitable, Confirm, Uphold, Reality, Concrete, Scarce, deficient, Hasten, encourage, Mulish, Obstinate, Prominent, Pliable, flexible, Forfeit, Engaging, fascinating, Engaging, fascinating, Intelligible, transparent, Ancestor, forefather, Auspicious, Transparent, bright, Pessimist, Lucid, distinct, Revoke abolish, Unseemly, plain, Compliance, subjection, Praise, favour, Irritate, worsen, Dissuade, halt, Calm, Suppress, deplete, Retrogress, worsening, Slow, Negligent, Indiscretion, Deny, disparage

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Pompous, Precarious, Predicament, Quack, Quaint, Quarantine, Quell, Quibble, Raid, Rapidity, Reason, Rebellious, Rectify, Reluctant, Restrain, Ratify, Ravage, Redeem, Remnant, Remonstrate, Remorse, Rescind, Resentment, Retract, Reverence, Rout, Sacred, Savage, Startled, Steep, Stranger, Sublime, Succinct, Sympathy, System, Sarcastic, Saucy, Shrewd, Scanty, Servile, Shabby, Slander, Sneer, Taboo, Taciturn, Tedious, Temperate, Tenement, Tenacious, Throng, Timid, Tranquil, Transient, Trenchant, Treacherous, , haughty, arrogant, doubtful, insecure, plight, dilemma, Impostor, deceiver, Queer, strange, seclude, screen, subdue, reduce, equivocate, prevaricate, Incursion, Foray, Quickness, Velocity, Acumen, Bounds, Restless, attacking, Amend, Remedy, Cautious, Averse, Detain, Confine, consent, approve, Destroy, ruin, Recover, liberate, Residue, piece, Censure, protest, Regret, penitence, Annul, abrogate, Displeasure, wrath, Recant, withdraw, Respect, esteem, Vanquish, overthrow, Cherish, Divine, Wild, untamed, Frightened, Shocked, Course, lofty, Immigrant, guest, Magnificent, eminent, Concise, Terse, Tenderness, harmony, Scheme, Entity, Ironical, derisive, Impudent, insolent, Cunning, craftly, scarce, insufficient, Slavish, Docile, miserable, impoverished, defame, malign, mock, scorn, Prohibit, ban, Reserved, silent, Wearisome. Irksome, Cool, moderate, Apartment, Digs, Stubborn, Dodge, Assembly, crowd, Diffident, coward, Peaceful, composed, Temporal, transitory, Assertive, forceful, Dishonest, duplicitous, , Unpretentious, humble, Assured, Resolution, confidence, Upright, unfeigned, Familiar, usual, Befriend, socialize, Exacerbate, agitate, Unfeign, plain, Retreat, release, Inertia, languidity, Folly, Speculation, Submissive, Compliant, Falsify, Worsen, anxious, Eager, Incite, Deny, dissent, Reconstruct, renovate, Conserve lose, Entire, whole, Agree, loud, Ruthlessness, obduracy, Delegate, permit, Content, Cheer, Confirm, assert, Disrespect, affront, Succumb, withdraw, Ungodly, Profane, Polished, Civilized, Waveringly, Flat, gradual, Acquaintance, national, Ridiculous, Lengthy, polite, Antipathy, Discord, Chaos, Disorder, Courteous, gracious, Modest, humble, Simple, imbecile, Lavish, multitude, Aggressive, Dominant, Prosperous, thriving, Applaud, approve, Flatter, praise, Permit, consent, Talkative, extrovert, Exhilarating, lively, Boisterous, violent, Breakeven, dislodge, Docile, non- resinous, Dispersion, sparsity, Bold, intrepid, Violent, furious, Lasting, enduring, Feeble, ambiguous, Forthright, reliable

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Thick, Thrifty, Tranquil, Transparent, Tremble, Uncouth, Utterly, Umbrage, Uncouth, Urchin, Urge, Vain, Vagrant, Valor, Vanity, Venerable, Venom, Veteran, Vicious, Vigilant, Vivacious, Vilify, Vouch, Virtue, Vivid, Waive, Wan, Wane, Wary, Wed, Wicked, Wield, Wile, Winsome, Wilt, Yell, Yield, Yearn, Yoke, Zeal, Zenith, Zest, Zig -zag, , Chunky, massive, Frugal, prudent, Amicable, Calm, Diaphanous, Vibrate, Awkward, ungraceful, Completely, entirely, Chagrin, offense, Boorish, Clownish, Foundling, Orphan, Incite, Implore, Arrogant, egoistic, Wander, roaming, Bravery, prowess, Conceit, pretension, Esteemed, honored, Poison, malevolence, Ingenious, experienced, Corrupt, obnoxious, Cautious, alert, Spirited, Energetic, Malign, Slur, Defame, Confirm, consent, Ethic, morality, Eloquent, lucid, Relinquish, remove, Pale, faded, Decline, Dwindle, cautious, circumspect, marry, combine, vicious, immoral, Exert, employ, Trickery, Artifice, Beautiful, Comely, wither, perish, shout, shriek, surrender abdicate, languish, crave, connect, harness, eagerness, fervor, summit, apex, delight, enthusiasm, oblique, wayward, , Thin, attenuated, Extravagant, Agitated, Fierce, Opaque, Steady, Elegant, Compensate, Deficiently, incomplete, Sympathy, goodwill, Elegant, Compensate, Creep, Knave, Abhorrence, Abomination, Modest, Steady, settled, Fear, cowardice, Modesty, Humility, Unworthy, immature, Antidote, Benevolent, Novice, tyro, Noble, Virtuous, Careless, negligent, Dispirited, Unattractive, Cherish, Commend, Repudiate, prohibit, Vice, dishonesty, Dull, Dim, Impose, Clamp, Bright, healthy, Ameliorate, Rise, Heedless, negligent, Divorce, Separate, Virtuous, Noble, Forgo, avoid, Naivety, honor, Alluring, Rapturous, Revive, bloom, Whisper muted, Resist, protest, Content, satisfy, Liberate, Release, Apathy, lethargy, Nadir, base, Disgust, passive, Straight, unbent

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Phrasal Verb, , Meaning, , Act out, Act up, , To take action because of something, information received., Perform something with actions and gestures.., Behave badly or strangely., , Add on, , Include in a calculation., , Add up, , To make a mathematical total., , Act on, , Example, like, , Affect- usually used in the negative to show that something has had a negative effect, especially is it, Agreeyou, withfeel bad., makes, Aim at, To target., Allow for, Include something in a plan or calculation., Allow of, Angle for, , Make possible, permit., Try to get something indirectly, by hinting or, suggesting., , The police were ACTING ON a tip from an, informer and caught the gang red-handed., They ACTED OUT the story on stage., My computer's ACTING UP; I think I, might have a virus., You have to ADD the VAT ON to the price, they give., We ADDED UP the bill to check it was, correct., I feel terrible- that food didn't AGREE, WITH my stomach., The magazine is AIMED AT teenagers., You should ALLOW FOR delays when, planning a journey., The rules don't ALLOW OF any, exceptions., He's been ANGLING FOR an invitation,, but I don't want him to come., Her mother was shocked when she started, ANSWERING her BACK and refusing to, help., The teacher tried to ARGUE the girl, DOWN, but she couldn't., , Answer back, , To reply rudely to someone in authority., , Argue down, , Beat someone in a debate, discussion or argument., , Argue down, , Persuade someone to drop the price of, something they're selling., , She ARGUED him DOWN ten percent., , Argue out, , Argue about a problem to find a solution., , Back away, , Retreat or go backwards., , If we can't ARGUE our differences OUT,, we'll have to take them to court., The crowd BACKED AWAY when the, man pulled a knife., , Back down, , Retract or withdraw your position or proposal, in an argument., , Back into, , Enter a parking area in reverse gear., , Back off, , Retreat., , Back out, , Fail to keep an arrangement or promise., , Back out of, , Fail to keep an agreement, arrangement., , Back up, , Make a copy of computer data., , Bag out, , Criticise., , Ball up, Bargain down, Bash about, Bash in, , Confuse or make things complicated., Persuade someone to drop the price of, something they're selling., Mistreat physically., Break, damage or injure by hitting., , Bash out, , Write something quickly without much preparation., , Carry off, , Win, succeed., , Carry on, Decide upon, , Die away, Die back, , Continue., Choose, select., , Become quieter or inaudible (of a sound)., When the parts of a plant above ground die, but, the roots remain alive., , She refused to BACK DOWN and was, fired., He prefers to BACK his car INTO the, garage., The police told the protesters to BACK, OFF., He BACKED OUT two days before the, holiday so we gave the ticket to his sister, She BACKED OUT OF the agreement at, the last minute., You should always BACK UP important, files and documents so that you won't lose, all your work if something goes wrong, with the hardware., Don't bag out BAG OUT Australian, English., The new project has BALLED me UP- I, have no idea what to do., I BARGAINED her DOWN to half what, she originally wanted., If you BASH your monitor ABOUT like, that, it won't last long., The burglars BASHED the door IN to enter, the house., I BASHED the essay OUT the night before, I had to hand it in., She CARRIED OFF the first prize in the, competition., CARRY ON quietly with your work until, the substitute teacher arrives., Jane spent a long time looking at houses, before she bought one, but eventually, DECIDED UPON one near her office., The last notes DIED AWAY and the, audience burst into applause., The plant DIES BACK in the winter.

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Feed off, , Eat a food as part of an animal’s diet., , Feed on, Feed up, , Give someone a particular food., Give someone a lot of food to restore their, health, make them bigger, etc., , Feel up, , Touch sexually, grope., , Feel up to, , Feel capable of doing something., , Get ahead, , Progress., , Get ahead of, Get along, Give up, , Move in front of., Leave., Stop doing something that has been a habit., , Hit on, Hold off, , Have an idea., Stop someone from attacking or beating you., , Hold on, , Wait., , Hook up, Hunt out, Jack up, , Meet someone., Search until you find something., Increase sharply., , Jam on, Jaw away, Jazz up, Keep around, , Apply or operate something forcefully., Talk just for the point of talking rather than, having anything to say., Make something more, attractive., Keep something near you., , interesting, , Keep at, Keep away, , Continue with something difficult., Don't allow someone near something., , Keep back, , Maintain a safe distance., , Key to, Key up, Kick about, , or, , Plan things to fit or suit people or situations., Make someone excited or nervous., Discuss., , Kick in, , When a drug starts to take effect., , Kick out, , Expel., , Knock off, , Finish work for the day., , Lash down, , Secure something with ropes or cords., , Lash into, , Criticise someone strongly., , Lash out, , Suddenly become violent., , The gecko FEEDS OFF mosquitoes and other, insects., He FEEDS his cat ON dry food., She's been ill for a fortnight so we're, FEEDING her UP., Someone FELT me UP in the club as I was, trying to get to the bar., I'm so tired. I don't think I FEEL UP TO, going out tonight., Nowadays, you need IT skills if you want to, GET AHEAD., I work at home in the evening to GET, AHEAD OF schedule., It's late; we must be GETTING ALONG., I GAVE UP taking sugar in tea and coffee to, lose weight., I suddenly HIT ON the solution, Chelsea couldn't HOLD their opponents OFF, and lost the game., Could you HOLD ON for a minute; she'll be, free in a moment., We HOOKED UP at the conference., It took me ages to HUNT OUT the photos., They have JACKED UP the price of oil this, month., Jack JAMMED ON the brakes when the, rabbit ran in front of his car., That shows that your interest is not in helping, the student, but in JAWING AWAY., The show was getting stale so they JAZZED, it UP with some new scenes., I KEEP a dictionary AROUND when I'm, doing my homework., She found the course hard but she KEPT AT, it and completed it successfully., Medicines should always be KEPT AWAY, from children., The police told the crowd to KEEP BACK, from the fire., Promotions are KEYED TO people's, abilities., The noise got us KEYED UP., We KICKED the idea ABOUT at the, meeting., Her hayfever didn't feel half as bad once the, antihistamines had KICKED IN., The family KICKED the au pair OUT when, they found out that she was planning to move, to work for another household., We KNOCKED OFF early on Friday to, avoid the rush hour queues., We LASHED the tarpaulin DOWN to stop, the wind blowing it away., He LASHED INTO them for messing thins, up., He LASHED OUT and broke the man's nose.

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Live down, Live with, , Stop being embarrassed about something., Accept something unpleasant., , Log in, , Enter a restricted area on a computer system., , Log into, , Enter a restricted area of a computer system., , Log off, , Exit a computer system., , Log on, , Enter a computer system., , Log out, , Exit a computer system., Consult a reference work (dictionary,, phonebook, etc.) for a specific piece of, information.., , Look up, , Make it, Make it up to, Make of, Make off, Mash up, , Arrive or get a result., Try to compensate for doing something, wrong., Understand or have an opinion., Leave somewhere in a hurry., , Melt down, , Mix sources of audio, video or other, computer sources.., Heat something solid, especially metal, until, it becomes liquid., , Mess about, , Not be serious, not use something properly., , Mix up, Move into, , Confuse., Start living in a place., , Move up, Nail down, , Move to make space., Succeed in getting, achieve., , Opt for, , Choose., , Opt in, , Choose to be part or a member of something., , Opt into, , Choose to be a member or part of something., , Opt out, Pack in, Pack off, , Choose not to be part of something., Stop doing something., Send someone away., , Pack out, Pack up, Pad down, , Pad out, Pal around, Pal up, , Fill a venue., Stop doing something., Sleep somewhere for the night., Make a text longer by including extra, content, often content that isn't particularly, relevant., Be friendly and spend time with someone., Become friends., , If I fail the test and everyone else passes, I'll, never be able to LIVE it DOWN., It's hard to LIVE WITH the pain of a serious, illness., I had forgotten my password and couldn't, LOG IN., I LOGGED INTO the staff intranet to check, my email., When she'd finished working on the, spreadsheet, she LOGGED OFF and left the, office., He entered his password for the college, intranet and LOGGED ON., Danny closed the programs and LOGGED, OUT when it was time to go home., I didn't know the correct spelling so I had to, LOOK it UP in the dictionary., I thought you weren't coming, so I was really, pleased you MADE IT., He tried to MAKE IT UP TO her, but she, wouldn't speak to him., What do you MAKE OF your new boss?, They MADE OFF when they heard the police, siren., She MASHED UP the songs into a single, track., They MELTED the gold statue DOWN and, turned it into gold bars., The children were MESSING ABOUT with, the TV remote control and broke it., I always MIX those two sisters UP because, they look so like each other., They MOVED INTO the house as soon as it, was ready., Could you MOVE UP and let me sit down?, They are having trouble NAILING DOWN, the contract., I OPTED FOR an endowment mortgage and, lost a lot of money., If you want them to notify you of updates,, you have to OPT IN., I OPTED INTO the scheme., The UK OPTED OUT of a lot of EU, legislation on working hours and conditions., I'm trying to PACK IN smoking., His boss PACKED him OFF to a regional, office., The stadium was PACKED OUT., You should PACK UP smoking., I'm too tired to come home; can I PAD, DOWN here tonight?, I couldn't think of much to write, so I, PADDED the essay OUT with a few lengthy, quotes., We PALLED AROUND at university., We PALLED UP when I started working, with her.

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IDIOMS, 1. A, , hot potato, , Meaning: Something that is difficult or dangerous to deal with., Example: Terrorism is a political hot potato in Afghanistan., , 2., , A penny for your thoughts, , Meaning: Way of asking what someone is thinking., Example: After several minutes of silence he finally looked at, her and said, “A penny for your thoughts, Lily.”, 3., , Actions speak louder than words, , Meaning: What you do is more significant than what you say., Example: He: I am sorry. I’ll try to be a better, person henceforth. She: Actions speak louder, than words., , 4. Add, , insult to injury, , Meaning: To make a bad situation worse., Example: Their basement was flooded, and then, to add insult to, injury, a pipe burst in the kitchen., 5., , An arm and a leg, , Meaning: A lot of money., Example: It’s the best cruise in the world, but it will cost you an arm and a, leg., 6., , At the drop of ahat, , Meaning: Immediately; without any hesitation, Example: Ellie was always ready to go shopping at the drop of a hat, 7., , Back to the drawing board, , Meaning: Start something all over again., Example: I failed this semester, but now I am back to the drawing board., 8. Ball, , is in yourcourt., , Meaning: It is up to you to take the next step, Example: I’ve made my decision, now the ball is in your court

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9. Barking, , up the wrongtree, , Meaning: Looking in the wrong place; accusing the wrong person., Example: He did not commit the crime, you’re barking up the wrong tree., 10., , Be glad to see the backof, , Meaning: Be glad to see someone leave., Example: I never liked her. I’ll be glad to see the back of her., 11., , Beat around thebush, , Meaning: Avoid answering a question; not speaking directly about the issue., Example: Tell me what the problem is, stop beating around the bush., 12., , Best of both theworlds, , Meaning: Situation wherein one can enjoy two different opportunities., Example: She had the privilege of a professor and freedom of a, student. She had the best of both worlds., 13., , Best thing since sliced bread, , Meaning: A good idea or plan; an excellent new invention., Example: I love your idea. It’s the best thing since sliced bread., 14., , Bite off more than you can chew, , Meaning: To take on a task that is way too big., Example: Our boss bit off more than she could chew when she promised the, client we’d have the project ready by next week., , 15., , Blessing in disguise, , Meaning: Something good that isn’t recognized at first., Example: Ashok’s losing his job was a blessing in disguise; it, gave him an opportunity to pursue higher studies., , 16., , Burn the mid night oil, , Meaning: To stay up working, especially studying, late at night., Example: She’s been burning the midnight oil for the last few, months; her hard work will definitely pay off in the coming, exams.

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17., , Don’t judge a book by its cover, , Meaning: Don’t judge something primarily by its appearance., Example:, She: He doesn’t look intelligent., He: You can’t judge a book by its cover., , 18., , Cross that bridge when you come to it., , Meaning: Deal with a problem if and when it becomes necessary., Example: He: I think I need to hire a lawyer., She: Cross that bridge when you come to it., , 19., , Cry over spilled milk, , Meaning: To be unhappy about something that cannot be undone., Example: It can’t he helped, don’t cry over spilled milk., , 20., , Curiosity killed the cat, , Meaning: Being too curious can get you into trouble., Example: Don’t ask about his divorce-curiosity killed the cat!, , 21., , Cut corners, , Meaning: To take shortcuts; when something is done badly to save money., Example: They always put quality first; they won’t cut corners just to save, money., , 22., , Cut the mustard, , Meaning: Perform satisfactorily; to succeed., Example: We need a better catcher; this one just doesn’t cut the mustard., 23., , Devil’s advocate, , Meaning: To present a counter argument, Example: The teacher always played devil’s advocate to, provoke discussion in the classroom., 24., , Don’t count your chickens before the eggs have hatched., , Meaning: Don’t make plans for something that might not happen., Example: You might not win the prize and you’ve already spent the money?, Don’t count your chickens before the eggs

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25., , Don’t give up the day job, , Meaning: You’re not very good at something. You could, definitely not do it professionally., Example: Why did you invest in business even after failing in it in, the past? Don’t give up the day job!, 26., , Don’t put all your eggs in one basket, , Meaning: Don’t focus all of your attention on one thing or one area., Example: I know you love Harvard, but don’t put all your eggs in, one basket. Apply to other colleges too., 27., , Drastic times call for drastic measures, , Meaning: When you’re extremely desperate you need to take drastic actions., Example: Yes we had to let go of five of our workers! Drastic, times call for drastic measures., 28., , Elvis has left the building, , Meaning: The show has come to an end. It’s all over., Example: We waited for another performance by the band but it, looked like Elvis had left the building., , 29., , Every cloud has a silver lining, , Meaning: Be optimistic, even difficult times will lead to better days., Example: I’m sorry your business is going badly, but remember, every cloud has a silver lining., 30., , Far cry from, , Meaning: A thing that is very different from something else., Example: What you did was a far cry from what you said you were going to, do., 31., , Feel a bit under the weather, , Meaning: Feeling sick or unhealthy., Example: I’m not coming to office today, I’m feeling a bit under the weather., , 32., , Give the benefit of doubt, , Meaning: Believe someone’s statement without proof., Example: I knew him since the past 5 years, so I gave him the benefit of, doubt.

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33., , Hear through the grapevine, , Meaning: To hear news from someone who heard that news from someone, else, Example: I heard through the grapevine that she’s pregnant., 34., , Hit the nail on the head, , Meaning: To do or say exactly the right thing., Example: You’ve spotted the flaw, Robert. You’ve hit the nail on the head., , 35., , Hit the sack/sheets/hay, , Meaning: To go to bed., Example: I’m exhausted. I think I’ll just hit the sack., , 36., , In the heat of the moment, , Meaning: Overwhelmed by what’s happening at the moment., Example: He doesn’t hate you. He just said that in the heat of the moment., , 37., , It takes two to tango, , Meaning: Both people involved in a bad situation are responsible for it., Example: He blamed her for his lack of attention; well it takes two to tango, , 38., , Jump on the bandwagon, , Meaning: Join a popular trend or activity., Example: So many people are playing that game that I might as, well jump on the bandwagon and check it out., , 39., , Keep something at bay, , Meaning: Keep something away, Example: A good way to keep your anxiety at bay is through meditation., , 40., , Kill two birds with one stone, , Meaning: To solve two problems at a time with just one action, Example: John practiced his words while peeling the, potatoes. He was killing two birds with one stone.

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41., , Last straw, , Meaning: The final problem in a series of problems, Example: This is the last straw. I’m calling the police., 42., , Let sleeping dogs lie, , Meaning: Leave something alone if it might cause trouble., Example: I thought I would ask him if he wanted me to pay him, back right away, but then I decided to let the sleeping dogs lie., , 43., , Make a long story short, , Meaning: Come to the point – leave out the details., Example: And – to make the long story short – I never got back the money I, lent him., , 44., , Not playing with the full deck, , Meaning: Someone who is mentally, psychologically or intellectually, deficient., Example: He’s an intelligent guy, but with all that crazy things he, does, I wonder if he’s not playing with the full deck.

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IMPORTANT PROVERBS LIST, ❖ A bad beginning makes a bad ending., ❖ A bad corn promise is better than a good lawsuit., ❖ A bad workman quarrels with his tools., ❖ A bargain is a bargain., ❖ A beggar can never be bankrupt., ❖ A burnt child dreads the fire., ❖ A cat in gloves catches no mice., ❖ A city that parleys is half gotten., ❖ A civil denial is better than a rude grant., ❖ A clean fast is better than a dirty breakfast., ❖ A clean hand wants no washing.., ❖ A clear conscience laughs at false accusations., ❖ A close mouth catches no flies., ❖ A good anvil does not fear the hammer., ❖ A good beginning is half the battle., ❖ A good beginning makes a good ending., ❖ A good deed is never lost., ❖ A good dog deserves a good bone., ❖ A good example is the best sermon.

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❖ A good face is a letter of recommendation., ❖ A good Jack makes a good Jill., ❖ A good marksman may miss., ❖ A good name is better than riches., ❖ A good name is sooner lost than won., ❖ A good name keeps its luster in the dark., ❖ A good wife makes a good husband., ❖ A great dowry is a bed full of brambles., ❖ A great fortune is a great slavery., ❖ A great ship asks deep waters., ❖ A silent fool is counted wise., ❖ A small leak will sink a great ship., ❖ A soft answer turns away wrath., ❖ A sound mind in a sound body., ❖ A stitch in time saves nine., ❖ A storm in a teacup., ❖ A tattler is worse than a thief., ❖ A thief knows a thief as a wolf knows a wolf., ❖ A thief passes for a gentleman when stealing has made him rich., ❖ Better a glorious death than a shameful life.

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❖ Better a lean peace than a fat victory., ❖ Better a little fire to warm us, than a great one to burn us., ❖ Better an egg today than a hen tomorrow., ❖ Better an open enemy than a false friend., ❖ Better be alone than in bad company., ❖ Better be born lucky than rich., ❖ Better be envied than pitied., ❖ Better be the head of a dog than the tail of a lion., ❖ Better deny at once than promise long., ❖ Better die standing than live kneeling., ❖ Better early than late., ❖ Better give a shilling than lend a half-crown., ❖ Better go to bed supper less than rise in debt., ❖ Better late than never., ❖ Better lose a jest than a friend., ❖ Better one-eyed than stone-blind., ❖ Better the devil you know than the devil you don't., ❖ Better the foot slip than the tongue., ❖ Better to do well than to say well., ❖ Better to reign in hell, than serve in heaven., ❖ Better unborn than untaught.

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❖ Better untaught than ill-taught., ❖ Let bygones be bygones., ❖ Let every man praise the bridge he goes over., ❖ Let sleeping dogs lie., ❖ Let well (enough) alone., ❖ Liars need good memories., ❖ Lies have short legs., ❖ Life is but a span., ❖ Life is not a bed of roses., ❖ Life is not all cakes and ale (beer and skittles)., ❖ Like a cat on hot bricks., ❖ Like a needle in a haystack., ❖ Like begets like., ❖ Like cures like., ❖ Like father, like son., ❖ Like draws to like., ❖ Like master, like man., ❖ Like mother, like daughter., ❖ Like parents, like children., ❖ Like priest, like people.