English Vocabulary

amoral vs immoral  amoral not caring about their moral or immoral behavior: Nicholas is a self-centered, amoral person pursuing his own goals. immoral not considered to be right or honest by most people: They think dancing is sinful and immoral.     angel messenger of God, good person: Be an …

idioms food drink 14  cake is not worth the candle: I want to replace the old car’s engine, but my father says that the cake is not worth the candle. can’t cut the mustard: If he can’t cut the mustard, then we’ll get someone else to do the job. chief …

job meanings  : task or work that someone does to earn money: She got a job as a waitress. piece of work that you have to do: I spent all day doing jobs around the house. responsibility or duty: Your job is to look after the kids while we are …

air your dirty laundry in public → all at once air your dirty laundry in public (discuss personal issues in public): Stop it Mia, I don’t want to air our dirty laundry in public. air your grievances (complain publicly): The meeting is a chance to air your grievances about the …

acumen → adapt  acumen (the ability to make correct judgments and quick decisions): He has great business acumen and expertise in technical matters. acute (serious or severe): The water shortage is more acute than first thought. acute (very good and accurate): Daniel still has very acute vision, though he is …