see through
see through (phrasal verb) /siː θruː/
This phrasal verb has two primary meanings: one related to detecting deception and the other to completing a commitment.
1. To detect the truth
To realize that someone is telling a lie or to understand the true nature of a situation, despite(...)
settle down
settle down (phrasal verb): to start living a quiet and calm life in one place, especially after getting married or buying a house.
synonyms: establish oneself, put down roots, calm down.
pronunciation: /ˈsɛtl daʊn/
translation: apmeties uz dzīvi
example: After years of(...)
sheltered upbringing
sheltered upbringing (noun phrase): a childhood in which a person is protected too much from the unpleasant or difficult experiences of real life.
synonyms: protected childhood, cushioned life
pronunciation: /ˈʃeltəd ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/
translation: siltumnīcas audzināšana / pārlieku(...)
shyness
shyness (noun): a feeling of being nervous or uncomfortable around other people.
synonyms: bashfulness, modesty, reserve, sheepishness.
pronunciation: /ˈʃaɪnəs/
translation: kautrīgums/ bijība
example: His extreme shyness made it difficult for him to make new friends at(...)
skill
skill (noun) /skɪl/:
The ability to do something well, usually gained through training or experience. LV: prasme, iemaņa, meistarība.
Example sentences:
Negotiating a fair deal requires a high level of skill and patience.
She is trying to improve her technical skills by taking(...)
slacker
slacker (noun): a person who avoids work or effort; someone who is lazy or lacks focus and avoids their responsibilities.
synonyms: idler, loafer, shirker, layabout.
pronunciation: /ˈslækə/
translation: dīkdienis, sliņķis, "slaists"
example: The rest of the team had to work(...)
sound
sound (adjective): (of an argument or reasoning) logically valid and based on true premises. If an argument is "sound," it means the reasoning is flawless and the facts it relies on are accurate.
synonyms: logical, valid, robust, cogent, reliable, well-founded.
pronunciation:(...)
spoofing
spoofing (noun) /ˈspuː.fɪŋ/
A cyberattack where a person or program successfully identifies as another by falsifying data, to gain an illegitimate advantage. LV: krāpnieciska imitēšana, identitātes viltošana.
In cybersecurity, spoofing is essentially "digital masquerading." The(...)
spring up
spring up (phrasal verb): to appear or develop suddenly and quickly.
synonyms: pop up, emerge, mushroom, appear.
pronunciation: /sprɪŋ ʌp/
translation: strauji parādīties, uzrasties
example: new coffee shops and boutiques seem to spring up on every corner of the(...)
squalid
squalid (adjective): extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect.
synonyms: filthy, foul, wretched, sordid.
pronunciation: /ˈskwɒlɪd/
translation: nožēlojams, netīrs, nolaists
example: many people were forced to live in squalid conditions with(...)
steer away from
steer away from (phrasal verb): to avoid someone or something, or to change the direction of a conversation or action to avoid a specific topic or situation.
synonyms: avoid, sidestep, evade
pronunciation: /stɪər əˈweɪ frɒm/
translation: izvairīties no, turēties pa gabalu no(...)
stick to your guns
stick to one's guns (idiom): to refuse to change your ideas, opinions, or decisions, even when other people are trying to persuade you that you are wrong.
synonyms: stand your ground, hold firm, be steadfast, stay the course.
pronunciation: /stɪk tuː jɔː ɡʌnz/
translation: palikt(...)
substantial
substantial (adjective): large in size, value, amount, or importance; also used to describe something that is strongly built or "solid."
synonyms: considerable, significant, sizable, hefty, solid, meaningful.
pronunciation: /səbˈstænʃl/
translation: būtisks, ievērojams, pamatīgs or(...)
suitable
suitable (adjective) /ˈsuː.tə.bəl/
Translations (LV)
Piemērots: Atbilstošs konkrētam mērķim vai personai.
Atbilstošs: Tāds, kas der noteiktiem apstākļiem.
Examples
1. General Context
"This hotel is suitable for families with young children."
"We need to find(...)
surge
surge (noun/verb):
As a noun: A sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd, a natural force (like water), or an electrical current.
As a verb: To move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward; to increase suddenly.
synonyms: (n) rush, flood, spike, outburst;(...)
