unit 7

stay abreast of (sth)

to make sure that you know all the most recent facts or information about particular subject or situation

bite off more then one can chew

to try to do more than you are able to to do

mental faculties

a natural ability, such as the ability to see, hear, or think clearly

a means to an end

something that you do only to achive a result, not because you want to do it or because it is important

rein (sth/sb) in

to start to control a situation more strictly

the open road

used to say that there is not much traffic or anything to stop you getting somewhere

set (sb/sth) back

to delay the progress or development of something, or delay someone from finishing something

spoilt for choice

to have so many good things to choose from that you cannot decide which one to choose

steer clear of (sb/sth)

to avoid someone or something unpleasant or difficult

think (sth) up

to produce a new idea, name etc. by thinking

(political) fermentation

a process in which political change is causing great trouble or excitement in a country

be dead set on (sth)

be determined about sth

investment capital

money or property, especially when it is used to start a business or to produce more wealth

go over the top

to say or do something that is extreme or unreasonable, so that it seems stupid or offensive

proclemation

an offical public statement about something that is important, or when someone makes such a statement

flit

move swiftly and lightly

beverage

a hot or cold drink

oscillate

move or swing back and forth in a regular rhythm

(public) outcry

a collective expression of strong disapproval or protest by a large group of people, typically in response to perceived injustices, government actions, or social issues

invigorating

making one feel strong, healthy, and full of energy

clientele

clients collectively, regulars

herald

a person or thing viewed as a sign that something is about to happen

envisage

contemplate or conceive of as a possibility or a desirable future event

unorthodox

contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted; not orthodox

sceptic

a person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions

disposable

intended to be used once or for a short time and then thrown away

axe

end, cancel, or dismiss suddenly and ruthlessly to save money

must

something that you must do or must have

fraternity

a group of people sharing a common profession or interests

progression

the process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state

replenish

fill (something) up again

enhance

intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of

nomadic

anything that involves moving around a lot

banter

the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks

unequivocal

leaving no doubt; unambiguous

pool

to combine your money with money from a number of other people for shared use

blow

an action or event that causes difficulty or sadness for someone

emissions

the production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation

stamina

the bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity, endurance