Vocabulary 1
A. Straightforward
(adjective) [French: simple]: Easy to understand or deal with. Example:
The instructions were straightforward and easy to follow.
B. Obvious
(adjective) [French: évident, manifeste]: Easy to see, understand, or
recognize. Example: It was obvious that she was tired.
C. Clear it up
(phrasal verb) [French: débarrasser, désencombrer]: To remove unwanted things
from a place. Example: I need to clear up my bedroom before my guests arrive.
D. Tidy
(adjective) [French: rangé, ordonné]: Neat, clean, and well organized. Example:
His apartment is always tidy and comfortable.
E. Overwhelmed
(adjective) [French: débordé, accablé]: Feeling unable to manage
everything at once. Example: She felt overwhelmed by all the work she had to
do.
F. Packed with
(expression) [French: rempli de, plein de]: Containing a large amount
of something (Similar to "full of."). Example: The museum is packed with interesting works of art.
G. Countless
(adjective) [French: innombrable, d’innombrables]: Too many to count or
calculate. Example: He has visited countless countries during his career.
H. Get around
to + verb + ing (phrasal verb) [French: trouver le temps de, finir par]:
To finally find time to do something. Example: I hope I can get around to
painting the kitchen this weekend.
Q: What task have you not gotten around to doing? -
I. Take up
space (expression) [French: prendre de la place]: To use or
occupy an area. Example: That old sofa takes up too much space in the living
room.
J. Get in the
way of + noun or gerund [-ing] (expression) [French: gêner,
empêcher]: To prevent someone from doing something easily.
Example: Heavy traffic can get in the way of our plans.
Q: What usually gets in the way of your work? -
K. Get things
done (idiomatic expression) [French: accomplir des tâches, faire avancer les
choses]: To successfully complete tasks or activities (Similar to accomplish). Example: She works
quickly and always gets things done.
