1Change

To change a nappy-a shimba un scutecTo change a light bulb-a schimba un becTo change a plug-a schimba o prizaTo change a tyre-a schimba o anvelopaTo adapt –a adapta,a ajusta(la,pentru)To alter-a modifica,a transformaTo convert-a converti,a preface,a transformaTo shift-a inlocui,a muta,a decala,a deplasaFrom/towards-de la,din/spreTo swich-a comuta,a conecta,a lega, a schimba direcţia,a schimba viteza[auto]To transfer-a deplasa,a muta,a transfera,a trece (in rezerva)To transform-a converti,a preface,a matamorfoza,a schimbaTo vary-a se abate,a devia,a diferi,a face sa difere(sa varieze),a modifica

Age

To come of age - a atinge varsta majoratuluiTo come up to retirement - a se pensionaTo get on for(+ age)- a se apropia de (+varsta)Midlife crisis –criza varstei a douaNewborn- nou-nascutOn the wrong side of(+age)- trecut de (+varsta)Preteen- pre-adolescent(de 11,12 ani)Senior citizen- o persoana in varsta,persoana marcanta/importantaToddler- copilas care incepe sa meargaTo turn(+age)- a fi trecut de (+varsta)Twenty something- douazeci si ceva

Noun suffixes

Accurate (adj)-corect,exactAccuracy(n)-acurateteTo bury(v)-a ascunde,a ingropa,a inmormantaBurial(n)-ingropare,inmormantareCertain(adj)-anume,anumit,précis,oarecare,sigur,convis(de)Certainty(n)-convingere,fapt sigur,precizie,sigurantaChild(n)-copilChildhood(n)-copilarieTo consult(v)-a se consulta (cu),a lua in consideratie(interesele cuiva,etc),a consultaConsultant(n)-consultant,specialistTo decide(v)-a decide,a hotari,Decision(n)-decizie,concluzie,hotarareTo employ(v)- a angaja,a da de lucru

Employee(n)- angajat,functionarTo enthuse(v)-a entuziasma,a se entuziasmaEnthusiasm(n)-avant,etuziasm,inflacarareTo expect(v)-a se astepta caExpectation(n)-asteptare,speranta,expectativaHistory(n)-istorie,poveste,trecutHistorian(n)-cronicar,istoricTo ignore(v)-a ingoraIgnorance(n)-ignorantaTo inhibit(v)-a bloca,a descuraja,a inhiba,a interzice,a retineInhibition(n)-blocare,impiedicare,inhibitieTo invest(v)-a acorda,a atribui,a investi (in)Investment(n)-investitie,plasamentNovel(n)-nuvela,romanNovelist(n)-romancierTo obey(v)- a asculta (de),a executa,a indeplini,a fi supusObedience(n)-ascultare,supunereTo occur(v)- a avea loc,a se gasi,a exista,a se petrece,a se intamplaOccurrence(n)-aparitie,caz,eveniment,incidentTo proceed(v)-a actiona,a continua,a inainta,a procedaProcedure(n)-metoda,proceduraResearch(n)-cautareResearcher(n)-cercetator(stiintific)To spectate(v)- a fi spectatorSpectator(n)-spectator,martor,privitorStable(adj)- ferm,fix,hotaratStability(n)-constanta,rezistenta,rigiditateTired(adj)-obosit,epuizatTiredness(n)-epuizare,oboseala,istovireTrue(adj)-adevarat,cinstit,corectTruth(n)-adevarWise(adj)-cunoscator,intelept,informatWisdom(n)-intelepciune,judecata

Other words&phrases

To add a bit of spice to life-a condimenta viataAgeism-discriminare pe motiv de varsta(mai ales a persoanelor in varsta)To alleviate-a alina,a usuraAngelic-angelicBarn-grajd,hambarTo bear testimony to-a depune marturie Bruise-contuzie,julitura,vanataie,umflaturaCocooned-invelit in coconTo come to-a ajunge saComposed-calm,linistit,netulburat(d. cineva)To concur-a coincide,a concura,a contribuiCool-calm,linistit

Descent-decadere,coborareDiehard-conservatorTo divide (sth) up-a impartiTo don- a imbaraca,a puneTo ease-a alina,a calma,a incetini(viteza),a linisti,a mangaia,a se domoliEmbodiment-intruchipare,intrupareFacelift-lifting facial,operatie esteticaTo fade-a (se) estompa,a disparea,a se ofili,Forced-fortatFulfilled-implinitTo grasp-a apuca,a inhata,To hail-a bate grindinaHarsh-sever,aspruTo have one’s ups and downs-a avea suisuri si coborasuriTo hold (sth) up to close scrutiny-Household-gospodarie,familieHumble beginnings-inceputuri modesteIll-at-ease-stanjenitIn short supply-care se gaseste rar/putin,insuficientInstalment-rataIntrusion-amestec,deranj,deranjare,interventieLeap-pas,salt,sarituraTo live up to expectations-a cheltui tot ce castiga,To map (sth) out-a planui,a prevedea,a schita,a trasaTo meet expectations-a raspunde asteptarilorOutright-categoric,desavarsit,indiscutabilOverwhelming-coplesitor,imensQuarterlife crisis-criza dintre anii 17-30To reverberate-a se rasfrange,a rasfrange,a reflecta,a reverberaRite of passage-ritual care marcheaza schimbarea situatie in varsta( ex:majorat)To rule (sth) out-a bifa,a elimina,a excludeTo set (sth) up-a infiinta,a fonda,a aproviziona,a instituiTo settle down-a se aseza,a se depune,a se instalaTo shuttle-a oscila,a pendulaStartlingly-in mod surprinzatorTo stick with-a ramane loial(credincios) cuivaSwanky-dichisit,elegant,ferchezuit,la modaTo take out a mortgage-a obtine o ipotecaTransition-schimbare,transformare,trecereTo tread water-a avea o pozitie verticala in apaTo turn one’s back on-a intoarce spatele cuivaTo turn out-a se dovedi,a concedia,a alunga,a da afaraTo undergo (a change)-a suferi (o schimbare)To undergo surgery-a trece printr-o interventie chirugicalaUp and down the country-in toata tara Weathered-alterat de vreme,dezagregatWell-being-starea de a fi sanatos,fericitTo work out-a exersa(de gimnastica),a duce la bun sfarsit,a corespunde,a fi conformYearning for –dor de,dorinta arzatoare de

2Memory

Bring back memories=a aduce aminte de cevaHave a good/poor memory for=a avea o memorie buna/slabaHave bittersweet/fond/painful/vague memory of=Know smth by heart=a stii pe derostNames and faces=

Playing cards

Ace=asBlackjack=blackjackCard counting=a face cartileFace up/down=a pune cartile la vedere/cu fata in josFace value=Keep track of=a tine evidentaSpades=dama de pica

Way

Change one’s way=a schimba comportamentulGet one’s own way=a lua calea cuiva,a urmaGive way on=a ceda,a lasaGo back on a long way=a stii pe cineva de foarte mult timpGo out on one’s way to do(sth)=In a bad way=intr-un mod uratIn a big way=intr-un mare felIn a roundabaout way=Know one’s way round=a fi familiar cu un loc,a cunoaste un loc.Pave the way for(sth)=a forma drumul cuiva,a-i crea o cale de reusitaThe wrong way round=Work one’s way up=a te pregati pentru ceva

Other words & phrases

A-grade student=student de nota 10

Blacksmith=fierar,cel care potcoveste caiiBlanket ban=Buggy=trasura,caruciorCapsule=capsula,a rezuma,a capsulaCater to=a trata in mod special pe cineva,a favorizaChaperone=insotitorCognition enhancer=intuitieCome up=a se iviCome up with=a aparea cu ceva nouCommit(sth) to memory=Commute=a face schimbCorset=corset,a strangeDandy=elegant,modernDigit=cifra,unitate binaraDispose of=a lua parte la ceva,a distrugeDrum up interest in(sth)=Dummy=manechin,imitatieEquestrian statue=statuie din bronz (reprezentand un cal)Facts and figures=Flap=lovitura,falfait(din aripi)Flop=a se tranti,bufnitura,plescaitGene pool=baza geneticaGimmicky=gagetHave an edge over=a fi mai bun decat cinevaIn a row=fara intrerupere,una dupa altaIn depth=in detaliuLet alone=a lasa in pace,a nu deranjaLobby for=a solicita suport din partea unor membriiMannequin=manechinMemorabilia=Memory-enhancing=Mockup=machetaMoped=bicicleta cu motorOutraged=a produce violentaPeak performance=Pedestal=baza,piedestalPhotographic memory=memorie vizualaPlinth=plinta,tavanPlot of land=petic de pamantPrecarious=precar,riscantRoller coaster=caruselRope(sth) off=a izola o zona,a impresmuiRupture=a rupe,despartireSail through=a reusi (in ceva)Sighting=a observaSiting=fundatieSupple=acomodabil,agil,supluThunder=Trench=groapaUndaunted=neinfricat,curajos

Vault=saritura cu prajina,pivnitaWire-spoken=”spitele” de la masina..Yolk=galbenus

4Ways of speaking

Be on everyone’s lips= if a word is on everyone's lips, a lot of people are talking about it Bellow= a zbiera, a urlaGet one’s tongue round=a pronunta un cuvant dificilGrunt= a grohăi, a guiţaKeep one’s mouth shut= a se opri din vorbitLie through one’s teeth=a spune lucruri care nu sunt adevarate intr-un mod sincerMoan= a geme, a se tânguiMutter= a bolborosi, a murmuraShriek= a ţipaSigh= a ofta, a suspinaSnap= a frângeStutter= a se bâlbâiVoice criticism ofWhine= a scânci, a se miorlăiWhisper= a murmura, a şopti

Voice

Booming= Rushing with violenceCroaky= răgușitDisguise one’s voice=a-ti schimba voceaExpressionless= fara expresieHigh-pitched=pitigaiatHoarse= răguşitLower one’s voice= a coborî glasulRaise one’s voice=a ridica voceaShaky=  tremurătorSqueaky= pițigăiat, ascutitStrain one’s voice= Trembling=tremurat EMOTIONAL REACTIONBlubber= a plânge în hohoteCheer (sb) up= a incurajaClose to tearsCome over all tearful=Cry one’s eyes out=a plange multFrighten the life out of (sb)= a speria pe cinevaGet (sb) down=a face pe cineva sa se simta tristGet over= a depăşiGet worked up=a il apuca furiaLachrymose=lacrimosLaugh out loud= a chicotiPut (sb) in a good mood=Roar with laughter= a râde cu hohote

Scare (sb) to death= a speria de moarteThe sniffles=smiorcaieliTake (sb) by surprise=a lua prin surprindereTremble with anger= a tremura de furieWatery-eyed=ochi inlacrimati

Other words & phrases

After-dinner speaker= someone who is hired, usually for a fee, to entertain a group of peopleAll manner of illsBackslapping= the action of congratulating someone in a hearty or effusive wayBe in the limelight=a fi in lumina reflectoarelorBe sick to death of (sth)= extreme de plictisitCatchy= atrăgătorCollagen= the main structural protein found in animal connective tissue, yielding gelatin when boiledCoveted= invidiatDrain= a se scurgeDrive (sb) mad/to distraction= a innebuni pe cinevaFacile= facilFall flat= a cădea lat, a nu avea succesFlier= aviatorFreak (sb) out= a o lua raznaFull-to-bursting=Get on one’s nerves= a scoate pe cineva din săriteGet things off one’s chest= a spune ce avea pe sufletGet up one’s nose=a enerva pe cinevaGive (sb) a piece of one’s mind= a mustraGive (sth) one’s best shot=a admite superioritatea altcuivaHave a good old moan= to complainHave had it up to here with (sth)=a devein foarte furiosHoop= inelHuman resources=resurse umaneHunched=deprimatInaugurate=a initiaInfuriating=enervantJuggler=escrocKick up a fuss= a face galagieKid oneselfLarynx=laringeLay (sth) on=a acoperi cuLounge around=a leneviMaintain (one’s) composure= a se mentine calmMasquerade as=bal mascatMeringue=bezeaMisnomer=folosirea unui nume incorectNavel=buricNominee=candidat propus

Opt=a optaOutfit=echipamentOutline=plan, schitaSail past=Self-restraint=cumpatatSet (sth) out=a porniShambolic=haoticShow off=a se da mareShowbiz=informal term for show businessSimpering= affected, coy, self-conscious  Sloping=inclinareSmooth-talking= using charming or flattering language to persuade someone to do somethingSpeech therapist= persoana care ajuta oamenii sa vorbeasca mai clarSurveyor=controlor, supraveghetorSwanky= la moda, sicTake a beating= a fi batutToast=a praji paineaTrapeze artist=trapezistTummy button= a person’s navel.Turn out en masse= a da afaraTuxedo=smochingUnsung hero=erou nelaudatVocal cords=corzi vozaleVoice lift=Weary=plictisit, trudit

5Setting up in business

Brand identity – identitate marcaBuild a prototype – a contrui un prototipInvestment capital – capital de investitiiLogo – emblema a unei companiiObtain a return on an investment – a recupera investitiilePercentage equity – proportie de actiuniPitch an idea – a avea o ideePut together a business plan – a intocmi un plan de afaceriSales forecast – prognoza a vanzarilorSecure financial backing – securitate financiaraSet out one’s goal – a stabili un obiectivSet up in business – a incepe o afacereShare in the business – Source suppliers – distribuitoriStrike a deal – a incheia o afacereTarget market – piata tinta

Intensifying adverbs

Perfectly normal – perfect normalHighly revealing – extrem de revelatorAcutely/deeply/highly embarrassed – puternic/profound/extrem de stanjenitHopelessly/pitifully/woefully inadequate – imposibil de/teribil de inadecvatBitterly/deeply/sorely disappointed – profound/extrem de dezamagitFiercely/strongly/vehemently opposed – extrem/puterni/vehement contrarFiercely/highly/intensely competitive – extrem de/foarte competitivFully/perfectly/quite capable – cu desavarsire/perfect/pe deplin capabilPractically/virtually impossible – practic/realmente imposibilFully/only too/vaguely/well aware –cu desavarsire/cat se poate de/imprecise de/bine constient

Gender

Man-hours – media de munca executata de un muncitorMankind – omenireMan-made – facut de onManpower – forta de muncaUndermanned – cu (un) echipaj insuficient

Other words & phrases

Antenatal – prenatalArdent – aprig, arzatorAt pains to do (sth) – a-si da toata ostenealaAvid – lacomBack to square one – de la inceput, inapoiBe green – fara experienta, imaturBid for – a licita pentruBindings – legaturiBlantantly – zgomotosBreakthrough – inovatie Budget airline – zbor ieftinBuild (sth) up – a dezvolta cevaBuy (sth) in bulk – a cumpara in cantitati mariCartel – monopolCatch up – a ajunge din urmaCoastguard – paza de coastaCome into force – a intra in vigoareCome up with – a aunge din urma,a egalaDeath duties – taxa pe o proprietate mostenitaDemote – a retrogradaDiocese – diviziune a unei provincii condusa de un arhiepicopDourness – inapatanareDraining – epuizareEmployment tribunal – agentia pentru ocuparea locului de muncaEntrepreneur – antreprenorFlat pack – ambalaj platFlux – miscare continua, curentFly long haul – a zbura pe o distanta mareFrequent – frecventFrom top to bottom – de sus pana josFrugality – cumpatare, economieGet (sth) off the ground – a decolaGet (sth) underway – a pleca de la ancora/geamanduraGet hitched – a se castoriGive (sth) a go – a incercaGrumble – bombaneala, mormaitHand (sth) out – a impartiHandlebars – ghidonHang around – a leneviHeavy hitter – persoana puternica, influentaHit upon – a da peste, a descoperi din intamplareHold (sb) back – a impiedica progresul cuivaHusband-to-be – viitor sotImpoverished – saracitJock – atlet, jocheuKnockback – refuz

Laundry – rufe spalateLimo – limuzinaLittered with – plin deMail order business – comanda (de marfuri) prin postaMarket leader – lider de piataMarry up with – a se asociaMaternity leave – concediu de maternitateMismatch – dereglare, dezacord, dezechilibruNerve-racking – enervatn, exasperantNot be one for doing (sth) – a nu fi facut pentruNugget of information – cantitate mica de informatiiOffload (sth) on to (sb) – a da vina peOn cloud nine – in al noualea cerOrdain – a meni, a predestinaOrdination – hirotonisireOut of tune with (sth) – a nu fi la curentOutlet – piata de desfacerePass (sth) down – a transmite urmasilorPay dividends – a plati dividentePenny-pinching – grija in cheltuirea banilorPermeate – a patrunde, a cuceriPlug away – a munci din greuPrompt – a declansaReap – a culege, a recoltaScrub – a freca cu o perieSelf-made – facut singurSeven-year itch – tendinta spre infidelitate,presupusa sa inceapa dupa 7 ani de casnicieSizeable –voluminous, mareSole – exclusiv, unic, propriuStunt – truc, cascadorieTeam up with – a face echipaTemp – angajat provizoriu Tie the knot – a contracta o casatorieToing and froing – miscare intr-o parte si intr-altaTrade in (sth) – a face comert cu, a schimbaTransient – trecator, accidentalTurn (sth) out – a se dovediUndercut – a vinde mai ieftin/sub pretUnscrupulous – ticalosUnwittingly – pe nestiuteUps and downs – suisuri si cobarasuriWineyard – podgorie, domeniu de activitateWeigh (sth) up against – a cantari in defavoareaWorkload – cantitate de munca prestata de un lucrator intr-un interval de timp

6Nouns from phrasal verbs

Breakdown-depresieBreakout-evadare (break out-a izbucni,a evada)Breakthrough-realizare,progresCheckout –casa(de marcat intr-un magazine)Downpour-aversaDownturn-declin(economic)Getaway-evadareHandout-prospect,foaieOutbreak-izbucnire(a sudden beginning,usually of sth unpleasant)Outburst-izbucnire(an explosion,especially of angry feelings)Outcome-urmare,rezultatOutfit-tinuta,toaletaOutlook-vedere,viziune,punct de vedere,prognozaOutset-inceputPayout-plataRunaway-pista(de decolare/aterizare)Takeaway-mancare gata preparata de luat la pachet,fast-foodTurnout-auditoriu,debit,dotare,echipament,infatisare,tinuta, rezultat, prezenta(la vot),macaz(ferov.)largire(a unei autostrazi)Upbringing-educatieUprising-rascoalaWorkout-sedinta de antrenament,exercitiu fizicWork out-a calcula,a rezolva

Body collocations

Blocked nose-nas infundatEar infection-infectie a urechiiEar wax-cear de urecheEarplug-dop de urecheEye drops-picaturi de ochiEye strain-ochi obositEye test-test oftalmologicHooked nose-nas coroiat (hook=carlig)In bare feet-in picioarle goale,descultMilk tooth-dinte de lapteOn a full stomach-pe stomacul plinOn an empty stomach-nemancat,pe stomacul golRotten(adj)-cariatSwollen(adj)-umflatUpset stomach-dispozitie,deranjare,durere a stomaculuiWisdom tooth-masea de minte

Care

Take good care of (sb/sth)-a avea grija,a intretine,a sa ocupa (I)couldn’t care less-(informal)it does not matter to me ,at all;nu ma intereseazaBe well cared for-a fi bine ingrijitLonger than (sb)cares to remember-mai mult decat ii pasa sa-si aminteascaTake great care with(sth)-ai grija de (ceva)Not have a care in the world-a nu-i pasa de nimic

Babies and babysitting

Bedtime-ora de dormitBib-bavetaBully-a brutalize,a nu lasa in pace,a brusca,a intimidaBurp-a ragaiBurst into tears-a izbucni in plansCot-pat de campanie,pat de copil,adapost,cabanaCrybaby-persoana care se plange/se vaita frecvent (fara a avea motive serioase)Cuddle-a strange in brateDummy-1.produs contrafacut,imitaie 2.manechin 3.biberonFeeding bottle-biberonHigh chair-scaun inaltNappy-scutecNosebleed-sangerare a nasuluiNostril-naraPick one’s nose-a se scobi in nasPram-caruciorPushchair-carucior de copilRattle-zanganit,morisca,clopotelSmack-a da o palma (cuiva),a mirosi (ceva)Squabble-a se certa(in legatura cu)Stay up-a sta treazTeddy bear-ursulet de plusThrow a temper tantrum-a pune pe cineva intr-o situatie proasta/dispozitie,a enervaOther words and phrases

Ammonia-amoniacAnaesthesia-anestezieAnaesthesic-anestezicBash-a bate,a lovi(in)Bewildered-incantatorBifocal-bifocalBreak the ice- a sparge gheata

Brisk-(in pas) alertCanvas-panzaChildminder-persoana care supravegheaza copilul cand parintii lipsesc,baby-sitterCholoroform-cloroformCommonplace-banalConcave-concavConvex-convexCrossbreed-hibridCussed-afurisit,incapatanatDazed-buimacitDeaden-a potoliDéjà vu-déjà vuDress code-dress code,tinuta obligatorieDusk-amurgEmerald-smaraldEther-eterEvacuee-evacuatiFaint-hearted-fricos,las,slab de ingerFiasco-fiascoFibreglass-fibra de sticlaFirst aid-primul ajutorFlick-a deschide(rapid)Foam-spumaFrayed-uzat,ros,zdrentuit,ponositGash-taieturaGrubby-murdarGypsum-ghips,ipsosHelp is at hand-ajutorul este la indemanaHuddle together-a se stange(unii intr-altii)Inhale-a inhalaIrrevocable-irevocabilKill two birds with one stone-a impusca doi iepuri dintr-o dataLeggings-jampiereLeotard-costum dintr-o singura piesa care se muleaza pe corpLifelike-veridic,viuLight-hearted-cu inima usoara,fara griji,bald,voiosMark an occasion-a nu rata nicio ocazieNauseous-dezgustator,gretos,scarbosNitrous oxide-gaz ilariant,protoxide de azotOn the books-pe lista(membrilor,clientilor etc)Paediatric nurse-asistenta la pediatrie,pediatruPlaster cast-mulaj de gipsPluck up courage-a-si lua inima in dintiPosh-sicPressed for time-grabit,ocupat,preset de timpProp oneself up on(sth)-a se sprijini de Pull out-a culege,a extrage,a smulge,a lungi(o poveste)Pumice stone-piatra poncePut two and two together-a pune lucrurile cap la capRemorseless-fara mila

Resin-rasinaScribble-a murdari,a scrie in graba,a mazgaliShattered-zdrobit,daramatShelling-bombardament de artilerie,decoticare,cojire,culegerea scoicilorShort-sightedness-miopie,lipsa de prevedereSmuggle-a face contrabandaSniper-lunetist,hot,franctiror,tintas de leitaSplint-atelaSquat-indesat,strivit,turtitStamp-a bate din picior,a strivi cu piciorul,a stampila,a timbraStay in shape-a se mentine in formaStretcher-brancarda,targaStrip-fasie,banda,comics-uri,poveste in imagini,echipamentTake(sth) for granted-a lua de bun,a nu pune la indoialaTake up a reference-a lua o referinta/a prelua o trimitereThink (sth)throughTongue-in-cheek-cu ironie,cu deradere,in zeflemeaTreadmill-munca mecanica,rutina,munca monotonaTwig-ramuricaUnder siege-suc asediuUrine-urinaUsher-a conduce(pana la)Vetting procedures-proceduri de examinareWax-cearaWedge oneself between(sth)-a se strecuraWeighty-importantWild boar-mistret salbaticWind up-a invarti,a incolaci,a infasuraWork up a sweat-a dodandi cu greu,a se ambala,a se agita,a se straduiWrithe around-(writhe=a se zvarcoli,a se suci,a se rasuci etc)

Body care(cuvinte din caiet)

Eyetooth-caninPinky finger-degetul micUvula-omuletulGoiter-gusaArmpit-subtioaraTo crounch- ase ghemuiThorough-temeinicTo handout(to submit)-a inmana ceva cuivaTo turn out-a rezultaBlocked nose/a running noseRotten teeth-dinti cariatiCavities-cariiTo strain your eyes-ati obosi ochiiShort-sighted=miop→short-sightness(miopie)Long-sighted=hipermetrop→long-sightness(hipermetropie)Nose drops-picaturi de nas

7 Good and bad behaviour

be on one’s best behaviour= a se purta cel mai binecause offence= a provoca o infractiuneform orderly queues= a forma cozi ordonatefoul= rau mirositor, murdar, uratget into serious trouble= a intra in probleme serioasetable manners= maniere la masaBAD- loutish= necioplit -negative -inappropriate= nepotrivit -cough= dur, necizelat-rude= grosolan-unmannered= nemanierat-misbehaviour= purtare urata, lipsa de buna crestere-impolite=nepoliticos-rough= dur-toxic-poisonous= otravitor, veninos-mischievous= rautacios-annoying= enervant-unpleasant- neplacut-disturbing= causing disturbance= perturbant-damaged= deteriorat-polluted= viciat, stricat-broken= deteriorat-injured= jignitor-embarrassing= jenant-incompetent-cruel= dur, crud-naughty= obraznic-severe= sever, aspru

Legal matters

Accuse= a acuzaAppeal against= a inainta o plangere impotriva..Arson= incendiereBribery= mitaCharge (sb) with= a acuza pe cineva deClear (sb) of= a dezvinovati pe cineva deConvict= puscarias, detinutCount= cap de acuzare Deny accusations= a nega acuzatiileDrop charges of (sth) against= a renunta la acuzatii

Enter a plea of= a inainta o plangere de..Find (sb) guilty of= a gasi/a considera (pe cineva) vinovat de..Fraud= fraudaGive (sb) a life sentence for= a da (cuiva) sentinta pe viataGo on trial for= a da in judecata pentruHold (sb) on suspicion of= a retine sub suspiciune de..Impose fines of= a da amenzi pentru..Make an arrest= a arestaMoney laundering= spalare de baniPlead guilty of= a pleda vinovat de..Previous convictions= condamnari anterioareReturn a verdict= a da un verdictTax evasion= evaziune fiscalaCriminal record= cazierClear criminal record= cazier curatTo commit an offence= a comite o infractiuneTo give a sentence= a da o sentintaA restaint order= ordin de retinerePetition=citatieReminder= somatieTo institute legal proceedings against= a deschide o ancheta contraTo fill a complaint against= a inainta o plangere contra..Plaintiff= reclamantDependant= acuzat, inculpatPlea= pledoarieTo drop charges= a renunta la acuzatiiEmbezelment= delapidareHearing= audiereTo be heared= a fi audiatTo clear off= a achitaMurder of the first degree= crima cu premeditareRestraint= privare de libertateDisturbing public order= tulburarea linistii publiceTo deny the accusations= a nega acuzatiile

Other words & phrases

Acquittal= achitare, absolvireAllegation= afirmatieAnimosity= animozitate, dusmanie

Apt= apt, competentAttire= tinuta, imbracaminteAvidly= in mod avidBe glued to= a fi lipit deBetray= a trada, a inselaBitter= amarBleak= rece, pustiu, trist, mohoratBloody= sangerosBreak (something) up= a rupe (ceva)Bump into= a se lovi de, a intra inCane= trestie de zahar, batCatch a glimpse of= abia a zariCatty= viclean, rautaciosChatter= palavragealaChivalry= cavalerismeContagious= contagiosContempt= dispret, rusine, nesupunereCourtesy= curtoazie, politeteCrack down on= Deceit= inselaciune, minciunaDetention= detentie, retinereDisarmingly= dezarmant Disruptive= perturbator, distrugatorDrag= a trage, a tariDread= groaza, teama, spaimaDrum (sth) into= Embroiled= implicatEmpathy= empatieEnforce= a intari, a insistaEtiquette= eticheta, convenienta, formalitateExpel= a expulza, elimina, excludeFag= corvoada, epuizareFingerprint= amprenta digitalaFlippant= frivol, superficialForensic= juridicGasp= suspin adancGet a grip on= to understand how to deal with somethingGrossly= grosolanGrumpy= morocanos, ursuzGuidelines= orientariHastily= in graba, precipitatHave a go at= a avea relatii cu ?Have the good grace to= a avea bunavointa saHazardous= hazardat, primejdiosHeartfelt= sincer, cordialHouseholder= gospodar, capul familieiHush= tacereImpending= iminent, amenintatorIndigenous= indigen, bastinasIntercept= intercepta, asculta, spiona

Intruder= intrus, uzurpatorJail term= termen de incarcerareLead (sb) on= 1. A ghida pe cineva mai departe; 2. A cicaliLeak= a se scrurge, a se prelinge, a transpiraLenient= ingaduitor, indulgentLeopard= leopard, care se muleaza pe corpLet (sb) off= to release or dismiss someone without punishmentMagistrate= magistrat, judecatorMake ends meet= to have enough money to pay for your basic expensesMalevolence= rea-vointa, invidieMarsh= mlastinaMess around= a pierde timpulMimic= a imita, a parodiaNegligent= neglijent, neatent, nepasatorOn the brink off= on the verge of doing something; almost to the point of doing something= pe punctul de a..,gata sa..Overpowering= coplesitorOverwrought= suprasolicitat, extenuat, foarte obositPitted= fara samburiPremises= premise, idei de bazaPress release= An announcement of an event, performance, or other newsworthy item that is issued to the pressPull together= To construct; createPut (sb) off= To repel or repulse, as from bad manners= a respingeput one’s feet up= put up with= quay= chei, debarcaderragged= neregulant, neglijent, zdrentuitrecruit= recrut, novicerelish= gust, pofta, chef, aroma, mirodenie, condimentremorse= remuscare, cainta, compatimirerestock= realimentare, repopularestrain= a impiedica, a retineretort= a raspunde, a intoarce, a distilarevive= reinvia, reinsufleti, relua, renasterighteousness= dreptate, justitierigid= rogod, dur, aspru, severripple= unda, cascada, buclasceptical= scepticscroll (sth) down= a derulasee (sb) off= To take leave of (someone): saw the guests off at the door; went to the airport to see us offself-help book= books written with the stated intention to instruct any readers on a number of personal problemsself-restraint= auto retinere ?set (sth) off= a initia, a incepesewage= canalizaresewer= canalshoot (sb) a glance= a arunca o privire ?single-sex= unisex

slam= a tranti, a lovi, a arunca, a azvarlislob= ? slobber= bolborosealaslope= panta, versant, urcussmear= pata, mazgaliturasoftly-softly= domol, incet, moalesoothing= linistitor, odihnitorsprain= entorsaspring up= ?squeeze= a stoarce, comprimastagger= a exita, a sovaistall= a baga in grajd, a se innamoli, a se blocastand out= a iesi/scoate in evidentastick (sth) out= a scoate afarastride= pas, distanta intre picioareswarm= a roi,a furnica, a ricsi, a invalmasitake the helm= a prelua conducerea, alua initiativatemplate= sablonthrow a party= a da o petrecerethump= a lovi, a bocanitrespass= a gresi, a incalca legeatroublesome= suparator, anevoios, incomod, dificil, buclucastruancy= chiultunic= tunica, uniforma soldatuluitunnel vision= a-si pierde vederea perifericaturn (sth) round= a invarti, a rotivicious circle= cerc vicioswashed-out= spalacit, palidwide-brimmed= cu margini largiwipe (sth) out= a nimici

8Character traits

bubbly nature conscientious type = tip constiinciosdown-to-earth = terestru, pe pamanthappy-go-luckylack of confidence = lipsa de incredererebelliousrelaxed attitude to liferuthless = crud, neinduratorsense of superioritysingle-mindedtendency to act hastily tendinta de a actiona fara sa se gandeascawinning streak = sir de reusite

Relationships

build a good rapport with (sb)close ties = relatie stransadiplomatic relationsextended familyfoster close links with (sb) = a avea o stransa relatie cuimmediate familymarriage breakup on friendly terms = in termini bunistormy relationship = relatie furtunoasa

Adverbs with two forms

aim high = a tinti departecut (sth) short = intrerupteasily distracted = distras cu usurintahighly motivated laugh out loud = a rade puternicshortly = in curandsleep lightly snore loudly = a sforai taretake things easy = a lua lucrurile usortravel light = a calatori cu bagaj mictravel widely = a calatori multwide awake = treaz de-a binelea

Other words&phrases

a handful

be given toblurred =incetosatbone idle bulge = umflaturabursting at the seams =care plesneste la cusaturiby the same token = tocmai de aceeacensus = recensamantchest = cufar, raclachum = prieten, tovarasclay = lut, argila, pamantclown arounddeft = abildiscard = a se desparti de, a ignoradump = a descarca, a arunca pe piataelusive = fugitiv, lunecos(fig.)far-off = indepartatfirstborn = primul nascutforestall = a preveni, a anticipafrown = incruntarefuss over = a dovedi grija si atentie exagerata fata degood riddance! = Calatorie sprancenata!goody-two-shoes grapple =a se luptaherald = a vestihint = aluzie, sugestieill-assorted ivory = fildeskettle = ceainic, drumkid = a pacali, a glumilaid-back languish = a privi galesliven = a se insufletimahogany = mahon, culoarea mahonuluimantelpiece = polita caminuluimimic = a imitaon the shelf = pe raft, in stare de neutilizarepatch things up = a petici lucrurilepatchwork = carpealapebbly = prunduitperil = pericol, primejdiepersonality clash pop in = a intrarambling = hoinarrickety = subredrock the boat = a face sa se clatine, a amenintasibling =frate, soraskimpy = insuficient, mic, scurtsky-highspongeware steady =sigur, serios

stroppy =greu de controlat, nesupussuffocating = sufocanttake its tolltied down = silittissue = tesatura, panzatrinket = podoaba, fleacturn to = a se indrepta catretwinkle = scanteiere, luminaumpteen = mult, multivivacious = sprintenvelvet = catifeawear off = a inlatura, a atenuawhitewater raftingwring (sb’s) neck