1.2 Vocabulary

drive somebody crazy

• To make someone feel happy and excited.

• To make someone feel angry or annoyed.

• To make someone feel indifferent or apathetic.

• To make someone feel relaxed and calm.

frustrating (adj)

• Making you feel happy because things are going well.

• Making you feel annoyed because things are not happening the way you want or should.

• Making you feel indifferent about the situation.

• Making you feel excited about the possibilities.

awkward (adj)

• Difficult or causing problems.

• Easy and straightforward.

• Simple and uncomplicated.

• Pleasant and enjoyable.

get on somebody's nerves

• To make someone feel happy and relaxed.

• To annoy someone, especially by doing something repeatedly.

• To help someone in a difficult situation.

• To confuse someone with too much information.

Illustration representing something time-consuming.

• Illustration of a quick task.

• Illustration of a time-consuming task.

• Illustration of a fun activity.

• Illustration of a simple process.

complex (adj)

• Involving a lot of different but connected parts in a way that is difficult to understand.

• Simple and easy to comprehend.

• Consisting of only one part or element.

• Clear and straightforward in nature.

tricky (adj)

• Difficult to deal with or do.

• Easy to understand and follow.

• Simple and straightforward.

• Clear and uncomplicated.

be a waste of time

• To be a good use of time, especially when time is abundant.

• To be a bad use of time, especially when time is limited.

• To be an efficient use of time, maximizing productivity.

• To be a neutral use of time, neither good nor bad.

binge-watch (v)

• To watch many or all episodes of a TV show in one sitting.

• To watch a single episode of a TV show.

• To read a book in one sitting.

• To listen to music continuously for hours.

be hard to operate

• (Of a machine) to be difficult to use or manage.

• (Of a machine) to be easy to use and manage.

• (Of a machine) to be frequently malfunctioning.

• (Of a machine) to require extensive training to operate.