to run away

to run away: to leave without permission, to escape

• The young couple ran away and got married because their parents wouldn't permit it.
• That cat runs away from anyone who tries to come near!

mediocre

mediocre(adjective): disapproving   

not very good 

• The film's plot is predictable and the acting is mediocre.
• Parents don't want their children going to mediocre schools.
• My clothes are not mediocre.

to hold up

to hold up: to delay, to make late(S); to remain high in quality; to rob

• A big accident held up traffic on the highway for several hours.
• Deidre is amazed at how well her car has held up over the years.
• A robber held up the local bank yesterday.

SWORD

SWORD

• "Draw your swords and prepare for attack", exclaimed the captain to his soldiers.
• The Warsaw Mermaid bears a sword and a shield to protect the city.

TO GIVE IN

TO GIVE IN

• His wife always gives in to his threats. She's too afraid to leave him.
• I'm not going to give in to your wishes, father! I will do what I want.

GOSSIP

GOSSIP

• I heard two of our neighbors having a gossip about your husband's new job.
• Tabloids tend to spread gossips about famous people.

SOLITUDE

SOLITUDE

• I couldn't live in solitude. I just need other people's company.
• The worst thing about being in prison is the solitude that one has to face.

TO ENVY

TO ENVY

• I envy his ability to work until so late.
• I don't envy him the journey at all. The weather is going to be bad there.

TO ABANDON

TO ABANDON

• Fortunately, all people managed to abandon the sinking ship.
• The town was abandoned after the great fire 50 years ago.

IMPACT

IMPACT

• Computer games are said to have negative impact on children.
• He has bad impact on you. You've changed so much.