Day start21 – Study smarter, not harder

Prehistoric (V) [tarixdan ilgari]- relating to the time in history before anything was written down
prehistoric animals


Hesitate (V) [ikkilanmoq] – to pause before saying or doing something because we are nervous or not sure
Kay hesitated for a moment and then said ‘yes’.


Spine (N) [umurtqa] – the row of bones down the centre of our back that supports our body and protects our spinal
As he had some ache with his spine, he couldn’t attend classes.
Slope (N) [qiyalik]- a piece of ground or a surface that slopes
a steep slope
G lance (V) (ko’z yugurtirmoq) – to quickly look at someone or something
The man glanced nervously at his watch.


Pursue (V) [davom etmoq] - to continue doing an activity or trying to achieve something over a long period of time
She plans to pursue a career in politics.


Broom (N) [uzun supurgi] – a large brush with a long handle, used for sweeping floor
Where is the broom which I usually use?


Rotate (V) [almashmoq] – to change the places of things or people, or to change places, especially in a circular direction
Rotating the tyres every few months helps them last longer.


Devastate (V) [tushkunlikka tushirmoq] – to make someone feel extremely shocked and sad
Rob was devastated by the news of her death.

Receipt (N) (kvitansiya) – a piece of paper that you are given which shows that you have paid for something
Keep your receipt in case you want to bring it back


E xaggerate (V) [mubolag’a qilmoq, bo’rttirmoq] – to make something seem better, larger, worse etc than it really is
I couldn’t sleep for three days – I’m not exaggerating.