06.12.24 (1) Flashcards

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weekend
i’m going home for the weekend

A

Saturday and Sunday, the two days in the week when many people do not work

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rarely
I rarely see her these days

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not often

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juice

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the liquid that comes from fruit or vegetables

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4
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ginseng

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the root of a tropical plant, especially from China, used as a medicine and to improve health

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Look!
look, I’ve had enough of your complaints!

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something you say when you are annoyed and you want people to know that what you are saying is important

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face
she’s got a long, thin face

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the front part of the head where the eyes, nose, and mouth are, or the expression on this part

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ever
no one ever calls me anymore

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at any time

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moody
he can be very moody and rude

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if someone is -, they are often unfriendly because they feel angry or unhappy

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come by something
cheap organic food is still difficult to come by

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to get something, especially something that is unusual or difficult to find

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free
people should be free to say what they think

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able to live, happen, or exist without being controlled by anyone or anything

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counter
The woman behind the counter took his money

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the place in a shop, bank, etc, where people are served

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tall
he is tall and thin

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having a greater than average height.

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moody

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If someone is -, they are often unfriendly because they feel angry or unhappy.

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come by sth

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to get something, especially something that is unusual or difficult to find

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change
There is your receipt and three euro change

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the money that you get back when you pay more for something than it costs

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keep
you can keep that dress if you like it

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to have something permanently or for the whole of a period of time

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brother
An older brother

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a boy or man who has the same parents as you

18
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check out

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to leave a hotel after paying your bill

19
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possible
is it possible to speak to the manager, please?

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If something is -, it can happen or be done.

20
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prince

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the son of a king or queen, or one of their close male relatives

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calm
A calm voice

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relaxed and not worried, frightened, or excited

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choice
if I had a choise, I’d give up work

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a situation in which you can choose between two or more things

23
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make-up, makeup
She doesn’t wear much make up

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coloured substances that a person puts on their face in order to make themselves more attractive

24
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blotch

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a mark on something, especially your skin

25
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kind-hearted
A kind-hearted family man

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A kind-hearted person is one who likes other people a lot and always wants to help them.