09.09 Flashcards

1
Q

a passage between rows of seats, often found in theaters, airplanes, or stores
Please walk down the … and find your seat.

A

aisle

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having or showing good judgment; practical
It was … to bring an umbrella, considering the weather forecast.

A

sensible

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3
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the woman who marries someone’s father after their parents have divorced or died
She has a good relationship with her … and considers her part of the family.

A

stepmother

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4
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a person whose job is to serve passengers on an airplane
The … … helped everyone find their seats and handed out snacks during the flight.

A

flight attendant

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5
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showing love or tenderness in a gentle way
The dog was very …, always wagging its tail and cuddling with everyone.

A

affectionate

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6
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the period of time very soon after the present moment
I don’t have any big plans for the … …, just focusing on my current job.

A

immediate future

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7
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to leave school or a course before completing it
He decided to … … of college and start working full-time.

A

drop out

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8
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an informal phrase meaning to die
The old man …ed … … peacefully in his sleep.

A

kick the bucket

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9
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a list of things someone wants to do before they die
Visiting the Grand Canyon is on my … … .

A

bucket list

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10
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feeling worried or nervous about something (pronunciation)
She felt … before her big job interview.

A

anxious

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willing to give more of something, especially money, than is expected (pronunc)
He was very … and donated a lot to charity.

A

generous

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12
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resisting authority or control (pron)
As a teenager, she had a … phase where she questioned all the rules.

A

rebellious

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13
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not willing to wait for something (pron)
He was getting … while waiting in line at the store.

A

impatient

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14
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a widely held but oversimplified idea about a group of people (pron)
There’s a common … that all artists are messy.

A

stereotype

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15
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someone who prepares food
My brother is a great … and makes delicious meals.

A

cook

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16
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not having enough of something (pron)
There is … … of affordable housing in the city.

A

a lack