18 Flashcards

1
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raffle

A

a competition in which you win a prize if the number on your ticket is selected.

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2
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slump

A

a period when the value of the economy or part of the economy falls dramatically.

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3
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downsize

A

move to a smaller house.

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4
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punter

A

someone who risks their money through betting or gambling. It can also mean a customer or someone who uses a particular service.

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5
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scam

A

a dishonest plan, especially for getting money.

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6
Q

sidestep

A

avoid dealing with

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7
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acre

A

a unit for measuring the surface area of land, equivalent to 4,047 square meters.

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8
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return

A

Profit on money you have invested

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9
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overgrown

A

covered with plants that have been allowed to grow wild.

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10
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hurdle

A

a problem or difficulty that must be overcome.

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11
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fancy

A

desire

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12
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lodge

A

کلبه

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13
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took hold

A

to become stronger and difficult to stop

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14
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in sight of

A

waiting

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15
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surplus

A

excess

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16
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estate

A

property

17
Q

reckon

A

calculate

18
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pounce on

A

jump on

19
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eligible

A

entitle

20
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adamant

A

determined not to change your belief or decision about something.

21
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give it the thumbs on

A

to give your approval to something.

22
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compensation

A

something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.