19.03 inversion/ books Flashcards
1
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smelling or tasting very strong and sharp
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pungent /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/
- I sat down to a cup of wonderfully pungent Turkish coffee
2
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not easily satisfied, or having very high standards about particular things
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fussy /ˈfʌs.i/
- fussy eater: *UK All my children were fussy eaters.
- fussy about: *He’s so fussy about the house - everything has to be absolutely perfect.
3
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to make a sudden small movement with a part of the body, usually without intending to
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to twitch /twɪtʃ/
- She twitched her nose like a rabbit.
4
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the process of making a product or service more suitable for a particular country, area
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localization /ˌləʊkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
- The company specializes in translation and localization services for educational institutions.