1A Flashcards

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gymnast pron.

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/ˈdʒɪmnæst/

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decorate v. /ˈdekəreɪt/

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to give somebody an award or medal as a sign of respect for something they have done v.

Ex.: She was decorated for her efforts during the war.
Ex.2: decorated war heroes/veterans

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to give somebody an award or medal as a sign of respect for something they have done v.

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decorate v. /ˈdekəreɪt/

Ex.: She was decorated for her efforts during the war.
Ex.2: decorated war heroes/veterans

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autobiography pron.

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/ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɑːɡrəfi/

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soar v. /sɔːr/

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if the value, amount or level of something soars, it rises very quickly v.

Ex.: soaring costs/prices/temperatures
Ex.2: Air pollution will soon soar above safety levels.
Ex.3: Unemployment has soared to 18 per cent.

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(of value, amount or level of st) to rise very quickly v.

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soar v. /sɔːr/

Ex.: soaring costs/prices/temperatures
Ex.2: Air pollution will soon soar above safety levels.
Ex.3: Unemployment has soared to 18 per cent.

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podium pron.

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/ˈpəʊdiəm/

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liking n.

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the feeling that you like somebody/something; the pleasure in something; fondness n.

Ex.: He had a liking for fast cars.
Ex.2: She had taken a liking to him on their first meeting.

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the feeling that you like somebody/something; the pleasure in something; fondness n.

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liking n.

Ex.: He had a liking for fast cars.
Ex.2: She had taken a liking to him on their first meeting.

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inspirational pron.

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/ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃənl/

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bubbly a. /ˈbʌbli/

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(informal) (of a person) always cheerful, friendly and enthusiastic

Ex.: Julie’s bright, bubbly personality
Ex.2: He’s a really bubbly and outgoing boy who loves acting.

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(informal) (of a person) always cheerful, friendly and enthusiastic a.

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bubbly a. /ˈbʌbli/

Ex.; Julie’s bright, bubbly personality
Ex.2: He’s a really bubbly and outgoing boy who loves acting.

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legion n. /ˈliːdʒən/

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a large group of soldiers that forms part of an army, especially the one that existed in ancient Rome n.

Ex.: the French Foreign Legion
Ex.2: Caesar’s legions

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a large group of soldiers that forms part of an army, especially the one that existed in ancient Rome n.

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legion n. /ˈliːdʒən/

Ex.: the French Foreign Legion
Ex.2: Caesar’s legions

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inappropriate pron.

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/ˌɪnəˈprəʊpriət/

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glossary pron.

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/ˈɡlɑːsəri/

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intrusive pron.

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/ɪnˈtruːsɪv/

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introductory pron.

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/ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/

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  1. ​not exciting; not feeling or showing interest or enthusiasm a.
  2. (of voice) ​not showing much emotion; not changing much in tone a.
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Flat a.

Ex.1: He felt very flat after his friends had gone home.
Ex.1: It was a curiously flat note on which to end the election campaign.

Ex.2: Her voice was flat and expressionless.
Ex.2: He spoke in a flat Midlands accent.
Ex.2: He went on in a flat tone.

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Flat (2) a.

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  1. ​not exciting; not feeling or showing interest or enthusiasm a.
  2. (of voice) ​not showing much emotion; not changing much in tone a.

Ex.1: He felt very flat after his friends had gone home.
Ex.1: It was a curiously flat note on which to end the election campaign.

Ex.2: Her voice was flat and expressionless.
Ex.2: He spoke in a flat Midlands accent.
Ex.2: He went on in a flat tone.

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​used to introduce one of two or more reasons for doing something i.

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for one thing i.

Ex.: ‘Why don’t you get a car?’ ‘Well, for one thing, I can’t drive!’

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for one thing i.

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​used to introduce one of two or more reasons for doing something i.

Ex.: ‘Why don’t you get a car?’ ‘Well, for one thing, I can’t drive!’

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source n.

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fonte, origem, causa n.

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fonte, origem, causa n.

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source n.

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pessoa procurando emprego n.

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job-seeker n.

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job-seeker n.

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pessoa procurando emprego n.

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elite pron.

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/eɪˈliːt/, /ɪˈliːt/

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defensive pron.

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/dɪˈfensɪv/

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tactic pron.

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/ˈtæktɪk/

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exaggeration pron.

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/ɪɡˌzædʒəˈreɪʃn/

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good-natured a.

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​kind, friendly and patient when dealing with people a.

Ex.: a good-natured person/discussion
Ex.2: Anthony is so good-natured—he finds it difficult to hate anyone.
Ex.3: The discussion was good-natured and positive.

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​kind, friendly and patient when dealing with people a.

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good-natured a.

Ex.: a good-natured person/discussion
Ex.2: Anthony is so good-natured—he finds it difficult to hate anyone.
Ex.3: The discussion was good-natured and positive.

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occasion pron.

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/əˈkeɪʒn/

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light-hearted a. (2)

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​1. intended to be fun rather than too serious a.
Ex.1: a light-hearted speech

  1. ​cheerful and without problems a.
    Ex.2: She felt light-hearted and optimistic.
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  1. intended to be fun rather than too serious a.
  2. ​cheerful and without problems a.
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light-hearted a.

Ex.1: a light-hearted speech

Ex.2: She felt light-hearted and optimistic.

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foolproof a.

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​(of a plan, machine, method, etc.) very well designed and easy to use so that it cannot fail and you cannot use it wrongly; infallible a.

Ex.: This recipe is foolproof—it works every time.
Ex.2: No system can ever be completely foolproof.
Ex.3: The system is virtually foolproof.
Ex.4: We’re trying to work out a way to make the system foolproof.

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​(of a plan, machine, method, etc.) very well designed and easy to use so that it cannot fail and you cannot use it wrongly; infallible a.

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foolproof a.

Ex.: This recipe is foolproof—it works every time.
Ex.2: No system can ever be completely foolproof.
Ex.3: The system is virtually foolproof.
Ex.4: We’re trying to work out a way to make the system foolproof.

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a person who is very interested in and who knows a lot about a particular subject; nerd n.

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geek n. /ɡiːk/

Ex.: a computer geek

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geek n. /ɡiːk/

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a person who is very interested in and who knows a lot about a particular subject; nerd n.

Ex.: a computer geek

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work-life balance n.

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​the number of hours per week you spend working, compared with the number of hours you spend with your family, relaxing, etc. n.

Ex.: Part-time working is often the best way to improve your work-life balance.

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​the number of hours per week you spend working, compared with the number of hours you spend with your family, relaxing, etc. n.

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work-life balance n.

Ex.: Part-time working is often the best way to improve your work-life balance.

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gut feeling​/​instinct n.

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a feeling that you are certain is right, although you can give no good reason why n.

Ex.: Beverly had a gut feeling there was something seriously wrong.

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a feeling that you are certain is right, although you can give no good reason why n.

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gut feeling​/​instinct n.

Ex.: Beverly had a gut feeling there was something seriously wrong.

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genuine pron.

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/ˈdʒenjuɪn/

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candidate pron.

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/ˈkændɪdət/, /ˈkændɪdeɪt/

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noticeable pron.

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/ˈnəʊtɪsəbl/

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look/dress the part i.

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​to have an appearance or wear clothes suitable for a particular job, role or position i.

Ex.: He acts and dresses the part of a gentleman.
Ex.2: He was a pirate in the school play and certainly looked the part.

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​to have an appearance or wear clothes suitable for a particular job, role or position i.

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look/dress the part i.

Ex.: He acts and dresses the part of a gentleman.
Ex.2: He was a pirate in the school play and certainly looked the part.

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slouch v. /slaʊtʃ/

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to stand, sit or move in a lazy way, often with your shoulders and head bent forward v.

Ex.: Several students were slouching against the wall.
Ex.2: Sit up straight. Don’t slouch.
Ex.3: He slouched across the room and collapsed in a chair.

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to stand, sit or move in a lazy way, often with your shoulders and head bent forward v.

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slouch v. /slaʊtʃ/

Ex.: Several students were slouching against the wall.
Ex.2: Sit up straight. Don’t slouch.
Ex.3: He slouched across the room and collapsed in a chair.

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fiddle v. /ˈfɪdl/

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to keep touching or moving something with your hands, especially because you are bored or nervous v.

Ex.: He was fiddling with his keys while he talked to me.

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to keep touching or moving something with your hands, especially because you are bored or nervous v.

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fiddle v. /ˈfɪdl/

Ex.: He was fiddling with his keys while he talked to me.

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mind your manners i.

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used for telling someone, especially a child, to behave politely and not do or say something that might offend someone i.

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used for telling someone, especially a child, to behave politely and not do or say something that might offend someone i.

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mind your manners i.

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venue n. /ˈvenjuː/

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​a place where people meet for an organized event, for example a concert, sporting event or conference n.

Ex.: The band will be playing at 20 different venues on their UK tour.
Ex.2: music/entertainment venues
Ex.3: Please note the change of venue for this event.

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​a place where people meet for an organized event, for example a concert, sporting event or conference n.

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venue n. /ˈvenjuː/

Ex.: The band will be playing at 20 different venues on their UK tour.
Ex.2: music/entertainment venues
Ex.3: Please note the change of venue for this event.

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To be much better or more important than sb./st. v.

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stand out v.

Ex. Four points stand out as being more important than the rest.

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stand out v.

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To be much better or more important than sb./st. v.

Ex.: Four points stand out as being more important than the rest.

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keep/stay/steer clear i.

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to avoid a person or thing because they may cause problems i.

Ex.: Steer clear of the centre of town at this time of the evening.

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to avoid a person or thing because they may cause problems i.

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keep/stay/steer clear i.

Ex.: Steer clear of the centre of town at this time of the evening.

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bring about v.

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​to make something happen; cause v.

Ex.: What brought about the change in his attitude?

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​to make something happen; cause v.

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bring about v.

Ex.: What brought about the change in his attitude?

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thorough a. /ˈθɜːrəʊ/

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done completely; with great attention to detail a.

Ex.: a thorough knowledge of the subject
Ex.2: The police carried out a thorough investigation.
Ex.3: You will need a thorough understanding of the subject.

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done completely; with great attention to detail a.

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thorough a. /ˈθɜːrəʊ/

Ex.: a thorough knowledge of the subject
Ex.2: The police carried out a thorough investigation.
Ex.3: You will need a thorough understanding of the subject.

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  1. ​to take part in a discussion v.
  2. (of a law or rule) to be introduced; to begin to be used v.
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Come in v.

Ex.1: Would you like to come in at this point, Susan?

Ex.2: The new law will come in next month.

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Come in v.

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  1. ​to take part in a discussion v.
    ​Ex.1: Would you like to come in at this point, Susan?
  2. (of a law or rule) to be introduced; to begin to be used v.
    Ex.2: The new law will come in next month.
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come in handy i.

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​(informal) to be useful i.

Ex.: The extra money came in very handy.
Ex.2: Don’t throw that away—it might come in handy.
Ex.3: Take your penknife—you never know when it might come in handy.

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​(informal) to be useful i.

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come in handy i.

Ex.: The extra money came in very handy.
Ex.2: Don’t throw that away—it might come in handy.
Ex.3: Take your penknife—you never know when it might come in handy.