2 Flashcards
1
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Her books are full of PERCEPTIVE insights into the human condition.
A
very good at noticing things that many people do not notice:
2
Q
Dazzling
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Extremely bright
3
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Accolade
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Praise
4
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Plummet
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To fall very quickly
5
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Flop
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To fall
6
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Terrifying
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Very frightening
7
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I knew he was only FLATTERINGme because he wanted to borrow some money.
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to praise someone in order to make them feel attractive ,that is not sincere:
8
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Dash sth off
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To write sth quickly
9
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We were summoned to the headmaster’s office.
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to order someone to come at aparticular place
10
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Abruptly
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Suddenly
11
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Newbie
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A person who has recently started a particular activity
