2 Flashcards

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The act of expressing deep sorrow, grief, or regret, often in a public or formal manner.
Mourning, grieving, sorrow, weeping, wailing

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Lamentation

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Her heartfelt … over the missed opportunity resonated deeply with those who had faced similar disappointments.

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lamentation

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A phrase used to emphasize or affirm a point, often in response to a statement. It can also be part of informal expressions.
Exactly, indeed, precisely, affirmatively.

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That’s What

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“The test was harder than expected.”
“… I was saying! It was way more difficult than last year’s.”

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That’s what

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5
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Are you saying this policy will fail?”
“… the data suggests—there’s no evidence of long-term benefits.”

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That’s what

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Individuals who oppose official policies, especially in authoritarian regimes, and often speak out against the government or established authority.
Rebels, protestors, opposition, critics, activists.

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Dissidents

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Many political … have been forced into exile due to their outspoken criticism of the regime.

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dissidents

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Able to be maintained, defended, or justified logically, strategically, or scientifically.
Defensible, justifiable, sustainable, reasonable, viable.

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Tenable

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A … diplomatic solution is needed to resolve the ongoing conflict without further escalation.

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tenable

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A polite and informal way to indicate that you need to leave a meeting or conversation quickly due to other commitments.
I need to go, I have to head out, I need to leave, I have to dash, I have to step away.

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I have to run

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I wish I could stay longer, but I have … . Let’s continue this discussion in our next session.

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to run

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I’m feeling a bit … today= I’ve got a bit of a cold

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under weather

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Could you please let me know whom you have been in contact … from Technical Services?

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with

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14
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I will unlock the building … for you now. Once you’re inside, could you please … the package outside my apartment door?

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entrance
leave

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A phrase used to encourage someone, show approval, or acknowledge a positive attitude, determination, or enthusiasm. It is often said when someone displays optimism, motivation, or the right mindset in a challenging situation.
Well said! That’s the attitude! Keep it up! Now you’re getting it!

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That’s the spirit!

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His determination to keep going despite setbacks made his mentor say, “… ! Never give up.”

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That’s the spirit

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A phrase used to express secondhand embarrassment or discomfort on someone else’s behalf.
That’s so awkward, I feel embarrassed for you, that’s painful to watch, secondhand embarrassment.
دلم برات میسوزه

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I’m cringing for You

18
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She forgot her speech halfway through the presentation, and I was sitting there thinking, … .

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I’m cringing for you

19
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A measure of how quickly someone acquires new skills or knowledge, often referring to the difficulty of learning something over time. A steep learning curve means a skill is difficult to learn at first but improves quickly.
Rate of learning, adaptation process, skill development, learning progression.

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Learning Curve

20
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Starting a new job always comes with a …, but with practice, everything becomes easier

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learning curve