2000 words english Flashcards

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to leave somebody, especially somebody your responsible for, with no intension of returning

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abandon (v.)

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left and no longer wanted, used or needed

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abandoned (adj.)

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the fact that somebody/something is able to do something

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ability (n)

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having the skill, intelligence, opportunity to do something

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able (to) (adj)

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at or to a higher place or position than something/somebody

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above (prep)

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in or to a foreign country

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abroad (adj)

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the fact of somebody being away from the place where they are usually expected to be, the occasion or period of time when someone is away

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absence (n)

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not in a place because of illness, ect.

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absent (adj)

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free from imperfection, complete, perfect, complete not limited in any way

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absolute (adj)

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used to emphasize that something is completely true

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absolutely (adv)

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to take in a liquid, gas or other substance from the surface or space around

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absorb (v)

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the use of something in a way that is wrong or harmful
to make bad use of something, or to use so much of something that it harms your health

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abuse (n, v)

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connected with education, especially studying in schools or universities

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academic

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a way of pronouncing the words of a language that shows which country, area or social class a person comes from

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accent (n)

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to take willingly something that is offered, to say yes to an offer, invitation, etc.

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accept (v)

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agreed or approved of by most people in an society

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acceptable

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a way of entering or reaching a place

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access (n)

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an unpleasant event, especially in a vehicle, that happens unexpectedly and causes injury or damage

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accident (n)

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happening by change, not planned

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accidental (adj)

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a place to live, work or stay in

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accommodation (n)

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to travel or go somewhere with somebody

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accompany (v)

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as started or reported by somebody/something

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according to (prep)

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an oral or written description of particular events or situations, narrative, a statement of reasons, causes, explaining some events

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account (n)

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free from error of defect, consistent with a standard , rule, or model; precise; exact

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accurate

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to say that somebody has done something wrong or is guilty of something

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accuse (v)

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to succeed in reaching a particular goal, status or standard, especially by making an effort for a long time

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achieve (v)

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a thing that somebody has done successfully, especially using their own effort and skill

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achievement (v)

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a compound usually having a sour taste and capable of neutralizing alkalis

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acid (n)

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to accept that something is true

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acknowledge (v)

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to gain something by your own efforts, ability or behaviour

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acquire (v)

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from one side to the other side

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across (adj, prep)

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anything done, being done, or to be done; deed; performance
to do something; exert energy or force; be employed or operative

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act (n, v)

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the process of doing something in order to make something happen or to deal with a situation

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action (n)

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always busy doing things; especially physical activities

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active (adj)

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in a way that involves doing something

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actively (adj)

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a situation in which something is happening or a lot of things are being done

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activity (n)

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a person who performs on the stage, on television or in films/movies, especially as a profession

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actor, actress (n)

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used to emphasize something that is real or exist in fact

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actual (adj)

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a notice, picture or film telling people about a product, job or service - Werbung, Anzeige

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advertisement

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to change something in order to make it suitable for a new use or situation

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adapt (v)

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to put something together with something else so as to increase the size, number, amount, etc.

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add (v)

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the act or process of adding or uniting, the process os uniting two or more numbers into one sum

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addition (n)

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more than first mentioned or is usual

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additional (adj)

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details of where somebody lives or works and where letters can be sent

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adress (n, V)

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enough in quantity, or good enough in quality, for a particular purpose or need

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adequate (adj) adequately (adv)

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to change something slightly to make it more suitable for a new set of conditions or to make it work better

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adjust (v)

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a feeling of respect and liking for somebody/something

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admiration (n)

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to respect somebody for what they have one or to respect their qualities

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admire (v)

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to allow to enter, grant or afford entrance to; to acknowledge; confess

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admit (v)

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