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2001-2500 Flashcards

1
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Permission or agreement

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Consent

They can’t publish your name without your consent.

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To come to an opinion about something, or have a belief about something

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Perceive

How do the French perceive the British?

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Covering a wide area:

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Scattered

My family is scattered all over the world.

Papers were scattered all over her desk.

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(from) where

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Whence

It has been returned to the shop from whence it came.

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Mainly

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Chiefly

magazines intended chiefly for teenagers

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extremely large in size or degree:

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Immense

They spent an immense amount of time getting the engine into perfect condition

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artificial and not sincere
Sztuczny

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Affected

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causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious:

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Severe

a severe chest infection/leg injury/toothache

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Lasting forever or for a very long time:

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Eternal

Will you two never stop your eternal arguing!

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Thine is an old-fashioned, poetic, or religious word for β€˜yours’ when you are talking to only one person. I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice.

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Thine

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happening or moving quickly or within a short time, especially in a smooth and easy way:

Szybki

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Swift

The police took swift action against the rioters.

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the bottom part of an object, on which it rests, or the lowest part of something:

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Base

At the base of the cliff was a rocky beach.

a crystal glass with a heavy base

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a woman who works as a servant in a hotel or in someone’s home:

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Maid

In the beach resort, the apartments and villas have daily maid service

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to go to an event, place, etc

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Attend

Over two hundred people attended the funeral.

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in the same way:

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Likewise

Just water these plants twice a week, and likewise the ones in the bedroom.

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knowing or being familiar with a person:

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Acquainted

Do you know Daphne?” β€œNo, I’m afraid we’re not acquainted.

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used humorously in modern English when talking about people who follow rules exactly when the rules are not very important:

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Thou shalt

You know what he’s like about food - thou shalt not serve red wine with fish.

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18
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a feeling that you want to do a particular thing, or the fact that you prefer or are more likely to do a particular thing:

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Inclination

My own inclination would be to look for another job.

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that is the reason or explanation for:

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Hence

His mother was Italian, hence his name - Luca.

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quickly, immediately, willingly, or without any problem:

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Readily

He readily agreed to help

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21
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to see or look at someone or something

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Behold

The new bridge is an incredible sight to behold.

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physically violent and frightening

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Fierce

Two men were shot during fierce fighting last weekend.

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Holy/. bΕ‚ogosΕ‚awiony

bringing you happiness, luck, or something you need

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Blessed

To be blessed with sth- to be lucky in having a particular thing:

Fortunately we were blessed with fine weather.

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24
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a woman’s breast or breasts:

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Bosom

The dress showed the top of my bosoms.

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25
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a little

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Slightly

She’s slightly taller than her sister.

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26
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to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about:

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Confess

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27
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the state of understanding and realizing something:

PrzytomnoΕ›Δ‡

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Consciousness

Her consciousness that she’s different makes her feel uneasy

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shaking slightly in a way that you cannot control, for example because you are frightened, angry, or excited, or because of illness:

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Trembling

I was scared,” she said in a trembling voice.

He reached out for her with trembling hands.

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29
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in the past:

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Formerly

The European Union was formerly called the European Community.

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30
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the whole of the human race, including both men and women:

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Mankind

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31
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to be the king or queen of a country:

to be the main feeling or quality in a situation or person:

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Reign

Queen Victoria reigned over Britain from 1837 to 1901.

The bomb attacks produced a panic which reigned over the city.

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32
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not proud or not believing that you are important:

poor or of a low social rank:

Skromny

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Humble

He’s very humble about his success.

Even when she became rich and famous, she never forgot her humble background.

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33
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the act of obeying a law or rule, especially one that controls a particular industry or type of work:

ZgodnoΕ›Δ‡

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Compliance

It is the job of the inspectors to enforce compliance with the regulations.

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34
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why you do something or why something exists:
Cel

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Purpose

His only purpose in life seems to be to enjoy himself.

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very pleased:

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Delighted

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36
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a group of ships, or all of the ships in a country’s navy:

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Fleet

The entire Spanish fleet was defeated within 6 hours.

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37
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to say something or to make a sound with your voice:

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Utter

She sat through the whole meeting without uttering a word.

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38
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to speak or say something very quietly:

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Murmur

He was murmuring to himself.

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39
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a belief or idea that something may be true:

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Suspicion

I have a suspicion that he only asked me out because my brother persuaded him to.

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40
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Curved / uginać się

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Bowed

The table had delicate bowed legs.

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41
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the fact that someone is legally responsible for something:

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Liability

He denies any liability for the damage caused.

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42
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to cause something to reach, often as far as possible, in a particular direction:

Rozciągać

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Stretch

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to look at something or someone for a long time, especially in surprise or admiration, or because you are thinking about something else:

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Gaze

Annette gazed admiringly at Warren as he spoke.

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44
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to move your head down and then up, sometimes several times, especially to show agreement, approval, or greeting, or to show something by doing this:

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Nod

Many people in the audience nodded in agreement.

45
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extremely violent, wild, or frightening:

Dziki

A

Savage

46
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to continue as planned:

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Proceed

His lawyers have decided not to proceed with the case.

She sat down and proceeded to tell me about her skiing holiday.

47
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CzoΕ‚o

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Forehead

48
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clearly or obviously:

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Plainly

The men had plainly lied.

49
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clearly noticeable; that certainly exists:

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Distinct

There’s a distinct smell of cigarettes in here.

50
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very probably:

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Doubtless

51
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greatest or most or farthest:

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Utmost

Speed was of the utmost importance.

52
Q

a request to the public for money, information, or help:

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Appeal

The police have issued an appeal to the public to stay away from the area over the weekend

53
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the fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it:

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Lack

Her only problem is a lack of confidence.

54
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the period in the day when light from the sun begins to appear in the sky

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Dawn

We woke at dawn.

55
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to arrange something or a collection of things so that it can be seen by the public:

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Display

Family photographs were displayed on the wall.

56
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to say something or to make a sound with your voice:

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Utter

She sat through the whole meeting without uttering a word

57
Q

Zapasowy

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Spare

58
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relating to a person’s own country:

belonging or relating to the home, house, or family:

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Domestic

domestic airlines/flights

Domestic opinion had turned against the war.

domestic chores/duties/arrangements

59
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to end a speech, meeting, or piece of writing:

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Conclude

She concluded the speech by reminding us of our responsibility.

60
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a mention of something:

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Reference

Knowing what had happened, I avoided making any reference to (= mentioning) weddings

I am writing to you with reference to the job advertised in yesterday’s newspaper.

61
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similar to each other:

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Alike

The children all look very alike.

62
Q

riding a horse, or involving people riding horses:

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Mounded

mounted police officers

We heard the sound of a galloping horse on the road, and a mounted man challenged us

63
Q

a small piece of material, used in cleaning to remove dirt, dust, or liquid:

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Cloth

There’s milk on the floor over there - could you get a cloth and mop it up?

64
Q

until now or until a particular time:

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Hitherto

Mira revealed hitherto unsuspected talents on the dance floor.

65
Q

wanting very much to do or have something, especially something interesting or enjoyable:

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Eager

She sounded very eager to meet you.

66
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Z zapaΕ‚em

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Eagerly

He suggested a drink and. I nodded eagerly for I was thirsty

67
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a strong wish, especially one that is difficult or impossible to control:

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Urge

The urge to steal is very strong in some of these young men

68
Q

to be willing or likely to do something:

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Disposed

After all the trouble she put me to, I didn’t feel disposed to help her.

69
Q

to accept, tolerate, or endure something, especially something unpleasant:

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Bear / bore / borne

Tell me now! I can’t bear the suspense!

70
Q

to breathe out slowly and noisily, expressing tiredness, sadness, pleasure, etc.:

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Sigh

She sighed deeply and sat down.

71
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push suddenly and strongly:

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Thrust

She thrust the money into his hand

72
Q

(too much) speed

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Haste

Unfortunately the report was prepared in haste and contained several inaccuracies.

73
Q

to throw something or someone suddenly and with a lot of force:

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Fling / flung / flung

He crumpled up the letter and flung it into the fire.

74
Q

writing that is arranged in short lines with a regular rhythm; poetry:

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Verse

Shakespeare wrote mostly in verse

75
Q

a person in charge of a particular political unit:

A

Governor

the governor of Texas

76
Q

a part of something larger:

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Branch

Immunology is a branch of biological science.

77
Q

at the back of something

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Rear

The horse had injured one of its rear legs.

78
Q

very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable:

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Delightful

Thank you for a delightful evening

79
Q

To look for a long time with the eyes wide open, especially when surprised, frightened, or thinking:

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Stare

Don’t stare at people like that, it’s rude.

80
Q

easy and enjoyable to read:

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Readable

It is an excellent and highly readable account of the army today.

81
Q

loved very much:

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Beloved

Her beloved husband died last year.

82
Q

coming from or caused by something else:

Pochodny

A

Derived

It’s conjectural, guesswork, tested by observation, not derived from it.

83
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able to be seen or understood:

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Apparent

Her unhappiness was apparent to everyone.

84
Q

to keep something as it is, especially in order to prevent it from decaying or being damaged or destroyed:

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Preserve

to preserve the environment

85
Q

very good, beautiful, or deserving to be admired:

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Magnificent

a magnificent view

86
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from there

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Thence

They travelled to Camelot and thence to the castle.

87
Q

not giving or having much light:

something that you remember slightly, but not very well:

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Dim

He sat in a dim corner of the waiting room

I had a dim recollection of having met her before.

88
Q

unpleasant or of low quality:

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Wretched

The people live in wretched conditions, with no running water.

89
Q

despite what has just been said or referred to:

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Nevertheless

I knew a lot about the subject already, but her talk was interesting nevertheless.

90
Q

to follow someone or something, usually to try to catch him, her, or it:

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Pursue

The hunters spent hours pursuing their prey.

91
Q

(of a crime) that someone has tried to commit without success:

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Attempted

A man is being questioned in relation to the attempted murder/robbery last night.

92
Q

having the same amount, value, purpose, qualities, etc.:

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Equivalent

She’s doing the equivalent job in the new company but for more money

Is $50 equivalent to about Β£30?

93
Q

said or done in a hurry, sometimes without the necessary care or thought:

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Hastily

Some thought the government acted too hastily.

94
Q

a small, simple house made of wood:

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Cabin

95
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an animal, especially a large or wild one:

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Beast

96
Q

in a voice loud enough to be heard:

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Aloud

He read her letter aloud to the rest of the family.

97
Q

a difference between two similar things:

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Distinction

There’s a clear distinction between the dialects spoken in the two regions

98
Q

severe, or showing disapproval:

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Stern

A stern look/warning/voice

99
Q

the feeling or quality of being grateful:

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Gratitude

She sent them a present to show/express her gratitude.

100
Q

to keep something as it is, especially in order to prevent it from decaying or being damaged or destroyed:

A

Preserve

To Preserve the environment

101
Q

a heavy load that you carry:

something difficult or unpleasant that you have to deal with or worry about:

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Burden

The little donkey struggled under its heavy burden.

Buying a house often places a large financial burden on young couples.

102
Q

to feel extremely worried or frightened about something that is going to happen or that might happen:

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Dread

He’s dreading the exam - he’s sure he’s going to fail.

103
Q

affecting or relating to a person or thing

A

Applicable

This part of the law is only applicable to companies employing more than five people

104
Q

Jedwab

A

Silk

105
Q

in the middle of or surrounded by:

A

Amid / amidst

On the floor, amid mounds of books, were two small envelopes.

106
Q

a strong feeling of disliking and having no respect for someone or something:

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Contempt

She’s beneath contempt (= I have no respect for her)!

At school she had complete contempt for all her teachers.

You should treat those remarks with the contempt that they deserve.

107
Q

an amount of money given especially by the government to a person or organization for a special purpose:

A

Grant

a student/research grant

108
Q

the fact of officially being found to be guilty of a particular crime, or the act of officially finding someone guilty:

A

Conviction

Since it was her first conviction for stealing, she was given a less severe sentence.

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