28/9/2022 Flashcards
1
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Honest, frank
To be …, I cant stand her
A … statement/interview
A … photograph
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Candid (adj)
2
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To gradually become smaller, quieter… and then end
The conversation became strained and eventually …ed …
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Peter out (v)
3
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- Suitable or appropriate in the circumstances
Ex: a particularly … description/name/comment - likely or tending naturally to do sth = have a tendency to do sth
Ex: he … to be forgetful/careless - … pupil: a person who has a natural ability to learn and understand = a smart cookie = a bright spark
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Apt (adj)
4
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To choose to take or not to take a particular course of action
Ex: after graduating she … a career in music
Ex: I … learn English 30’ per day rather than Math
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Opt for/against sth
Opt to do sth
5
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Lẽ ra
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Otherwise (within the sentence)
6
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Compulsory
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Obligatory
7
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Friendly, peaceful, without any arguments
A … alliance
A … combination of colours
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Harmonious (adj)
