29. transportation 3 Flashcards

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a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.

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Any process aimed at supporting people through to a complete #solution will be difficult to manage.

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an unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.

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Location conferred environmental advantages and #disadvantages with respect to the shifting fish stocks.

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belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group of people only.

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The prank revolved around Michael getting on a #private plane only to find out it was falling apart.

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of the color between blue and yellow in the spectrum; colored like grass or emeralds.

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I painted my fingernails bright #green and put on black lipstick.

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(especially of something that is considerably longer or higher than it is wide) of small width.

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The chair is also capable of being pushed down the aisle due to its very #narrow track width.

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a sharp pinch, squeeze, or bite.

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He remained, wallet intact, unharmed by so much as a single scratch or #nip.

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fasten with a zipper.

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Liz stood at the door in gray sweatpants and a black jacket that was #zipped up.

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keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something).

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By #avoiding excessive reverence, Lucas makes the first appearance of the black mask and costume a moment of profound sadness.

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a hard or padded protective hat, various types of which are worn by soldiers, police officers, firefighters, motorcyclists, athletes, and others.

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Armed police with their distinctive navy blue bullet-proof vests and protective #helmets joined other officers for regular briefings in their mobile office van.

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10
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store electrical energy in (a battery or battery-operated device).

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She made a mental note to plug her charger in and #charge the battery.

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showing all of the face.

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And, as Dr Ubhi’s #full-face photographic records attest, clients look happier, healthier and younger.

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the protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw.

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Typical adult females have smaller jaws, noses, and #chins , and thus eyes and cheekbones that are more prominent and appear to be larger than in typical males.

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a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.

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Some of these individuals might be at an #advantage over their predecessors, because they might be more able to adapt to new conditions.

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of or concerning the people as a whole.

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It was icy on the road inside the residential area while the #public roads are completely clear of snow already.

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the presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance or thing that has harmful or poisonous effects.

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We in the west need to give careful thought as to how we can reduce environmental #pollution.

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16
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an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady.

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Judo, I have been told, is all about exploiting subtle changes in #balance and weight distribution.

17
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the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.

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Charges of censorship, however, will not impress a country that likes to consider itself a champion of literary #freedom.

18
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a temporary stop in action or speech.

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They often required careful, unnatural speech, with #pauses after every word, and their transcription error rate was unacceptably high.

19
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an act of running somewhere suddenly and hastily.

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I autographed some books, including McTeer’s, posed for a few photos, and, running late for my plane, made a #dash for the exit.

20
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firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving.

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Most visitors came to inspect the institution in the first three years of its existence, but a #steady stream continued to come in the years following.

21
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a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade (especially in alcoholic beverages).

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It is the official #licence holder for the English, Scottish and German football associations and most of the Premiership and Nationwide League clubs.

22
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keep safe from harm or injury.

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I hope outrage is expressed - we have got to #protect what we have.

23
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a stiff brim at the front of a cap.

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The #visor of his cap is pulled low over his brow, so that he tilts back his skull to see.