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36 Vanessa 24-03-2023 + ANKI Flashcards

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restrict
rɪˈstrɪkt

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To restrict something is to limit it and prevent it from getting bigger.

The club restricted the amount of members.

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to limit the size, amount or range of something

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restrict
rɪˈstrɪkt

The club restricted the amount of members.

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reunion

/ˌriːˈjuːniən/

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a family reunion

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a social occasion or party attended by a group of people who have not seen each other for a long time

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reunion
/ˌriːˈjuːniən/

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I’ll see you around!

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I’ll see you around!

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Have you ever done that before?

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Have you ever done that before?

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sample

/ˈsæmpl/

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A small sample of blood must be tested by a doctor.

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a small amount of a substance taken from a larger amount and tested in order to obtain information about the substance

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sample

/ˈsæmpl/

The scientist will analyze the blood sample.

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conversation

/ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃn/

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a phone conversation

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an informal talk involving a small group of people or only two; the activity of talking in this way

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conversation

/ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃn/

She can listen to her brother’s conversations because her room adjoins his.

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What are you up to this weekend?

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What are you up to this weekend?

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catch up on some chores

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catch up on some chores

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chore
tʃɔːr

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A chore is an unpleasant job that must be done.

It’s Nikki’s chore to do the dishes every Tuesday and Wednesday night.

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a task that you do regularly

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chore
tʃɔːr

It’s Nikki’s chore to do the dishes every Tuesday and Wednesday night.

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homebody

/ˈhəʊmbɑːdi/

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We’re just homebodies who like staying home watching TV.

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​a person who enjoys spending time at home

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homebody

/ˈhəʊmbɑːdi/

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probably
ˈprɑːbəbli

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If something will probably happen, it is likely to happen.

You will probably get a good grade if you study for the test.

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used to say that something is likely to happen or to be true

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probably
ˈprɑːbəbli

You will probably get a good grade if you study for the test.

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You wanna grab lunch?

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You wanna grab lunch?

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trap
træp

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To trap people or animals is to capture them so they cannot get away.

We trapped butterflies in a net.

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a piece of equipment for catching animals

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trap
træp

We trapped butterflies in a net.

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crowd
kraʊd

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A crowd is a large group of people who are together in one place.

The crowd waved to the camera.

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large number of people gathered together in a public place, for example in the streets or at a sports game

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crowd
kraʊd

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gather
ˈɡæðər

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To gather is to form a group or bring together.

We will gather the children before the meeting.

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to come together, or bring people together, in one place to form a group

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gather
ˈɡæðər

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bash

/bæʃ/

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I am going to have a big birthday bash.

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a large party or celebration

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bash

/bæʃ/

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gelato shop

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gelato shop

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appetite
ˈæpɪtaɪt

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Your appetite is your hunger for food.

Tom has a big appetite. He eats all the time.

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physical desire for food

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appetite
ˈæpɪtaɪt

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I’ve got you
I gotcha

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I’ve got you
I gotcha

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Can I pet him?

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Can I pet him?

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watch out

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watch out

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stick with

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stick with

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confidence
ˈkɑːnfɪdəns

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Confidence is a feeling of certainty or ability.

I have confidence that I did well on the test.

36
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the feeling that you can trust, believe in and be sure about the abilities or good qualities of somebody/something

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confidence
ˈkɑːnfɪdəns

I have confidence that I did well on the test.

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awesome
ˈɔːsəm

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If things or people are awesome, they are impressive or frightening.

The huge military plane was an awesome sight.

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very good, great fun, etc.

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awesome
ˈɔːsəm

The huge military plane was an awesome sight.

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laid off

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laid off

40
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That’s a bummer

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That’s a bummer

41
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a side-gig

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a side-gig

42
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side hustle

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side hustle

43
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bet
bet

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To bet is to risk money on the result of a game or a business.

How much will you bet that your horse will win?

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used to say that you are almost certain that something is true or that something will happen

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probably
/ˈprɑːbəbli/

You will probably get a good grade if you study for the test.

45
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appeal
əˈpiːl

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To appeal to someone is to be interesting or attractive.

Sleeping all day appeals to me, but I have to go to school.

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to attract or interest somebody

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appeal
əˈpiːl

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appear
əˈpɪr

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To appear is to seem.

She appeared to be sad. She was crying.

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to start to be seen

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appear
əˈpɪr

She appeared to be sad.

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contribute
kɒn’trɪbjuːt

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To contribute to something means to do something to make it successful.

We decided to contribute money to the new hospital.

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to give something, especially money or goods, to help achieve or provide something

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contribute
kənˈtrɪbjuːt

We decided to contribute money to the new hospital.

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effort
ˈefərt

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Effort is hard work or an attempt to do something.

He always puts a lot of effort into his studies.

52
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an attempt to do something especially when it is difficult to do

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effort
ˈefərt

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entertain
ˌentərˈteɪn

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To entertain someone is to do something that they enjoy.

The clown entertained the kids at the party.

54
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to interest somebody or make somebody laugh in order to please them

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entertain
ˌentərˈteɪn

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hurry
ˈhɜːri

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To hurry is to do something quickly.

I hurried home on my bike.

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to move or act quickly because there is not much time

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hurry
ˈhɜːri

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consider
kənˈsɪdər

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To consider something means to think about it.

Pete didn’t like his job. He considered getting a new one.

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to think about something carefully, especially in order to make a decision

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consider
kənˈsɪdər

Pete didn’t like his job. He considered getting a new one.

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achieve
əˈtʃiːv

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To achieve something is to successfully do it after trying hard.

I was happy that I could achieve my goal.

60
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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
əˈtʃiːv

I was happy that I could achieve my goal.

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regard
rɪˈɡɑːrd

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To regard people is to think of them in a certain way.
The boy regarded the girl as a good friend.

62
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to think about somebody/something in a particular way

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regard
rɪˈɡɑːrd

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locate
ˈləʊkeɪt

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To locate something is to find it.

I could not locate my keys in the house.

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to find the exact position of somebody/something

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locate
ˈləʊkeɪt

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