46. Flashcards

1
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to give an answer or opinion about something without having all the facts

A

guess
can you guess how old he is?

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2
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used when you are giving or asking for information that is completely correct

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exactly
what exactly seems to be the problem

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3
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said when you meet someone who you haven’t seen for a long period of time
Idiom

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long time no see

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4
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working or studying only for part of the day or the week

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part-time
He works part-time as a waiter

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5
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to make the necessary plans and preparations for something to happen

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arrange
to arrange a meeting

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6
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to talk about something with someone and tell each other your ideas or opinions
Verb

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discuss
have you discussed this matter with anyone else?

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7
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someone who writes poems

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poet

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8
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to briefly speak or write about something or someone

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mention
she didn’t mention her daughter

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9
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detailed study of a subject in order to discover new information

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research
A research project

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10
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confident in an annoying way
adjective

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cocky

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11
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death, destruction, and other unpleasant events that cannot be avoided
Noun

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doom

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12
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used to refer to a place when you do not know exactly where it is or when it is not important exactly where it is
Adverb

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somewhere
they had difficulties finding somewhere to live

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13
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to say that you will certainly do something or that something will certainly happen

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promise
she promised to write to me every week

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14
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something that you tell no one about or only a few people
adjective

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secret
i’ll tell you, but you must keep it secret

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15
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a short coat
Noun

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jacket

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16
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sheets of paper that have been fastened together at one edge, used for writing or drawing

17
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relating to preventing disease by removing dirt and waste
adjective

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sanitary
sanitary reconditions

18
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to tear quickly and suddenly, or to tear something quickly and suddenly

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rip
she ripped her dress getting off her bike

19
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too pleased with your skill or success in a way that annoys other people
adjective

20
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to give someone food or drink, especially guests or customers in a restaurant or bar

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serve
we’re not allowed to serve alcohol to anyone under 18

21
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to give money to someone because you are buying something from them, or because you owe them money

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pay
did you pay the telephone bill?

22
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to put something down somewhere carefully

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lay sth down/in/on, etc
she laid the baby on the bed

23
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to take hold of something or someone suddenly
Verb

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grab
he grabbed my arm and pulled me away

24
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not in a particular building or room, but near it

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outside
She waited outside his room for nearly 2 hours

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to annoy someone
bug he’s been bugging me all morning
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the way things or situations really are and not the way you would like them to be
reality listening to music is my escape from reality
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used to emphasize that you do not think something is important informal
Who cares?
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to be unfriendly to someone by not talking to them informal
give sb the brush-off
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nervous, worried, and not able to relax adjective
tense The students looked at tense as they waited for their exam results
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a person who is looking for the thing mentioned
seeker