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51-100 Flashcards

1
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“a piece of paper that tells you how much you must pay for something you have bought or for a service you have used”

Have you paid the electricity bill?

A

bill

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“an animal that has wings and feathers and is usually able to fly”

A

bird

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“the day on which someone was born, or the same date each year”

She is celebrating her seventieth birthday.

A

birthday

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4
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“being the colour of coal or of the sky on a very dark night”

a black jacket

A

black

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5
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“a record of your thoughts that you put on the Internet for other people to read”

You need to choose the best platform to start a blog.

A

blog

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6
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“a vehicle for travelling on water”

We decided to hire a boat to visit around the lake.

A

boat

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“the whole physical structure of a person or animal”

They covered their bodies with mud.

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body

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“a strong shoe that covers your foot and part of your leg”

There was also a boot print relating to a person unknown.

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boot

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“a container for liquids, usually made of glass or plastic, with a narrow top”

an empty bottle

A

bottle

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“a square or rectangular container”

a box of chocolates/matches

A

box

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11
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“a male child or young man”

We have three children - a boy and two girls.

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boy

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“a man or boy who someone is having a romantic relationship with”

What do you think of Sophie’s new boyfriend?

A

boyfriend

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13
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“the organ inside your head that controls your thoughts, feelings, and movements”

brain damage

A

brain

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14
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“a place where you live or stay”

Bath Spa University has a number of accommodation options for students.

A

accommodation

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15
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“a written or spoken description of something that has happened”

The documents provide a detailed account of the town’s early history.

“an arrangement with a bank to keep your money there and to let you take it out when you need to”

I paid the money into my account.

A

account

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16
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“something good that you achieve”

This film is his greatest achievement to date.

A

achievement

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17
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“something that someone does”

an act of terrorism/kindness

“a law made by a government”

an act of Congress/Parliament

A

act

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18
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“short for advertisement”

I’ll put an ad in the newspaper.

“used to show that a particular year came after the birth of Christ”

1066 AD

A

ad

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19
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“a new or extra thing that is added to something”

Baby Sam is the latest addition to their family.

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addition

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20
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“the details of where a building is, including the building number, road name, town, etc.”

“to write a name or address on an envelope or parcel”

A parcel arrived addressed to Emma.

A

address

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21
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“the work of organizing and arranging the operation of something, such as a company”

The job involves a lot of administration.

the Obama administration

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administration

22
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“new discoveries and inventions”

technological/scientific advances

“to develop or progress, or to make something develop or progress”

verb

He moved to New York with hopes of advancing his career.

“happening or ready before an event”

adjective

advance planning/warning

A

advance

23
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“an exciting and sometimes dangerous experience”

It’s a film about the adventures of two friends travelling across Africa.

A

adventure

24
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“a situation or set of related events, especially bad ones”

The government’s handling of the affair has been widely criticized.

A

affair

25
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“a business that provides a service”

an advertising agency

“an international organization or government department”

an international development agency

A

agency

26
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“a list of subjects that people will discuss at a meeting”

There are several items on the agenda.

A

agenda

27
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“someone whose job is to deal with business for someone else”

The company has agents all over the world.

A

agent

28
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“a promise or decision made between two or more people”

It was difficult to reach an agreement.

A

agreement

29
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“money, food, or equipment that is given to help a country or a group of people”

Emergency aid was sent to the flood victims.

A

aid

30
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“a vehicle that can fly”

Enemy aircraft have been sighted.

A

aircraft

31
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“a loud noise that warns you of danger”

a fire alarm

“to make someone worried or frightened”

verb

I don’t want to alarm you, but he really should be here by now.

A

alarm

32
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“several songs or pieces of music on a CD, a record, etc.. “

“a book in which you keep photographs, stamps, etc.”

Have you heard their new album?

A

album

33
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“drinks such as wine and beer that can make you drunk”

Some people do not drink alcohol for religious reasons.

A

alcohol

34
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“one of two or more things that you can choose between”

After the public protests the government had no alternative but to change its policy.

A

alternative

35
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“something you want to achieve in your life”

My ambition is to retire at forty.

My sister always had more ambition than me.

A

ambition

36
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“how much there is of something”

The project will take a huge amount of time and money.

“to be equal to”

verb

The bill amounted to $15.

A

amount

37
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“the process of analyzing something”

a detailed analysis

A

analysis

38
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“a strong feeling against someone who has behaved badly, making you want to shout at them or hurt them”

He never once raised his voice in anger.

A

anger

39
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“a space between two lines or surfaces that meet at one point, which you measure in degrees”

an angle of 90 degrees

A

angle

40
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“the part of your leg that is just above your foot”

She has broken her ankle.

A

ankle

41
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“a date on which you remember or celebrate something that happened on that date one or more years ago”

a wedding anniversary

the 50th anniversary of Kennedy’s death

A

anniversary

42
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“something that someone says officially, giving information about something”

The Prime Minister made an unexpected announcement this morning.

A

announcement

43
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“a request to the public for money, information, or help”

The appeal raised over £2 million for AIDS research.

“to strongly request something, often publicly”

verb

They appealed to the commission to keep the hospital open.

A

appeal

44
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“an occasion when someone appears in public”

Each type is tasty, but different in appearance and structure.

A

appearance

45
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“an official request for something, usually in writing”

an application for a bank loan

“a way in which something can be used for a particular purpose”

This technology has many practical applications.

“a computer program designed for a particular purpose”

A

application

46
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“a time you have arranged to meet someone or go somewhere”

doctor’s/dental appointment

I made an appointment with my hairdresser for next Monday.

A

appointment

47
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“a way of doing something”

Liam has a different approach to the problem.

“to come close in distance or time”

verb

The train now approaching platform 2 is the 5.35 to London, Kings Cross.

A

approach

48
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“an opinion that something or someone is good or right”

I don’t need his approval.

A

approval

49
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“weapons”

This has included enhanced training in unarmed combat and small arms.

A

arms

50
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“plans for how something will happen”

We’re meeting tomorrow to discuss arrangements for the competition.

A

arrangement

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