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6.Common words Flashcards

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Nagging

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Complaining

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Contempt

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Showing strong dislike

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Fragile

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Easily broken

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Delicate

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Sensitive or Easily damaged

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Fatal

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Causing or resulting in death

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6
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Gnat

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Small flying insect and smaller than Mosquito

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Volatile

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Changeable or adaptable

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Resonates

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Deeply connects

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Diligent

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Hardworking

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Breeds

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Different varieties or types within a species

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Deprives

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Take away or deny

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Astounding(adj)

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causing somebody to feel extremely surprised.

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Ally

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a person who helps and supports you, especially when other people are against you.

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make ends meet

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To have enough money for your needs.

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Courtesy

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a polite remark or respectful act.

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Relapse

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to become worse again after an improvement.

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Allegedly

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reportedly

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Secularism

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thebeliefthatreligionshould not beinvolvedwith theordinarysocialandpoliticalactivitiesof acountry

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Traumatized

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Deeply shocked or distressed

20
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Take Something for Granted

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fail to appreciate something or someone properly, often because it is so familiar or always available

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Ruckus

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A ruckus is a noisy, violent, or disturbing commotion – like a big argument or a chaotic scene. Synonyms include uproar, commotion, tumult, and din. Example: “The concert ended in a ruckus when the fans rushed the stage.” Did you witness a ruckus recently?

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Intimidating

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means something or someone that makes you feel nervous, scared, or lacking confidence.

For example, “Speaking in front of a large audience can be intimidating.”

23
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Intimidating

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to feel nervous, scared, or lacking confidence.

For example, “Speaking in front of a large audience can be intimidating.”

24
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Humility

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the quality or state of being humble

25
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Dispute

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a disagreement or argument between two people, groups or countries

English Essential Vocabularies (8 decks)

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