B7T2R2P1-Why Pagodas Dont Fall Down Flashcards
0
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To collapse
A
To fall down
1
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A typhoon
A
A very bad storm
2
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To devastate
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To completely destroy.
The temple was devastated by a huge earthquake.
3
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To level
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To flatten
4
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Slender
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Thin
5
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Reinforced /ri: in ‘forced/
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Made stronger
6
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Hesitation
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Not to do Sth immediately
7
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To dispense with Sth
A
To get rid of sth
8
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Massive
A
Very big
9
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To grasp
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To understand, especially Sth difficult.
Eg. I think I managed to grasp the main points of the lecture.
10
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Vertical
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Upright - a vertical line
11
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To permit
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To allow
12
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Abrupt
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Short and sudden
Describes sth that is sudden and unexpected, and often unpleasant.
An abrupt change/movement
I was surprised by the abrupt change of subject.
13
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To sway
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To move from side to side
14
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To anticipate
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To predict what will happen
To expect
