CA -CELTA - weekend - 1st Feb 2020 Flashcards

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hooting up

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An increase in tension, excitement, passion, etc.; an intensification. Compare to hot up.

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eye-opening

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“i) surprising, and teaching you new facts about life, people, etc.

ii) unexpectedly enlightening

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unaccustomed ( Adjec…)

/ʌnəˈ kʌstəmd/

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i) not familiar or usual; ii) out of the ordinary.

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worn out (adjective)

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“i) extremely tired; exhausted.

Ii) damaged or shabby to the point of being no longer usable.”

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telethon (Noun)

/ˈtɛlɪθɒn/

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a very long television programme, typically one broadcast to raise money for a charity.

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vulnerable ( Adjective )
4 Syllables

/ˈvʌl n(ə)r ə b(ə)l/

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able to be easily physically, emotionally, or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked

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blast-off (phrasal verb )

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to take off

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Thrill ( verb)

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cause (someone) to have a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure

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