Cambridge grammar Flashcards

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possession

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pəˈzeSHən

the state of having, owning, or controlling something

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despise

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dəˈspīz

خوار و حقیر شمردن

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resemble

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rəˈzembəl

have qualities or features, especially those of appearance, in common with

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burglary

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ˈbərɡlərē

entry into a building illegally with intent to commit a crime

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swelling

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swel

(especially of a part of the body) become larger or rounder in size, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid

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itch

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her foot itched

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cough

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she kept coughing

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irritation

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ɪrɪˈteɪʃn
the state of feeling annoyed, impatient, or slightly angry.
“much to my irritation, Chris fell asleep”
inflammation or other discomfort in a body part caused by reaction to an irritant substance.
“some chemicals cause a direct irritation to the skin leading to dermatitis”

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9
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inflammation

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التهاب

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10
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substance

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a particular kind of matter with uniform properties

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venom

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ˈvenəm
a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes, spiders, and scorpions and typically injected into prey or aggressors by biting or stinging

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sore

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sôr

painful or aching

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tread

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walk in a specified way.

“Rosa trod as lightly as she could”

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meanwhile

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jack was trying to finish his work. Meanwhile, his friends were at the party enjoying themselves.

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unrequited (love)

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If love that you feel for someone is unrequited, it is not felt in the same way by the other person

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servey

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ˈsɜː.veɪ