chapter 13 Flashcards

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ally

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to join (yourself) with another person, group, etc., in order to get or give support.
- he was their close ally in their business.
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cheek

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the part of the face that is below the eye and to the side of the nose and mouth.
- she wants fat cheeks.

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chin

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the part of the face below the mouth and above the neck

- the child bumped his chin in the table.

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circulation

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movement of air, water, etc., through the different parts of something.
- they were studying the water circulation.

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convey

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to take or carry (someone or something) from one place to another.
- I tried to convey my mom but she didn’t understand.

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fine

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1-very well.
2-very small particles found in mining, milling, etc..
- I’ll be fine

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gallery

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a group or collection of people or things.

- let me look at the gallery.

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jaw

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the lower part of a person’s face.

- he must do a surgery in his jaw after the accident.

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necessity

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something that you must have or do : something that is necessary
- Don’t ever forget the necessity of the education.

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nervous

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having or showing feelings of being worried and afraid about what might happen.
- I can’t understand why she is always nervous.

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numerous

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existing in large numbers

-I have numerous home-works this weekend

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perceive

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1-to notice or become aware of (something)
2-take in
- we have to perceive all the information in the book.

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portrait

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a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one depicting only the face or head and shoulders.
- he took a lot of time to draw the portrait.

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rapidly

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happening in a short amount of time : happening quickly

- the amount increased rapidly.

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reward

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to give money or another kind of payment to (someone or something) for something good that has been done
- she deserved the reward

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superior

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better than other people

- he thinks that he is a superior man.

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surgeon

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a doctor who performs operations that involve cutting into someone’s body in order to repair or remove damaged or diseased parts : a doctor who performs surgery
- the surgeon refused to do the surgery to the girl

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sweat

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to produce a clear liquid from your skin when you are hot or nervous
- in the summer everyone is sweating

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tuck

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to push the end of (something, such as a piece of cloth or paper) into or behind something in order to hold it in place, make it look neat, etc.
- she wanted to tuck her stomach.