CHAPTER 3 (LANGUAGE REPERTOIRE) Flashcards

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(verb) to stop the growth or development of something

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TO STUNT

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(noun) a hero or idol

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ICON

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(verb+expression) to really enjoy something because it is substantial

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TO SINK ONE’S TEETH INTO

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(adjective) printed

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MINTED

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(noun) a type of house where part of the living area is a half-level up, usually over the garage

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SIDESPLIT

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(verb) to practise

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TO REHEARSE

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(noun) a sales pitch, a talk to sell something

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SPIEL

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(verb+expression) to regain one’s calm

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TO COLLECT ONE’S COMPOSURE

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(noun) an up-and-down movement of the head to indicate agreement or approval

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NOD

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(verb) to provoke

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TO TAUNT

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(noun) a small, undersized person

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RUNT

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(noun) an exploit or achievement

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FEAT

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(noun) an area outside of a city with houses

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SUBURB

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(verb) to wiggle, twist uncomfortably

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TO SQUIRM

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(adjective) huge, enormous

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GARGANTUAN

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(noun) courage, bravery

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METTLE

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(verb) to shake, to tremble

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TO SHIVER

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(noun) a small, crisp cake made from batter

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WAFFLE

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(noun) a school or class for young children

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KINDERGARTEN

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(verb) to resist

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TO WITHSTAND

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(adjective) completely absurd or ridiculous

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PREPOSTEROUS

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(noun) a very tall building

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SKYSCRAPER

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(expression) to follow a trend

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“TO JUMP ON THE BANDWAGON”

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(expression) use of quick and skillful movements with your hands

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“SLEIGHT OF HAND”

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(expression) can mean to have various options hidden away but ready to use

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“TO HAVE SOMETHING UP ONE’S SLEEVE”

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(expression) to lose intensity

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“TO DIE DOWN”