chapter 7 Flashcards
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aggravation
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something that annoys or bothers don't #don't aggravate the situation
2
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alert
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able to think clearly and to notice things #try to be alert when you are studying
3
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alien
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1- from another country 2- green strange creature #all the students are aliens
4
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caretaker
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a person who gives physical or emotional care to someone # I told the caretaker to come at this time
5
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caution
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care taken to avoid danger or risk #be cautious
6
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consequence
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something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions #the consequence was that he had escaped
7
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constructive
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helping to develop or improve something : helpful to someone instead of upsetting and negative # It was such a constructive activity
8
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deprivation
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the state of not having something that people need # sleep deprivation can be dangerous
9
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enthusiasm
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something causing a feeling of excitement and active interest #he can't control his enthusiasm
10
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hobby
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an interest or activity engaged in for pleasure #I don't have any hobbies
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leisure
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time when you can do whatever you want to do #I'm suffering from the lack of leisure time
12
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moody
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having moods that change often # I hate dealing with moody people
13
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prompt
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1- to cause (someone) to do something 2- on time #I'm trying to be a prompt person
14
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prune
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1- a dried plum that is often cooked before it is eaten
2-trim (a tree, shrub, or bush) by cutting away dead or overgrown branches or stems, especially to increase fruitfulness and growth.
# I have never eaten prune
15
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rehearse
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to prepare for a public performance of a play, a piece of music, etc., by practicing the performance # they are still rehearsing
