CHECK CAS English words Flashcards by Sebastián Turra

inspiring adj

def. making you feel want to do something
e.g. She is an inspiring example to her followers.
opposite
uninspiring,dull
synonym
encouraging

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unique

Adjective
def. The only one exiting of it’s type.
e.g. This is a unique opportunity.
synonysm exclusive
Antonysm common

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evocative

Adjective
def. imagine something pleasent or remember something.
e.g. we enjoyed the evening by the evocative sea.
synonysm reminicent
antonysm unreminicent

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iconic

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revealing

showing something that has not been seen previously.
A joke can be revealing about what someone is really thinking.

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notoriety

Being famous for something bad
He achieved notoriety for being difficult to work with an actor.

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provocative

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willingness

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edgewise

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worthwhile

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predicting

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reading

Skill or activity of getting information from books.
Reading and tennis are my favorite pastimes.

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standing n

standing on the shoulders of giants.

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disability n

Condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things.
A physical/learning disability.

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Reputable adj

Having a good reputation and able to be trusted.
I insured my property with an established, reputable company.

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sway

to move slowly from side to side.
The trees were swaying in the wind

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deter

Prevent someone from doing something or to make someone less enthusiastic about doing something.
Opposite: encourage
High prices are deterring many young people from buying houses.

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Sentimental adj

strongly influenced by emotional feelings, especially about happy memories.
Opposite
dispassionate, practical
It’s a cheap ring but it has great sentimental value for me.

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tendency n

You’ll probaly do it or like it.
Opposite
reluctance n
His tendency to exaggerate is well known.

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absent-minded

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apathetic

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conscentious

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mysterious

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fanatic

e.g. fitness fanatic

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Devaluation

ineffectivness

Internship

beliefs

powerful

isolated

elders

priority

procedures

Survival

potential

tropical rainforest

damage

snowstorm

disappearing

survival

sustenance

therapeutically

outsourcing

residential

communal

tumble

engage

intimate

lumbering

traits

chaste

aging

adhere

gender

household

assume

egalitarian

sole

wage

flee

English word wee

Syn. small, tiny, little.

English word grating

structure made of metal e.g. an iron grating

Rising

1n act of opposition, sometimes using violence. 2prep about to become. e.g. The schools accept children who are rising five years old

english word bark n

def. the loud noise that a dog and some other animals can make. e.g. My dog has a (very)loud bark syn growl,roar opp

Brunch

pollution

poverty

commodation

poverty

accurate

Common word appeal

Common word appeal Request to an authority to change a previous decision.

Common word Request to an authority to change a previous decision.

Common word appeal Request to an authority to change a previous decision.

Shrynk

Stock market

Bow

Spout noun/verb

hectic adj

very busy

set aside

reserve certain amount of time e.g. you have to set aside enough time to study for your classes.

thoughest

adjective superlative most difficult, harderst e.g. the thoughest part about being a parent is setting aside time for both work family, and self

groceries - noun

food or other items at a supermarket e.g. mom is going to pick up some groceries from the store for dinner

get off work

finish work e.g. she seldom gets off work before 6 pm.

Gardening

The hobby of taking care of plants in a garden

serve

help or give service, volunteer your time

stuffy

closed or blocked e.g. I have a really bad stuffy nose, and I can't breath (very) well.

Stashed

Splurt

Spit out violently, as with disgust ir disguise. E.g. The mustard and mayo splurted everywhere

finest adj

excelent, high quality e.g. These are the finest glasses I have ever seen.

Additional

extra, added e.g. Buy now and recieve an additional two dollars off the regular price.

supplies noun

materials or tools to make something e.g. the children need supplies to make their art projects.

run

def. be in charge of My brother is going to run our business when my father retires.

freeze

freeze (verb): become cold to the point of changing water to ice – It was so cold out last night that I thought I was going to freeze to death.

tag

tag (verb): touch a player, usually as part of a game – I tried to get away during the game at the park, but she tagged me on the back, so I was it.

will probably

will probably (future): also, might – We will probably have a party tonight.

prefer to (verb): rather – I prefer to call her on the phone. I don’t want to text her.

plenty of (quantifier): a lot of – We have plenty of food and cookies for dinner tonight.

greasy (adjective): with a lot of fat and grease – This meat is very greasy. I think I’ll eat something else .

unhealthy (adjective): not doing well; likely to make sick – This food is very unhealthy. Your lifestyle is unhealthy, too. You should eat better and get more exercise.

careless (adjective): not careful – Don’t be careless and drink and drive after the party. Ask someone to drive you home.

outrageous (adjective): shocking, incredible – The price of this car is outrageous. I’ll never buy something like this.

sturdy

physically strong and solid or thick, and therefore unlikely to break or be hurt: sturdy walking boots a sturdy table sturdy little legs

injure (verb): to cause physical damage to someone – He injured his back when he tried to lift those heavy boxes.

“overeat” = eat too much “I really overate at lunch, so I think I’ll skip dinner.”

luggage (noun): bags used during traveling to carry your things – You are only allowed two pieces of luggage on this flight.

belongings (noun): your personal property or possessions – Be sure to collect your belongings before you leave the plane.

belongings (noun): your personal property or possessions – Be sure to collect your belongings before you leave the plane

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