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CHECK CAS English words Flashcards

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inspiring adj

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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

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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

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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

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

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notoriety

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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

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

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standing n

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standing on the shoulders of giants.

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disability n

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

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Reputable adj

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

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sway

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

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deter

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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

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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

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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

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e.g. fitness fanatic

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Devaluation

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ineffectivness

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Internship

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beliefs

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powerful

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isolated

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elders

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priority

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procedures

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Survival

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potential

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tropical rainforest

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damage

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snowstorm

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disappearing

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survival

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sustenance

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therapeutically

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outsourcing

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residential

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communal

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tumble

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engage

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intimate

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lumbering

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traits

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chaste

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aging

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adhere

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gender

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household

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assume

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egalitarian

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sole

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wage

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flee

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English word
wee

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Syn. small, tiny, little.

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grating

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structure made of metal
e.g. an iron grating

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Rising

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

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english word
bark n

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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
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Brunch

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pollution

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poverty

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commodation

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poverty

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accurate

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Common word
appeal

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

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

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

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Shrynk

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Stock market

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Bow

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Spout noun/verb

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hectic adj

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very busy

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set aside

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

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thoughest

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

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groceries - noun

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

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get off work

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

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Gardening

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The hobby of taking care of plants in a garden

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serve

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help or give service, volunteer your time

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stuffy

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

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Stashed

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Splurt

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

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finest adj

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

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Additional

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

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supplies noun

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

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run

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

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freeze

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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 tofreezeto death.

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tag

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

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will probably

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will probably(future): also,might
– Wewill probablyhave a party tonight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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sturdy

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physicallystrongandsolidorthick, andthereforeunlikelytobreakor behurt:
sturdywalkingboots
a sturdytable
sturdy littlelegs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Idle

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Idle

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