City - verbs Flashcards

1
Q

to criticize something or someone strongly, usually for moral reasons

The film was … for its sexism.

A

condemn

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2
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to not give enough care or attention to people or things that are your responsibility

He … that poor dog - he never takes him for walks

A

neglect

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3
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to officially force a rule, tax, punishment, etc. to be obeyed or received

The council … a ban on alcohol in the city parks.

A

impose

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4
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to try to deal with something or someone

There are many ways of … this problem

A

tackle

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5
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to (cause to) flow quickly and in large amounts

… money into

A

pour

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6
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to put goods or passengers onto a ship, aircraft, or train

… on a strategy (in a metaphorical way)

A

embark

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7
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the act of putting yourself or someone else onto the official list of members of a course, college or university, or group

increase in …

A

enrolment

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8
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when something becomes less in amount, importance, quality, or strength

area which had long been in …

A

decline

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