Deck 7 Flashcards

1
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hindsight (n)

/ˈhʌɪn(d) sʌɪt/

A

understanding of a situation only after it happened or developed

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filthy (adj)

/ˈfɪl θi/

A

disgustingly dirty

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inherent (adj)

/ɪn ‘hɪə r(ə)nt/

A

existing in something as a permanant, essential or characteristic attribute

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envision (v)

/ɛn ˈvɪ ʒ(ə)n/

A

imagine as a future possibility, visualize

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candidate (n)

/ˈkan dɪ deɪt/

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a person who applies for a job or is nominated for election

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midst (n)

/mɪdst/

A

the middle part or point

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7
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crumble (v)

/ˈkrʌm b(ə)l/

A

break or fall apart into small fragments

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consolidate (v)

/kən ˈsɒ lɪ deɪt/

A
  1. make something physically stronger or more solid

2. combine things to a single more effective or coherent whole

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sturdy (adj)

/ˈstəː di/

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strongly or solidly built

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robust (adj)

/rə(ʊ)ˈ bʌst/

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  1. sturdy in construction

2. (wine/food) strong and rich in flavour or smell

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