english ( 11 Oct ) + 16 Flashcards

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paltry

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too small to be considered as important or useful

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relay

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a race between teams in which each member of the team runs one section of the race

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dormouse

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a small animal like a mouse, with a tail covered in fur

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sufficient

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enough for a particular purpose; as much as you need

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nuisance

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a thing, person or situation that is annoying or causes trouble or problems

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anaemia

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a medical condition in which somebody has too few red cells or too little haemoglobin in their blood, making them look pale and feel weak

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locker

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a small cupboard that can be locked, where you can leave your clothes, bags, etc. while you play a sport or go somewhere

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lock away

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to put somebody in prison

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primal

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connected with the earliest origins of life

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prima facie

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something seems true at first although it may be proved false later

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