English Flashcards

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Creche ( kresh slow )

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a nursery where babies and young children are cared for during the working day.

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intertwine

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connect or link (two or more things) closely.
“as with most traditions, fact and fiction have become inextricably intertwined”

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inextricably

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in a way that is impossible to disentangle or separate.
“for many top executives, golf and business are inextricably linked”

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travesty

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a false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.
“the absurdly lenient sentence is a travesty of justice”

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apathy

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lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
“widespread apathy among students”

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charm

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the power or quality of delighting, attracting, or fascinating others.
“his charm has captivated the media”

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innuendo

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an allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.
“she’s always making sly innuendoes”

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anoint

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smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony.
“high priests were anointed with oil”

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