English #4 Flashcards

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Entrepreneur

A

someone who starts their own business, especially when this involves seeing a new opportunity

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2
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Philanthropist

A

person who helps the poor, especially by giving them money

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3
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Prominent

A

very well known and important

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4
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Accolade

A

(something you earn or receive) praise and approval

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5
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Bewildered

A

confused and uncertain

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6
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Prospective

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people who are expected to buy something, employ someone, become parents, etc.

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7
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Venue

A

the place where a public event or meeting happens

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8
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Frolic

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to play and behave in a happy way

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9
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Squalid

A

(of places) extremely dirty and unpleasant, often because of lack of money

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10
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Ravage

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to cause great damage to something

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11
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Poignant

A

causing or having a very sharp feeling of sadness

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12
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Emulate

A

to copy something achieved by someone else and try to do it as well as they have

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13
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Vexation

A

worry or anger

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14
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Squall

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a sudden strong wind or short storm

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15
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Plough through

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to go through a substance or an area of something with difficulty

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