english ( 5 Feb ) + 4 Flashcards

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arduous

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involving a lot of effort and energy, especially over a period of time

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redemption

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the act of saving or state of being saved from the power of evil

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negotiate

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to try to reach an agreement by formal discussion

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disseminate

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to spread information, knowledge, etc. so that it reaches many people

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heirloom

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a valuable object that has belonged to the same family for many years

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ember

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​a piece of wood or coal that is not burning but is still red and hot after a fire has died

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hash out

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to discuss something carefully and completely in order to reach an agreement or decide something

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upend

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to turn somebody/something the wrong way up or onto one end

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alien

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a person who is not a citizen of the country in which they live or work

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reliance

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the fact of being able to rely on somebody/something

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