english ( 8 Feb ) + 16 Flashcards

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stagger

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a weak unsteady way of walking, as if you are about to fall

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estimate

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to form an idea of the cost, size, value, etc. of something, but without calculating it exactly

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infusion

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the act of adding something to something else in order to make it stronger or more successful

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4
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fiscal

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connected with government or public money, especially taxes

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welfare

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the general health, happiness and safety of a person, an animal or a group

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adjudicate

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to make an official decision about who is right between two groups or organizations that disagree

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thereby

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used to introduce the result of the action or situation mentioned

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8
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hyperbole

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a way of speaking or writing that makes something sound better, more exciting, more dangerous, etc. than it really is

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9
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jaunty

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showing that you are feeling confident and pleased with yourself

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10
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peril

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serious danger

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