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English Intermediate 2 Flashcards

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Over

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  • Covering someone or something. “I put the blanket over her”.
  • Above or higher than something. “A huge plane flew over our heads”.
  • From one side to the other side. “I climbed over the wall”.
  • During a particular period of time. “I was in Bogotá over the summer”.
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Afterwards

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  • After something else has happened. “I did my homework and went swimming afterwards”; “He told me afterwards that he hadn’t enjoyed the film”.
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Through

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  • From one end or side of something to the other. “The River Seine flows through Paris”.
  • From the beginning to the end of something. “He worked through the night”.
  • Because of someone or something. “She got the job through hard work”.
  • Using something, or with someone’s help. “I met my boyfriend through my brother”.
  • From one time until another time. “The store is open Monday through Friday”.
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Chance

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  • The possibility that something will happen. “She has a small chance of passing the exam”.
  • The opportunity to do something. “I didn’t get a chance to talk to you at the party”.
  • The way something happens because of luck. “I saw her by chance”.
  • A risk. “There’s a chance of injury in almost any sport”.
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Tricky

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  • Difficult. “A tricky question”; “a tricky person to deal with”; “a tricky problem”.
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Rollercoasters

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  • An exciting entertainment that is like a fast train that goes up and down very steep slopes.
  • I’m absolutely terrified of being upside down.
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Slightly (adverb)

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  • A little. “I find it slightly worrying”: “I’m still slightly worried about it”.
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Instance (noun)

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  • For example. “Many teenagers earn money, for instance by cleaning cars”.
  • An example of a particular type of event, situation, or behavior. “There have been several instances of violence in the school”.
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Exhilarating (adjective)

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  • Making you feel very excited and happy. “An exhilarating walk in the mountains”; “an exhilarating experience”.
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Guilty (adjective)

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  • Feeling bad because you have done something wrong. “I feel so guilty about missing her party”.
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Odd (adjective)

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  • Strange or unusual. “There is something odd about her”.

- Not happening often or regularly. “She writes in odd hours here and there”; “He does odd jobs for extra cash”.

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Guess (verb)

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  • To give an answer or opinion about something without knowing all the facts. “Guess how old he is”; “how did you guess I was pregnant?”.
  • Used when you think something is probably true. “I guess you’re angry with me”.
  • An opinion that you have formed by guessing. “My guess is she probably won’t come”.
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Even (adverb)

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  • Used to emphasize something that is surprising. “Everyone danced, even Felipe”.
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Even better, faster, smaller

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  • Used when comparing things, to emphasize the difference (aún más). “Alex will be even taller than his father”.
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Folks (plural noun)

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  • An informal word for a group of people. “Some folks have been waiting over an hour to buy tickets”; “Well, folks, thanks for watching my presentation”.
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Fed up (adjective)

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  • Bored, annoyed, or disappointed. “I’m fed up with my job”; “I’m fed up with cleaning up after you all the time”.
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Brave (adjective)

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  • Showing no fear of dangerous or difficult things. “A brave soldier”; “It was a brave decision to quit her job and start her own business”.
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Tip (verb)

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  • Small amount of money that you give to a person who gives you a service. “The taxi driver was so rude to her that she didn’t tip him”.
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Budget (noun)

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  • The amount of money you can spend on something. “An annual budget of $40 million dollars”.
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Wages (plural noun)

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  • Money you earn from working
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Income (noun)

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  • Money people receive, usually from working. “More help is needed for people on low incomes”.
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Banned

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officially not allowed

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Dine (verb)

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  • To eat the main meal of the day, usually in the evening. “I hate dining alone”; “He once dined with the president of France”.
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Embarrassment (noun)

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  • Feeling shy. “I could have died of embarrassment”; “She felt embarrassment at his behavior”.
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Offence (noun)

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  • Feeling upset, hurt or annoyed. “Do you think he took offence at what I said about his hair?”.
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Handy (adjective)

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  • Useful or convenient. “A handy container”; “First-time visitors to France will find this guide particularly handy”.
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Desperately (adverb)

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  • Extremely or very much. “He was desperately ill”; “The desperately wanted a child”; “He was desperately in love with her”.
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Spare (adjective)

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  • It is available to use because it’s extra. “Do you have a spare pen?”; “We have a spare room if you want to stay overnight with us”.
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Rather (adverb)

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  • Quite, to a slight degree. “It’s rather cold today, isn’t it?”; “That’s rather s difficult book”.
  • More accurately, more exactly. “He’s my sister’s friend really, rather than me”.
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Rather than (adverb)

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  • Preference, instead of. “I think I’d like to stay at home this evening rather than go out”; “I prefer photographing people rather than places”.
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Bet (verb)

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  • You mean you are certain that it is true or will happen (apostar). “I bet he won’t come”; “I bet you can’t guess how old he is”; “I bet you can’t eat all that food on your plate”.
  • To risk money. “I bet you $50.00 that I’ll get there before you”.
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Gap year

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  • Year that you spend travelling, often with friends, usually after finishing school and before starting university. Some gap year travelers work while they are travelling, for example in bars and restaurants.
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Adventure (noun)

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  • An unusual, difficult, and sometimes dangerous journey. “She had some exciting adventures in Colombia”; “We got lost in Milan. It was quite an adventure”.
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Backpacking (noun)

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  • Travelling to and visiting lots of different countries, carrying everything that you need for your journey in a bag that you carry on your back. “A backpacking trip”; “Can America be cheap enough for backpacking?”.
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Loving (adjective)

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  • Showing affection, showing a lot of love toward someone. “A loving relationship”; “He’s a very loving child”.
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Independence (noun)

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  • The state of not being controlled or helped by others. “I’s important that parents should allow their children some independence”.
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Independent (adjective)

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  • Not controlled by other things, free. “An independent organization”; “It’s hard to obtain truly independent financial advice”.
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fur (noun)

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  • Soft hair (used about animals). “A fur coat”; “She stroked the rabbit’s soft fur”.
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Furry (adjective)

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  • Having a lot of soft hair (used about animals). “Small furry animals”.
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Comforting (adjective)

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  • Making you feel less worried or sad. “I found her words very comforting”
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Comfort (noun)

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  • A nice feeling of being relaxed and not in pain. “She evidently dresses for comfort”; “It’s a little too hot for comfort”.
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Stubborn (adjective)

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  • Not changing your attitude or opinion, even if there is a good reason to. “They have huge arguments because they’re both so stubborn”.
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Tolerant (adjective)

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  • Accepting opinions of others, or able to put up with difficult conditions or treatment. “People in Italy are more tolerant of children in public spaces than in Britain”.
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Hunt (verb)

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  • Chase and kill another animal for food. “Some animals hunt at night”; “So why people still go hunting?”.
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Plenty (pronoun, noun, adverb)

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  • More than enough. “They’re always had plenty of money”; “This car cost me plenty”; “Take plenty of exercises”.
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Supper (noun)

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  • Evening meal. “They had an early supper before going to the cinema”.
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Homely (adjective)

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  • Simple and comfortable like at home. “The hotel was homely and comfortable”.
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Countryside (noun)

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  • Natural or farmland outside towns and cities. “The countryside around there is beautiful”; “I dislike walking and I hate the countryside”.
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Friendly (adjective)

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  • Pleasant and helpful. “A friendly face”; “I’m on friendly terms with my teacher”.

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