english vocab #3 Flashcards

1
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recognize the fact or importance or quality of

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acknowledge

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2
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one of two or more available possibilities

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alternative

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3
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a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

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anecdote

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4
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suitable or proper in the circumstances

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appropriate

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5
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turn away (one’s eyes or thoughts)

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avert

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6
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truthful and straightforward; frank

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candid

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7
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force or oblige (someone) to do something

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compel

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8
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(of a person or group) act in accordance with a wish or command

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comply

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9
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giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive

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concise

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10
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likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme

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drastic

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