episode 1 Flashcards

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encounter

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(verb)
to experience sth, especially sth unpleasant or difficult, while you are trying to do sth else
We encountered a great number of difficulties last week.
/ɪnˈkaʊntə(r)/

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froth

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(noun)
a mass of small bubbles, especially on the surface of a liquid
We had a glass of beer with thick froth on top.
/frɒθ /

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handicapped

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(adj)
suffering from a mental or physical handicap
The accident left him physically handicapped.
/ˈhændikæpt/

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kip

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(noun)
sleep
I must get some kip.
/kɪp/

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kitten

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(noun)
a young cat
I have a kitten.
/ˈkɪtn/

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lop

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(verb)
to cut down a tree
This tree has just been lopped.
/lɒp/

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ruin

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(verb)
to damage sth so badly
The storm ruined many houses yesterday.
/ˈruːɪn/

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confront

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(verb)
a problem needed to be dealt with smb
Most people when confronted with a horse will pat it.
/kənˈfrʌnt /

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confusing

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(adj)
difficult to understand
This instructions are so confusing.
/kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/

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define

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(verb)
explain what the meaning of the word/phrase is
The term “mental illness” is difficult to define.
/dɪˈfaɪn/

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