episode 2 Flashcards

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maintain

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(verb): make smt continue at the same level
noun=maintenance
Ex: She maintained to be silent all the conference.

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obstacle

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(noun): a situation that makes u difficult to achieve smt
Syn=hindrance
Ex: A lack of qualifications can be a major obstacle to finding a job

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permit

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(verb): allow smb to do smt/ allow smt to happen
noun=permission
Ex: They are permitted to go to the library on weekends.

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profitable

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(adjective): likely to make money
noun=profit
Syn=rewarding
Ex: It is more profitable to sell that goods.

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urban

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(adjective)=connected with a town/city

Ex: It caused damage to both urban and rural environments.

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decorate

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(verb)=make smt more attractive by putting things on this
noun=decoration
Syn=adorn
Ex: They are decorating their rooms.

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brilliant

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(adjective): extremely clever/impressive
noun=brilliance
Ex: What a brilliant idea!

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detour

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(noun): a longer route you take to avoid problems

Ex: It’s worth making a detour to see the village.

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attach

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(verb): join smt to an other
noun=attachment
Ex: I attach my CV for your information.

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feeble

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(adj): very weak
Ex: He is a feeble old man.
noun=feebleness

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