ESLPOD [081;082;083] Flashcards

1
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toward or at the rear of a ship, submarine, or aircraft

A

aft

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2
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one of the separate parts of a container or place where things are stored

A

compartment

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3
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a piece of tube, or a system of tubes

A

tubing

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4
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the act of floating on or in water

A

flotation

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5
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to try to corrupt or influence somebody or affect the outcome of something

A

tamper

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6
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a room with a toilet and a washbasin, especially on an airplane

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lavatory

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7
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the practice of obeying a law, rule, or request

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compliance

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8
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a large notice in a public place, used for advertising something or carried in order to protest against or support something

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placard

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9
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to put something somewhere while you are not using it

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stow

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10
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to do the same things all the time so that you become bored, or to be in a situation where it is impossible to make progress

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in a rut

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11
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to be/become so involved in something difficult or complicated that you cannot do anything else:

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get bogged down

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12
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happening every day as part of your normal life

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day to day

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13
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something that is annoying or disappointing

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(That’s a bit of a) bummer.

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14
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to look at something quickly, especially secretly or from behind something

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peek

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15
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very lively or busy

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hopping

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16
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an amount of money that you pay in some restaurants or clubs in addition to the cost of the food and drink

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cover charge

17
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to pay the bill

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pick up the tab

18
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a formal meal prepared for a large number of people on an important occasion

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banquet

19
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a fee charged at some restaurants for serving wine and other alcoholic drinks that customers bring in from elsewhere

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corkage (fee)

20
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lunch, especially a formal lunch for a lot of people

A

luncheon