File 08 - Useful words and phrases Flashcards
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aches and pains
/eɪks ænd peɪnz/
The spa says the heat helps remove impurities from the body and is also good for aches and pains.
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army n
/ˈɑːmi/
Which army won a famous victory at Thermopylae?
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attack v
/əˈtæk/
What year were the September 11 attacks on New York and Washington, D.C.?
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battlefield n
/ˈbætlfiːld/
I went outside and had a look at the battlefield, which covers 3,500 acres of flat countryside near the town of Gettysburg.
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client n
/ˈklaɪənt/
Dino would never say no to a client’s request.
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handkerchief n
/ˈhæŋkətʃɪf/
She has a handkerchief around her face for protection.
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heaven n
/ˈhevn/
When I was little, my dad bought me a Union cap and a toy rifle and let me play on the battlefield. I was in heaven.
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humid adj
/ˈhjuːmɪd/
Sitting on the floor, slowly breathing the hot and humid air, I see a thermometer near where the eggs are cooked.
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insomnia n
/ɪnˈsɒmniə/
I’m suffering from insomnia. I just can’t sleep.
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leader n
/ˈliːdə(r)/
Which country was Mustafa Atatürk the leader of?
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magic n
/ˈmædʒɪk/
I wanted to go back to the magic places of my youth.
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maintain v
/meɪnˈteɪn/
How do you maintain the condition of your hair?
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mat n
/mæt/
Inside the sauna, I sat on a mat to stop my legs from burning.
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mat n
/mæt/
Inside the sauna, I sat on a mat to stop my legs from burning.
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mind and body
/maɪnd ænd ˈbɒdi/
It’s so relaxing. It’s good for your mind and body.
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monarchy n
/ˈmɒnəki/
Which of these countries is not a monarchy today?
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nostalgia n
/nɒˈstældʒə/
Shortly after my father died, I was seized with nostalgia for the holidays we had when I was a child.
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oven n
/ˈʌvn/
I’m going to cook the chicken in the oven.
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pity n
/ˈpɪti/
It is a pity that so much of the town of Gettysburg has been spoiled with ugly tourist shops.
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recharge v
/riːˈtʃɑːdʒ/
I had a weekend of doing nothing so I could recharge.
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relief n
/rɪˈliːf/
My first feeling is relief. It’s deeply freezing – my arms sting immediately – but somehow it’s bearable.
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request n
/rɪˈkwest/
Dino would never say no to a client’s request.
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reward n
/rɪˈwɔːd/
There is a £20,000 reward for information leading to the capture of the criminal.
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sauna n
/ˈsɔːnə/
Inside the sauna, I sat on a mat to stop my legs from burning.
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scalp n
/skælp/
As I stand up to look at it, I feel the heat on my scalp and nose.
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scalp n
/skælp/
As I stand up to look at it, I feel the heat on my scalp and nose.
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thermometer n
/θəˈmɒmɪtə(r)/
Sitting on the floor, slowly breathing the hot and humid air, I see a thermometer near where the eggs are cooked.
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tour n
/tɔː(r)/
Guided tours in English are offered several times a day for a small fee.
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war n
/wɔː(r)/
During which war was the Battle of Gettysburg fought?
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warning n
/ˈwɔːnɪŋ/
They gave no warning of the attack.
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wrap v
/ræp/
I think it’s going to be cold today, so remember to wrap up warm.
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bearable adj
/ˈbeərəbl/
My first feeling is relief. It’s deeply freezing – my arms sting immediately – but somehow it’s bearable.
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blanket v
/ˈblæŋkɪt/
It was so cold I wrapped myself in a blanket.
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bullet n
/ˈbʊlɪt/
A bullet from a gun was found at the crime scene.
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chill n
/tʃɪl/
The chill in the room made me put on a jumper.
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chronic adj
/ˈkrɒnɪk/
It can help people with chronic pain or skin problems.
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construction n
/kənˈstrʌkʃn/
Construction began in 532 and the building was completed in 537.
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display n
/dɪˈspleɪ/
One interesting thing was a display about the Gettysburg Address.
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drip v
/drɪp/
I could feel the sweat slowly drip into my eyes.
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equipment n
/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
What exercise equipment have you got at home?
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fitness n
/ˈfɪtnəs/
My fitness is terrible. I need to start running again.
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gentle adj
/ˈdʒentl/
It was quite gentle exercise so I wasn’t too tired.
