general vocab 3 Flashcards

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spoil(v)

A

to stop something from being enjoyable or successful

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be accounted + adj

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to have the opinion that somebody/something is a particular thing
In English law a person is accounted innocent until they are proved guilty.

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associate(v)

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to relate two things, people, etc in your mind

Most people associate this brand with good qualit

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anticipate(v)

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to expect something, or to prepare for something before it happens

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ideal(adj)

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perfect, or the best possible

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conduct(v)

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to organize or do something

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disturb(v)

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to interrupt what someone is doing by making noise or annoying them
Don’t disturb him, he needs to sleep.

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generate(v)

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to cause something to exist

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intend(v)

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to want and plan to do something

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favourable(adj)

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showing that you like or approve of someone or something, or making you like or approve of them
She made a very favourable impression on us.

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justifiable(adj)

A

having a good reason

justifiable anger

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constant(adj)

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happening a lot or all the time

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origin(n)

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the cause of something, or where something begins or comes from
This dish is Greek in origin

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conclusiveadj)

A

proving that something is true

conclusive evidence/proof

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recover(v)

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to become healthy or happy again after an illness, injury, or period of sadness

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precise(adj)

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exact and accurate