General vocabulary Flashcards

1
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to scale

A

to climb to the top of something

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2
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a Sherpa

A

a mountain guide from the Himalaya mountains

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3
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Altitude

A

the height of a place above sea level

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4
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Breathless

A

not breathing easily

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5
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An ascent

A

a climb up a mountain or other object

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6
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Endurance

A

the ability to do something difficult for a long time

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7
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Kidneys

A

two organs in the body that process liquid waste

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8
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a hike

A

a long, hard walk

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9
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Prompt

verb, noun, adj

A
(of an event or fact) cause or bring about (an action or feeling).
adjective
1. rápido
2. pronto
noun
1. aviso
2. sugerencia
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10
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Scam

A

estafa

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11
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Shady

A

turbio

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12
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magalomania

A

obsession with the exercise of power, especially in the domination of others.
delusion about one’s own power or importance (typically as a symptom of manic or paranoid disorder).
mania de grandeza

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13
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kettle

A

tetera

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14
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hex

Sustantive, verb

A

sustantive
maleficio
Embrujar vrb

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15
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rice pudding

A

Arroz con leche

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16
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earl

A

Sustantive

conde, condesa

17
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leisure

A

sustantive
ocio, libre, tiempo libre
adj
de deporte

18
Q

Aging

A

the sequential or progressive change in an organism that leads to an increased risk of debility, disease, and death.
Envejecimiento

19
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Senescence

A

consists of these manifestations of the aging process. the condition or process of deterioration with age.
Senectud

20
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Hegemony

A

leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others.

21
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indefatigable

A

(of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly.
infatigable
incansable

22
Q

Resembling

A

similar to

parecido a

23
Q

Toiletries

A

articles used in washing and taking care of one’s body, such as soap, shampoo, and toothpaste.
Personal care products

24
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Midelstones

A

a stone set up beside a road to mark the distance in miles to a particular place.
an action or event marking a significant change or stage in development.
hitos

25
though | conjunction, adverb
aunque, si quiera sin embargo