Group 16 - Day 08 Flashcards

1
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bucket list

A

a list of things you want to do before you die

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2
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stroke

A

a medical condition caused by interruption of the blood flow in the brain

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3
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sedentary

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seated; sitting down

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4
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a lift

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an elevator

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5
Q

stitch-up

A

situation that has been manipulated to someone’s advantage

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6
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a motley crew

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a roughly organized group of people

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7
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pop-up (store)

A

temporary (store)

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8
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squash

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squeeze something into a restricted space

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9
Q

bucket

A

a roughly cylindrical container used for carrying liquids

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10
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kick the bucket

A

to die

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11
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shade

A

shelter from direct sunlight

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12
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rule with an iron fist

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(in politics) rigorous or despotic government

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13
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assault

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a physical attack

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14
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sexual assault

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a sexual act that a person is forced or threatened into doing

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15
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short-term

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in a short period of time or in the near future

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16
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long-term

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over a long period of time or in the distant future

17
Q

have a soft spot for

A

to have a (sentimental) weakness for something

18
Q

instant noodles

A

pasta that cooks very quickly

19
Q

meatballs

A

balls of ground meat

20
Q

raw

A

uncooked

21
Q

wholemeal bread

A

brown bread

22
Q

wholegrain rice

A

brown rice

23
Q

bench

A

a long seat, typically found in public spaces

24
Q

bank

A

a financial establishment that handles money

25
Q

neat

A

orderly or tidy

26
Q

barn

A

a large farm building used for storing grain or housing animals

27
Q

tent

A

a portable shelter made of cloth