i: I Flashcards
1
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neat
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- She kept her desk extremely neat.
- You’ve got very neat handwriting!
2
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leak
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- a leaking pipe
- The roof was leaking.
3
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reveal
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- reveal something to reveal a secret
- Her expression revealed nothing.
- The identity of the buyer has not been revealed.
4
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sleeve
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- a dress with short/long sleeves
- Dan rolled up his sleeves and washed his hands.
5
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greed
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- Nothing would satisfy her greed for power.*
- His actions were motivated by greed.*
6
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breed
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- Greyhounds were originally bred as hunting dogs.
- Many animals breed only at certain times of the year.
7
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proceed
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- Work is proceeding slowly.
- He left detailed instructions about the best way to proceed.
8
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peel
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- to peel an orange/a banana
- Have you peeled the potatoes?
9
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teen
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Both my daughters are in their teens
a teenage girl/boy
10
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knit
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- I knitted this cardigan myself.*
- Society is knit together by certain commonly held beliefs.*
- The bone failed to knit correctly.
11
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fit
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- That jacket fits well.
- The key doesn’t fit the lock.
12
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mill
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- The old mill has been converted into apartments.
- a textile/woollen mill
13
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dill
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14
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fill
A
15
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pitch
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- Speculation has reached such a pitch that a decision will have to be made immediately.
- Each company was given ten minutes to make its pitch.
16
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lick
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17
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chick
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18
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slip
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19
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din
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the fans made an awful din. ▸ verb
20
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tin
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21
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grid
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a grid of tree-lined streets
22
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instant
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we can’t promise instant solutions.
23
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dissipate
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