j-q Flashcards

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jacket /ˈdʒæk.ɪt/

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a short coat:

a leather/denim/tweed jacket

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Kansas /ˈkæn.zəs/

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a state in the central US, whose capital city is Topeka:

We’re not in Kansas anymore.

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knight /naɪt/

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a man given a rank of honour by a British king or queen because of his special achievements, and who has the right to be called “Sir”:
He hopes to be made a knight for his work at the Bank of England.

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know /nəʊ/

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“Where did he go?” “I don’t know.”

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law /lɔː/

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a rule, usually made by a government, that is used to order the way in which a society behaves:
There are laws against drinking in the street.

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lawyer /ˈlɔɪ.ər/ (r küçük)

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someone whose job is to give advice to people about the law and speak for them in court:
I want to see my lawyer before I say anything.

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lead v /liːd/

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to control a group of people, a country, or a situation:

I think we’ve chosen the right person to lead the expedition

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lead pb /led/

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a chemical element that is a very heavy, soft, dark grey, poisonous metal, used especially in the past on roofs and for pipes and also for protection against radiation:
lead pipes

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live adjective /laɪv/

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having life:
Millions of live animals are shipped around the world each year.
There was a tank of live lobsters in the restaurant.

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live verb /lɪv/

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He only lived a few days after the accident.

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logic /ˈlɒdʒ.ɪk/

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a particular way of thinking, especially one that is reasonable and based on good judgment:
I fail to see the logic behind his argument.

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logical /ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

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using reason:

a logical choice/conclusion

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loose /luːs

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not firmly held or fastened in place:

There were some loose wires hanging out of the wall.

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lose /luːz/

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to no longer have something because you do not know where it is:
I’ve lost my ticket.
He’s always losing his car keys.

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luggage /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/

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he bags, suitcases, etc. that contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling:
We bought some new luggage for our trip.

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magic /ˈmædʒ.ɪk/

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the use of special powers to make things happen that would usually be impossible, such as in stories for children:
The group is known for its belief in witchcraft and magic.

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magician /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/

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a person who has magic powers in stories, or who performs tricks for entertainment:
Merlin was the magician in the stories of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.

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maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/

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to continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less:
The army has been brought in to maintain order in the region.

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maintenance /ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/ (ortasaki ə küçük)

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the work needed to keep a road, building, machine, etc. in good condition:
Old houses need a lot of maintenance.

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marvellous  UK (US marvelous)
UK  /ˈmɑː.vəl.əs/   (ortasaki ə küçük)
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extremely good:

He’s done a marvellous job of the decorating.

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minute noun /ˈmɪn.ɪt/

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used in spoken English to mean a very short time:

Hang on/Wait a minute - I just have to get my bag.

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minute adjective /maɪˈnjuːt/

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extremely small:

a minute amount/quantity

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mountain /ˈmaʊn.tɪn/

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a raised part of the earth’s surface, much larger than a hill, the top of which might be covered in snow:
The Matterhorn is one of the biggest mountains in Europe.

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mountainous /ˈmaʊn.tɪ.nəs/

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having a lot of mountains:
a mountainous region

very big:
mountainous waves

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now /naʊ/

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at the present time, not in the past or future:

She used to be a teacher, but now she works in publishing.

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object /ˈɒb.dʒɪkt/

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a thing that you can see or touch but that is not usually a living animal, plant, or person:
a solid/material/physical object

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pacific /pəˈsɪf.ɪk/

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belonging to or relating to the Pacific Ocean

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perfect verb /pəˈfekt/

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to make something free from faults:

He is keen to perfect his golfing technique.

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perfect adjective /ˈpɜː.fekt/

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complete and correct in every way, of the best possible type or without fault:
a perfect day

30
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pigeon /ˈpɪdʒ.ən/

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a large, usually grey bird that is often seen in towns sitting on buildings in large groups, and is sometimes eaten as food

güvercin

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pleasant /ˈplez.ənt/ (ə küçük)

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enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or easy to like:

a pleasant climate/smile/person

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please /pliːz/

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used to make a request more polite:

Could I have two coffees and a tea, please?

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prefer /prɪˈfɜːr/

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to like, choose, or want one thing rather than another:

Do you prefer hot or cold weather?

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preference /ˈpref.ər.əns/

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the fact that you like something or someone more than another thing or person:
Her preference is for comfortable rather than stylish clothes.

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queue /kjuː/

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a line of people, usually standing or in cars, waiting for something:
Are you in the queue for tickets?

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quite /kwaɪt/

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completely:

The two situations are quite different.

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quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/

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making very little noise:

She spoke in a quiet voice so as not to wake him.