June 2014 Flashcards by Alberto Demo | Brainscape

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Amid

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In an atmosphere or against a background of: ‘talks broke down amid accusations of a hostile takeover bid.’

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Shred

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He didn’t show any sheds of remorse.

‘In shreds’: very badly damaged, destroyed or ruined. My reputation will be in shreds.

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Calf

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Vitello

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