June 3 Flashcards

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jugular

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(ˈdʒʌɡjʊlə)
adj
1. (Anatomy) of, relating to, or situated near the throat or neck
3. (Anatomy) short for jugular vein
4. go for the jugular to make a savage and destructive attack on an enemy’s weakest point

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tramp

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n

7. a person who travels about on foot, usually with no permanent home, living by begging or doing casual work

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prune off

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To remove something superfluous, undesirable, or unnecessary (from something else). A noun or pronoun can be used between “prune” and “off.”
We need to prune off these dead branches to allow the tree to grow new ones in their place.
As your career evolves, you’ll need to start pruning less relevant work experience off your résumé.

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throb

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  1. to pulsate or beat repeatedly, esp with increased force: to throb with pain.
  2. (of engines, drums, etc) to have a strong rhythmic vibration or beat
    n
    the act or an instance of throbbing, esp a rapid pulsation as of the heart: a throb of pleasure.
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masseuse

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масюююз

(Professions) a woman who gives massages, esp as a profession

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sag

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  1. To sink, droop, or settle from pressure or weight.
  2. To lose vigor, firmness, or resilience: My spirits sagged after I had been rejected for the job.
  3. To decline, as in value or price: Stock prices sagged after a short rally.
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