Lesson 1 und 2 Flashcards

1
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Abrupt

A

Quick; without warning
Syn. Sudden
There was an abrupt change in der weather.
After the incident everyone left abruptly

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2
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Acceptable

A

Allowable or satisfactory
Permissible
The idea was acceptable to everyone

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3
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Acclaim

A

Enthusiastic approval, applause
Syn. Praise
Isaac stern has won acclaim abroad

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4
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Actually

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Being in existence, real or factual
Syn. Truly
The actual time allotted to complete the test is 2 hours

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5
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Adverse

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Unfavorable

Adverse weather condition made it difficult to play the game

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6
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Autonomous

A

By itself; independent

Mexico became an auto kid state in 1817

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7
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Disapproval

A

Act of disagreeing; objection
The disapproval of the plan cause the experience nr to be abandoned
Condem or oppose their use

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8
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Disruptive

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Causing confusion; disturbing

The storm caused a disruption in bus service

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9
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Haphazardly

A

Having no order or pattern;
Arbitrarily; carelessly
It was obvious that the house was built haphazardly

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10
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Valid

A

Based on truths for facts
Convincing
The students has a valid reason for missing class

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11
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Withdraw

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To remove, take out; extract

The player withdraw from the competition

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12
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Advent

A

Arrival

With the advent of computers, many tasks have been made easier

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13
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Agile

A

Nimble

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14
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Albeit

A

In spite of the facts

Although

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15
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Appealing

A

Attractive;
Alluring
Through his speeches the candidate appealed to the voters

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16
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Celebrated

A

Acclaimed; renowned

17
Q

Collide

A

To hit one object; to be in opposition to

Crash

18
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Contemporary

A

Modern, up to date; current

19
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Distribute

A

Dispense

20
Q

Encourage

A

Stimulate; help; support

21
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Energetic

A

Vigorous; full of life, action

22
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Frail

A

Weak in health or in body

Fragile

23
Q

Refine

A

Perfect; to make pure; to improve

24
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Worthwhile

A

Value in doing something

Rewarding