Lesson 2 Flashcards

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advantage

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n. something that may help one to be successful or to gain something
syn. benefit

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2
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advent

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n. the coming or appearance of something

syn. arrival

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agile

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adj. able to move in a quick and easy way

syn. nimble

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4
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albeit

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conj. in spite of the facts, regardless of the fact

syn. although

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5
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appealing

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adj. attractive or interesting

syn. alluring

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celebrated

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adj. acclaimed, well-known and popular

syn. renowned

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7
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circumvent

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v. to go around, avoid

syn. evade

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8
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collide

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v. to hit one object against another with violence force, to be in opposition
syn. crash

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9
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contemporary

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adj. modern, up-to-date, or (n.) a person living at the same time as another person
syn. current

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10
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distribute

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v. to divide among people or to give out

syn. dispense

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encourage

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v. to promote, help, or support

syn. stimulate

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12
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energetic

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adj. full or life, action, or power

syn. vigorous

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13
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frail

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adj. weak in health or in body

syn. fragile

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14
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heyday

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n. a high point of success or abundance

syn. pinnacle

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15
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myth

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n. an invented story or idea

syn. legend

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16
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refine

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v. to make pure, to improve

syn. perfect(verb)

17
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worthwhile

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adj. value in doing something

syn. rewarning