Lesson 2 Flashcards
1
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to lessen
A
become less, diminish
the years have lessened the gap in age between us
2
Q
perplexing
A
very puzzling
perplexing problem
3
Q
an apparatus
A
structure, system, framework
the apparatus of government
4
Q
to swap for
A
exchange, trade
we swapped phone numbers, i swapped my busy life for a peace village retreat
5
Q
to insist
A
demand something forcefully, not accepting a refusal
She insisted on carrying her own bag
6
Q
scope
A
background, range, extend
Its not the scope of my duties
7
Q
survey
A
study, look over, review
the survey of the relevant literature
8
Q
to cease
A
to stop
cities cease to be port cities
9
Q
venture
A
travel, risk journey
she went out into blizzard
10
Q
blizzard
A
snowstorm
11
Q
beverage
A
drink
hotels provide their customers with food and beverage
