Lesson11 Flashcards

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destroy (v.)

destructive (adj.)
destructively (adv.)
destructiveness (n.)
destruction (n.)
destroyer (n.)
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to put an end to the existence of something

(syn.) ruin

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amenity (n.)

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something that makes life easier or more enjoyable

(syn.) convenience

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disperse (v.)

dispersed (adj.)

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to cause to move in many different directions

(syn.) circulate

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dwelling (n.)

dweller (n.)
dwell (v.)

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where people live

(syn.) house, abode

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element (n.)

elemental (adj.)
element (n.) *

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a part of the whole

  • environment
    (syn. ) component
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elementary (adj.)

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simple in structure, easy to do

(syn.) primary

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eliminate (v.)

eliminated (adj.)
elimination (n.)

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to remove, free oneself of something

(syn.) delete

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emphasize (v.)

emphatically (adv.)
emphatic (adj.)
emphasis (n.)

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to show that something is specially important or exceptional

(syn.) highlight

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encircle (v.)

encircled (adj.)

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to make a circle around

(syn.) surround

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erratic (adj.)

erratically (adv.)

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no regular pattern in thinking or movement; changeable without reason

(syn.) inconsistent

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exaggerate (v.)

exaggerated (adj.)
exaggeration (n.)

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to make something more than what it is

(syn.) overstate, embellish

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mention (v.)

mentioned (adj.)
mention (n.)

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to say; relate in written form

(syn.) remark

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pier (n.)

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a place where boats arrive to take on or land cargo and passengers

(syn.) dock

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prevalent (adj.)

prevalence (n.)

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existing widely or commonly

(syn.) commonplace

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release (v.)

release (n.)

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to allow to come out; to give freedom

(syn.) free

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