Letter A-Table 1 Flashcards

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1
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ability

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the skill or talent to do something

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2
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abroad

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in a foreign country, e.g. She worked abroad for a year.

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3
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absence

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not being in a place where you are expected

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4
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absolute

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total, complete

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5
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absorb

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to soak a liquid up

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6
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accent

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the way you pronounce words, which shows where you are from

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7
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accept

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to take willingly something that is offered; to say ‘yes’ to an offer, invitation, etc

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8
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accommodation

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a place to live or stay

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9
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to accompany somebody

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to travel or go somewhere with somebody

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10
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accurate

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done exactly and carefully

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11
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to accuse somebody (of something)

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to say that somebody has done something wrong or is guilty of something

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12
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to achieve something

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to succeed in doing something or getting something

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13
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to acknowledge

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to accept that something is true

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14
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to acquire something

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to gain something by your own efforts, ability or behaviour

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15
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across

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from one side to the other side

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16
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active

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always busy doing things, especially physical activities

17
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to adapt

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to change your behaviour in order to deal more successfully with a new situation

18
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admiration

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a feeling you have for someone or something when you think they are very good or very beautiful

19
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adventure

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an exciting, dangerous or interesting event or journey