Levels 4-6 Week 2 Flashcards

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Common knowledge

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Definition: Information that most people know.

Example: It’s common knowledge that smoking is bad for your health.

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Concentrate

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Definition: To focus on something carefully.

Example: She needs a quiet place to concentrate on her homework.

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Consequences

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Definition: Results or effects of an action, often negative.

Example: If you don’t study, the consequences could be failing the exam.

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Cram

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Definition: To study a lot in a short period before a test.

Example: He crammed all night for the math exam.

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Cut down on

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Definition: To reduce the amount of something.

Example: I need to cut down on sugar to stay healthy.

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Demand for

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Definition: The need or desire for something in the market.

Example: There is a high demand for new smartphones every year.

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Disabled

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Definition: Having a physical or mental condition that makes it harder to do certain things.

Example: The school has ramps for disabled students in wheelchairs.

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Distract

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Definition: To take someone’s attention away from something.

Example: The noise from the street distracted me while I was working.

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Drop out of

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Definition: To leave school or a course before finishing it.

Example: He dropped out of college to start his own business.

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Entry-level position

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Definition: A job that requires little experience and is often for beginners.

Example: She got an entry-level position at the company right after graduating.

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