List 2 Flashcards

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competition (noun)

A

a situation in which someone is trying to win something

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conscience (noun)

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the part of you that judges how moral your own actions are and makes you feel guilty about bad things that you have done or things you feel responsible for

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3
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controversy (noun)

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a lot of disagreement or argument about something

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4
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convenience (noun)

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when you want or as soon as you like

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5
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correspond (verb)

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to match or be similar to

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criticize (verb) (can be criticise US spelling)

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to express disapproval of someone or something

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curiosity (noun)

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an eager wish to know or learn about something

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8
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definite (adjective)

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fixed, certain or clear

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9
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desperate (adjective)

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very serious

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10
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determined (adjective)

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wanting to do something very much and not allowing anyone or any difficulties to stop you

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develop (verb)

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to (cause something to) grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger form

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dictionary (noun)

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book containing the definition of words

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13
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disastrous (adjective)

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extremely bad or unsuccessful

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14
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embarrass (verb)

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to cause someone to feel nervous, worried, or uncomfortable

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environment (noun)

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the air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live:

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equip, equipped (verb)

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to provide a person or a place with objects that are necessary for a particular purpose

17
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equipment (noun)

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the set of necessary tools, clothing, etc. for a particular purpose

18
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especially (adverb)

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1: very much; more than usual
2: for a particular reason

19
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exaggerate (verb)

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to make something seem larger, more important, better, or worse than it really is

20
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excellent (adjective)

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extremely good