List1 Flashcards
1
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Intense longing for something
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Yearn
2
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A thing attached to something larger or more important
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Appendage
3
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To come between to alter a situation
To interrupt a conversation
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Intervene
4
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Lack of energy or enthusiasm
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Lethargy
5
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An inhabitant of a particular place
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Denizen
6
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Fearless and adventurous
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Intrepid
7
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To get off the subject in see how or writing
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Digress
8
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Prevent someone from accomplishing something
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Thwart
9
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Use of few words in writing or speech
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Brevity
10
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A line of waiting people or vehicles
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Queue
11
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Move without interruption from one thing to another
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Segue
12
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Abnormal fear of being in public spaces and crowds
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Agoraphobia
13
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Other words for yearn
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- Crave
2.covet - yearn to possess or have something
14
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Other words for appendage
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- addition
2.addendum- additional material added at the end of book or document , in order to correct, clarify or supplement something - accessory- a thing which can be added to something in order to make it more useful, versatile or attractive
- Attachment
- Adjunct - a thing added to something else as a supplementary rather than an essential part
15
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Other words of intervene
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- Intercede- intervene on behalf of another
- Referee- an official who watches a game or match so closely to ensure that the rules are adhered to and arbitrate on matters arising from a play
- Mediate- intervene between people in a dispute to bring bring about an agreement or reconciliation ( restore of friendly relations)
- Interpose oneself- place or insert between one thing and another
- Intrude- put one’s left deliberately into a place or situation where one is unwelcome or uninvited