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May2023 Flashcards

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conventionally

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She is not conventionally beautiful, but there is something very attractive about her.

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conventional

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conventional behaviour/attitudes/clothes

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convention

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傳統,習俗,常規,慣例,大會

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genetically modified

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genetically modified food/crops

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adoption

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領養, for adoption(採納)

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differentiate

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We do not differentiate between our employees on the basis of their race, religion, or national origin.

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distinguish

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He’s colour-blind and can’t distinguish (the difference) between red and green easily.

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drought

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This year severe drought has ruined the crops.

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anticipated

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=Expect
We don’t anticipate any trouble.
The cost of living in Ireland may be higher than anticipated.

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prerequisite

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Passing a written test is a prerequisite for taking the advanced course. ((a thing that is required as a prior condition for something else to happen or exist.))

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patrol

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A security guard with a dog patrols the building site at night.

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alternate (adj)

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Due to an emergency, the plane landed at an alternate airport.

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alternate (v)

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The light and dark woods alternate to form an elegant pattern around the window.

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encompass

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The festival is to encompass everything from music, theatre, and ballet to literature, cinema, and the visual arts.

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interchangeably

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Should they be used interchangeably?

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cumulative

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The cumulative effect of using so many chemicals on the land could be disastrous.

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skillset and competency

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Competencies encompass skills, along with knowledge and behavior.

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18
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hypothetical

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had a discussion about hypothetical example/situation

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simply

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I don’t like my job - I simply do it for the money.

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20
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excessive

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Excessive exercise can sometimes cause health problems

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21
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scoliosis

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sco li o sis (my back)

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counterparts

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Young Django developers in Taiwan, in general, are paid less than their Japanese counterparts.

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canvas

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Use a canvas to cover the boat.

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roster

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If you look on the duty roster, you’ll see when you’re working.

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look up

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I hope things will start to look up in the new year.
Our financial situation is looking up at last.

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solidify

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He solidified his commitment to the treaty, giving a forceful speech in favour of it.

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ordinary

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Her last concert was no ordinary performance. (= a very special)

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extensive

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Her knowledge of music is extensive. /extensive repairs to the motorway

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29
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omit

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She was omitted from the list of contributors to the report.

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30
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deprived

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The Prince’s tour conveniently omitted the most deprived areas of the city.
She comes from a deprived background.

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tragically

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He is the most soulful and tragically complex character in the story.

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32
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trivial

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I don’t know why he gets so upset about something so trivial.

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33
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cartwheel

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側手翻

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34
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lavishly

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There’s no question that pharmaceutical companies spend lavishly on advertising.

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nostalgia

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Hearing that song again filled him with nostalgia. /a wave of nostalgia

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36
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derelict

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The theatre has been left to stand derelict.

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37
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ace

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I was up all night studying, but it was worth it - I aced my chemistry final.

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38
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terminology

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scientific terms

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39
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cognitive

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Some of her cognitive functions have been impaired.

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optimize

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We need to optimize our use of the existing technology.

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41
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interval

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We see each other at regular intervals - usually about once a month.
In the event of fire, the alarm will sound at 15-second intervals

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precisely

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What do you think the problem is, precisely?

43
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crafty

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I have some crafty ideas

44
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algorithm

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Music apps use algorithms to predict the probability that fans of one particular band will like another.

45
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compel

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The new circumstances compelled a change in policy.

46
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simplicity

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The advantage of the plan is its simplicity.

47
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acrobatic

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acrobatic jumps

48
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defrost

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When you get a build-up of ice in your freezer, you know it’s time to defrost it.

49
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expedite

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Something needs to be done to expedite the process.

50
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seamless

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seamless tights

51
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badge

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She has all sorts of different badges pinned to her school bag.

52
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bellboy

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porter

53
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serenity

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I admired her serenity in the midst of so much chaos.

54
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midst

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I’m sorry but I’m too busy - I’m in the midst of writing a report.

55
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loaded

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very rich

56
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hypocrite

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they pretend to have qualities, beliefs, or feelings that they do not really have.

57
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derail

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You have derailed him from his civilian life.

57
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civilian

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How many civilians died in the Vietnam War?

58
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uphold

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Freedom of the press must be upheld.

59
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press report

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press photographers

60
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arise

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Should the opportunity arise, I’d love to go to Norway.

61
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deliberation

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After much deliberation, she decided to accept their offer.

62
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jury

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After five days of deliberations, the jury decided on a verdict.

63
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psychometric

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psychometric tests measure aspects of mental ability, personality and aptitude.

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aptitude

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He has no aptitude for sport.

65
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tremendous

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When you’ve been climbing alone for hours, there’s a tremendous sense of camaraderie 志同道合 when you meet another climber.

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proximity

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The best thing about the location of the house is its proximity to the town centre.

67
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terrain

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The car handles particularly well on rough terrain.

68
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will

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Have you made a will yet?

69
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grave consequences/ serious repercussion

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Any decrease in tourism could have serious repercussions for the local economy.

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accredited

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officially recognized or approved

71
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bureau

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bureau chief

71
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comparative

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“More difficult” is the comparative of “difficult”.

72
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outpatient

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an outpatient clinic

73
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Forensic

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Forensic examination / forensic evidence

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courageous

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It was a cour’ageous decision to resign in protest at the company’s pollution record.

75
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gelato/sorbet

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g.’la.tol/ ‘sor.bei

76
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constrain

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Don’t feel constrained to do what he says - he has no authority.
A common language often constrains one’s thinking, thereby inhibiting the development of radically new models.

77
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thereby

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there.bye
A common language often constrains one’s thinking, thereby inhibiting the development of radically new models.

78
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a sense of inferiority

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His ill treatment as a child had given him a strong sense of inferiority.

78
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ebullient

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very energetic

79
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AI

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artificial intelligence

80
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slave

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I refuse to be a slave to technology.

81
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rigorous

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rigorous testing
The planes have to undergo rigorous safety checks.

82
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adolescent

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He looked uncomfortable, like a self-conscious adolescent who’s gone to the wrong party.

83
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adjunct

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Adjunct Faculty are responsible for creating a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals; and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided.

83
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testimonial

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She sent a testimonial from her former employer when applying for the post.

84
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due date

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She had her baby on September 5th, ten days after her due date.

85
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Appendix

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plural : ap’pendices
The drawings of the apartment can be found in Appendix 6.
輔助作用，依附主體文件而存在

86
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annex

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獨立的文件附件 沒有主要文件的存在人們也能看懂
This certificate is very long because it annexes lots of documents.

87
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Attachment

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only on email.
Beware of emails with attachments from unknown sources; they may contain viruses.

88
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simultaneously

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Two children answered the teacher’s question simultaneously.

89
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statutory

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statutory obligations法定義務

90
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occupant

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The previous occupants were an Italian family.

91
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tenancy

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a two-year tenancy
How long is a tenant contract?
How long is a tenancy agreement?

92
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subsidize

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The refugees live in subsidized housing provided by the authorities.subsidize

93
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ordinance

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a law or rule made by a government or authority

94
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hereby

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formal. officially
I hereby pronounce you man and wife.
I hereby declare that the information provided is true and correct.

95
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thereby

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as a result of
Diets that are high in saturated fat clog up our arteries, thereby reducing the blood flow to our hearts and brains.

96
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whereby

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They’ve set up a plan whereby you can spread the cost over a two-year period.

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