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Month 1 Flashcards

1
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adjust

A

to change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable

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2
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adjustment

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a small change

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forecast n.

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a statement of what is judged likely to happen in the future, especially in connection with a particular situation, or the expected weather conditions

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forecast v.

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to say what you expect to happen in the future

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5
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peculiar

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unusual and strange, sometimes in an unpleasant way

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6
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broadly

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in a general way, without considering specific examples or all the details

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reluctant

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not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it

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7
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broadband

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a system that makes it possible for many messages or large amounts of information to be sent at the same time and very quickly between computers or other electronic device

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broadcaster

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someone whose job is to speak on radio or television programmes

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compose

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to produce music, poetry, or formal writing

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10
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hazard

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something that is dangerous and likely to cause damage

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11
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composer

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a person who writes music

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12
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interfere

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to involve yourself in a situation when your involvement is not wanted or is not helpful

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13
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interference

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an occasion when someone tries to interfere in a situation

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14
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shatter

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to (cause something to) break suddenly into very small pieces

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15
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decisive

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able to make decisions quickly and confidently, or showing this quality

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16
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enforce

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to make people obey a law, or to make a particular situation happen or be accepted

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17
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enforcement

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the process of making people obey a law or rule, or making a particular situation happen or be accepted

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18
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mere

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used to emphasize that something is not large or important

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19
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be on

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to be going to happen: The tennis match is on again because
the rain has stopped

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19
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merely

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used to emphasize that you mean exactly what you are saying and nothing more

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20
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fish something out

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to find and take out something: The police
fished out two bicycles before they found the body in the canal

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21
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get on (in life)

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education in order to get on (in life)

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22
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live it up

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to enjoy yourself, especially while you spend money:
He’s living it up in London

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23
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contrary

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opposite

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24
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on the contrary

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used to show that you think or feel the opposite of what has just been stated

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resemble

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to look like or be like someone or something

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shrink

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to become smaller, or to make something smaller

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27
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shrinking violet

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a person who is very shy or modest and does not like to attract attention

28
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go over something

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to read something or practise something again
and check your knowledge: I need to go over the grammar we
learned yesterday

29
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descend

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to go or come down

30
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descent

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the state or fact of being related to a particular person or group of people who lived in the past

31
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nonetheless

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despite what has just been said or done

32
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vicious

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Vicious people or actions show an intention or wish to hurt someone or something very badly

33
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put something off

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to delay doing something: He put off telling her
about it until the next morning

34
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endorse

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to make a public statement of your approval or support for something or someone

35
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endorsement

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the act of saying that you approve of or support something or someone

36
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penalty

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a punishment, or the usual punishment, for doing something that is against a law

37
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transparency

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the characteristic of being easy to see through

38
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transparent

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if a substance or object is transparent, you can see through it very clearly

39
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stay in (also stop in)

A

to be at home and not go out: I can’t come
to the cinema - I’m staying in tonight

40
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hostile

A

unfriendly and not liking something

41
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hostility

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an occasion when someone is unfriendly or shows that they do not like something

42
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neglect v.

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to not give enough care or attention to people or things that are your responsibility

43
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neglect n.

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a situation in which you do not give enough care or attention to someone or something, or the state of not receiving enough care or attention

44
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prevail

A

to get control or influence

45
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tremendous

A

very great in amount or level, or extremely good

46
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show off

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to show or describe your own abilities in order to make
people admire you: Stop showing off!

47
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amusing

A

entertaining and funny

48
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immense

A

extremely large in size or degree

49
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seldom

A

almost never

50
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conservation

A

the protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity

51
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conserve

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to keep and protect something from damage, change, or waste

52
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take something off

A

1 to remove clothing: I took off my coat. 2 to
remove something from a List: Beef has been taken off the
menu. 3 to reduce a price: They took ten percent off the price.
I’ll take off another pound from the price. 4 to use a period of
time to have a holiday, etc: I’m taking off Friday

53
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compulsory

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If something is compulsory, you must do it because of a rule or law

54
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oblige

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to force someone to do something, or to make it necessary for someone to do something

55
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promising

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Something that is promising shows signs that it is going to be successful or enjoyable

56
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unveil

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to remove a covering like a curtain from a new structure at a formal ceremony in order to show the opening or finishing of a new building or work of art

57
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work on something

A

1 to study something in order to find a
solution: Scientists have been working on a cure for leukaemia. 2
to do work on a building, etc: He’s been working on his paintings
for several weeks

58
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deployment

A

the use of something or someone in an effective way

59
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deploy

A

to use something or someone, especially in an effective way

60
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endure

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to suffer something difficult, unpleasant, or painful

61
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persist

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If an unpleasant feeling or situation persists, it continues to exist

62
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persistent

A

lasting for a long time or difficult to get rid of

63
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sit back

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1 to sit comfortably: Sit back in your chairs. 2 to make
no effort: He sat back while others did the work

64
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rebellion

A

violent action organized by a group of people who are trying to change the political system in their country

65
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rebel

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a person who is opposed to the political system in their country and tries to change it using force

66
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subtle

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not loud, bright, noticeable, or obvious in any way

67
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thumb

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the short, thick finger on the side of your hand that makes it possible to hold and pick things up easily

68
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run into someone

A

to meet someone by chance: Guess who I ran
into in the supermarket

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