mugging tekst Flashcards

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o mugging

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an attack on someone in which they are robbed in a public place

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(to) attempt

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to try to do sth, especially sth difficult

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antagonistic (adj)

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unfriendly, wanting to argue or disagree, hostile

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(to) accede to sth

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agree to a demand, proposal

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(to) comply with

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to do what you have to do or you are asked to do

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preoccupied (adj)

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thinking about something a lot, so you do not pay attention to other things

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(to) make away

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run away

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bewildered (adj)

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totally confused

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a response

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something that is done as a reaction to something that has happened or been said; something that is said or written as a reply

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a gut feeling

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a feeling that you are sure is right, although you cannot give a reason for it:

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(to) lose your temper

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to suddenly become very angry so that you cannot control yourself:

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guarded (adj)

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not giving very much information or showing your feelings about something; cautious

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reserved (adj)

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unwilling to express your emotions or talk about your problems; shy

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altruistic (adj)

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altruistic behaviour shows that you care about and will help other people, even though this brings no advantage for yourself [≠ selfish]

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(to) embody

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represent

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play a vital role

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have an important influence

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to reap (the benefit/reward/profit of sth)

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to get something, especially something good, as a result of what you have done

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welfare

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someone’s welfare is their health and happiness

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vicious

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violent and cruel in a way that hurts someone physically

17
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an assault

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the crime of physically attacking someone

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(to) do sb a favour

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do sth for someone

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(to) enable

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to make it possible for someone to do something, or for something to happen

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compassion (for)

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a strong feeling of sympathy for someone who is suffering, and a desire to help them