new sentences Flashcards
1
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excavate
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if a scientist or archaeologist excavates an area of land, they dig carefully to find ancient objects, bones etc
2
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thwart
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This revolution, how-ever, was thwarted almost at once
3
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detract
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The repairing detracted greatly from the value of the bowl.
4
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gaunt
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He has lost his hair and some teeth and appeared quite gaunt.
5
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impasse
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Negotiations seemed to have reached an impasse.
6
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contempt
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The rich man is showing contempt toward the vagabond.
7
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adamant
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She begged me to change my mind, but I remained adamant.
8
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posterity
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They plant the trees for the benefit of posterity.
9
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exercise your faculty
A
发挥你的才能
10
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stock in trade
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No one can deprive him of his stock in trade.
11
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Chains
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No chains can bind, no poverty can choke, tariff can restrict
