New Words Flashcards

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Military Neatness

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Military neatness means keeping everything tidy and well-organized in the military to maintain order and readiness.
The soldiers’ commitment to military neatness was evident as they meticulously maintained their uniforms and gear, presenting a highly organized and disciplined appearance.

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Clammy

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The feeling that something wet.
Your hands are so clammy.

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3
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Carry out

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Means to do or complete something as planned.

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4
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Put forward

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To state an idea or suggest a plan or person

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5
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Read over

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Reading checking for mistakes

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Phase out

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Stop doing something gradually

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Take on

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To accept an offer or responsibility

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8
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it’s not rocket science

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Is used to emphasize that something is not very complicated or difficult to understand.

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9
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Hurdle

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Something you jump over.

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10
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GDP

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PIB

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11
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Devoid

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Free from

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12
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Alluring

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Very attract

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13
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Elusive

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Difficult to remember

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14
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Conscientious objector

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A person who refuses to serve in the armed forces for reasons of conscience

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15
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Patina

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A thin layer

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16
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Bonhomie

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Friendliness / good-natured manner

17
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Epiphany

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Sudden insight

18
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Jibe

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A taunting remark

19
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Riles

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Irritates / provokes

20
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Eschew

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Avoid / Abstain

21
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Breakages

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“Breakages” typically refers to things that are broken or damaged, often in the context of goods, objects, or equipment. It is the plural form of “breakage,” which is the state of being broken. For example, in shipping or transportation, there might be concerns about breakages if fragile items are not handled carefully, leading to damage or breakage during transit.