Ngsl Flashcards
NGSL
abuse noun
def
to treat someone or something in a way that is cruel, harmful or wrong.
eg
She was cought in the act of abusing her political power.
syn
corruption
def
to treat someone or something in a way that is cruel, harmful or wrong.
eg
She was cought in the act of abusing her political power.
syn
corruption
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abuse noun
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accident noun
def
Sudden unplanned event causing damage, injury, etc.
eg
The sign was damaged in an accident.
syn
disaster
def
Sudden unplanned event causing damage, injury, etc.
eg
The sign was damaged in an accident.
syn
disasterNGSL
accident noun
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accident noun
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Habit noun
def
The usual way of behaving, something often repeated
eg
I always buy the same toohtpaste brand out of habit(=because of).
syn
custom
def
The usual way of behaving, something often repeated
eg
I always buy the same toohtpaste brand out of habit(=because of).
syn
custom
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Habit noun
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Activty
def
An action or a task (eg Doing the dishes)
eg
There were several of police vans and a lot of activity in the area.
syn
action
def
An action or a task (eg Doing the dishes)
eg
There were several of police vans and a lot of activity in the area.
syn
action
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Activty
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add verb
def
To put two thing together or things together
eg
If you add three and for you get seven
syn
Compute, calculate
def
To put two thing together or things together
eg
If you add three and for you get seven
syn
Compute, calculate
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add verb
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adjust verb
def
To change something slightly, especially to make it more right.
eg
If the chair is too high you can adjust it to suit you.
syn
adapt, accomodate
def
To change something slightly, especially to make it more right.
eg
If the chair is too high you can adjust it to suit you.
syn
adapt, accomodate
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adjust verb
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Administration noun
def
the work of running something (e.g business)
eg
Teachers complain that more of their time is taken up with administration than with teaching.
syn
Control
def
the work of running something (e.g business)
eg
Teachers complain that more of their time is taken up with administration than with teaching.
syn
Control
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Administration noun
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advocate noun
def
to publicaly support a belief or to request a change
eg
He advocates the return of capital punishment
syn
supporter
def
to publicaly support a belief or to request a change
eg
He advocates the return of capital punishment
syn
supporter
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advocate noun
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analyst noun
def
someone who is skilled at the analysis of data
eg
She is a marketing analyst with a major energy company
syn
accountant, investigator
def
someone who is skilled at the analysis of data
eg
She is a marketing analyst with a major energy company
syn
accountant, investigator
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analyst
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arrival noun
def
when someone or something gets to a place
eg
the arrival of satelite televesion has changed the face of broadcasting.
syn
appearance
def
when someone or something gets to a place
eg
the arrival of satelite televesion has changed the face of broadcasting.
syn
appearance
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arrival noun
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highlight noun
def
The best or most interesing part of something
eg
Highlights of the show will be shown after the news.
def
The best or most interesing part of something
eg
Highlights of the show will be shown after the news.
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highlight noun
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button noun
def
Small round piece of material used to fasten clothing
eg
I did up(=fastened) the button on my blouse
syn
knob
def
Small round piece of material used to fasten clothing
eg
I did up(=fastened) the button on my blouse
syn
knob
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button
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appearance noun
def
Way that someone or something looks
eg
she will be making a public appearance, signing copies of her latest book.
syn
presentation
def
Way that someone or something looks
eg
she will be making a public appearance, signing copies of her latest book.
syn
presentation
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appearance noun
def
Way that someone or something looks
eg
she will be making a public appearance, signing copies of her latest book.
syn
presentation
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application
def
formal request for a job, building permision, etc.
eg
I’ve sent off four application for four different jobs.
syn
function, operation and use
def
formal request for a job, building permision, etc.
eg
I’ve sent off four application for four different jobs.
syn
function, operation and use
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application
def
formal request for a job, building permision, etc.
eg
I’ve sent off four application for four different jobs.
syn
function, operation and use
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apply verb
def
To ask formally for (a job, a building permission, etc)
eg
We’ve applied for a grant to get funding for the project
syn
Handle
def
To ask formally for (a job, a building permission, etc)
eg
We’ve applied for a grant to get funding for the project
syn
Handle
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apply verb
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as preposition
def
A word used to compare two equal things.
eg
She’ll soon be as tall as her mother
syn
similarly
def
A word used to compare two equal things.
eg
She’ll soon be as tall as her mother
syn
similarly
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as preposition
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Argument noun
def
A discussion in which you disagree with another’s opinion.
eg
He got into an argument with Jeff in the club last night
syn
brawl
def
A discussion in which you disagree with another’s opinion.
eg
He got into an argument with Jeff in the club last night
syn
brawl
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Argument noun
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arrange verb
def
to put things in a particular order or to plan and organize an event
eg
I’m trying to arrange my work, so I can have a few days off next week.
syn
organize
def
to put things in a particular order or to plan and organize an event
eg
I’m trying to arrange my work, so I can have a few days off next week.
syn
organize
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arrange verb
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arrangement noun
def
plan or preparation to make something happen
eg
They’d made all the arrengments for the party
syn
adjustment
def
plan or preparation to make something happen
eg
They’d made all the arrengments for the party
syn
adjustment
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arrangement noun
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hunt noun
def
to search for wild animals to kill or sport
eg
When lions cubs are young, the mother stays with them and let the father lion go to hunt for food.
syn
hunting
def
to search for wild animals to kill or sport
eg
When lions cubs are young, the mother stays with them and let the father lion go to hunt for food.
syn
hunting
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hunt noun
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art noun
def
A creative skill using the imagination(eg painting)
eg
Can television and music really be considered art?
syn
craft
def
A creative skill using the imagination(eg painting)
eg
Can television and music really be considered art?
syn
craft
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art noun
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characterize verb
def
to describe the quality of place, person or even a thing.
eg
bright colours and strong strokes characterize his painting style.
syn
Identify
def
to describe the quality of place, person or even a thing.
eg
bright colours and strong strokes characterize his painting style.
syn
Identify
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characterize verb
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assessment noun
def
Opinion based on judging the qualities of something or someone.
eg
would you say that is a fair assessment of this situation?
syn
judgment
def
Opinion based on judging the qualities of something or someone.
eg
would you say that is a fair assessment of this situation?
syn
judgment
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assessment noun
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asset noun
def
the value of something or someone has or use to a company or someone.
eg
He’ll be a great asset to the team.
syn
resource
def
the value of something or someone has or use to a company or someone.
eg
He’ll be a great asset to the team.
syn
resource
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asset noun
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back noun
def
behind;to the rear;previuous
eg
we sat at the back of the bus
syn
rear
def
behind;to the rear;previuous
eg
we sat at the back of the bus
syn
rear
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back noun
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associate noun
def
being partner in a proffesional work (e.g., in law )
example
Mr Shelton had a business meeting this evening with his bussines associate.
syn
fellow
def
being partner in a proffesional work (e.g., in law )
example
Mr Shelton had a business meeting this evening with his bussines associate.
syn
fellow
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associate noun
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atmosphere noun
def
The mixture of gases that surround a place; the feeling that a place gives you
eg
There’s a very relaxed atmosphere in our office
syn
aura
def
The mixture of gases that surround a place; the feeling that a place gives you
eg
There’s a very relaxed atmosphere in our office
syn
aura
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atmosphere noun
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attitude noun
def
The way you act, think and feel about something
eg
It’s often very dificult to change people’s attitude.
syn
mindset
def
The way you act, think and feel about something
eg
It’s often very dificult to change people’s attitude.
syn
mindset
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attitude noun
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Ilustrate verb
def
to explain with examples, to make it easier to understand
eg
A beautiful ilustrated book/manuscript
syn
Clarify
def
to explain with examples, to make it easier to understand
eg
A beautiful ilustrated book/manuscript
syn
Clarify
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Ilustrate verb
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audience noun
def
Group of people listening, watch a play or a movie
eg
She lectures to audiences all over the world
syn
crowd
def
Group of people listening, watch a play or a movie
eg
She lectures to audiences all over the world
syn
crowd
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audience noun
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author noun
def
person who writes books, poems, plays, etc
eg
He is the author of two books on Medieval history
syn
writer
def
person who writes books, poems, plays, etc
eg
He is the author of two books on Medieval history
syn
writer
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author noun
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impose verb
def
to make somebody to do or belieave something
eg
Very high taxed has been imposed on cigarettes
syn
demand
def
to make somebody to do or belieave something
eg
Very high taxed has been imposed on cigarettes
syn
demand
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impose verb