Nouns Flashcards

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A job or position that is very suitable for someone, especially one that they like

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Niche

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The basic and most important part of something

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Core

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The outward behavior or conduct of a person, reflecting how someone presents themself to others and the impression they create through their actions

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Demeanor

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Something that keeps or defends a belief or a way of life that is disappearing or threatened

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Bastion

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5
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The probability that a particular thing will happen

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Odds

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Natural ability to do something well

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Flair

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A state of sadness, depression or low spirits

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Dejection

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To feel extremely worried or frightened about something that is going to happen or might happen

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Dread

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A situation characterized by intense activity, confusion or rapid change. Its something always moving, with a sense of excitement, unpredictability or turbolence

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Whirlwind

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A process, event or transition that occurs smoothly, without any noticeable breaks or difficulties

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Seamless

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An important stage in somethings development

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Landmark

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The latest and most advanced stage in the development of something especially in technology, science or innovation

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Cutting edge

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The central or main part of something where there is most activity

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Hub

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Something that is intended to make life more pleasant or comfortable for the people in a town

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Amenities

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15
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Small pieces of rubbish that have been left lying on the ground in public spaces

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Litter

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An occasion when a large number of people behave in a noisy, violent and uncontrolled way in public often as a protest

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Riot

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An act of deception, intended to trick people into believing something false

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Hoax

18
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A show of anger, worry or excitement that is unnecessary or greater than the situation deserves

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Fuss

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An amount of money spent for a particular purpose

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Outlay

20
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Death, destruction, a bad situation that cannot be avoided

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Doom

21
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An agreement between two people or something bought for less than the original price

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Bargain

22
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A conflict

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Strife

23
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Spina

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Thorn