Oath Flashcards

1
Q

a place
Noun

A

spot
we found a good spot to sit and have our picnic

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2
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used to talk about how distant something is
Adverb

A

far
how far is it to the supermarket?

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3
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used when you are about to say something that is surprising compared with what you have just said

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however
he had always been a successful businessman. recently, however, things have not been going well for him

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4
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wanting or needing food
Adjective

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hungry
if you get hungry, there’s some food in the fridge

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5
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a small amount of something

A

a little sth
it just needs a little effort

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6
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a small amount or piece of something
Noun

A

bit
I wrote it down on a bit of paper

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7
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wanting or needing a drink

A

thirsty
I felt really hot and thirsty after my run

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8
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Something that is - surprises you because you did not know it was going to happen.
Adjective

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unexpected
his death was completely unexpected

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9
Q
  • people move in a way that is not controlled or careful enough, and often knock or damage things.
A

clumsy

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10
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If behaviour is - someone, it is typical of the way that they behave.

A

like
it’s not like Tim to be late

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11
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pleased and in a good mood, especially because something good has happened
adjective

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happy
I’m glad you’ve finally found someone who makes you happy

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12
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to give something to someone who gives you money for it
Verb

A

sell
He sold his guitar for $50

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13
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having a large distance from one end to the other
adjective

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long
Long, brown hair

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14
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making little or no noise

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quiet
can you be quiet, please?

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15
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a strong feeling of shock or fear, or something that makes you feel shocked or afraid
noun

A

horror
She watched in horror as the car skidded across the road.

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16
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someone whose interest in something or enthusiasm for something is extreme

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fanatic
religious fanatics

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17
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on all sides of something

A

around
they sit around the table
he put his arms around her waist

18
Q

always since that time

A

ever since
we met at school and have been friends ever since

19
Q

someone whose job is writing books, stories, articles, etc

A

writer

20
Q

a famous person’s name, written by that person

A

autograph

21
Q

a new or extra thing that is added to something

A

addition

22
Q

a curved piece of metal or plastic used for hanging something on, or a similar object used for catching fish

A

hook
he’s scored was hanging from a hook on the door

23
Q

If you are - a drug, you cannot stop taking it.

A

be/get hooked on sth

24
Q

extremely bad or good and making you feel surprised
adjective

A

unbelievable
It’s unbelievable how lucky she’s been.

25
Q

to have a particular name
verb

A

be called sth
a man called John

26
Q

to like someone or something more than another person or thing
verb

A

prefer
I prefer dogs to cats.

27
Q

done by you and not someone else
adverb

A

personally
I’d like to personally apologize for the delay.

28
Q

superlative of good adjective: better than any other
adjective

A

best
She’s one of our best students.

29
Q

a period of 100 years, especially used in giving dates
noun

A

century
the twentieth century

30
Q

short for science fiction
informal

A

sci-fi

31
Q

the religious beliefs and activities of mystics

A

mysticism

32
Q

If two or more substances -, they combine to make one substance, and if you mix two or more substances, you combine them to make one substance.

A

mix

33
Q

used to refer to a time in the past

A

ten minutes/six years/a long time ago
they moved to New York 10 years ago
I went to China a long time ago

34
Q

not modern

A

old-fashioned
old-fashioned furniture

35
Q

to prepare and print a book, newspaper, magazine, article, etc so that people can buy it

A

publish
this book is published by Cambridge University press

36
Q

A - book, film, etc is one that has been popular for a long time and is considered to be of a high quality.

A

classic
The classic film “gone with the wind”

37
Q

If you are -, you want or need to do something quickly.

A

be in a hurry
to hurry home
please hurry, the train is about to leave

38
Q

to produce something that is similar or exactly the same as something else

A

Cheat

39
Q

criminals and their activities
noun

A

underworld
The London underworld

40
Q

a formal promise

A

oath