64. Flashcards

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easy to see, recognize, or understand

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obvious
An obvious choice

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to make something begin to happen

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trigger
his arrest triggered mass protests

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Someone or something that is - can be trusted or believed because he, she, or it works or behaves well in the way you expect

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reliable
He is very reliable - if he says he’ll do something. he’ll do it

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a person who has the legal right and responsibility of taking care of someone who cannot take care of himself or herself, such as a child whose parents have died

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guardian

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a very unpleasant and painful or difficult experience

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ordeal
She went through the ordeal of being interviewed by a panel of 10 people

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someone or something that is ugly and not successful when young or new but will later become beautiful or successful

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ugly duckling

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unpleasant to look at; not attractive

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ugly
an ugly city

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to try to start a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

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make a move
she made a move as if to leave

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to make someone extremely tired

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exhaust
The long journey exhausted me

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if someone or sth and has -, people feel respect and admiration for them, often because they are successful

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prestigious
his company has gained international prestige

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to come or go into a particular place

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enter
she’s accused of entering the country illegally

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much greater than usual, especially in skill, intelligence, quality, etc.

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exceptional
an exceptional student

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not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided

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vague
I have a vague idea of where is the hotel is

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severe and lasting emotional shock and pain caused by an extremely upsetting experience, or a case of such shock happening

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trauma
the trauma of marriage break down

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a competition in which all the competitors try to be the fastest and to finish first

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race
A horse race

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having many different skills

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versatile
versatile player / performer

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used for talking to a person that you love, especially a child or person you have a romantic relationship with

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sweetheart
come here, sweetheart

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a particular situation or example of something

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case
people were imprisoned, and, in some cases, killed for their bell beliefs

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a person whose job is to provide advice, help, or encouragement

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a person who is completely unable or unwilling to behave in a way that is acceptable to society

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an agreement with a shop or business that allows you to buy things and pay for them later

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account
I paid the money into my account

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a stupid person

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not skilled or effective

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inept
she was totally inept at telling jokes

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to make something known generally or in public, especially in order to sell it

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advertise
companies are not allowed to advertise cigarettes on television any more

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very bad
dire he is in dire need to help
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an object or set of objects wrapped in paper, usually in order to be sent by post
package he was carrying a package under his arm
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to eat a lot or too much
pig out we picked out on the cakes and pastries
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to have a positive opinion of someone or something
approve I don’t approve of smoking
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of the best quality
prime
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the total amount by which money spent is more than money received
deficit A budget deficit