Pages 38-39 Flashcards

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(be) in close proximity (phrase)

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physical closeness. ; to be very near to something
‘THe hotel is in close proximity, making it convenient for travelers.’

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Adversely (adv)

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in a HARMFUL or NEGATIVE way.
‘ the new policy could ADVERSELY (negatively) affect businesses by increasing their costs.’

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Allegedly (adv)

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claimed to be true, but not proved yet.
‘ the suspect was allegedly seen near the crime scene’

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Give the outward appearance of (something) (phrase)

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to make something seem in a certain way on the outside, even it might not truely be that way.
synonym to verb VENEER
“She GAVE THE OUTWARD APPEARANCE OF confidence, but she was actually very nervous “

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Nausea (n)

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a feeling of sickness in the stomach, often leading to the urge to VOMIT.
‘the strong smell of paint gave her a sense of nausea’

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On the face of it (phrase)

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=at first glance; based on the way something appeares, without looking deeper.
‘on the face of it, the plan seems simple, but it’s actually very complicated’

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Ostensibly (adv)

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apparently or seemingly, but often the appearance does not reflect the true situation.
‘she was OSTENSIBLY at the meeting to discuss work, but she was actually gathering information for a personal project.’

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