Paradox Zinnen Flashcards
A paradox
Her desire for complete independence was A paradox because show often found Herself feeling Lionels and isolated without the support and companionship of others
Despite
Despite the heavy rain, they decided to still have a picnic in the park
to chuck someone out
as she tried to stand on the shaky boat, her legs began to wobble, and she struggled to maintain her balance in the rough waters
to be barred
due to his previous criminal record, he was barred from entering the country
to tuck
she tucked in the bedsheet neatly, ensuring it was tightly secured under the mattress corners for a tidy appearance
to unravel
as i began to unravel the mystery, each clue i discovered led me deeper into the intricate plot of the novel
to be overwhelmed
facing a mountain of paperwork and tight deadlines, i found myself overwhelmed by the sheer volume of tasks, leaving me feeling stressed and unable to focus
the voilent convulsions
the violent convulsions in ht eearthquake left the city in ruins, with buildings collapsing and the ground shaking uncontrollably
a seizure
during the flight, a passenger experienced a seizure, causing concern among the cabin crew and fellow travelers. the flight attendants quickly provided assistance and called for medical help
to encourage
her words of encouragement and support helped him gain the confidence he needed to pursue his dream of starting his own business
an attitude
john’s dismissive attitude toward his colleagues’ ideas hindered collaboration and created a negative work environment
to double down on something
faced with a challenging project deadline, the team decided to double down on their efforts, working late into the night and over the weekend to ensure its completion
the prohibition model
the prohibition model, which involves making something illegal and punishing those who do it, is often criticized for not working well in stopping drug use and causing more problems
harsh
the teacher’s harsh words made the student feel very bad
recreationally
he enjoys playing tennis recreationally, just for fun and not in any professional or competitive way
to amount to
her hard work and dedication over the years have allowed her to amount to a succesful and respected businesswoman
the harm reduction
harm reduction programs provide clean needles to people who use drugs to help reduce the health risks associated with sharing needles
a treasure trove
when they opened the old attic, they found a treasure trove of valuable vintage toys and collectibles
the ravers
at the music festival, a group of ravers danced energetically to the electronic beats, expressing their love for the music through their lively and enthusiastic movements
the outreach work
the outreach work in the community involves volunteers going out to talk to people, offer assistance, and provide information to help those in need
to advocate
she decided to advocate for better playground equipment at the local park by speaking to the city council and gathering support form other parents
a lead
the detective followed a lead in the case, which was a piece of evidence that could help solve the mystery
the pragmatic approach
the company adopted a pragmatic approach to solving its financial problems, making practical and realistic decisions to improve its financial situation
the guidance
the guidance provided by the experienced hiker was invaluable for the beginers on their first mountain hike, as it helped them avoid dangers and stay on the right path
suspiciously
she looked at him suspiciously when he claimed he had no knowledge of the missing cookies, as her empty cookie jar seemed to tell a different story
the inhibitions
at the costume party, some people shed their inhibitions and danced freely in wild and creative outfits
tentatively
she tentatively acccepted the job offer, expressing some uncertainty about whether it was the right career move for her
a survey
the company conducted a survey to ask customers about their opinions and experiences with their products
the snorting papers
the snorting papaers were spread all over the table, showing that someone had been inhaling a substance through their nose
to filter into
as the students began to filter into the classroom, the teacher greeted each one with a warm smile
the assumption
the assumption that it would rain led him to bring an umbrella with him, even though the sky was clear
there’s a catch
they offered a free vacation, but there’s a catch: you have to attend a timeshare presentation
unregulated
the unregulated sale of prescription drugs online poses serious health risks, as ther is no oversight or control over the quality and safety of these medications
to be laced with
the dessert was laced with a hint of cinnamon, giving it a subtle, spicy flavor
to pass down
my grandmother passed down her antique pocket watch to me, making it a family heirloom
to ravage
the hurricane’s strong winds and heavy rains had the power to ravage entire neighborhoods, leaving them in ruins
proposed
the mayor proposed a new plan to build a playground in the park, suggesting the idea of creating a fun area for children to play in
the sanctions
the sanctions impsed by the international community against that country included trade restrictions and financial penalties to encourage them to change their behavior
the extortion
the extortion attempt involved a criminal demanding money from a business owner in exchange for not causing harm to their shop or employees
the personal possesion
i always keep my personal possessions like my wallet, keys, and phone in a secure drawer when i’m not using them
to confiscate
the security at the airport had to confiscate the oversized bottle of shampoo from my luggage because it exceeded the allowed limit
the administrative penalties
the administrative penalties for late tax payments include fines and interest charges, which the government uses to encourage people to pay their taxes on time
a fine
he had to pay a fine for parking his car in a ‘no parking’ zone, which is a sum of money he had to give as a punishment for breaking the parking rules
the community serive
as part of his sentence, he was required to perform community service, which meant he had to do unpaid work to help the local neighborhood, like cleaning up parks or assisting at the local shelter
the ramifications
the company’s decision to cut corners on safety measures had serious ramifications, including multiple accidents and damaged reputation.
