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Paraphrase Set 7 (Prelims) Flashcards

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miracle

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  1. surprising and remarkable
  2. amazing and unusual
  3. astounding and unexpected
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daily

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  1. everyday
  2. regular
  3. frequent
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ubiquitous

die die must know!

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  1. widespread
  2. unviersal
  3. everywhere
  4. omnipresent
  5. pervasive
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revived

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  1. rejuvenate
  2. reinvigorate
  3. re-energise
  4. recharge
  5. revitalise
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frenzied routines

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  1. harried existence
  2. hectic lifestyle
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wherever there are sources of refuelling on the street

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  1. Ready
  2. Convenient
  3. Access
  4. Availability

to food / eateries

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flaunt

See the context

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  1. show off
  2. boast
  3. attract admiration
  4. secure boasting rights
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Keen to be in the know

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  1. be informed
  2. Keep up-to-date
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heaping praise

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  1. approbation
  2. approval
  3. endorsement
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contentious

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controversial

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disquieting

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  1. unnerving
  2. tense
  3. polarising
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assuage hunger pangs

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  1. delicious
  2. delectable
  3. as satisfying as…(context)
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ridiculous

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Deeply flawed

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ridiculous

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Deeply flawed

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Obsolete

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Anachronistic
Outdated

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Gruesome spectacles

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  1. Brutal
  2. Gory

Spectacles = entertainment

Or you can say: amuse themselves in a shocking or appalling manner

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Arduous

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  1. Very distressing
  2. Stressful
  3. Onerous
  4. Gruelling
  5. Harrowing
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Disparaging

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  1. Belittles
  2. Very critical
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Socially…ostracism

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  1. Social shunning
  2. Social exclusion
  3. Social expulsion
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Infanticide

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Killed at a very young age

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Worldwide collaborative nature

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  1. Making available results
  2. Revealing scientific studies
  3. Cooperating with international counterparts
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Initiatives

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  1. Schemes
  2. Ventures
  3. Endeavours

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