Session 23. Vocab Flashcards

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Specialism

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An area of activity or work that someone is an expert in

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Reliant

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Being dependent on someone or something

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Relive

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To live through an experience again in one’s imagination

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Ensue

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To happen as a result of something that happened earlier

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Beckon

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To call someone over

To appear inviting

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Conjecture

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A conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information

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Overture

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An introduction to something

An orchestral piece of music at the beginning of an opera or play

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Gesture

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A movement of part of the body (e.g. the hand) to express something (e.g. a bow as a gesture of respect)

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Bustle

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To move in an energetic and busy manner

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Tussle

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A vigorous struggle (usually when both people are trying to grab something)

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Tassel

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A tuft of loose threads/cords with a knot at one end -used as a decoration in clothing or furniture

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Profess

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To claim to have knowledge or a skill in a certain area

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Enrol

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To register to be a member of something (E.g. a course or a group)

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Coaster

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A small mat for a bottle/glass

A ship used to carry cargo along the coast from port to port

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Stifle

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To suffocate

To restrain oneself from doing something (e.g. stifling a yawn or a giggle)

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Lease

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To rent (out)

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Vent

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An opening that allows gas.liquid to pass in our out of a confined space

The release of strong emotion (e.g. venting anger)

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Grieve

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To feel intense sorrow

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Grove

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A small wood or group of trees

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Grave

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Serious or solemn (adj)

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Mesh

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A material made of a network of wire or thread (e.g. netting)

22
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Revulsion

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A sense of extreme disgust

23
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Disgorge

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To pour something out

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Disgruntle

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To make someone angry or dissatisfied

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Feasible
Possible to do easily/conveniently (adj)
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Hind
located at the back (adj) Female red deer (other female deer are "does")
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Harass
To subject someone to repeated intimidation
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Haphazard
Disorganised
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Derelict
In very poor condition (usually as a result of neglect)
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Eventful
Interesting / exciting
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Evade
To escape or avoid (usually by using trickery)
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Pervade
To spread through every part of (something/some place)
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Charade
An act or event that is obviously false, but that is trying to appear as true
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Reside
To live in or inhabit
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Residual
A bit left over once everything that is needed has been used