Set A Flashcards

1
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abandon (verb)

A

leave

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2
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abode (noun)

A

home

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3
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absurd (adjective)

A

ridiculous

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4
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abundance (noun)

A

plenty: There was an abundance of apples this year.

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5
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abundant (adjective)

A

plentiful: There was an abundant crop of apples.

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6
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accuse (verb)

A

blame

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7
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accustom (verb)

A

familiarise, become used to

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8
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adhere (verb)

A

stick: You must adhere to the rules.

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9
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admission (noun)

A

entry: Admission into the competition is £3.

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admission (noun)

A

acceptance, owning up:

The boy’s admission that he had smashed the window earned him a lighter punishment.

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11
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adopt (verb)

A

choose

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12
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advance (verb)

A

progress, move forward:

The soldiers advance into battle.

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13
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affectionate (adjective)

A

loving

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14
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aid (noun)

A

help, support:

Britain sends aid to developing countries.

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15
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aid (verb)

A

help:

The man had to rest to aid his recovery.

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16
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ally (noun)

A

friend

17
Q

ambition (noun)

A

aim

18
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anxious (adjective)

A

worried

19
Q

appeal (verb)

A

beg:

I appeal to you to listen to my advice.

20
Q

approve of (verb)

A

agree with

21
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acquainted (verb)

A

familiar, used to:

I have become acquainted with my new classmates.

22
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acquire (verb)

A

get:

23
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arouse (verb)

A

awaken

24
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artful (adjective)

A

crafty

25
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article (noun)

A

item

26
Q

assemble (verb)

A

construct

gather together

27
Q

assistance (noun)

A

help

28
Q

asunder (adverb)

A

apart

29
Q

attempt (verb)

A

try

30
Q

avoid (verb)

A

dodge, escape

31
Q

avowed (verb)

A

promised