Set A Flashcards by Claire Restall

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abandon (verb)

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leave

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abode (noun)

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home

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absurd (adjective)

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ridiculous

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abundance (noun)

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plenty: There was an abundance of apples this year.

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abundant (adjective)

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plentiful: There was an abundant crop of apples.

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accuse (verb)

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blame

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accustom (verb)

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familiarise, become used to

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adhere (verb)

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stick: You must adhere to the rules.

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admission (noun)

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entry: Admission into the competition is £3.

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admission (noun)

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acceptance, owning up:

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

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adopt (verb)

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choose

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advance (verb)

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progress, move forward:

The soldiers advance into battle.

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affectionate (adjective)

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loving

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aid (noun)

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help, support:

Britain sends aid to developing countries.

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aid (verb)

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help:

The man had to rest to aid his recovery.

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ally (noun)

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friend

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ambition (noun)

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aim

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anxious (adjective)

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worried

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appeal (verb)

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beg:

I appeal to you to listen to my advice.

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approve of (verb)

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agree with

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acquainted (verb)

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familiar, used to:

I have become acquainted with my new classmates.

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acquire (verb)

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get:

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arouse (verb)

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awaken

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artful (adjective)

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crafty

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article (noun)

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item

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assemble (verb)

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construct

gather together

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assistance (noun)

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help

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asunder (adverb)

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apart

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attempt (verb)

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try

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avoid (verb)

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dodge, escape

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avowed (verb)

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promised