Skeletons in the closet Flashcards

1
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indeed

adverb

/ɪnˈdiːd/

A

really or certainly, often used to emphasize something:
Indeed, it could be the worst environmental disaster in Europe this century.
Evidence suggests that errors may indeed be occurring.
We live in strange times indeed.

en efecto

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shall

modal verb

/ʃæl/

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used, with “I” or “we,” to make a suggestion:
“I’m cold.” “Shall I close this window?”
Shall we go out for dinner tonight?
Shall I call him tomorrow?

used to say that something certainly will or must happen, or that you are determined that something will happen:
The school rules state that no child shall be allowed out of the school during the day, unless accompanied by an adult.

deberá

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vast

adjective

/væst/

A

extremely big:
A vast audience watched the broadcast.
The amount of detail the book contains is vast.

vasto

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bulky

adjective

/ˈbʌl.ki/

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A bulky person is large and heavy:
The suspect is described as of bulky build with blond hair.
He is tall and bulky, with broad shoulders.

voluminoso

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dwarf

noun

/dwɔːrf/

A

in stories for children, a creature like a little man with magical powers:
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

enano/a

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oblivion

noun

/əˈblɪv.i.ən/

A

the state of being completely forgotten:
He was another minor poet who was consigned to oblivion.
These toys will be around for a year or two, then fade/slide/sink into oblivion.

olvido

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meek

adjective

/miːk

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quiet, gentle, and not willing to argue or express your opinions in a forceful way:

  • She seemed so very meek and mild

meek

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