TAKING ATTENDANCE Flashcards

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cue up for(v)

A

get ready or prepare oneself for an upcoming event or action.

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2
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tabloid(n)

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a simple report

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3
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feature(v)

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-To Include as an Important Part
-To Highlight or Showcase:

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4
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topless(adj)

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used to describe someone, usually a woman, wearing nothing on the upper part of the body

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5
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horoscope(n)

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a description of what is going to happen to you, based on the position of the stars and planets at the time of your birth:

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scoop up(phr v) + N

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to lift something or someone with your hands or arms in a quick movement:

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devour(v) + N

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o eat something eagerly and in large amounts so that nothing is left:

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envy(verb of envious) + N

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to wish you had sth that another person has

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lament(v) + N

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to express sadness and feeling sorry about something:

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10
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di’minishing(adj)

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become smaller,less value, importance over time

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11
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surrender(v) TO

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to stop fighting and admit defeat:

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12
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cocoon(n)

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cái kén

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13
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crew(n)

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a group of people who work together, especially all those who work on and operate a ship, aircraft, etc.:

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companion(n)

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a person you spend a lot of time with often because you are friends or because you are travelling together:

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15
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mutter(v)

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to speak quietly and in a low voice , often when you are worried or complaining about something:

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16
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what is the difference between “mutter” and “whisper”?

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-Mutter:you talk to yourselves in a low voice,not on purpose
-whisper:you talk on purpose

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