Tap 7 - 21.11.2015 Flashcards

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exaggerate (v)

/ɪɡˈzædʒ.ə.reɪt/

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to make something seem larger, more important, better, or worst than it really is.
“Well, I believe you saw something perfectly normal. But you’ve exaggerated it in your mind.”

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dermatologist (n)

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a doctor who studies and treats skin diseases.

“She’s a dermatologist. I have skin.”

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mole (n)

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a small dark spot or lump on person’s skin
“So what are we doing today?
I have a kind of mole on my back.”

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cautious (adj)

/ˈkɔ·ʃəs/

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not acting quickly in order to avoid risks

“It’s probably nothing but I’m a cautious guy.”

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sophisticated (adj)

/səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd/

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made in a complicated way and therefore able to do complicated tasks.
“Wow. That’s a pretty sophisticated trap.”

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interfere (v)

/ˌɪn.təˈfɪər/

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to involve yourself in a situation when your involvements it not wanted or is not helpful.
“Don’t interfere. Some guy is expecting to marry this woman on Saturday.”

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tweak (v)

/twiːk/

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to change something slightly in order to make it more correct, effective, and suitable.
“I widened the parameters. I tweak the program.”

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