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unit 1 Flashcards

1
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Boost

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a source of help or encouragement leading to increase or improvement.

Our community needs a boost to develop our education fields.

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Devote

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give all or a large part of one’s time or resources to (a person, activity, or cause).
Azzan devote his time at cooking.

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Instinctively

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of, relating to, or of the nature of instinct.

Cats can instinctively take care of their children.

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Intervention

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the action or process of intervening.

my Father always intervenes when I get in conflict with my brother.

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Longing

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having or showing yearning desire.

Longing is the worst thing you may face when you live abroad.

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Mystery

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the secret rites of Greek and Roman pagan religion, or of any ancient or tribal religion, to which only initiates are admitted.
the mystery of happiness is to ignore all negative things.

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Review

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a formal assessment or examination of something with the possibility or intention of instituting change if necessary.
I usually review my essays before I submit them.

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Therapy

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treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder.

I aim to study an art therapy course.

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Ache

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a continuous, dull pain

I have got a head ache since I listened to that noisy music.

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Confront

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to face in hostility or defiance.

Confront is the key to solve problems.

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Fictional

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invented as part of a work of fiction.

The more fictional, the more exciting.

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Fiercely

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menacingly wild, savage, or hostile.

It was raining fiercely.

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Intellectual

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appealing to or engaging the intellect.

You should use your intellectual skills to pass the math exam.

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Interval

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an intervening period of time.

There was a long interval before I submit my assignment

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Motivation

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the act or an instance of motivating, or providing with a reason to act in a certain way.
Self motivation is the most important thing to be
optimist.

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Strive

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to exert oneself vigorously; try hard.

the more you strive, the more you success.

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Ambition

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An earnest desire for some type of achievement or distinction, as power, honor, fame, or wealth, and the willingness to strive for its attainment.
You should work hard to reach your ambition.

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Conservation

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The act of conserving; prevention of injury, decay, waste, or loss.
We all have to conserve our earth.

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Dispute

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To argue vehemently; wrangle or quarrel.

My friends were disputing for the best team.

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Engagement

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A formal agreement to get married.

Last night, I attended to my friend’s engagement party.

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Founded

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Establish or originate (an institution or organization), especially by providing an endowment.
Microsoft office company was founded in April 4, 1975.

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Pollution

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The introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment.
Air pollution is one of the most dangerous problems that we face it nowadays.

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Rural

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In, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town.
Our environment aims to reach the infrastructure to rural towns

24
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Vice

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Immoral or wicked behavior.

Alcohol drinking is on of the most vices that ruins your body health.

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Articulation

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The adjustments and movements of speech organs involved in pronouncing a particular sound, taken as a whole.
I couldn’t articulate in my job interview because I was nervous.

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Biological

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Of or relating to the products and operations of applied biology.
DNA examination is the best way to determine children’s biological parents.

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Carved

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To form from a solid material by cutting.

An Omani artist carved Oman’s flag in his house wall.

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Commonsense

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Sound practical judgment that is independent of specialized knowledge, training, or the like; normal native intelligence.
we avoid conflicting because we have commonsense.

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Deliberate

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To weigh in the mind; consider.

Ahmed hit my friend deliberately.

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Intriguing

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Arousing great interest or curiosity: an intriguing mystery.

Ahmed is thoughtful person, he always gives me intriguing ideas for my projects.

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Multiple

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Consisting of, having, or involving several or many individuals, parts, elements, relations, etc.; manifold.
TOEFL test has multiple choice questions.

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Origin

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Something from which anything arises or is derived; source; fountainhead.
He is studying the origin of jazz in Oman.

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Primary

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First or highest in rank or importance; chief; principal.

If you mix the primary colors together, you will get black color.

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Uniquely

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Being the only one of a particular type; single; sole.

Multicultural city gives people unique perspectives about cultures.

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Aggravation

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An increase in intensity, seriousness, or severity; act of making worse.
Hamed is bad person, he always aggravates conflicting situations.

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Caretaker

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A person who is in charge of the maintenance of a building, estate, etc.; superintendent.
Infirmaries need a lot of caretakers staff.

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Caution

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Alertness and prudence in a hazardous situation; care; wariness.
He hit the street caution sign because he was driving fast.

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Consequence

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The effect, result, or outcome of something occurring earlier.
Every action has consequences.

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Constructive

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Helping to improve; promoting further development or advancement (opposed to destructive).
My writing teacher always gives me constructive feedback.

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Deprivation

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The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.
I didn’t do well on my math exam because I had sleep Deprivation.

41
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Leisure

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Time free from the demands of work or duty, when one can rest, enjoy hobbies or sports, etc.
I didn’t have leisure between summer 1 and summer 2.

42
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Prompt

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Ready in action; quick to act as occasion demands.

You should be prompt to do what is asked.

43
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Speculate

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To engage in thought or reflection; meditate (often followed by on, upon, or a clause).
History researchers speculate that 2012 is the end of the world.

44
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Temper

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A particular state of mind or feelings.

I lose my temper easily, that’s why I get angry easily.

45
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Ally

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A person, group, or nation that is associated with another or others for some common cause or purpose.
An friend of an an friend is not necessarily an ally.

46
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Circulation

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An act or instance of circulating, moving in a circle or circuit, or flowing.
Clogged arteries is one of the most popular blood circulation problems.

47
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Convey

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To communicate; impart; make known.

Sometimes I can’t convey my ideas to my teachers because I am not professional in English.

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Necessity

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An imperative requirement or need for something.

Researchers has demonstrated that humans water necessity increases in summer significantly.

49
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Obsession

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The domination of one’s thoughts or feelings by a persistent idea, image, desire, etc.
If someone devotes his feeling and thinking to someone, he/she will be obsessed with that person.

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Perceive

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To become aware of, know, or identify by means of the senses.
Who loves you perceiving you as your mother.

51
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Rapidly

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Occurring within a short time; happening speedily.

Technology is improving rabidly nowadays.

52
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Reward

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To recompense or requite (a person or animal) for service, merit, achievement, etc.
According to self motivation, if you did something good in your life, reward your self .

53
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Superior

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Higher in rank, status, or quality.

All IEP students obey Stacy because she is superior.

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