Unit 12 - Exercise 13 Flashcards

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Invasion (n)

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The act of entering the place in large numbers especially in a way that is harmful or unwanted

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Bombard (v)

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To hit or attack something or someone constantly or repeatedly (often used figuratively)

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Barrage (n)

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A large amount of something that comes very quickly at a person

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Manage (v)

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To succeed in doing something

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Element (n)

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A particular part of something such a situation or activity

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Unforgettable (adj)

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Very special, unusual, beautiful, ect., therefore difficult or impossible to forget

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Do the job (phrs)

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To achieve the required result

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Pick up (v)

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To became aware of something, to understand

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Split second (n)

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Every short period of time

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Out of the ordinary (phrs)

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Unusual

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Take notice (phrs)

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To pay attention

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Whether … or not (conj)

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It is not important if either of two conditions is true

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Dive (v)

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To jump into water with your arms and Head going in first

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Zoom (v)

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To move quickly

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Ever-changing (adj)

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Constantly changing or developing

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Landscape (n)

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an area of land that has a particular quality or appearance

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Grab (v)

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To get the attention or interest of someone or something

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Memorable (adj)

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Where he good or interesting and worth remembering

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Mention (v)

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To talk about, right about, or refer to something or someone especially in a brief way

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Convince (v)

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To cause someone to agree to do something

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Promote (v)

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To make people aware of something such as a new product through advertising

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Concept (n)

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a idea of what something is or how it works

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Time span (n)

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A period of time between to fixed points

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Pour (v)

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To fill a cup or glass with a drink for someone

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Luxurious (adj)

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Very comfortable and expensive

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Lush (adj)

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Covered with healthy green plans

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Glance (v)

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To look at someone or something very quickly (followed by an adverb or preposition)

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Voiceover (n)

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Words that are spoken in a movie or television program by a person who is not seen