Unit 13 Flashcards

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1
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When someone has _, they have a lot of worries and fear.

A

anxiety

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2
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An _ is a large group of people who fight in wars.

A

army

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3
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A _ is a very large number: 1,000,000,000.

A

billion

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4
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To _ means to cut into something.

A

carve

He carved the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. (meaning: he cut the turkey into pieces for serving)
She carved her initials on the tree. (meaning: she cut her initials into the tree bark)
The artist carved a sculpture out of wood. (meaning: the artist used tools to shape a piece of wood into a sculpture)
They carved a pumpkin for Halloween. (meaning: they cut and decorated a pumpkin for Halloween)
He carved his name on the rock with a knife. (meaning: he cut his name into the rock using a knife)

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5
Q

To _ someone means to ask them for help.

ask for advice

A

consult

Before making a decision, it’s always a good idea to consult with someone you trust. (meaning: Before deciding, it’s a good idea to ask for advice from someone you trust)

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6
Q

An _ is a time when someone needs help
right away.

A

emergency

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7
Q

When someone has good _, it means they have luck.

A

fortune

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8
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To _ means to know something will happen.

A

guarantee

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9
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To _ means to walk in the mountains or forest.

A

hike

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10
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When something is _, it is the first thing.

A

initial

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11
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If something is _, it is very strong.

A

intense

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12
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To _ something is to give it to someone for a short time.

A

lend

Sarah lent her bike to John for the weekend. (Sarah owns the bike and gave it to John temporarily)
I am going to lend my bike to my friend this weekend.
My brother lent me his car for the weekend.
The library will lend you books for free.

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13
Q

The _ is the very top of a mountain.

A

peak

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14
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_ means capable of being but not yet in existence.

A

potential

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15
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When you have _, you are happy with yourself.

A

pride

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16
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_ is a fact that shows something is real.

A

proof

17
Q

To _ something means to stop doing it.

A

quit

18
Q

To _ is to turn around in circles.

A

spin

19
Q

When people or things are _, they are very small.

A

tiny

20
Q

A _ is someone who gives lessons in a certain subject.

A

tutor