Unit 4 Flashcards

1
Q

Worsen

A

Deteriorate

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2
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Continuously growing/developing

A

Dynamic

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3
Q

a new & unique way of doing sth

A

Radical

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4
Q
  • To replace something with something else.
A

Substitute

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5
Q

Move things so they are in different positions.

A

Change around.

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6
Q

Take off clothes to put on different ones

A

Change out of

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7
Q

Get rid of

A

Do away with

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8
Q

Repair / paint / improve building, boat, car, etc.

A

Do up

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9
Q

Put info in computer using keyboard

A

Key in

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10
Q

Change sb/ something to make them sb/ something else.

A

Make into.

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11
Q

Simple stage of development

A

Primitive

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12
Q

All modern conveniences.

A

All mod cons

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13
Q

Change situation by doing something people do not usually do in the past

A

Break the mould

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14
Q

Change opinion/attitude

A

Change your tune

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15
Q

Waste time / effort to do something that has already been done well

A

Reinvent the wheel

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16
Q

Skill & equipment needed to do a job.

A

The tools of the trade

17
Q

Do sth different from what is usually done

A

Break with tradition

18
Q

Do sth as fast as possible so that it is finished at a certain time

A

Race against the clock