Unit 5 Part 3 Flashcards

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1
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Pinnacle

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The most important or successful part of sth

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2
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Point out

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To mention sth in order to give sb information ab it or make them notice it

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3
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Preface

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An introduction

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4
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Protagonist

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The main character of a book/movie

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5
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Quirky

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An aspect of sb character that is a little bit strange

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Riveting

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So interesting or exciting that keeps your attention completely

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Ruthless

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Determined to get what you want and not caring if it hurts others

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Slip on

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To put on clothes or to take them off quickly easily

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Spine

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The narrow part of the cover of a book that pages are joined to

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Switch on

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To turn on sth by pressing a button/switch

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11
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Take your point

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Accept the validity of someone’s idea or argument

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12
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The point is

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Stating in your own opinion the meaning of what is actually happening

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13
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Throw on

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To put on a piece of clothing quickly and carelessly

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14
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Tittle page

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A page at the front of a book that has the title and the authors name on it

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Too much information

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An expression indicating that someone has revealed information that is too personal and made the listener uncomfortable

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16
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Touching

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Causing feelings of pity or sympathy

17
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Transcend

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To be or go beyond the usual limits of sth

18
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Turn on

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To start sth by pressing a switch or button

19
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Up to a point

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To some degree but not completely

20
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Urge on

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To encourage

21
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Villain

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The main bad character of a story

22
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You only live once

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Motto to convey that one should take risks and live life to the fullest because you probably won’t get another chance to do it