V1 Flashcards

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Appease

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To prevent further disagreement or fighting by letting the opposing side have something that they want

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Cordon

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A line of police, soldiers, vehicles, etc. Positioned around a particular area in order to prevent people from entering it

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Aton

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To do something that shows you are sorry for something bad that you did or for something that you failed to do

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4
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Gofer

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Someone whose job is to be sent to get and carry things such as messages, drinks, etc. For other people in a company

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5
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Sabotage

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To damage or destroy equipment, weapons, or buildings in order to prevent the success of an enemy or competitor

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6
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Fissure

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A deep, narrow crack especially in rock or the earth

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7
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Slack off

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To work less hard or to be less than is usual or necessary

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Round something or someone up

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To find and bring together a group of animals or people

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9
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Crack a window

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Open up a window (or a door) slightly

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10
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Hoarsely

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In a rough voice, often because of adore throat or cold

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