VOC3: I can understand a learner's dictionary Flashcards

1
Q

an exact statement of what a word or phrase means

A

definition

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2
Q

try not to do or experience it

A

avoid doing sth

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3
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a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words

A

idiom

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4
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one of a list of items included in a dictionary, list, etc

A

entry

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5
Q

give sth to sb or make sth available for sb

A

provide sth

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6
Q

the way sth is written or spoken

A

style

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7
Q

for example

A

for instance

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8
Q

very informal words or phrases used in spoken language

A

slang

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9
Q

rude and likely to upset

A

offensive

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10
Q

a letter, number, or sign that has a particular meaning

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symbol

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11
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a part of a word which contains a vowel sound

A

syllable

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12
Q

connect sth to sth

A

relate sth to sth

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13
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make sth bigger, increase sth

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build sth

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14
Q

choose sth

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select sth

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