Vocab in USE Flashcards

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imprest

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予備費.

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disparity

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If there is a disparity between how great you think you are at tennis, and how you actually play, you are probably surprised by how often you lose. Disparity is the condition of being unequal, and a disparity is a noticeable difference

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to encompass

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Encompass means to contain. When you see the word, picture a campus which encompasses lecture halls, a football field, a medical center, a dining hall and some parking lots.

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impersonal

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If you’re impersonal, you’re neutral — you’re not showing your feelings or your preference. If you choose people to be on your team by closing your eyes and pointing, that’s impersonal — you’re not picking your friends or the best players.

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intrinsic

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The intrinsic qualities of something have to do with its nature. An intrinsic quality of dogs is that they’re loyal.

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extrinsic

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Extrinsic means not connected to the essential nature of something. New cleats are extrinsic to making the soccer team. How you play is what gets you on the team, whether your cleats are old or new.

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+ cleats

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shoes with leather or metal projections on the soles

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