Vocabulary August 9th Flashcards

Question

budge

Answer 1

The closed door won't even budge if we push it.

Answer 2

An expression used when one is pleased that someone or something is leaving or stopping. A shortened version of thephrase "good riddance to bad rubbish."

Answer 3

torre, caampanario, aguja

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cosquilleo, hormigueo

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consternado, angustiado

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merodear, rondar. Usually followed by "for."

Answer 7

We'll arrive shortly

Answer 8

formal, de confianza, con quien se puede contar

Answer 9

de mareo - he went uphill in zigzags, he looked dizzy

Answer 10

considerar, ponderar

Answer 11

For him, religious principles outweigh all other considerations.

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perform better than, be more profitable than

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Menacing; threatening; foreboding evil

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Showing or expressing sincerity or seriousness

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many uses; see linguee.com

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Relating to or being information that allows a decision to be made or action to be taken, Capable of being put into practice.

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desgarrador, angustioso, terrible

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(That is) reasonable, understandable, or agreeable. (Can be used as an adjective or as a standalone statement.)

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The beginning; outset. Eg: You'll start speaking Portuguese from the get-go

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I think that ...

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We all need to be on the same page before we try to present this complex idea to the boss.

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To ready oneself, someone, or something for something.

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In good health again after a period of injury or illness. No longer in a precarious financial situation. Eg: He went to Uganda because he wanted to get the country back on its feet.

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overthrow (government, dictator)

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He bought a plush dog to his daughter

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He was scared to death when I entered the room without here noticing

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My depression run away

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To begin doing something or become active suddenly and very quickly. Eg: When Emily Gellis hears rumors of people suffering horrible side effects from a trendy diet she springs into action.

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"Mancharse las manos"

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Crecer mucho, disparase (go up quickly)

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occasionally; erratically; now and again. Also: Irresolute; wavering in certainty or constancy; inconsistent. Eg: Mike and I were pretty serious for about a year, but our relationship has been off and on ever since we graduated.

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He had his dream shattered

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Occasionally; sometimes.

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I wish I could blot him out of my mind

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mentally or emotionally exciting or overwhelming

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free of restrictions or hampering conventions. Eg: Matt's show gives you a no-holds-barred take on today's cultural, religious and political issues.

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at close range. Eg: This show provides listeners with an up-close view of politics.

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The end goal of the project is to leverage the software package.

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especulación (economía)

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profunda pena - sorrow

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to move (something or someone) to a higher level, position, rank, etc. Eg: Prices are being bumped up. Bumped-up profit. They're bumping her up to district manager.

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He was expected to bring fresh eyes to the company.

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To profit or benefit from something that is regarded by others as frivolous or stupid. Eg: That movie is dumb, but it's a big hit, and the studio executives will laugh all the way to the bank.

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This dispute could spill over into other sectors of industry. Frustration on both sides spilled over into scenes of violence.

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I'm cold all the time, so I'm quite fond of summer weather.

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Narrowly restricted in scope or outlook; provincial: parochial attitudes.

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(well-known feature): one of London's most famous landmarks; (historic building); "hito": the promotion was a landmark in his career