Vocabulary Expansion Flashcards

The objective of this app is for you to expand your high frequency words and overall vocabulary. It is through spaced repetition that you shall learn. Always aim for a 100% mastery over the cards I will constantly add. If you have some suggestions, send them to me on WhatsApp.

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To address something

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Synonyms English: Tackle, Handle
Synonyms Spanish: Abordar, Manejar

“When it comes to Titans breaking walls, Eren doesn’t just address the issue; he literally punches it in the face.”

“Every time a Titan shows up, the Scout Regiment has to tackle it before breakfast – talk about a heavy morning routine!”

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To assess something

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To assess sth
Synonyms English: Evaluate, Appraise
Synonyms Spanish: Evaluar, Valorar

“Armin had to quickly assess the situation, which is just a fancy way of deciding whether to run or hide.”

“Before engaging a Titan, Mikasa evaluates her options: slice now, ask questions never.”

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To discuss sth

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Synonyms English: Talk about, Debate
Synonyms Spanish: Discutir, Debatir

“In the dining hall, Eren and Jean discuss the best tactics to take down a Titan – spoiler: it never ends in agreement.”

“Levi and Erwin didn’t just talk about cleaning; they debated it as if it were a strategic military operation.”

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To determine something

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Synonyms English: Decide, Conclude
Synonyms Spanish: Determinar, Concluir

“Hange loves to determine which part of a Titan is most ticklish – purely for scientific research, of course.”

“After many trials, Levi concludes that the best way to avoid Titan breath is to not be in front of one.”

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To substantiate something

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Synonyms English: Verify, Confirm
Synonyms Spanish: Verificar, Confirmar

“Eren tries to substantiate his theories about Titans, but he usually ends up proving that they’re really good at smashing things.”

“Before spreading rumors about Titan sightings, Hanji makes sure to verify them—usually by running towards them instead of away.”

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MAKE (What is the past tense of this verb?)

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MADE - MADE

“Mikasa makes decisions, Armin made plans, and Eren? Well, he made a mess.”

“Hange made a new Titan weapon, and surprisingly, it didn’t make things worse!”

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GO (What is the past tense of this verb?)

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WENT - GONE

“When Titans go to town, they really go to town – and then the town is gone.”

“Eren went from zero to hero and then quickly to oh-no, depending on which episode you’re watching.”

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GO
* Past and past participle?

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Went - Gone

Synonyms English: Departed, Left
Synonyms Spanish: Partió, Se fue

“After I told my bacteria about my diet change, they have gone into shock.”

“All the good bacteria have gone when antibiotics joined
the party.”

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MAKE
* Past and past participle?

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Made - Made

Synonyms English: Created, Produced
Synonyms Spanish: Creó, Producido

“I have made a yogurt that’s so active, it practically walks itself to the fridge.”

“She has made a probiotic smoothie that even the bacteria are gossiping about.”

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BECOME
* Past and past participle?

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Became - Become

Synonyms English: Transformed, Turned into
Synonyms Spanish: Se transformó, Se convirtió

“He has become a hero in his gut by feeding it prebiotics.”

“My microbiome has become so diverse, it’s like a bacterial metropolis.”

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UNDERSTAND
* Past and past participle?

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UNDERSTOOD X2

Synonyms English: Comprehended, Grasped
Synonyms Spanish: Entendió, Comprendió

“I have understood the importance of fiber, and my bacteria threw a fiesta.”

“She has finally understood why her microbiota cheered every time she ate an apple.”

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To intend
* Past and past participle?

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INTENDED X2

Synonyms English: Planned, Meant
Synonyms Spanish: Planeado, Pretendido

“I have intended to boost my gut flora, but I think I just woke them up from a nap.”

“He has intended to simplify his diet, but his microbiota had a more complex plan.”

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Flu

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Synonyms English: Influenza, Virus
Synonyms Spanish: Gripe, Virus

“When flu season has hit, even the bravest bacteria buckle up.”

“Getting the flu shot has been like sending reinforcements to your immune system.”

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Stuffy / Runny nose

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Synonyms English: Congested, Dripping
Synonyms Spanish: Congestionado, Goteando

“A stuffy nose has made me sound like I’m holding my microbiota hostage.”

“With a runny nose, I could have watered plants with the amount I sneeze.”

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Teach
* Past - Past participle?

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TAUGHT X2

Synonyms English: Educated, Instructed
Synonyms Spanish: Enseñó, Instruyó

“I have taught my friends about gut health, and now they’re all fiber enthusiasts.”

“She has taught her kids about microbiota, and now they think they’re hosting alien colonies.”

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Drink
* Past and past participle?

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DRANK - DRUNK

Synonyms English: Consumed, Imbibed
Synonyms Spanish: Bebió, Ingerido

“He has drunk a kefir smoothie and his gut flora went wild.”

“Have you ever drunk kombucha? My microbiota now requests it daily!”

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Send
* Past and past participle?

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SENT - SENT

Synonyms English: Dispatch, Transmit
Synonyms Spanish: Enviar, Transmitir

“I have sent a plea to my immune system to handle the next virus invasion.”

“Messages have been sent to the brain

from the gut are always about food.”

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Take
* Past and past participle?

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TOOK - TAKEN

Synonyms English: Grabbed, Seized
Synonyms Spanish: Tomó, Agarró

“She has taken probiotics seriously, and her digestive tract is thanking her.”

“Ever since I have taken up gardening, my hands and my microbiome have never been cleaner.”

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Do
* Past and past participle?

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DID - DONE

Synonyms English: Performed, Completed
Synonyms Spanish: Hizo, Realizado

“What have you done for your microbiota today? I serenaded mine with classical music.”

“Once you’ve done a gut cleanse, even your bacteria start fresh.”

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To be
* Past and past participle?

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WAS / WERE - BEEN

Synonyms English: Existed, Occurred
Synonyms Spanish: Estuvo/Fue, Sido

“There has been a time when I ignored prebiotics; now, we’re best friends.”

“Have you been always this good with your diet, or have you been a recent convert to the world of gut health?”

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Wake
* Past and past participle?

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WOKE - WOKEN

Synonyms English: Awakened, Roused
Synonyms Spanish: Despertado, Levantado

“I was woken by my alarm this morning, but my makeup routine snoozed a bit longer.”

“Ever been woken by the scent of fresh coffee? That’s how my skin feels when I splash on rose water toner!”

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Follow

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REGULAR VERB

Synonyms English: Tracked, Pursued
Synonyms Spanish: Seguido, Perseguido

“I followed a new makeup tutorial today, and now I’m ready for a fashion runway or a circus act, depending on who you ask.”

“Just like I followed my diet plan, my dog followed the scent of my protein shake right to the disaster scene.”

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Accomplish
* Past and past participle?

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REGULAR VERB

Synonyms English: Achieved, Realized
Synonyms Spanish: Lograr, realizar

“After three weeks of squats and cardio, I’ve accomplished what my jeans feared the most – a tighter fit!”

“She’s accomplished the perfect smoky eye faster than I can say ‘eyeshadow palette.’”

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Crave, craving, cravings

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Synonyms English: Yearning, Longing
Synonyms Spanish: Ansiar, Desear, antojo (s),

Sentences:

“I’m craving a workout session just as much as I crave a chocolate bar, which means my gym bag is filled with both.”

“She was craving the new glitter eyeshadow so badly, it appeared in her dreams more than her ex!”

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Give or take

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Synonyms:

English: Approximately, Roughly
Spanish: Aproximadamente, Más o menos
Sentences:
“I’ll be at the meeting in an hour, give or take a few minutes, depending on how long it takes me to find my other sock.” *

“The project will cost us $500, give or take, which is still cheaper than my last shopping spree. Aproximadamente.”

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Be it as it may

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Synonyms:

English: Nevertheless, Regardless
Spanish: No obstante, A pesar de
Sentences:
“Be it as it may, I still think wearing pajamas to a Zoom meeting is a bad idea, even if it’s comfortable. No obstante.” *

“Be it as it may, we have to finish this report by tomorrow. A pesar de the fact that we’re all exhausted.”

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To have a lot on one’s plate

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Synonyms:

English: To be overwhelmed, To be swamped
Spanish: Estar abrumado, Estar atareado
Sentences:
“I have so much on my plate right now, I might need a buffet table instead. Estoy abrumado.” *

“She’s got a lot on her plate with work and her new puppy, who thinks the couch is a chew toy. Estar atareado.”

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Detrimental

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Synonyms:

English: Harmful, Damaging
Spanish: Perjudicial, Dañino
Sentences:
“Skipping your morning coffee could be detrimental to your colleagues’ safety. Perjudicial.” *

“Using your phone during meetings is detrimental to productivity and my ability to keep a straight face. Dañino.”

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To entail

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Synonyms:

English: To involve, To require
Spanish: Implicar, Requerir
Sentences:
“Starting a new business entails a lot of paperwork and caffeine. Implicar.” *

“Being a manager entails making tough decisions, like who gets the last donut. Requerir.”

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From day one

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Synonyms:

English: From the start, From the beginning
Spanish: Desde el primer día, Desde el principio
Sentences:
“From day one, I’ve known that my dog would be the boss of me. Desde el primer día.” *

“She was a natural leader from day one, organizing the office supplies like a pro. Desde el principio.”

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High strung

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Synonyms:

English: Tense, Nervous
Spanish: Nervioso, Tenso
Sentences:
“My cat is so high strung, even a feather can send him running. Nervioso.” *

“He was high strung before the presentation, pacing back and forth like a caffeinated squirrel. Tenso.”

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All the same

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Synonyms:

English: Nevertheless, Regardless
Spanish: No obstante, A pesar de
Sentences:
“She didn’t win the award, but she was happy all the same. No obstante.”

“I didn’t get much sleep, but I’ll join the meeting all the same. A pesar de.”

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Uproar

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Synonyms:

English: Commotion, Chaos
Spanish: Alboroto, Caos
Sentences:
“There was an uproar in the office when they announced free donuts. Alboroto.” *
“The new policy caused an uproar among the employees, who were already dealing with enough chaos. Caos.”

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Over and done

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Synonyms:

English: Finished, Completed
Spanish: Terminado, Completado
Sentences:
“Once this project is over and done, I’m taking a long vacation. Terminado.” *

“She was glad the meeting was over and done, so she could finally relax. Completado.”

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Aftermath

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Synonyms:

English: Consequence, Result
Spanish: Consecuencia, Resultado
Sentences:
“The aftermath of the party was a kitchen full of dirty dishes. Consecuencia.” *

“The aftermath of the merger included several new policies and a lot of confusion. Resultado.”

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A hard nut to crack

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Synonyms:

English: Difficult problem, Tough challenge
Spanish: Duro de roer, Difícil de resolver
Sentences:
“Convincing my boss to give us a day off is a hard nut to crack. Duro de roer.” *

“Getting the software to work properly has been a hard nut to crack. Difícil de resolver.”

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A predicament

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Synonyms:

English: Dilemma, Quandary
Spanish: Predicamento, Dilema
Sentences:
“I’m in a real predicament—should I go to the meeting or finish this pizza? Predicamento.” *

“Choosing between two job offers is a nice predicament to have. Dilema.”

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Make-believe (noun)

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Synonyms:

English: Fantasy, Pretend
Spanish: Fantasía, Ficción
Sentences:
“As a kid, I spent hours in a world of make-believe, fighting dragons with a stick. Fantasía.”

“Her stories are pure make-believe, but they’re entertaining. Ficción.”

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Sleep on it

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Synonyms:

English: Mull over, Think about
Spanish: Pensar en ello, Reflexionar
Sentences:
“I’m not sure if I should take the job offer, so I’ll sleep on it. Pensar en ello.”

“Instead of making a hasty decision, just sleep on it and decide tomorrow. Reflexionar.”

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Ethics

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Synonyms English: Morality, Principles
Synonyms Spanish: Ética, Moralidad

“In occupational medicine, maintaining strong ethics is crucial to ensure the well-being and trust of employees.” * “Our team’s commitment to ethics means we prioritize patient confidentiality and transparent communication.”

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Update

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Synonyms English: Refresh, Revise
Synonyms Spanish: Actualización, Revisión

“We need to update the safety protocols to align with the new regulations.” * “After the inspection, I’ll update the team on any areas that need improvement.”

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Grown

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Synonyms English: Developed, Expanded
Synonyms Spanish: Crecido, Desarrollado

“Our occupational health program has grown significantly in response to employee needs.” * “As the industry has grown, so has our focus on preventive healthcare for workers.”

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Lost

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Synonyms English: Misplaced, Lacked
Synonyms Spanish: Perdido, Extraviado

“We lost valuable data on past incidents, which has impacted our risk assessment processes.” * “The company has lost some ground in safety standards, so we are working to regain compliance.”

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Made

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Synonyms English: Created, Established
Synonyms Spanish: Hecho, Creado

“We have made considerable progress in reducing workplace injuries this quarter.” * “Our new policy on ergonomics has made a positive impact on employee health.”

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Gotten

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Synonyms English: Obtained, Acquired
Synonyms Spanish: Conseguido, Adquirido

“She has gotten certifications in workplace safety, enhancing her credibility in the field.” * “The team has gotten essential feedback from employees, which helps us tailor our health programs.”

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Read

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Synonyms English: Review, Examine
Synonyms Spanish: Leer, Revisar

“I read the latest report on occupational hazards, and it highlighted areas needing improvement.” * “Before implementing new policies, it’s essential to read all related studies to make informed decisions.”

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Eaten

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Synonyms English: Consumed, Ingested
Synonyms Spanish: Comido, Ingerido

“She has eaten nutritious snacks throughout her shift, which has helped maintain her energy levels.” * “The team has eaten together regularly as part of a wellness initiative to build camaraderie and encourage healthy habits.”

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Meal

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Synonyms English: Dish, Repast
Synonyms Spanish: Comida, Alimento

“Providing a balanced meal during shifts can help maintain employee energy levels.” * “Our cafeteria offers meal options that support the dietary needs of our workforce.”

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Melomaniac

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Synonyms English: Music Lover, Audiophile
Synonyms Spanish: Melómano, Amante de la música

“As a melomaniac, he finds that playing soothing music in the office improves his focus.” * “The occupational medicine team suggested ambient music for melomaniacs to create a calmer work environment.”