W5 D1 Flashcards

For each vocabulary word: write 1 synonym and 1 antonym.

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automatic

A

working by itself with little or no direct human control.

“an automatic kettle that switches itself off when it boils”

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awkward

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causing or feeling embarrassment or inconvenience.

“he had put her in a very awkward situation”

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discount

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a deduction from the usual cost of something:

“many stores will offer a discount on bulk purchases”

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avoid

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keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something).

“avoid excessive exposure to the sun”

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discourage

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cause (someone) to lose confidence or enthusiasm.

“I don’t want to discourage you, but I don’t think it’s such a good idea”

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exceptional

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unusually good; outstanding.

“a pepper offering exceptional flavor and juiciness”

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convince

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cause (someone) to believe firmly in the truth of something.

“Saif’s facial expression had convinced Nirmeen of his innocence”

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description

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1, a spoken or written account of a person, object, or event.
“people who had seen him were able to give a description”
2.a sort, kind, or class of people or things.
“ships of every description”

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Did You KNow?

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A person’s sneeze can travel at speeds of about 100 miles per hour! Imagine if your sneeze fueled your movement!

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Hmmmmm

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“The more you give away the happier you become.”
We’ve been fooled into thinking that receiving makes us happy.
Try giving more and see how you feel.

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