Week 8 Flashcards

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INNER (adj)

A

on the inside, or near the middle of sth

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2
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HINDER (v)

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to make it difficult to do sth or for sth to develop

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3
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FEASIBLE (adj)

A

possible to do

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4
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FAMINE (n)

A

a long period when people living in a particular are do not have enough food, and many of them suffer and die

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5
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MENTALITY (n)

A

a person’s opinions or way of thinking

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6
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TREMBLE (v)

A

to shake slightly, especially because you are nervous, frightened, or cold

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7
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ASSURE (v)

A

1.promise
to make someone that sth is definitely true, especially so that they do not worry

2.make certain
To make sth certain to happen

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8
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DISTINCT (adj)

A

different and separate

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9
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SHORE (n)

A

the area of land along the edge of the sea or a lake

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10
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TRAIT (n)

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a quality, good or bad, in someone’s character

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FLUCTUATE (v)

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to keep chancing, especially in level or amount

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12
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RECKON (v)

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1.think
to think that sth is probably true

2.number
to guess that a particular number is correct

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13
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CONVENE (v)

A

to arrange a meeting, or to meet for a meeting

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14
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LODGE (v)

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to become stuck somewhere

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15
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CONSENSUS (n)

A

a generally accepted opinion or decision among a group of people

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16
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CONSTITUTE (v)

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to be or be considered as sth

17
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SEQUENCE (n)

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a series of relating things or event, or the order in which they follow each other

18
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ELIMINATE (v)

A

to remove or take away someone or sth

19
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INQUIRY (n)

A

(the process of asking) a question

20
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SPITE (n)

A

a feeling of anger towards another person that makes someone want to annoy, upset, or hurt them, especially in a small way.

21
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TRIVIAL (adj)

A

having little value or importance

22
Q

CONTROVERSIAL (adj)

A

causing disagreement or discussion

23
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EMERGE (v)

A

to appear by coming out of sth or out from behind the sth