Words in Context 3B - Don’t Call Them ‘Shark Attacks,’ Scientists Say Flashcards
1
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happening quickly or promptly
A
swift
2
Q
causing great public interest and excitement; very good indeed; very impressive or attractive.
A
sensational
3
Q
set or turn (something) on its end or upside down.
A
upend
4
Q
the quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate
A
precision
5
Q
a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing
A
euphemism
6
Q
the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed
A
context
7
Q
stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone
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provoked
