Words & phrases 1 Flashcards

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If they engage in any complex activity

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To draw into, involve
“Engage a shy person in conversation.”

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2
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The excess insulin in their bloodstream will mop up all their blood sugar

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Defeat thoroughly
“He mopped up the floor with his opponents”

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Lo bacan de todo esto es sentir que valió la pena

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The cool thing about all this is feeling like it was worth it

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Es bastante agradable conversar con ella

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She is quite pleasant to talk to.

synonym: nice

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Que en mi vida había visto

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That in my life I had seen

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asi es como tiene que ser

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This is how it has to be

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Cuentan con el registro de vacunación desde el año 2010 en adelante (…)

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They have a vaccination record from 2010 onwards (…)

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Estos días han sido difícil pedir información debido a los feriados del 31 y 1 aqui en chile

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These days it has been difficult to request information due to the holidays of the 31st and 1st here in Chile

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strife (strīf)

1 Definition - 2 Synonym - 3 sentences

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1.A conflict or quarrel, less than a fight
2.conflict-discord
3.Monica always strives to provide excellent service to her clients

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res·o·lute /rĕz′ə-lo͞ot/

1 Definition - 2 Synonym - 3 sentences

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1.adj. Firm or determined; unwavering.
2. decided - decisive
3.She entered the room with resolute steps.

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appal (əˈpɔːl)

1 Definition - 2 Synonym - 3 sentences

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  1. .(informal) to fill with horror; shock or dismay
  2. frighten, scare
  3. She’s starting to look like her mother, which appals me.
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petty (pĕt′ē)

1 Definition - 2 Synonym - 3 sentences

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  1. Of small importance; trivial
  2. minor, trivial
  3. a petty grievance
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petty (pĕt′ē)

1 Definition - 2 Synonym - 3 sentences

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  1. Of small importance; trivial
  2. minor, trivial
  3. a petty grievance
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a·cute (ə-kyo͞ot′)

1 Definition - 2 Synonym - 3 sentences

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  1. Reacting easily to stimuli or impressions; sensitive; “agudo”
  2. serious, important
  3. The war aggravated an acute economic crisis.
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Grunting
Translation

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Gruñir

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16
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Mend

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To make repairs or restoration to; fix.

17
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Y dices lo que quieres decir

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and you mean what you say

18
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Appal

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to fill with horror; shock or dismay
I was appalled by the news