Anki 17 + Kuzmina 5 Flashcards

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Litter

/ˈlɪtər/

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small pieces of rubbish such as paper, cans and bottles, that people have left lying in a public place

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small pieces of rubbish such as paper, cans and bottles, that people have left lying in a public place

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Litter

/ˈlɪtər/

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rubbish

ˈrʌbɪʃ

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The floor around the garbage can was covered with all kinds of rubbish.

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The floor around the garbage can was covered with all kinds of __________.

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rubbish

ˈrʌbɪʃ

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garbage

/ˈɡɑːrbɪdʒ/

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waste food, paper, etc. that you throw away
waste material like unwanted or spoiled food, bottles, paper, etc.

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waste food, paper, etc. that you throw away
waste material like unwanted or spoiled food, bottles, paper, etc.

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garbage

/ˈɡɑːrbɪdʒ/

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spoil

/spɔɪl/

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spoil something to change something good into something bad, unpleasant, etc.

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to _______ something to change something good into something bad, unpleasant, etc.

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spoil

/spɔɪl/

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rot

/rɑːt/

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To rot is to slowly get softer and become destroyed.

The old tree began to rot in the forest.

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To ____ is to slowly get softer and become destroyed.

The old tree began to ____ in the forest.

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rot

/rɑːt/

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in advance (of something)

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before the time that is expected; before something happens

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before the time that is expected; before something happens

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in advance (of something)

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harmful

/ˈhɑːrmfl/

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​causing damage or injury to somebody/something, especially to a person’s health or to the environment

the harmful effects of alcohol

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causing damage or injury to somebody/something, especially to a person’s health or to the environment

the ________ effects of alcohol

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harmful

/ˈhɑːrmfl/

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scissors

/ˈsɪzərz/

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tool for cutting paper

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tool for cutting paper

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scissors

/ˈsɪzərz/

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straight

/streɪt/

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not in curve
​not in a curve or at an angle;
in a straight line

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not in curve
​not in a curve or at an angle;
in a straight line

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straight

/streɪt/

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damage

/ˈdæmɪdʒ/

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physical harm caused to something which makes it less attractive, useful or valuable

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physical harm caused to something which makes it less attractive, useful or valuable

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damage

/ˈdæmɪdʒ/

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just so

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done or arranged very accurately or carefully
He liked polishing the furniture and making everything just so.

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done or arranged very accurately or carefully
He liked polishing the furniture and making everything ______+___.

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just so

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as well (as somebody/something)

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in addition to somebody/something; too
Are they coming as well?
They sell books as well as newspapers.

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in addition to somebody/something; too
Are they coming ______+___?
They sell books ______+___ as newspapers.

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as well (as somebody/something)

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runway

/ˈrʌnweɪ/

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a long narrow piece of ground with a hard surface that an aircraft takes off from and lands on

The plane taxied along the runway.

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a long narrow piece of ground with a hard surface that an aircraft takes off from and lands on

The plane taxied along the ________.

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runway

/ˈrʌnweɪ/

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to associate

/əˈsəʊsieɪt/

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to make a connection between people or things in your mind

To associate means to connect something with a person or thing.

Most people associate birthday parties with having fun.

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to make a connection between people or things in your mind

To _________ means to connect something with a person or thing.

Most people __________ birthday parties with having fun.

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to associate

/əˈsəʊsieɪt/

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pity

/ˈpɪti/

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used to show that you are disappointed about something

Pity is the feeling of sadness and kindness for those who are suffering.

Because she had pity for the lost boy, she helped him find his parents.

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used to show that you are disappointed about something

______ is the feeling of sadness and kindness for those who are suffering.

Because she had ___ for the lost boy, she helped him find his parents

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pity

/ˈpɪti/

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backpacking

/ˈbækpæk/

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to travel on holiday carrying your equipment and clothes in a backpack

They went backpacking in Spain last year.

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to travel on holiday carrying your equipment and clothes in a backpack

They went ____________ in Spain last year.

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backpacking

/ˈbækpæk/

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delicious

/dɪˈlɪʃəs/

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having a very pleasant taste or smell

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having a very pleasant taste or smell

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delicious

/dɪˈlɪʃəs/

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spectacular

/spekˈtækjələr/

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​very impressive

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very impressive

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spectacular

/spekˈtækjələr/

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impressive

/ɪmˈpresɪv/

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(of things or people) making you admire them, because they are very large, good, skilful, etc.

He has an impressive record of 63 wins from 71 fights.

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(of things or people) making you admire them, because they are very large, good, skilful, etc.

He has an ______ record of 63 wins from 71 fights.

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impressive

/ɪmˈpresɪv/

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pleasant

/ˈpleznt/

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If something is pleasant, you enjoy it.

music that is pleasant to the ear

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If something is ________, you enjoy it.

music that is ________ to the ear

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pleasant

/ˈpleznt/

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shade

/ʃeɪd/

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an area that is dark and cool under or behind something

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an area that is dark and cool under or behind something

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shade

/ʃeɪd/

43
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to stun

/stʌn/

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To stun someone means to make them unable to speak due to surprise or shock.

Tim fell of the swing and was too stunned to cry.

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To ________ someone means to make them unable to speak due to surprise or shock.

Tim fell of the swing and was too __________ed to cry.

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to stun

/stʌn/

45
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superb

/suːˈpɜːrb/

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excellent; of very good quality

46
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excellent; of very good quality

not fabulous

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superb

/suːˈpɜːrb/

47
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fabulous

/ˈfæbjələs/

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​ (informal) extremely good

48
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​ (informal) extremely good

not superb

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fabulous

/ˈfæbjələs/

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magnificent

/mæɡˈnɪfɪsnt

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Magnificent means beautiful and grand.

magnificent century

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________ means beautiful and grand.

_________ century

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magnificent

/mæɡˈnɪfɪsnt

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pristine

/ˈprɪstiːn/

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fresh and clean, as if new

The car is in pristine condition.

52
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fresh and clean, as if new

The car is in _________ condition.

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pristine

/ˈprɪstiːn/

53
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scenery

/ˈsiːnəri/

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​the natural features of an area, such as mountains, valleys, rivers and forests, when you are thinking about them being attractive to look at

The scenery is magnificent.

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​the natural features of an area, such as mountains, valleys, rivers and forests, when you are thinking about them being attractive to look at

The _______ is magnificent.

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scenery

/ˈsiːnəri/

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scenic

/ˈsiːnɪk/

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having beautiful natural scenery

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having beautiful natural scenery

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scenic

/ˈsiːnɪk/

57
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picturesque

/ˌpɪktʃəˈresk/

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(of a place, building, scene, etc.) pretty, especially in a way that looks old-fashioned

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memorable

/ˈmemərəbl/

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worth remembering or easy to remember, especially because of being special or unusual

SYNONYM unforgettable

The holiday provided many memorable moments.

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worth remembering or easy to remember, especially because of being special or unusual

SYNONYM unforgettable

The holiday provided many ______________ moments.

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memorable

/ˈmemərəbl/