andy and leyley Flashcards

(37 cards)

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to separate something into parts and not allow these parts to mix together

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to compartmentalize

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to search for something that is difficult to find among other things
_______ in/through the drawers, looking for a pen.
_______ about/around the house to find my keys.

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to rummage

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to look for or get food or other objects in other people’s rubbish
the flood has left people and animals desperately ________(ing) for food.
we managed to _______ a lot of furniture from the dump.

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to scavenge

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4
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to want to get or achieve something very much

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to set one’s heart on something/doing something

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5
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another word for calm, collected

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unperturbed, imperturbable
/ˌʌn.pɚˈtɝːbd/ /ˌɪm.pɚˈtɝː.bə.bəl/

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6
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without confidence

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tentatively

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to mark the passing time with regular sharp sounds
the alarm was ________.

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to tick away

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to mark an item in a list with a tick to show that it has been dealt with
i _____ several items __ my ‘to do’ list.

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to tick off

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9
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another word for conscious

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deliberate

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to declare someone free from guilt/obligation/punishment/etc.
he ______ him of all his sins.

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to absolve

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another way to say that one is not immune to consequences

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one is not IMPERVIOUS to consequences

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12
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to go over in mind repeatedly

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to ruminate upon

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13
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to try to master necessary information quickly
_______ for the exam.

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to bone up

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14
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making one feel strong, healthy and full of energy
an ______ walk in the park.
an ______ person.

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invigorating

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to prevent someone from accomplishing something
he never did anything to _____ him.

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to thwart

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to leave or abandon (especially in an unpleasant situation)
hey, thanks for _______ me earlier - i was stuck talking to that guy for half an hour.

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to bail out on someone

17
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(of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm

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nonchalant
/ˈnɒnʃəl(ə)nt/

18
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to slap someone with the back of your hand

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to maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level
a potted plant ______ amongst cigarette butts.

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to have another use or function as well as the main one
the office that ______ the smoking area.

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(of organic matter) decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell
a ______ stench wafts from within.
the butcher sold _____ meat.

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a strong and very unpleasant smell
a putrid ______ wafts from within.
the ______ of rotting fish.

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(with reference to a scent, sound, etc.) pass or cause to pass gently through the air
a putrid stench ______ from within.
the smell of stale fat ______ out from the cafe.

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to waft (out)

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attractive or tempting; alluring

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a violent or uncontrollable sliding movement i was assaulted by the thump and ______ of the van. an endless ______ of ads are playing.
slew
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an act or incident involving excitement, daring, or adventure Usually an ______ involves some form of escape. If you cut class and spend the day at the beach, that's an ______ .
escapade
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to allow yourself to consider an idea as possible or as worth thinking about seriously
to entertain the idea
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to have all of the questions answered and all the necessary info provided = curiosity is no more
to have one's curiosity sated/satisfied
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lacking brightness or interest; drearily dull the ______est piece of tapestry you've laid your eyes on.
drab
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to give information to someone, to notify (?) she'll ____ you ___ ON the latest news.
clue somebody in on something
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plant leaves collectively/the leafy parts of a tree or a plant
foliage /ˈfəʊlɪɪdʒ/
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to move in a lively or cheerful -he ______ on the sand. a playful or lively movement or activity -his injures were inflicted by the ____ of a young filly.
to frolic (he frolicked on the sand) frolic (his injuries were inflicted by the frolics of a young filly)
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a formal expression of disapproval
reprimand
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to reprimand or scold someone
to tell somebody off
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to move a heavy object by hand with great effort
to manhandle
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to form an idea of the amount, value, number; to assess
to evaluate
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