Elemental Flashcards

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cinder n. /ˈsɪndər/

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​a small piece of ash or partly burnt coal, wood, etc. that is no longer burning but may still be hot, cinzas n.

Ex.: The logs had turned into blackened cinders.
Ex.2: a cinder track (= a track for runners made with finely crushed cinders)
Ex.3: a fireplace full of glowing red cinders

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​a small piece of ash or partly burnt coal, wood, etc. that is no longer burning but may still be hot, cinzas n.

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cinder n. /ˈsɪndər/

Ex.: The logs had turned into blackened cinders.
Ex.2: a cinder track (= a track for runners made with finely crushed cinders)
Ex.3: a fireplace full of glowing red cinders

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log n.

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a thick piece of wood that is cut from or has fallen from a tree; tronco, tora n.

Ex.: logs for the fire

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a thick piece of wood that is cut from or has fallen from a tree; tronco, tora n.

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log n.

Ex.: logs for the fire

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cantankerous a. /kænˈtæŋkərəs/

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​often angry; always complaining a.

Ex.: a cantankerous judge

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​often angry; always complaining a.

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cantankerous a. /kænˈtæŋkərəs/

Ex.: a cantankerous judge

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ember n. /ˈembər/

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​a piece of wood or coal that is not burning but is still red and hot after a fire has died, brasa n.

Ex.: Only the embers of the bonfire remained.

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​a piece of wood or coal that is not burning but is still red and hot after a fire has died, brasa n.

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ember n. /ˈembər/

Ex.: Only the embers of the bonfire remained.

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java n. /ˈdʒɑːvə/

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[unc.] (Am., informal) ​coffee n.

Ex.: Having that cup or two of java isn’t going to hurt you.

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[unc.] (Am., informal) ​coffee n.

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java n. /ˈdʒɑːvə/

Ex.: Having that cup or two of java isn’t going to hurt you.

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cola nut; kola nut n. /ˈkəʊlə nʌt/

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the seed of the cola tree, which can be chewed (= bitten many times but not eaten) or made into a drink n.

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the seed of the cola tree, which can be chewed (= bitten many times but not eaten) or made into a drink n.

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cola nut; kola nut n. /ˈkəʊlə nʌt/

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come up v.

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(usually used in the progressive tenses) to be going to happen, arrive or be ready soon v.

Ex.: Her birthday is coming up soon.
Ex.2: (informal) ‘Is lunch ready?’ ‘Coming up!’

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(usually used in the progressive tenses) to be going to happen, arrive or be ready soon v.

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come up v.

Ex.: Her birthday is coming up soon.
Ex.2: (informal) ‘Is lunch ready?’ ‘Coming up!’

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lollipop n. /ˈlɑːlipɑːp/

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​a hard round or flat sweet made of boiled sugar on a small stick n.

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​a hard round or flat sweet made of boiled sugar on a small stick n.

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lollipop n. /ˈlɑːlipɑːp/

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splash v. /splæʃ/

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​[int] (of liquid) to fall noisily onto a surface v.

Ex.: Water splashed onto the floor.
Ex.2: Rain splashed against the windows.
Ex.3: Big tears ran down her cheeks and splashed onto the paper.

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​[int] (of liquid) to fall noisily onto a surface v.

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splash v. /splæʃ/

Ex.: Water splashed onto the floor.
Ex.2: Rain splashed against the windows.
Ex.3: Big tears ran down her cheeks and splashed onto the paper.

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water down v.

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​to make a liquid weaker by adding water; diluir v.

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​to make a liquid weaker by adding water; diluir v.

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water down v.

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​[trans] (not usually used in the progressive tenses) to accept sb as a customer, patient, etc. v.

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take v.

Ex.: The school doesn’t take boys (= only has girls).
Ex.2: The dentist can’t take any new patients.

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take v.

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​[trans] (not usually used in the progressive tenses) to accept sb as a customer, patient, etc. v.

Ex.: The school doesn’t take boys (= only has girls).
Ex.2: The dentist can’t take any new patients.

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sparkler n. /ˈspɑːrklər/

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​a type of small firework that you hold in your hand and light. It burns bright n.

Ex.: A sparkler burns with many bright sparks.

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​a type of small firework that you hold in your hand and light. It burns bright n.

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sparkler n. /ˈspɑːrklər/

Ex.: A sparkler burns with many bright sparks.

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push v.
[trans] (informal) to put pressure on sb and make them angry or upset v. Ex.: Her parents are very tolerant, but sometimes she pushes them too far. Ex.2: He felt he was being pushed to the limit of his self-control.
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[trans] (informal) to put pressure on sb and make them angry or upset v.
push v. Ex.: Her parents are very tolerant, but sometimes she pushes them too far. Ex.2: He felt he was being pushed to the limit of his self-control.
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take over (from sb); take st over (from sb) v.
​to begin to have control of or responsibility for st, especially in place of sb else v. Ex.: Paul's daughter took over the job in 2017. Ex.2: Gerald Ford took over the presidency after Nixon resigned.
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​to begin to have control of or responsibility for st, especially in place of sb else v.
take over (from sb); take st over (from sb) v. Ex.: Paul's daughter took over the job in 2017. Ex.2: Gerald Ford took over the presidency after Nixon resigned.
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crunchy a. /ˈkrʌntʃi/
(approving) ​(especially of food) hard and making a sharp sound when you bite it; crocante a. Ex.: a crunchy salad
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(approving) ​(especially of food) hard and making a sharp sound when you bite it; crocante a.
crunchy a. /ˈkrʌntʃi/ Ex.: a crunchy salad
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batch n. /bætʃ/
an amount of food, medicine, etc. produced at one time n. Ex.: Shall I make another batch of cookies? Ex.2: loaves of bread baked in batches of 20 Ex.3: He baked a fresh batch of rolls. Ex.4: It is necessary to make new batches of flu vaccine whenever a different, virulent strain of flu makes an appearance.
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an amount of food, medicine, etc. produced at one time n.
batch n. /bætʃ/ Ex.: Shall I make another batch of cookies? Ex.2: loaves of bread baked in batches of 20 Ex.3: He baked a fresh batch of rolls. Ex.4: It is necessary to make new batches of flu vaccine whenever a different, virulent strain of flu makes an appearance.
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get away (from sb) v.
​to escape from sb or a place v.
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​to escape from sb or a place v.
get away (from sb) v.
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Blue Dot Sale n.
a five day sale period which starts at one minute past midnight on Black Friday with over 5000 massive deals released n.
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a five day sale period which starts at one minute past midnight on Black Friday with over 5000 massive deals released n.
Blue Dot Sale n.
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broil v. /brɔɪl/
​[trans] (Am.) to cook meat or fish under direct heat or over heat on metal bars v. Ex.: broiled chicken
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​[trans] (Am.) to cook meat or fish under direct heat or over heat on metal bars v.
broil v. /brɔɪl/ Ex.: broiled chicken
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put sb out of their misery i.
​(inf.) to stop sb worrying by telling them st that they are anxious to know i. Ex.: Put me out of my misery—did I pass or didn't I? Ex.2: Oh, put her out of her misery—tell her who won.
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​(inf.) to stop sb worrying by telling them st that they are anxious to know i.
put sb out of their misery i. Ex.: Put me out of my misery—did I pass or didn't I? Ex.2: Oh, put her out of her misery—tell her who won.
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stack n.
[count] (inf., esp. Br.) a large number or amount of st; a lot of st n. Ex.: stacks of money Ex.2: There's a stack of unopened mail waiting for you at the house. Ex.3: I've got stacks of work to do.
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[count] (inf., esp. Br.) a large number or amount of st; a lot of st n.
stack n. Ex.: stacks of money Ex.2: There's a stack of unopened mail waiting for you at the house. Ex.3: I've got stacks of work to do.
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go for v.
to put a lot of effort into st, so that you get or achieve st v. Ex.: Go for it, John! You know you can beat him. Ex.2: It sounds a great idea. Go for it!
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to put a lot of effort into st, so that you get or achieve st v.
go for v. Ex.: Go for it, John! You know you can beat him. Ex.2: It sounds a great idea. Go for it!
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goody exc. /ˈɡʊdi/
expressing childish delight exc. Ex.: Goody, we can have a party.
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expressing childish delight exc.
goody exc. /ˈɡʊdi/ Ex.: Goody, we can have a party.
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old chestnut n.
[count] (inf.) an old joke or story that has been told so many times that it is no longer funny or interesting n.
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[count] (inf.) an old joke or story that has been told so many times that it is no longer funny or interesting n.
old chestnut n.
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clod n. /klɑːd/ ​
[usually pl.] a small piece of earth or mud; torrão n. Ex.: clods of earth
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[usually pl.] a small piece of earth or mud; torrão n.
clod n. /klɑːd/ Ex.: clods of earth
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landscaping n. /ˈlændskeɪpɪŋ/
[unc.] features such as trees, stones, etc. that have been added to make a piece of land more attractive; land that has been made more attractive in this way n. Ex.: The campus has attractive buildings and beautiful landscaping.
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[unc.] features such as trees, stones, etc. that have been added to make a piece of land more attractive; land that has been made more attractive in this way n.
landscaping n. /ˈlændskeɪpɪŋ/ Ex.: The campus has attractive buildings and beautiful landscaping.
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bloom n. /bluːm/
​(formal or specialist) [count.] a flower (usually one on a plant that people admire for its flowers) n. Ex.: the exotic blooms of the orchid Ex.2: The plant produced a single white bloom.
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​(formal or specialist) [count.] a flower (usually one on a plant that people admire for its flowers) n.
bloom n. /bluːm/ Ex.: the exotic blooms of the orchid Ex.2: The plant produced a single white bloom.
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across prep. /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side to the other side of st. Ex.: He walked across the field. Ex.2: I drew a line across the page. Ex.3: A grin spread across her face. Ex.4: Where's the nearest bridge across the river?
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from one side to the other side of st.
across prep. /əˈkrɔːs/ Ex.: He walked across the field. Ex.2: I drew a line across the page. Ex.3: A grin spread across her face. Ex.4: Where's the nearest bridge across the river?
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charcoal n. /ˈtʃɑːrkəʊl/
[unc.] ​a black substance made by burning wood slowly in an oven with little air. It is used as a fuel or for drawing; carvão n. Ex.: charcoal-grilled steaks Ex.2: a charcoal drawing
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[unc.] ​a black substance made by burning wood slowly in an oven with little air. It is used as a fuel or for drawing; carvão n.
charcoal n. /ˈtʃɑːrkəʊl/ Ex.: charcoal-grilled steaks Ex.2: a charcoal drawing
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sleep in v.
​to sleep until after the time you usually get up in the morning v.
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​to sleep until after the time you usually get up in the morning v.
sleep in v.
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go sb’s way i.
​(of events) to go well for you; to be in your favour i. Ex.: By the third round he knew the fight was going his way.
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​(of events) to go well for you; to be in your favour i.
go sb’s way i. Ex.: By the third round he knew the fight was going his way.
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kettle n. /ˈketl/
a container with a lid, a handle and a spout, used for boiling water; chaleira n. Ex.: an electric kettle Ex.2: (Br.) I'll put the kettle on (= start boiling some water) and make some tea. Ex.3: I'll just boil the kettle. Ex.4: She made herself a sandwich while she waited for the kettle to boil.a container with a lid, a handle and a spout, used for boiling water; chaleira n. Ex.: an electric kettle Ex.2: (Br.) I'll put the kettle on (= start boiling some water) and make some tea. Ex.3: I'll just boil the kettle. Ex.4: She made herself a sandwich while she waited for the kettle to boil.
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a container with a lid, a handle and a spout, used for boiling water; chaleira n.
kettle n. /ˈketl/ Ex.: an electric kettle Ex.2: (Br.) I'll put the kettle on (= start boiling some water) and make some tea. Ex.3: I'll just boil the kettle. Ex.4: She made herself a sandwich while she waited for the kettle to boil.
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leak n. /liːk/
a small hole that lets liquid or gas flow in or out of st by accident; vazamento n. Ex.: a leak in the roof Ex.2: a leak in the gas pipe
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a small hole that lets liquid or gas flow in or out of st by accident; vazamento n.
leak n. /liːk/ Ex.: a leak in the roof Ex.2: a leak in the gas pipe
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dang exc. /dæŋ/
(Am., inf.) ​a mild swear word, used instead of damn exc. Ex.: It's just dang stupid!
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(Am., inf.) ​a mild swear word, used instead of damn exc.
dang exc. /dæŋ/ Ex.: It's just dang stupid!
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