english ( 13 Jul ) + 32 Flashcards

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dent

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to make a hollow place in a hard surface, usually by hitting it

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sneak out

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When you try to leave the house under the radar.

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3
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contradiction

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a lack of agreement between facts, opinions, actions, etc.

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thither

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to or towards that place

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5
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turf

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short grass and the surface layer of soil that is held together by its roots

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drifter

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a person who moves from one job or place to another with no real purpose

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skedaddle

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​to move away or leave a place quickly, especially in order to avoid somebody

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8
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scraping

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a small amount of something produced by scratching a surface

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9
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mug

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to attack somebody violently in order to steal their money, jewellery

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10
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compulsory

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that must be done because of a law or a rule

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