english ( 30 May ) + 4 Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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ostensibly
A
according to what seems or is stated to be real or true
2
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hull
A
the main, bottom part of a ship, that goes in the water
3
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moor
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a high open area of land that is not used for farming
4
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commuter
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a person who travels into a city to work each day
5
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plummet
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to fall suddenly and quickly from a high level or position
6
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efficacy
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the ability of something to produce the results that are wanted
7
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candidly
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in a way that is open and honest
8
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mitigate
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to make something less harmful, serious, etc.
9
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merchant
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a person who buys and sells goods in large quantities, especially one who imports and exports goods
10
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triage
A
the process of deciding how seriously ill or injured a person is, so that the most serious cases can be treated first
