english ( 25 Jun ) + 32 Flashcards

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tear

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to damage something by pulling it apart

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veritable

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a word used to emphasize that something can be compared to something else that is more exciting, more impressive

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3
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blunt

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without a sharp edge or point

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4
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errand

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a job that you do for somebody that involves going somewhere to take a message

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5
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peashooter

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a small tube that children use to blow small objects such as dried peas at somebody

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nonchalant

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behaving in a calm and relaxed way; giving the impression that you are not feeling worried

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interest

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the extra money that you pay back when you borrow money or that you receive when you invest money

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8
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posthumous

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happening, done, published, etc. after a person has died

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9
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midstream

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the middle part of a river, stream, etc.

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apprentice

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a young person who works for an employer for a fixed period of time in order to learn the particular skills needed in their job

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