grup 12 Flashcards

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spot - 1

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I spotted my teacher in the crowd.

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decidedly - 1

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The man was decidedly drunk.

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attend to - 1

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I’m busy, I have something to attend to.

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detain - 2

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1- The police detained him for 5 days.
2- I have a word with you, but I won’t detain you long.

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exile - 1

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After writing the book, he was exiled.

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work out - 3

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1- Do you work out how many marbles there are in the bowl?
2- I can’t work out this puzzle.
3- He likes working out at the gym.

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7
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talk back - 1

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Don’t talk back to me!

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figure out - 1

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Women! I just can’t figure them out.

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9
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assassinate - 1

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President Kennedy was assassinated in 1963.

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inclined - 2

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1- Women are inclined to cry.
2- You can join us if you feel inclined to.

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bigheaded - 1

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Models are bigheaded due to their beauty.

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12
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impulsive - 1

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Don’t be so impulsive, think before you act.

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nourish - 1

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A well nourished baby grows up healthily.

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14
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amid - 1

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Amid all the confusion, the thief ran away.

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15
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blow up - 4

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1- I blew up the photograph.
2- My parents blew up when they saw the phone bill.
3- Some students blow up exams deliberately.
4- Would you help me blow up the balloons?

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16
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alpha and omega - 1

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There is alpha and omega of everything on the internet.

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17
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up in the air - 1

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I haven’t made up my mind yet, it is still up in the air.

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all the same - 1

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I don’t need a lift home but thanks all the same.

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take for - 1

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Of course I won’t tell anyone, what do you take me for?

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take off - 1

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He is very funny when he takes off Michael Jackson.

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21
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wary - 1

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Be wary of lending money to him.

22
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sophisticated - 2

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1- The computer has a highly sophisticated system.
2- Opera appeals to only sophisticated ones.

23
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chilly - 1

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The wind is a bit chilly.

24
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cosy - 1

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We had a cosy chat.

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pure - 2
1- This bracelet is **pure** gold. 2- The air by the sea is **pure** and healthy.
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vastly - 1
Babies **vastly** need care and love.
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suspension - 2
1- He was punished by a week **suspension** from the school. 2- A **suspension** bridge is being built in Istanbul these months.
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subtle - 2
1- Women are **subtle** minded. 2- The pictures are similar but there are **subtle** differences between them.
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drawback - 1
The economic problems are the **drawbacks** of Turkey to develop.
30
assess - 1
The damage has been **assessed** after the earthquake.
31
assessment - 1
What is your **assessment** of the situation?
32
behave oneself - 1
If you **behave yourself**, I'll take you to the funfair.
33
solely - 1
Scholarships are given **solely** on the basis of success.
34
acknowledge - 1
No one can easily **acknowledge** that they're wrong.
35
go about - 1
What is the best way to **go about** learning German?
36
thump - 3
1- If you don't shut up, I'll **thump** you. 2- Soldiers **thump** as they march. 3- His heart **thumped** with excitement at first sight.
37
whisk - 1
The parents **whisked** the child to the doctor.
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look on - 2
1- Only one man tried to help us, the rest just **looked on** in silence. 2- I **look on** my aunt as my mum.
39
hoarse - 1
You sound **hoarse**, have you got a cold?
40
loath - 1
A **loath** learner can't make any progress.
41
put off - 1
Don't let your failures **put** you **off** trying harder.
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hint - 1
My friend **hinted** that she was offended with me.
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devour - 2
1- I **devoured** the chocolate cake with great appetite. 2- She felt **devoured** by jealousy.
44
thrive - 1
Online sales are now **thriving**.
45
virtue - 1
Honesty is a great **virtue**.
46
consent - 1
The father finally **consented** the marriage.
47
gratitude - 1
He spoke of the deep **gratitude** he felt.
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prejudice - 1
Racism is born from **prejudice**.
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substantially - 1
House prices have increased **substantially** in recent years.
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avidly - 1
We **avidly** awaited news of him.