grup 18 Flashcards

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wind - 1

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The car wound its way through the mountain road.

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indictment - 1

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Scientists see the increasing temperature as an indictment of global warming.

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plague - 1

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My little cousin has been plaguing me with silly questions.

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indispensible - 1

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Computers are now indispensable part of our lives.

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senile - 1

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My grandma worries about going senile.

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acrimonious - 1

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The meeting ended in an acrimonious dispute.

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deplore - 1

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How can you deplore my behavior while acting in the same manner?

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timid - 1

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He is very timid and blushes while chatting with girls.

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induce - 2

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1- As my mum is afraid of flying, I couldnt induce her to travel by air.
2- Salt can induce high blood pressure in some people.

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converse - 1

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If you tell children to do something, they usually do the converse.

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adjust - 2

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1- Drivers must adjust the mirror of the car.

2- Kids are very good at adjusting to a new place.

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evacuate - 1

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Some people were evacuated following the floods.

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stroll - 1

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We were strolling along when it started to rain.

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discount - 1

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Parents shouldn’t discount their children’s opinion.

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exclusive - 1

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This WC is for disableds’ exclusive use.

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be at liberty - 1

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You are at liberty to leave when you’ve finished the test.

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counsellor - 1

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Have you thought of seeing a counsellor?

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shed - 3

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1- The child shed tears over his broken toy.
2- Press must shed its negative public image and be trustworthy.
3- The Sun sheds light.

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sprinkle - 1

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I usually sprinkle salt over my food.

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cripple - 1

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The accident crippled her for the rest of her life.

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hearty - 1

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I ate a hearty breakfast.

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happen to - 1

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I happened to find out the truth.

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slump - 2

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1- After a hard day, he slumped into the sofa.
2- She slumped against the wall.

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weary - 1

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The man went home after a weary shift.

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eavesdrop - 1
She **eavesdropped** their conversation outside the door.
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keep abreast of - 1
**Keep** me **abreast of** the situation.
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annihilation - 1
A full-scale nuclear war could lead to the **annihilation** of the human race.
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comply - 1
We must **comply** with the law.
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inadvertently - 1
I **inadvertently** stepped on his toe while dancing.
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be wrapped up in - 1
Some people are so **wrapped up in** their works.
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prospective - 1
She was very nervous while meeting her **prospective** mother-in-law.
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halve - 1
I **halved** the apple.
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forgery - 1
The money was a **forgery**.
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take on - 2
1- She was **taken on** as a secretary. 2- She **took on** too much work and made herself ill.
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take in - 3
1- I didn't **take in** what you said, could you repeat it please? 2- Don't be **taken in** by all advertisements. 3- On losing weight I had to have my trousers **taken in**.
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take after - 1
Who do you **take after** in the family?
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take down - 1
Let me **take down** your phone number.
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immaculate - 1
Being very peevish, her house is always **immaculate**.
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invaluable - 1
The internet is an **invaluable** source of information.
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perplexed - 1
I was **perplexed** by the tricky question.
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emerge - 1
The Sun **emerged** from behind the clouds.
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glide - 1
The boat **glided** over the river.
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crow - 2
1- Parents like **crowing** about their children's achievements. 2- The baby **crowed** with happiness.
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pack - 1
The bus was **packed**.
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indict - 1
He was **indicted** for murder.
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utmost - 1
Health must be given the **utmost** importance.
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diligent - 1
**Diligent** students always compete with each other.
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emit - 1
The Sun **emits** light.
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candid - 1
To be **candid**, this tie doesn't go with the shirt nicely.
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extend - 2
1- We're **extending** the kitchen. 2- She **extended** her hand to welcome him.
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carry through - 2
1- He is determined to **carry** his long illness **through**. 2- His encouraging words **carried** her **through** before the operation.
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carry out - 1
They are **carrying out** a campaign against smoking.
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call at - 1
Why don't you **call at** for a drink one evening?
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carry on - 2
1- Despite the warnings he **carried on** drinking. 2- Stop **carrying on**, you two!
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trivial - 1
It's ridiculous that they fight over such **trivial** issues.
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rejuvenate - 1
Sleep helps you **rejuvenate** your body.