grup 20 Flashcards

(33 cards)

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wane - 1

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Her interest in science fiction began to wane.

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subsequent - 1

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The first king was a good ruler but all the subsequent kings were corrupted.

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plagiarism - 1

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We have strict rules against plagiarism in the group work.

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4
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deception - 1

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Magic is kind of clever deception.

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5
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influx - 1

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The influx of the refugees has led to significant problems.

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massacre - 1

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There is a massacre in Palestine.

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ardent - 1

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She is an ardent follower of fashion.

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adorn - 1

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He spent a fortune adorning his wife with expensive jewellery.

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detach - 1

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You can detach the hood if you prefer the coat without it.

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10
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intrigue - 1

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The way the Pyramids were built always intrigues people.

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intricate - 1

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The watch mechanism is extremely intricate.

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persecution - 1

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The persecution of the Jews during WW2 is one of the greatest tragedies of all time.

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rip through - 1

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The hurricane ripped through the island.

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proclaim - 1

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The president proclaimed a state of emergency because of the impending hurricane.

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facilitate - 1

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Cell phone technology has facilitated communication.

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run through - 1

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I ran through the pages of the book.

17
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flutter - 1

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Lisa’s heart was fluttering before the presentation.

18
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hinder - 1

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The bad weather didn’t hinder the trip.

19
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pitch - 3

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1- She pitched the vase at his head.
2- She pitched the idea to me over lunch.
3- He braked too hard and the car pitched forward.

20
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decelerate - 1

A

The car decelerated at the side of the police car.

21
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recount - 1

A

He recounted his unusual experiences in Erasmus.

22
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proponent - 1

A

Duygu Asena was the strongest proponent of women’s rights.

23
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dilute - 1

A

Some concentrated drinks need diluting with water.

24
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provisions - 1

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We had enough provisions for the picnic.

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bearing - 1
Exercises have a direct **bearing** on health.
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consecutive - 1
It had rained for 5 **consecutive** days.
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utility - 1
**Utility** charges aren't included in your rent.
28
by heart - 1
I know some of my friends' numbers **by heart**.
29
intimate - 1
My friend **intimated** that she was offended with me.
30
preach - 1
The hodja **preached** a sermon about worshipping.
31
weed out - 1
We must **weed out** surplus clothes.
32
agonize - 1
The kid **agonized** over the loss of his cat.
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foster - 2
1- The couple decided to **foster** a child. 2- Parents should **foster** the sense of responsibility in their children.