grup 27 Flashcards

(45 cards)

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V // tame - 2

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1- It’s possible to tame a wild horse.
2- He needs to tame his temper.

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adj // tame - 1

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The movie was too tame for a horror film.

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n // draw - 2

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1- The match ended in a draw.
2- I won a car in the draw.

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adj // indigenous - 1

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Kangoroos are indigenous only to Australia.

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conj // in that - 1

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I’m very lucky in that my parents allow me a lot of freedom.

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n // diverse - 1

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The city has a very diverse population.

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v // insert - 1

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Insert your seatbelt in the car.

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n // conspirator - 1

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She acted as if she were innocent but she was actually the lead conspirator.

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phv // give out - 1

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When spent recklessly the money soon gave out.

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phv // get carried away - 1

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She got carried away while shopping and spent all her money.

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phv // get up to - 1

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What are the kids getting up to in the kitchen?

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adj // lukewarm - 2

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1- The soup was lukewarm so I had to heat it up again.
2- Her proposal got a lukewarm response, so she was upset.

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n // lead - 1

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Dogs must be kept on a lead all the time.

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adj // desolate - 1

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The village is now desolate after the migrations to big cities.

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phv // get on - 1

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I never get on at physics.

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phv // look in on - 1

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I looked in on my friend to see if she was feeling any better.

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adj // triumphant - 1

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The triumphant team were welcomed home.

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phv // fall out - 2

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1- They fell out over something silly and haven’t spoken since.
2- Having hair dyed falls hair out.

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v // strike a chord - 1

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Her story about growing up poor really struck a chord with the audience

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adj // ill-fated - 1

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Their ill-fated love story ended in heart break.

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n // revival - 1

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Old-fashioned clothes are now at revival at present.

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exp // can’t = couldn’t bring oneself to do smt - 1

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She couldn’t bring herself to say goodbye and left without a word.

23
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phv // apply to - 1

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The rules don’t apply to the boss.

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n // recreation - 1

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Men’s only recreation is football.

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adj // distinct - 1
Everyone's DNA is **distinct** and unique.
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adj // bleak - 1
In winter the weather is **bleak** and unpleasant.
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adj // snob - 1
I can not tolerate him, he is such a **snob**.
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adj // exuberant - 1
Although she is fighting with cancer, she is **exuberant**.
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adv // whatsoever - 1
He showed no interest **whatsoever** in the topic.
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prep // notwithstanding - 1
**Notwithstanding** the rain, the match continued.
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v // lounge - 1
You can't just **lounge** around like that while everyone is so busy.
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adv // assuredly - 1
Reading is **assuredly** the core of comprehansion.
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v // stagger - 1
The drunk man **staggered** along the street.
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v // bewitch - 1
Arzu **bewitched** all the boys with her beauty at the university.
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v // mutiny - 1
The soldiers **mutinied** over non-payment of wages.
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n // bidder - 1
The antique car went to the highest **bidder**.
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adj // persistent - 1
**Persistent** people never give up trying.
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v // ignite - 1
Petrol **ignites** easily.
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adj // spectacular - 2
1- Thanks for the **spectacular** meal. 2- There was a **spectacular** change in the weather.
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v // conceal - 1
Is there anything you're **concealing** from me? You look sad.
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adj // courteous - 1
It's **courteous** of you to offer for help.
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v // anticipate - 1
We **anticipate** good weather for the weekend.
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adj // accessible - 1
Medicine shouldn't be kept where it's **accessible** to children.
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phv // make out - 2
1- I don't **make out** what you are getting at. 2- Can you **make out** a cheque to my name?
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adj // pending - 2
1- The judge's decision is still **pending**. 2- **Pending** your parents' aproval, we can't book the trip.