Ielts Speaking for Success Flashcards

1
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To be content with smth (phrase)

A

to be satisfied (tatmin olmak)

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Speculate (v)

A

form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence

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Conjecture (n)

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an opinion or idea that is not based on definite knowledge and is formed by guessing (synonym : guess)
-The truth of his conjecture was confirmed by the newspaper report

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4
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Hectic (adj.)

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full of incessant or frantic activity

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incessant (adj)

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never stopping

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Frantic (adj)

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done quickly and with a lot of activity, but in a way that is not very well organized (synonym : hectic)

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7
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Nature of smth (noun)

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the usual and expected characteristics of a given thing

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Accomplish (verb.)

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achieve or complete successfully

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9
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Dedication (noun)

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he quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose (kendini adama)

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10
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Detrimental (adj.)

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tending to cause harm

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11
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In the eye of the beholder (idiom)

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if beauty is in the eye of the beholder, then the person who is observing gets to decide what is beautiful

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12
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To boss around (phrasal verb)

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to tell someone what to do, give orders

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13
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Contribute (verb)

A

give (something, especially money) in order to help achieve or provide something

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Breakdown (noun.)

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a failure of a relationship or system

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