Juan English Flashcards

(12 cards)

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_________ asked questions

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frequently = often

opposites:
- rarely
- seldom

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Readers of the magazine said they wanted more stories about _______ people and fewer stories about the rich and famous.

not different, special, or unexpected in any way; usual

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ordinary = normal, typical, standard

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a listening/reading ____________

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comprehension = understanding

  • a test to find out how well students understand written or spoken language:
    comprehension exercises
  • the ability to understand completely and be familiar with a situation, facts, etc
    He has no comprehension of the size of the problem.
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They _________ the cost of the flood damage at £2,500.

to judge or decide the amount, value, quality, or importance of something

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to assess = to judge or decide

= ASK FOR MONEY
to charge someone an amount of money as a special payment: In order to complete the new clubhouse, all members will be assessed an additional $200 a year.

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5
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I`ve found a lovely _______ for my summer holiday.

a hotel, esp. a small hotel, often with a restaurant

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inn
- a small hotel, usually in the countryside
- a pub where you can stay for the night, usually in the countryside

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Now we have gone through the most difficult _______ of the route.

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pax = area

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crayon (voščenka)
= a small stick of colored wax used for drawing or writing

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I find Buddhism very ____________ study.

Something that is very interesting and keeps your attention

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absorbing = interesting, fascinating

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I am looking for a __________ house in the nature.

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secluded = quiet, private, and not near people, roads, or buildings

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butcher = a person who sells meat in a shop

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I am ______ ____ on improving my English.

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dead set on (doing) something
= to be very determined to do or have something

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People usually try to ________ their imperfections and weaknesses.

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disguise (=prikriti)

= to give a new appearance to a person or thing, especially in order to hide its true form
= to hide an opinion, a feeling, etc.

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