lesson 9 Flashcards

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account for phrasal verb

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explain*/take sth into considration/provide reasons
-her intense studing accounts for her excellent grades
- proportion
-All passengers have now been accounted for(to know where somebody is)

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accuracy noun
/ˈækjərəsi/

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precise*/careful/exact
They questioned the accuracy of the informationna
experiment must be conducted with accuracy(organize)
an accurate drawing

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precise adjective
prɪˈsaɪs

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exact/accurate*
Can you give a more precise definition of the word
give me his precise words
at that precise moment

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acutely adverb
əˈkjuːtli

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intense/severe/sudden consequence
I am acutely aware
of the difficulties we face
he was acutely aware* of the fact
acutely ill(strongly/intensly

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5
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classified adjective
ˈklæsɪfaɪd

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arrange*/
classified information
unclassified

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currency noun
ˈkɜːrənsi

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mnetary/mony*/cash
digital currency/local currency
japanese currency is gaining strength against dollor
-accepted
The term ‘post-industrial’ now has( wide currency)

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purchase noun
ˈpɜːrtʃəs

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process of buying/
most purchases in foreign countries must be made in (local currency)
to make a purchase (= buy something)
i purchased a new house(v)

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density noun
ˈdensəti

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thick*/dificult to see through/crowded/packed
The population density in this city is very high
one of the most densely populated cities in the world

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9
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dimly adverb
ˈdɪmli

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not very bright/not very clear/faint*
I did remember, but only dimly
the stars dimly lit(light) the evening sky
-she is a bith dim(خنگ)

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10
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a dim light in the distance

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display

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exhibit*/reveal/show/disclose/expose/uncover
The exhibition gives artists an opportunity to display their work
display of anger was unfortunate

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exhibit

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exhibit something (at/in…) They will be exhibiting their new designs at the gallery.

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13
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expotred (V)

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foreign sales*
The islands export sugar and fruit.
manufacturers both( import) and (export.)
exported goods(things) are high in quality

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14
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gigantic adjective
dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk

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enormous*/mammoth

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15
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impression noun
ɪmˈpreʃn

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admiration/impose*
My (first impression of) him was favourable
every one left with a good impression of the play

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16
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make an impression (= to make people admire you).

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17
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install verb
ɪnˈstɔːl

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establish/set up/create/fixed
Make sure the equipment is properly installed(fixed)
-he was installed as* president(put sb in a new position)

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jargon noun
ˈdʒɑːrɡən

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terminology*/language specific
medical/computer, etc. jargon

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saturation noun
/ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃn/

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fil*l/overflow/occupy to the maximum level
you must saturate a brush with a hue(color)

20
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straightforward adjective

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easy/simple/honest/uncomplicated*
straightforward process
-She’s nice: very straightforward(honest)

21
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uniformly adverb

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constant*/the same
bread has a uniform texture
The quality is uniformly high

22
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vibrant adjective
ˈvaɪbrənt

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full of life/powerful/full of action/bright*/brilliant
the vibrance of the city is attractive( to) many individuals
-The room was decorated in vibrant reds and yellows(bright)