Paradox Zinnen Flashcards

(45 cards)

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A paradox

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Her desire for complete independence was A paradox because show often found Herself feeling Lionels and isolated without the support and companionship of others

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Despite

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Despite the heavy rain, they decided to still have a picnic in the park

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to chuck someone out

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as she tried to stand on the shaky boat, her legs began to wobble, and she struggled to maintain her balance in the rough waters

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to be barred

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due to his previous criminal record, he was barred from entering the country

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to tuck

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she tucked in the bedsheet neatly, ensuring it was tightly secured under the mattress corners for a tidy appearance

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to unravel

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as i began to unravel the mystery, each clue i discovered led me deeper into the intricate plot of the novel

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to be overwhelmed

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facing a mountain of paperwork and tight deadlines, i found myself overwhelmed by the sheer volume of tasks, leaving me feeling stressed and unable to focus

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the voilent convulsions

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the violent convulsions in ht eearthquake left the city in ruins, with buildings collapsing and the ground shaking uncontrollably

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a seizure

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during the flight, a passenger experienced a seizure, causing concern among the cabin crew and fellow travelers. the flight attendants quickly provided assistance and called for medical help

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to encourage

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her words of encouragement and support helped him gain the confidence he needed to pursue his dream of starting his own business

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an attitude

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john’s dismissive attitude toward his colleagues’ ideas hindered collaboration and created a negative work environment

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to double down on something

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faced with a challenging project deadline, the team decided to double down on their efforts, working late into the night and over the weekend to ensure its completion

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the prohibition model

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the prohibition model, which involves making something illegal and punishing those who do it, is often criticized for not working well in stopping drug use and causing more problems

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harsh

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the teacher’s harsh words made the student feel very bad

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recreationally

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he enjoys playing tennis recreationally, just for fun and not in any professional or competitive way

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to amount to

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her hard work and dedication over the years have allowed her to amount to a succesful and respected businesswoman

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the harm reduction

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harm reduction programs provide clean needles to people who use drugs to help reduce the health risks associated with sharing needles

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a treasure trove

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when they opened the old attic, they found a treasure trove of valuable vintage toys and collectibles

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the ravers

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at the music festival, a group of ravers danced energetically to the electronic beats, expressing their love for the music through their lively and enthusiastic movements

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the outreach work

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the outreach work in the community involves volunteers going out to talk to people, offer assistance, and provide information to help those in need

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to advocate

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she decided to advocate for better playground equipment at the local park by speaking to the city council and gathering support form other parents

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a lead

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the detective followed a lead in the case, which was a piece of evidence that could help solve the mystery

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the pragmatic approach

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the company adopted a pragmatic approach to solving its financial problems, making practical and realistic decisions to improve its financial situation

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the guidance

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the guidance provided by the experienced hiker was invaluable for the beginers on their first mountain hike, as it helped them avoid dangers and stay on the right path

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suspiciously
she looked at him suspiciously when he claimed he had no knowledge of the missing cookies, as her empty cookie jar seemed to tell a different story
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the inhibitions
at the costume party, some people shed their inhibitions and danced freely in wild and creative outfits
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tentatively
she tentatively acccepted the job offer, expressing some uncertainty about whether it was the right career move for her
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a survey
the company conducted a survey to ask customers about their opinions and experiences with their products
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the snorting papers
the snorting papaers were spread all over the table, showing that someone had been inhaling a substance through their nose
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to filter into
as the students began to filter into the classroom, the teacher greeted each one with a warm smile
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the assumption
the assumption that it would rain led him to bring an umbrella with him, even though the sky was clear
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there's a catch
they offered a free vacation, but there's a catch: you have to attend a timeshare presentation
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unregulated
the unregulated sale of prescription drugs online poses serious health risks, as ther is no oversight or control over the quality and safety of these medications
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to be laced with
the dessert was laced with a hint of cinnamon, giving it a subtle, spicy flavor
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to pass down
my grandmother passed down her antique pocket watch to me, making it a family heirloom
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to ravage
the hurricane's strong winds and heavy rains had the power to ravage entire neighborhoods, leaving them in ruins
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proposed
the mayor proposed a new plan to build a playground in the park, suggesting the idea of creating a fun area for children to play in
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the sanctions
the sanctions impsed by the international community against that country included trade restrictions and financial penalties to encourage them to change their behavior
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the extortion
the extortion attempt involved a criminal demanding money from a business owner in exchange for not causing harm to their shop or employees
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the personal possesion
i always keep my personal possessions like my wallet, keys, and phone in a secure drawer when i'm not using them
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to confiscate
the security at the airport had to confiscate the oversized bottle of shampoo from my luggage because it exceeded the allowed limit
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the administrative penalties
the administrative penalties for late tax payments include fines and interest charges, which the government uses to encourage people to pay their taxes on time
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a fine
he had to pay a fine for parking his car in a 'no parking' zone, which is a sum of money he had to give as a punishment for breaking the parking rules
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the community serive
as part of his sentence, he was required to perform community service, which meant he had to do unpaid work to help the local neighborhood, like cleaning up parks or assisting at the local shelter
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the ramifications
the company's decision to cut corners on safety measures had serious ramifications, including multiple accidents and damaged reputation.