Unit 4 Flashcards

1
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Source

A

The cost of something such as a problem
Or
A person or book that gives information

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2
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Flirt

A

To behave in a way that shows an attraction for someone but it’s not meant to be taken seriously

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3
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Hurdle

A

One of a series of barriers that must be jumped over during a race
Or
Something that makes achievement difficult

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4
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Parka

A

A very warm jacket with a hood

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5
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Frontier

A

A distant area where a few people live

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Scorn

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A feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect or approval

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Radar

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A device that sends out radio waves for finding the position and speed of a moving object such as an airplane

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8
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Ernest

A

Serious and sincere, not lighthearted or playful

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9
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Afford

A

To be able to pay for

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10
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Urban

A

Relating to cities and the people who live in them

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Discard

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To throw something away because it is useless or unwanted

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12
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Smirk

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To smile and an unpleasant way because you’re pleased with yourself or glad about someone else’s trouble

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13
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Rehearse

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To practice something over and over such as a song or a play

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14
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Mourn

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To feel or show great sadness because someone has died

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15
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Surface

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The outside part or layer of something

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16
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Parcel

17
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Yearn

A

To wish for something

18
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Fierce

A

Very violent or having a lot of strong emotion

19
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Starch

A

A substance found in certain foods such as bread rice and potatoes

20
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Formula

A

A plan or method to achieve something in line or

A list of ingredients

21
Q

Earth

A

The planet we live on
Or
Dirt/soil from the planet

22
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Squirm

A

To move around or fidget

23
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Pardon

A

To excuse bad behavior or a crime

24
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Further

A

To or at a more distant place or time

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Perform
To do an action or activity that requires training or skill such as singing reacting
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Reimburse
To repay money that is owed
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Horizontal
Position from side to side rather than up and down, parallel to the ground
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Formidable
Very powerful strong and deserving serious attention and respect
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Circuit
The complete path that an electrical circuit travels along Or a path for a trip around something
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Monarchy
A country that has a government such as a king or queen who is the head or in charge