Words 6 Flashcards

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cowling

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covertura
cowling is a term used to describe protective covers or casings that enclose and safeguard specific components of machinery or devices, particularly in relation to engines or rotating parts.

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dastardy
dastardly contraptions

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ruin, cobarde
artilugios cobardes

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stray

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extraviado

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wear
metal wear

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desgaste
desgaste de metales

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soar
soaring

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remontarse
altísimo

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stagnation

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estancamiento
state ir condition: Lack of flow, movement or development

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out of spite

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por despecho

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thus

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de este modo

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rollercoaster

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montaña rusa

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akin (adjetivo)

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escencialmente similar, relativo

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chiefly

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principalmente

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sway

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influencia

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swag

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botín

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lobbying

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to attempt to influence or sway (someone, such as a public official) toward a desired action

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the way it drapes

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la forma que calza (un traje)

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thorn

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espina

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heritage

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herencia

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inquire

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preguntar (mas formal que ask)

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staple
stapler

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grapa
engrapadora

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stout
stoutly

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robusto
fuerte

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strive

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esforzarse

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thrive

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prosperar

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pocketed

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embolsado

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tether

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atar

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pinpoint
determinar con precision
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inadequacy
insufieciencia
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tainted
contaminado, corrompido,manchado
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ousted
expulsado
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undoing
ruina
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floored
to knock someone
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portrait portray portrayed
retrato retrar retratado
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shrouded
envuelto
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loathing
desprecio
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wilt
marchitar
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raze
arrasar
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blishing
deslumbrante
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environ
reinar
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notwithstanding
a pesar de
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piercing gaze
mirada penetrante
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beacon
faro
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bacon
tocino
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excel excels
sobresalir sobresale
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lyrical
lirico ( lleno de entusiasmo e inspiracion)
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anecdote
anecdota
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treacle molasses
melasa melasa
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delve
ahondar
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willingly
voluntariamente
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stowed
guardado, escondido
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berate
regañar, reprender
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whomever
quien sea
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chant
cantar
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shambles
ruinas
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clutter
desorden
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solace
consuelo
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premiere
estreno
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cozy
acogedor
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ushered
introduce, iniciar algo The invention of the smartphone ushered in a new era of communication
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soothing
calmante
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petty
insignificante
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quicklime
cal viva
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slope
pendiente
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saddle
sillin/silla (bicicleta)
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reminisce
recordar historias viejas
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pluck
desplumar
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tear
arrancar
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binder
carpeta (oficina)
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hoax
A "hoax" refers to a deliberately fabricated deception or false story intended to deceive or trick people into believing something that is not true
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groom grooming
novio aseo
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rummage sale rummage
venta de articulos usados hurgar
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mace
gas pinienta
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askew
"Askew" means not in a straight or level position; tilted or crooked. It's often used to describe something that is not aligned correctly or is out of place.
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rink
pista
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skillet
sarten
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cloven
hendido
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petty cash fund petty cash petty
fondo de caja chica dinero para gastos menores pequeño
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lien
orden de embargo orden de retencion
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entitled you're entitled
titulado tienes derecho
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GP
General Practitioner Doctor en Medicina General
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watering
regando
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look as if
se como si
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look like
parece
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nudge
empujar
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Social butterfly
A "social butterfly" is a term used to describe a person who is highly sociable, outgoing, and enjoys interacting with a wide range of people in various social settings
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homebody
The term "homebody" refers to a person who prefers to spend a significant amount of their time at home rather than going out or traveling. Homebodies typically find comfort, relaxation, and enjoyment in the familiar and cozy environment of their own home.
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waking hours
"Waking hours" refer to the period of time during the day when a person is awake and active, as opposed to sleeping
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hail
granizo
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hound
sabueso
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patterned
estampado
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foremost (adjective)
principal She is the foremost expert in the field of neuroscience. This means that she is the most prominent and respected expert in the field. The safety of our employees is our foremost priority. Here, "foremost" emphasizes that ensuring the safety of employees is the top and most important priority.
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holster
pistolera ( funda para pistolas)
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quench
aplacar
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decal
calcomanía
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thrashing about thrashing around
discutiendo dando vueltas
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portmanteau
A "portmanteau" is a linguistic blend or combination of two or more words, where portions of the words are merged to create a new word that typically represents a combination of the original words' meanings. These new words are often created for brevity, convenience, or to describe a concept or object that doesn't have a single-word counterpart.
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mogul
maganate
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drenched
empapado
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sew
coser
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rant
berrinche, despotricar
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sourdough sourdough bread
de masa fermentada pan de masa fermentada
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sour
agrio
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ableist
capacitista
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den
guarida
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recant
retractarse
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cling
adherirse
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blister
ampolla
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whereabouts
paradero
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maverick
disidente
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unassuming
modesto
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be upfront
ser sincero
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cantering you're cantering
galopando a medio galope
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plaster
yeso
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hyphen
guion
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hazy
brumoso (fog)
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crick
torticolis : In casual language, a "crick" often refers to a sudden and painful stiffness or spasm in a muscle, typically in the neck or back. For example, you might say, "I woke up with a crick in my neck."
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gurgles
gorgoteo
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mischief
travesura
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enquiry
consulta
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mix-up
confusion
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mull it
reflexiona sobre ello
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coercive
coactivo
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spur spurred
estimular estimulado
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standoffish
distante
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frail
fragil
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instil instilling
inculcar inculcando
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awash
inundado
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engrosing
fascinante
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compelling
atractivo
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engaging
atractivo
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riveting
extremely compelling, fascinating or engronsing
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culprit
culpable
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bustle
bullicio
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strain
Physical Stress or Injury: In a physical sense, strain refers to stress or pressure on a material, object, or body. For example, you can strain a muscle during physical activity.
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hiatus
pause A hiatus refers to a break or interruption in something continuous or ongoing. It can be used in various contexts, such as in conversations, music, television shows, or scientific research. Essentially, it signifies a temporary pause or gap in a process or activity. For example, a TV show might go on hiatus between seasons, or a writer might take a hiatus from writing to recharge creatively.
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overly
demasiado
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embellish
embellecer
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pantry
despensa
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clatter clattering
estrépito ruidoso
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standout
remarkable
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curfew
toque de queda
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yule
navidad
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garnished salary
salario embargado
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I'm rambling
estoy divagando
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ogle ogling
to glance with amorous invitation or challenge He was tempted to ogle at young ladies. transitive verb 1 : to eye amorously or provocatively He sat at the bar ogling several women. 2 : to look at especially with greedy or interested attention
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rigged rigged game
amañado (arreglado) juego arreglado
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finicky
melindroso
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swaying
balanceo
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wandered off
alejarse
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daylight savings
horario de verano
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