words5 Flashcards

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pinnacle - viršūnė

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the most important/successful part of sth

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point out-nurodyti-atkreipti dėmesį į

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to mention sth in order to give information about sth to sb or make them notice it

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preface-įžanga

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an introduction

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protagonst-pagr. veikėjas

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the main character in a play, film, movie

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quirky - keistas

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an aspect of sb’s personality, behaviour that is a little strange

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riveting - užkabinantis

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very interesting, exciting in a way that it holds your attention completely

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ruthless - negailestingas

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determined to get what you want and not caring if you hurt other people

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slip on

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to put clothes on or to take them off quickly and easily

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spine

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the narrow part of the cover of a book that the pages are joined to

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switch on-įjungti

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to turn on a light, machine, etc. off/on by pressing a button or switch

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take your point-priimti idėją/nuomonę

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accept the validity of someone’s idea or argument

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thanks in advance- iš anksto ačiū

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used to show that you are grateful to sb for sth they have done

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the point is - esmė yra

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stating in your opinion the meaning about what is actually happening

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throw on-užsimesti

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to put on a piece of clothing quickly and carelessly

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title page - titulinis puslapis

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a page at the front of a book that has the title and the author’s name on it

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too much information

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an expression indicating that someone has revealed information that is too personal and made the listener or reader uncomfortable

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touching - paliečiantis

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causing feelings of pity or sympathy;making you feel emotional

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transcend - peržengęs

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to be or go beyond the usual limits

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turn on

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to start sth by pressing a switch or a button

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up to a point - iki tam tikro taško

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to some degree but not completely

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urge on - raginti

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to encourage sb to do sth or support them so that they do it better

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villain - blogietis

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the main bad character in a story, play, etc.

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you only live once

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motto to convey that one should take risks because and live life to the fullest because you probably won’t get another chance to do it

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abuse

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rude and offensive remarks

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add on
to make an addition to sth
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as far as i know
used to say that you think, believe, remember sth but you are not sure, because you don't know all the facts
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as soon as possible
as quickly, much, soon as you can
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at some point
a non-specific time in the future
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back cover
a book that has a stiff cover
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bibliography
a list of books used by sb writing an article, story
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by the way
used to introduce sth(comment/question) that is not directly connected to what you've been talking about
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bye for now
used to express good wishes when parting or at the end of a conversation
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carry on
to continue without stopping
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cheer on
to give shouts of encouragement to sb in a race or competition.
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chilling
frightening, usually because it contains sth violent, cruel
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cling on
to be unwilling to stop doing sth, get rid of sth
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come on
used in orders to make sb hurry, try harder
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complex
containing/having a lot of different parts and things that are connected together
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contents page
a list of the different sections that are contained in a book
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dust jacket
a paper cover on a book that protects it but can be removed
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empower
to give sb the power, authority to do sth
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enable
to make it possible for sb to do sth
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enclose
to build a fence, wall around sth
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encourage
to give sb hope, courage, support
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enlarge
to make sth larger
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ensure
to make sure that something happens or is definite
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entitle
to give sb the right to do / have sth
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entrust
to make sb responsible for doing sth, taking care of sb
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expressive
able to or showing your feelings, thoughts
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for what it's worth
used to emphasize that something is only your own opinion or suggestions and might not be very helpful
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for your information
used to tell sb that they are wrong about sth
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from my point of view
your own judgement, opinion about sth
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front cover
a book cover is any protective covering used to bind together the pages of a book
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glossary
a list of special, technical words, especially those in a particular text, explaining their meanings
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go on
to continue
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gripping
exciting or interesting in a way that keeps your attention
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hardback
a book that has a stiff cover
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index
a list of names, topics, reffered to in a book, usually arranged at the end of the book in an alphabetical order or listed in separate files or books
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insightful
showing a clear understanding of a person or situation
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intricate
having a lot of different parts and small details that fit together
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keep on
to speak to sb often and in an annoying way about sth/sb
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laugh out loud
extremely funny
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live on
to have enough money for the basic things you need to live
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meaningful
intended to express sth to sb or communicate without any words being spoken.
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move on
to start doing / discussing sth new
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moving
causing you to have deep feelings of sadness or sympathy
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on the point of
at the moment immediately before a specified action, condition is expected to happen
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in my humble opinion
used to introduce a speaker's opinion
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paperback
a book that has a thick paper cover
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perceptive
having or showing the ability to see/understand things quickly, especially those that are not obvious