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World Power Pages Flashcards

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How you describe a person who obeys the rules even though he might not agree with them ?

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Law-abiding

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A person who talks a lot is a ……

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Chatterbox

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A person who dislikes people of a lower social class is a ……

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Snob

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A person who is extremely lazy and never does any work is a ……

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Layabout

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What is the difference between dissatisfied and unsatisfied?

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If you are dissatisfied with something, you are not pleased with it.
If you are unsatisfied with something, you are disappointed because you have not got what you hoped to get.

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What is to mutter?

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To say smth quiet ,uncrlearly, usually when irritating

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What is to witness ?

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To see an incident/accident/crime happening

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What is to glance ?

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To glance AT is to LOOK at smb quickly,unable to describe it

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What is to glimpse ?

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To glimpse is to see smb/smth quickly,unable to describe it

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What is to cling to?

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To cling to is to hold tightly onto smb/smth ; to adhere closely/tightly ; to stick to

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What is to clutch (at)?

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To clutch or to clutch at is to take hold of smth tightly

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What is to handle?

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To handle is to hold smth very carefully

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What is to grasp?

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To grasp is to take a firm hold of smth tightly/desperately

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A person described as a Jakyll and Hyde is a person…….

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that has big changes of mood or personality

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What does the expression “ a white elephant” mean?

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A white elephant is smth that is useless, unwanted and usually expensive

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What does the expression “red tape” mean?

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Red tape means rules that delay actions

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The rain is dripping/pattering on the roof ,the wind was howling and water was dripping/pattering from the ceiling.

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The RAIN is PATTERING on the roof ,the WIND was HOWLING and WATER was DRIPPING from the ceiling.

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What means to be “laid-back”?

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To be laid-back is to behave in a relaxed way as if nothing ever worries you

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What does to be “run-down” means?

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To be “run-down” means to be in neglected condition/ in poor repair.

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What is the difference between Respected and Respectable?

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Respected - smb already respected
Respectable - smb worth of respect

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What is the difference between profit and benefit?

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Profit - the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time. Benefit - something that aids or promotes the well-being of something

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What is the difference between last and latest ?

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Last - end of smth
Latest - the aspect of being new

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What is council (syn advice)?

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A conucil is a legal advice/decision made by the government

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What is receding hair in your language?

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Receding hair is chelie

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What is lines , wrinkles , freckles and dimples in your language?

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Wrinkles is RIDURI
Dimples is GROPIȚE și
Lines is liniile de pe FRUNTE
Freckles is PISTRUI

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What is “ to stride”?

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To STRIDE is to go walk quickly,with long steps in a particular direction; to walk decisively.

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What is “ to strut “?

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To STRUT is to walk proudly

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What is “to stroll”?

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To STROLL is to walk in a slow, relaxed way.

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What is “to stagger”?

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To STAGGER is to move unsteadily, as though about to collapse; as in the state of being DRUNK.

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What is “ to trudge”?

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To TRUDGE is to walk exhausted, with heavy steps.

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What is “ to spin”?

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To spin is to rotate on a center point

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What is “ to croll”?

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To CROLL is to move slowly, either by dragging the body along the ground or on the hands and knees

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What is to giggle ?

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To GIGGLE is to laugh in a childish,silly way .

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What is “to chuckle “?

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To CHUCKLE is to laugh quietly, trying to hide your laughter.

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What is “to cackle”?

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To CACKLE is an envy laughter

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36
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What is “to make head or tail of smth”?

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“To make head or tail” is to be unable to understand smth /smo

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What is “to be right up smb street”?

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To be right up smb street means that something is exactly the kind of thing that smb likes/wants; perfect for their interests.

38
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What is “to be on a short fuse “?

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“To be on a short fuse “ is to have a tendency to become angry very quickly

39
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What is “to let the cat out”?

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“To let the cat out “ is to give away a secret.

40
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What does “ odds and ends “ mean in your language?

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Odds and ends are MĂRUNȚIȘURI

41
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What does “out and about”mean?

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“Out and about” is engaging in normal activity after an illness.

42
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What does “to work on and off” mean?

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“To work on and off “ is to work from time to time; every so often.

43
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What does “give ortake “ mean?

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“To give or take “ is used to indicate that an amount is approximate.

44
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What is the difference between PROOF and EVIDENCE?

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EVIDENCE - a body of facts/info indicating whether a belief is true or not
PROOF - the logical conclusion we arrive to after analyzing the evidence.

45
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What does “conducted “ mean?

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CONDUCTED is lead or managed by smb

46
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What is the difference between EFFECTIVE and AFFECTIVE?

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EFFECTIVE - smth that produces an intended result
AFFECTIVE - smth that has been influenced by;expresses emotion

47
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What is the difference between EVIDENCE and DATA ?

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EVIDENCE - a body of facts/info showing if a hypothesis is or not true
DATA - th basis for evidence

48
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What does “ to come across” mean?

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” To come across (AS)” is to give a specific impression.

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What is the difference between LIKELY, PROBABLE and POSSIBLE?

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PROBABLE - likely to happen,90%
LIKELY - might pe true,50%
POSSIBLE - able to happen,30%

50
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What is the difference between BURSTS and OUTBREAKS ?

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OUTBREAK - a sudden occurrence of something unwelcome, such as war or disease; focare.
BURST - increases of outbreaks.

51
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What does “disposable” means ?

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DISPOSABLE - intended to be thrown away after use;

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What is the difference between HURT, INJURED,DAMAGED and WOUNDED?

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HURT - to experience physical/emotional pain;
INJURED - physical harm/damage to smo’s body;usually as a result of an accident.
DAMAGED - effect of injury that directly impairs appearance, value, usefulness,etc.
WOUNDED - suffering injury or bodily harm, as a laceration or bullet wound;as a result of war.

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What is the difference between least and slightest ?

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LEAST - superlative adjective, about quantity.
SLIGHTEST - superlative adjective,about size .

54
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When do we use convincing and when do we use persuading?

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To CONVINCE - ( about THINGS) to cause smo to believe that something is true.
To PERSUADE -(about PEOPLE) to cause smo to do something by asking, arguing, or giving reasons.

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What does the expression “ come off “ mean?

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To come off - said to show smo that smth in untrue,wrong.

56
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What does “ to be in a high/law spirit “ mean?

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To be in a high /law spirit - to be in a good/bad mood

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What is the difference between UNSATISFIED and DISSATISFIED?

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UNSATISFIED - about QUANTITY
DISSATISFIED- about QUALITY

58
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What is a school outing?

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A school outing is a short trip that a school organizes for schoolchildren to a place of interest.

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What is the difference between VOYAGE and CRUISE?

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A VOYAGE - a very long journey to a distant/ unknown place over water,WITHOUT STOPS.
A CRUISE -a tour on a ship or boat taken for pleasure,WITH STOPS in several places, as a holiday.

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What is the difference between a JOURNEY and a TRIP?

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A JOURNEY - one or more trips to make it from point A to point B .
A TRIP - act of travelling from point A to point B and BACK ! .

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What is the difference between an EXCURSION and a PACKAGE TOUR?

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AN EXCURSION - a short journey or trip, especially one taken as a free-time activity.
A PACKAGE TOUR - a holiday organized by a travel agent with all accomodations.

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What does “ nothing ventured , nothing gained” mean?

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Nothing ventured, nothing gained - you can’t achieve anything without risks.

63
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What does “ don’t put all your eggs in one basket ‘ mean?

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Don’t out all your eggs in one basket - spread your risks

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What does “ all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy “ mean?

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All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy - too much work can make you boring

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What does “ to get cold feet” mean?

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To get cold feet - to be afraid and don’t do something

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What does “to be out of smb’s hands “ mean?

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To be out of smb’s hands - not in smb’s control.

67
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What does “to put your foot in smth” mean ?

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To put your foot in smth - to do smth tactless/offensive.

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What does “to be fond of “ mean?

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To be fond of - having a liking/love for smth/smo
Synonym: to be keen on

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Is AFFECTED different to AFFECTIVELY ?

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Affected - having had impact on,being changed by smth.
AFFECTIVELY - to do smth with affection, EMOTION.

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What is the difference between PRESENTLY and CURRENTLY?

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PRESENTLY - is used to speak about smth happening NOW,at the moment
CURRENTLY - is used to speak about smth RECENTLY

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What is the difference between to RAISE and to RISE ?

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TO RAISE - to increase the amount of smth, SOMEBODY raisess smth.
TO RISE - the amount of smth increased ITSELF.

72
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What is FRAUD?

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FRAUD is a dishonest behaviour in order to trick someone into giving you money.

73
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What is MUGGING?

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MUGGING is robbery with violance

74
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What is an ASSAULT?

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AN ASSAULT is a violent attack on smo.

75
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What is to BLACKMAIL?

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TO BLACKMAIL - to get money from smo by threatening to make known smth unpleasant.

76
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What is the difference between FRICTION and WARFARE?

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FRICTION - dislike, misunderstanding, unfriendliness caused by people having different opinions.
WARFARE - any violent ,arranged action.

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What is the difference between CLASH and BATTLE ?

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A CLASH - an opposing groups fight.
A BATTLE - a fight between large armed forces.

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What is the difference between ROW and QUARREL?

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A ROW - a noisy scandal.
A QUARREL - an angry disagreement; argument.

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What is the difference between an ARGUMENT and a FEUD?

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AN ARGUMENT - an oral disagreement,verbal opposition.
A FEUD - long and bitter hostility between enemies.

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What is the difference between ASSASSINATED, KILED and MURDERED?

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ASSASSINATED - being killed because of political/religious reasons.
KILLED - being stopped from living,any reasons.
MURDERED - being killed deliberately(intentionally,on purpose).

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What gets HARMED ,DAMAGED and WOUNDED?

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DAMAGED - things
HARMED - people
WOUNDED - people/animals,when the wound requires bandaging

82
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What is the difference between DUSCUSSION and DISPUTE?

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A DISCUSSION - the process of talking about smth in order to reach a decision.
A DISPUTE - a disagreement,an argument.

83
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What is the difference between FORECSST and GUESS ?

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FORECAST - a prediction that smth will happen based on the data that you have.
GUESS - an estimation without sufficient information.

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What is the synonym for LOADED, AFFLUENT , WELL-HEELED, WELL-OFF , WELL-TO-DO?

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The synonym: WEALTHY !!!!!
LOADED - having a large amount of money.
AFLUENT -about a group/area , having a great deal of money.
WELL-HEELED - wealthy
WELL-OFF - wealthy.
WELL-TO-DO -wealthy; prosperous.

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What is the synonym for ELATED and CONTENT?

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The synonym: HAPPY !!!
CONTENT - peaceful happiness.
ELATED - ecstatically happy.

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What is the synonym for DEJECTED, GLUM and GLOOMY ?

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The answer: SAD !!!!
DEJECTED - sad, dispirited (abătut).
GLUM - sad,grumpy (încruntat, morocănos).
GLOOMY - feeling depression and appealing frightening (sumbru)

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What does “ to be PLAIN/ SMOOTH/CLEAR SAILLING “ mean?

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To be PLAIN/smooth/clear SAILING - to have an easy progress

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What is the difference between SENSIBLE and SENSITIVE?

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SENSIBLE - having or showing good sense of judgement.
SENSITIVE- responsible to or aware of feelings,moods,reactions,etc.

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What is the difference between DATED and UP-TO-DATE ?

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DATED - old fashioned.
UP-TO-DATE - incorporating the latest developments and trends.

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