writing VOCAB 2-3 ESOL JUNE 12 Flashcards
(19 cards)
1
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DEMORALIZE
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DISCOURAGE - MAKE THEM FEEL INFERIOR PUT DOWN
2
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DILEMMA
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DIFFICULT SITUATION
3
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INCLINATION
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STRONG PREFERENCE
4
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IRATE
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EXTREMELY ANGRY, FURIOUS
5
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RETORT
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RUDE RESPONDE AND QUICK
6
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SABOTAGE
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DO HURT OR DAMAGE SOMEONE TO DO HARM TO , To deliberately destroy or damage;
7
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SUBSEQUENT
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FOLLOWING OF SOMETHING
8
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WARY
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cautious, CAREFUL
9
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ZEAL
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PASSION
10
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ACCLAIM
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Public praise or strong approval, especially for someone’s work or talent.
11
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ADJANCENT
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NEXT TO, BESIDES
12
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ELICIT
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To bring out or get a reaction, answer LIKE “COME HERE” CALLING SOMEONE TO COME TO YOU
13
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ENGROSS
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COMPLETLY INMERSE, EXPOSURE, INVOLVE
14
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ESCALATE
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GO UP, GET HIGHER
15
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EXPLOIT
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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SOMEONE
16
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METHODICAL
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SOMEONE VERY WELL ORGANIZED
17
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ABSOLETE
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NO LONGER USE
18
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TANGIBLE
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Physical touch
19
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TERMINATE
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DESTROY, ELIMINATE, STOP.
