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90 Cards in this Set
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Distribute |
* to give things to a large number of people; to share something between a number of people. + The newspaper is _______ed free. |
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Probably |
*used to say that something is likely to happen or to be true. •You're _______ right. •I think that's ________ true. •You ________ think I'm crazy for trusting him. |
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cardiac surgery |
an operation to repair sombody's heart. |
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lecture |
*a talk that is given to a group of people to teach them about a particular subject, often as part of a university or college course. • I have a ________ at nine tomorrow. • ______ about the planet Mars
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frequency |
* the rate at which something happens or is repeated. * the fact of something happening often. * the number of radio waves for every second of a radio signal. • The program can show us word ___________ (= how often words occur in a language). |
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according to |
* as stated or reported by somebody/something. * following, agreeing with or depending on something. • _________ Mick, it's a great movie. • Everything went _________ to plan. |
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expresstion |
* a word or phrase. * things that people say, write or do in order to show their feelings, opinions and ideas. •She uses a lot of slang _________ that I've never heard before. •Freedom of __________ (= freedom to say what you think) is a basic human right. •The __________ in her eyes told me something was wrong |
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die died |
* to stop living • My father .......... suddenly at the age of 48. • At least six people have ........ in the accident. |
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border |
* the line that divides two countries or areas; the land near this line • I live in a small town in the US, near the Canadian _______. • Thousands of illegal immigrants cross the _______ every day. |
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even |
* used to emphasize something unexpected or surprising •She didn't ......... call to say she wasn't coming. •He never ............ opened the letter (= so he certainly didn't read it). |
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nececcery |
that is needed for a purpose or a reason. + Only use your car when absolutely _________ . |
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local |
* belonging to or connected with the particular place or area that you are talking about or with the place where you live. * a person who lives in a particular place or district. + Our children go to the _____ school. |
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spend |
* to give money to pay for goods, services, etc. |
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excite |
*Feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm. |
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competition |
* an event in which people compete with each other to find out who is the best at something. |
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audition |
* a short performance given by an actor, a singer, etc., so that somebody can decide whether they are suitable to act in a play, sing in a concert, etc. |
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+my _____ at last. |
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judge |
* a person who decides who has won a competition. |
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conference |
* a large official meeting, usually lasting for a few days, at which people with the same work or interests come together to discuss their views. |
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vote |
* a formal choice that you make in an election or at a meeting in order to choose somebody or decide something. + He took 53% of the ______ in the election. + The motion was passed by 6 _______ to 3. |
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permit |
* To allow somebody to do something or to allow something to happen. + ______ me to make a suggestion. + Photography is not ________d inside the museum. |
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instrument |
*An object used for producing musical sounds, for example a piano or a drum. + Is he learning an _________? |
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artistic |
* Connected with art or artists. + He's very ______, his drawings are excellent. + can you take an ________ photo? |
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neighbour
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* a person who lives next to you or near you.
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forum |
* an event or medium where people can exchange opinions and ideas on a particular issue; a meeting organized for this purpose. |
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practice
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* doing an activity or training regularly so that you can improve your skill; the time you spend doing this.
+ There's a basketball ______ every Friday evening. |
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bark
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* the short loud sound made by dogs and some other animals.
* the outer layer of a tree. |
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argue
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* to speak angrily to somebody because you disagree with them.
* to give reasons why you think that something is right/wrong, true/not true, etc., especially to persuade people that you are right + My brothers are always _____ing. + All families seem to _____ over money. |
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what to do
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* the things that we have to do.
+ ______ in driving. |
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including
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* having something as part of a group or set.
+ Eight people, _______ two children, were injured during the storm. |
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blanket
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* a large cover, often made of wool, used especially on beds to keep people warm.
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bring
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* to come to a place with somebody/something.
+ Don't forget to ______ your books with you. + Can we ______ the children? |
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prepare
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* to make something or somebody ready to be used or to do something.
* to make yourself ready to do something or for something that you expect to happen. + A hotel room is being _______d for them. + I had no time to _______. |
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popular
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* liked or enjoyed by a large number of people.
+ This is one of our most ______ designs. |
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take place
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* to happen, especially after previously being arranged or planned.
+ The film festival ___ ___ in October. |
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through
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* from one end or side of something/somebody to the other.
* to see, hear, etc. something from the other side of an object or a substance. * from the beginning to the end of an activity, a situation or a period of time. |
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away
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* to or at a distance from somebody/something in space or time The beach is a mile away.
* to a different place or in a different direction. * not present + The beach is a mile _____. |
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reason
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* a cause or an explanation for something that has happened or that somebody has done.
+ The _____ I'm calling is to ask you a favor. + Give me one good _____ why I should help you. |
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value
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* how much something is worth in money or other goods for which it can be exchanged.
+ The winner will receive a prize to the _____ of £1 000. + the ____ of the ring. |
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trouble
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* a problem, worry, difficulty, etc. or a situation causing this
* a situation in which you can be criticized or punished. |
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siesta
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* a rest or sleep taken in the early afternoon, especially in hot countries.
* nap + to have/take a ____. |
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possible |
* that can be done or achieved. * that might exist or happen but is not certain to |
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routine
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* the normal order and way in which you regularly do things.
+ We are trying to get the baby into a ____ for feeding and sleeping. |
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route |
* a way that you follow to get from one place to another. |
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giant
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* very large; much larger or more important than similar things usually are.
+ a ____-size box of tissues. |
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just in case |
* because of the possibility of something happening. |
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entrance
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* a door, gate, passage, etc. used for entering a room, building or place.
+ There is a back _____ from West Street. |
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fee
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* an amount of money that you pay for professional advice or services.
+ There is no entrance ___ to the gallery |
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explain |
* o tell somebody about something in a way that makes it easy to understand. |
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apologize
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* to say that you are sorry for doing something wrong or causing a problem.
+ I want to ____ publicly on his behalf to those who have suffered. |
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sightsee
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* to visit interesting buildings and places as a tourist.
+ That day I was ______ing in Rome. |
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deal
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* to do business
* an agreement or an arrangement, especially in business. + We only _____ with companies which have a good credit record. |
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qualification
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* a skill or type of experience that you need for a particular job or activity.
* an exam that you have passed or a course of study that you have successfully completed. + a degree in psychology is a _______ for this job. |
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* used in negative sentences and questions, or sentences with if to mean ‘at any time’
+ Don't you ____ get tired? + If you're ____ in Miami, come and see us. |
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desert |
* a large area of land that has very little water and very few plants growing on it. + Many ______ are covered by sand. |
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sweet |
* containing, or tasting as if it contains, a lot of sugar. |
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field
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* an area of land in the country used for growing crops or keeping animals in, usually surrounded by a fence, etc.
* an area of land used for playing a sport on. + He planted a _____ of beans. |
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loud
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* making a lot of noise.
+ I play _____ music and dance around my house. |
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palace
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* the official home of a king, queen, president, etc.
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comfortable
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* (of clothes, furniture, etc.) making you feel physically relaxed; pleasant to wear, sit on, etc.
+ It's such a ________ bed. |
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strange
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* unusual or surprising, especially in a way that is difficult to understand.
+ A _____ thing happened this morning. |
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careful
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* giving attention or thought to what you are doing so that you avoid hurting yourself, damaging something or doing something wrong.
+ Be _______ not to wake the baby. |
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clever |
* quick at learning and understanding things. intelligent. |
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in return
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* s a way of thanking somebody or paying them for something they have done.
+ If I do this for you, what do I get __ _____? |
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depress
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* to make somebody sad and without enthusiasm or hope.
+ Wet weather always _______ me. |
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agree
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* to have the same opinion as somebody; to say that you have the same opinion.
+ I totally _____ with you! |
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festive
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* typical of a special event or celebration.
+ The whole town is in (a) ______ mood. |
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roommate
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* a person who shares a flat with one or more others.
+ We were _______ our freshman year in college. |
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silence
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* a complete lack of noise or sound. quiet.
* a situation when nobody is speaking. + The three men ate in ______. + A scream broke the _______ of the night. + There was a stunned _______ when I told them the news |
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least
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* smallest in size, amount, degree, etc.
+ He's the best teacher, even though he has the ______ experience. + ______ favorite .... |
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absolutely
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* used to emphasize that something is completely true.
+ You're _______ right. + He made it ______ clear. |
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novel
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* a story long enough to fill a complete book, in which the characters and events are usually imaginary.
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perform
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* to entertain an audience by playing a piece of music, acting in a play, etc.
* to do something, such as a piece of work, task or duty. + I'd love to see them ______ live (= in a live show, not a recording). + She ______ an important role in our organization. |
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decide
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* to think carefully about the different possibilities that are available and choose one of them.
+ I can't ______ what to wear. + In the end, we _______ to go to the theater. |
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upstairs
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* up the stairs; on or to a floor of a house or other building higher than the one that you are on.
+ I carried her bags ________. + He ran ________ to answer the phone. |
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consider
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* to think about something carefully, especially in order to make a decision.
+ She is ________ing her options. + a carefully ________ed response. |
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gently
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* in a way that is soft and light, not strong, extreme or violent.
+ she held the baby ______. + Massage the area _______ but firmly. |
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effect
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* a change that somebody/something causes in somebody/something else; a result.
+ The accident had a big ______ on her life. + the beneficial ______ of exercise. |
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seem
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* to give the impression of being or doing something
+ Do whatever ______ best to you. + He _______ a nice man. |
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worth
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* having a value in money, etc.
+ Our house is ______ about £100 000. + How much is this painting _______? + his idea is well _____ considering. |
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success
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* the fact that you have achieved something that you want and have been trying to do or get.
+ The company has achieved considerable ______ in this market. |
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however
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* used to introduce a statement that contrasts with something that has just been said.
+ He was feeling bad. He went to work, ________, and tried to concentrate. |
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escape |
* to get away from a place where you have been kept as a prisoner or not allowed to leave. |
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caretaker
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* a person whose job is to take care of a building such as a school or a block of flats or an apartment building.
* a person who takes care of a house or land while the owner is away. + My grandmother’s ________ helps her get around the house. |
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operator
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* a person who operates equipment or a machine
* a person who operates equipment or a machinea tour operator a bus operator |
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major
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* very large or important
+ a ______ road + Some _______ international companies refused to do business with them. |
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immediate |
* happening or done without delay |
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politics
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* the activities involved in getting and using power in public life, and being able to influence decisions that affect a country or a society.
+ He has little interest in local _______. |
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politician
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* a person whose job involves politics, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
+ Churchill was a distinguished ________. |
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invent |
* to produce or design something that has not existed before. + Who _______ the steam engine? |
