Deck 5 Flashcards

(15 cards)

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lethargic (adj)

/lɪˈθɑːdʒɪk/

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tired, without energy

Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic

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ogle (v)

/ˈəʊɡ(ə)l/

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stare at, observe in an obvious manner

Stare at in a lecherous manner

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postulate (v)

/ˈpɒstjʊleɪt/

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hypothesize, propose

Suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (something) as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief

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tractable (adj)

/ˈtraktəb(ə)l/

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obedient, dutiful, polite

(Of a person) easy to control or influence

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lecherous (adj)

/ˈlɛtʃ(ə)rəs/

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Having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire

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traverse (v)

/ˈtravəs/

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  1. Travel across or through

2. Move back and forth or sideways

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partial (adj)

/ˈpɑːʃ(ə)l/

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  1. Existing only in part; incomplete
  2. Favouring one side in a dispute above the other; biased
  3. (partial to) Having a liking for
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superficial (adj)

/ˌsuːpəˈfɪʃ(ə)l/

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  1. Existing or occurring at or on the surface
  2. Appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely
  3. Not thorough, deep, or complete; cursory
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cursory (adj)

/ˈkəːs(ə)ri/

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Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed

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deed

/diːd/

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  1. (n) An action that is performed intentionally or consciously
  2. (n) A legal document that is signed and delivered, especially one regarding the ownership of property or legal rights
  3. (v) Convey or transfer (property or rights) by legal deed
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pledge

/plɛdʒ/

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  1. (n) A solemn promise or undertaking
  2. (n) A thing that is given as security for the fulfilment of a contract or the payment of a debt and is liable to forfeiture in the event of failure
  3. (n) The drinking of a person’s health; a toast
  4. (v) Commit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise
  5. (v) Give as security on a loan
  6. (v) Drink to the health of
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undertaking (n)

/ʌndəˈteɪkɪŋ/

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  1. A formal pledge or promise to do something

2. A task that is taken on; an enterprise

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adequate (adj)

/ˈadɪkwət/

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Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity

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cognition (n)

/kɒɡˈnɪʃ(ə)n/

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The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses

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sheen (n)

/ʃiːn/

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A soft lustre on a surface

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