Task 1 Flashcards

(30 cards)

1
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more than

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surpass, exceed, overtake, outnumber

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2
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less than

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lag behind

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2
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about

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approximately, roughly, around, nearly, just under/over

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3
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equal / similar

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be on par with, be comparable to, resemble, roughly the same

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4
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very small

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negligible, marginal, modest, minor

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5
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difference

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gap, disparity, contrast, divergence, variation

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6
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Synonyms for ‘people’

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individuals, residents, citizens, inhabitants, the population, the public

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Synonyms for ‘students’

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learners, pupils, candidates, undergraduates, enrollees

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8
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Synonyms for ‘adults’

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grown-ups, mature individuals

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Synonyms for ‘visitors/tourists’

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travelers, holidaymakers, sightseers, guests, overseas arrivals

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Synonyms for ‘money’

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funds, capital, currency

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Synonyms for ‘expenditure/spending’

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outlay, consumption, disbursement, costs

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Synonyms for ‘revenue/income’

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earnings, receipts, takings, turnover, financial returns

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Synonyms for ‘sales’

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purchases, transactions, trade volume

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14
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What are synonyms for ‘cars’?

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vehicles, automobiles, motorcars, private transport

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15
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What are synonyms for ‘goods/products’?

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commodities, merchandise, items, articles, consumer products

16
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What are synonyms for ‘electricity’?

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power, energy supply, electrical output, current

17
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What are synonyms for ‘renewable energy’?

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green power, sustainable sources, eco-friendly energy, alternative energy

18
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What are synonyms for ‘fuel’?

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petroleum, gasoline, diesel, fossil fuels

19
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What are synonyms for ‘subjects’ in education?

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disciplines, fields of study, academic areas, majors

20
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What are synonyms for ‘business’?

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commerce, trade studies

21
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What does ‘engineering’ refer to in the context of studies?

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Technical studies, applied sciences

22
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What does ‘arts’ encompass?

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Humanities, creative disciplines

23
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What are ‘leisure activities’?

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Pastimes, recreational pursuits, hobbies, free-time activities

24
What is another term for 'watching TV'?
Viewing television, screen-based entertainment
25
What does 'gardening' refer to?
Horticulture, cultivation, yard work
26
What is meant by 'social networking'?
Online interaction, digital socialising
27
What does 'period' mean in terms of time?
Span, duration, interval, timeframe
28
What is another term for 'year'?
Annum, calendar year, fiscal year
29
What does 'decade' refer to?
Ten-year span, 10-year period