Unit 4.part 2 Flashcards

(20 cards)

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Verb – to make someone unable to see (literally or figuratively).

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Blind. The bright light blinded me for a second.

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Noun – a woman on her wedding day or just before/after it.

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Bride. The bride looked beautiful in her dress.

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Adjective
Very smart, very impressive, or extremely good.

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Brilliant. That was a brilliant idea.

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Verb
To bite and crush food with your teeth before swallowing.

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Chew. Please chew your food slowly.

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Verb
To be unable to breathe because something is blocking your throat.

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Choke. He started to choke on a piece of food.

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Noun
Something well-known, popular, and considered excellent for a long time (a book, film, song, product, etc.).

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Classic. The Godfather” is a classic.

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Verb
To tell someone a secret or private information because you trust them.

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Confide. She confided in me about her problems.

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Noun
A violent accident, especially involving a vehicle or an aircraft.

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Crash. There was a big crash on the motorway.

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Verb
To want something very much; to have a strong desire for something.

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Crave. He craves chocolate late at night.

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(adjective) – deliberately causing pain or suffering to others; unkind.

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Cruel. It was cruel of him to laugh at her mistakes.

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(adjective) – in a state of decline or deterioration, especially in morals or culture.

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Decadent. Some people believe modern society is becoming decadent.

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(verb) – to protect someone or something from harm, attack, or criticism.

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Defend. The lawyer defended her client in court.

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(adjective) – final, complete, or providing a clear answer; not able to be changed.

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Definitive . This is the definitive guide to learning English.

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(adjective) – feeling or showing a hopeless need or desire; willing to do anything to change a difficult situation.

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Desperate. He was desperate for help after losing his job.

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(noun) – a sudden event that causes great damage, harm, or loss.

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Disaster. The earthquake was a terrible disaster for the city.

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(phrasal verb) – to force someone or something to leave a place.

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Drive out. The new law helped drive out illegal businesses from the city.

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(noun) – an agreement to get married.

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Engagement. They announced their engagement last week.

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(adjective) – lasting forever; never ending.

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Eternal. They promised each other eternal love.

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(noun) – information, facts, or signs that show whether a belief or statement is true.

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Evidence. The police found evidence at the crime scene.

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(phrasal verb) – to begin to love or have strong romantic feelings for someone.

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Fall for someone. He fell for her the first time they met.