Unit 4.part 4 Flashcards

(20 cards)

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(noun) – the main events of a story, play, or film.

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Plot. The plot of the movie was exciting and full of surprises.

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(noun) – a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, usually showing the face.

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Portrait. The artist painted a beautiful portrait of the old woman.

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(adverb) – used to say that you think something is true, although you are not certain.

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Presumably. Presumably, he missed the train because he woke up late.

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(noun) – a strong feeling of anger that is difficult to control.

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Rage. He was shaking with rage after hearing the news.

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(noun) – a piece of paper or electronic document showing that you have paid for something.

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Receipt. I kept the receipt in case I need to return the item.

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(adjective) – very unpleasant or disgusting.

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Repulsive. The smell from the trash was absolutely repulsive.

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(phrasal verb) – to have no more of something left.

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Run out of. We ran out of milk, so I need to go to the store.

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(noun) – an action or event that is shocking, embarrassing, or causes public outrage.

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Scandal. The politician resigned after the financial scandal.

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(noun) – the place, time, and environment in which a story or event happens.

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Setting. The novel has a beautiful setting in the mountains.

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(noun) – parts of ownership in a company that can be bought or sold.

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Shares. She bought 100 shares in a technology company.

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(verb) – to move or extend over a place or among people.

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Spread. News of the event spread quickly through the town.

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(verb) – to push a sharp object, usually a knife, into someone or something.

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Stab. He was stabbed in the arm during the fight.

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(verb) – to experience pain, illness, or something unpleasant.

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Suffer. She suffered a lot after the accident.

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(verb) – to continue to live or exist, especially after a dangerous or difficult situation.

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Survive. He survived the car crash without any serious injuries.

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(verb) – to make food, drink, or medicine go down your throat and into your stomach.

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Swallow. She swallowed the pill with a glass of water.

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(phrasal verb) – to leave the ground (about an aircraft).

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Take off. The plane took off on time.

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(noun) – a desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise.

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Temptation. He couldn’t resist the temptation to eat chocolate before dinner.

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(adverb) – in a way that causes great sadness, often because of an accident or disaster.

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Tragically. Tragically, the family lost their home in the fire.

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(noun) – a collection of valuable things, such as gold, jewels, or money.

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Treasure. The pirates hid their treasure on a small island.

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(adjective) – happening at a bad or unexpected time.

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Untimely. His death was untimely and shocked everyone.