Vikings Flashcards

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throughout — in every part of (a place)/ during the whole period of time

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It rained throughout the day.
The smell of fresh bread spread throughout the house.

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make a living (by …) — earn money / live by doing something

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They make a living by driving.
She makes a living by teaching.

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raid — a sudden attack

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The police did a raid at 6 a.m.
The army raided the enemy

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coast / along the coast — land next to the sea

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They walked along the coast.
We saw many boats on the coast

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wealth — valuable things or money (riches)

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kings had a lot of wealth.
His wealth increased after starting a new online shop

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without any warning — suddenly, with no sign before

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My car stopped without any warning.
The police fined me without any warning

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cruel — very unkind or hurting others

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It’s cruel to hurt animals for fun.
Don’t be cruel to children or elderly people.

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burn down — destroy with fire (phrasal verb)

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The restaurant burned down, but luckily no one was hurt
The Plasco Building in Tehran burned down in 2017.

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fight against:means try to stop or oppose something or someone
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We must fight against corruption in the company.
I must fight against stress if I want to be successful.

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in order to:means to do something for a reason / purpose

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I woke up early in order to be on time at work.
I practice in order to get a better job.

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persuade (someone) to (do something) — make someone agree or do something

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I persuaded my husband to try sushi.
My friend persuaded me to go to the party.

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Fierce .adj : strong, wild, angry, or violent

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The tiger looked fierce.
The storm last night was fierce and strong

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Warrior .n : a fighter, usually in the past

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My coworker acted like a warrior, never afraid of challenges.
The young warrior fought to protect his village

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Oar:a long stick used to row a boat

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The fisherman balanced the boat using his oar.
We used two oars to move the boat faster.

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both … and …: two things together

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We had both pizza and salad for lunch..
My cousin can speak both English and German.

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Across: from one side to the other side

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They walked across the street.
I can see my friend across the park.

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Along: on or beside something long like a road or river

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We walked along the beach.
There are trees along the street.

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as far as:up to

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The road goes as far as the next city.
We walked as far as the park and then turned back.

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Settle: to live in a place and make it your home

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I settled in a small apartment near my mothers house.
My uncle decided to settle in a house with a big garden.

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mix with (someone / people): to join and live or spend time together

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I mixe with professional developers
Salt mixes with water quickly.

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Westward: toward the west

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The sun sets westward every evening.
We traveled westward to visit my family.

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be descended from:to come from (ancestors / family in the past)

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My friend is descended from a family of teachers
Many people in Canada are descended from immigrants.

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Farther: at a greater distance; more far

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Shiraz is farther than I thought.
We walked farther than we planned.

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Generation: all the people born around the same time

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This generation is addicted to smartphones.
My parents’ generation grew up without computers.

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die out: to disappear completely; stop existing
Some animals may die out because of hunting. Traditional games are slowly dying out.
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Gradually: slowly; step by step
The weather gradually got colder. I gradually learned to speak English.
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trade : to buy and sell goods
My friend trades old cars for money. I trade my old books with my friends.
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Peace-loving: wanting peace, not war or fighting
Our neighbors are peace-loving and avoid arguments.. Most countries want to be peace-loving after years of war.
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Nation: a country and its people
Iran is a beautiful nation with many mountains and jungles. Iran is a nation with a rich history