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13 Cards in this Set
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carefree
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adj. 1. happy and without any worries, problems, or responsibilities |
2untroubled , happy-go-lucky , cheery , relaxed , cheerful 3troubled |
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claustrophobic
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adj. adj. 1. feeling afraid because you are in a small or crowded space or in a place that seems difficult to get out of quickly; a claustrophobic place makes you feel afraid and uncomfortable because it is small, crowded, or difficult to get out of quickly 2. feeling unhappy because you are in a situation in which you do not have enough freedom |
oppressive , suffocating , stifling , restricted
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accumulate
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v. 1. to get more and more of something over a period of time; to increase in quantity over a period of time |
v. mount up , buildup , accrue , amass , collect |
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disturb
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v. 1. to interrupt someone and stop them from continuing what they were doing |
v. interrupt , distract , bother , disrupt , annoy |
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fate
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n. 1. the things that happen to someone, especially unpleasant things 2. a power that some people believe controls everything that happens in their lives |
n. destiny , fortune , chance , providence , luck |
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isolation
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n. 1. the state of being separated from other people, or a situation in which you do not have the support of other people |
n. separation , segregation , remoteness , loneliness , seclusion |
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leisure
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n. 1. activities that are relaxing or fun; relating to activities that you do to relax or enjoy yourself 2. the time when you are not working or are not busy |
n. free time , spare time , time off , freedom , holiday adj. recreational , fun , frivolous , entertaining , amusing |
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reject
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1. to not agree to an offer, proposal, or request; to disagree with an idea, argument, or suggestion |
v. accept |
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retirement
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1. the time when you stop working, especially because you have reached the age when you are officially too old to work, or the act of doing this; |
n. superannuation , departure , leaving , withdrawal , retreat |
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senior sitizen
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n. someone who is at or past the age of retirement, usually around 65 in the U.S. |
n. pensioner , OAP , senior , golden ager |
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set apart from
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Separately; difference; to separate the area ......
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sentens The idea that reading is somehow an activity set apart from life isn't very historically accurate. |
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uneasy
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adj. 1. someone who feels uneasy feels slightly nervous, worried, or upset about something; used about someone’s feelings or behavior; if someone has an uneasy sleep, they do not rest very well while they are sleeping |
adj. anxious , nervous , troubled , uncomfortable , ill at ease |
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withdraw
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v. 1. to take something back, or to stop providing something; if you withdraw permission or an invitation or an offer, you say that it is no longer available |
v.remove , take out , extract , pull out , draw
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