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31 Cards in this Set
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dictation
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writing down words that have been said aloud
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equipment
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the tools, clothing, or other items needed for a particular activity or purpose
e.g. camping equipment |
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explanation
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a statement giving reasons for something or details of something
e.g. an explanation of how the machine works |
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expression
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a look on somebody's face, conveying a thought or feeling
e.g. listened with a puzzled expression |
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freezer
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a storage cabinet, compartment, or room where food or other perishable goods can be frozen and preserved at a very low temperature
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ripe
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mature and ready to be picked and eaten
e.g. a ripe plum |
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pole
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either of the two ends of the earth's axis
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pale
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unusually light in skin complexion because of illness, shock, or worry
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mill
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a building or group of buildings in which cereal grains are ground to make flour or meal
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bowler hat
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a hat that is round and black and hard with a narrow brim; worn by some British businessmen
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bow tie
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a special type of tie (= a strip of cloth put around a collar) in the shape of a bow, worn especially by men on formal occasions
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cap
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a soft flat hat which has a curved part sticking out at the front, often worn as part of a uniform
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cardigan
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a piece of clothing made from wool, which covers the upper part of the body and the arms, fastening at the front with buttons, and usually worn over other clothes
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apron
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a piece of clothing that you wear over the front of other clothes to keep the clothes clean while you are doing something dirty, such as cooking or cleaning in the house
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sandal
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a light shoe, especially worn in warm weather, consisting of a bottom part held onto the foot by straps
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shorts
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trousers that end above the knee or reach the knee, which are often worn in hot weather or when playing a sport
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scarf
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a strip, square or triangle of cloth, worn around the neck, head or shoulders to keep you warm or to make you look attractive
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waistcoat
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a piece of clothing that covers the upper body but not the arms and usually has buttons down the front, worn over a shirt
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bird watching
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the hobby of studying wild birds in their natural environment
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cash
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money in the form of bills or coins
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cheque book
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a book issued to holders of checking accounts
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knitting
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the activity of knitting something, or a thing that is being knitted
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rectangular
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shaped like a rectangle
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steer
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to control the direction of a vehicle
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triangular
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shaped like a triangle
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sail
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a boat
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comb
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your hair
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pack
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a suitcase
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pour
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a drink
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stick on
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a stamp
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switch on
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a light
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