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22 Cards in this Set
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Police |
pəˈliːs |
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Hurry |
ˈhɜr i, ˈhʌr i |
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Today |
təˈdeɪ |
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Tomorrow |
təˈmɔr oʊ, -ˈmɒr oʊ |
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Mature |
məˈtʊər, -ˈtyʊər, -ˈtʃʊər, -ˈtʃɜr |
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powerful and active dislike or hostility; Enmity |
Animosity æn əˈmɒs ɪ ti) |
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A feeling of respect or reverence mixed with dread and wonder, often inspired by something majestic or powerful: tr.v. awed, aw·ing, awes To fill with awe |
Awe ɔː |
There was a fierce purpose in the gale ... that seemed directed at him, and made him hold his breath in awe tourists who are awed by the ancient monument. |
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to kid, fool, or trick someone. |
Pull one’s leg |
You don't mean that. You're just pulling my leg. Don't believe him. He's just pulling your leg |
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to weaken gradually or insidiously |
Undermine |
their insults undermined her confidence. |
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1. a beating 2. a defeat |
Licking |
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a place or container in which things can be stored for safety 2. a place where things are kept for exhibition; museum 3. (Commerce) a place where commodities are kept before being sold; warehouse |
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Not willing to change one's opinion, purpose, or principles; unyielding.
2. An extremely hard substance. |
Adamant ˈædəmənt |
Why am i so adamant about this? |
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stupid or senseless |
Imbecile ˈɪm bə sɪl, -səl |
an imbecile thing to do. I can be a complete imbecile |
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to start or engage in. |
Embark on |
When I embarked on my journey. She embarked on a new career. |
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To treat or threaten to treat roughly; intimidate. |
Push around |
He pushes his younger brother around. |
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cause to move back by force or influence beat back, force back, repel, repulse, drive |
Push back |
repel the enemy"; "push back the urge to smoke"; "beat back the invaders |
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a person or team etc who can be easily persuaded or influenced or defeated. |
Pushover |
He will not give in to pressure – he is not a pushover; We won the game so easily – it was a real pushover. |
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Paralysis |
pəˈrælɪsɪs |
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Academic |
ˌækəˈdɛmɪk |
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Academia |
ˌækəˈdiːmɪə |
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Analysis |
əˈnælɪsɪs |
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Good |
ɡʊd |
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