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15 Cards in this Set
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consideration (noun)
Proposals put forward for consideration. |
formal: careful thought and attention, especially before making an official or important decision. |
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grief (noun)
The grief she felt over Helen's death was almost unbearable. |
extreme sadness, especially because someone you love has died . |
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helpless (adjective)
She began to feel depressed and helpless.
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unable to look after yourself or to do anything to help yourself .
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impulsive (adjective)
Rosa was impulsive and sometimes regretted things she'd done.
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someone who is impulsive does things without considering the possible dangers or problems first. |
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manipulate ( verb)
He was one of those men who manipulated people. |
to make someone think and behave exactly as you want them to, by skillfully deceiving or influencing them. |
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manners ( noun)
He felt some guilt over the manner of her death. |
formal : it is the way in which something is done or happens. |
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proceed ( verb)
The government was determined to proceed with the election. |
formal: to continue to do something that has already been planned or started. |
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reinforce ( verb)
The film reinforces the idea, or felling and make it stronger. |
to give support to an opinion, idea or feeling, and make it stronger. |
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slam (verb)
He heard a door car slam. |
if a door, gate etc., slams, or if someone slams it, it shuts with a loud noise. |
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wail ( verb)
"But what shall I do ?" Bernard wailed. |
to say something loud , sad and complaining way. |
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writhe ( verb)
He lay writhing in pain. |
to twist your body from side to side violently, especially because you are suffering pain. |
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authoritative ( adjective)
The most authoritative work on English surnames. |
an authoritative book, account etc; is respected because the person who wrote it knows a lot about the subject. |
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jerk ( verb)
Is that the only way out of here? He asked, jerking a thumb at the door. |
to move with a quick sudden movement, or to make a part of your body move in this way. |
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moan ( verb)
My mum never stops moaning on me. |
to complain in an annoying way, especially in an unhappy voice and without good reason. |
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pleadingly ( adverb)
Kathleen looked at him pleadingly. |
in an emotional way that shows you very much what someone to do something. |
