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23 Cards in this Set
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rehabilitation (n) |
act of helping someone live a normal life again after they have had a serious illness or been in prison a programme to rehabilitate young offenders |
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absorbent (n) |
An absorbent substance can take liquids in through its surface and hold them. |
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designate (v) |
to choose someone or something for a particular purpose or duty The area has been designated as a nature reserve. |
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parachute (n) |
paraşüt |
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relinquish (v) |
to allow something to be taken away from you At 80 he still refuses to relinquish control of the company. |
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solemn (adj) |
serious or sad solemn music |
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buoyancy (n) |
kaldırma kuvveti |
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duplication (n) |
to make an exact copy of something |
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recollection (n) |
when you remember something He had no recollection of the incident. |
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profound (adj) |
If an effect is profound, it is extreme. |
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impulse (n) |
a sudden feeling that you must do something, without thinking about the results |
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prestige (n) |
itibar |
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utter (v) |
to say something |
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attribute (n) |
a quality or characteristic that someone or something has Her hair is her best attribute. |
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unanimous (adj) |
agreed by everyone The jury was unanimous in finding him guilty. |
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integrity (n) |
honesty and the ability to do or know what is morally right a woman of great integrity |
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rigorous (adj) |
careful to look at or consider every part of something to make sure it is correct or safe |
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mercy (n) |
kindness that makes you forgive someone, usually someone that you have authority over |
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spontaneous (adj) |
happening naturally and suddenly and without being planned |
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cluster (v) |
to form a close group |
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prohibit (v) |
to officially forbid something |
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exemption (n) |
the official statement that says someone does not have to do something or pay for something |
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requisition (n) |
to officially request or take something The army requisitioned all the cars and trucks they could find. |