Vocab U 1-2-3-4

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assume (v.)

Back 1

Layal said she was not feeling well, so I assume she is not going out tonight.

suppose to be the case, without proof.

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behavior (n.)

Back 2

When I meet new people, I watch their behavior closely to see what they are like.

the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others.

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briefly (adv.)

Back 3

the teacher went over yesterdays assignment very briefly. We only spent about fifteen minutes on it, so I still have some questions.

For a short time; fleetingly

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encounter (n.)

Back 4

My first encounter with my new neighbors was very unpleasant. We argued about the amount of noise they were making.

unexpectedly by faced with others persons or experience

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error (n.)

Back 5

Bader made several error on his math test because he did not study hard enough.

a mistake.

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form an impression (phr.)

Back 6

it only takes a few minutes to form an impression of someone you meet for the first time.

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negative (adj.)

Back 7

one negative thing about moving to a new place is leaving your friends and family behind.

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positive (adj.)

Back 8

do you usually have a positive feeling about people when you meet them for the first time? I do because I think most people are good.

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sample (n.)

Back 9

I took a sample of the carpet home to see whether I liked the color in my living room.

a small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like.

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trait (n.)

Back 10

Most of my good friends have one personality trait in common-they are all very funny.

a distinguishing quality or charactristic, typically one belonging to a person

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conscious (adj.)

Back 11

I make a conscious effort to stay in regular contact with all my friends. I make time to call and email them often.

aware of and responding to one's surroundings.

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effective (adj.)

Back 12

Watching a video is an effective way to study someone's behavior. You can learn a lot from the way people move their hands.

successful in producing a desired or intended result.

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expert (n.)

Back 13

salman is an expert at swimming. He has been doing it a long time.

a person who is very knowledgeable about or skillful in a particular area.

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Fake (n.)

Back 14

The artifact was a fake. It was not thousands of of years old.

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Fake (n.)

Back 15

The artifact was a fake. It was not thousands of of years old.

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instinct (n.)

Back 16

When you meet new people, you should trust your instincts. Your first reaction is often correct.

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Fake (n.)

Back 17

The artifact was a fake. It was not thousands of of years old.

a thing that is not genuine.

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instinct (n.)

Back 18

When you meet new people, you should trust your instincts. Your first reaction is often correct.

a natural or intuitive way of acting or thinking.

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reliable (adj.)

Back 19

My car isn't reliable. There is always something wrong with it.

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select (v.)

Back 20

The teacher couldn't select anyone to receive the award. There are too many good students.

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select (v.)

Back 21

The teacher couldn't select anyone to receive the award. There are too many good students.

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snap judgment (phr.)

Back 22

I often make snap judgment when I choose something to buy. I don't like to waste time.

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select (v.)

Back 23

The teacher couldn't select anyone to receive the award. There are too many good students.

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snap judgment (phr.)

Back 24

I often make snap judgment when I choose something to buy. I don't like to waste time.

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suspicious (adj.)

Back 25

My parents were suspicious when I told them the teacher did not give any grades for our assignment.

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Unconsciously (adv.)

Back 26

I was so focused on listening to the news this morning that I unconsciously poured cofee on my bread instead of in my cup.

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balanced (adj.)

Back 27

A good way to stay healthy is to eat balanced meals and exercise regulary.

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balanced (adj.)

Back 28

A good way to stay healthy is to eat balanced meals and exercise regulary.

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concentrate (v.)

Back 29

Please don't talk to me while I'm cooking. I need to concentrate.

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balanced (adj.)

Back 30

A good way to stay healthy is to eat balanced meals and exercise regulary.

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concentrate (v.)

Back 31

Please don't talk to me while I'm cooking. I need to concentrate.

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calories (n.)

Back 32

I'm not going to eat this candy bar because it has 450 calories.

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Consume (v.)

Back 33

If you consume too much food, you will gain weight.

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Consume (v.)

Back 34

If you consume too much food, you will gain weight.

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Diet (n.)

Back 35

My diet includes a lot of chicken and rice.

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Consume (v.)

Back 36

If you consume too much food, you will gain weight.

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estimate (v.)

Back 37

Scientists don't exactly know, but they estimate than 80 percent of what we teste is due to smell.

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flavor (n.)

Back 38

Children often don't like to eat food with strong flavors, but they grow to like them as they get older.

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keep on eye on (phr.)

Back 39

could you keep on eye on the cookies in the oven while I'm out? I don't want them to burn.

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occasionally (adv.)

Back 40

I don't eat eggs much, but occasionally I have an omelet.

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swallow (v.)

Back 41

You should swallow your vitamins with a full glass of water.

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Diet (n.)

Back 42

My diet includes a lot of chicken and rice.

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Mix (v.)

Back 43

According to the recipe, you have to mix the flour and sugar together before adding the eggs.

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Mood (n.)

Back 44

I love chocolate because it always puts me in a good mood.

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rely on (phr.v.)

Back 45

I can't cook, so I rely on my mother to make my meals.

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spicy (adj.)

Back 46

I can't eat spicy food bacause it upsets my stomach.

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wise (adj.)

Back 47

Do you think it's wise to go jogging right after a big meal?

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complex (adj.)

Back 48

Some of the best dishes are made with a variety of spices. This gives them a complex flavor.

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disgusting (adj.)

Back 49

That cheese smells disgusting. Throw it away!

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distinguish (v.)

Back 50

Hold your nose and close your eyes, and you'll find it hard to distinguish between an onion and an apple.

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texture (n.)

Back 51

I don't like the texture of this bread-it's too hard for me.

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trend (n.)

Back 52

I don't take dieting trends seriously since they change so often.

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adapt (v.)

Back 53

When Brain left his small village to live in the city, it took him a few months to adapt.

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considerably (adv.)

Back 54

Don't you agree that keeping things thae same is considerably easier than trying to change them.

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crisis (n.)

Back 55

When the economic crisis started, people were suddenly worried about losing their jobs.

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crisis (n.)

Back 56

When the economic crisis started, people were suddenly worried about losing their jobs.

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curious (adj.)

Back 57

We're curious about what it would be like to live in another country. It sounds very interesting.

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fulfilled (adj.)

Back 58

I felt fulfilled as a teacher because I enjoyed helping people learn.