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IN THE NAME OF GOD
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FLASHCARDS OF VOCABULARY
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VOCABULARY OF MIDTERM
PRODUCER:SINA JAMALZADEGAN
MASTER:DR.SAEED REZAEI
SHARIF UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
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ACTIVE4
SKILLS FOR READING
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UNIT2
CHAPTER1
Unmasking Virus Writers and Hackers
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PROPERLY (ADV.)
correctly, appropriately (antonym: improperly)
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UNMASK (V.)
uncover
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STEREOTYPE (N.)
concept, generality
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PORTRAY (V.)
depict, represent, reveal
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INFER (V.)
conclude, imply
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IMPLY (V.)
infer, indicate, suggest
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MISERABLE (ADJ.)
very unhappy
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MALICIOUS (ADJ.)
evil, with intend to cause harm or pain
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IMAGINE (V.)
suppose, have in mind
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BRILLIANT (ADJ.)
smart, talented
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GEEKY (ADJ.)
genius
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WHEN YOU VENT YOU FRUSTRATIONS
you release strong feelings of anger or disappointment.
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SUBURBAN (ADJ.)
rural
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ACTUALLY (ADV.)
exactly
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EXPERT (ADJ.)
professional, specialist
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FELLOW (ADJ.)
guy, person
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SENIOR (ADJ.)
older, boss
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PSYCHOLOGY (N.)
the science of mind and behavior
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GOTH (N.)
A person who wears dark or black clothing and dark makeup.
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ENTIRELY (ADV.)
completely
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SPORT (V.)
wear (sporting a nose ring)
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VARIED (ADJ.)
changed, differed
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PREDOMINATELY (ADV.)
mainly, mostly
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SOLIDLY (ADV.)
firmly
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SEX (N.)
gender
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PEER (N.)
mate, friend
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BASEMENT (N.)
underground room
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LOCAL (ADJ.)
native, home
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POET (N.)
One who writes poetry
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PERPETRATOR (N.)
: A person who commits a crime
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DISTINCT (ADJ.)
clear, separate
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THOROUGH (ADJ.)
entire
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SET (N.)
collection, combination
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WHEREAS (CONJ.)
as long as, although
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APPROACH (N.)
method, trend, procedure
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REGARDED (ADJ.)
considered
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SOMEWHAT (ADV.)
rather, to some extend
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COUNTERCULTURE (N.)
refers to underground cultures, usually between young people, with values that oppose established ones.
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LOOK DOWN UPON (V.)
To be in a position that affords a downward view
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LACK (N.)
absence
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MOTIVATION (N.)
reason
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INITIALLY (ADV.)
at first, at the outset
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DOMINATE (V.)
control, rule
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INDEPENDENTLY (ADV.)
separately
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AUTHOR (N.)
writer, composer
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INTIMATE (ADJ.)
very close or familiar
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RELINQUISH (V.)
give up, quit, hand over, surrender
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DISASSOCIATED (ADJ.)
separated, disconnected
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PERCEIVE (V.)
observe, sense, distinguish
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VIRAL (ADJ.)
virus-related
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REPLICATE (V.)
duplicate, reproduce, copy
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COMPLICATED (ADJ.)
complex
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IDENTITY (N.)
sameness
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STATEMENT (N.)
declaration
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ASSERT (V.)
defend, confirm, declare
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SOCIAL ACTIVIST (N.)
Someone who campaigns or takes action to bring about changes in society.
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FURTHERMORE (ADV.)
also
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CONSEQUENCE (N.)
result
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SHIFT (V.)
change
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DESENSITIZE (V.)
To cause someone or something to react less or be less affected by something.
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CUE (N.)
signal, sign
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CONTEXTUAL (ADJ.)
Depends on the setting or circumstances in which it occurs.
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IMPACT (N.)
influence
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ABUSIVE (ADJ.)
Characterized by wrong or improper use or action.
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MISCHIEF (N.)
harmful behavior
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JUSTIFY (V.)
defend, excuse
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RATIONALE (N.)
The purpose for an action.
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IMPRESSION (N.)
feeling, idea, sense
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AVAILABLE (ADJ.)
accessible
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WIDELY (ADV.)
broadly
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PROMOTE (V.)
encourage
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HERO (N.)
protagonist
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PRESS (N.)
media, crowd
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COMMIT (V.)
perform
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SELF-ESTEEM (N.)
self-confidence
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CRISIS (N.)
disaster, bad or critical situation
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QUITE (ADV.)
rather
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DETECTIVE (N.)
inspector
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ASSURE (V.)
promise, ensure, guarantee
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IMPLICATE (V.)
involve, associate
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INEXPLICABLE (ADJ.)
mysterious
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EXPLICIT (ADJ.)
clear (antonym: implicit)
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PLEAT (N.)
fold, crease
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PLIABLE (ADJ.)
adaptable, flexible
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MULTIPLY (V.)
increase, enlarge
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MULTIPLEX (ADJ.)
complex
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IMPLICIT (ADJ.)
implied
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STARCH (V.)
to make (clothing) stiff by using starch
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DEMONSTRATE (V.)
prove, show, reveal
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STOMP (V.)
to walk or move with very heavy or noisy steps
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SLAM (V.)
bang
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MOLD (V.)
shape, sculpt
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CLAY (N.)
A heavy, sticky material from the earth that is made into different shapes and that becomes hard when it is baked or dried.
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SUE (V.)
take legal action, follow legally
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SCANDAL (N.)
disgrace, shame
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ADMIT (V.)
confess
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CHAPTER 2
Female Virus Writer Packs Punch
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SOFT-SPOKEN (ADJ.)
having a mild or gentle voice
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UNCONVENTIONAL (ADJ.)
unusual, irregular
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REBELLIOUS (ADJ.)
disobedient, stubborn
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BAD-TEMPERED (ADJ.)
ill-tempered
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AGGRESSIVE (ADJ.)
violent, hostile
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PACKS PUNCH
to influence, have strong effect on something
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WIPE (V.)
clean, wash
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PLAY ALONG (V.)
Pretend to agree or cooperate
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MAT (N.)
carpet, rug
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STAND OUT (V.)
project, be obvious
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PRODIGY (N.)
genius
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EXECUTABLE (ADJ.)
performable
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TAKE OVER (V.)
dominate, occupy
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MANGLE (V.)
damage badly, disfigure
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SO-CALLED (ADJ.)
supposed
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VIA (PREP.)
through
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INFECT (V.)
affect badly
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IMMACULATE (ADJ.)
spotless, neat and tidy
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COTTAGE (N.)
hut, cabin
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DECLINE (V.)
refuse, reject
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APPROVE (V.)
accept, favor
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INTENTIONALLY (ADV.)
purposely, deliberately
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NEVERTHELESS (ADV.)
yet, but, however
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CORDIAL (ADJ.)
intimate, warm
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ICON (N.)
symbol, idol
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MOTIVATION (N.)
reason
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STAND UP FOR (V.)
support, defend
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ETHIC (N.)
moral
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RESPONSIBLE (ADJ.)
accountable
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STUPID (ADJ.)
idiot, silly
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GROOMED (ADJ.)
decorated
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GNOME
goblin, pixy, elf
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FERRET (N.)
a small aggressive animal with a long thin body, kept for chasing rabbits from their holes, killing rats, etc.
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CUNNING (ADJ.)
sly
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VANDALISM (N.)
The crime of deliberately damaging things, especially public property
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POTENTIAL (ADJ.)
possible, probable
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GRAFFITI (N.)
drawings
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SOMERSAULT (N.)
A movement in which a person turns forward or backward in a complete revolution along the ground or in the air bringing the feet over the head.
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COUNTER (ADV.)
in the opposite direction or in conflict with something.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY (N.)
a list of books or articles about a particular subject or by a particular author; the list of books, etc. that have been used by somebody writing an article, etc.
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CARTOGRAPHY (N.)
the art or process of drawing or making maps
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MONOGRAPH (N.)
article, essayarticle, essay
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DEMOGRAPHY (N.)
the changing number of births, deaths, diseases, etc. in a community over a period of time; the scientific study of these changes
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SEISMOGRAPH (N.)
an instrument that measures and records information about earthquakes
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CHOREOGRAPHY (N.)
the art of designing and arranging the steps and movements in dances, especially in ballet; the steps and movements in a particular ballet or show
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MEMOIRS (N.)
autobiographies
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SCHOLARLY (ADJ.)
academic, learnt
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PAMPHLET (N.)
booklet, brochure
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VITAL (ADJ.)
fundamental, essential
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ESSAY (N.)
article
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CITE (V.)
quote
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EXTENSIVE (ADJ.)
wide, vast
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NUMEROUS (ADJ.)
various, many
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STRAIN (N.)
tension, pressure
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DECEITFUL (ADJ.)
dishonest
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DELIBERATELY (ADV.)
purposely
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GYMNASIUM (N.)
A large room used for various indoor sports and usually equipped with gymnastic apparatus.
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POND (N.)
An area of water that is surrounded by land and that is smaller than a lake.
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TO WORK FOR A LIVING
to earn money
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UNIT 4
Chapter 1
The Vanishing Hitchhikers
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CLAIM (V.)
request
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INCIDENT (N.)
event, happening
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DESERTED (ADJ.)
empty, isolated, forsaken
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ENTHUSIASM (N.)
eagerness, interest, favor
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VANISH (V.)
disappear
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HITCHHIKER (N.)
A person who travels for free by getting rides from passing vehicles.
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ENTERTAINING (ADJ.)
amusing
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PHANTOM (N.)
ghost, spirit
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CHILLING (ADJ.)
frightening, scary
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MORTAL (ADJ.)
deadly (refers to a human being) (antonym: eternal)
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DISCONCERTING (ADJ.)
disturbing, confusing
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UNSUSPECTING (ADJ.)
unwary, unaware
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PICK UP (V.)
give a ride to somebody
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BASIC (ADJ.)
essential, fundamental
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DROP OFF (V.)
deliver
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SOMEHOW (ADV.)
someway
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FIND OUT (V.)
realize
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VERY (ADJ.)
actual, exact, same
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VERIFY (V.)
confirm, prove
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URBAN LEGEND
A story about an unusual event or occurrence that many people believe is true but that is not true.
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DETERMINE (V.)
decide
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BUILD (N.)
shape, body
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DESTINATION (N.)
target
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DESPITE (PREP.)
in spite of
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PUZZLED (ADJ.)
confused, baffled
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IMMEDIATELY (ADV.)
directly, instantly, right now
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SPOT (N.)
place
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COUNTRY (ADJ.)
rural
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GOLF CLUB (N.)
golf stick
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REVEAL (V.)
uncover, show
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RESURRECTION (N.)
revival
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INSTRUCT (V.)
command, order
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CEMETERY (N.)
graveyard
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ACCOUNT (N.)
report
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WITNESS (V.)
observe, perceive
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FENCE (N.)
A structure like a wall built outdoors usually of wood or metal that separates two areas or prevents people or animals from entering or leaving.
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REPORTEDLY (ADV.)
apparently
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BEAR (V.)
have, hold, show
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IMPRINT (N.)
The mark left after being pressed.
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MILITARY (ADJ.)
army
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PERIPHERAL VISION
It means to see out of the corner of the eye.
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ASTONISHED (ADJ.)
very surprised
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VANISH INTO THIN AIR
disappear completely
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LAVENDER (ADJ.)
pale or light purple, violet
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OFFER (V.)
suggest, propose
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ENGROSSED (ADJ.)
absorbed, mesmerized, fascinated, attracted
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FEARING THE WORST
To thinks something unpleasant might have happened.
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RETRACE (V.)
redo
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ROUTE (N.)
path, way
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RECALL (V.)
remember
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OUTLINE (N.)
mark, sketch, form, figure
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PROPORTION (N.)
ratio, amount
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AGILE (ADJ.)
able to move easily and quick
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PREY (N.)
quarry, victim
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GRIP (V.)
to grab or hold something tightly.
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MAGICIAN (N.)
wizard
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ASSISTANT (N.)
helper, supporter
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MORTUARY (N.)
A place in which dead bodies are kept until burial
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MORTGAGE (N.)
A legal agreement in which a person borrows money to buy property (such as a house) and pays back the money over a period of years.
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MURDER (V.)
kill, slaughter
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MORGUE (N.)
A place where the bodies of dead people are kept until they are buried or cremated.
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MORTALITY (N.)
The quality or state of being mortal.
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POST-MORTEM (N.)
Medical examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.
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AMORTIZE (V.)
To pay money that is owed for something (such as a mortgage) by making regular payments over a long period of time.
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MORTIFIED (ADJ.)
embarrassed, ashamed
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IMMORTAL (ADJ.)
eternal
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MORIBUND (ADJ.)
Being in the state of dying.
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MORBID (ADJ.)
relating to unpleasant subjects (such as death)
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FUNERAL (N.)
burial
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CHAPTER 2
The Bell Witch
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WITCH (N.)
A woman who is thought to have magic powers, magician
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WELL-KNOWN (ADJ.)
famous
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HAUNT (V.)
to visit or inhabit as a ghost
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TAKE PLACE (V.)
happen
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INSPIRATION (N.)
a good idea, insight, motivation
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FICTIONAL (ADJ.)
imaginary, based on fiction
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DEAL (N.)
a usually large or indefinite quantity or degree.
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VARY (V.)
differ
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PREVAILING (ADJ.)
usual, fundamental, main, frequent, common
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MEAN (ADJ.)
nasty, unkind
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CHEAT (V.)
deceive, trick
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PURCHASE (N.)
buying
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SWEAR (V.)
promise
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TORMENT (V.)
torture, annoy
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PRINCIPAL (ADJ.)
main
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INDIFFERENT (ADJ.)
uncaring, uninterested
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NERVE-RACKING (ADJ.)
anxious, stressful
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PITCH (N.)
tone
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LEAD SOMEBODY ON A MERRY CHASE
unfinished and annoying chase without a result
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POKE (V.)
stab, push. To make a hole in something by pushing something sharp or pointed through or into it.
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NEEDLE (N.)
A small, very thin object that is used in sewing and that has a sharp point at one end and a hole for thread
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YELL (V.)
shout, scream, shriek
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SNATCH (V.)
grab
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GATHER (V.)
collect
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INVESTIGATE (V.)
search
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PHENOMENON (N.)
Something (such as an interesting fact or event) that can be observed and studied and that typically is unusual or difficult to understand or explain fully.
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EXPOSE (V.)
uncover, show
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HOAX (N.)
trick, swindle
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SMOOTH (ADJ.)
flat
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INSPECT (V.)
examine, check
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BUSH (N.)
shrub
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UNEXPECTEDLY (ADV.)
unpredictably
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ENCOUNTER (V.)
meet, face
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WOULD RATHER
prefer
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ULTIMATE (ADJ.)
final, last
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VENGEANCE (N.)
revenge
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STROKE (N.)
A serious illness caused when a blood vessel in your brain suddenly breaks or is blocked.
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RECOUNT (V.): TELL A STORY, DESCRIBE
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ATTEMPT (V.)
try, endeavor
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ROUSE (V.)
awaken
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STUPOR (N.)
A condition in which someone is not able to think normally because of being drunk, drugged, tired, etc.
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MEDICINE (N.)
drug
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VIAL (N.)
A very small glass or plastic container used for perfumes, medicines, etc.
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SUMMON (V.)
to urgently call upon or send for.
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TAUNT (V.)
insult, mock
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DOSE (N.)
amount
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POISONOUS (ADJ.)
toxic
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EVENTUALLY (ADV.)
finally
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SATISFACTORILY (ADV.)
acceptably
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DEPOSITION (N.)
A sworn statement used in a court
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COMPOSE (V.)
create, arrange
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COMPONENT (N.)
factor, section
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DISPOSABLE (ADJ.)
Made to be used one or only a few times.
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POSTPONE (V.)
to put off to a later time.
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OPPOSE (V.)
disagree, disapprove of something
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PROPOSE (V.)
suggest, offer
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POSITION (N.)
location
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TRANSPOSE (V.)
swap, reverse, switch
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DEPOSIT (V.)
To put (money) in a bank account, place
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REMEDY (N.)
medicine
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PROMOTE (V.)
To change the rank or position of someone to a higher or more important one.
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GOSSIP (N.)
rumor
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ANECDOTE (N.)
A short story about an interesting or funny event or occurrence.
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UNIT 6
Chapter 1
Emotional Intelligence
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INTELLIGENCE (N.)
cleverness
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QUOTIENT (N.)
measure, amount
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IMPULSE (N.)
A sudden urge or desire to do something without thinking carefully first.
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AUDIENCE (N.)
spectators, viewers
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STABILITY (N.)
steadiness, constancy
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FOUNDATION (N.)
basis
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GRANT (N.)
An amount of money that is given to someone by a government, a company, etc., to be used for a particular purpose (such as scientific research)
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DONOR (N.)
A person or group that gives something (such as money, food, or clothes) in order to help a person or organization.
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MARSHMALLOW (N.)
A soft, white, sweet food made of sugar and eggs.
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ERRAND (N.)
A short journey that you take to do or get something.
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REST (V.)
lie, lean, put, place
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DIAGNOSTIC (ADJ.)
analytical, analytic
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DOZEN (N.)
A group of 12 people or things.
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TRACK DOWN (V.)
pursue, follow
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ADOLESCENT (ADJ.)
teenage
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GRATIFICATION (N.)
satisfaction, pleasure
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COMPETENT (ADJ.)
skilled, well-qualified
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GO TO PIECES
to break down
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FREEZE (V.)
immobilize, stop
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REGRESS (V.)
To return to an earlier and usually worse or less developed condition or state. (antonym: progress)
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RATTLE (V.)
To upset especially to the point of loss of poise and composure.
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EMBRACE (V.)
accept, welcome
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SELF-RELIANT (ADJ.)
Confident in your own abilities and able to do things for yourself.
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STUBBORN (ADJ.)
Refusing to change your ideas or to stop doing something.
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INDECISIVE (ADJ.)
Not able to make choices quickly and confidently.
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FRUSTRATION (N.)
disappointment
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IMMOBILIZED (ADJ.)
powerless, stopped
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PRONE TO (ADJ.)
likely to do something.
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JEALOUSY (N.)
An unhappy or angry feeling of wanting to have what someone else has.
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OVERREACT (V.)
exaggerate
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LONE (ADJ.)
single, only
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BYPASS (V.)
avoid
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RATIONAL (ADJ.)
logical, reasonable
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PRIMITIVE (ADJ.)
primary, original
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ANXIETY (N.)
nervousness
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TEMPER (N.)
anger
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PILE UP (V.)
accumulate, collect
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HIJACK (V.)
takeover, take control
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RESTRAINT (N.)
a control over the expression of one’s emotions or thoughts.
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SELF-AWARENESS (N.)
knowledge and awareness of your own personality or character.
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EMPATHY (N.)
The feeling that you understand and share another person’s experiences and emotions.
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OPTIMISM (N.)
hopefulness
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ENDOW (V.)
award, donate, bestow, give
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ENSLAVE (V.)
dominate
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PRAISED (ADJ.)
admired, acclaimed
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DECLINE (N.)
weakening, decrease
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APTITUDE (N.)
ability, skill, talent
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ACROSS THE BOARD (ADJ.)
applies to everyone
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VULNERABLE (ADJ.)
Easily hurt or harmed physically, mentally, or emotionally.
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MALAISE (N.)
dissatisfaction, disorder
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MATURE (V.)
develop, age
produced by sinaj 347
INTRIGUING (ADJ.)
fascinating, absorbing
produced by sinaj 348
MODEST (ADJ.)
moderate, low
produced by sinaj 349
FEMININE (ADJ.)
female
produced by sinaj 350
PRESERVE (N.)
realm, domain, territory
produced by sinaj 351
ASTUTE (ADJ.)
smart, wise, intelligent
produced by sinaj 352
PERCEPTIVE (ADJ.)
sensitive, understanding, keen
produced by sinaj 353
BRING UP (V.)
discuss, mention, raise
produced by sinaj 354
IRONY (N.)
The use of words that mean the opposite of what you really think specially in order to be funny.
produced by sinaj 355
REFORM (N.)
improvement, reorganization
produced by sinaj 356
MARGINALIZED (ADJ.)
sidelined, downgraded, disregarded
produced by sinaj 357
COME ALONG WITH (V.)
develop, accompany
produced by sinaj 358
CONSEQUENTIAL (ADJ.)
develop, accompany
produced by sinaj 359
WAGE (N.)
salary
produced by sinaj 360
PREVENT (V.)
stop
produced by sinaj 361
INTENSIFY (V.)
To become stronger or more extreme
produced by sinaj 362
DISTEND (V.)
swell, enlarge
produced by sinaj 363
TENSION (N.)
A feeling of nervousness that makes you unable to relax.
produced by sinaj 364
PRETEND (V.)
To act as if something is true when it is not true.
produced by sinaj 365
EXTENSION (N.)
An increase in length of time, specifically an increase in time allowed under agreement or concession.
produced by sinaj 366
CONTEND (V.)
struggle, resist, compete
produced by sinaj 367
TENDENCY (N.)
trend
produced by sinaj 368
TENDER (ADJ.)
having a soft or yielding texture.
produced by sinaj 369
MAJOR (ADJ.)
main
produced by sinaj 370
PUT OFF (V.)
postpone
produced by sinaj 371
BAKE (V.)
To cook (food) in an oven using dry heat.
produced by sinaj 372
TRIPLET (N.)
One of three babies that are born at the same time to the same mother.
produced by sinaj 373
BELLY (N.)
stomach
produced by sinaj 374
DROUGHT (N.)
A long period of time during which there is very little or no rain.
produced by sinaj 375
PSYCHOPATH (N.)
A person who is mentally ill, who does not care about other people, and who is usually dangerous or violent.
produced by sinaj 376
SHALLOW (ADJ.)
low, not deep
produced by sinaj 377
CHAPTER 2
Left and Right Brains, Board Games
produced by sinaj 378
BOARD GAME (N.)
A game (such as chess) that is played by moving pieces on a special board.
produced by sinaj 379
WHISTLE (V.)
To make a high sound by blowing air through your lips or teeth.
produced by sinaj 380
HIT (N.)
Something that is very successful and popular.
produced by sinaj 381
CLUE (N.)
hint, cue, sign
produced by sinaj 382
SATISFY (V.)
gratify, convince, fulfill
produced by sinaj 383
INTELLECTUAL (ADJ.)
rational
produced by sinaj 384
HUNGER (N.)
desire
produced by sinaj 385
APPROPRIATELY (ADV.)
suitably, properly
produced by sinaj 386
UNI-SKILL (ADJ.)
mono skill
produced by sinaj 387
INCORPORATE (V.)
include, combine, contain
produced by sinaj 388
STUCK (ADJ.)
trapped
produced by sinaj 389
BEAT (V.)
defeat, overcome
produced by sinaj 390
COMPETITOR (N.)
contestant
produced by sinaj 391
OVERWHELMING (ADJ.)
strong, crushing, vast, great
produced by sinaj 392
VOW (V.)
swear, promise
produced by sinaj 393
EXAMINE (V.)
test
produced by sinaj 394
FORMER (ADJ.)
previous, past
produced by sinaj 395
CONCEIVE (V.)
create, invent, consider
produced by sinaj 396
CRAVE (V.)
desire, require, need
produced by sinaj 397
PROVERBIAL (ADJ.)
well-known, famous
produced by sinaj 398
TO TAKE THE PLUNGE
To decide to do something that involves some risk.
produced by sinaj 399
CONDUCT (V.)
manage, run, lead, do
produced by sinaj 400
DEVELOP (V.)
progress
produced by sinaj 401
CONCEPT (N.)
idea, perception
produced by sinaj 402
CRITERIA (N.)
standards, principles, measures
produced by sinaj 403
GATHER (V.)
collect, assemble
produced by sinaj 404
CONCLUSION (N.)
deduction, ending
produced by sinaj 405
HYPOTHESIS (N.)
theory
produced by sinaj 406
POSTULATE (V.)
suggest, assume, hypothesize, claim
produced by sinaj 407
CORE (N.)
the most important part of something.
produced by sinaj 408
COMPETENCE (N.)
capability, ability, skill, aptitude
produced by sinaj 409
LINGUISTIC (ADJ
related to the language
produced by sinaj 410
SPATIAL (ADJ.)
of or relating to space and the relationship of objects within it.
produced by sinaj 411
INTERPERSONAL (ADJ
relating to or involving relations between people.
produced by sinaj 412
OCCUPATION (N.)
job, activity
produced by sinaj 413
GIFTED (ADJ.)
talented, skilled
produced by sinaj 414
BREAK DOWN (V.)
split, divide
produced by sinaj 415
EXCEPTIONALLY (ADV.)
remarkably, specially
produced by sinaj 416
ENSURE (V.)
guarantee, confirm, certify
produced by sinaj 417
NOVELTY (N.)
A new idea, device or method.
produced by sinaj 418
APPROACH (N.)
method, style, altitude
produced by sinaj 419
COME UP WITH (V.)
To produce especially in dealing with a problem or challenge.
produced by sinaj 420
INNOVATIVE (ADJ.)
creative, inventive
produced by sinaj 421
SCULPT (V.)
carve, shape, mold, form
produced by sinaj 422
CLAY (N.)
A heavy, sticky material from the earth that is made into different shapes and that becomes hard when it is baked or dried.
produced by sinaj 423
DUO (N.)
pair, couple, duet
produced by sinaj 424
COMMITMENT (N.)
promise, pledge, assurance, vow
produced by sinaj 425
SCENT (N.)
fragrance
produced by sinaj 426
SETTLE (V.)
stay, remain, land
produced by sinaj 427
CITRUS (N.)
A juicy fruit (such an orange, grapefruit or lemon) that has a thick skin and that comes from a tree or shrub that grows in warm areas.
produced by sinaj 428
BOAST (V.)
possess, feature, enjoy
produced by sinaj 429
TRIVIA (N.)
details, nonsenses
produced by sinaj 430
DYNAMICS (N.)
A pattern or process of change, growth, or activity.
produced by sinaj 431
FINE-TUNE (V.)
optimize, perfected, adjusted
produced by sinaj 432
CONSTANT (ADJ.)
steady, stable
produced by sinaj 433
IN CONJUNCTION WITH (PREP.)
together with, in a relation with
produced by sinaj 434
MILLENNIUM (N.)
time, era, age
produced by sinaj 435
FOREFRONT (N.)
lead, head, pioneer
produced by sinaj 436
ALLUDE TO (V.)
refer to, mention, imply
produced by sinaj 437
COME ACROSS (V.)
encounter, face
produced by sinaj 438
MINOR (ADJ.)
trivial, negligible, slight
produced by sinaj 439
COMMONPLACE (ADJ.)
ordinary, usual
produced by sinaj 440
WEAR OFF (V.)
weaken, diminish
produced by sinaj 441
INTERCEPT (V.)
interrupt, prevent
produced by sinaj 442
RECIPIENT (N.)
receiver
produced by sinaj 443
ANTICIPATE (V.)
forestall, expect, foresee
produced by sinaj 444
CAPTIVATE (V.)
attract, fascinate
produced by sinaj 445
CAPACITY (N.)
volume, ability, capability
produced by sinaj 446
CAPTOR (N.)
kidnaper
produced by sinaj 447
SMUGGLE (V.)
To move someone or something from one country into another illegally and secretly.
produced by sinaj 448
DEBUT (N.)
entrance, introduction
produced by sinaj 449
RANSOM (N.)
Money that is paid in order to free someone who has been captured or kidnapped.