Shared Flashcard Set

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ESL 4/5
Winter 2012 Vocabulary Challenge
27
English
Not Applicable
03/11/2012

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Term

 

 

 

 TO DECREASE

Definition

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VERB

To diminish or lessen

"Sales in Japan steadily decreased last year"

 

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ELEGANT

Definition

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Adjective

Tastefully fine or luxurious

"She looks elegant in that dress"

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FEEDBACK

Definition

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Noun

To receive information, reaction, reaction or response to something

"I got good feedback from my teacher about my writing."

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BROADLY

Definition

Adverb

Widely, openly

In general

 "The animals walked around the farm broadly."[image]

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VIRTUOUS

Definition

Adjective

Having or showing high moral standards.

"Snow White was a virtuous girl."

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HOLLOW

 

Definition

Adjective

empty inside. not solid

"Animals sometimes hide in hollow logs."

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SOLUTION

Definition

Noun

to fix a problem

"Today I had a car issue and my friend helped me to find a solution."

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INDUSTRY

Definition

Noun

systematic work or labor and manufacture of goods in factories

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GAP

 

Definition

Noun

A break or hole in an object or between two objects.

"We will have to find a way to close this gap."

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CHARMING

Definition

Adjective

Very pleasing or attractive

"He was as charming as a prince."

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TO NEGLECT

Definition

Verb

to not pay enough attention to someone or something or to not take care of him, her or it very well.

"Some parents neglect their children."

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UNIVERSAL

Definition

Adjective

Common (or general) in life, culture and thinking

"It is a universal goal to make the world peaceful."

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REQUIREMENT

Definition

Noun

Something that is necessary

"There is a requirement to complete this course in order to graduate."

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MEANWHILE

Definition

 

Adverb

Something wils is happening at the same time.

"Put the chicken in the oven.  It will cook for one hour, meanwhile make a white sauce."

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ZIPPER

Definition

Noun

a strip with two lines of small pieces of metal or plastic that fasten together

"The zipper on his coat is broken.  He can't close his coat."

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TOUGH

Definition

Adjective

Strong, not easily broken

"You have to be tough and smart to be successful in life."

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QUICKLY

Definition

Adjective

rapid movement

"She moves quickly when she is late for work."

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LOYAL

Definition

Adjective

Giving or showing firm and constant support

"He was loyal to his team, even though they kept losing."

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PECULIAR

Definition

Adjective

Strange, odd

"My mom is a peculiar person."

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TO OVERCOME

 

Definition

Verb

to win a victory, to be successful

"You must overcome all difficulties to achieve your goals."

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HEADACHE

Definition

noun

A pain in your head or brain

"All this vocabulary gives me a headache."

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ANCIENT

Definition

Noun

Belonging to the distant past: a long time ago

"The Great Wall of China was ancient construction."

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TO YELL

Definition

Verb

To shout or scream sharply -- shouting

"My son yells at everyone when he doesn't get what he wants."

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KINDNESS

Definition

noun

The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate

"Robin shows kindness when she teaches the class."

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XYLOPHONE

Definition

Noun

A musical instrument

"John plays the xylophone excellently."

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TO WANDER

Definition

 

Verb

Walking from place to place without purpose

"The old man was wandering in the city"

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JEALOUSY

 

Definition

Noun

The feeling of envy toward someone or their achievements and advantages.

"Don't worry that she acts so mean to you -- it's just jealousy."

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