FRIENDSHIP : vocabulary 3/4 – Flashcards
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acquaitance
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someone you know, but who is not a close friend
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acquainted with
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Were you acquainted with a friend of mine, Daniel Green?
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aim
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The main aim of the course is to improve your writing.
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bright
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happy and full of energy
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brighten up
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His eyes brightened when we started talking about money.
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changeable
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changeable weather
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common
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Jackson is a common English name
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commonly
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Christopher is commonly known as Kit.
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concerned
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They were more concerned with how the other women had dressed than with what the speaker was saying.
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constant
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Babies need constant attention.
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constantly repeatedly
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Fashion is constantly changing.
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down sad depressed
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I feel a bit down today.
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enthusiasm
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He had a real enthusiasm for the work.
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enthusiastic
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She was even less enthusiastic about going to Spain.
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enthusiastically
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'The new program is really well designed,' she says enthusiastically.
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gossip
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Don't believe all the gossip you hear.
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incapable
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The children seem to be totally incapable of working by themselves
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influence
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What exactly is the influence of television on children?
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influential
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a highly influential book
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joy delight
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I didn't expect them to jump for joy at the news (= to be very pleased).
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joyful
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She gave a joyful laugh.
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lasting durable
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Her words left a lasting impression on me.
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lifelong
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He has been a lifelong supporter of the club.
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loyal to
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She has always remained loyal to her political principles.
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loyalty
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They swore their loyalty to the king.
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mutual
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We met at the home of a mutual friend.
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pursue
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She wishes to pursue a medical career.
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pursuit hobby pastime
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She travelled the world in pursuit of her dreams.
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quality
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Their quality of life improved dramatically when they moved to France.
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rumour /rumor
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There are widespread rumours of job losses.
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secret
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Can you keep a secret?
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selfish
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It was selfish of him to leave all the work to you.
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selfishness
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He was the victim of his own greed and selfishness.
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sorrow
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He expressed his sorrow at the news of her death.
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suspicion
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I have a horrible suspicion that we've come to the wrong station.
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suspicious
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They became suspicious of his behaviour and contacted the police.
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sympathy
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I have no sympathy for Jan, it's all her own fault.
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sympathetic
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She was very sympathetic when I was sick.
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sympathize with
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I find it very hard to sympathize with him.
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trouble
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He could make trouble for me if he wanted to.
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troubled
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She looked into his troubled face.
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trust
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If you put your trust in me, I will not let you down.
