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Oxford Word Skills unit 7,8,17,18,19

Oxford Word Skills

Oxford Word Skills

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This set of flashcards helps learn English at a secondary school level, focusing on vocabulary related to social behavior, manners, and personal qualities. It includes words like "etiquette," "respectful," and "impeccable," which are essential for understanding polite and rude behavior. The platform supports backward learning from the target language to the source language, making it versatile for different learning styles. Ideal for students and travelers looking to improve their fluency and communication skills, this flashcard set is particularly useful for intermediate learners aiming to expand their vocabulary and cultural understanding.
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101
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Langue
Allemand
Catégorie
Anglais
Niveau
Collège
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14.01.2015 / 14.10.2018
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be offensive ant not at all appropriate

be in poor/bad taste

very bad or unacceptable

disgraceful

a few words that give your opinion about sth.

remark/comment

object strongly to sth. and be angry about it

take exception to sth.

behave in the most polite way you can

be on your best behaviour

considered to have the highest social status

upper class

say sth. that offends or upsets sb.

put your foot in it

be upset or offended

be put out

used to emphasize sth. negative

downright

extremely rude and disrespectful

insolent

rude, often in an amusing way

cheeky

excellent and done in a way that others should copy

exemplary

perfect

impeccable

moving or pointing towards a higher position

upwards

rude in a way that makes sb. upset or annoyed

offensive

showing polite behaviour towards sb./sth.

respectful

having bad manners and not showing respect

discorteous

usually done in a particular place or situation

customary

disapprove of sth./sb.

frown on/upon sth./sb.

behaviour that is considered polite in particular society or culture

manners

the formal rules of correct or polite behaviour in society

etiquette

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