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English vocabulary

English vocabulary

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This set of flashcards helps learn English at an advanced level, focusing on vocabulary and grammar. It includes words like "brave," "Gefahr" (peril), and "Homage halten" (pay tribute), along with sentence-building exercises. The platform supports backward learning, allowing users to reverse the learning direction from the target language to the source language. Ideal for students and travelers aiming to improve their fluency, these cards provide practical examples and phrases for effective communication.
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But before the arrival of Europeans, a number of ...... existed in different parts of Mexico, going back at least to the Omecs. But before the arrival of Europeans, a number of ...... existed in different parts of Mexico, going back at least to the Omecs. CIVILISE / KNOW

But before the arrival of Europeans, a number of civilisations existed in different parts of Mexico, going back at least to the Omecs. But before the arrival of Europeans, a number of unknown existed in different parts of Mexico, going back at least to the Omecs.

The authors draw on numerous recent ....... and discuss topics ranging from the beginnings of agriculture and writing to ..... against the ruling elite.

The authors draw on numerous recent discoveries and discuss topics ranging from the beginnings of agriculture and writing to (up)risings against the ruling elite.

The .... of these are likely to transform our understanding of the timescale of the region. IMPLY

The implications of these are likely to transform our understanding of the timescale of the region.

I'm debating whether to get a curry or a pizza. -> is a choice!

She asked if/whether I wanted to get a pizza.  -> if/whether are synonyms in indirect questions

Can you show me how to use the computer?

I don't know what to have for dinner?

I need to find out about where I can get cheaper tickets.

I enjoy/prefer/love/like/hate being looked after.

Combine these 2 sentences:

I go to the gym. It has made me much fitter.

Going to the gym has made me much fitter.

street musik player

buskers

just manage to do sth. 

to scrape through

I think he’ll just scrape through the entrance exam.

to put sth. together quickly - usually with limited resources

to rustle up sth.

I’ll see if I can rustle up some lunch.

the last point at which sth. has to be done

crunch time

 

July 1 is crunch time for us.

ein Recht geltend machen

to lay claim to sth.

die Schuld auf jmd. schieben

to lay the blame on so.

It isn't fair that they lay the blame on you for other people's mistakes.

sich vor Gericht verantworten

to stand trial

It says in the papers that four men are to stand trial next month for that robbery at our local bank.

Homage halten

pay tribute

The Minister made a speech to pay tribute to the soldiers who had fought for their country.

However, what that function might be is still in .......

However, what that function might be is still in dispute.

Gefahr

peril n.

perilous adj. = gefährlich

Brave

to be brave

bravery (n.)

I'm sure you won't have any difficulties ...... the solutions to the problem.

I'm sure you won't have any difficulties finding the solutions to the problem.

 

You'll easily manage to finish the work by Friday. DIFFICULTY

You .................... the work by Friday.

You will have no difficulty finishing the work by Friday.

We were very grateful that Kate thought of suggesting we ask Max for help. CAME

We were very grateful that Kate.......... asking Max for help.

We were very grateful that Kate came up with the idea of asking Max for help.

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