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Meta Schmid

Meta Schmid

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Flashcards 156
Students 52
Language English
Category English
Level Secondary School
Created / Updated 19.06.2015 / 17.09.2025
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a particular time, especially when sth happens or has happened

occasion

to give help to sb if they need it

support

thick; close together; difficult to go or see through

dense

as good as or better than others

competitive

the world

globe

suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion

appropriate

to refuse an offer or request

turn down

to respect sb for what they are doing or have done

admire

moving on ice with special shoes with a thin metal bar attached to the bottom

ice-skating

a male friend or relation of the bridegroom who stands with him and helps him during a marriage ceremony

best man

a way of behaving or a belief which has been established for a long time

custom

to intentionally not listen or give attention to

ignore

to continue doing sth without stopping

keep on

compared with the fact that; but

whereas

not lasting or needed for very long

temporary

to put out a flame

blow out

to put paper around sth, e.g. a gift

wrap up

to take care of or be in charge of sb or sth

look after

to need or make necessary

require

a large room or building with a floor of ice for skating.

rink

to suddenly begin to do sth

break into a grin

to encourage the popularity, sale, development or existence of sth

promote

not having a strong taste; with little colour or interest

bland

very comfortable and expensive

luxurious

sour in taste

sharp

all the time or very often

constantly

not very strong, spicy or bitter

mild

the most important pieces of information about sth

gist

to occur; to happen

arise

the quality of being useful, easy or suitable

convenience

to get into a comfortable position; start to live in one place

settle down

a word or phrase which is often used with another word or phrase

collocation

continuing a long time into the future

long-term

to harm or spoil sth

damage

one of the parts that sth is divided into

section

to be extremely expensive

cost a fortune

to decrease/increase the sound, heat or flow of a piece of equipment

turn down/up

in the last few years

in recent years

a place where births, deaths and marriages are officially recorded

registry office

to continue without stopping

keep up