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Advanced 16

Oxford Advanced Word Skills 16

Subject
Language / English
Language of creation
German
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Card 1

Question

dislike sb as soon as you meet them

 

Answer

take an instant dislike to sb

Card 2

Question

feel anger about sth, often when it seems unfair. resentment n

Answer

resent sth

resentment (n)

Card 3

Question

unfriendly and agressive (n)

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hostile

hostility (n)

Card 4

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say sth. to sb directly

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to sb's face

Card 5

Question

sying nice things about sb.

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complimentary about sb

pay sb a compliment

Card 6

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if you say or do that, yout say or do it without their knowledge, and usually it is bad or unkind

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behind sb's back

Card 7

Question

used for saying that sth is certain to happen (adj)

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inevitably

Card 8

Question

create pressure and anxiety for sb; create tension in a relationship

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put a strin on sb/sth

Card 9

Question

support and defend sb if they are criticized

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stick up for sb

Card 10

Question

over a period of time

 

Answer

as time went by

Card 11

Question

become calmer and more relaxed

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settle down

Card 12

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used to talk about a
situation or life in general

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things

Card 13

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(used about sb's situation or
business) start to become better

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look up

Card 14

Question

in the beginning. adj

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initially

initial

Card 15

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not wanting to do sth.

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reluctant

Card 16

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a connection between people based on shard feelings or experiences

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bond

Card 17

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a feeling of admiration for sb because of their qualities (v)

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respect (for sb)

you can gain, eran, or win sb's respect)

respect

Card 18

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tell sb personal
information because you trust them

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confide in sb

Card 19

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a mixture of good and
bad things in life or a relationship

Answer

ups and downs

Card 20

Question

recognize sth and
welcome it.  (n)

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appreciate sth

appreciation

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