Card 21
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involuntary
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Definition: against someone's will or done without conscious control
ETV1 Word List - 251-300
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Card 22
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irrespective (of)
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Definition: not taking (something) into account; regardless of
Card 23
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irreverent
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Definition: not showing the expected respect for official, important, or holy things
Card 24
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irreversible
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Definition: no possibility of being changed
Card 25
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itinerary
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Definition: a detailed plan or route of a journey
Card 26
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jot
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Definition: to write (something) quickly
Card 27
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jump on the bandwagon
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Definition: to participate in something popular or a trend
Card 28
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juvenile
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Definition: psychologically and/or physically immature or underdeveloped
Card 29
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juxtaposition
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Definition: the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect
Card 30
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keep/hold sth at bay
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Definition: prevent someone or something from approaching or having an effect
Card 31
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kudos
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Definition: praise and honour received for an achievement
Card 32
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lacklustre
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Definition: lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring
Card 33
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lag
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Definition: fail to keep up with another or others in movement or development
Card 34
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languid
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Definition: (of a person, manner, or gesture) having or showing a disinclination for physical exertion or effort
Card 35
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lapsed
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Definition: having ceased to be active in practice, membership, or belief
Card 36
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latent
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Definition: existing but not yet developed or manifested
Card 37
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laughing stock
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Definition: a person subjected to general mockery or ridicule
Card 38
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laureate
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Definition: a person who is honoured with an award for outstanding creative or intellectual achievement
Card 39
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leap
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Definition: 1) to jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force, 2) to jump across, 3) to move quickly and suddenly, 4) to make a sudden rush to do something; act eagerly and suddenly, 5) (of a price, amount, etc.) increase dramatically
Card 40
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leap at
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Definition: to accept (an opportunity) eagerly
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