Vocabulary Flashcards

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At the expense of

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Causing harm/loss to achieve something. He improved profits at the expense of employees.

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Make out

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To understand or see clearly. I couldn’t make out the sign.

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In the light of

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Considering something. In the light of new evidence, we reopened the case.

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Bring someone together

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To unite people. The event brought the community together.

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Place a strong emphasis on

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To stress importance. The school places a strong emphasis on reading.

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Superior

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Better than average. This product is superior in quality.

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Outcome

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Final result. The outcome was better than expected.

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Abundant

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Present in large quantities. The forest is abundant with wildlife.

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Exceptionally

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To an unusually high degree. She is exceptionally smart.

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Adverse

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Harmful or unfavorable. The project faced adverse conditions.