Vocabulary Flashcards

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feast (n) /fiːst/

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sth that is very enjoyable to see, hear, taste, experience, etc. ● The dessert we had was a feast for the senses!

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sense (n) /sens/

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one of the five natural powers of sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch ● Animals generally have a better sense of smell than humans.

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pastry (n) /ˈpeɪstri/

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a type of sweet made with pastry which looks like a cake, usually with fruit or nuts inside ● I’ve stopped having pastries in the afternoon. They’re quite fattening.

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hierarchy (n) /ˈhaɪərɑːki/

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a system in which people or things are organised by importance ● Even in zoos, lions have a complex social hierarchy.

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researcher (n) /rɪˈsɜːtʃə(r)/

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a person, e.g. scientist, who does research ● The researcher is doing experiments to find out how different sounds affect people.

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study (n) /ˈstʌdi/

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a particular piece of research ● We carried out a study into how people react to different colours.

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reveal (v) /rɪˈviːl/

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make people aware of sth ● The journalist revealed the celebrity’s family history.

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value (v) /væljuː/

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think that sb/sth is important ● I value your opinion on music, which is why I’m asking you to listen to my song.

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heritage (n) /ˈherɪtɪdʒ/

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a country’s history and traditions regarded as part of its character ● The Eiffel Tower is a symbol of France’s national heritage.

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similarly (adv) /ˈsɪmələli/

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in almost the same way ● Babies need to eat healthy food. Similarly, it’s important they sleep many hours.