800–950+ – Listening 14

Total: 20 cards

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bin

noun

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a container or box for storing a specified substance, such as trash, recyclables, etc.
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hoe

noun

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a long-handled gardening tool with a thin metal blade, used mainly for weeding and breaking up soil
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adjacent

adjective

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next to or adjoining something else
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evacuate

verb

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to leave or cause people to leave a place, usually because of present or potential danger
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turbulence

noun

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sudden violent and unsteady movement of air or water
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plaque

noun

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a flat piece of stone, metal, wood, or other material indicating a person or group's achievement or significant milestone
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browse

verb

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to survey or look around in a leisurely and casual way
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congestion

noun

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a state or situation where a place is too crowded or congested
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ramp

noun

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a slope or inclined plane for connecting two different levels, usually seen in driveways and building entrances
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contestant

noun

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a person who takes part or competes in a game, contest, or competition
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nutritious

adjective

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refers to something, especially food, that provides substantial nutrition because of its healthy components
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lengthy

adjective

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very or too long, either in time or size
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allergic

adjective

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having a negative or abnormal reaction to a substance
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enthrall

verb

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to capture the fascination and attention of someone
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autograph

noun

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a signature, especially that of a celebrity, given to an admirer or a fan
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diagnose

verb

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to identify the illness or medical predicament of someone by means of examination
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glitch

noun

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malfunction; a small problem; from the Yiddish word for 'slip'
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meteorologist

noun

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someone who is an expert in or studies meteorology; a weather forecaster
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jet lag

noun

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the feeling of tiredness and confusion or a temporary sleep problem that someone experiences after traveling across multiple time zones
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overhaul

verb

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to examine every part of a machine, system, etc. and make any necessary changes or repairs
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