Vocabulary Flashcards

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skim /skɪm/ verb

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To read through something quickly and not in detail. Example: It took Joe five minutes to skim through the whole book.

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habit /ˈhæbɪt/ noun

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Something you do often without thinking about it. Example: Exercising every day is a good habit.

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personality /ˌpɜː(r)səˈnæləti/ noun

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All the qualities that make you different from other people. Example: Alva has a very positive personality.

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opinion /əˈpɪnjən/ noun

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What you think about something or someone. Example: Ronaldo has a good opinion of Paula and thinks that she’s a nice person.

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strategy /ˈstrætədʒi/ noun

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An organized plan to do something. Example: The football team won the game because they had a good strategy.

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profile /ˈprəʊfaɪl/ noun

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A short description of someone. Example: Jihoon’s profile on Facebook says he loves playing football.

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curious /ˈkjʊəriəs/ adjective

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Someone who asks many questions about something. Example: The children were curious during their science lesson.

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purpose /ˈpɜː(r)pəs/ noun

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The reason for something. Example: The main purpose of the company is to print textbooks.

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get to know /ɡet tu nəʊ/ phrasal verb

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To learn about someone by spending time with them. Example: Anton and Beatriz are trying to get to know their new neighbour.

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judge /dʒʌdʒ/ verb

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To think about something carefully and decide how you feel. Example: Athena was asked to judge the singing competition and choose a winner.