Day 4 passage – wordlist (Are we born able to imitate?) purse
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DAY 24 PASSAGE 3 – WORDLIST
DAY 24 PASSAGE 3 – WORDLIST (Are we born able to imitate?) purse – to bring your lips tightly together so that they form a rounded shape, usually as an expression of disapproval: - "I don't approve of that kind of language," she said, pursing her lips. disfigure – to spoil the appearance of something or someone, especially their face, completely: - This part of the old town has been disfigured by ugly new buildings. interpretation – C2 an explanation or opinion of what something means: - The dispute is based on two widely differing interpretations of the law. arise – (formal) C1 to happen: - Should the opportunity arise, I'd love to go to China. flaw – C1 a fault, mistake, or weakness, especially one that happens while something is being planned or made, or that causes something not to be perfect: - I returned the material because it had a flaw in it. compelling – very exciting and interesting and making you want to watch or listen: - I found the whole film very compelling. discredit – (formal) to cause people to stop respecting someone or believing in an idea or person: - Evidence of links with drug dealers has discredited the president. discredited theories inattentive – not giving attention to someone or something: - He was wholly inattentive to the needs of his children. absorbed in sth – B2 very interested in something and not paying attention to anything else: - Simon was so absorbed in his book that he didn't even notice me come in. misleading – B2 causing someone to believe something that is not true: - Adverts must not create a misleading impression. thorough – B2 detailed and careful: - a thorough revision of the manuscript unprecedented – C2 never having happened or existed in the past: - This century has witnessed environmental destruction on an unprecedented scale. wealth – C2 a large amount of something good: - Jim has a wealth of teaching experience. Download 143.5 Kb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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