800–950+ – Listening 10

Total: 20 cards

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cease

verb

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to bring or come to an end; to discontinue
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wholesaler

noun

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a person or company that sells goods, usually in large quantities, to other people who then sell at a higher price to the public
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vacancy

noun

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something that's unoccupied, empty, or not filled
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detergent

noun

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a cleaning substance used to remove dirt on clothes, dishes, etc.
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illuminate

verb

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to make something visible or bright by shining light on it
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lecturer

noun

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a person who teaches a specific course or topic to a class
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handout

noun

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printed material contaning information about something that's usually distributed for free
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pay scale

noun

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a graded scale of wages or salaries paid within a particular organization or profession
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back

verb

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to give financial, material, or moral support to something or someone
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skyrocket

verb

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to rise quickly to a very high level
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toll-free

adjective

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describes a phone number which you can dial without having to pay for the call
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dosage

noun

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the size of a drug and how often it should be taken
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proofread

verb

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to scan or review a written piece and correct any errors
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plumbing

noun

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the system of pipes, tanks, fittings, and other apparatus required for the water supply, heating, and sanitation in a building
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swipe

verb

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to pass a card through an electronic device, usually done to pay for a purchase
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concierge

noun

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a person at an establishment whose job is to assist guests by finding their lodging, handling reservations, giving directions, etc.
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punctual

adjective

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on time
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decor

noun

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the visual design in a room or place, particularly the ornaments that are displayed
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high-pressure system

noun

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a region where the atmospheric pressure at the surface of the planet is greater than its surrounding environment; also called anticyclone
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house

verb

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to put people or things in a home, storage unit, or any specific enclosed area
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