expand your vocabulary 4

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define 'abstract'
existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.
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define 'theoritically'
in a way that relates to the theory of a subject or area of study rather than its practical application.
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define 'practical application'
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose.
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define 'cognition'
the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
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define 'apprehension'
anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
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define 'avid'
having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something.
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define 'hedonistic'
engaged in the pursuit of pleasure; sensually self-indulgent.
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define 'resilient'
(of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
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define 'lofty'
(of wool and other textiles) thick and resilient.
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define 'customs'
taxes, or duties, that you sometimes have to pay when you import goods from another country.
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define 'aptitude'
a natural ability to do something.
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define 'panache'
flamboyant confidence of style or manner.
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define 'flamboyant'
(of a person or their behaviour) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness.
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define 'jeopardy'
danger of loss, harm, or failure.
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define 'flatter'
lavish praise and compliments on (someone), often insincerely and with the aim of furthering one's own interests.
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define 'lavish'
bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities on.
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define 'embark'
begin (a course of action).
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define 'catastrophic'
involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
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Card 2

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define 'theoritically'

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in a way that relates to the theory of a subject or area of study rather than its practical application.

Card 3

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define 'practical application'

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Card 4

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define 'cognition'

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Card 5

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define 'apprehension'

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