The Troublesome Photo (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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(adverb) in or to a foreign country Example: She went ______ for her vacation.

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abroad

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(v) to take in something, like information or a substance, so that it becomes part of you Example: The sponge can ______ water.

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absorb

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(v) to agree to receive or believe something Example: I will ______ the gift from my friend.

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accept

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(v) to get or obtain something needed Example: You can ______ the document online.

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access

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(v) to say someone has done something wrong or illegal Example: I ______ him of taking my book.

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accuse

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(prep) from one side to the other side of something Example: The cat ran ______ the street.

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across

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(n) something that someone does, especially in a way that has an effect Example: His ______ helped the team win.

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action

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(adj) involved and doing things; not passive Example: She is ______ in class.

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active

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(adj) real and true, not false or imaginary Example: This is the ______ book I wanted.

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actual

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(v) to change or modify something to make it better or more suitable Example: You need to ______ the chair for comfort.

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adjust

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(v) to respect and appreciate someone or something for their qualities or achievements Example: I ______ her for her talent.

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admire

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(n) suggestions about what someone should do Example: She gave me good ______.

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advice

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(v) to give someone suggestions about what they should do Example: I ______ you to study for the test.

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advise

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(n) a romantic relationship with someone who is not one's spouse Example: She had an ______ with her coworker.

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affair

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(v) to have an influence on someone or something Example: The weather can ______ our mood.

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affect

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