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Flashcards by Jon Vatcher, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Jon Vatcher
about 7 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| alternative Some countries rely on fossil fuels while others use alternative sources of energy. | different from what you already have /use |
| controversial Immigration is a controversial issue in many countries. | people disagree about this |
| relevant When you write an essay, your examples must be relevant to the topic. | related to the subject you are discussing |
| detrimental Smoking is detrimental to your health. | has a negative effect on |
| (il)legal It is illegal to use a mobile phone while driving. | not allowed by law |
| essential It is essential to have money if you want to be happy. | extremely important / necessary |
| vital It is vital that you read a lot if you want to learn a language. | necessary or essential for something to succeed |
| crucial Parents play a crucial role in teaching their children how to behave. | extremely important |
| complex The Japanese writing system is extremely complex. | difficult to understand (because it has many parts) |
| identical The twins are identical. | exactly the same |
| (un)reliable Japanese cars tend to be reliable. | you can trust / rely on / depend on them |
| wealthy Many professional football players are extremely wealthy. | very rich |
| significant There has been a significant rise in the number of overweight children. | large enough to be noticed |
| major Exercise plays a major role in preventing obesity. | (more) important (than others) |
| academic He left school with good academic qualifications. | related to study or education |
| global Governments are hoping to introduce a global ban on nuclear weapons. | international / affecting the whole world |
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