Summer homework Vocabulary by 叶柠七 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary en-us 2017-06-23 04:05:20 UTC 2017-08-20 15:40:48 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lovecookie.png Property 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/177264429 -definition
Someone's property is all the things that belong to them or something that belongs to them.
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  Property are usually precious things, such as money and houses.
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Money, Houses, Diamonds
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Mutual, Public

]]> 2017-06-23 04:19:59 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/177264429 Whiskers 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/177285049 -definition
The whiskers of an animal such as a cat or a mouse are the long stiff hairs that grow near its mouth.
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Cats have whiskers.
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Beard, Goatee, Mustache
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Fur, Tail, Claw

]]> 2017-06-23 10:20:23 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/177285049 Rapids 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/177285076 -definition 
Rapids are a section of a river where the water moves very fast, often over rocks.
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Rapids are fast current.
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Torrent,
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Sluggish flow, Slow flow]]> 2017-06-23 10:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/177285076 Javelins 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/178292153 -definition
A javelin is a long spear that is used in sports, in hunting, or in war.
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There are javelin throwing events in sports.
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Spear, Lance
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Ball, Badminton, tennis]]> 2017-07-08 03:04:20 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/178292153 Responsibility 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/178292178 -definition
 If you have responsibility for something or someone, or if they are your responsibility, it is your job or duty to deal with them and to take decisions relating to them.
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If you want to do a leader, you need a sense of responsibility.
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Conscientious, Devoted, Committed
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Unconscientious, Irresponsible, Flibbertigibbet]]> 2017-07-08 03:05:38 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/178292178 Accustomed 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/178292181 -definition
Became familiar through use or practice.
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If you are accustomed to something, you know it so well or have experienced it so often that it seems natural, unsurprising, or easy to deal with. 
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Common, Used, Customary
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Strange, Unfamiliar, Unknown]]> 2017-07-08 03:05:52 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/178292181 Exploration 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/178292183 -definition
If you explore a place, you travel around it to find out what it is like.
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You usually exploration the unfamiliar territory to learn more things about it.
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Probe, Search, Prospecting
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Play, Jump, Run, Stay]]> 2017-07-08 03:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/178292183 Glossy 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/178292185 -definition
Glossy means smooth and shiny.
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Rub in a little oil can make hair smooth and glossy. 
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Shiny, Lustrous, Smooth
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Dim, Dusky, Rough]]> 2017-07-08 03:05:56 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/178292185 Scholar 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/178292188 -definition
A scholar is a person who studies an academic subject and knows a lot about it.
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A scholar's knowledge is profound
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Doctor, Graduate student
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Fireman, Policeman, Engineer]]> 2017-07-08 03:05:58 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/178292188 Cavern 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/178292192 -definition
A cavern is a large deep cave.
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There are many cavern in the mountain.
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Grotto, Hollow, Hole
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Flat, ]]> 2017-07-08 03:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/178292192 Encourage 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/179329813 -definition
 If you encourage someone, you give them confidence, for example by letting them know that what they are doing is good and telling them that they should continue to do it.
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You will be more confident if you are encouraged.
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Incite, Embolden, Hearten
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Strike, Blow, Against ]]> 2017-07-24 17:21:22 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/179329813 Amusing 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/179405912 -definition
Someone or something that is amusing makes you laugh or smile.
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If you had a terrific sense of humour and could be very amusing.
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Interesting, Funny, Diverting
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Boring, Insipid]]> 2017-07-25 12:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/179405912 Previous 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/179406314 -definition
A previous event or thing is one that happened or existed before the one that you are talking about. 
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Not the present, nor the future.
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Last, Before, Ago, Formerly
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Now, Future, After]]> 2017-07-25 13:01:28 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/179406314 Amaze 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/179406843 -definition
 If something amazes you, it surprises you very much.
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You'll be amaze to see something new.
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Surprised, Astounded
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Dusk is the time just before night when the daylight has almost gone but when it is not completely dark.
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Dusk is the time when the sunset.
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Sunset, Gloaming, Cockshut
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Early morning, Sunrise, Sunup]]> 2017-07-30 07:37:20 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/179699128 Gradual 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/179699513 -definition
A gradual change or process occurs in small stages over a long period of time, rather than suddenly.
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process is gradual.
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Piecemeal, By degrees, Step by step
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Suddenly, Abruptly, Immediately]]> 2017-07-30 07:57:10 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/179699513 Quick check-up & question to answer kellywylde https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/180435667 Excellent work Gina! One quick note: solemnly is an adverb, which means that it changes the way we think about a verb (he laughs solemnly). If you take off the -ly, it becomes solemn, an adjective (which describes a person, place or thing).

Are you a solemn person or a cheerful person?

(PS: You didn't need to delete the word!)]]> 2017-08-09 02:08:17 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/180435667 Forecast 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181093687 -definition
 A forecast is a statement of what is expected to happen in the future, especially in relation to a particular event or situation.
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Forecast are likely to be accurate and may not be accurate
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Calculate, Prophesy
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Confirm, Authenticate,]]> 2017-08-15 14:38:14 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181093687 Canal 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181093704 -definition
A canal is a long, narrow stretch of water that has been made for boats to travel along or to bring water to a particular area.
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The canal is a man-made navigable channel.
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River, Water way, Cutoff
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Sea, Ocean]]> 2017-08-15 14:38:18 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181093704 Pillow 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181093710 -definition
A pillow is a rectangular cushion which you rest your head on when you are in bed.
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You sleep with your pillow.
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Bolster
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Quilt, Mattress]]> 2017-08-15 14:38:20 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181093710 Yak 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181093733 -definition
 A yak is a type of cattle that has long hair and long horns. Yaks live mainly in the Himalayan mountains.
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yak is a type of cattle.
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Cow, Buffalo, Bison
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Birds, cats, dogs, sheep
]]> 2017-08-15 14:38:28 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181093733 Breathe 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181093756 -definition
To take the air into your lungs and send it out again  through your nose or mouth.
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We breathe every day.
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Inhale, Respire
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suffocate,  Breath-hold]]> 2017-08-15 14:38:34 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181093756 Daisy 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181093770 -definition
 A daisy is a small wild flower with a yellow centre and white petals.
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Daisy grow on the mountain.
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Rose, Lavender, Azalea, Cherry blossom
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Pine, Banyan, Palm]]> 2017-08-15 14:38:37 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181093770 Breeze 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181093785 -definition
 A breeze is a gentle wind.
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The breeze is a slight wind.
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 soft wind, light wind
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Tornado, Hurricane, Storm]]> 2017-08-15 14:38:41 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181093785 Admire 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181093819 -definition
 If you admire someone or something, you like and respect them very much.
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Admire is not jealousy.
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Esteem, Respect
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Envy, Despise, Contempt]]> 2017-08-15 14:38:45 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181093819 Dew 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181096813 -definition
Dew is small drops of water that form on the ground and other surfaces outdoors during the night.
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The dew gathered on the leaves. 
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Water drops
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Rain, Wind, Snow
]]> 2017-08-15 14:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181096813 QUESTION kellywylde https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181649006 Is there a favorite word you've learned so far? What is it, and why? I'm going to guess that yours is "amusing" because you always have such a happy attitude, and you like to have fun.

My favorite word is "exploration". I've traveled to over 40 countries so far, and I've lived in 4. I love exploring places that few people have been!]]> 2017-08-18 16:03:20 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181649006 voyage 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181724859 -definition
To voyage to a place means to travel there, especially by sea.
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You are voyaging by ship.
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Sail, Navigate
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Run, Jump, Walk
]]> 2017-08-19 14:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181724859 Relic 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181724869 -definition
A relic is something which was made or used a long time ago and which is kept for its historical significance.
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Relics are usually have commemorative value.
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Remains, Relique, Ruins
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New]]> 2017-08-19 14:15:49 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181724869 Attitude 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181725768 -definition
 Your attitude tosomething is the way that you think and feel about it, especially when this shows in the way you behave.
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Your attitude to something is the way that you think and feel about it.
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Opinion, Viewpoint, Think
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A sailor is someone who works on a ship or sails a boat.
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A sailor is a type of profession.
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Boatman, Mariner, Boater,  Seaman
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Teacher, Actor, Fireman, Pliceman]]> 2017-08-19 14:50:28 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181725934 Amber 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181725970 -definition
Amber is a hard yellowish-brown substance used for making jewellery.
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Resin dripping of conifers buried in the ground for millions of years, and formed the amber.
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Pearl, Crystal, Agate
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Metal, Plastic]]> 2017-08-19 14:51:52 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181725970 Parade 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181726381 -definition
A parade is a procession of people or vehicles moving through a public place in order to celebrate an important day or event.
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Parade usually with bands in the streets and decorated vehicles.
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Procession, March, Celebration
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Alone]]> 2017-08-19 15:03:16 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181726381 Antelope 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181746333 -definition
Antelope is an animal like a deer, with long legs and horns, that lives in Africa or Asia. Antelopes are graceful and can run fast.
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There are many different types of antelope.
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Springbok, Oryx, Goral
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Cow, Monkey, Chimpanzee]]> 2017-08-20 05:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181746333 Earn 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181746336 -definition
If you earn money, you receive money in return for work that you do.
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You can earn money by working.
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Income, Revenue, take in
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Loss, Lose, Compensate]]> 2017-08-20 05:42:50 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181746336 Rely 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181746338 -definition
If you rely on someone or something, you need them and depend on them in order to live or work properly.
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Rely is to need depend to somebody or somethings.
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Depend, Need
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Independent, Alone]]> 2017-08-20 05:42:54 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181746338 Olive 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181746340 -definition
Olives are small green or black fruit with a bitter taste. Olives are often pressed to make olive oil.
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Olives can be made into olive oil.
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Jujube, Red dates, Emblica
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Eggplant, Chinese cabbage, Asparagus lettuce, Carrots]]> 2017-08-20 05:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181746340 Foolish 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181746344 -definition
If someone's behaviour or action is foolish, it is not sensible and shows a lack of good judgment.
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If you look or feel foolish, you look or feel so silly or ridiculous that people are likely to laugh at you.
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Silly, Absurdness
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Clever, Intelligent, Witty]]> 2017-08-20 05:43:20 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181746344 Replace 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181746594 -definition
If one thing or person replaces another, the first is used or acts instead of the second.
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To be use instead of someone or somethings else.
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Instead, Substitute, Displace
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Non substitute, Irreplaceable.]]> 2017-08-20 05:57:51 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181746594 Doubt 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181747162 -definition
If you have doubt or doubts about something, you feel uncertain about it and do not know whether it is true or possible. 
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If you say you have no doubt about it, you mean that you are certain it is true.
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Suspect, Distrust, Mistrust
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Believe, Convince, Sure, Firmly believe]]> 2017-08-20 06:29:57 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181747162 Nostalgic 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181747163 -definition
Nostalgic things cause you to think affectionately about the past.
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unhappy about being away and longing for familiar things or persons.
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Yearn, Miss
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Forget, Oblivion]]> 2017-08-20 06:29:59 UTC https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181747163 Coincidence 1628681167 https://padlet.com/1628681167/Vocabulary/wish/181747168 -definition
A coincidence is when two or more similar or related events occur at the same time by chance and without any planning.
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Two things happening at the same time by chance, in a surprising way.
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Happen, By chance
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