False Friends II flashcards
- Level 2
- English
- 10 cards
Learn False Friends with 10 free flashcards (level 2): meanings, example sentences, pictures and audio pronunciation. Includes actual, sensible, fabric, constipated and more.
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actual
Existing in reality; real or factual.
“The actual cost of the project was higher than estimated.”
sensible
Showing good judgment; practical and reasonable.
“She made a sensible decision to save money for emergencies.”
fabric
Material made by weaving or knitting textile fibers.
“The dress was made of a soft silk fabric.”
constipated
Having difficulty or infrequency in bowel movements.
“She felt bloated because she was constipated after eating too little fiber.”
library
A place where books and other materials are kept for reading or borrowing.
“She spends her afternoons studying quietly in the library.”
actualize
To make something real or concrete; to bring into reality.
“The inventor managed to actualize his ideas into a working model.”
argument
A reason or set of reasons given to support a conclusion or viewpoint.
“They presented a strong argument for adopting the new policy.”
casualty
A person injured or killed in an accident or war.
“The rescue team treated the casualties immediately at the scene.”
pretend
To make believe or act as if something is true when it is not.
“She likes to pretend she's a superhero during play.”
sympathetic
Showing understanding and compassion for someone's feelings.
“She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.”
