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    Unit 9 - Pages 109-111

    Word IPA Meaning Category Example

    Ups and /ˈʌps ənd Alternate periods of good Noun Everyone has ups and
    downs ˈdaʊnz/ and bad experiences. downs, the difference lies in
    how you manage it.

    Drift Apart /ˈdrɪft əˈpɑːrt/ Separate gradually, lose Phrasal Most of the friends you’ll
    closeness verb make in your life will drift
    apart.

    Strain /ˈstreɪn/ To use one’s effort as Noun Do not strain yourself too
    much as possible, stress much, you may regret it
    or pressure later.

    Tackle /ˈtækəl/ To undertake or deal with Noun They tackled all the
    a problem obstacles that came into
    their way.

    Steady /ˈstɛdi/ Firm, not weakening nor Adjective She’s very steady, even
    easily disturbed. when in crisis she’s able to
    calm herself down.

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