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creep
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to limp
he limped heavily as he moved
move or cause to move at a great speed, typically in a wildly uncontrolled manner.
rush/run/...
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hurtle
a runaway car hurtled towards them
originating or occurring naturally in a particular place.
native/domestic/...
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indigenous
the indigenous peoples of syberia
convenient to handle or use
convenient/useful/helpful...
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handy
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leaflet
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guts
in this document or book
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herein
the Company does not accept responsibility for any information contained herein.
herein
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used to introduce something that depends on or arises from what has just been mentioned
the statues are sensual to the point of erotic and herein lies their interest
as a consequence; for this reason:
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hence
many vehicle journeys (and hence a lot of pollution) would be saved.
hence
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from the on (used after a period of time)
two years hence they might say something different.
having or showing sensitive insight
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perceptive
an extraordinarily perceptive account of their relationship.
extremely distasteful; unacceptable.
repulsive/disgusting/...
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repugnant
the thought of going back into the fog was repugnant to him
force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place
dictate/prescribe/put/...
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impose
the decision was theirs and was not imposed on them by others
without the basic necessities of life.
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destitute
the charity cares for destitute children
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cradle
mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
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equanimity
she accepted both the good and the bad with equanimity
having an affection or liking for
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fond
i am fond of... something
i have fond memories of my great grandparents
intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of:
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enhance
his refusal does nothing to enhance his reputation.
the ability to understand and share the feelings of another:
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empathy
he has a total lack of empathy for anybody
make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen:
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hinder
language barriers hindered communication between scientists.
aggravate
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make (a problem, injury, or offense) worse or more serious.
military action would only aggravate the situation
believe in and follow the practices of. stick fast to (a surface or substance).
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adhere
pain will not adhere well to a greasy surface
the people adhere to the muslim religion
struggle with/ grapple with
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have a hard effort to do something
lacking any obvious principle of organization.
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haphazard
the music business works in a haphazard fashion.
(of an action, especially a crime) thought out or planned beforehand.
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premeditated
premeditated murder
involving or limited to basic principles relating to an immature, undeveloped, or basic form
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rudimentary
a rudimentary stage of evolution
involving or creating favorable circumstances that increase the chances of success or effectiveness
beneficial/favorable/...
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advantegous
this scheme is advantegous to our company
surmise
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suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.
charles was glad to have his surmise confirmed
he surmised that something must be wrong
of a person, attitude, or action) not showing a proper sense of responsibility
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irresponsible
it would have been irresponsible to drive a car while drunk
create or bring about (an object or a situation) by deliberate use of skill and artifice.
invent/think out/...
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contrive
(especially of a group or area) having a great deal of money
wealthy/rich/...
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affluent
the affluent societies of the western world
rozłożyć na czynniki pierwsze
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break down into the essentials
the state of being prosperous
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prosperity
a long period of prosperity
profound
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of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense:
the implications of this discovery are profound.
profound feelings of disquiet
(of a hole, wound, etc.) wide open.
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gaping
there was a gaping hole in the wall
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scooter
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pavement/sidewalk
not harmful or offensive
harmless/innocent/...
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innocuous
it was an innocuous question
open resistance; bold disobedience.
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defiance
the demonstration was held in defiance of official warnings
cause or arrange for (something) to take place at a time later than that first scheduled.
odłożyć
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Postpone
the visit had to be postponed for some time
try hard to do or achieve something.
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endeavor
an endeavor to reduce serious injury
he is endeavoring to help the Third World
a person or thing that comes before another of the same kind. Someone who started something big
forerunner
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Precursor
he is a precursor of Polish mma
festering
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(of a wound or sore) forming pus;
a festering abscess
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wound
a knife wound
(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.
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plausible
A plausible explanation
action used to coerce someone into doing something against their will or better judgement
threats, violence
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Duress
mostly
Confessions extracted under Duress
free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
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exempt
also to exempt - make something free
these patients are exempt from all charges
a planned route or journey
a travel document recording a route or journey
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itinerary
we will send you an itinerary
his itinerary included an official visit to Canada
confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).
confirm/acknowledge/...
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corroborate
the witness had corroborated the boy's account of the attack.
the action of deposing someone, especially a monarch.
deposition/...
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dethronement
the process of giving sworn evidence.
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deposition
the deposition of four expert witnesses
give evidence as a witness in a law court.
bear/witness/...
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Testify
he testifed against his own commander
unlawfully seize (an aircraft, ship, or vehicle) in transit and force it to go to a different destination or use it for one's own purposes.
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Hijack
three armed man hijacked a white van
rule made by a company or society to control the actions of its members
a regulation made by a local authority or corporation
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by-law
the expulsion comes as a result of violation of the fraternity's constitution, rules, and by-laws.
the organization is currently litigating against the City in relation to its homeless by-laws.
an obstacle or difficulty.
one of a series of upright frames over which athletes in a race must jump
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hurdle
also
there are many hurdles to overcome
behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability
morality/decent/propriety
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decency
she had the decency to come and confess
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beehive/hive
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extinguisher/fire extinguisher
a person appointed to act for another in business or legal matters
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attorney
his defense attorney
continuing for an extended period or without interruption.
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sustained
several years of sustained economic growth
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the decaying flesh of dead animals.
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carrion
talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.
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she boasted about her many conquest
the hotel boasts high standards of comfort
boast noun
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an act of talking with excessive pride and self-satisfaction.
i said i would score, and it wasn't an idle boast
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supervisor
in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
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explicitly
the essay should state explicitly how the facts support the thesis
billable
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(of time spent engaged in a professional service) subject to a fee
law firms hired by both companies racked up thousands of billable hours
badly made or done.
tandeta/ cheap stuff/trash...
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shoddy
we are not paying good money for shoddy goods
break down (food) in the alimentary canal into substances that can be absorbed and used by the body.
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digest
a bread roll of various shapes and flavorings, typically sweetened and often containing dried fruit.
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bun
involving or given to unusual sexual behavior.
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kinky
kinky thoughts
(of an activity at a school or college) pursued in addition to the normal course of study.
dodatkowy angielski
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extracurricular
extracurricular english
the subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.
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cirriculum
national cirriculum
course components of the school cirriculum
of this earthly world rather than a heavenly or spiritual one
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mundane
also lacking interest or excitement; dull:
according to the Shinto doctrine, spirits of the dead can act upon the mundane world.
very complicated or detailed.
abtruse/tricky/...
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intricate
an intricate network of canals

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