ANGIELSKI KOLOS I

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beleaguered
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under a lot of pressure
momentary
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sth that last for a short time
stagnate
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become inactive dull
footnote
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an event, subject, or detail that is not important:
obscurity
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The state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or unimportant.
ubiquity
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The fact of appearing everywhere or of being very common.
boundaries
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A line which marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.
comissioned
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Order or authorize the production of sth, Bring sth into working condition.
middleman
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A person who buys goods from producers and sells them to retailers or consumers.
moored
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Make fast (a boat) by attaching it by cable or rope to the shore or to an anchor.
taciturn
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shy, doesnt talk too much
conduit
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A tube or trough for protecting electric wiring.
dexterity
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Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands
unification
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The process of being united or made into a whole.
unprecedented
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Never done or known before.
commuters
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A person who travels some distance to work on a regular basis.
nomadic
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Living the life of a nomad; wandering.
exiles
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A person who lives away from their native country
instabilities
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The state of being unstable; lack of stability.
commodities
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A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold, such as copper or coffee.
vast
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Of very great extent or quantity; immense
abode
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A place of residence; a house or home.
contemporary
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Belonging to or occurring in the present.
noncommittal
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not expressing or revealing commitment to a definite opinion or course of action.
contingent
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Occurring or existing only if (certain circumstances) are the case; dependent on.
capacities
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The maximum amount that something can contain.
ridiculous
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absurd.
prosthetic
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an artificial body part
solitude
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The state or situation of being alone.
blurring
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A thing that cannot be seen or heard clearly.
audible
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Relating to or perceived through the sense of hearing.
immediate
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Occurring or done at once; instant.
trivia
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Details, considerations, or pieces of information of little importance or value.
vital
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Absolutely necessary; essential.
magnify
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Make (something) appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or microscope
amplify
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Increase the volume of (sound), especially using an amplifier
extend
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Cause to cover a wider area; make larger
magnify
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Make (something) appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or microscope.
digest
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Break down (food) in the alimentary canal into substances that can be absorbed and used by the body.
condensation
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Water which collects as droplets on a cold surface when humid air is in contact with it
damp
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Slightly wet.
evaporation
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Turn from liquid into vapour.
humidity
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quantity representing the amount of water vapour in the atmosphere or in a gas
drift
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Be carried slowly by a current of air or water.
call up
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An instance of being summoned to serve in the armed forces or a sports team.
call at
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call at
call on
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Pay a visit to (someone)
call for
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Make necessary. Stop to collect (someone) at the place where they are living or working.
junction
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A point where two or more things are joined
frontier
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A line or border separating two countries.
pour
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Flow rapidly in a steady stream.
pierce
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(of a sharp pointed object) go into or through (something)
bore
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Make (a hole) in something with a tool or by digging.
funds
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A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.
fundamentals
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Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance.
foundations
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The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.
pick on
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Repeatedly single (someone) out for criticism or unkind treatment in a way perceived to be unfair.
pick at
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to eat only a small amount of your food, showing no interest or enjoyment while you eat it:
pick up
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Answer a telephone call. Become better; improve.
pick off
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to take the best person or thing from a group:
pile
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A heap of things laid or lying one on top of another.
trench
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A long, narrow ditch.
beam
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A ray or shaft of light. Transmit (a radio signal or broadcast) in a specified direction.
radiate
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Emit (energy, especially light or heat) in the form of rays or waves.
cram
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Completely fill (a place or container) to the point of overflowing.
cranked
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having a bend.
crunch
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Crush (a hard or brittle foodstuff) with the teeth, making a loud but muffled grinding sound.
blockage
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An obstruction which makes movement or flow difficult or impossible.
interference
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The action of interfering or the process of being interfered with., coming things together
bewildering
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Confusing or perplexing.
recoil
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Suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust. Rebound or spring back through force of impact or elasticity.
obscure
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Not discovered or known about; uncertain.
tiresome
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Causing one to feel bored or annoyed.
conform
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Comply with rules, standards, or laws.
thus
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As a result or consequence of this; therefore.
vague
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Of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.
apparent
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Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
widespread
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Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
objections
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An expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition; a reason for disagreeing.
appliances
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A device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task.
adept
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Very skilled or proficient at something. A person who is skilled or proficient at something.
indispensable
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Absolutely necessary.
advantageous
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Involving or creating favourable circumstances that increase the chances of success; beneficial.
constraint
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A limitation or restriction.
spring to mind
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occur to someone.
knack
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An acquired or natural skill at doing something.
limbs
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An arm or leg of a person or four-legged animal, or a bird's wing. A large branch of a tree.
pesticides
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A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants
elevation
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The action or fact of raising or being raised to a higher or more important level, state, or position.
desolate
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uninhabited and giving an impression of bleak emptiness.
plateau
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An area of fairly level high ground.
grimy
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covered with dirt ingrained
featureless
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Lacking distinctive attributes or aspects.
cone
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A solid or hollow object which tapers from a circular or roughly circular base to a point.
alien
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Belonging to a foreign country. Unfamiliar and disturbing or distasteful.
puny
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Small and weak.
stagger
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Walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.
retch
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Make the sound and movement of vomiting.
arid
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having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation.
annual
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Occurring once every year.
negligible
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So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant.
moisture
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Water or other liquid diffused in a small quantity as vapour
scattered
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Occurring or found at intervals or various locations rather than all together.
desiccated
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Having had all moisture removed; dried out.
hostile
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Showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly.
destined
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regarded as developing as though according to a pre-existing plan.
extraordinary
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Very unusual or remarkable.
array
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An ordered series or arrangement.
recesses
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A remote, secluded, or secret place.
probe
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Physically explore or examine (something)
obscured
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Dark or dim. Not clearly expressed or easily understood.
flicker
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shine unsteadily; vary rapidly in brightness.
steerable
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the movement of sth can be controlled
vary
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Differ in size, amount, degree, or nature
outrageously
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In a shockingly bad or excessive way.
faint
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barely perceptible. Feeling weak and dizzy and close to losing consciousness.
infancy
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The state or period of babyhood or early childhood.
gruel
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A thin liquid food of oatmeal or other meal boiled in milk or water.
coalesced
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Come together to form one mass or whole.
vapour
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A substance diffused or suspended in the air, especially one normally liquid or solid.
exploit
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Make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource)
aridity
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state of having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation.
milestone
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A significant stage or event in the development of something
eradicate
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Destroy completely; put an end to.
manned
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(of an aircraft or spacecraft) having a human crew.
arbitrary
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Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
denote
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Be a sign of; indicate.
formulate
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Create or prepare methodically.
devise
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Plan or invent (a complex procedure, system, or mechanism) by careful thought.
committee
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A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group
layout
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The way in which the parts of something are arranged or laid out.
taxation
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Money paid as tax.
have a lot on your plate
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have a lot of things to do
be still finding your feet
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getting used to new situation
be a slave-driver
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manager that pushes hard workers to do their job
throw sb in at the deep end
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set somebody in new and challenging situation
be out of your depth
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not having the knowledge, experience, or skills to deal with a particular subject or situation:
let off a bit of steam
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realx, to do or say something that helps you to get rid of strong feelings or energy:
rock the boat
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to do or say something that upsets people or causes problems:
have sb breathing down your neck
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to stay close to someone, watching everything that they do:
show sb the ropes
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to show someone how to do a job or activity:
get your big break
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be discovered, its your opportunity
not pull your weight
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not perfmoring as well as you should
think on your feet
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think fast, dont hesitate, act
turnover
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The amount of money taken by a business in a particular period.
clerical
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Concerned with or relating to work in an office, especially routine documentation and administrative tasks.
accountants
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A person whose job is to keep or inspect financial accounts.
information operatives
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A telephone operator who provides information such as telephone numbers, the time, etc., often free of charge.
coupled
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Linked or connected in a pair or pairs.
exceed
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Be greater in number or size than (a quantity, number,
handicapped
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having a condition that markedly restricts their ability to function physically, mentally, or socially.
assess
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Evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of.
pension
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A regular payment made by the state to people of or above the official retirement age, disabled people.
prospects
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The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
perks
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A benefit to which one is entitled because of one's job.
increments
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An increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale.
commission
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A sum, typically a set percentage of the value involved, A group of people entrusted by a government
send off
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send off an application
send in
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send in sth by some date
be in a job
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work as...
applicants
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A person who makes a formal application for something, especially a job.
italics
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Of the sloping kind of typeface used especially for emphasis or distinction and in foreign words.
encapsulates
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Express the essential features of (something) succinctly.
entail
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Involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence.
undertaken
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Commit oneself to and begin (an enterprise or responsibility); take on.
convergence
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Come together from different directions so as eventually to meet.
decentralise
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Transfer (authority) from central to local government.
rural
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In, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town.
counter clerk
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a person that counts
dissemination
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Spread (something, especially information) widely.
appoint
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Assign a job or role to sbd, Determine or decide on (a time or a place)
lobacco
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nicotine-rich leaves of an American plant, which are cured by a process of drying and fermentation for smoking or chewing
aisle
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A passage between rows of seats in a building such as a church or theatre, an aircraft,
inadvertently
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Without intention; accidentally.
paratrooper
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A member of a paratroop regiment or airborne unit.
frogman
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A person who swims under water wearing a rubber suit, flippers, and an oxygen supply.
doorman
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A man such as a porter, bouncer, or janitor who is on duty at the entrance to a large building.
lighthouse attendant
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works in A tower or other structure containing a beacon light to warn or guide ships at sea.
tedious
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Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
solitary
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Done or existing alone. of a place) secluded or isolated.
mundane
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Lacking interest or excitement; dull. Of this earthly world rather than a heavenly or spiritual one.
menial
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(of work) not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.
high-profile
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Attracting much attention or publicity, work on heights
be on business
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be on a business trip
be in business
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be a businessman/woman
subsidy
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A grant or contribution of money.
conform
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Comply with rules, standards, or laws.
branch
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A division or office of a large business or organization, operating locally or having a particular function.
warehouse
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A large building where raw materials or manufactured goods may be stored prior to their distribution for sale.
depot
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A place for the storage of large quantities of equipment, food, or goods.
dictation
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The action of dictating words to be typed, written down, or recorded on tape.
enquiry
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a place where you can get information:
exaggerate
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Represent (something) as being larger, better, or worse than it really is.
retail
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The sale of goods to the public in relatively small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale.
setback
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something that causes delay or stops progress:
domineering
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Assert one's will over another in an arrogant way.
dictatorial
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liking to give orders:
mince
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to walk with small, delicate steps; to cut food, especially meat, into very small pieces
insensitive
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Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.
even-handed
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treats every one equal
moody
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given to unpredictable changes of mood, especially sudden bouts of gloominess or sullenness
conscientious
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Wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly., precisely
inflexible
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fixed and unable or unwilling to change:
accessible
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friendly and easy to talk to; approachable.
labour
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Work, especially physical work.
evident
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Clearly seen or understood; obvious.
bleak
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lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements.
evaluate
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to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something:
narrowed
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having a small distance from one side to the other, especially in comparison with the length:
restricted
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limited, especially by official rules, laws, etc.:
acquire
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to get or buy something:
derive
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to get something from something else:
fluctuate
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to change, especially continuously and between one level or thing and another
acquaintances
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a person that you have met but do not know well:
wastage
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the amount that is wasted:
genuinely
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really and sincerely:
quantity
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the amount or number of something, especially that can be measured:
royalities
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a payment made esp. to writers and musicians every time their books or songs are bought or used by others
invoice
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a list of things provided or work done together with their cost, for payment at a later time:
beacon
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a light or fire on the top of a hill that acts as a warning or signal:
curriculum
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the subjects studied in a school, college, etc. and what each subject includes:
opt
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to make a choice, especially of one thing or possibility instead of others:
lose sight of
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to not consider something, esp. because you have forgotten about it:
legacy
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money or property that you receive from someone after they die:
scarcely
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almost not:
cope
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to deal successfully with a difficult situation:
sufficiently
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Be enough or adequate.
learn by rote
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to learn something in order to be able to repeat it from memory, rather than in order to understand it:
schoolroom
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the place where classes take place
neat
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tidy, with everything in its place:
innate
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ability is one that you were born with, not one you have learned:
breadth
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the fact of including many different things, features, subjects, or qualities:
irrelevant
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not related to what is being discussed or considered and therefore not important:
retrieve
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to find and bring back something:
grasp
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to quickly take something in your hand(s) and hold it firmly:
assessment
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the act of judging or deciding the amount, value, quality, or importance of something, or the judgment or decision that is made:
reckon
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to think or believe:
tyranny
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a situation in which someone or something controls how you are able to live, in an unfair way:
pore over sth
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to look at and study something, usually a book or document, carefully:
tuition
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the money paid for this type of teaching:
numeracy
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ability to do basic mathematics:
literacy
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the ability to read and write:
fork out
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to pay an amount of money, especially unwillingly:
vocational
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providing skills and education that prepare you for a job:
govern
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to control and direct the public business of a country, city, group of people, etc.:
prioritise
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to decide which of a group of things are the most important so that you can deal with them first:
tertiary
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relating to a third level or stage
dwindle
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to become smaller in size or amount, or fewer in number:
mock exam
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not real but appearing or pretending to be exactly like something:
pace
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the speed at which someone or something moves, or with which something happens or changes:
strut
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to walk in a proud way trying to look important:
plod
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to walk taking slow steps, as if your feet are heavy:
vital
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necessary for the success or continued existence of something; extremely important:
conclusive
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proving that something is true, or ending any doubt:
invaluable
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Extremely useful; indispensable.
get sb down
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it makes you feel unhappy or depressed.:
IVF
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in vitro fertilization
impair
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to spoil something or make it weaker so that it is less effective:
yield
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to supply or produce something positive such as a profit, an amount of food or information:
daunting
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making you feel slightly frightened or worried about your ability to achieve something:
tailor
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someone whose job is to repair, make, and adjust (= make changes to) clothes, especially someone who makes jackets, trousers, coats, etc. for men
risk-taker
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someone who often takes risks:
calculated risk
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a risk that you consider worth taking because the result, if it is successful, will be so good:
risk-averse
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unwilling to take risks or wanting to avoid risks as much as possible:
economics
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the way in which trade, industry, or money is organized, or the study of this:
crash course
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a course that teaches you a lot of basic facts in a very short time:
grade
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letter that shows how good someone's work or performance is:
mark
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a judgment, expressed as a number or letter, about the quality of a piece of work done at school, college, or university:
haggle
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to attempt to decide on a price or conditions that are acceptable to the person selling the goods and the person buying them, usually by arguing:
bargain
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something on sale at a lower price than its true value:
halls of residence
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a college building where students live
undergraduate
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a student who is studying for their first degree at a college or university
earnings
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the amount of money that someone is paid for working:
income
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money that is earned from doing work or received from investments:
irrespective
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without considering; not needing to allow for:
truancy
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the problem or situation of children being absent from school regularly without permission:

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