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Loneliness is not being alone, It’s loving others to no avail. empezar lección
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if something you do is to no avail, you do not succeed in getting what you want We searched the whole area but all to no avail. Robbie had disappeared.
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I WISH but it's all in vain empezar lección
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without success in spite of your efforts Police searched in vain for the missing gunman.
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Frantically: fast and nervous empezar lección
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in an extremely worried and frightened way, so that you cannot control your feelings There was still no news of Jill, and her parents were frantically searching for her.
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Something that happens extensively occurs in a wide or broad way — on a large scale or across a large area. Road Salts: Extensively used, but are they safe? empezar lección
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They search extensively for clues to the girl’s disappearance.
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You set off the alarm in the seat of my chair. It goes off when somebody tries to blow smoke up my rear. empezar lección
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to make (an alarm) start ringing Smoke from a cigarette will not normally set off a smoke alarm.
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If the alarm sounds leave the building immediately. To cause a noise to be made or say or shout a message to warn people about something. empezar lección
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to warn people that something bad is happening His bankers sounded the alarm when they discovered that money had gone missing from his accounts.
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In case of fire use the air horn to raise the alarm empezar lección
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to warn people that something bad is happening Neighbours raised the alarm when they smelled smoke.
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the part of a gun that you pull with your finger to fire it: He pointed the gun and pulled the trigger. To make something start to happen. empezar lección
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to make (an alarm) start ringing A window blew open, triggering the alarm.
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Presume: to suppose something with some probability or evidence. Assume: to suppose without reason or evidence. Presume is a verb that means to suppose, to take for granted, or to dare. Presume is usually used when you suppose based on probability. empezar lección
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to think that something is true, although you are not certain From the way he talked I presumed, wrongly, that he was your boss.
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Death is usually obvious. Cases arise where death is uncertain. A person is presumed dead, if unheard of for a long time, (often, but not exclusively 7 years) empezar lección
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to accept that someone is dead until it is shown to not be true, especially in law Their nephew was missing, presumed dead.
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innocent until proven guilty empezar lección
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to accept that someone is innocent until it is shown to not be true, especially in law The defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is found guilty.
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To live is to suffer, to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering. empezar lección
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to have (a particular disease or medical condition), especially for a long time Craig suffers from a rare bone disease.
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headache type: sinus, tension, migraine, cluster empezar lección
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an extremely bad headache, during which you feel sick and have pain behind your eyes I won’t be coming this evening – I’m suffering from migraines.
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asthma triggers: pets, exercising, pollen, stress, bugs in home, anger, cool air, pollution, smoking, dust empezar lección
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a medical condition that causes difficulties in breathing She carries an inhaler because she suffers with asthma.
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You're not going to get better if you don't start taking these pills. I keep forgetting. (Amnesia clinic) empezar lección
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the medical condition of not being able to remember anything. Amnesia is the general term for a condition in which memory (either stored memories or the process of committing something to memory) is disturbed or lost. After the accident, she woke up suffering from amnesia.
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Particles in air (allergens): pollen, dust mite debris, animal dander. Allergic symptoms: watery eyes, runny nose, itchy throat. empezar lección
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a medical condition like a bad cold, that is caused by breathing in pollen (dust from plants) John always suffers badly from hay fever in the summer.
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find the answer: who, what, when, where, how, why empezar lección
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an official attempt to find out the truth about or the cause of something such as a crime, accident, or scientific problem The investigation continued for nearly three years.
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an event to celebrate or introduce something new empezar lección
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to start something, usually something big or important The authorities are planning to launch a full-scale investigation into the crash.
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When a thing ceases to be subject of controversy, it ceases to be a subject of interest empezar lección
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to be the thing that is talked about, dealt with or considered The causes of the air crash are the subject of investigation.
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So many goals? Which goals to pursue first? empezar lección
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to continue trying to find out about or persuade someone about a particular subject. A private detective was hired to pursue the investigation.
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How to lead without being the boss. empezar lección
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to be in charge of a group of people who are trying to do something The investigation is being led by a senior detective.
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waking up after day shift vs waking up after night shift empezar lección
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a particular period of time worked during the day, or the workers who work during one of these periods He’s going to be on day shifts for five days.
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Careers for night owls and early birds empezar lección
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a particular period of time worked during the night, or the workers who work during one of these periods She found it hard to stay awake during her night shifts at the factory.
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A Haiku about getting out of bed: no, no, no, no, no, no... empezar lección
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a particular period of time worked during the early hours of the day, or the workers who work during one of these periods The early shift will be coming on in a few minutes.
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Approximately 20% of the U.S. workforce performs shift-work. Shift-work is characterized as hours worked outside of the traditional 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. work empezar lección
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a particular period of time worked during the later part of the day, or the workers who work during one of these periods Nobody wants to do the late shift.
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A person may work from 05:00 to 09:00, take a break until 2:00 and return to work until 7:00. empezar lección
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a period of work that is divided into two or more parts on the same day, or the workers who work during one of these periods She hates doing split shifts – they disrupt her sleep patterns.
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HOW YOU FEEL WHEN YOU FINALLY FINISH YOUR 10-HOUR SHIFT empezar lección
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a period of 10 hours worked during a single day I did 10-hour shifts every day last week.
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to be the reason why someone does something Was he motivated solely by his desire for power?
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A real man doesn’t hesitate when he finds the right woman empezar lección
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to pause before saying or doing something because you are nervous or not sure Kay hesitated for a moment and then said ‘yes’.
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To repair, restore to good condition, to make new again. Repair, fix up, recondition. empezar lección
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to repair a building or old furniture so that it is in good condition again The hotel has been renovated and redecorated.
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“Would you please elaborate on "then something bad happened'?" empezar lección
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to give more details or new information about something He said he had new evidence, but refused to elaborate any further.
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Do not let the shadows of your past darken the doorstep of your future. Forgive and forget. empezar lección
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to become dark or darker, or to make something dark or darker The sky darkened and a few drops of rain fell.
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To make something strong or stronger. Building strength throughout the biceps can help strengthen the muscles in the shoulders and back. empezar lección
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to become stronger or make something stronger Our friendship has steadily strengthened over the years.
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Brighten up someone's day, to make someone feel happier. empezar lección
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to make something lighter or brighter The morning sunshine brightened up the room.
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Why do we sometimes find it hard to prioritise? empezar lección
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to put several things, problems etc in order of importance, so that you can deal with the most important first You need to prioritise your tasks.
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They legalized alcohol, they legalized tobacco. What is it gonna hurt to legalize this medicinal, medical marijuana that's used for purposes of cataracts? empezar lección
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to make something legal so that people are allowed to do it Rules to legalise casino gambling could be introduced next autumn.
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Make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to. update, overhaul, renovate, revive, restore, rejuvenate empezar lección
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to make something such as a system or building more modern They need more funds to modernise the country’s telephone system.
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To realise our dreams we must decide to wake up. empezar lección
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to know and understand something, or suddenly begin to understand it I suddenly realised that the boy was crying.
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To glorify is to praise or honor something or someone to an extreme degree. If you like someone, you might compliment or praise them, but glorifying takes that a step further. When something is glorified, it is praised to the highest degree possible. empezar lección
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to make someone or something seem more important or better than they really are, or to praise someone or something I don’t like films which glorify violence.
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Electrify: to excite or thrill. empezar lección
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If a performance or a speech electrifies people, it makes them feel very interested or excited She would sit at the piano and sing, electrifying us all.
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Exemplify: illustrate, represent, give an example. Gary Soto's stories exemplify the aspects of excellent short realistic fiction. empezar lección
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to be a very typical example of something The building exemplifies the style of architecture which was popular at the time.
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The exhaustion cycle: busy (can't stop now); beatdown (can't take this); burnout (can't keep going). empezar lección
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He collapsed with exhaustion.
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The processes and methodes used to transform tangible (raw materials, semi-finished goods, subassemblies) and intangible inputs (ideas, information, knowledge) into goods or services. empezar lección
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the process of making or growing things to be sold, especially in large quantities The production of consumer goods has slowed recently.
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We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by the responsibility for our future. empezar lección
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something from the past that you remember My earliest recollections are of my mother bending over my cot. a light portable bed, especially one of canvas on a folding frame. British. a child's crib. a light bedstead.
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The model of immediacy. General: specific; there: here; them: you; then: now. empezar lección
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when something is important or urgent because it relates to a situation or event that is happening now Television brings a new immediacy to world events.
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Accuracy: The closeness of a given measurement to its true value, i.e. whether the measure is correct. empezar lección
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the ability to do something in an exact way without making a mistake He passes the ball with unerring accuracy.
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An inclination, bent, or predisposition to something. Monica has a tendency to talk too much when she is nervous. empezar lección
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If someone or something has a tendency to do or become a particular thing, they are likely to do or become it Greg’s tendency to be critical made him unpopular with his co-workers.
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Clarity brings success. Get clear on what you want and why you want it. empezar lección
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the clarity of a piece of writing, law, argument etc is its quality of being expressed clearly Letters may be edited for length and clarity.
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Stupidity is doing the same thing, over and over again, but expecting different results. empezar lección
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behaviour or actions that show a lack of good sense or good judgment Saying that showed his complete stupidity!
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Opportunity does not come gift-wrapped. You must take risks. empezar lección
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a chance to do something or an occasion when it is easy for you to do something I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you all.
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The shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilty is made public. How I feel when: I mispronounce a word, I fall in public, I sing the wrong lyrics, I have food in my teeth, I get emotional. empezar lección
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the feeling you have when you are embarrassed (uncomfortable or nervous and worrying about what people think of you) She suffered extreme embarrassment at not knowing how to read.
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Enjoyment is an incredible energizer to the human spirit empezar lección
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the feeling of pleasure you get from having or doing something, or something you enjoy doing Acting has brought me enormous enjoyment.
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Sexual harassment is unwanted sexual conduct and it can happen anywhere, at any time, it can include unwanted flirting, cat calling, touching without consent, sexual favours, crude gestures/jokes. empezar lección
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when someone behaves in an unpleasant or threatening way towards you African-Americans have been complaining about police harassment for years.
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At the innermost care of all loneliness is a deep and powerful yearning for union with one's lost self. deep yearning: profunda ânsia empezar lección
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being unhappy because you are alone or do not have anyone to talk to Her loneliness is caused by being on her own all day.
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Emotion in itself is not unhappiness. Only emotion plus an unhappy story is unhappiness. empezar lección
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Leslie had a lot of unhappiness in her childhood.
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Amazingly easy ways to get rid of tiredness. How to beat tiredness and increase energy levels: eat breakfast, drink more water, cut out caffeine, eat energy-boosting foods, sleep soundly, exercise, lose weight, manage your stress level. empezar lección
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the feeling that you want to sleep or rest He began to fall asleep from tiredness.
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Engineers are people who invent, design, analyze, build, and test machines, systems, structures and materials to fulfill objectives and requirements while considering the limitations imposed by practicality, regulation, safety, and cost empezar lección
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someone whose job is to design or build roads, bridges, machines etc He trained as a civil engineer.
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Musicians: creative people. Music band: group of young and smiling musician. empezar lección
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someone who plays a musical instrument, especially very well or as a job She was a talented young musician.
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Every email to a professor should adhere to the standard construct of a letter, which includes an opening salutation, the body of the message, and an appropriate signoff. empezar lección
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a teacher of the highest rank in a university department She’s been named the professor of English.
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-We need someone really responsible in this job. -I'm the guy. Whenever anything goes wrong, my boss says I am responsible. empezar lección
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someone who has formally asked, usually in writing, for a job, university place etc He was one of 30 applicants for the manager’s job.
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How to Become a Flight Attendant - Ultimate Guide to Flight Attendant Job. empezar lección
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someone whose job is to look after or help customers in a public place Jim got a holiday job as a car park attendant.
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that which disinfects; an agent for removing the causes of infection, as chlorine. empezar lección
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a chemical or a cleaning product that destroys bacteria The tables were washed with disinfectant at the end of the day.
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Storm clearance. Not all storms come to disrupt your life, some come to clear your path. empezar lección
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the process of getting official permission or approval for something She’ll race if she gets medical clearance from her doctor.
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the fact of someone or something arriving, becoming visible, or coming into existence again. "we were taken aback at her sudden reappearance" empezar lección
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the act of appearing again after not being seen for some time Many of these ideas make a reappearance in his later books.
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Pretending to be someone you're not is a waste of the person you are. empezar lección
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a way of behaving which is intended to make people believe something that is not true How long are you going to keep up the pretence of being ill?
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Are you dominant or submissive? empezar lección
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more powerful, important, or noticeable than other people or things The dominant male gorilla is the largest in the group.
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Exceeding what is needed, superfluous; unnecessary to the sense, as words. I'll be busy the rest of the day, Martha. The boss wants me to take one of his redundant letters! empezar lección
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if you are redundant, your employer no longer has a job for you Seventy factory workers were made redundant in the resulting cuts.
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Be Your Own Hero - Be More Independent. empezar lección
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an independent organisation is not owned or controlled by, or does not receive money from, another organisation or the government There are plans to split the corporation into a number of smaller independent companies.
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causing general public outrage by a perceived offense against morality or law. empezar lección
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completely unfair and wrong
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showing desire to resist authority, control, or moral codes. Disobedient, unruly, unmanageable. empezar lección
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deliberately not obeying people in authority or rules of behaviour How would you like to take charge of a class of rebellious teenagers?
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I do this face so you know I'm suspicious. empezar lección
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thinking that someone might be guilty of doing something wrong or dishonest Some of his colleagues at work became suspicious of his behaviour.
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Don't underestimate yourself. You are capable of more than you can ever imagine. You are capable of AMAZING things. empezar lección
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having the qualities or ability needed to do something I don’t think he’s capable of murder.
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The main difference between eatable and edible is that eatable is related to the taste or palatability of a food whereas edible is more associated with the safety. empezar lección
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something that is edible can be eaten These berries are edible, but those are poisonous.
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visible Definition: able to be seen Synonym: clear, seeable Antonym: invisible Part of speech: adjective empezar lección
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something that is visible can be seen The outline of the mountains was clearly visible.
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How to be persuasive The art of getting what you want! empezar lección
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able to make other people believe something or do what you ask Trevor can be very persuasive.
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Unable to understand something? It's eluding you! Elusive describes being difficult to grasp or retain. Things that are elusive hard to find, pin down, or remember. They slip right out of your grasp. empezar lección
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an elusive person or animal is difficult to find or not often seen She managed to get an interview with that elusive man.
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Is it wrong to be evasive and not answer questions? I don't know. Ask your mother. empezar lección
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not willing to answer questions directly Paul’s being a bit evasive about this job.
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The path to success is to take massive, determined action empezar lección
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very large, solid, and heavy The bell is massive, weighing over 40 tons.
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Are You a Respectful Person? empezar lección
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feeling or showing respect They listened in respectful silence.
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Hello! I am ... someone who can help! empezar lección
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providing useful help in making a situation better or easier Thank you for your advice; it’s been very helpful.
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He may not be accurate but he's resourceful! empezar lección
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good at finding ways of dealing with practical problems She is a woman who is energetic and resourceful.
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Dive deep. To Explore Deeply my Reason for Existence empezar lección
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used to emphasise that a belief, feeling, opinion etc is very strong, important, or sincere Teachers are deeply divided on this issue.
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How to tell if you're financially healthy. empezar lección
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in a way relating to money or the management of money He was successful and financially secure.
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A tiny change today brings a dramatically different tomorrow. empezar lección
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Computers have changed the workplace dramatically.
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An extensively retouched image of a rabbit drive taking place in South Australia, circa 1930 empezar lección
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widely, over a great area As a student, he travelled extensively in the Middle East.
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When I am supposedly on a diet and someone asks if it's going well... empezar lección
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used when saying what many people say or believe is true, especially when you disagree with them How could a supposedly intelligent person be so stupid?
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The worst thing about censorship is... empezar lección
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the practice or system of examining books, films, letters etc to remove anything that is considered offensive, morally harmful, or politically dangerous etc The information given to the press was subject to censorship by the Ministry of Defence.
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You have to pay exorbitant interest if you have credit card debt. empezar lección
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an exorbitant price, amount of money etc is much higher than it should be He paid an exorbitant price for his house.
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Nationalism is an infantile disease. It is the measles of Mankind. empezar lección
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a nationalist organisation, party etc wants to gain or keep political independence for their country and people We have seen the rise of the nationalist movement in the country.
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Governor's responsabilities: sets policy, appoints people to state jobs, creates budget, recommends and signs laws, commands state's National Guard. empezar lección
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the person in charge of governing a country that is under the political control of another country His last post was as governor of a British colony.
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To be receptive to an idea or proposal. It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change. empezar lección
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reacting quickly, in a positive way We try to be responsive to the needs of the customer.
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Doc, I think I'm getting senile. General times lately, I have forgotten to zip up. That's not senility, replied the doctor. Senility is when you forget to zip down. empezar lección
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being mentally confused or behaving strangely, because of old age His senility is becoming more of a problem.
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To construct; to make up (a story). It was evident to all who heard him that Jim fabricated his story to save himself from embarrassment. empezar lección
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to invent a story, piece of information etc in order to deceive someone The police were accused of fabricating evidence.
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Risk analysis combining likelihood/probability with consequences/severity: empezar lección
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the degree to which something can reasonably be expected to happen Using a seatbelt will reduce the likelihood of serious injury in a car accident.
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Social Media in two words: BE PERSONABLE empezar lección
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someone who is personable is attractive and pleasant She is a very personable young woman.
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If we lose affection and kindliness from our life: we lose all that gives it charm. empezar lección
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the quality of being kind and caring for other people Mrs Smith’s kindliness to my wife was much appreciated
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Identical twins, also scientifically referred to as monozygotic twins, occur when 2 offspring are developed from one single egg. Fraternal twins, also scientifically referred to as dizygotic twins, are 2 offspring that are developed from 2 separate eggs. empezar lección
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exactly the same, or very similar The sisters were identical in appearance and character.
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Writing over and over on the board is repetition. empezar lección
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doing or saying the same thing many times The job involved the constant repetition of the same movements.
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Sarcasm: the ability to insult idiots without them realizing it. empezar lección
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a way of speaking or writing that involves saying the opposite of what you really mean in order to make an unkind joke or to show that you are annoyed ‘Good of you to arrive on time,’ George said, with heavy sarcasm.
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Definition of self-glorification: a feeling or expression of one's own superiority. empezar lección
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to make someone or something seem more important or better than they really are I don’t like films that glorify violence.
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troublesome - trouble-causing, disturbing; something that worries you empezar lección
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causing problems, in an annoying way Her three-year-old son was quite troublesome.
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Classy is when you have a lot to say but you choose to remain silent in front of fools. empezar lección
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fashionable and expensive There were some classy restaurants in the capital city.
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Expertise Ability Experience Knowhow empezar lección
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special skills or knowledge in a particular subject, that you learn by experience or training What he’s bringing to the company is financial expertise.
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Sorry, Louise, old age doesn't go into remission. empezar lección
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a period when a serious illness improves for a time The cancer has gone into remission.
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You can let yourself be anxious even though your goal is to reduce anxiety. empezar lección
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He was a bit anxious about the safety of the machinery.
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The definition of heroic is a strong and courageous person or a story about deeds by those with these qualities. empezar lección
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extremely brave or determined, and admired by many people She made heroic efforts to save her family.
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Empathy: I feel how you feel. Sympathy: I know how you feel. empezar lección
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the feeling of being sorry for someone who is in a bad situation I have a lot of sympathy for her; she had to bring up the children on her own.
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Cause Any event or condition that anticipates or precipitates another event or condition Effect Any event or condition that is caused by another event or condition empezar lección
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a change that is caused by an event, action etc My parents’ divorce had a big effect on me.
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To impose means to force or inflict something on someone else. It was okay, but they sure impose a lot of deadlines! empezar lección
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if someone in authority imposes a rule, punishment, tax etc, they can force people to accept it The court can impose a fine.
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Definition: lacking in seriousness or importance Antonym: serious, sober Sentence: Kim Kardashian’s frivolous marriage annoyed me because I don’t think either of them were ever serious about their relationship. empezar lección
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not serious or sensible, especially in a way that is not suitable for a particular occasion The court discourages frivolous law suits.
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Envy – Main Causes Dissatisfaction (Focusing on what one doesn’t have rather than what one does have). Comparison to others. Pride (The false idea that one deserves a life filled with personal gain and satisfaction). empezar lección
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the feeling of wanting something that someone else has He watched the other boys with envy.
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Don’t hesitate to be as revolutionary as science. Don’t hesitate to be as reactionary as the multiplication table. empezar lección
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to pause before saying or doing something because you are nervous or not sure Kay hesitated for a moment and then said ‘yes’.
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Be enthusiastic. Enthusiasm and positivity are contagious. Happy people are more engaged and productive. empezar lección
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feeling or showing a lot of interest and excitement about something All the staff are enthusiastic about the project.
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A person who blindly believes in the superiority of his/her own country, race, gender or group empezar lección
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someone, especially a man, who believes that their own sex is better or more important that the other sex He’s a bit of a male chauvinist.
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Sometimes you need to be alone in order to reflect on life. Take time out to take care of yourself. You deserve it. empezar lección
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to rest or do something different from your usual job or activities In between jobs, Liz always took time out to return to her first love – travelling.
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Sometimes you just have to take a breather from reality. empezar lección
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to stop what you are doing for a short time in order to rest, especially when you are exercising I’m really tired – let’s stop for a while and have a breather!
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Take your mind off something” means “to do something to help you forget. Take your mind off yourself. Focus on what you are doing and how you can do it better. empezar lección
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to stop thinking and worrying about (something), or to make someone do this Going back to work helped take my mind off Ian’s death.
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I just can't switch off. How to Switch Off When You're Really Stressed. empezar lección
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to relax for a short time They switch off by listening to music.
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Let your hair down and have a little fun. empezar lección
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to enjoy yourself and start to relax, especially after working very hard The party gave us all a chance to really let our hair down.
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to relax and stop feeling anxious The country hotel was the perfect place to unwind.
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burn the candle at both ends To work from early in the morning until late at night without taking time to rest. To try and do too much work in a short amount of time with very little rest. To work more than you need to or should do. To overwork without a break. empezar lección
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to get very tired by doing things until very late at night and getting up early in the mornings He’s been burning the candle at both ends for far too long.
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to spend time in a pleasant and lazy way The evenings were whiled away in endless games of cards.
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When people chill and do things together empezar lección
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to spend a lot of time in a particular place or with particular people I don’t really know who she hangs out with.
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Dear self, let yourself chill out. empezar lección
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to relax completely instead of feeling angry, tired, or nervous I spent the afternoon chilling out in front of the TV.
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This is your dad! He never actually left us - he's spent every waking minute working all hours trying to be a success! empezar lección
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He’s been working all hours trying to get the business up and running.
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It’s exam week, so many of us are “burning the midnight oil,” meaning staying up late to work or study. Hang in there! empezar lección
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to work or study until late at night I’ll need to burn the midnight oil if I’m to get this job finished in time.
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in a deliberate unhurried manner; with intention; in an intentional manner empezar lección
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if you do something deliberately, you do it because you want to I deliberately kept the letter short.
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I’m currently unsupervised. The possibilities are endless. What will you do when there is no one else around? empezar lección
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without being in the charge of, or looked after by, another person without being in the charge of, or looked after by, another person
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to make (something) more likely to exist, happen, or develop Violent TV programmes encourage anti-social behaviour.
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Independence is loyalty to one’s best self and principles, and this is often disloyalty to the general idols and fetishes. empezar lección
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the freedom and ability to make your own decisions in life, without having to ask other people for permission, help, or money Having a job gives you financial independence.
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You're overprotective, Mother. Pool entrance. empezar lección
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the quality of being so anxious to protect someone from harm that you restrict their freedom He was guilty of over-protectiveness towards his children.
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Risk attitude. risk-averse. Seeking to avoid risks and withdraw from risky situations. risk seeking. actively seek risk, in the belief that higher the risk equals higher the returns. empezar lección
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not willing to take risks Shareholders are more risk-averse than they used to be.
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Handle it. Accept it. Look. I don't like it any more than you do, but we have to get rid of the cat. Deal with it! empezar lección
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to take the necessary action, especially in order to solve a problem Don’t worry, I’ll deal with this.
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The possibility of suffering harm or injury. A person or thing that is likely to cause harm or injury. Drought is a danger. empezar lección
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the possibility that someone or something will be harmed, destroyed, or killed The refugees believe that their lives are in danger.
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Take risks. If you win, you will be happy; if you lose, you will be wise. empezar lección
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to do things that might have bad results Isn’t he taking risks in coming here?
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You don't have to be excessively harsh, but mollycoddling your kids does them no good either. empezar lección
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to treat someone too kindly and to protect them too much from anything unpleasant He had been mollycoddled as a young boy.
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Sometimes people try to expose what's wrong with you because they can't handle everything that's right about you. empezar lección
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to put someone in a situation where they are not protected from something dangerous or unpleasant The report revealed that workers had been exposed to great danger.
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Colony: territory that an imperial power ruled directly empezar lección
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control by a country that controls and rules other countries, usually ones that are far away They were subject to colonial domination for centuries.
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It is difficult to free fools from the chains they revere. To view someone with respect and admiration. empezar lección
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to respect and admire someone or something very much He is revered as a national hero.
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A person who rules in name only. empezar lección
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someone who seems to be the leader of a country or organisation but who has no real power The Queen is merely a figurehead.
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To clamp down on: To take action to stop unwanted activity (crime, something harmful, etc.) The teacher clamped down on talking in the classroom. The government is clamping down on illegally parked cars. empezar lección
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sudden firm action that is taken to reduce crime The police announced a clampdown on drug dealers. (repressão)
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Outrage, combining as it does shock, anger, reproach, and helplessness, is perhaps the most unmanageable, the most demoralizing of all the emotions. empezar lección
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a feeling of great anger and shock The response to the jury’s verdict was one of outrage.
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Teams galvanize around a common goal. Excite or stimulate something or someone into action. empezar lección
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to shock or surprise someone so that they do something to solve a problem, improve a situation etc The possibility of defeat finally galvanised us into action.
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Success is not just the crowning moment, the spiking of the ball in the end zone or the raising of the flag on the summit. It is the whole process of reaching for a goal and, sometimes, it begins with failure empezar lección
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a time that makes something complete or perfect, or is the best feature of something Their crowning moment was the winning of the cup in 1966.
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rest on somebody’s shoulders to be someone’s responsibility. If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants. empezar lección
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if blame or a difficult job rests on somebody’s shoulders, they have to take responsibility for it The blame rests squarely on Jim’s shoulders.
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