Gold First Words III

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Selfishness
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Selfishness is something I cannot accept in people.
Dishonesty
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I really dislike dishonesty in other people.
Favour
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Could you do me a favour and tell Kelly I can't make it?
pick up where you left off
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We’ll meet again in the morning and we can pick up where we left off.
Definitely
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The hotel fitness centre is definitely worth a visit.
Via
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I regularly contact my friends via social networking.
Loyalty
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Elizabeth understood her husband's loyalty to his sister.
Trust
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At first there was a lack of trust between them.
self-aware
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It's important to be self-aware.
Outgoing
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We're looking for someone with an outgoing personality.
self-centred
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He's the most self-centred person I know.
self-confident
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We need to employ someone who is self-confident and charming.
Selfless
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She displayed a selfless devotion to others less fortunate than herself.
self-satisfied
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A self-satisfied smile settled on his face.
self-sufficient
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Australia is 65 percent self-sufficient in oil.
Share
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The three of us shared a taxi.
Conduct
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We are conducting a survey of consumer attitudes towards organic food.
Promote
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Helen was promoted to senior manager.
catch up
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When I got home I phoned Jo to catch up on all the gossip.
Foursome
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Jim and Tina made up a foursome with Jean and Bruce.
at short notice
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The trip was planned at short notice.
Unless
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I can't sleep unless I have a bath before bed.
even if
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She's going to have problems finding a job even if she gets her A levels.
as long as
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You can go out to play as long as you stay in the back yard.
Otherwise
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Put your coat on, otherwise you'll get cold.
Provided
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He can come with us, provided he pays for his own meals.
Whether
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I don't know whether I'm free on Friday or not... Can I check and get back to you?
Actual
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I'm not joking. Those were his actual words.
Present
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At the present time we have no explanation for this.
Current
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In its current state, the car is worth £1,000.
Typical
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This painting is typical of his work.
Individual
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Each individual leaf on the tree is different.
current affairs
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She's interested in current affairs.
keep somebody company
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Mum was out so I stayed at home to keep my younger sister company.
Companionship
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My granny just got a cat, for companionship.
Socialise
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Some people don't enjoy socialising.
Workmate
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He often goes out with this workmates.
Undemanding
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She's looking for am undemanding job.
Loneliness
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Loneliness is a common problem for the elderly.
Complicated
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The situation is very complicated, but I think I understand it now.
Proportion
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The proportion of women graduates has increased in recent years.
Acquaintance
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She was a casual acquaintance of my family in Vienna.
make fun of
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I'm not making fun of you. I admire what you did.
Survey
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We conducted a survey of parents in the village.
Reveal
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The author of the book will be revealed in the newspaper tomorrow.
be worthy of
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A couple of other books are worthy of mention.
crop up
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You'll have to wait. Something's cropped up.
Shocked
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I was deeply shocked by the news.
play a character
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People often play a character online
Version
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I think I preferred the television version to the novel.
Alternative
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Is there a viable alternative to the present system?
Distance
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For some, a professional distance between their 'work' selves and their 'social' selves is necessary.
Disapproving
He gave her a disapproving look.
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Disapproving
Concept
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I like the concept that we are citizens of the world.
Distinction
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There is often no clear distinction between an allergy and food intolerance.
Meaningful
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They want a chance to do meaningful work.
Interaction
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Meaningful human interaction requires time and effort.
Exchange
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We exchanged phone numbers.
Update
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The report provides a brief update on the progress of the project.
Rushed
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We did have a meeting, but it was a bit rushed.
Shallow
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If he's only interested in your looks, that shows how shallow he is.
Enemy
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She's a dangerous enemy to have.
Element
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There's an element of truth in your argument.
Oddball
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He' a bit of an oddball.
serial killer
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The police have finally caught the serial killer.
Geographically
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The friends might be spread wide geographically.
the net
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You can find more information on the net.
Awkwardness
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Making friends online, avoids the social awkwardness that can occur when trying to make new friends.
Sustain
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She found it difficult to sustain the children's interest.
cut out
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The benefit is clear - you cut out all the boring small talk.
buzz around
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There are always stories buzzing around.
Soulmate
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Some people say they've met their soulmate online.
die out
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The wild population of koalas is in danger of dying out.
Notion
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The traditional notion of marriage goes back thousands of years.
Figure
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Government figures underestimate the problem.
Countless
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That film clip has been shown countless times.
Disabled
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If you are elderly or physically disabled, massage can be beneficial to you.
Housebound
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Without the internet, many housebound people would have no social contact at all.
Naive
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Jim can be so naive sometimes.
social misfit
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I was very conscious of being a social misfit at school.
Amusing
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I don’t find his jokes at all amusing.
Ridiculous
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That's a ridiculous idea.
Functional
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Those buildings are sensitively designed, they're not purely functional.
Genuine
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She is the most genuine person I've ever met.
Worthwhile
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I thought it was worthwhile to clarify the matter.
quick-tempered
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My sister has always been quick-tempered.
strong-willed
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I was a strong-willed child, and insisted on having my own way.
have your head in the clouds
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have your head in the clouds
My brother tends to have his head in the clouds. He's the dreamer in the family.
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My brother tends to have his head in the clouds. He's the dreamer in the family.
level-headed
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She is extremely level-headed and sensible.
old-fashioned
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The idea seems rather old-fashioned now.
kind-hearted
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She's such a kind-hearted person, I wish I was more like her.
Bond
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There is a strong emotional bond between mother and child.
theme park
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I’m used to love going to theme parks.
Tube
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It's best to travel by tube.
keep an eye out for
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Keep an eye out for rabbits in the field.
well-built
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My brother is tall and well-built.
Unimaginable
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He has unimaginable wealth.
Noticeboard
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She saw a message on the hospital noticeboard.
Astronaut
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France's space centre was looking for astronauts.
Spectacle
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The Northern Lights are an amazing spectacle.
Ultimate
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Our ultimate objective is to have as many female members of Parliament as there are male.
Mountaineer
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The article is about a young mountaineer.
Triathlon
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I've never done a triathlon.
Conquer
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He is the youngest climber to conquer Everest.
Inspiration
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The beaches at Cape Cod were her inspiration.
Peer
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Staff members are trained by their peers.
spark a debate
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His age sparked a debate on whether teenagers should be allowed to do these things.
drop somebody off
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I’ll drop you off on your my home.
Assemble
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A large crowd had assembled outside the American embassy.
refer to somebody
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They refer to themselves as Team Jordan.
Comprise
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The house comprises two bedrooms, a kitchen, and a living room.
Stepmother
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She has a good relationship with her stepmother.
be on track
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We're still on track for 10 percent growth.
Continent
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He has climbed all the highest mountains on the world's seven continents.
double life
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Marje had no idea that her husband was leading a double life.
Intense
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Young people today are under intense pressure to succeed.
Oxygen
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He had to get used to low oxygen levels high up on the mountain.
Drag
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Inge managed to drag the table into the kitchen.
Driveway
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They walked up the driveway to the big house.
Liter
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Clothes littered the floor.
Adventure
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We’re going on an adventure tomorrow.
Gear
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We'll need some camping gear.
Racer
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They have been professional racers for years.
Decade
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Things have changed a lot on the last decade.
Reception
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His ideas met with a hostile reception.
Solo
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He is the youngest solo sailor to sail around the world.
Sailor
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We were both experienced sailors.
Globe
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He sailed around the globe.
Controversy
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The judge's decision provoked controversy.
pre-schooler
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My little brother will be a pre-schooler next year!
Neighbourhood
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Be quiet! You'll wake up the whole neighbourhood.
Tricycle
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He used to win neighbourhood tricycle events.
diagnose somebody with
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She was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Disorder
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He suffers from a rare disorder of the liver.
Painful
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Is you arm very painful?
Immobility
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The months of immobility seem to have encouraged him to make adventure sports into a lifestyle.
hyper-competitive
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Jordan doesn't have Paul's hyper-competitive gene.
Gene
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Information is transferred by genes in much the same way as it is by words.
Summit
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Many people have now reached the summit of Mount Everest.
Mouth
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She silently mouthed the words 'Good luck'.
Vague
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Julia was vague about where she had been and what she had been doing.
Driven
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He claims he is not a driven workaholic.
Philosophy
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The company explained their management philosophy.
Sour
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An unhappy childhood has soured her view of life.
Deadly
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He climbed one of the world's deadliest mountains.
Background
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You have to understand his background.
Wilderness
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They entered a wilderness race.
Calling
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Paul finally felt like he had found his true calling.
Justification
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There is no justification for holding her in jail.
Broke
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I'm fed up with being broke all the time.
Educate
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I have always wanted to educate young children.
Educational
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The educational development of children is very important.
Terrify
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Spiders terrify me - I can't be near them.
Terror
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People fled in terror as fire tore through the building.
Terrifying
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He told her of his terrifying experience.
Strengthen
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Our friendship has steadily strengthened over the years.
Strength
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She didn’t even have the strength to stand up.
Strong
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He was a big strong man.
Critical
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Many parents are strongly critical of the school.
Endanger
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If you don't wear a seatbelt, you are endangering yourself and others.
Danger
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The refugees believe that their lives are in danger.
Dangerous
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Swimming in the sea at night can be dangerous.
Blood
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I hate the sight of blood.
Cheat
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My sister is such a cheat at cards.
Experience
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You've got a lot of experience of lecturing.
be frozen
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The ground is frozen for most of the year.
Length
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We measured the length and width of the living room.
Memory
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She has a terrible memory for names.
Modern
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Such companies must change if they are to compete in the modern world.
in aid of
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We're collecting money in aid of cancer research.
well-being
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We are responsible for the care and well-being of all our patients.
Flu
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Steven's still in bed with flu.
put to the test
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We put 15 rain jackets to the test, and chose the best one.
Weight
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She felt a great weight of responsibility.
Brave
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It was brave of you to speak in front of all those people.
Determined
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Gwen is a very determined woman.
Exciting
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I've got some exciting news for you.
Exhausting
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It had been an exhausting day.
Skilful
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After a few years, he became very skilful at drawing.
risk-averse
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Shareholders are more risk averse than they used to be.
Reassure
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Teachers reassured anxious parents.
Slippery
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In places, the path can be wet and slippery.
Ignore
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You can’t ignore the fact that many criminals never go to prison.
Headgear
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Each sport has different safety equipment, from headgear to harnesses.
Harness
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She always wears a safety harness when she climbs.
Snowboarding
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His favourite sport is snowboarding.
free-running
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Free-running is an extreme sport.
Hormone
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Hormones are released when the body experiences stress.
Adrenalin
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There's nothing like a good horror film to get the adrenalin going.
Basically
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Basically, I'm just lazy.
Stimulation
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People who do extreme sports have a need to seek excitement and stimulation.
Destructive
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What is good for the individual can be destructive to the family.
Committed
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The party has a core of committed supporters.
Devoted
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Isabella was devoted to her brother.
Concerned
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She is concerned about how much junk food I eat.
Worried
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I'm really worried about my brother.
Timid
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I was a timid child.
Enthusiastic
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All the staff are enthusiastic about the project.
complain about
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Residents are complaining about the amount of traffic in the area.
Inaccurate
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A lot of what has been written about him is inaccurate.
insist on
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She kept insisting on her innocence.
admit to
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Dana admitted to taking the last biscuit.
be involved in
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More than 30 firms were involved in the project.
prevent from
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His back injury may prevent him from playing in tomorrow's game.
rely on
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I knew I could rely on David.
Congratulate somebody on
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She congratulated me warmly on my exam results.
back off
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She backed off and then turned and ran.
call off
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The trip to Italy might be called off.
go off
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The bomb went off at 6.30 in the morning.
put off
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The match has been put off until tomorrow because of bad weather.
see off
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They've gone to the airport to see their son off.
tell off
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Shelley was one of those kids who was always getting told off at school.
wear off
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As the day went on, my sleepiness wore off.
Flooding
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The heavy rain has led to serious flooding in some areas.
Hobby
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Susan's hobbies include reading, cooking and drama.
Boxer
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Boxers have to be very controlled and calm, as well as strong, if they want to win.
long-term
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I took out a long-term loan to pay for my university course.
Yachtswoman
A yachtswoman has to be very fit and well-trained.
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yachtswoman
Fearless
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These dogs are absolutely fearless.
Brochure
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I've picked up a few holiday brochures to look at.
Hut
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You will stay in a mountain hut.
Fee
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You can use the gym and pool for a fee of £35 a month.
Porter
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You price includes the services of a porter.
Tent
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We looked for a flat spot where we could pitch our tent.
Deposit
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We put down a deposit on the house.
Premier
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She was congratulated by the Australian Premier.
Treacherous
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Strong winds and loose rocks made climbing treacherous.
Moody
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Keith had seemed moody all morning.
Homesick
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At first she was a little homesick.
Tower
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He towered over his mother.
strap yourself into
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Are the kids strapped in?
Bunk
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She had to strap herself into her bunk.
Prison
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The thief was sent to prison for six months.
Punish
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My parents punished me by taking away my computer.
Discourage
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My father is a lawyer, and he discouraged me from entering the field.
Crime
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He insisted that he had not committed a crime.
Rehabilitate
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Do you think criminals should be rehabilitated into society?
Shoplifting
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She had been falsely accused of shoplifting in a clothing store.
Armed
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The prisoners were kept under armed guard.
Robber
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Armed robbers broke into the shop and demanded money from the till.
Steal
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He stole money from his parents.
Terrorist
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Twenty people were killed in the latest terrorist attack.
Fine
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She was ordered to pay £150 fine, plus court costs.
community service
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He was ordered to do 100 hours of community service.
Sentence
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She received an eight-year prison sentence.
serve a sentence
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Her husband is serving a two-year sentence for credit- card fraud.
Overnight
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Pam's staying overnight at my house.
Curfew
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The government imposed a night-time curfew throughout the country.
electronic tag
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When he got out of prison he had to wear an electronic tag.
Former
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Their farm had been reduced to half its former size.
Willingly
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Sixty percent of voters said they would willingly pay higher taxes for better health-care.
Convert
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The converted the spare bedroom into an office.
Construct
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There are plans to construct a new road bridge across the river.
Obey
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The little boy made no effort to obey.
Admittedly
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This has led to financial losses, thought admittedly on a fairly small scale.
Honeymoon
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We went to Italy on our honeymoon.
Courtyard
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Everybody was lined up in the courtyard.
Cel
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He spent the night in the cells at the local police station.
Fingerprint
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His fingerprints were all over the place.
Hunk
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Dinner consisted of a hunk of dry bread and black tea.
sum up
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To sum up, you must take regular exercise in order to have a healthy heart.
Comparable
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A car of comparable size would cost far more abroad.
Arrest
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The police made an arrest yesterday morning.
Suspect
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Two suspects were arrested today in connection with the robbery.
Witness
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Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
Court
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It could not be proved in a court of law.
Judge
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The trial judge specifies the number of years to be spent in prison.
Harsh
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His theory met with harsh criticism from colleagues.
Trial
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The trial is due to start next week.
Defendant
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We find the defendant not guilty.
Guilty
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The jury found her guilty of murder.
Verdict
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The verdict was 'not guilty'.
catch in the act
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The gang was caught in the act of unloading stolen goods.
catch your breath He leant against a tree until he had caught his breath.
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catch your breath He leant against a tree until he had caught his breath.
Conviction
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They had no previous convictions.
Lead
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The police are following a lead.
Prohibit
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Smoking is strictly prohibited on trains and inside the station.
Jury
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The jury found him not guilty.
Cybercrime
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How seriously to do you take cybercrime?
identity theft/fraud
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I was the victim of identity theft once, it was awful.
Hacking
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There is a problem with computer hacking.
Libel
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Holt sued the newspaper for libel.
Genre
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Crime fiction is now one the best-selling genres.
Unwillingness
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His unwillingness to pay the fine landed him in court.
be fond of
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I’d grown fond of the place and it was difficult to leave.
Disbelief
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The reaction to the murders was one of shock and disbelief.
Disinterested
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I tried to engage her in conversation, but she seemed disiterested.
Stalk
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Our cat stalks mice through the garden at night.
Meek
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He was always so meek and quiet.
Cowardice
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His cowardice was made his an outcast.
Pacifism
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She was a great believer in pacifism.
Intervene
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The army will have to intervene to prevent further fighting.
Unfold
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He had watched the drama unfold from a nearby ship.
Mode
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They have a relaxed mode of life that suits them well.
Promenader
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The beach was crowded with promenaders enjoying the sunshine.
Brutal
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It was a brutal attack on a defenceless old man.
Spoil
The whole park is spoiled by litter.
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Spoil
impromptu The band gave an impromptu concert.
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impromptu The band gave an impromptu concert.
Faux
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She was wearing faux pearls around her neck.
Immunity
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They were granted immunity from prosecution.
Voyeur
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We had become passive voyeurs of violence.
Detached
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He appeared to be totally detached from the horrific nature of his crimes.
Intellectual
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This is a job that requires considerable intellectual effort.
Bellow
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His voice rose to a bellow.
Yell
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She let out a yell when she saw me.
parade-ground
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His father would shout at him in his parade-ground tones.
Brandish
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A man leapt out brandishing a kitchen knife.
Victory
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The court's decision represents a victory for all Women.
Blow
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She died from a heavy blow to the head.
Instinctively
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He acted instinctively to save the man.
Hammer
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He swung the bag in hammer-throw fashion.
Insane
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The whole idea sounds absolutely insane to me.
Duck
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If she hadn’t ducked, the ball would have hit her.
Weighty
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The weighty edge of the bag hit the man on the shoulder.
Spin
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The plane's propellers were spinning.
Token
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You're our token man,' one of them said.
Culprit
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Police finally managed to catch the culprit.
Missile
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Demonstrators threw missiles at the police.
Anonymous
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Martin tried to make himself an anonymous figure in the queue.
Figure
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Through the window I could see the commanding figure of Mrs Bradshaw.
Pretend
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Let's pretend we're on the moon.
Bully
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Don’t let them bully you into working on Saturdays.
cling on to
He clung on to the hope that she would forgive him.
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cling on to
Arc
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The sun moves across the sky in an arc.
Annihilation
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We must divert the flood waters to avoid total annihilation of the village!
hand-clap
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They gave Martin a slow hand-clap.
follow through
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The project went wrong when the staff failed to follow through.
set aside
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Both sides agreed to set aside the question of independence.
road rage
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Road rage seems to be on the increase.
break-in
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Since the break-in we've had all our locks changed.
Ache
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His feet were aching from standing so long.
short-sighted
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I need glasses because I'm short-sighted.
Optician
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I visited the optician yesterday.
Sched
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I keep all the tools in the garden shed.
go off1
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The milk's gone off.
go off2
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Many women go off coffee during pregnancy.
go off3
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Suddenly, all the lights went off.
go over
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I went over my report to make sure I had included everything.
go on1
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He went on working until he was 91.
go on2 I don’t know what's going on.
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go on2 I don't know what's going on.
go ahead
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They've decided to go ahead with the plans to build 50 new houses on the site.
go down
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If one of the file servers goes down, you lose the whole network.
Sour
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Rachel sampled the wine. It was sour.
Revise
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The college has revised its plans because of local objections.
in the footsteps
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He is a doctor and expects his son to follow in his footsteps.
Fictional
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The novel is set in the fictional German town of Kreiswald.
Detective
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Sherlock Holmes is a famous fictional detective.
Novel
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The novels of Charles Dickens are famous around the world.
Flock
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People have been flocking to the exhibition.
Plead
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He's probably going to plead guilty.
Offence
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His solicitor said he committed the offence because he was heavily in debt.
Solve
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More than 70 percent of murder cases were solved last year.
Resemble
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He grew up to resemble his father.
Feature
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Her eyes were her best feature.
Blindness
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Some people suffer from 'face blindness'.
Clue
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Police have found a vital clue.
Assume
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I didn’t see your car, so I assumed you'd gone out.
Disability
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Public places are becoming more accessible to people with disabilities.
Misleading
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The article was misleading, and the newspaper has apologised.
Conditio
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People suffering from this condition should not smoke.
Embarrassing
She asked a lot of embarrassing questions.
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Embarrassing
Pretty
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I'm pretty sure he'll say yes.
Facial
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Victor's facial expression didn't change.
be thrown
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I can be completely thrown if someone has their hair coloured.
Beard
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His beard has gone very grey this year.
contact lens
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I've thrown my glasses away now that I've got contact lenses.
Greet
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Belinda greeted her warmly.
Flatmate
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She's got two flatmates now.
Studio
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Andrea works in a design studio.
Jewellery
She wears a lot of gold jewellery.
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Jewellery
Tricky
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I can get you tickets for the show but it'll be tricky.
Identical
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The sisters were identical in appearance and character.
Client
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He's got a meeting with an important client.
Obviously
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We’re obviously going to need more help.
Faintly
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She smiled faintly.
Occurrence
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Flooding is a common occurrence in the area.
stand out
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Three of the cars we tested stood out from the rest.
Birthmark
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Paul had a birthmark on his left cheek.
Plot
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The plot was a little confusing.
Earplug
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I have to wear earplugs, otherwise I can't sleep.
Consciously
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She was probably not consciously aware of her true feelings.
Offend
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His remarks deeply offended many Scottish people.
Trigger
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The protests were triggered by spending cuts.
Reflection
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Can you see your reflection in the glass?
Hint
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There have been hints that he may take up coaching.
Strategy
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The police had a new strategy for dealing with crime.
come across1
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I came across and old diary in her desk.
come across2
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He comes across as a very intelligent sensitive man.
come up with
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We’ve been asked to come up with some new ideas.
come round
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It took him a while to come round to the idea.
come down with
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I think I'm coming down with a cold.
come into
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She’ll come into quite a lot of money when her father dies.
come out
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When are the exam results coming out?
come up
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With Christmas coming up, people don't have much money to spare.
fancy dress
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We're going to a fancy dress party tomorrow.
Wig
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Everyone is wearing a wig at the party.
Minor
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We have made some minor changes to the programme.
Speculate
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She refused to speculate.
go blank
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My heart began to race and my mind went blank.
lose your mind
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Nicholas stared at her as if she'd lost her mind.
bear in mind
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Thanks for your ideas. I'll bear them in mind.
be in two minds
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I was in two minds about whether or not to go out with him.
cross somebody's mind
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It never crossed my mind that Lisa might be lying.
slip somebody's mind
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It had completely slipped her mind that Dave still had a key to the house.
put somebody's mind at rest
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If you're worried, see a doctor to set your mind at rest.
take somebody's mind off something
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Going back to work helped take my mind off Ian's illness.
Record
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I try to record every film I see in my diary.
Preserve
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It's so important to preserve our rainforests, as they're home to millions of animals.
Maintain
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Britain wants to maintain its position as a world power.
Reflect
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He had time to reflect on his successes and failures.
Consider
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I seriously considered resigning.
Approximately
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The disease affects approximately 10 percent of the adult population.
Remaining
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The few remaining guests were in the kitchen.
Significant
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Please inform us if there are any significant changes in your plans.
Meaningless
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He said a few meaningless words to his hostess and looked round the room.
Handful
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The boy picked up a handful of stones and started throwing them at us.
Delete
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His name was deleted from the list.
Fraction
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I got these shoes at a fraction of the original price.
Vacant
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Only a few apartments are vacant.
in reality
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In reality, violent crimes are still extremely rare.
Valuable
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Their most valuable belongings were locked in a safe in the bedroom.
Worthless
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The house was full of worthless junk.
Unsociable
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Her colleagues were unsociable.
Suport
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Local people have given us a lot of support in our campaign.
Volunteer
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Most of the relief work was done by volunteers.
time flies
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They say time flies when you're having fun.
ahead of your time
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Colerige's understanding of the human mind was way ahead of his time.
Conversational
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The article was written in straightforward, almost conversational language.
Straightforward
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This area of law is far from straightforward.
Compromise
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To stop the arguments they decided on a compromise.
Conservation
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She got a job with a conservation magazine.
pin numer
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I couldn’t remember the pin number for my credit card.
Forgetful
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He's become very forgetful recently.
Wallet
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I've only got about £10 in my wallet.
lose your temper
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It was hot and I was beginning to lose my temper.
Owe
I must write soon.
empezar lección
I owe Shaun a letter
Apology
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She finally received an apology from the company.
by accident
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I met her quite by accident.
Coma
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He was in a coma for nearly a week.
Curtain
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Ella drew the curtains and switched on the light.
Voice
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He recognised her voice instantly.
Stranger
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Children must not talk to strangers.
Accent
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He had a strong Irish accent.
Shrug
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I just shrugged my shoulders and ignored him.
Eyebrow
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He's got thick bushy eyebrows.
cross your fingers
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She hung the washing out, then crossed her fingers for a dry day.
roll your eyes
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Lucy rolled her eyes as Tom sat down beside her.
Gesture
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Jim raised his hands in a despairing gesture.
Comment
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People were always commenting on his size.
fed up
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She felt tired and a bit fed up.
Copy
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Could you copy this letter and send it out, please?
Pronounce
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How do you pronounce your last name?
Rude
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I didn’t mean to be rude, but I had to leave early.
Aware
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The children are aware of the dangers of walking alone at night.
Privacy
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With seven people squashed in one house, you don't get much privacy.
Exception
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It's been cold, but today's an exception.
Arogant
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He was unbearably arrogant.
Helpline
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I work for a customer service helpline.
Interact
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Lucy interacts well with other children in the class.
non-verbal
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Men may be more aware of non-verbal communication.
body language
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body language
It was obvious from Luke's body language that he was nervous.
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It was obvious from Luke's body language that he was nervous.
Awful
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These clues tell you an awful lot about someone's personality.
Throat
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She fingered the pearls at her throat.
native tongue
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Her native tongue is Spanish, but she also speaks English and Portuguese.
not speak a word of
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I don’t speak a word of French.
have a big mouth
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Don't tell her anything - she has such a big mouth.
Forgive
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I've tried to forgive him for what he said.
tell the difference
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I can't tell the difference between the twins.
tell a joke
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He told us a really good joke.
tell a lie
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He told me a lie.
talk rubbish
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You do talk rubbish sometimes.
tell a secret
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Let me tell you a secret.
talk sense
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She talks a lot of sense.
talk to yourself
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I often talk to myself.
it goes without saying
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It goes without saying that the internet is a good source of information.
actions speak louder than words
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I've always thought that actions speak louder than words.
say the word
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Anywhere you want to go, just say the word.
say for yourself
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What have you got to say for yourself?
generally speaking
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Generally speaking, large breeds of dog are becoming less popular.
speak your mind
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He was a tough politician who wasn't afraid to speak his mind.
Mumble
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He bumped into someone and mumbled an apology.
Mutter
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Elsie muttered something I couldn’t catch and walked off.
Whisper
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You don't have to whisper, no one can hear us.
Unacceptable
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I found her attitude totally unacceptable.
Applause
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He left the stage to rapturous applause.
Tip
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Did you tip the waiter?
Paraphrase
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If you don't know how to say something, try to use a paraphrase.
Bark
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The dog always barks at strangers.
Growl
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The dog growled at me.
Lick
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The dog jumped up and licked her face.
Sniff
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He opened the milk and sniffed it.
mark its territory
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A dog uses urine to mark its territory.
wag its tail
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Every time my dog sees me it wags its tail.
Psychologist
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He is a psychologist who studies dog behaviour.
Anthropologist
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He is an anthropologist with several years experience in the field.
Engaging
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He had an engaging smile.
Intensity
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The intensity of the hurricane was frightening.
Affection
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Bart had a deep affection for the old man.
Devote
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He devoted his energies to writing films.
Rat
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A lot of people keep rats as pets.
Crow
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There are two crows in the garden.
Cockroach
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She screamed when she saw the cockroach.
Irritation
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The heavy traffic is a source of irritation.
Puzzle
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She enjoys doing word puzzles.
Confirm
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New evidence has confirmed the first witness' story.
Signal
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At a prearranged signal the lights went out.
Perspective
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His father's death gave him a whole new perspective.
come along for the ride
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A couple of friends had come along for the ride.
receptor cel
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Sniffing objects gets smells to the brain via receptor cells.
Convey
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Convey
All this information can be conveyed in a simple diagram.
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All this information can be conveyed in a simple diagram.
Mating
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Mating happens in the springtime.
Scent
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Dogs like to leave their scent on lampposts.
Pack
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He has done research into wild dog packs.
Puppy
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They've just got a six-month old puppy.
Hunting
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The puppies lick their mother's faces on return from hunting.
Welcome
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I must be there to welcome my guests.
Exaggeration
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It would be an exaggeration to say that we were close friends.
Mammal
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All mammals tend to produce the same kinds of sounds.
take advantage of
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Don’t lend them the car - they're taking advantage of you!
Range
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Your blood pressure is well within the normal range.
Pitch
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Dogs can hear things at a higher pitch than humans can.
Frequency
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Dolphins produce a high frequency sound.
Vocal
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Allison's vocal style is influenced by country and blues music.
Domesticate
Dogs developed a wider vocal range as they became domesticated.
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domesticate
Reassurance
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Parents are looking for reassurance about their children's safety.
Guidance
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I asked my manager for guidance on my career.
Inspect
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I got out of the car to inspect the damage.
spy on
empezar lección
She sent you to spy on me, didn't she?
comings and goings
empezar lección
Beds are arranged so that patients can watch the comings and goings of visitors and staff.
Tire
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As we neared the summit, we were tiring fast.
Character
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He has a cheerful but quiet character.
contrary to popular belief
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Contrary to popular belief, a desert can be very cold.
Wolves
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Wolves hunt in packs.
Interpret
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His refusal to work late was interpreted as a lack of commitment to the company.
his bark is worse than his bite
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Don't worry, her bark is worse than her bite!
let the cat out of the bag
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Oh dear! I think I let the cat out of the bag.
put the cat among the pigeons
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So she really put the cat among the pigeons by announcing she was getting married.
a big fish in a little pond
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She was a big fish in a little pond at school.
have kittens
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She's having kittens about what to do next.
kill two birds with one stone
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That way we could kill two birds with one stone.
water off a duck's back
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Her comments to him were like water off a duck's back.
make a beeline
Rob always makes a beeline for beautiful women.
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make a beeline
charge somebody with
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Gibbons has been charged with murder.
Breed
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All modern rabbits have been bred from the European wild rabbit.
Cancer
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A lot of cancers can now be treated successfully.
Ape
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But even apes can only produce a very small number of sounds.
Genetic
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The colour of your hair is genetic, as it the colour of your eyes.
Species
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There are several species of deer living in these woods.
Reproduce
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The turtles return to the coast to reproduce.
Dolphin
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Dolphins can copy whistles.
Whale
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Whales swim for months without stopping.
Parrot
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Parrots are famous for copying sounds.
Dissimilar
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Madonna's career is not dissimilar to Cher's.
Eager
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I was eager to get back to work as soon as possible.
shed light on Recent research has shed light on the causes of the disease.
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shed light on Recent research has shed light on the causes of the disease.
Simplistic
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This is a very simplistic approach to the problem.
Westerner
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As a westerner, I was confused by some of the Japanese traditions at first.
Glance
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The man glanced nervously at his watch.
Rooftop
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Spectators stood on rooftops to watch the parade.
Invisible
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The plane is meant to be invisible to radar.
Resident
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The town's residents were unhappy with the council's decision.
Leap
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With one leap, the dog flew from the riverbank into the water.
Handstand
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He did an amazing handstand on the edge of the roof.
Breakdance
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He had always wanted to be famous breakdancer.
Acrobatics
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He combines his dance moves with acrobatics.
be at the forefront
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He now finds himself at the forefront of a young sport.
Adventurous
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Andy isn’t a very adventurous cook.

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