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impartial
We offer impartial advice on tax and insurance.
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not involved in a particular situation, and therefore able to give a fair opinion or piece of advice
realistic
It’s just not realistic to expect a promotion so soon.
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judging and dealing with situations in a practical way according to what is actually possible rather than what you would like to happen
disclose
He refused to disclose the identity of the politician.
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to make something publicly known, especially after it has been kept secret
unsubstantiated
Apart from an unsubstantiated allegation of fraud ten years ago, he has a clean record.
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not proved to be true
insubstantial
The evidence seemed very insubstantial until the main witness spoke.
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not solid, large, strong or definite
footage
The police are examining CCTV footage to try to trace Jackson’s movements that night.
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film or video showing a particular event
murder
The four accused men all deny murder.
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the crime of deliberately killing someone
assassination
The president narrowly escaped an assassination attempt.
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the act of murdering an important person
character assassination
The campaign was accused of character assassination because of its negative adverts.
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an unfair attack on someone’s character
bend the truth
It would be bending the truth to say Rua is an experienced doctor: she’s in her last year of medical school.
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to say something that is not completely true
credible
He was unable to give a credible explanation for his behaviour.
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deserving or able to be believed or trusted
creditable
She did a creditable job of impersonating the singer.
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deserving praise or approval
publicity stunt
Was the prime minister’s much
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something that is only done to get publicity
reported illness a publicity stunt?
interpretation
One possible interpretation is that they want you to resign.
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the way in which someone explains or understands an event, information, someone’s actions etc.
interplay
Military leaders are seeking to improve the interplay between their troops and civilian populations.
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the way in which two people or things affect each other
brief
The president has been fully briefed on the current situation at the airport.
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to give (someone) all the information about a situation that they will need
disclose
It was disclosed that £3.5 million was needed to modernise the building.
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to make (something) publicly known, especially after it has been kept secret
substantiate
García offered little evidence to substantiate his claims.
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to prove the truth of (something that someone has said, claimed etc.)
misrepresent
These statistics grossly misrepresent the reality.
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to deliberately give a wrong description of (someone’s opinions or of a situation)
smear
This article is a blatant attempt to smear the party leadership.
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to tell an untrue story about (someone important) in order to make people lose respect for them – used especially in newspapers
pitch
The Education Secretary is planning to pitch the new curriculum to headteachers at the conference.
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to present an idea or concept to someone in a way that they will accept it
probe
I don’t want to probe too deeply into your personal affairs.
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to ask questions in order to find things out, especially things that other people do not want you to know
unearth
The enquiry unearthed some disturbing evidence.
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to find (information or the truth about something or someone)
expose
The report exposes the weaknesses of modern medical practice.
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to show the truth about (someone or something), especially when it is bad
proofread
Always proofread your assignments carefully before submitting them.
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to read through (something that is written or printed) in order to correct any mistakes in it
sensationalise
The media often sensationalise crime.
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to deliberately make (something) seem as strange, exciting or shocking as possible – used to show disapproval
plagiarise
He accused other scientists of plagiarising his research.
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to take words or ideas from another person’s work and use them in your work, without stating that they are not your own

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