SHREK
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the state of being under a magic spell
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terrible and frightening
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prevail (against/over something) (of ideas, opinions, etc.) to be accepted, especially after a struggle or an argument
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(in the Middle Ages) a man of high social rank who had a duty to fight for his king. Knights are often shown in pictures riding horses and wearing armour.
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grind something (down/up) | grind something (to/into something) to break or press something into very small pieces between two hard surfaces or using a special machine
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to say officially that somebody/something has a particular character or name; to describe somebody/something in a particular way
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the act or process of helping people go and live in a new country or area; the act of going to live in a new country or area
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buildings, services, equipment, etc. that are provided for a particular purpose
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a very large rock which has been shaped by water or the weather
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an area of ground that is very wet or covered with water and in which plants, trees, etc. are growing
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a person who is eligible for something or to do something, is able to have or do it because they have the right qualifications, are the right age, etc.
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a young woman who is not married
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very ugly or unpleasant
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meat from a calf (= a young cow)
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to start to do something new or difficult
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a fungus with a round flat or curved head and a short stem. Many types of toadstool are poisonous.
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a person who is living in a building or on land without permission and without paying rent
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throttle somebody to attack or kill somebody by pressing their throat in order to stop them from breathing
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to begin a siege of a town, building, etc.
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decapitate somebody/something to cut off somebody’s head
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a small organ near the stomach that controls the quality of the blood cells
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(of plants or seeds) to produce new leaves or buds; to start to grow
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a frozen dessert (= a sweet dish) made with cream and eggs and with fruit, chocolate, etc. to make it taste sweet
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(informal) stupid
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an animal used for heavy work such as carrying or pulling things
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to let saliva come out of your mouth
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the chemical element sulphur
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a statement admitting something that you are ashamed or embarrassed about; the act of making such a statement
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tackle something to make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation
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used to show that you are slightly annoyed or surprised; used to emphasize something
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whip somebody/something to hit a person or an animal hard with a whip, as a punishment or to make them go faster or work harder
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reek (of something) to smell very strongly of something unpleasant
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to make somebody fall suddenly and deeply in love with you
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a person that you make friends with by writing letters or emails, often somebody you have never met
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in a way that exists or continues forever without an end
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to feel grateful to somebody for their help, kind behaviour, etc.
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a horse to ride on
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something you receive as well as your wages for doing a particular job
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to affect somebody/something in an unpleasant or harmful way
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calm and serious and deserving respect
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to force liquid, food, etc. out of your mouth
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a plant grown for its grain that is used to produce the flour for bread, cakes, pasta, etc.; the grain of this plant
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a strong, very unpleasant smell (SYNONYM reek)
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to start to be seen
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to still/once again have a good chance of winning a game or succeeding in an activity that you are taking part in
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higher than normal
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to pull something/somebody hard, quickly and suddenly
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kind, gentle and loving
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unable to see the difference between some colours, especially red and green; unable to see colours at all
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await somebody/something to wait for somebody/something
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a sudden short feeling of pain
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a piece of equipment for cooking meat that turns it around on a long straight piece of metal (called a spit)
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a dish of meat and/or vegetables cooked slowly in liquid in a container that has a lid (= cover)
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brag (to somebody) (about/of something) | brag that... | + speech to talk too proudly about something you own or something you have done
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strange and frightening (SYNONYM creepy)
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an occasion when a person is stabbed with a knife or other pointed object
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(of power, property, etc.) to belong to somebody/something legally
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offensive and unacceptable (SYNONYM scandalous)
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valuable or important and not to be wasted
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completely unreasonable, especially in a way that shocks or annoys you
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