unit 7

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stay abreast of (sth)
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to make sure that you know all the most recent facts or information about particular subject or situation
bite off more then one can chew
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to try to do more than you are able to to do
mental faculties
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a natural ability, such as the ability to see, hear, or think clearly
a means to an end
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something that you do only to achive a result, not because you want to do it or because it is important
rein (sth/sb) in
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to start to control a situation more strictly
the open road
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used to say that there is not much traffic or anything to stop you getting somewhere
set (sb/sth) back
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to delay the progress or development of something, or delay someone from finishing something
spoilt for choice
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to have so many good things to choose from that you cannot decide which one to choose
steer clear of (sb/sth)
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to avoid someone or something unpleasant or difficult
think (sth) up
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to produce a new idea, name etc. by thinking
(political) fermentation
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a process in which political change is causing great trouble or excitement in a country
be dead set on (sth)
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be determined about sth
investment capital
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money or property, especially when it is used to start a business or to produce more wealth
go over the top
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to say or do something that is extreme or unreasonable, so that it seems stupid or offensive
proclemation
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an offical public statement about something that is important, or when someone makes such a statement
flit
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move swiftly and lightly
beverage
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a hot or cold drink
oscillate
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move or swing back and forth in a regular rhythm
(public) outcry
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a collective expression of strong disapproval or protest by a large group of people, typically in response to perceived injustices, government actions, or social issues
invigorating
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making one feel strong, healthy, and full of energy
clientele
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clients collectively, regulars
herald
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a person or thing viewed as a sign that something is about to happen
envisage
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contemplate or conceive of as a possibility or a desirable future event
unorthodox
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contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted; not orthodox
sceptic
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a person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions
disposable
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intended to be used once or for a short time and then thrown away
axe
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end, cancel, or dismiss suddenly and ruthlessly to save money
must
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something that you must do or must have
fraternity
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a group of people sharing a common profession or interests
progression
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the process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state
replenish
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fill (something) up again
enhance
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intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of
nomadic
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anything that involves moving around a lot
banter
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the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
unequivocal
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leaving no doubt; unambiguous
pool
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to combine your money with money from a number of other people for shared use
blow
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an action or event that causes difficulty or sadness for someone
emissions
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the production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation
stamina
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the bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity, endurance

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