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.
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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
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She sent you to spy on me, didn't she?
comings and goings
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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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