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Question 1

noun

1-the force that keeps an object moving:
2- the quality that keeps an event developing or making progress after it has started:

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momentum

/məˈmen.t̬əm/

1- The spacecraft will fly around the earth to gain/gather momentum for its trip to Jupiter.
2- The play loses momentum (= becomes less interesting, energetic, etc.) by its half way stage.
Thеrе aге rеasons Ьoth for thе long dеlay and why thе Evolution theory finally bеgan to gain momеntum.

Question 2

adj

always being careful to notice things, especially possible danger

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vigilant

/ˈvɪdʒ.əl.ənt/

Following the bomb scare at the airport, the staff have been warned to be extra vigilant.

Question 3

noun

something you buy or keep to help you remember a holiday or special event

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souvenir /ˌsuː.vəˈnɪr/

We brought back a few souvenirs from our holiday in Mexico.

Question 4

verb

(of two teams, etc.) to have the same number of points

synonym draw

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tie (with somebody)

1. England tied 2–2 with Germany in the first round.
2. tie for something: They tied for second place.
   tie something: The scores are tied at 3–3. Last night’s vote was tied.

Question 5

noun

1. the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened
2. the ability of a substance to return to its usual shape after being bent, stretched, or pressed

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resilience /rɪˈzɪl.jəns/

1. Trauma researchers emphasize the resilience of the human psyche.
2. The plant fibre has incredible strength and resilience.

Question 6

noun

sympathy that you feel for somebody when a person in their family or that they know well has died; an expression of this sympathy

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condolences /kənˈdəʊləns/

• Accept my condolences
• to give/offer/express your condolences
• Our condolences go to his wife and family.
• a letter of condolence

Question 7

noun

Represents bravery and strength of character in difficult situations. It also refers to very small particles of stone or sand.

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grit /ɡrɪt/

Question 8

adj

Extremely funny and causing a lot of laughter

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hilarious /hɪˈler.i.əs/

Synonym : uproarious

He didn’t like the film at all - I thought it was hilarious.

Question 9

verb

to be moving around quietly in a place trying not to be seen or heard:

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prowl /praʊl/

• Wolves are on the prowl

Question 10

adj

not capable of being imagined or grasped mentally; unbelievable

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inconceivable

Since is inconceivable that all religions can be right, the most reasonable conclusion is that they are all wrong. Hitchens

Question 11

noun

A law that forces people to stay indoors after a particular time at night, or the time people must be indoors

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curfew

Question 12

phr v

To discuss a problem with someone before deciding what to do

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Talk sth <-> over
[+with]

Question 13

idiom

Slightly ill

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under the weather
You look a bit under the weather

Question 14

adj

A part of your body that is … is bigger than usual, esp because you are ill or injured

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swollen

Question 15

THESAURUS

to believe that something is true when it is not

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be under the impression (that)

I’m sorry, I was under the impression that you were the manager

Question 16

idiom

idiom describes the idea that poor-quality input will inevitably lead to poor-quality output?

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Garbage in, garbage out

• He’s filling his head with nonsense, so it’s not surprising he doesn’t seem very bright. Garbage in, garbage out, as they say.”

Question 17

adj

Bad and unsuccessful

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dismal

• Parents are often dismal role models.

Question 18

verb

To annoy someone very much by doing something that they do not like

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antagonize
/ænˈtæɡ.ə.naɪz/

• Do not antagonize your customers.

Question 19

noun

These figures, known as …, were carved on Easter Island, eastern Polynesia, by the Rapa Nui people ça 1250-1500

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Moai

Question 20

adj

excellent, or beautiful and impressive:

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splendid

/ˈsplen.dɪd/

• Guy P. Harrison does a splendid job of critically examining the many reasons people offer in support of their religious beliefs.

Question 21

noun

Someone who supports a particular party, person or set of idea

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adherent

/ədˈhɪr.ənt/

• Adherents of contradictory religions.

Question 22

adj

… sentences, explanations, arguments, etc. are unreasonably long and difficult to understand:

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convoluted

/ˈkɑːn.və.luː.t̬ɪd/

• His grammar explanations are terribly convoluted.
• Her book is full of long, convoluted sentences.

Question 23

noun Formal

A very strong feeling for or belief in it

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ferver

• “Religious fervour” → شور مذهبی
• “Fervour of love” → حرارت عشق

Question 24

verb

(especially of moving objects) to hit something violently:

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collide

/kəˈlaɪd/

• The two vans collided at the crossroads.

Question 25

# verb to say that something that somebody else has said is wrong, and that the opposite is true

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**contradict** | /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkt/ ## Footnote * Very different religions **contradict** each other and cancel out each other's creditability.

Question 26

# **philosophy** (c. 494 – c. 434 BCE) was a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher who proposed that all matter is composed of four "roots" or elements: earth, air, fire, and water.

Answer 26

**Empedocles** ## Footnote * Thе idеa that all organisms (inсluding humans) arе gеnеratеd by natural mеans from othег forms has anсiеnt roots. Aristotlе tеlls us that **Empedocles** (fifth сеntury в.с.в.) toyеd with suсh thoughts. Page 1

Question 27

# phrasal verb If you .... .. .... A plan or idea, you think of it and suggest it

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**come up with** ## Footnote * Several of the members have **come up with** suggestions of their own.

Question 28

# adj happening or done in a natural, often sudden way, without any planning or without being forced:

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**Spontaneous** | /spɑːnˈteɪ.ni.əs/ ## Footnote * His jokes seemed **spontaneous**, but were in fact carefully prepared beforehand. * approving She's such a **spontaneous**, lively woman.

Question 29

# noun the areas that form the edge of a town or city

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**the outskirts** ## Footnote * The factory is in/on **the outskirts** of New Delhi.

Question 30

# noun a detailed plan or route of a journey:

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**itinerary** ## Footnote * The tour operator will arrange transport and plan your **itinerary**.

Question 31

# adj having strong feelings of sadness or sympathy, because of something someone has said or done:

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**moved** ## Footnote * When she told me about her daughter's death, I was too **moved** even to speak.

Question 32

# idiom to accept an unpleasant fact or situation after dealing with it for a while

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**get over** ## Footnote * They’re upset that you didn’t call, but they’ll **get over** it.

Question 33

# Archeology The Swiss Army knife of the stone age

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**handaxe** ## Footnote * The pointed end could be used as a drill, while the long blades on either side would cut trees or meat or scrape bark or skins

Question 34

# **1.2–1.4 MILLION YEARS OLD** A handaxe, built by a piece of volcanic rock, it was found in East Africa

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**Olduvai Handaxe** ## Footnote * it was found in East Africa, at Olduvai Gorge, the great cleft in the savannah in Tanzania.

Question 35

# noun If you can shape a stone you can shape a .... A history of the world in 100 objects. Pg 17

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**Sentence** ## Footnote * Recently, scientists have looked at what happens neurologically when a stone tool is being made. They have used modern hospital scanners to see which bits of the brain are activated as knappers work their stone. Surprisingly, the areas of the modern brain that you use when you’re making a handaxe overlap considerably with those you use when you speak. It now seems very likely that if you can shape a stone you can shape a sentence.

Question 36

# idiom Make something stop happening

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**put an end to something**

Question 37

# phrasal verb to be similar to an older member of your family in appearance or character:

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**take after** ## Footnote * He **takes after** his mother/his mother's side of the family.

Question 38

# grammar This tense is used to describe an action that will be completed by a certain point in the future.

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**Future Perfect Tense** ## Footnote Example: **"We will have elected a representative next year"**

Question 39

# noun someone who is elected to speaks or does something officially for another person or group of people:

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**representative** | /ˌrep.rɪˈzen.t̬ə.t̬ɪv/

Question 40

# grammar A verb form typically used to form perfect tenses (e.g., present perfect, past perfect, future perfect) or the passive voice.

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**past participle** ## Footnote * In "We will have elected a representative next year," the word "elected" is the **past participle** of the verb "elect." It is used with "will have" to indicate the action will be completed by a specific future time.

Question 41

Provided by the doctors (also known is **physicians** ), or nurse who the patient goes to first when they have a problem

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**Primary care**

Question 42

# Healthcare jargon A visit by a healthcare professional to a patient in their own home to provide medical services.

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**Home Visit** ## Footnote - This can include doctors, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare providers. - Services provided: assessment and monitoring of health conditions, medication management, wound care, physical therapy and rehabilitation, patient education and counseling, palliative care and end-of-life care. - Benefits: convenience and comfort, personalized care, improved outcomes, reduced burden on caregivers.

Question 43

# healthcare jargon A doctor who does the job of another. Doctor who is ill or on holiday

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**locum** /ˈloʊ.kəm/ also (**locum tenens**) | /ˈloʊ.kəm/

Question 44

# healthcare jargon One that can be cured through treatment

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**Acute Condition** ## Footnote A health condition that: * Begins suddenly * Has a short duration (days or weeks) * Is often severe Key Characteristics: * Rapid onset * Short duration * Specific cause * Treatment focuses on resolving the immediate problem Examples: * Common cold * Influenza (flu) * Strep throat * Appendicitis * Broken bone * Acute bronchitis

Question 45

# healthcare jargon Provided by specialists in special clinics or hospitals

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**Secondary care**

Question 46

# Test Patients are ______ to a specialist by their doctors. a) prescribed b) suggested c) referred d) recommended

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**c) referred to**

Question 47

# healthcare jargon A group of tissues that work together to perform a specific function in the body.

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**organ**

Question 48

# healthcare jargon A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.

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**ophthalmologist** ## Footnote * They can perform eye exams, prescribe glasses or contact lenses, and treat various eye diseases and conditions.

Question 49

# healthcare jargon A medical doctor who focuses on the cardiovascular (heart and blood vessels) system.

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**Cardiologist**

Question 50

# noun Disapproval An idea or phrase which has been used so much that it is no longer interesting or effective or no longer has much meaning

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**Cliché**

Question 51

# phrase Used to suggest that there is no obvious or easy answer to the question being asked

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**what on earth** ## Footnote (How/ why / what / where) : **How on earth** did that happen?

Question 52

# phrase Disapproval When you are critical of somebody because they decide too quickly that something is true when they do not know as the fact

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**jump to (a) conclusion**

Question 53

# noun One of two parts like arms on the bodies of some sea creatures, such as seals and penguins, used for swimming

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**flipper**

Question 54

# noun A small cheap restaurant that is open all day

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**diner** /ˈdaɪ.nɚ/ ## Footnote * The people who are having dinner in a restaurant can be referred to as **diners** : they sat in a corner, away from other **diners**.

Question 55

#phrase [ plural ] 1. used when speaking informally to a group of people 2. someone's parents

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**folks** /fəʊk/

Question 56

# phr v To do an amount of work

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**get through (sth)** ## Footnote ✓ we've got a lot of work to **get through**. ✓ She **got through** half the application form this morning.

Question 57

# n C2 formal 1. a long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done for a higher college or university degree 2. the main idea, opinion, or theory of a person, group, piece of writing, or speech

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**thesis** plural **theses** | /ˈθiː.sɪs/ ## Footnote 1. a doctoral **thesis** (= for a PhD) 2. Their main **thesis** was that war was inevitable.

Question 58

# phr v To experience a difficult or unpleasant situation, feeling etc

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**go through** ## Footnote ✓ He is **going through** a divorce at the moment. ✓ When you're **going through** a crisis, it often helps to talk to someone.

Question 59

# phr v To read sth carefully from beginning to end in order to check details or find mistakes

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**read sth <---> over/through** ## Footnote ✓ **Read the contract over** carefully before you sign it.

Question 60

# phr v to examine or look at something in a careful or detailed way

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**go over**

Question 61

# verb To express formal support or approval for someone or something

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**endorse** ## Footnote ✓ the prime minister is unlikely to **endorse** this view.

Question 62

# adj Polite, confident and relaxed, sometimes in an insincere way

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**suave** /swɑːv/ | SYN **SMOOTH** ## Footnote A **suave** and sophisticated gentleman

Question 63

# adjective 1. A ...... woman has a soft, curved, sexually attractive body 2. An experience or object gives you a lot of pleasure because it feels extremely soft and comfortable or it sounds or looks extremely beautiful:

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**Voluptuous** | /vəˈlʌp.tʃu.əs/ ## Footnote 1. a **voluptuous** body/mouth/figure 2. such **voluptuous** pleasure / I sank into the bed's **voluptuous** warmth.

Question 64

# **adjective** MEDICAL formal or specialized (especially of flesh) cut or torn

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**lacerated** /ˈlæs.ə.reɪ.t̬ɪd/ ## Footnote * He was taken to hospital with a leg so badly **lacerated** that it had to be [amputated](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/amputate?q=amputated). * a **lacerated** liver

Question 65

# noun [uncountable] a thick liquid produced inside the nose and other parts of the body: | TOPICS BodyC2

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**mucus** | /ˈmjuː.kəs/ ## Footnote * **Mucus** is made by **mucus glands**, which are located in the mouth, nose, throat, stomach, intestines, and vagina. Healthy, normal **mucus** is clear and made up of water, salt, proteins, and antibodies.

Question 66

# noun [uncountable] 1. the problem of being unable to breathe through your nose because it is blocked, usually during an infection: 2. a situation in which there is too much traffic and movement is difficult: | C1

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**congestion** | /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/ ## Footnote 1. This spray helps to ease nasal **congestion**. 2. Major airports will need new runways to relieve **congestion**.

Question 67

# idiom to be friendly with each other immediately:

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**hit it off (with someone)** ## Footnote * We had similar ideas about the show, and the two of us **hit it off** right away.

Question 68

# adj 1. A child or young person who is ....... is not allowed to go out as a punishment: 2. Someone who is .... makes good decisions and does not say or do stupid things:

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**grounded** | /ˈɡraʊn.dɪd/ ## Footnote 1. I stayed out til 1 am last night and now I'm **grounded** for a week. 2. He's very **grounded** even though he has so much money.

Question 69

# verb **[intransitive] + adv./prep**. to go somewhere secretly, trying to avoid being seen | SYNONYM **creep**

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**sneak** | /sniːk/ ## Footnote * We **sneaked out** through the back door. * Did you **sneak into** my room while I was asleep? * I caught him trying to **sneak in** without paying. * I **snuck up** the stairs.

Question 70

# verb / adj 1. (**verb**) to cause to stay in a liquid, especially in order to become soft or clean, or to improve flavour: 2. **(adjective)** (of a slope) rising or falling at a sharp angle:

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**steep** | /stiːp/ ## Footnote 1. **Steep** Tea bag 2 - 4 minutes 2. It's a **steep** climb to the top of the mountain, but the view is worth it. **Sweep** : to clean a room, surface, etc. using a broom

Question 71

# adv 1. very well or to a great degree: 2. in a way that is physically attractive in a traditionally male way:

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**handsomely** | /ˈhæn.səm.li/ ## Footnote 1. ***reward someone handsomely*** : She said if his results were good, she would reward him **handsomely**. 2. At six feet, Farzad was **handsomely** athletic.

Question 72

a leadership style that emphasizes self-awareness, genuine values, and transparent relationships.

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**Authentic leadership** ## Footnote It's about leading with integrity and building trust by being true to oneself.

Question 73

# Political science the belief that people should obey authority and rules, even when these are unfair or even when this means the loss of personal freedom | اقتدارگرایی

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**authoritarianism** | /əˌθɔːrəˈteriənɪzəm/ ## Footnote * During the Shah's period, Iran had a ***constitutional monarchy*** system, at least in theory. However, in practice, the Shah held significant power and the system often leaned towards **authoritarianism**.

Question 74

# noun 1. [countable, uncountable] an official order from a leader or a government that becomes the law 2. [countable] a decision that is made in court | TOPICS Law and justice **C2** TOPICS Preferences and decisions **C2**

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**decree** | /dɪˈkriː/ ## Footnote 1. Shah period : There was a parliament with elected members, but its power was often limited. The Shah could influence elections and sometimes bypassed the parliament with **decrees**. 2. a **decree** on property rights

Question 75

# idiom to give one's job, duties, etc., to another person | chiefly US

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**pass the torch (on)** * He is retiring and **passing the torch on** to his successor. * She says she's ready to **pass the torch**.

Question 76

# adjective 1. able to begin burning easily SYNONYM ***flammable*** 2. dangerous, volatile, or explosive.

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**combustible** | /kəmˈbʌstəbl/ from Latin combust- ‘burnt up’, from the verb comburere. ## Footnote 1. **combustible** material/gases 2. “We've arranged a society based on science and technology, in which nobody understands anything about science technology. And this ***combustible mixture of ignorance and power***, sooner or later, is going to blow up in our faces. (Karl Sagan) **OPP** ***incombustible***

Question 77

# noun [ C ] a person who is very interested in and involved with a particular subject or activity:

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**enthusiast** | /ɪnˈθuː.zi.æst/ ## Footnote * a keep-fit **enthusiast** * a model-aircraft **enthusiast**

Question 78

# Social Sciences a persuasion technique that involves suggesting the opposite of what you want to achieve.

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**Reverse Psychology** ## Footnote * The goal is to make the other person feel like they are making the decision, but in reality, they are being convinced to do what you want. * **Examples**: A parent telling their child, "You don't have to clean your room, I don't care." A salesperson saying, "I don't want to pressure you, but this is a limited-time offer."

Question 79

# noun [ C ] formal an idea or theory put together from different elements that may not be proved:

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**construct** | /ˈkɑːn.strʌkt/ ## Footnote * It's true that many people believe God is a human **construct**, while others believe in a divine being. * Marriage is a social **construct** that is found in most communities and cultures.

Question 80

# Religion studies name for the God of the Israelites, representing the biblical pronunciation of “YHWH,” the Hebrew name revealed to Moses in the book of Exodus.

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**Yahweh** ## Footnote * The name **YHWH**, consisting of the sequence of consonants Yod, Heh, Waw, and Heh, is known as the tetragrammaton.

Question 81

# noun 1. a thin, fast stream of liquid that comes out of a small opening (SYNONYM **spray**) 2. (informal, disapproving) a word used to refer to somebody short, young or unimportant that you do not like or that you find annoying

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**squirt** | /skwɝːt/ ## Footnote 1. Add 1-2 **squirts** of mouthwash concentrate and then [dilute](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/dilute) with water / a **squirt** of perfume 2. I caught my neighbour's son writing graffiti on our wall, **the little squirt**.

Question 82

# noun [ U ] ENVIRONMENT specialized the practice of growing only one crop or keeping only one type of animal on an area of farm land:

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**monoculture** | /ˈmɑː.noʊˌkʌl.tʃɚ/ ## Footnote * Extensive irrigation for corn **monoculture** depletes water resources.

Question 83

# adj showing strong disapproval and not showing respect: | SYN **disparaging**

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**derogatory** | /dɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/ ## Footnote * ***derogatory commen***t: He made some **derogatory comment** about her appearance. * Many people find this term **derogatory** and racist.

Question 84

# verb to force someone to experience something very unpleasant:

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**inflict** | /ɪnˈflɪkt/ ## Footnote * Armed with huge teeth and powerful jaws, the sea lion are very capable of **inflicting** serious woundson the orca. * **(be) inflicted on** The suffering **inflicted on** these children was unimaginable.

Question 85

# Verb to use methods such as visualization (= picturing something in your mind) and affirmation (= repeating positive phrases) to help you imagine achieving something you want, in the belief that doing so will make it more likely to happen:

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**manifest** ## Footnote * Famous sports personalities and performers spoke of **manifesting** their success in 2024

Question 86

# SOCIAL STUDIES noun a charge or list of charges either for services or on goods entering a country | Synonym **duty**

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**tariff** | /ˈter.ɪf/ ## Footnote * import **tariffs**

Question 87

# adj not easily or quickly noticed or seen, or not attracting attention:

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**inconspicuous** | /ˌɪn.kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/ ## Footnote * This type of bird is very **inconspicuous** because of its dull feathers. * At parties, he always stands in a corner and tries to look **inconspicuous**. * If you're concerned about potential staining, you can always do a patch test on an **inconspicuous** area of your clothing before spraying it with perfume.

Question 88

# adjective 1. caused by forces that cannot be explained by science 2. things that cannot be explained by science:

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**supernatural** | /ˌsuː.pɚˈnætʃ.ɚ.əl/ ## Footnote 1. Ghosts and evil spirits are **supernatural**. 2. I don't believe in **the supernatural**.

Question 89

# [ C ] informal 1. a person who knows a lot about and is very interested in a particular subject: 2. a pale, yellowish-brown colour:

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**buff** | /bʌf/ ## Footnote 1. a computer/opera/film **buff** 2. Is it available in **buff**?

Question 90

# noun [ C or U ] 1. action taken to improve or help a situation 2. action by a country to become involved in the affairs of another country when they have not been asked to do so

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**intervention** | /ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈven.ʃən/ ## Footnote 1. How exercise may be the ‘most potent medical **intervention** ever known' 2. ***intervention in something*** NATO **intervention** in the troubled region

Question 91

# adjective unsuitable, esp. for the particular time, place, or situation:

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**inappropriate** | /ˌɪn·əˈproʊ·pri·ət/ ## Footnote * His casual clothes were **inappropriate** for such a formal occasion.

Question 92

# adjective seeming larger, more important, better, or worse than it really is:

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**exaggerated** | /ɪɡˈzædʒ.ə.reɪ.t̬ɪd/ ## Footnote * **exaggerated** reports of the problem

Question 93

# noun [ U ] the substance in chillis (= small hot-tasting peppers) that gives them their hot taste

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**capsaicin** | /kæpˈseɪ.ɪ.sɪn/ ## Footnote * **Capsaicin** can reduce LDL cholesterol ("bad" cholesterol) and the high potassium content in chilies helps regulate blood pressure.  

Question 94

# phrase when you meet someoneand want to hear about their recent activities, you can ask: .... .... .... ... ?

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**What have you been up to?** ## Footnote * "**What have you been up to**?" is a phrase. It's a common and informal way to ask someone what they've been doing recently. It's often used as a greeting or conversation starter, especially when you haven't seen someone for a while.

Question 95

# phrase food that's cooked at home

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**homemade food** ## Footnote * Nothing beats the taste of **homemade food**, especially when it's made with love.

Question 96

# adj 1. The large salary made their offer even more appealing to him. 2. showing that you want people to help you or to show you sympathy

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**appealing** | /əˈpiːlɪŋ/ ## Footnote 1. When food is **appealing**, you want to eat it because it looks like it'll be tasty. OPPOSITE **unappealing** 2. ‘Would you really help?’ he said with an **appealing** look.

Question 97

# adj 1. having a strong taste or smell . syn **bitter** 2. direct and having a strong effect | TOPICS Cooking and eating C2

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**pungent** | /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/ ## Footnote 1. The marinade is more **pungent** than soy sauce. 2. **pungent** criticism

Question 98

# noun ​a party given by somebody who has just moved into a new home | TOPICS Houses and homes C1

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**housewarming** house-warming (also **house-warming party**) | /ˈhaʊs wɔːrmɪŋ/ ## Footnote * a **house-warming** present/gift

Question 99

# phrase To really, really like something and want more of it

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**can't get enough of** ## Footnote * She **can't get enough of** the chocolate cake. It's so delicious!

Question 100

# phrase * ​in the past * A phrase used to refer to a time in the past, often a period that the speaker remembers fondly or that contrasts with the present. It's usually a somewhat vague or unspecified time.

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**back in the day** ## Footnote * My dad's always talking about how great everything was **back in the day**. back in the **days** ***at a particular time in the past*** I was a fan **back in the days** when the band wasn't yet famous.

Question 101

# adjective 1. having a pleasant sweet taste or containing a lot of juice 2. (of a woman) very sexually attractive 3. (of an area of countryside) very green and attractive

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**luscious** | /ˈlʌʃ.əs/ ## Footnote 1. **luscious** ripe figs 2. a **luscious** blonde 3. **luscious** landscapes

Question 102

# phrase to criticize someone severely, or to treat someone unfairly:

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**be hard on someone** ## Footnote * Don't **be too hard on** him - he's new to the job. * A good manager knows exactly when to **be hard on** players and when to go easy on them. * Don't **be so hard on** yourself - you're doing great!

Question 103

# phrasal verb to fail to use an opportunity to enjoy or get an advantage from something:

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**miss out (on)** ## Footnote * Don't **miss out on** the fantastic bargains in our summer sale. * We didn't have a TV at home when I was young, and I felt as though I **missed out**

Question 104

# phrasal verb talk about recent personal news

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**catch up** ## Footnote * I haven't seen my cousin Lisa in months, so we're meeting tomorrow to **catch up**. I want to hear all about her new boyfriend!

Question 105

# idiom informal to decide how to deal with a situation as it develops rather than by having a plan to follow

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**play it by ear** ## Footnote * I’m not sure how many people are expected—we’ll just have to **play it by ear**.

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# noun a small amount of food or drink:

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**refreshment** | /rɪˈfreʃmənt/ ## Footnote * Light **refreshments** will be available after the meeting.

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# adjective difficult to do and causing a lot of worry or anxiety:

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**nerve-wracking** (also **nerve-racking**) | /ˈnɝːvˌræk.ɪŋ/ ## Footnote * One of my uncles is such an intense **nerve-wracking** sterrs freak.

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# informal humorous someone or something that is not at all important or deserving of respect: | noun [U] (**NOT IMPORTANT**)

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**chopped liver** ## Footnote * He didn't even say hello to me. What am I — **chopped liver**? * A score of 85% is not exactly **chopped liver** (= it is very good).

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# verb 1. to gradually become less, worse, or lower 2. to refuse

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**decline** | /dɪˈklaɪn/ ## Footnote 1. His interest in the project **declined** after his wife died. 2. He **declined** my offer.

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# phrase a sign in the zodiac that corresponds to a person's date of birth

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**horoscope sign**

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# figurative phrase to describe causing someone immense pain, suffering, or public humiliation. It suggests a complete and devastating defeat or ruin.

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**Nail someone through a cross** ## Footnote * The scandal **nailed him to a cross**, ending his political career.

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# adj making you remember or imagine something pleasant:

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**evocative** | /ɪˈvɑː.kə.t̬ɪv/ ## Footnote * **evocative** smells/sounds/music * **evocative** of something: Her new book is wonderfully **evocative** of village life.

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# noun 1. the part of your body where your legs join at the top, or the part of trousers or underwear that covers this area 2. the part of a tree where its trunk (= main stem) splits into two to form a "Y" shape | TOPICS Body C2

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**crotch** (also **crutch**) | /krɑːtʃ/

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# formal and technical term to eliminate waste from the body through the anus.

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**defecate** | /ˈdef.ə.keɪt/ ## Footnote 1. * It's essentially a more polite and medical way of saying "poo," "excrete," or "have a bowel movement.

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# adjective [ not gradable ] (esp. of something unpleasant) about to happen soon: | SYNONYM **imminent**

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**impending** | /ɪmˈpen·dɪŋ/ ## Footnote * warnings of **impending** danger/disaster

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# verb [ I or T ] to ask for information

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**inquire** (UK also **enquire**) | /ɪnˈkwaɪr/ ## Footnote * ***inquire about*** Shall I **inquire** about the price of tickets?

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# noun phrase something that is easy to obtain, achieve, or take advantage of:

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**low-hanging fruit** | /ˌloʊ.hæŋ.ɪŋ ˈfruːt/ ## Footnote * When cutting costs, many companies start with the **low-hanging fruit**: their ad budgets.

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# abbreviation used at the end of a written invitation to mean that you should tell the people who invited you whether or not you are coming:

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**RSVP** abbreviation for "répondez s’il vous plaît", French for "please reply" | /ˌɑːr.es.viːˈpiː/

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# noun [C ] a large piece of cloth that covers a table during a meal and protects or decorates it

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**tablecloth** | /ˈteɪ.bəl.klɑːθ/ ## Footnote * At some point the **tablecloth** was removed.

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# bouquet noun (FLOWERS) a group of flowers that have been fastened together and attractively arranged so that they can be given as a present or carried on formal occasions

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**bouquet** | /boʊˈkeɪ/ ## Footnote * a **bouquet** of flowers * Chris sent me a lovely **bouquet** when I was sick.

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# noun Formal ​the act of having sex

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**copulation** | /ˌkɑːpjuˈleɪʃn/ ## Footnote * **Copulation** occurs at the nest site.

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# adjective able to be filled with air to make it ready to use

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**inflatable** | /ɪnˈfleɪ.t̬ə.bəl/ ## Footnote * **inflatable** pillows/mattresses * this **inflatable** sac is unique to male dromedary camels

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# noun the sexual activity of moving the tongue across the female sex organs in order to give pleasure and excitement

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**cunnilingus** | /ˌkʌn.əˈlɪŋ.ɡəs/ ## Footnote Compare **fellatio** : the sexual activity of sucking or moving the tongue across the penis in order to give pleasure and excitement ----------- **Cunnus**: This is the Latin word for "vulva" or "pudenda." **Lingere**: This is the Latin verb meaning "to lick."

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# phrasal verb to return:

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**go back** ## Footnote * After being photographed, we **went back** inside. * ***go back for*** I'll have to **go back for** my umbrella. * ***go back to*** Do you think you'll ever **go back to** London?

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# noun [ C ] BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY specialized a chemical naturally, released in the brain to reduce pain, that in large amounts can make you feel relaxed or full of energy

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**endorphin** | /enˈdɔːr.fɪn/ ## Footnote Word Origin: 1970s: blend of endogenous and morphine.

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# phrasal verb to start to suffer from an illness, especially one that is not serious

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**come down with something** ## Footnote * I think **I'm coming down with** flu.

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# phrasal verb with pass BECOME UNCONSCIOUS

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**pass out** | /pæs/ ## Footnote * I was hit on the head and **passed out**.

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# phrasal verb with wear to stop having an effect or influence:

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**wear off** | /weər/ ## Footnote * The vaccine **wears off** after 10 years. * The novelty of married life was beginning to **wear off**.

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# conjunction حرف ربط in a way that suggests something

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**as though** also--> as if | /æz ðoʊ/ ## Footnote * It sounds **as though** you had a good time. * I feel **as though** I sweat more than most people!

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# adjective 1. unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transport or money: 2. lacking what is necessary to leave a place or to get out of a situation:

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**stranded** | /ˈstræn.dɪd/ ## Footnote 1. He left me **stranded** in town with no car and no money for a bus. 2. **Mass** **Stranding**: Over 150 whales, specifically false killer whales, have become **stranded** on a remote beach in Tasmania, Australia.

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# noun [ U ] the activity of fighting a war, often including the weapons and methods that are used:

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**warfare** | /ˈwɔːr.fer/ ## Footnote * **Warfare** has played a key role in shaping our history, with defeat in battle often precipitating the decline of cultures, of empires, or more recently, of nation-states and victory leading to the acquisition of land, people, and resources.

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# noun [ C ] mainly US informal a house that is not in good condition, that someone buys with the intention of working on it, improving it, and increasing its value

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**fixer-upper** | /ˌfɪk.sɚˈʌp.ɚ/ ## Footnote * We could afford a large home here or a **fixer-upper** in San Francisco.

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# idiom to give someone help:

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**give someone a hand** (also **lend (someone) a hand**) ## Footnote * Could you **give me a hand** with these suitcases? * If it's too much work for just one person, let me know, and I'll **give you a hand**. You can depend on me!

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# adjective blocked or filled with something

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**clogged** | /klɑːɡd/ ## Footnote * **clogged** pipes * The roads quickly became **clogged** with traffic.

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# adj [only before noun] (formal) happening after something else:

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**subsequent** | /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/ ## Footnote * **subsequent** generations

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# adjective slightly wet, especially in a way that is not pleasant or comfortable

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**damp** | /dæmp/ ## Footnote * The grass is still **damp**. * This shirt still feels a bit **damp**. * It was a **damp**, misty morning.

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# verb (MAKE BETTER) to make an unpleasant feeling, such as pain or worry, less strong:

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**relieve** | /rɪˈliːv/ ## Footnote * She was given a shot of morphine to **relieve** the pain. * She **relieved** her boredom at home by learning how to type.

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# noun the work needed to keep a road, building, machine, etc. in good condition:

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**maintenance** | /ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/ ## Footnote * Old houses need a lot of **maintenance**. * There are thorough **maintenance** checks on each plane before take-off. * The magazine offers tips on cutting your house **maintenance** costs.

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# phrase to become familiar with something or someone: | B1

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**get used to** something/someone ## Footnote * Eventually you'll **get used to** the smells of the laboratory. * [ + -ing verb ] I just can't **get used to** waking up early.

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# phrasal verb 1. to leave or escape 2. to go somewhere to have a holiday, often because you need to rest | B2

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**get away** ## Footnote 1. I'll **get away** from work as soon as I can. 2. I just need to **get away** for a few days.

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look down on someone phrasal verb with look verb UK /lʊk/ US /lʊk/ (also look down your nose at someone) Add to word list B2 to think that you are better than someone: She thinks they look down on her because she doesn't have a job.

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## Footnote * If you **look down on** someone, you don't respect them. You think they are not as good or important as you.

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# idiom to believe that what someone says is true

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**take someone's word for it** | (also **take someone at their word**) ## Footnote * He said he'd give me a job and I just **took him at his word**. * If he says there's $500 in the envelope, then I'll **take his word for it.**

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# noun [ C ] any of the very small holes in the skin, especially one that a hair grows from

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**follicle** | /ˈfɑː.lɪ.kəl/ ## Footnote * a hair **follicle**

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# verb [ I ] to not do something, especially something enjoyable that you think might be bad:

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**abstain** | /æbˈsteɪn/ ## Footnote * **abstain** **from** : He took a vow to **abstain** from porn/alcohol/smoking/sex.

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# noun [ C or U ] (a piece of) a type of strong tissue found in humans in the joints (= places where two bones are connected) and other places such as the nose, throat, and ears: He has a torn cartilage in his knee.

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**cartilage** | /ˈkɑːr.t̬əl.ɪdʒ/

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# adjective extremely hungry:

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**ravenous** | /ˈræv.ən.əs/ ## Footnote * I'm **ravenous** - where's supper? * Growing boys have **ravenous** appetites.

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# noun [ S ] informal a look in which you move your eyes to the side without turning your face, showing that you are annoyed by someone, do not respect them, or do not believe what they are saying:

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**side-eye** | /ˈsaɪdˌaɪ/ ## Footnote * It’s that uneasy feeling when your partner’s chatting up someone charming at a party, and you’re **side-eyeing** the situation. * The **side-eye** is a symbol of passive-aggressive criticism.

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# adverb something is in front of you in the direction you are moving

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**Up ahead** ## Footnote * "There’s a gas station **up ahead**." (It’s a bit further down the road.) * "Challenges lie **up ahead**." (They’re coming soon in the future.)

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# verb 1. to arrange something in the correct position, or to be in the correct position, in relation to something else, especially in a straight line 2. to change something slightly so that it is in the correct relationship to something else | C1

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**align** | /əˈlaɪn/ ## Footnote 1. The top and bottom line of each column on the page should **align**. 2. Domestic prices have been **aligned** with those in world markets.

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# adj involving two groups of people or two countries | TOPICS **Politics C2**

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**bilateral** | /ˌbaɪˈlæt̬.ɚ.əl/ ## Footnote * **bilateral** relations/agreements/trade/talks Both nations have signed bilateral treaties with the United States.

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# adjective involving two groups or countries:

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**bilateral** | /ˌbaɪˈlæt̬.ɚ.əl/ ## Footnote * France and Germany have signed a **bilateral** agreement to help prevent drug smuggling.

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# noun [C] (**CHESS**) a piece that moves from corner to corner along squares of the same colour ## Footnote 2nd meaning : a priest of high rank who is in charge of the priests of lower rank in a particular area

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* **bishop** | /ˈbɪʃ.əp/ ## Footnote * The **king's bishop** is placed on f1 for White and f8 for Black; the **queen's bishop** is placed on c1 for White and c8 for Black. * نام این مهره در چاتورانگا شیوهٔ ابتدایی بازی شطرنج که در هند ابداع شده بود، هاستی - hasti یا گاجا - gaja هر دو به معنی «فیل» بود.

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# noun [C] (**CHESS**) in the game of chess, a piece in the shape of a horse's head that moves two squares in one direction and then one square at an angle of 90°

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**knight**

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# verb (informal) to succeed in achieving or winning something | TOPICS Success C2

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**clinch** | /klɪntʃ/ ## Footnote * to **clinch** an argument/a deal/a victory * They **clinched** a place in the semi-finals.

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# noun [ C ] disapproving 1. someone who praises or is extremely polite to a more powerful or rich person in a way that is not sincere, usually in order to get an advantage for themselves: 2. a person who is too friendly to somebody in authority and is always ready to do what they want

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**bootlicker** | /ˈbuːt.lɪk.ɚ/ ## Footnote * I knew you were silly but I never thought you were a snob and a **bootlicker**.

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# verb make a change; to cause a change in something

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**affect** | /əˈfekt/ ## Footnote * work can **affect** your stress level.

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# phrasal verb to disappoint someone by failing to do what you agreed to do or were expected to do:

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**let sb down** ## Footnote * You will be there tomorrow - you won't **let me down**, will you? * When I was sent to prison, I really felt I had **let my parents down**.

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# phrasal verb to start to do something without considering if it is the right thing to do or the best way to do it:

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**rush into** ## Footnote * I don't want to **rush into** buying a home with my girlfriend.

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# idiom surprisingly; even though it sounds unusual or strange | (also **funnily**/**oddly enough**)

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**strangely enough** ## Footnote * Max usually stays out past midnight, but **strangely enough**, he got home last night at 10.

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# collocation only; no more than

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**nothing but** ## Footnote * He was **nothing but** friendly. He wasn't rude or unkind in any way. * This car has been **nothing but** trouble - it's always breaking down!

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very surprised:

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**astonished** ## Footnote * If you're **astonished**, you're really amazed by something that you didn't expect.

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# adjective old and in poor condition ## Footnote Synonyms broken-down decrepit derelict (BUILDING, ETC.) ramshackle **disapproving** ricketyrun-down tumbledown

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**dilapidated** | /dɪˈlæp.ə.deɪ.t̬ɪd/ ## Footnote * The hotel we stayed in was really **dilapidated**. * a **dilapidated** old car/shed

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# noun [ U ] formal involvement in a crime or some activity that is wrong:

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**complicity** | /kəmˈplɪs.ə.t̬i/ ## Footnote * She is suspected of **complicity** in the fraud.

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# V 1. to allow yourself or another person to have something enjoyable, especially more than is good for you: 2. to give someone anything they want and not to mind if they behave badly

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**indulge** | /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/ ## Footnote 1. I love champagne but I don't often **indulge** myself. 2. My aunt **indulges** the children dreadfully.

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# adjective 1. unusual and strange, sometimes in an unpleasant way: 2. belonging to, relating to, or found in only particular people or things:

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**peculiar** | /pɪˈkjuːl.jɚ/ ## Footnote 1. A **peculiar** noise is a sound which is weird, or perhaps just a little unusual. 2. He gets on with things in his own **peculiar** way/manner/fashion.

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# phrasal verb 1. to break into pieces: 2. If an organization, system, or agreement falls apart, it fails or stops working effectively:

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**fall apart** | /fɑːl/ ## Footnote 1. That building is **falling apart**! There are holes in all the walls and giant cracks everywhere. It's not safe! 2. The deal **fell apart** because of a lack of financing.

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# noun 1. natural ability to do something well 2. a situation in which something is done in an exciting and interesting way | C2

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**flair** | /fler/ ## Footnote 1. **flair for**: He has a **flair** for languages. 2. He played with great imagination and **flair**.

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# v to give someone a thing or a duty for which they are responsible:

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**entrust** | /ɪnˈtrʌst/ ## Footnote * ***entrust something to someone*** : He didn't look like the sort of man you should **entrust** your luggage to.

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| شاهدبازی

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Pederasty

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# v to be a sign of something; to show that something is possible or likely

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**indicate** | /ˈɪn.də.keɪt/ ## Footnote * A chess rating of 900 generally **indicates** a player who is in the beginner to lower-intermediate range.

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Wrap your head around" is an informal idiom meaning to understand or grasp something, especially something complex or challenging.

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# phrasal verb to leave or escape from a person or place, often when it is difficult to do this

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**get away** ## Footnote * I was able to **get away** from the house by breaking a window and jumping into the yard.

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# adjective [ before noun ] at the greatest distance from the centre

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**outermost** | /ˈaʊ.t̬ɚ.moʊst/ ## Footnote * Sunscreen needs to be on the **outermost** layer * the **outermost** reaches of the solar system.