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What does ‘bear a resemblance to’ mean?

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look like

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Define ‘loosen up’.

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to stop worrying and become more relaxed, or to make someone do this

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What does ‘take great strides towards’ imply?

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make an improvement in a situation or in the development of something

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What does ‘initiate’ mean?

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to arrange for something important to start, such as an official process or a new plan

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What is the definition of ‘invaluable’?

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extremely useful

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What does ‘preliminary’ refer to?

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happening before something that is more important, often in order to prepare for it

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What does it mean to ‘emanate from’ something?

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to come from or out of something

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Define ‘communal’.

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shared by a group of people or animals, especially a group who live together

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What is a ‘nuisance’?

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a person, thing, or situation that annoys you or causes problems

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What is the meaning of ‘setting’?

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the place where something is or where something happens, and the general environment

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What does ‘distinctive’ mean?

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having a special quality, character, or appearance that is different and easy to recognize

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What does it mean to ‘allot’?

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to use a particular amount of time for something, or give a particular share of money, space etc to someone or something

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Define ‘relegate’.

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to give someone or something a less important position than before

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What is a ‘ritual’?

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something that you do regularly and in the same way each time

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What does ‘slump’ mean?

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to fall or lean against something because you are not strong enough to stand

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What does it mean to ‘wander off’?

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to walk away from where you are supposed to stay

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Define ‘variation’.

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a difference between similar things, or a change from the usual amount or form of something

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What does ‘stifle’ refer to?

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to stop a feeling from being expressed

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What is a ‘twist’ in a narrative?

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an unexpected feature or change in a situation or series of events

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What does ‘hectic’ mean?

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very busy or full of activity

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What does it mean to ‘confront’ a problem?

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if a problem, difficulty etc confronts you, it appears and needs to be dealt with

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What does ‘conversely’ indicate?

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used when one situation is the opposite of another

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What is ‘slumber’?

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to sleep

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What does ‘nod off’ mean?

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to begin to sleep, usually when you do not intend to and are sitting somewhere

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What does 'sidelines' refer to?
not taking part in an activity even though you want to or should do
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What does 'wakefulness' mean?
not sleeping or unable to sleep
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Define 'recline'.
to lie or lean back in a relaxed way
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What does 'springy' describe?
something that is springy is soft and comes back to its normal shape after being pressed or walked on
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What is 'bedding'?
sheets, covers etc that you put on a bed
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What does 'equate' mean?
to consider that two things are similar or connected
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What does 'rouse' mean?
to wake someone who is sleeping deeply
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What is 'rebellion'?
when someone opposes or fights against people in authority or ideas which they do not agree with
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What does 'disordered' refer to?
if someone is mentally disordered, their mind is not working in a normal and healthy way
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What does 'crucial' mean?
something that is crucial is extremely important, because everything else depends on it
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What does 'preferable' imply?
better or more suitable
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Define 'sensory'.
relating to or using your senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch
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What does 'overload' mean?
to put too many things or people on or into something
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What is 'doze'?
to sleep lightly for a short time
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What does 'kip' refer to?
to sleep somewhere, especially somewhere that is not your home
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What is a 'nap'?
to sleep for a short time during the day
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What does 'snooze' mean?
to sleep lightly for a short time
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What does 'crash out' mean?
to go to bed, or go to sleep very quickly, because you are very tired
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What is a 'heated discussion'?
an argument etc that is full of angry and excited feelings
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What does 'drift off' mean?
to gradually fall asleep
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What does 'drop off' refer to?
to begin to sleep
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What does 'make the case for' mean?
give a set of reasons why something should happen or be done
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What does 'hang on to' mean?
to keep something
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What does 'as and when' imply?
from time to time
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What does 'by and large' mean?
used when making a general statement
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What does 'off and on' refer to?
for short periods but not regularly, over a long period of time
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What does 'part and parcel' mean?
to be a necessary feature of something
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What does 'through thick and thin' imply?
in spite of any difficulties or problems
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What does 'touch and go' mean?
uncertain
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What is 'intake'?
the amount of food, drink etc that you take into your body
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What does 'onset' refer to?
the beginning of something, especially something bad
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What is 'back-up'?
people or things that can be used to provide support and help if they are needed
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What is a 'setback'?
a problem that delays or prevents progress, or makes things worse than they were
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What does 'grin and bear it' mean?
to accept an unpleasant or difficult situation without complaining, usually because you realize there is nothing you can do to make it better
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What does 'baffle' mean?
if something baffles you, you cannot understand or explain it at all
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What does 'show off' imply?
to try to make people admire your abilities, achievements, or possessions – used to show disapproval
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What does 'make a fuss' mean?
to complain or become angry about something, especially when this is not necessary
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What does 'play something down' mean?
to try to make something seem less important or less likely than it really is
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What does 'get on one's nerves' mean?
if someone gets on your nerves, they annoy you, especially by doing something all the time
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What does 'come out and say' mean?
be honest and explain clearly
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What does 'know where you are' imply?
know what the person is feeling
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What does 'toe the line' mean?
to do what other people in a job or organization say you should do, whether you agree with them or not
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Define 'conventional'.
a conventional method, product, practice etc has been used for a long time and is considered the usual type
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What is 'vitality'?
great energy and eagerness to do things
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What does 'immaculate' mean?
very clean and tidy
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What is a 'melting pot'?
a place where people from different races, countries, or social classes come to live together
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What does 'social norm' refer to?
the usual or normal situation, way of doing something in a society
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What does 'apologetic' mean?
showing or saying that you are sorry that something has happened, especially because you feel guilty or embarrassed about it
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What does 'be put out' mean?
annoyed and upset
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What are 'outfits'?
a set of clothes worn together, especially for a special occasion
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What does 'straightforward' mean?
simple and easy to understand
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Define 'tattoo'.
a picture or writing that is permanently marked on your skin using a needle and ink
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What is an 'activist'?
someone who works hard doing practical things to achieve social or political change
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What does 'infrastructure' refer to?
the basic systems and structures that a country or organization needs in order to work properly, for example roads, railways, banks etc
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What does 'mobility' mean?
the ability to move easily
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What does 'come up with' mean?
think of
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What is a 'cycle rack'?
a frame where you can store a bicycle
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What does 'be dotted around' imply?
if an area is dotted with things, there are a lot of them there but they are spread far apart
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What does 'jump on the bandwagon' mean?
to start doing or saying something that a lot of people are already doing or saying - used to show disapproval
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What is a 'guerrilla'?
a member of a small unofficial military group that fights in small groups
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What is a 'slogan'?
a short phrase that is easy to remember and is used in advertisements, or by politicians, organizations etc
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What does 'discounted' mean?
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What does 'chuck' mean?
to throw something in a careless or relaxed way
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What does 'enforce' mean?
to make people obey a rule or law
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What does 'creep around' imply?
to move in a quiet, careful way, especially to avoid attracting attention
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What does 'cash in on' mean?
to make a profit from a situation in a way that other people think is wrong or unfair
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What does 'stuff' refer to?
used when talking about different activities, subjects, or ideas, when you do not say exactly what these are
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What does 'aggressive' mean?
behaving in an angry threatening way, as if you want to fight or attack someone
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What is 'homelessness'?
without a home
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What does 'be bothered with' mean?
if you are not bothered with something, it is not important to you
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What does 'empower' mean?
to give someone more control over their own life or situation
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What does 'distribute' refer to?
to share things among a group of people, especially in a planned way
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What is 'graffiti'?
rude, humorous, or political writing and pictures on the walls of buildings, trains etc
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What is a 'petition'?
a written request signed by a lot of people, asking someone in authority to do something or change something
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What does 'make someone back down' mean?
make someone admit that they are wrong or that they have lost an argument
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What does 'have your say on' imply?
have an opportunity to speak and give your opinion
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What is 'traffic congestion'?
very heavy traffic and traffic jams
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What does 'well-briefed' mean?
given all the information you need
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What is a 'credible candidate'?
a candidate that deserves to be trusted/believed
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What does 'utmost importance' mean?
the greatest possible importance
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What does 'debatable' refer to?
things that are debatable are not certain because people have different opinions about them
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What does '(idea) take off' mean?
to suddenly start being successful
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What does 'far afield' mean?
far away, especially from home
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What does 'catch on' mean?
to become popular and fashionable

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