Challenging 4-in-1 Flashcards

Question

arsenal /ˈɑːrsənl/

Answer 1

1. a large collection of weapons and military equipment "The treaty requires them to reduce their nuclear arsenal by 30%." 2. a large number of tools, methods, or resources "Managers use a full arsenal of motivational techniques to get employees to take risks. " "He has more punches in his arsenal than other boxers. "

Answer 2

a factory where food is put into cans "His mother worked in the local tuna cannery."

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1. A sovereign state or country is independent and governs itself "The U.S. said it could not negotiate on behalf of other sovereign states." 2. having the highest power in a country "Parliament must always remain sovereign."

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to make changes to something in order to adapt it to a new situation "The company is planning to realign its sales operations." SYN reorganize

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recover, recoup

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reincarnate [verb] : to be born again in another body after you have died "They were afraid she would reincarnate as a vampire." "...their belief that human souls were reincarnated in the bodies of turtles." incarnate [adj]: in human form: "Jesus, the incarnate Son of God" "The media cast him as the devil incarnate (=someone very evil)." "He is cynicism incarnate."

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attractive, exciting, and related to wealth and success "She led an exciting and glamorous life." "The south coast is less glamorous but full of clean and attractive hotels."

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to hurry away, especially in order to escape "They broke free and made off in a stolen car." "The men made off as the police arrived." "the two burglars made off with the cash and jewellery in the nick of time (at the last possible moment)"

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1. the natural colour or appearance of the skin on your face "Drinking water is good for the complexion." 2. the general character of something "Crime has risen under governments of every political complexion."

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to laugh quietly in a disrespectful way, for example at something rude or unkind. "What are you sniggering at? This is a serious poem." "Suddenly, three schoolkids sitting near me started sniggering. " "How can I forget, with people sniggering behind my back?"

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behaviour that seems strange, funny, silly, or annoying "We’re all growing tired of his childish antics." "The bank staff got up to all sorts of antics to raise money for charity." "Elizabeth tolerated Sarah's antics."

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[noun, uncountable, disapproving] something that is said or written that is silly or does not mean anything SYN Nonsense "Don’t talk such drivel!" "How can you watch that drivel on TV?" "What absolute drivel!" "She is still writing mindless drivel."

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an activity, especially one that is illegal or dangerous "A call to the police should put an end to their little caper." "He’s involved in some sort of organized crime caper." "She served six months in prison for the helicopter caper."

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a cruel and violent act, especially in a war "In the war, both sides committed atrocities." "Those who committed this atrocity should be tried and punished."

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enthusiastic clapping by an audience as a sign of their approval "The soloist got a ten-minute standing ovation" "Fans gave the rock group a thunderous ovation."

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noisy and full of life and energy "It was a challenge, keeping ten boisterous seven-year-olds amused." "The children and the dogs raced out of the house to give me a boisterous welcome."

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more than is needed or wanted SYN unnecessary "She gave him a look that made words superfluous." "a modern building with no superfluous decoration" [noun] superfluity "My presence at the afternoon's proceedings was superfluous. " "I rid myself of many superfluous belongings and habits that bothered me."

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slightly and fairly fat in an unattractive way. "the baby’s pudgy little legs" "I hate my stomach - it's a bit pudgy." "He's short, pudgy, and bald." "He put a pudgy arm around my shoulder." "Her pudgy face was very pale"

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(an older man) rather fat. SYNONYM stout "The waiter was a portly middle-aged man." "a portly old gentleman" "He was a portly man, red-faced and always panting."

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having strong muscles. SYNONYM burly (physically big and strong, with large muscles) "He was a great brawny brute (a man unkind & cruel) of a man." "His brawny arms glistened with sweat." "All night he parades up and down the bar like a brawny old cockerel (young male chicken)."

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having a fat round body (used humorously). SYNONYM plump, stout "A rotund, smiling, red-faced gentleman appeared." "A rotund profile or shapely curved legs is ideal." "She was a short, gray-haired, rotund woman"

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to stop a fire by pouring water on it, or to cover something in water/liquid "The pumps were started and the crew began to douse the fire." "More of the reeking (stink) petrol was doused over him." "They hurled abuse at their victim as they doused him with petrol"

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money or property which is used as a guarantee that someone will repay a loan. "Many people use personal assets as collateral for small business loans." "Most people here cannot borrow from banks because they lack collateral." "We put up our home as collateral in order to raise the money to start our new business"

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(hair or general appearance) not well cared for; not neat or tidy "greasy, unkempt hair" "an unkempt beard" "The children were unwashed and unkempt." "His hair was unkempt and filthy." "I walked into a wild and unkempt garden."

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acting or done quickly and without thinking carefully about the results SYNONYM rash, impulsive "He was high-spirited and impetuous." "She might live to regret this impetuous decision." "He was young and impetuous." "He tended to react in a heated and impetuous way."

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a warning that particular things need to be considered before something can be done. "She will be offered treatment, with the caveat that it may not work." "I've given it to them, but with the caveat that it may not work." "The company gives a caveat at the end of the advertisement, listing the possible side effects of the drug."

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an idea, a belief or an understanding of something "She had only a vague notion of what might happen." "She dismissed the very notion of compromise." "The traditional notion of marriage goes back thousands of years." "We each have a notion of just what kind of person we'd like to be." "I'd had a few notions about being a journalist." "I reject absolutely the notion that privatisation of our industry is now inevitable."

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to move somewhere very quietly and slowly, especially because you are ashamed or do not want to be seen: "John was trying to slink into the house by the back door." "She slunk out of the room, feeling like a criminal." "Edward was hoping to slink past unnoticed."

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not happening at regular times; happening at unexpected times or moves along in an irregular way. SYNONYM unpredictable "The electricity supply here is quite erratic." "His breathing was becoming erratic." "She had learnt to live with his sudden changes of mood and erratic behaviour." "Police stopped him for driving erratically."

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doubtful, probably not honest, true, right etc, suspicious "Some universities are dubious about accepting students over the age of 30." "This claim seems to us to be rather dubious. " "Kate looked dubious, but did as she was asked." "Many critics regard this argument as dubious or, at best, misleading." "They indulged in some highly dubious business practices"

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unclear, confusing, or having different meanings "The language in the Minister’s statement is highly ambiguous." "The last part of her letter was deliberately ambiguous." "This agreement is very ambiguous and open to various interpretations."

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a person whose job involves designing and arranging the steps and movements in dances, [verb] choreograph [noun] choreography: the art of arranging how dancers should move "She choreographed several ballets for the company."

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someone who is in charge of the objects or works of art in a museum or art gallery. "Peter is curator of fossil fishes at the Natural History Museum." "He’s Curator of Prints at the Metropolitan." [verb] curate: to collect, select and present information like pictures, video, music, etc. "This is a curated collection of articles to help you choose the right technology"

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a person whose job is to develop and manage an archive [noun] archive: a collection of documents and records or an electronic record of the data "an archive of the writer’s unpublished work" "Optical media is used for storing archives of critical corporate data" [verb] to put or store documents or other materials in an archive

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a collection of stories, poems, songs etc. "an anthology of American literature" "We have put together an anthology of children’s poetry."

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a line of cars or people moving along slowly at a funeral "He took off his cap as the cortege passed." "local political figures were among the many walking in the cortege."

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a group of people who are gathered in a church, or who regularly attend a particular church "The congregation stood to sing the hymn (a religious song)." "The congregation knelt to pray." "Most members of the congregation begin arriving a few minutes before services."

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to manage to avoid or escape from, "The two men managed to elude the police for six weeks." "Finally he remembered the tiny detail that had eluded him the night before."

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1. overwhelm, swamp; to give or send somebody too many things that they cannot deal with "We have been inundated with offers of help." "Her office was inundated with requests for tickets." 2. to flood with water "The tidal wave inundated vast areas of cropland." "Many sheep were lost in the floods and the city was inundated."

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to replace something/somebody that is considered to be old-fashioned or no longer the best available: "The theory has been superseded by more recent research." "Hand tools are relics of the past that have now been superseded by the machine." relic: an object surviving from an earlier time

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1. so bad that it makes you feel very unhappy and hopeless SYNONYM gloomy, miserable "The future looks pretty dismal right now." "Christmas will be dismal without the children." 2. not successful; of very low quality "The singer gave a dismal performance of some old songs." "Last year's results were fairly dismal."

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without interest or colour; boring, dull "She longed to be out of the cold, drab little office." "The walls were painted a drab green." "Mary was wearing the same drab grey dress." "The rest of the day's activities often seemed drab or depressing."

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a circular loop at the end of a piece of rope or wire, usually used to trap animals or hang people. "They tied a noose around her neck." "(figurative) His debts were a noose around his neck." "(figurative) The rebels are tightening the noose around the capital."

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A gallows is a wooden frame used to execute criminals by hanging. " send a man to the gallows (= to send him to his death by hanging)" "The public were waiting to see the hated hangman swing from his own gallows."

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very brave or determined. SYNONYM courageous "The mother threw herself in front of a train in a valiant effort to save her child." "The firefighters made valiant efforts to save them, but were beaten back by the flames." "He suffered further heart attacks and strokes, all of which he fought valiantly."

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to describe or draw something carefully so that people can understand it "Our objectives need to be precisely delineated." "The document delineates your rights and your obligations." "The ship's route is clearly delineated on the map." "The boundaries of these areas should be clearly delineated."

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To segregate two groups of people or things means to keep them physically apart from each other. <> integrate "White people and black people were segregated into different parts of town." "The practice of segregating children by ability in schools seems to be spreading." "Police segregated the two rival camps of protesters." "The coffee room had been segregated into smoking and non-smoking areas."

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a state of great anxiety or excitement, in which you cannot control "She tore the letter open in a frenzy." "The women were screaming and in a frenzy to get home." "The country was gripped by a frenzy of nationalism."

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[verb] to flow downwards, or to fall or hang in large amounts "Water cascaded down the mountainside." "Blonde hair cascaded over her shoulders." "It is vital to ensure these values cascade to all employees." [noun] A cascade is a waterfall. "A cascade of mail arrived from friends." "The women have lustrous (shining) cascades of black hair."

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not important or serious; not worth considering "I know it sounds trivial, but I'm worried about it." "We were punished for the most trivial offences." "I don't like to visit the doctor just for something trivial."

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1. (of an amount) too small to be considered as important or useful SYNONYM meagre "They worked long hours for paltry wages." "Many workers in the factory received a paltry $2 a day." "They suffered an electoral catastrophe, winning a paltry 3 seats." 2. unimportant or worthless SYN trivial "paltry issues" "They had little interest in paltry domestic concerns."

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impertinent: rude and cheeky, not showing respect for somebody who is older or more important "an impertinent question/child" "She found the question highly impertinent." "He was always asking impertinent questions." " You are an impertinent young woman." <> pertinent: relevant to a particular subject. SYNONYM relevant "Please keep your comments pertinent to the topic under discussion."

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[noun] a strong and emotional desire SYNONYM longing "a yearning for a quiet life" "She had no great yearning to go back."

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a doctor or scientist who is a specialist in the urinary system

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a doctor who studies pathology and examines dead bodies to find out the cause of death "The pathologist confirmed that death was due to poisoning." pathology: (medical) the scientific study of diseases

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a doctor who studies and treats diseases of the nerves

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a doctor who studies and treats the medical conditions and diseases of women, usually relating to a woman’s ability to have babies. "Gynaecologists at the have successfully used the drug on 60 women."

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to dislike and have no respect for somebody/something "I don’t know why they despise me so much." "She thoroughly despised him for his weakness."

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to swell (= become larger and rounder than before) or make something swell because of pressure from inside. "He tied a piece of cloth around his upper arm to impede circulation and distend the veins." "Air is introduced into the stomach to distend it for easier visualisation."

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delinquent : a young person who tends to commit crimes delinquency: bad or criminal behaviour, usually of young people "The boys drift into minor delinquencies while hanging around the streets." delinquent: a person who has failed to pay money that is owed

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(of behaviour) that is difficult to stop or control "compulsive eating/spending" (of people) not being able to control their behaviour "a compulsive drinker"

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[adj] connected with the way children behave towards their parents "Within families filial piety was the keystone of morality" piety [noun] showing deep respect for somebody

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having or showing a deep respect for God and religion SYNONYM devout /dɪˈvaʊt/ "a devout Christian" "He was a quiet, pious man."

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very enthusiastic about something (often a hobby) SYNONYM keen "an avid reader/collector" = "a voracious reader" "She has taken an avid interest in the project"

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1) eating or wanting large amounts of food SYNONYM greedy "a voracious eater" "to have a voracious appetite" 2) wanting a lot of new information and knowledge. SYNONYM avid "a voracious reader" "a boy with a voracious and undiscriminating appetite for facts"

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having an extreme desire for wealth "avaricious speculators" "avarice and greed." avarice = greed

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1. to be forced to stay somewhere or suffer something unpleasant for a long time "She continues to languish in a foreign prison." 2. to become weaker or fail to make progress "The share price languished at closing." "The housing market continues to languish."

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[adj] done on purpose rather than by accident. SYNONYM intentional, planned "a deliberate act of vandalism" [verb] to consider something very carefully, usually before making a decision "The jury deliberated for five days before finding him guilty." "The sergeant deliberated for a moment and then agreed to unlock the door." "The jurors are now deliberating the fate of the accused." "Customers sometimes deliberate over a purchase for weeks."

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breakfast + lunch a meal that you eat in the late morning as a combination of breakfast and lunch Tomorrow we’ll have a lie-in and then go out for brunch.

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having a strong effect on your feelings, especially in a way that makes you feel sad "Her face was a poignant reminder of the passing of time." "a poignant combination of beautiful surroundings and tragic history."

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to give somebody drugs in order to make them calm and/or to make them sleep SYNONYM tranquillize "Most of the patients are heavily sedated." "A vet was called to sedate the animal."

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to make somebody feel less angry about something SYNONYM pacify；SIMILAR appease "She saw the anger in his eyes and stepped forward with a placating smile." "The concessions did little to placate the students."

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to make something less harmful, serious, etc. SYNONYM alleviate "action to mitigate poverty" "Soil erosion was mitigated by the planting of trees."

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to make somebody calmer or less angry by giving them what they want "The move was widely seen as an attempt to appease critics of the regime." "Of a burning hunger that only she could appease." "This was a clever attempt to appease the people, but it backfired."

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having or showing a desire to harm somebody or hurt their feelings, caused by a feeling of hate SYNONYM malevolent, spiteful "malicious gossip/lies/rumours" "He took malicious pleasure in telling me what she had said."

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(of speech or writing) intended to harm somebody by saying or writing bad or false things about them "The article was highly defamatory."

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behaviour or actions that follow the accepted rules of society "a society of outward religious conformity" "regulations that are in conformity with European law"

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to give a large sum of money to a school, a college or another institution to provide it with an income "In her will, she endowed a scholarship in the physics department." "He planned the museum and helped raise the $55 million to build and endow it."

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[formal, disapproval] having a strong desire for the things that other people have "They began to cast covetous eyes on their neighbours’ fields." But she knew she had seen that covetous look in his eyes as he had watched her.""

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1. (disapproving) too willing to agree with other people or to obey rules "We should not be producing compliant students who do not dare to criticize." "For years I had tried to be a compliant and dutiful wife." 2. in agreement with a set of rules "This site is HTML compliant." "Future versions will be fully compliant with the industry standard."

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to stop a meeting or an official process, especially a trial, for a period of time "The court adjourned for lunch." "The chairman may adjourn the meeting at any time." "It was almost noon when the meeting adjourned."

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to cut off somebody’s head SYNONYM behead "His decapitated body was found floating in a canal."

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not clear. SYNONYM vague "a nebulous concept" [noun] nebula nebulae (plural): a mass of dust or gas in the night sky

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to trick or cheat somebody "He was duped into giving them his credit card."

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to make a series of short loud sounds rattle someone: to make somebody nervous or frightened SYNONYM unnerve "He was clearly rattled by the question." "Are you all right? You look a bit rattled."

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perceive: to understand in a particular way; to notice or become aware of something "I perceived a change in his behaviour."

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[adj] excited and very interested to find out something "We were all agog with curiosity." "I’ve been agog all afternoon, waiting for the next part of your story."

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to remove a top layer, the features, etc. from something, so that it is exposed "a hillside denuded in a fire" "The fact that people have left farm work has denuded many villages of their working populations." "The price of coal and kerosene is rising rapidly, and the forests are being denuded."

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connected with the countryside or country life "a stream winding through stately parks and bucolic meadows"

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a person whose behaviour does not meet the moral standards or match the opinions that they claim to have "Charles was a liar and a hypocrite who married her for money." "Some reporters believe politicians are hypocrites."

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a young person who tends to commit crimes a person who has failed to pay money that is owed

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[verb] to become very sad because somebody has died or gone away "She pined for months after her husband disappeared." "The Major’s dog pined badly when her master died."

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to obey a rule, an order, etc.; to meet particular standards "They refused to comply with the UN resolution." "All furniture must comply with the fire safety regulations." "When requested to leave, they refused to comply."

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[noun]: a row of bushes /small trees planted close together, usually along the edge of a , garden or road, acting like walls. [verb]: hedge against something: a way of protecting yourself against the loss of something, especially money "I bought gold as a hedge against inflation."

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a narrow area of high land along the top of a line of hills "walking along the ridge"

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bi-lingual: [adj] able to speak two languages equally well Chinese Singaporeans are bilingual in English and Chinese. mono-lingual: a monolingual dictionary

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connected with language or the scientific study of language "a child’s innate linguistic ability"

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to flow out quickly in large amounts "Flames spewed from the aircraft's engine." "Massive chimneys were spewing out smoke."

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1. if smoke, cloud, etc. billows, it rises and moves in a large mass "A great cloud of smoke billowed out of the chimney." 2. (of a sail, skirt, etc.) to fill with air and form a round shape "The curtains billowed in the breeze."

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[passive verb] to destroy the inside or contents of a building or room "The hotel was completely gutted by fire last year." "The house was completely gutted."

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1. to show or suggest that somebody is involved in something bad or criminal "He tried to avoid saying anything that would implicate him further." 2. to show or suggest that something is the cause of something bad "The results implicate poor hygiene as one cause of the outbreak." [noun] implication

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dressed or decorated in a very fancy way "We got all decked out for the occasion" "a room decked out with hundreds of little lights"

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[noun] a deep narrow valley with steep sides. SYNONYM canyon [verb] to eat a lot of something, until you are too full to eat any more "Moms warn daughters of what comes of gorging on chips or chocolate."

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doing something for pleasure or interest, not as a job. Not a professional "an amateur photographer" "Mickelson won his first major golf tournament while still an amateur."

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[adj] not strict, careful enough about work, rules or standards of behaviour SYNONYM slack, careless "a lax attitude to health and safety regulations"

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1. not used or cared for and in bad condition "The canal has been derelict for many years." 2. failing completely to do your duty or perform your obligations "They have been grossly derelict in their duty." "She realizes that she's been derelict in her responsibilities as a mother."

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a heavy knife with a broad metal blade, used for cutting large pieces of meat "With a meat cleaver or heavy chef’s knife, cut the chicken into large pieces."

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a small sharp knife used by doctors in medical operations "The surgeon made the first incision with a wide-bladed scalpel."

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a dish consisting of pieces of food cooked on a thin stick over a fire "a brochette of satay" "beef and lamb en brochette" "healthy dishes like brochettes of seafood"

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to officially charge somebody with a crime "The senator was indicted for murder." "They were indicted on a number of corruption charges."

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1. (of buildings, mountains, etc.) very high and impressive 2. (of a thought, an aim, etc.) deserving praise because of its high moral quality "lofty ideals of equality and social justice" " He had set himself the lofty goal of reaching the world’s top five." 3. showing a belief that you are worth more than other people. SYNONYM haughty "She has such a lofty manner." "her lofty disdain for other people"

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1. believing that your own country or race is better or more important than any other "a chauvinistic dislike of foreigners" 2. believing that men are more important, intelligent or better than women "He doesn't even try to hide his chauvinistic attitude toward women."

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to control or limit something, especially something bad "He needs to learn to curb his temper." "a new law designed to curb harmful emissions from factories"

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1. having a strong influence or effect; felt or experienced very strongly "The mother’s behaviour has a profound impact on the developing child." 2. showing great knowledge or understanding SYN deep "Jenner is a profound thinker." "profound insights' 3. needing a lot of study or thought SYN deep "profound questions about life and death"

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a group of three people or things "A trio of English runners featured in the women’s 1 500 metres."

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a group of people who travel with an important person to provide help and support SYNONYM entourage /ˌɑːntuˈrɑːʒ/ "He travelled with a huge retinue of servants." "the President and members of his immediate entourage"

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a well-known phrase expressing a general truth about people or the world SYNONYM saying "According to the old adage, a picture is worth a thousand words."

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an officer of high rank in the army, the marines, or the US air force

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allude to: sb/sth to mention something in an indirect way "The problem had been alluded to briefly in earlier discussions." "She also alluded to her rival's past marital troubles"

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to damage something or make something worse "His age impaired his chances of finding a new job." "The illness had impaired his ability to think and concentrate."

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[noun] a large quantity of something such as paper or hay that is tightly tied together especially into a block. "a bale of straw" [verb] to make sth into bales "The waste paper is baled, then sent for recycling."

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a large group of people or things of the same kind "a bevy of beauties (= beautiful young women)" "A bevy of women, old and young, wait their turn to embrace her." "A bevy of movie stars arrived at the White House." "In the wild, they can often be sighted migrating in bevies of a hundred or more birds."

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too brightly coloured in a way that lacks taste SYNONYM garish "I didn't like the decorations - they looked rather gaudy." "She smelled of cheap perfume and wore gaudy clothing and fake costume jewellery.

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to stop something such as violent behaviour or protests "Extra police were called in to quell the disturbances." "‘Jerry?’ she called, trying to quell the panic inside her."

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1. to try not to have or show an emotion, a feeling, etc. SYNONYM control "He burst in, making no effort to repress his fury." "For years he had successfully repressed the painful memories of childhood." 2. to control a group of people by force → suppress, oppress "The government was quick to repress any opposition." "The police were widely criticized for their role in repressing the protest movement."

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1. a large ship for passengers "an ocean liner" 2. a piece of material used to cover the inside surface of something "nappy liners"

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[verb] to try to influence a politician or the government to persuade them to support or oppose a change in the law "Farmers will lobby Congress for higher subsidies." "Women's groups are lobbying to get more public money for children." "The group is lobbying for a reduction in defence spending."

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1. a gnarled tree or branch is rough and twisted with hard lumps 2. gnarled hands or fingers are twisted, rough, and difficult to move, usually because they are old

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1. to pull, twist, and injure sth/sb or part of your body esp. ankle and shoulder "He grabbed Ben, wrenching him away from his mother." "I slipped and wrenched my ankle quite badly." 2. to make somebody feel great pain or unhappiness, that they make a sound or cry "His words wrenched a sob from her." "a wrenching experience" gut-wrenching: very unpleasant; making you feel very upset

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"the trials and tribulations of running a business" trial: an experience or a person that causes difficulties for somebody "She was a sore trial to her family at times." "the daily trials of living in a poor country" tribulation: great trouble, difficulty or mental pain "the tribulations of modern life" "Even close friends were unaware of the tribulations she faced."

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to have an appearance or wear clothes suitable for a particular job, role or position "an actor who really looks the part" "He acts and dresses the part of a gentleman." "He was a pirate in the school play and certainly looked the part."

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"The singers wave their arms and sway to the music." "At Wonder Bar, most of Emjay's listeners sit and sway to the music as they engage in slightly disaffected conversation." "As she passes a mirror, she begins, slowly and furtively, to sway to the music on the radio, sensually rocking her hips"

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to not make any effort to do something, especially to help someone. "The children never lift a finger to help around the house." "I do all the work around the house – Frank never lifts a finger." "he never lifted a finger to get Jimmy released from prison" "The Government are not lifting a finger to help the economy "

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[verb] to give part of your work, power or authority to somebody in a lower position than you "Some managers find it difficult to delegate." "The job had to be delegated to an assistant." "I've been delegated to organize the Christmas party." [noun] a person being delegated to make a decision or to attend a conference.

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do the best that one can. "it's not easy, but I'm going to give it my best shot" "I gave writing my best shot, but I just don't think I can make a career out of it"

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a loud shout expressing joy, excitement, etc. "whoops of victory" "whoops of delight" "Hundreds of people ran past them, whooping joyously."

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a raised red mark on the skin where something has hit or rubbed you SYNONYM weal "I had him take off his shirt to show the large welt marks from being whipped." "His back was covered in weals and bruises."

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