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responsibility

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a duty to help or take care of somebody because of your job, position, etc. -- I think we have a moral responsibility to help these countries.

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to get to a place, especially at the end of a journey -- The train arrived at the station 20 minutes late.

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rise (of somebody/something) the act of becoming more important, successful, powerful, etc. -- the rise and fall of the British Empire

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[intransitive] to come out of a dark, confined or hidden place. -- He emerged from the shadows.

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[countable] one of the five powers (sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch) that your body uses to get information about the world around you -- the five senses

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(especially of a subject of study) used in a practical way; not theoretical. -- applied mathematics

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insufficient (to do something) | insufficient (for something) (formal) not large, strong or important enough for a particular purpose -- insufficient time

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[uncountable, countable] the way a person, an animal, a plant, a chemical, etc. behaves or functions in a particular situation -- Parents can influence the behaviour of their children. good/bad behaviour

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[uncountable] conformance (to/with something) (formal) the fact of following the rules or standards of something -- You need to ensure conformance to strict quality guidelines.

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a person or thing that is the main feature of a picture or photograph, or that a work of art is based on -- Focus the camera on the subject.

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if one thing is associated with another, the two things are connected because they happen together or one thing causes the other synonym connected -- the risks associated with taking drugs

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necessary or essential in order for something to succeed or exist -- Reading is of vital importance in language learning.

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to take goods, letters, etc. to the person or people they have been sent to; to take somebody somewhere -- deliver something - Do you have your milk delivered?

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a particular example or case of something -- The report highlights a number of instances of injustice.

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from one end or side of something/somebody to the other -- The sand ran through (= between) my fingers.

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to say officially that somebody/something has a particular character or name; to describe somebody/something in a particular way -- This floor has been designated a no-smoking area.

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to be formed from the people or things mentioned -- The committee consists of ten members.

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planned or designed for somebody/something -- The book is intended for children.

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conduct somebody/something + adv./prep. (formal) to lead or guide somebody through or around a place -- a conducted tour of Athens (= one with a guide, giving information about it) The guide conducted us around the ruins of the ancient city.

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to officially decide and/or arrange something -- determine something - A date for the meeting has yet to be determined.

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a law or a set of laws passed by a parliament -- an important piece of legislation a call for legislation to ban smoking in public places

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the process of controlling the direction of a rocket, etc., using electronic equipment -- a missile guidance system The helpline was set up for young people in need of guidance and support.

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with or near to somebody/something else; with each other -- We grew up together. Together they climbed the dark stairs.

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covered in/with something having a layer or amount of something on it -- The walls were covered with pictures.

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show or make a connection between two or more things synonym connect -- relate A to B - In the future, pay increases will be related to productivity. (formal) to give a spoken or written report of something; to tell a story -- relate how, what, etc… She related how he had run away from home as a boy.

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a particular example or case of something -- The report highlights a number of instances of injustice.

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refer to somebody | refer to something to describe or be connected to somebody/something -- This paragraph refers to the events of last year.

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one or the other of two; it does not matter which -- You can park on either side of the street.

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by which; because of which -- They have introduced a new system whereby all employees must undergo regular training.

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the conditions and facts that are connected with and affect a situation, an event or an action -- The company reserves the right to cancel this agreement in certain circumstances. The ship sank in mysterious circumstances.

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respected or given official status because it has existed or been used for a long time -- This unit is now an established part of the course.

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to feel certain that something is true or that somebody is telling you the truth -- I don't believe you! Believe me, she's not right for you.

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to have the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something -- You must be able to speak French for this job.

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more than two but not very many -- Several letters arrived this morning. He's written several books about India.

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(of an area, a building, a room, etc.) next to or near something -- The planes landed on adjacent runways. Our farm land was adjacent to the river.

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the fact that something is possible to get, buy or find -- the availability of cheap flights

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how likely something is to happen synonym likelihood -- The probability is that prices will rise rapidly.

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the quality of being able to work or operate for long periods without breaking down or needing attention -- The aircraft has an exceptional record of reliability.

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the mental, emotional or physical condition that a person or thing is in -- The building is in a bad state of repair (= needs to be repaired). She was in a state of shock.

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enough for a particular purpose; as much as you need -- Allow sufficient time to get there.

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the range or quality of information that is included in a book or course of study, on television, etc. -- magazines with extensive coverage of diet and health topics The book gives good, general coverage of the subject.

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(also self-assured) confident in yourself and your abilities -- He spoke in a calm, assured voice.

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a spoken or written answer -- She made no response. a positive response

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stopping and starting often over a period of time, but not regularly synonym sporadic -- intermittent bursts of applause intermittent showers A day of intermittent rainstorms followed.

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to become or to make something greater in amount, number, value, etc. -- increase (from A) (to B) - The population has increased from 1.2 million to 1.8 million. The price of oil increased.

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to become or make something become smaller in size, number, etc. -- The number of new students decreased from 210 to 160 this year. a decreasing population

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the ability of people or things to feel better quickly after something unpleasant, such as shock, injury, etc. -- She has shown great resilience to stress.

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a new or difficult task that tests somebody’s ability and skill -- The role will be the biggest challenge of his acting career. I’m looking forward to the challenge of my new job.

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to need something; to depend on somebody/something -- The situation required that he be present. Do you require anything else? (= in a shop/store, for example)

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to make a formal request, usually in writing, for something such as a job, a place at college, university, etc. -- You should apply in person/by letter. You can apply by letter or on-line.

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to mean something synonym represent -- The red triangle denotes danger. Here ‘family’ denotes mother, father and children.

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a logical connection between the parts of something, or between two things -- There are obvious continuities between diet and health. giving children a sense of continuity

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that can be said to be true in the case of somebody/something synonym relevant -- The constitution is equally applicable to all citizens.

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(of a law, rule, regulation, etc.) very strict and that must be obeyed -- stringent air quality regulations There are stringent quality control procedures.

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to organize and/or do a particular activity -- Copper conducts electricity well. A guide conducted us around the museum.

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to be a member of a group of people and act or speak on their behalf at an event, a meeting, etc. -- The opening speech was by Bob Alan representing Amnesty International. The President was represented at the ceremony by the Vice-President. This contract represents 20% of the company's annual revenue.

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to become different; to make somebody/something different -- This incident altered the whole course of events. Prices did not alter significantly during 2014.

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not continuous; stopping and starting again synonym intermittent -- Women typically have discontinuous patterns of employment.

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the act or process of moving or the way something moves -- Newton’s laws of motion The swaying motion of the ship was making me feel seasick.

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forming an angle of 90° with another line or surface; vertical and going straight up (Lotrecht) -- Are the lines perpendicular to each other?

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``` belonging to the same group -- related languages The llama is related to the camel. Are you related to Margaret? ```

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the act or process of finishing something; the state of being finished and complete -- the completion of the new hospital building

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(formal) the act of displacing somebody/something; the process of being displaced -- the largest displacement of civilian population since World War Two [countable] (physics) the amount of a liquid moved out of place by something floating or put in it, especially a ship floating in water -- a ship with a displacement of 10 000 tonnes

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a thing or things that are owned by somebody; a possession or possessions -- This building is government property. Be careful not to damage other people's property.

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to show somebody/something in a picture; to describe somebody/something in a piece of writing synonym depict -- The painting portrays the duke’s third wife. He was one of the first to portray animals from the New World.

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crest (of something) the top part of a hill or wave -- surfers riding the crest of the wave

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a long narrow region of low air pressure between two regions of higher pressure compare ridge / a period of time when the level of something is low, especially a time when a business or the economy is not growing -- There have been peaks and troughs in the long-term trend of unemployment. the peaks and troughs of economic cycles

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to remove air or liquid from something by pressing it / to show or make known a feeling, an opinion, etc. by words, looks or actions -- Coconut milk is expressed from grated coconuts. His views have been expressed in numerous speeches.

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to spread an idea, a belief or a piece of information among many people -- Television advertising propagates a false image of the ideal family. The plant can be propagated from seed.

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to be a sign of something synonym indicate -- A very high temperature often denotes a serious illness.

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approximately but not exactly -- Sales are up by roughly 10%.

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a statement showing that two amounts or values are equal, for example 2x + y = 54 -- This can be shown by a simple equation.

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the way in which people or things are placed or arranged in relation to each other -- The names are listed in alphabetical order. instructions [countable] something that somebody is told to do by somebody in authority -- She takes orders only from the president.

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(of a group of similar things) to be different from each other in size, shape, etc. -- Gender roles vary across cultures. The doses used vary between 2 and 10mg/kg.

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to add details to a story, statement, etc. -- She refused to amplify further.

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the quality of being loyal to somebody/something the quality of being faithful to your husband, wife or partner by not having a sexual relationship with anyone else -- fidelity to your principles They swore an oath of fidelity to their king.

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``` of the type already mentioned -- We were second-class citizens and they treated us as such. ```

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the point just before a new situation, period of life, etc. begins -- She felt as though she was on the threshold of a new life. He has an extremely low pain threshold.

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not physically strong -- His legs felt weak. a weak light/signal/sound

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to take control of a place, building, etc. using force -- The city was captured in 1941. to succeed in getting control of something that other people are also trying to control -- The company has captured 90% of the market.

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(of a message or story) told in a way that confuses the person listening, usually by somebody who is shocked or in a hurry synonym confused -- There was a garbled message from her on my voicemail.

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used to introduce an idea that is different or opposite to the idea that you have stated previously -- The walls were not white, but rather a sort of dirty grey. It’s a rather difficult question.

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``` used to say that something is possible -- That may or may not be true. He may have (= perhaps he has) missed his train. May I come in? ```

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to look at somebody/something, especially in a particular way -- Her work is very highly/well regarded. The project was widely regarded as a success.

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used with uncountable nouns to mean ‘a smaller amount of’ -- less butter/time/importance He was advised to smoke fewer cigarettes and drink less beer.

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the strong effect or influence of something -- They realized the force of her argument. magnetic/centrifugal force

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the circumstances or situation in which people live, work or do things -- living/housing/working conditions The house is in a generally poor condition.

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inside the range or limits of something -- That question is not within the scope of this talk. We are now within range of enemy fire.

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an act of leaving a place / the speed with which somebody does something; how difficult it is to do something -- We were all sad at her going. Walking four miles in an hour is pretty good going for me.

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linking verb to continue to be something; to be still in the same state or condition -- There remained one significant problem.

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``` happening all the time or repeatedly -- constant interruptions a constant stream of visitors all day Babies need constant attention. ```

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at some point in a period of time -- He was taken to the hospital during the night. I only saw her once during my stay in Rome.

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if two or more facts, figures, etc. correlate or if a fact, figure, etc. correlates with another, the facts are closely connected and affect or depend on each other -- A high-fat diet correlates with a greater risk of heart disease.

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a person who leads a group of people, especially the head of a country, an organization, etc. -- He was not a natural leader. She's a born leader.

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paying no attention, even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties -- The weather was terrible but we carried on regardless.

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a remark or sign that shows that something is happening or what somebody is thinking or feeling -- She smiled, not giving the slightest indication of what had just happened. Some car alarms have no visual indication that they are in operation.

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at a time before the time that you are talking about -- The building had previously been used as a hotel. I had visited them three days previously.

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showing that somebody/something is in the same place or state that they were in originally -- He was glad to be home again. Could you say it again, please?

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the state of being near somebody/something in distance or time -- a house in the proximity of (= near) the motorway The proximity of the college to London makes it very popular.

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the act of not respecting somebody's rights, peace, privacy, etc. -- gross violations of human rights

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to say that something will happen in the future synonym forecast -- Every step in the movie is easily predicted.

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limited or small in size or amount -- a restricted space a restricted range of foods

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at the present time -- The hourly charge is currently £35. Currently, over 500 students are enrolled on the course.

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to change something in order to make it suitable for a new use or situation synonym modify -- adapt something - These styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes. A large organization can be slow to adapt to change.

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``` look ahead (to something) to think about what is going to happen in the future ```

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connected with the law -- Should the use of this drug be made legal? The driver was more than three times over the legal limit.

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a statement that says what you think will happen; the act of making such a statement -- It's difficult to make accurate predictions about the effects on the environment. Our prediction turns out to be correct.

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the fact that something is possible to get, buy or find -- the availability of cheap flights Check her availability before you schedule the meeting.

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to work or perform duties for a person, an organization, a country, etc. -- He served as a captain in the army.

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the fact of following the rules or standards of something -- You need to ensure conformance to strict quality guidelines.

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to combine or make two or more things combine to form a single thing -- The two groups have merged to form a new party.

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a choice or judgement that you make after thinking and talking about what is the best thing to do -- We need a decision on this by next week. It's a difficult decision for any doctor.

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compare with/to somebody/something to be similar to somebody/something else, either better or worse -- This school compares with the best in the country (= it is as good as them). This house doesn't compare with our previous one (= it is not as good).

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the process of developing gradually from one stage or state to another / a number of things that come in a series -- a natural progression from childhood to adolescence

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a position of having control over somebody/something; responsibility for somebody/something -- She has charge of the day-to-day running of the business. I'm leaving the school in your charge.

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the act of moving away from what is normal or acceptable; a difference from what is expected or acceptable / the amount by which a single measurement is different from the average -- a deviation from the plan a compass deviation of 5° (= from true north)

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to begin to happen; to begin something -- She commenced her medical career in 1956. The meeting is scheduled to commence at noon.

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an occasion when two or more people or things are compared -- comparison of A and B - a comparison of the rail systems in Britain and France a comparison of men’s salaries with those of women

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to go with somebody from one place to another, especially to guide or lead them -- take somebody It's too far to walk—I'll take you by car.

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(of a sound or voice) loud and hard synonym piercing -- Her voice was shrill and penetrating.

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that you have stated and are discussing; particular -- We can find out how much money is spent on food in any given period.

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used to introduce the logical result of something that has just been mentioned -- He's only 17 and therefore not drive a car.

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conditions that you agree to when you buy, sell, or pay for something; a price or cost -- My terms are £20 a lesson.

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as stated or reported by somebody/something -- According to Mick, it's a great movie.

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that you suppose to be true or to exist -- the assumed differences between the two states

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having the most modern and recently developed ideas, methods, etc./ (of a course of study) at a high or difficult level -- an advanced student of English

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a duty to help or take care of somebody because of your job, position, etc. -- responsibility (to do something) I think we have a moral responsibility to help these countries.

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the curved path of something that has been fired, hit or thrown into the air -- a missile’s trajectory

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that can be used; in good enough condition to be used -- The bike is rusty but usable. How can we display this data in a usable form? - opposite unusable

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activity that is trying hard to discover the truth about something -- the journalist’s unwanted probings

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not behaving or done with confidence synonym hesitant -- a tentative greeting

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used in questions to ask somebody to be exact about one or more people or things from a limited number -- Which is better exercise—swimming or tennis?

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to be the same as or match something synonym agree, tally -- Your account and hers do not correspond.

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result (of something) a thing that is caused or produced because of something else -- This book is the result of 25 years of research.

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one or the other of two; it does not matter which -- You can park on either side of the street.

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as a result of something just mentioned synonym hence, therefore -- He is the eldest son and thus heir to the title.

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``` without delay synonym at once -- She answered almost immediately. Turn right immediately after the church. ```

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and then; as a result of this -- He told her she was a liar, whereupon she walked out.

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keep a secret | keep something secret (from somebody) to know something and not tell it to anyone -- Can you keep a secret? Keep your passport in a safe place.

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existence, your mind and all of your feelings -- I hated him with my whole being.

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necessary (for somebody/something) (to do something) that is needed for a purpose or a reason synonym essential -- If necessary, you can contact me at home.

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the fact of a situation being unfair and of people not being treated equally; an unfair act or an example of unfair treatment opposite justice -- The report exposes the injustices of the system.

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money that employees receive for doing their job, especially professional employees or people working in an office, usually paid every month -- He gets a basic salary plus commission.

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a look at somebody/something for a very short time, when you do not see the person or thing completely -- He caught a glimpse of her in the crowd.

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left and no longer wanted, used or needed -- There was an abandoned supermarket trolley in the middle of the road. Police found several guns in an abandoned car.

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very surprising, especially in a way that makes you feel pleasure or admiration -- I saw the most amazing film yesterday! I made an amazing discovery today.

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a V-shaped bone between the neck and breast of a chicken, duck, etc. When the bird is eaten, this bone is sometimes pulled apart by two people, and the person who gets the larger part can make a wish.

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gentle touch - an act of moving your hand gently over a surface, usually several times -- He gave the cat a stroke.

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at a higher level than normal -- the sound of raised voices Smokers often have raised blood pressure.

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to fix or connect two or more things together -- The island is joined to the mainland by a bridge. How do these two pieces join? Over 200 members of staff joined the strike.

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the purpose of doing something; what somebody is trying to achieve -- the aims of the lesson She went to London with the aim of finding a job.

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that you think will happen -- Double the expected number of people came to the meeting. this year’s expected earnings

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in the place of somebody/something -- Lee was ill so I went instead. He didn't reply. Instead, he turned on his heel and left the room. She said nothing, preferring instead to save her comments till later.

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possessed (by something) (of a person or their mind) controlled by an evil spirit -- She has convinced herself that she is possessed by the devil.

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used to say that something is likely to happen or to be true -- You're probably right. It'll probably be OK.

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a thing that you do often and almost without thinking, especially something that is hard to stop doing -- You need to change your eating habits. I'm trying to break the habit of staying up too late.

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in lieu (of something) instead of -- We work on Saturdays and have a day off in lieu during the week.

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a general study, view or description of something -- a comprehensive survey of modern music 94% of people who took part in the survey said they agreed. The survey covered 74 species.

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the effect that somebody/something has on the way a person thinks or behaves or on the way that something works or develops -- What exactly is the influence of television on children? I have absolutely no influence over him.

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