Vocabulary Flashcards
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Gauge
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: to figure out or determine the exact dimensions, size, quantity, or force of;
measure:to gauge the thickness of a wall.
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Backfire
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to have a result opposite to that expected;
go wrong.
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Counterfeit
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made in imitation of something genuine with the intention of deceiving;
forged:a plot to make counterfeit money.
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Gizmos
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Informal Termsa gadget or device:What is this gismo supposed to do?(aparato)
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Hordes
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:a large group, number, or crowd: hordes of grasshoppers.
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Wipe
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: To remove by or as if by rubbing:wiped the tears from her eyes; Wipe that thought from your mind.
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Take off
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to achieve sudden, noticeable growth, etc.:Sales took off just before Christmas.
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Betray
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to be unfaithful or disloyal to:to betray one’s friends.
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Toll
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: the extent or amount of loss, damage, or suffering resulting from some action:The toll from the earthquake was 300 persons dead.
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Naïve
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childlike and innocent
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Puff
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a short, quick blast of air, smoke, vapor, etc.
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Draw on
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[no object]to come nearer; approach:Winter was drawing on.or' to use (money, strength, memory etc) as a source recurrir a I’ll have to draw on my savings.
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Rush
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: Slang Terms[countable; usually singular]the intense feeling experienced from the early moments after taking a drug.(not sure) see “My body needs a rush of nicotine”
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Pass over
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: [~ + over + object]to disregard;
ignore:I will pass over the fact that my opponent is a liar.
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Deliberate
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To weigh in the mind;
consider: [ ~ + obj]:to deliberate a question.
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Prominent
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standing out so as to be seen easily;(destacado)
conspicuous;
particularly noticeable:Her eyes are her most prominent feature.
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Undergo
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o be subjected to;
to be put through;
to experience:has undergone surgery.(sometido)
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Lay
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to establish as a basis;
set up:[~ + object]These talks will lay the foundation for further negotiations.
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Tailor
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to adapt so as to adjust to a purpose, need, etc.:[~ + object]skilled at tailoring the facts and figures for his own ends.
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Damp
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slightly wet;
moist:
The towels were still damp.
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Handicap
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to place at a disadvantage;
disable or burden:
He was handicapped by his injured ankle.
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dexterity
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skill in using the body or mind, esp. the hands:
manual dexterity.
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hesitate
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to wait or pause because of doubt, fear, or indecision;
vacillate:
[no object]She hesitated before taking the job.
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albeit
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although;
even if;
even though:
a peaceful, albeit brief retirement.
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allure
to attract or tempt by something flattering or desirable.
to fascinate;
charm.
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Ambush
an act or instance of lying hidden so as to attack by surprise:
[uncountable]The highwaymen waited in ambush near the road.
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antiseptic
causing the destruction of microorganisms that cause disease:
[before a noun]an antiseptic solution.
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appeal
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[countable]an earnest plea;
request (for help);
entreaty;
plea:
an appeal for help.(recurrir) o atraer
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appraisal
an act of estimating or determining the worth of something:
[countable]We gave him an appraisal of the jewelry.
[uncountable]received a look of careful appraisal.
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apprehension
suspicion or fear of future trouble;
foreboding:
[countable]had apprehensions about the upcoming meeting.
[uncountable]I was filled with apprehension.
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array
a large group, number, or quantity of people or things:
| an impressive array of scholars; an imposing array of books.
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awe
a powerful feeling of reverence, fear, or wonder produced by someone or something overwhelming.
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exhilaration
to make cheerful or merry;
| enliven:The jog in the park exhilarated me.
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beef up
an act or instance of strengthening or reinforcing.
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craft
to make or manufacture (an object, objects, product, etc.) with skill and careful attention to detail.
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blur
to (cause to) become hard to see or hear: [no object]Her eyes blurred with tears. His speech blurred the more he drank.[~ + object]The fog blurred the outline of the car.
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pin down
to force (someone) to deal with a situation, answer a question directly, or come to a decision: [~ + object + down]The reporters tried to pin the president down on his new tax proposals.
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shortcoming
a failure, defect, or lack, as in conduct, condition, etc.:She was quick to list all his shortcomings.
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prime
of the first importance:a prime requisite.
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awe
powerful feeling of reverence, fear, or wonder produced by someone or something overwhelming.(asombro)
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backlash
a strong negative reaction, as to some social or political change:
a backlash by voters to rising property taxes.
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bang
a sudden loud, explosive noise, as the firing of a gun:
| slammed the door with a bang.
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bap
a purchase to one's advantage, esp. at less than the usual cost. or discuss the terms of a bargain;
negotiate:
[no object]bargained skillfully.
[~ + with + object]Management bargained with labor.
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bar
o equip or fasten with a bar or bars:
| barred the door.
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batch
a quantity taken together;
lot:
a batch of tickets.
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beam
Buildinga long piece or bar of metal, wood, etc., used to support a roof, building, or other structure:
The beams in the basement had rotted away.
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bear on
bear on or upon, [~ + on/upon + object]to show or have a connection to:
I can't see how this evidence bears on the case.
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beforehand
in advance;
ahead of time;
earlier:
Anticipate the problems beforehand.
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behalf
in or on behalf of. Also, in or on someone's behalf. as a representative of (someone);
(speaking) in place of or for:
On behalf of the president, who could not be with us tonight, I am happy to be speaking to you.
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betray
to deliver or expose to an enemy by treachery:
| [~ + object (+ to + object)]Benedict Arnold tried to betray his country to the enemy.
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beware
to be wary (of);
be cautious or careful (about):
[~ + object]Beware his wit.
[~ + of + object]Beware of the dog!
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bewilder
to confuse or puzzle:
| Her sudden decision not to see me anymore bewildered me.
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bias
a tendency toward judging something without full knowledge of it;
prejudice:
He has a bias against anyone who is black.
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Wane
to decrease, as in strength or intensity:
| His influence had waned in the company.
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wipe out
to destroy completely:
[~ + out + object]They wiped out the supply depots.
[~ + object + out]The crews wiped them out.
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unevenly
not uniform;
varying;
inconsistent:
a novel of uneven quality.
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inexorable
not able to be changed:
| the inexorable future.
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lingering
to remain in a place longer than is usual or expected:
| They lingered over their coffee for a few minutes.
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??flare up
a sudden burst of fire or light
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skirmish
Militarya fight between small bodies of troops.
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interstate
connecting or involving different states:
| an interstate highway; interstate trade.
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proxy
the power given a person to act as the substitute for another or in place of another.
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in check
in check, kept controlled;
under restraint:
to hold one's anger in check.
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autocracies
government in which one person has unlimited power or authority.
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namely
that is to say;
specifically:
a new item of legislation, namely, the housing bill.
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subjecting
to bring under rule, control, or influence:
| [~ + object]The weaker tribes were subjected by another warlike race.
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mob
a disorderly crowd of people:
| angry mobs of protesters.(muchedumbre)
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forgoing
to give up;
abstain from or refrain from:
I agreed to forgo a raise for this year for a larger one next year.
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consensus
unanimous judgment or belief that a group comes to after discussion:
The consensus was that they should meet twice a month.
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resorting
to turn to for help, often as a final option:
| to resort to war to accomplish his aims.
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assumption
something taken for granted;
a supposition:
a correct assumption.
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underlie
to form the foundation of.
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retaliation
to strike back for an injury or wrong:
| had to retaliate for the injury done to his brother.
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eliciting
o draw or bring out or forth;
evoke:
to elicit a response.
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runaway
having run away;
escaped;
fugitive.
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converge
to develop toward a common result:
| [no object]Our political views, at first widely different, later began to converge.
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embedded
to contain or implant as an essential part:
| His love of children is deeply embedded in his personality.
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flaw
characterized by flaws;
having imperfections:
a flawed gem; a seriously flawed piece of work.
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free ride
something obtained without effort or cost:
| The fact that you're the general's sondoesn't mean you'll get a free ride in the army.
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coup
a highly successful, unexpected act or move:
| It was quite a coup to get the Russian hockey star to come and play in New York.
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rig
to assemble, install, or prepare:
| [~ (+ up) + object]The campers rigged (up) a shelter from tree branches.
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sectarian
of or relating to religious sects.
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wilderness
a wild and uncultivated region, as of forest or desert, uninhabited or inhabited only by wild animals;
a tract of wasteland.
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passive
not reacting to something expected to produce signs of feeling:
He was passive enough to accept the boss's abuse in front of everyone in the office.
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herd
Slang Termsa cohesive group of people;
crowd:
a herd of autograph seekers.
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susceptible
sensitive to, easily moved by, or easily touched by some influence, agency, force, etc.:
[be + ~ + to]She's very susceptible to colds.
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wear off
wear off, [no object] to become less or to diminish slowly or gradually:
The effects of the drug began to wear off.
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shutters
a solid, movable cover for a window.
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wacko
an eccentric, strange, or odd person.
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scramble
to collect or organize (things) in a hurried or disorderly manner (often fol. by together or up):
He scrambled the papers up from the desk. I scrambled the report together at the last minute.
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salient
most noticeable;
prominent:
salient features.
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hand over
hand over, to deliver to another;
surrender control of:
[~ + over + object]The kidnappers handed over the hostages.
[~ + object + over]The kidnappers handed them over.
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bleary
(of the eyes) blurred or dimmed, as from tiredness:
| His eyes were bleary after staying up all night studying.
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bloat
to expand or distend, as with air, water, etc.;
cause to swell:
Overeating bloated their bellies.(hincharse)
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blur
to (cause to) become hard to see or hear:
[no object]Her eyes blurred with tears. His speech blurred the more he drank.
[~ + object]The fog blurred the outline of the car.
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boast
to speak (of someone or something) with exaggeration and too much pride, esp. about oneself:
[no object]He was always boasting.
[~ + of/about + object]boasting about his law school.
[~ + that clause]boasted that he had won every track award in school.
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bound
to limit by or as if by bounds:
| Spain is bounded on the east by Portugal.
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bosom
intimate or confidential:
| a bosom friend.
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sidetracked
to move or distract from the main subject or course:
| We can't afford to get sidetracked anymore.
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grudge
a feeling of ill will or resentment because of some real or imagined wrong:
can really hold a grudge.
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zest
hearty enjoyment;
gusto:
[uncountable]full of zest.
[countable; usually singular]a zest for life.
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dread
to fear greatly:
| [~ + object]to dread death.
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legwork
work or research involving extensive walking or traveling from one place to another.
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lavish
spent, given, produced, or occurring in great amounts:
| a lavish serving of food.
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tailor
to adapt so as to adjust to a purpose, need, etc.:
| [~ + object]skilled at tailoring the facts and figures for his own ends.
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sprint
Sportto race at full speed for a short distance, as in running:
[no object; (~ + ahead)]At the last minute he sprinted (ahead) to win the race.
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sheer
unmixed with anything else:
| [before a noun]sheer luck; sheer nonsense.
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patron
one who is a customer, esp. a regular one, of a store, etc.:
| Patrons must leave the hotel by 3:00 p.m.
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arousal
to stir up;
excite:
The fiery speech aroused the crowd.
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stimulate
to rouse to action or effort, as by encouragement or pressure; spur on;
incite:
to stimulate his interest in mathematics.
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congregate
to come together in a body;
collect:
The crowd congregated around him as he began his speech.
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wait on
to attend to the needs of (a customer):
| Is someone waiting on you?
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haggle
to bargain about the cost of something:
| The tourists haggled for a better price.
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taunt
to make fun of or insult, often to get someone to do something:
He taunted them with shouts of "Sissies!'' but they ignored him.
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fad
a short-lived fashion, manner of conduct, etc., esp. one followed enthusiastically by a group.
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mark up
to increase the price of(sobreprecio)
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nimble
quick and light in movement;
agile:
nimble feet.
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prod
to incite as if by poking;
nag;
goad:
If those insults don't prod him into action, what will?
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outfitted
to furnish with an outfit, equipment, etc.;
fit out;
equip:
to outfit an expedition to the South Pole.
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cater
to provide food, etc., such as for a party or wedding:(atender)
[no object]a new company, catering for private parties.
[~ + object]The company agreed to cater the reception.
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ruminate
to think deeply (about); ponder:
[no object]ruminating in his study.
[~ + object]ruminating the problem.
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suitability
appropriate; acceptable;
fitting:
Is she suitable for this mission?
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Profussion
generous;
lavish:
[be + ~ + in/of]The critics were profuse in their praise of the new movie.
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lavish
spent, given, produced, or occurring in great amounts:
| a lavish serving of food.
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Quenching
: to satisfy;
| appease: had a drink to quench my thirst.
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Attribute
: to believe that a person or thing has a certain quality or characteristic:It is a mistake to attribute too little intelligence to one's colleagues.
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Affluent:
having an abundance of money and material goods;
| wealthy:an affluent society.
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Glean
to gather or find out, usually bit by bit and with hard work:to glean information
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Secular
not relating to or concerned with religion:secular music.
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Hedonism:
belief in or devotion to pleasure as a way of life.
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Pursue
to follow in order to overtake, capture, kill, etc.;
| chase:The army pursued the retreating enemy.
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Endeavor
strong effort;
| attempt:[uncountable]a new field of endeavor.[countable]The boy made an honest endeavor to do the right thing.
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insofar
to such an extent:I will do the work insofar as I am able.
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Equity
he monetary value of a property or business beyond any amounts that are owed on it:[uncountable]The landlord has more than $35,000 equity in that building.
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sting
to cause to feel a sharp pain:
[~ + object]The bullet stung his arm as it grazed his shoulder.
[no object]His eyes stung from the smoke.
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detrimental
: harmful or damaging:That mistake was detrimental to her career.
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Suds
water containing soap or detergent and having bubbles or froth on the surface.
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Midair
any point in the air not touching the earth:
| The helicopter pivoted in midair.
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Toss
to throw, esp. lightly or carelessly:
| [~ + object]came in and tossed her coat on the chair.
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payoff
[usually singular]the payment of a salary, debt, etc.;
| the time at which such payment is made.
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offset
:compensar; something that counterbalances, counteracts, or compensates for something else;
compensating equivalent.
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Wield
: to exercise, use, or control:They wielded the power in the government.
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Deployment
to arrange or move into position esp. for battle:to deploy missiles.(implementar)
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Bulk
: great weight, size, or mass:[uncountable]the great bulk of the aircraft carrier.
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Disband
to (cause to) break up or dissolve (an organization):[no object]The organization disbanded when its leader was arrested.
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Apart
to pieces or parts;
| to pieces: to take a watch apart.
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Subside
sink to a low or lower level: The water in the sink subsided slowly.
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internationalist
The principle of cooperation among nations to achieve the common good.
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Unilateral
: undertaken or done by or on behalf of one side, party, or group only;
not mutual:unilateral disarmament; a unilateral decision.
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Preponderance
the state or condition of being superior in power, force, etc.:
a preponderance of news stories about the election.
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Outlook
mental attitude or view;
| point of view:[countable]a very gloomy outlook.[uncountable; in + ~]became philosophical in outlook.
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Ward off
to turn aside or repel; avert(repeler,keep away)
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Fungible
sp. of goods) being of such nature or kind as to be freely exchangeable or replaceable, in whole or in part, for another of like nature or kind.
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draw on
[no object]to come nearer;
approach:
Winter was drawing on
or [~ + on + object]to use esp. as a source:
The newspaper article draws heavily on gossip.
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Get their way
Salirse con la suya
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Liberal
vorable to progress, change, or reform, as in political or religious affairs:establishing a liberal democracy in the former totalitarian
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Contested
: argue against;
| dispute:to contest a will.
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Underscore
stress;
emphasize;
consider as important:He underscored the issue again and again.
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Backlashes.
strong negative reaction, as to some social or political change:a backlash by voters to rising property taxes
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Flee
run away, as from danger or pursuers;
| take flight.
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Crippled
damage;
keep from working well;
impair:The snowstorm crippled the railway system.
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famine
extreme and general lack or scarceness of food, esp. within a large geographical area:[uncountable]widespread famine. [countable]: a famine that killed thousands of people.
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Uprising
: a revolt;
| an act of rising up against authority.
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Pinned
fasten or attach with or as if with a pin or pins:I pinned the pages together.
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Centrifuges
: machine that spins at high speed and separates substances of different densities.
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thorny
: full of difficulties, complexities, or controversial points:a thorny question.
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in•sur•gence
rising in revolt;
| [countable]:an insurgence in the mountainous regions by rebels.
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Ousted
to expel, remove, or force (someone) from a place or position occupied:He ousted her from the job and took over.
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Pull out
to depart:The train pulled out about three hours late.
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Factional
: self-interested;
| partisan:Factional interests had obstructed justice.
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Casualties
litary. a member of the armed forces removed from service by death, wounds, sickness, etc.:Casualties were heavy in that last battle.
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Sustain
: to undergo or suffer (injury, loss, etc.):The army sustained heavy losses.
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Stagnation
stop progressing:was just stagnating in his job.
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Drawn
: (cause to) move in a particular direction by or as if by pulling;
drag:[~ + object + along]The horses drew the cart along.
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Uprising
revolt;
| an act of rising up against authority.
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Jockey
operate or guide the movement of;
pilot;
drive.
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Backed down
back down, to abandon an argument, opinion, or claim;
withdraw;
retreat: He backed down as soon as a member of the audience challenged his assertion.
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Crush
overwhelm;
| destroy completely:The Rangers crushed the Islanders 10-1 last night at the arena.
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Thaw
(cause to) become less hostile or aloof;
| to (cause to) become more friendly:[no object]Relations between the two countries thawed.
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aloof
at a distance, esp. in feeling or interest;
apart:
They always stood aloof from their classmates.
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Rift
break in friendly relations:The incident created a rift that will take years to repair.
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Overran
: attack and defeat completely and occupy the position of;
| overwhelm:The army overran our position.
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Diplomacy
: the conduct by government officials of relations between nations:international diplomacy.
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standoff
keeping apart from others;
aloof;
reserved;
standoffish.
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Outright
pen;
direct;
not hiding or holding something back:He issued an outright denial.
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Afford
to be able to meet the expense of or pay for: Can I afford a new car?
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Wired:
to equip or furnish with wire:[~ + object]to wire a building with new electrical outlets.
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Disrupt
: to interrupt the normal operation of:The tornado disrupted broadcasting along the entire coast.
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Spectrum
a broad range of different but related ideas, objects, etc.:the full spectrum of political beliefs, from the far left all the way to the radical right.
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Conception
: notion;
general idea;
concept:had no conception of the forces that would be used against him.
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Giveaway:
something given away, esp. as a gift.
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Entice
to tempt or persuade (someone);
| lure: [~ + object]Can we entice him to the party?
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Ramp up
to increase or cause to increase
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Punch
thrusting blow, esp. with the fist.
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compliance
Compliance: conformity;
accordance: He acted in strict compliance with orders.
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Crack down:
crack down, to take severe measures, esp. in enforcing regulations:[no object]tried to crack down, but by then things had gotten out of control.[~ + down + on + object]a campaign to crack down on drug pushers.
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Stagger
: to astonish or shock:[~ + object]a fact that staggers the mind.
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Hooked
bent like a hook;
| hook-shaped.(torcido)
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Sort out
evolve;
develop;
turn out:
We'll just have to wait and see how things sort out.
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Vested
held completely, permanently, and inalienably:
| vested rights.
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Teeter
Dialect Termsto move unsteadily:
| The ladder teetered, then crashed down.(balancearse)
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Coup
a highly successful, unexpected act or move:
| It was quite a coup to get the Russian hockey star to come and play in New York.
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Skip out on
Informal Termsskip out on, to flee or abandon;
desert:
He skipped out on his wife and two children.
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Foxy
slyly clever;
cunning;
crafty:
a foxy opponent.
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sly
able to avoid being seen or noticed;
stealthy:
a sly move.
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sneak
to go in a sly way so as not to be seen or noticed:
| [no object]Let's sneak out the back door.
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cunning
skill used in a shrewd or sly manner to deceive;
guile:
In some fables it is the fox that has a lot of cunning.
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Sketchy
giving only outlines and not details;
not complete:
He could only give us a sketchy account of what had happened.
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started out
to take the first steps, as in life, one's career, etc: he started out as a salesman
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Depict
to represent by or as if by painting or drawing:
| depicted Napoleon with his hand inside his shirt.
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Fill out
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to complete (a document or form) by supplying required information:
[~ + out + object]He filled out the form and signed it at the bottom.
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Lug
to pull or carry with effort or difficulty:
| [~ + object]lugging heavy rocks.
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Ripped
drunk;
| intoxicated.
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Hang in there
hang in (there), [no object][Informal.]to manage to go on or keep going;
persevere or endure:
Hang in there; your hard work will pay off.
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Shut down
shut down, to suspend the operation of (something):
[no object]The automobile plant shut down last year.
[~ + down + object]They shut down the automobile plant last year.
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Peer
to look searchingly, as in making an effort to see clearly:
| He peered at the computer screen, wondering what his programming mistake was.
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Move up
move up, to (cause to) advance to a higher level:
[no object]She moved up quickly in the company.
[~ + object + up]His father moved him up quickly through the ranks.
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come up
to be mentioned or be referred to;
| arise: Your name came up in conversation.
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come up to
[~ + up + to + object]
to approach;
near:
She came up to the star and asked for his autograph.
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First come
arranged, considered, or done in order of application or arrival, as for purposes of service:
orders filled on a first-come basis.
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cut up
to cut into pieces or sections:
| [~ + up + object]He cut up a few pieces of cheese.
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Head off:
to get in the path of or in front of in order to stop or turn aside;
intercept:
[~ + off + object]
We headed off the robbers at the pass.
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fling
to throw or cast with force, violence, or without care:
| flung the dishes to the floor.
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Jostle
to bump against, push, or elbow roughly or rudely:
[~ + object]The crowd pushed and jostled her.
[no object]didn't like it if people jostled against her.
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stagger
: tambalearse;walk unsteadily
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clank
a sharp, short, hard sound, like that produced by two pieces of metal striking: the clank of chains
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Slang
(cause to) become angry:
| [~ + object (+ up)]He got pretty steamed (up) about the sales figures.
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delight
great enjoyment;
joy;
happiness:
[uncountable]I get a great deal of delight from watching my children read their books.
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hung
to fasten (a thing) so that it is supported only from above or near its own top;
suspend:
[~ + object]I hung a few pictures on the wall.
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stiff
rigid or firm:a stiff collar
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Ludicrous
*: causing or deserving laughter because of being absurd;
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sway
to (cause to) move or swing from side to side:
| [no object]swaying to the music.
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scabbard
:a slot for holding a sword, usually one hanging from a belt.
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gutter:
a channel at the side or in the middle of a road or street, for carrying off surface water.(alcantarilla)
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*rattle
:to (cause to) make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds:
| [no object]
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slammed
to hit, push, etc., violently:
| If you slam (on) the brakes, the car will skid
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whimper
: to cry with or utter in low, sad, weak sounds:The dog whimpered from fear
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unintelligible
: that cannot be understood, seen clearly, or read clearly
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hues
a gradation or shade of a color;
tint:
pale hues.
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Sock
to hit hard:
| [~ + object]She socked him in the jaw.
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roll over
to turn over, as a person lying down:
[no object]She groaned, rolled over, and went back to sleep.
[~ + over + object]We rolled over the body and examined the wound.
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*haul up
to come to a halt;
| stop.
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leash
correa de perro
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get by
[no object]to survive or manage to live or continue:
| couldn't get by on that low salary.
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unconventional
doing things in a way that is different from most people
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shift
to move from one place, person, etc., to another:
Let's shift that display from this window to the next one;a person's scheduled period of work:
the night shift, from eleven at night until eight in the morning.
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fallout
effects;
results:
emotional fallout from a divorce.
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gaze:
to look at something or someone for a long time, especially in surprise or admiration, or because you are thinking about something else:(contemplar).
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engage:
captar,formal to interest someone in something and keep them thinking about it: The debate about food safety has engaged the whole nation.(The Germans were engaged in a military operation)
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amuse
:: causing laughter or enjoyment
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undertake
to take upon oneself, as a task or performance;
attempt:
[~ + object]He undertook the job of answering the mail.
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slack
not tight, firm, or tense;
loose:
a slack rope.
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ramshackle
ramshackle:in a very bad condition and needing to be repaired
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drool:
to allow saliva to flow out of your mouth:
| The dog lay drooling on the mat.
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scrawny
*scrawny: very thin;lean:scrawny kids.
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patch up
to settle or smooth over (a quarrel):
| [~ + up + object]The husband and wife tried to patch up their differences.
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settle
o fix, decide on, or resolve:
[~ + object]The matter is settled; we'll buy the house.
[no object]We'll settle with him later, after we draft this agreement.
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swaddle
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to bind (a newborn infant) with clothes to prevent free movement.
to wrap (anything) round with bandages.
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tear v
to (cause to) be pulled apart or in pieces by force:
[~ + object]He tore the fabric.
[no object]This fabric tears easily.
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tear out:
remove by ripping);He tore out a page from the magazine. When I see a good recipe in the newspaper, I usually tear it out.
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sheath
close-fitting covering, esp. for the blade of a sword or dagger:
He put his knife back in its sheath.
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spoil
to (cause to) become bad or unfit for use, such as food that does not last long unless treated with cold:
[no object]Too much moisture and heat will cause the food to spoil.
[~ + object]to spoil the food.
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Lad
[countable]
a boy or youth;
young man.
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cottage:
a small house or a modest vacation house, as at a lake or mountain resort.
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*fork:
to divide into branches:[no object]
| The road forks up ahead.(desviación)
*
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sizzling:
be very hot:
| The summer sidewalks were sizzling.
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tip off
to give secret information:
[~ + off + object]Someone must have tipped off the cops.
[~ + object + off]Someone must have tipped him off.
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reprehensible
bad or evil enough to deserve blame or rebuke:
| reprehensible behavior.
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dispatch
to send off or away with speed:He dispatched his best troops to the borders.(send)
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run on:
[no object]
| to continue without relief or interruption:He ran on about his computer so long that I was bored stiff.
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detract:
to take away a part, as from value or reputation; lessen:
| That wild hairdo detracts from your appearance.
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baffle
to confuse or ;mystify:baffled by her odd behavior
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bewilder
o confuse or puzzle:
| Her sudden decision not to see me anymore bewildered me.
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tug
to pull at with force or effort:
| [~ + object]He tugged his beard while he thought over the question.
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*riddle
:a puzzling question put so as to make it difficult to answer it or discover its meaning:A childhood riddle is "What kind of dog has no tail?'' —The answer: a hot dog.
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*sluggish
not working or functioning with full speed, energy, or ability:a sluggish heartbeat.
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*churn
to shake or move about vigorously or violently: The storm churned (up) the sea.
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*stumble
to strike the foot against something, as in running, so as to trip or fall:He hit a rock and stumbled.
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lorry
lorry: large truck (camión);Ken got a job driving lorries across the country
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send out
[~ + out + for + object]to order delivery:
We sent out for coffee and donuts.
to cause to go out:
[~ + object + out]to send invitations out to all his friends.
[~ + out + object]to send out invitations.
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under way
in progress;proceeding:Our plans are well under way
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put forth
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to propose;
present;
set out for others to consider:
[~ + forth + object]putting forth all these new ideas.
[~ + object + forth]putting them forth.
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steer
Automotive
to guide the course of (something in motion) by a rudder, helm, etc.:
He steered the car around the wreck on the road.(dirigir)
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halt
to (cause to) stop, cease moving, or operating: [no object]
| The car halted in front of the house.
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swell
(cause to) enlarge in size or weight:
| [no object; (~ + up)]Her foot swelled (up) where the bee had stung her.
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stung:
Zoology
to prick or wound (a person or animal) with a sharp-pointed part of the body that often contains poison or venom: [~ + object]
The bee stung her on the foot.
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rocket
cohete
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plight
Plight: a distressing situation: in a sorry plight
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plunge:
to (cause to) fall suddenly, as into water, from a great height, etc.;
plummet:
[no object]
The car plunged off the highway into the sea.
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crack down
the severe enforcing of regulations, esp. to punish opponents, serious lawbreakers, etc., strongly or harshly:
The police commissioner promised a crackdown on street crime.
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compulsory
put into force by law or rules;obligatory:compulsory routines in the ice-skating competition
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bootleger:
made, sold, or transported unlawfully:bootleg whiskey
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.
*sort out
:to put in order;
clarify:After I sort things out here, I'll be able to concentrate on your problem.
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*seize:
Law
to take possession of by authority;
confiscate:the bank seized all his assets.to capture;Plastic Rice seized in Nigeria.
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convey:
to take from one place to another;transport:They conveyed the cargo to the battlefront
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*.*smuggle:
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to convey (goods) secretly and illegally into or out of a country:
to smuggle heroin.
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push ahead:
to continue with an activity in a determined or enthusiastic way, especially when it is difficult or makes you feel tired: They have decided to push ahead with the legal action.
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*boolster
:to support or improve something or make it stronger:
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bullish:
of the stock market) characterized by or causing a trend toward rising prices:a bullish market after the economic forecast. Ej President Vladimir Putin gave a bullish account on Thursday of Russia's military strength
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single out
:single out, to choose (one) from others: to single someone out for special mention.
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exhort
to urge, advise, or persuade earnestly or urgently:
| [~ + object + to + verb]The sergeant exhorted his men to try their best.
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lay
:to put or place in a position that is flat;
set down:[~ + object]
to lay a book on a desk
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*lull
:to soothe or make quiet:
| lulled his fears
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curb
anything that restrains or controls;
restraint;
check:
a curb on spending.
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mount
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to go up;
climb;
ascend:
[~ + object]She mounted the stairs.
[no object]I approached the stairs and mounted carefully.
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interest
Businessa legal share, right, or title, as in the ownership of property:
[countable]a small interest in the property he inherited from his mother.
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parent company
A parent company is a company that has a controlling interest in another company, giving it control of its operations
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sweatshop
Businessa shop where workers are paid low wages and work for long hours under poor conditions.
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dovetails
(of ideas, figures, etc.) to join or fit together smoothly or neatly:
My figures dovetailed nicely with theirs.
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set
a number or combination of things of similar nature or function:
a set of ideas.
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standard
something considered to be a basis of comparison:
| an official standard for weight.
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criteria
Pronouns a standard by which to judge or criticize:
| Which criterion is the most important when you grade essays?
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perpetuate
v.to make perpetual:
| to perpetuate a myth.
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consumerism
a movement for the protection of the consumer against defective products, etc.:
The rise of consumerism has led to increased awareness of false advertising.
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crept
to approach slowly and without being noticed:
| He crept up to the door.
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plausible
having an appearance of truth or reason; credible;
believable:
a plausible excuse.
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garments
any article of clothing:
| dresses, suits, and other garments.
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lacunae
a gap or missing part, as in a manuscript.
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scrutiny
a searching and careful examination or investigation:
| He felt himself withering under the interviewer's scrutiny.
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naive
showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment;
| gullible.
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tangential
merely touching;
slightly connected:
tangential information.
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Startling
disturbing;
frightening:
a startling noise; a startling discovery.(alarmante)
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bobby (v)
Governmentto try to influence the actions or votes of:
[~ + object]lobbied a few key senators.
[no object]lobbied for the bill.
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ballot
a sheet on which a vote is registered.
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retreated
to withdraw, retire, or draw back, esp. for shelter or seclusion.
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stoked
exhilarated;
| excited.
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conceal
to hide;
cover or keep from sight:
A high wall concealed the house.
to keep secret;
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appeal
[~ + to]to exert an attraction:
| The red hat appeals to me.
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clamor
an angry or strong expression of desire or of dissatisfaction:
raised a clamor against higher taxation.
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soar
to rise to a higher or more exalted level:
| His hopes soared.
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advocate
to support or urge by argument:
| advocates higher salaries for teachers.
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urge
to encourage forcefully:
| [~ + object]to urge an athlete to greater effort.
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Paraphernalia:
equipment or items necessary for a particular activity:
| [plural; used with a plural verb]:All the maps and travel paraphernalia were stored in the glove compartment.
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sequester
to set apart; isolate:
| The judge sequestered the jury.
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falter
to lose power;
stop working smoothly:
The engine faltered and died.(flaquear,perder poder)
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hurdle
a difficulty to be overcome;
| obstacle.
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misguided
misled;
mistaken:
Their naive actions were a misguided attempt to help the poor.
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rid
to free or relieve of something unwanted:
| Rid your mind of doubt and believe in me.
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culprit
:a person guilty of an offense or fault, or one accused:
| led in the culprits to stand before the judge.
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dismay:
to break down the courage of completely;
surprise unpleasantly:
The child's failing grades dismayed his parents.(desaliento)
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subpoena
Lawan order from a judge summoning witnesses or evidence to appear before the court.
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barred
to prevent;
exclude:
a religion that bars divorce; barred from membership in a club.
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under way
no longer at rest, stationary, etc.;
in motion;
traveling:
We'll put our bags in the car and be under way.
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airing
the act of broadcasting on radio or television:
| The new comedy program will have its first airing this Friday night.
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account
to be the cause or source of: The New York market accounts for a lot of our sales.(representar)
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underscored
to stress;
emphasize;
consider as important:
He underscored the issue again and again.
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pervade
to become spread throughout all parts of:
| The smell of coffee pervaded the air.
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Tout
Informal Termsto advertise boastfully:
| [~ + object]a highly touted nightclub.
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Boast
to speak (of someone or something) with exaggeration and too much pride, esp. about oneself:
[no object]He was always boasting.
[~ + of/about + object]boasting about his law school.
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cast
to throw or hurl;
fling:
to cast dice.(arrojar)
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setback
a stopping or delay in one's progress;
| reverse or defeat.
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prompted
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to cause (someone) to do some action:
[~ + object + to + verb]That insult prompted him to respond.
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point
to aim or direct (the finger, a weapon, etc.) at, to, or upon something:
[~ + object]He pointed the gun at the target.
[no object]In some cultures it is rude to point at a person.
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amassed
to gather so as to keep for oneself:
| worked hard to amass a fortune.
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cessation
a stopping;
ceasing:
a cessation of hostilities.
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inherent
xisting as a permanent part or quality that cannot be taken out:
Freedom of religion is an inherent part of the bill of rights.
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cogent
convincing;
believable:
some cogent arguments in favor of hiring her.
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view:
a particular manner of looking at something:
| [countable]from a practical (point of) view.
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stand for
a particular manner of looking at something:
| [countable]from a practical (point of) view.
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readily
promptly;
quickly;
easily:
The information was readily available.(inmediately)
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recall
to revoke or withdraw:
| to recall a promise.
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idiosyncracy
characteristic, a habit, a particular like or dislike, etc., special to or distinctive of an individual:
a few little idiosyncrasies, like wearing earmuffs inside and outside on cold days.
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undermine
to weaken or destroy by degrees:
| Her health was undermined by the stress of her job.
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status quo
the existing state or condition in which things have not changed:
He's a big fan of the status quo; he fears change.
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go along:
to agree;
cooperate:
She'll go along with your decision.
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enforce
to put or keep in force;
force obedience to:
The police tried to enforce the new law.(hacer cumplir)
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trivia
matters or things that are unimportant;
meaningless facts or details;
trifles:
[uncountable; used with a singular verb]Trivia is what you need to know to do well in some games.
[plural; used with a plural verb]studying numerous trivia.
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uncover
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remove the cover or covering from.
to lay bare;
disclose;
reveal:
uncovered a deadly plot.(destapar,descubrir)
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arbitrary
decided on or done by personal discretion, rather than by reason:
an arbitrary decision.
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polls
a sampling of opinions on a subject, taken from a group of people, as for analysis:
The opinion polls show great interest in the economy.
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wage
(v)to carry on (a battle, war, conflict, argument, etc.):
| to wage war against a nation.librar la guerra,comenzar
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conscription
Militarycompulsory enrollment of persons for military or naval service;
draft.
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gear
to adjust or adapt to a particular situation in order to bring about satisfactory or suitable results:
[~ + object + to]geared their output to consumer demands.
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faction
a group within a larger group:
| [countable]several factions of the Liberal Party.
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irregular
a soldier or fighter who does not belong to an official military force, as a guerrilla.
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in the midst of
surrounded or enveloped by; at a point during, esp a climactic one
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comission
a group of persons given authority, such as to investigate wrongdoing or discover the facts about something:
[countable]a special commission to investigate political corruption.
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ehtnic
pertaining to or characteristic of a people, esp. a group(eth′nic group′) sharing a common and distinctive culture, religion, language, or the like.
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yield
otorgar
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euphemism
word or expression so substituted: "To pass away'' is a euphemism for "to die.''
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shoot down
to cause to fall by hitting with a shot:
[~ + down + object]to shoot down airplanes.
[~ + object + down]to shoot them down.
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heady
giddy;
dizzy:
She felt heady after her triumph in the race.
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swirl
to move around or along with a whirling motion;
whirl:
[no object]The water swirled down the drain.
[~ + object]She swirled her hair in her fingers.
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wind up
to (cause to) come to an end or conclusion:
[no object]The meeting wound up at about 4:30.
[~ + object + up]Let's wind this meeting up.
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poke fun at
poke fun at, [~ + object] to make fun of or mock:
| The kids poked fun at him for his clothes.
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dissertation
a thesis, esp. one written by a candidate for a doctoral degree:
wrote a dissertation on economic policy.
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dull
not bright, intense, or clear;
dim:
a dull, cloudy day.
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tackle
to undertake to handle, master, solve, etc.:
| to tackle a difficult problem.
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stir
incitar,provocar
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weave
to combine into a connected whole:
| [~ + object]to weave a plot from all the little events in the book.
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markdown
a reduction in the price of an item:
| a markdown on sofas.
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treshold
the point at which something begins to take effect:
| Her dream was hovering on the threshold of consciousness. He has a low threshold of pain.
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venue
the scene or locale of any action or event.
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gaze
to look steadily and intently, as with great interest or wonder:
He gazed out the window at the sunset.
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Pitch
to establish the musical key of (a sound, etc.):
| [~ + object]The musicians pitched their instruments a little higher.
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understate
restrained in design, presentation, etc.;
low-key:
the understated elegance of the house.
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hype
exaggerated publicity, advertising, or promotion:
a lot of sales hype.
Informal Termsto stimulate;
excite:
The kids were all hyped about going to Disneyland.
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carve out
to make or create (a career): he carved out his own future
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empirical
derived from or depending upon experience or observation alone.
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cradle
[~ + object]
to hold gently or protectively:
cradled the little puppy in her arms.
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unwieldy
used, handled, or managed with difficulty because of size, shape, weight, or complexity:
an unwieldy load of scrap iron; an unwieldy bureaucracy.
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integer
one of the positive or negative numbers 1, 2, 3, etc., or zero, not a fraction;
a whole number.
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interpolate
```
to introduce (something additional or extra) between other things or parts; insert;
interject;
interpose:
to interpolate an unwanted comment.
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entail
to cause or involve by necessity or as a consequence:
This project will entail a lot of work.
en•tail•ment, n. (implicar)
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better off
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in better circumstances:
Are we better off than we were four years ago?
[be + ~]more fortunate;
happier:
You are better off without him.
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well off
having sufficient money for comfortable living;
| well-to-do.
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down there
To master a language down there
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jangling
to produce a harsh, discordant sound, as two comparatively small, thin, or hollow pieces of metal hitting together:
The charms on her bracelet jangle as she moves.
to speak angrily;(tintineo)
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harness
to collect and control something so that it can be used effectively:
harness energy/ideas/skills Organizations need to harness the skills and knowledge of people who are retired or unemployed.
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master
a person with the ability or power to control:
| She simply wanted to be the master of her own fate.
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tweak
to make a minor adjustment to:
| to tweak a computer program.
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bog
wet, spongy ground with soil composed mainly of decayed vegetable matter.(pantano)
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nixed
to veto;
refuse to agree to;
prohibit:
to nix the project.(rechazar)
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uneasy
not easy in manner;
awkward;
not comfortable:
felt uneasy in her presence.
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misgiving
Often, misgivings. [plural] a feeling of doubt:
| He had a few misgivings about the plan.
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prospect
anticipation;
expectation:
[uncountable]the prospect of facing yet another day without hope.
[countable]Prospects for peace have improved.
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portray
to depict in words;
| describe graphically.
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acute
sharp or severe in effect;
intense:
acute pain.
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overcome
to defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with something:
[ T ] I eventually overcame my shyness in class.
[ I ] I believe that we will overcome in the end.(superar)
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spare
to decide not to hurt or destroy something or someone:
| By reducing workers’ hours, the company spared some people's jobs.
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fond
having feelings of affection for someone or something, or having a liking for an activity:
I’m really fond of my aunt and enjoy seeing her.
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a roof over ones head
.having feelings of affection for someone or something, or having a liking for an activity:
I’m really fond of my aunt and enjoy seeing her.
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.badass
an informal word meaning excelent
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fond memory
something that you remember with pleasure
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live on stage
to perform before a live audience, not prerecorded or taped
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mounting bills
payments that increase in amount,extent or intensity,
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raving croud
a large number of people that are highly enthusiastic.
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side by side
juntos, uno al ladod el otro
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creep out
```
to cause (someone) to have an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or fear : to give (someone) the creeps
That guy really creeps me out.
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to feel a rush
a phrase that means acknowledging a physical flood of excitement acoompanying dangerous or demanding activity
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to get from someone
a characteristic or trait that is passed from a father or mother to a child
432
to get rough
a situation becomes difficult or unpleasant
433
get the boot
to be dismissed from one's job
434
dismiss
: to remove from position or service : DISCHARGE
| dismissed the thievish servant
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tight
If time or money is tight, there is only just enough of it:
| I'm sorry I can't stay for a chat, time's really tight.
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go through
to examine a collection of things carefully in order to organize them or find something:
I’m going through my clothes and throwing out all the stuff I don’t wear any more.
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hold it
to force yourself to not go to the bathroom
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keep in mind
a phrase that means to remember
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move on
to start a new activity or job, especially after you have spent a long time doing a previous activity or job:
I am excited about the company's future but it is time for me to move on.(seguir adelante)
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pick up
to take a passenger into a vehicle
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put on
to wear something
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to show up
to appear or be seen:
| The virus does not show up in blood tests.
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sing along:
to sing a piece of music while someone else is singing or playing it:
The radio station played a Billy Joel song, and I found myself singing along to it.
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to suck it up
accept a hardship
445
turn in something/someone
to give or return something or someone to an authority:
| Don't forget to turn in your papers after class.
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turn up
If a better situation or an opportunity to do something turns up, it happens or becomes available unexpectedly or in a way that was not planned:
Don't worry about it - something will turn up, you'll see.
447
work out
(of a situation) to happen or develop in a particular, esp. a satisfactory, way, or (of a person) to be suitable for a particular situation:
Nothing was working out right.
448
conspicuous
easily noticed; obvious:
| He was conspicuous as usual with a big yellow bow tie.
449
cry baby
someone, usually a child, who cries a lot without good reason:
Don't be such a cry-baby - it's only a scratch.
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petrified
so frightened that one is unable to move;terrified.
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snitch
to secretly tell someone in authority that someone else has done something bad, often in order to cause trouble:
She thought I'd snitched on her.
UK He snitched to my boss that I'd been making long-distance calls at work!(tell secretly)
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outsider
a person who is not involved with a particular group of people or organization or who does not live in a particular place:
Outsiders have a glamorized idea of what it is like to work in Hollywood.(not a member)
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assimilate
to become part of a group, country, society, etc., or to make someone or something become part of a group, country, society, etc.:
The European Union should remain flexible enough to assimilate more countries quickly.
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break down
to stop working or not be successful:
| Our car broke down on the thruway.
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face facts
accept the truth even though is not pleasant
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fight back
to defend yourself when someone attacks you physically:
| He fought back and managed to wrestle the knife from his attacker's hands.
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fit in
to feel that you belong to a particular group and are accepted by that group:
It's no surprise she's leaving - she never really fitted in.
458
mock
to laugh at someone, often by copying them in a funny but unkind way:
They were mocking him because he kept falling off his bike.
She made fun of him by mocking his limp.
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to quake in ones boots
to shake with fear
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succumb
to lose the determination to oppose something; to accept defeat:
The town finally succumbed last week after being pounded with heavy artillery for more than two months.
I'm afraid I succumbed to temptation and had a piece of cheesecake.
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to tease
to muck or make fun playfully
462
work at
o try hard to achieve something:
Most couples would agree that for a marriage to succeed, both parties have to work at it.
[ + -ing verb ] You need to work at improving your writing.
463
transition
a change from one form or type to another, or the process by which this happens:
The health-care system is in transition at the moment.
There will be an interim government to oversee the transition to democracy.
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whistle blower
a person who tells someone in authority about something illegal that is happening, especially in a government department or a company
465
at some point
at some moment in life that is not specific(en algun momento)
466
Resilience
the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened:
Trauma researchers emphasize the resilience of the human psyche.
467
cohort
a group of people who share a characteristic, usually age:
| This study followed up a cohort of 386 patients aged 65+ for six months after their discharge home.
468
prospective
someone who might become a customer, buyer, etc.:
| What is the best way of contacting prospective customers?
469
consent
permission or agreement:
| They can't publish your name without your consent.(consentimiento)
470
health care
the providing of medical services:
She claimed that women and minority groups frequently receive inferior health care.
hospitals and other health-care providers
471
encompasses
to include different types of things:
| The festival is to encompass everything from music, theatre, and ballet to literature, cinema, and the visual arts.
472
concientiousness
putting a lot of effort into your work:
| a conscientious student
473
altruism
the attitude of caring about others and doing acts that help them although you do not get anything by doing those acts:
Nobody believes those people are donating money to the president’s party purely out of altruism.
474
rebound
to return to an earlier and better condition; improve:
| Older athletes find it harder to rebound from injuries.
475
distress
a feeling of extreme worry, sadness, or pain:
| She claimed that the way she had been treated at work had caused her extreme emotional and psychological distress.
476
burnout
the state of having no energy or enthusiasm because of working too hard, or someone who shows the effects of this state:
[ U ] We have found there is much more burnout and sickness among those who don't get help.
477
neverthless
despite what has just been said or referred to:
| I knew a lot about the subject already, but her talk was interesting nevertheless.
478
scalability
he ability of a business or system to grow larger:
| There are doubts about the profitability and the scalability of the company's web business.
479
strain
a force or influence that stretches, pulls, or puts pressure on something, sometimes causing damage:
The hurricane put such a strain on the bridge that it collapsed.(presion)
480
surrogate
replacing someone else or used instead of something else:
| Because she had no children of her own, her friend's son became a kind of surrogate child to her.
481
domain
an area of interest or an area over which a person has control:
She treated the business as her private domain.
These documents are in the public domain (= available to everybody).
482
allocation
the process of giving someone their part of a total amount of something to use in a particular way:
the allocation of resources/funds/time
Allocation of the grants was handled by a charity that provides support and advocacy for disabled children.
483
concealment
the act of hiding something:
| the concealment of evidence/facts/weapons
484
underserved
used to describe a place, market, etc. where fewer goods or services are available than there should be:
They are encouraging retail development in underserved neighborhoods.
underserved markets
485
brink
the point where a new or different situation is about to begin:
Extreme stress had driven him to the brink of a nervous breakdown.(borde)
486
bureocratic
relating to a system of controlling or managing a country, company, or organization that is operated by a large number of officials:
The company was inefficient because it was highly bureaucratic.
487
state
A territorial entity controlled by a government and inhabited by a population
488
sort out
an occasion when you put things in order or in their correct place:
I've had a sort-out in the bedroom - it's looking rather better.
489
overtake
Catch up with and pass while travelling in the same direction.
‘the driver overtook a line of vehicles’
490
oust
o force someone to leave a position of power, job, place, or competition:
The president was ousted (from power) in a military coup in January 1987.
491
Appease
to prevent further disagreement in arguments or war by giving to the opposing side an advantage that they have demanded:
She claimed that the government had only changed the law in order to appease their critics.
492
urge
a strong wish, especially one that is difficult or impossible to control:
The two of them seem unable to control their sexual urges.
493
expedient
helpful or useful in a particular situation, but sometimes not morally acceptable:
It might be expedient not to pay him until the work is finished.(conveniente)
494
counter
to react to something with an opposing opinion or action, or to defend yourself against something:
After the government bombed their camp, the rebels countered with an attack on the capital.(contrarrestar)
495
bristle
to react angrily:
| She bristled at the suggestion that she had in any way neglected the child.
496
preponderance
the largest part or greatest amount
preponderancia, predominio
The preponderance of evidence suggests that he’s guilty.
497
due
expected or planned
previsto
When is the baby due (= expected to be born)?
498
deter
to prevent someone from doing something or to make someone less enthusiastic about doing something by making it difficult for that person to do it or by threatening bad results if they do it
(hacer) disuadir,desalentar
These measures are designed to deter an enemy attack.
499
Object
to feel or express opposition to or dislike of something or someone:
Would anyone object if we started the meeting now?
500
straightforward
easy to understand; clear:
| The doctor explained the operation in straightforward English.
501
leisure
the time when you are not working or doing other duties:
leisure activities
Most people only have a limited amount of leisure time.
502
lurk
to wait or move in a secret way so that you cannot be seen, especially because you are about to attack someone or do something wrong:
Someone was lurking in the shadows.
Why are you lurking around in the hallway?
503
lurk
to wait or move in a secret way so that you cannot be seen, especially because you are about to attack someone or do something wrong:
Someone was lurking in the shadows.
Why are you lurking around in the hallway?
504
counter
in a way that opposes something:
| Bob's decision not to take the job ran counter to his family's expectations.
505
constructive
If advice, criticism, or actions are constructive, they are useful and intended to help or improve something:
She criticized my writing, but in a way that was very constructive.
506
flaw
a fault, mistake, or weakness, especially one that happens while something is being planned or made, or that causes something not to be perfect(defecto)
507
ostentatious
too obviously showing your money, possessions, or power, in an attempt to make other people notice and admire you:
They criticized the ostentatious lifestyle of their leaders.
508
gluttons
a person who regularly eats and drinks more than is needed
509
proliferation
the fact of something increasing a lot and suddenly in number or amount:
The past two years have seen the proliferation of TV channels.
510
foresee
to realize or understand something in advance or before it happens:
He foresaw the need for cars that would be less polluting.(expect)
511
ramification
the possible results of an action:
| Have you considered all the ramifications of your suggestion?
512
tagline
a short, easily remembered phrase that a company uses in its advertisements, especially on television or the internet, so that people will recognize it or its products:
Writing a tagline is a good way to add character to your brand.
513
Ditch
to get rid of something or someone that is no longer wanted:
| The getaway car had been ditched a couple of miles away from the scene of the robbery.
514
endure
to experience and bear something difficult, painful, or unpleasant:
[ T ] We had to endure a nine-hour delay at the airport.
515
Laden
carrying or holding a lot of something:
| He always comes back from France laden with presents for everyone.
516
Laden
carrying or holding a lot of something:
| He always comes back from France laden with presents for everyone.
517
attest
to show something or to say or prove that something is true
atestiguar
Thousands of people came out onto the streets to attest their support for the democratic opposition party.
518
congruency
similar to or in agreement with something, so that the two things can both exist or can be combined without problems
congruente
Our goals are congruent; there is no conflict.
519
beat out
to be more successful than your competitors:
| The New York-based accounting and consulting firm beat out eight rival bids to win the contract.
520
exert
to use something such as authority, power, influence, etc. in order to make something happen:
If you were to exert your influence they might change their decision.
521
turn off
something that you dislike or that you do not find interesting or sexually exciting:
This system may provide a powerful tool for adults who find computers a turn-off yet need to learn to use them.
522
turn off
something that you dislike or that you do not find interesting or sexually exciting:
This system may provide a powerful tool for adults who find computers a turn-off yet need to learn to use them.
523
imbibe
to drink, especially alcohol:
| Have you been imbibing again?
524
coveted
strongly desired by many:
| The Caldecott Medal is a coveted children’s book award.
525
Objection
the act of expressing or feeling opposition to or dislike of something or someone:
Her objection to/against the plan is based on incorrect facts.
526
scours
to search a place or thing very carefully in order to try to find something:
The police are scouring the area for the missing child.
527
chill
escalofrio
528
scavenger
a bird or animal that feeds on dead animals that it has not killed itself
carroñero
529
grid
pulgada
530
Appeasement
the act of giving the opposing side in an argument or war an advantage that they have demanded, in order to prevent further disagreement :
When he agreed to talks with the prime minister, he was accused of appeasement.
531
Expedient
helpful or useful in a particular situation, but sometimes not morally acceptable:
It might be expedient not to pay him until the work is finished.
532
makeup
The make-up of something or someone is the combination of things that form it:
They argue that the membership of the Council does not reflect the racial make-up of the city.(composicion)
533
vanguard
a group of people who lead the development of new ideas, or a leading position in the development of something
534
hubris
a way of talking or behaving that is too proud:
| He was punished for his hubris.
535
out of step
having opinions or ideas that are different from those of other people:
out of step with sth/sb Our supervisor seems to be out of step with the rest of management.
536
arbiter
someone who makes a judgment, solves an argument, or decides what will be done:
the arbiters of fashion/taste
537
Lambast
to criticize someone or something severely:
| His first novel was well and truly lambasted by the critics.
538
Lambast
to criticize someone or something severely:
| His first novel was well and truly lambasted by the critics.
539
Summit
an important formal meeting between leaders of governments from two or more countries:
a summit meeting
540
precarious
in a dangerous state because of not being safe or not being held in place firmly:
The lorry was lodged in a very precarious way, with its front wheels hanging over the cliff.
541
grand
important and large in degree:
| She has all kinds of grand ideas.
542
excerpt
a short part taken from a speech, book, film, etc.:
| An excerpt from her new thriller will appear in this weekend's magazine.
543
charming
pleasant and attractive:
| We had dinner with our director and his charming wife.(seductor,encantador)
544
mischievously
in a way that is slightly bad but is not intended to cause serious harm or damage:
to grin mischievously
Stacy winked mischievously at his sister and headed quickly for the door.(maliciosamente)
545
be indowed with
to have a particular quality or feature:
| Some lucky people are endowed with both brains and beauty.
546
sift
to make a close examination of all the parts of something in order to find something or to separate what is useful from what is not:
547
tone down
Vto make something less forceful or offensive, usually a piece of writing or a speech:
Some of the language in the original play has been toned down for the television version.(less forceful or offensive)
548
beat up
to attack someone unfairly:
| She didn’t like being beat up on by the press.
549
lopside
with one side bigger, higher, etc. than the other; not equally balanced:
a charming, lopsided grin
550
allegiance
loyalty and support for a ruler, country, group, or belief:
| Soldiers have to swear allegiance to the Crown/the King.
551
bring in
to ask someone to do a particular job:
| We need to bring in an expert to deal with this problem.
552
garment
a piece of clothing(prendas)
553
footprints
a mark made by a foot or shoe
| huella
554
trigger
to cause something to start:
Some people find that certain foods trigger their headaches;Ultraviolet-B radiation triggers the skin to produce vitamin D.(provocar)
555
appraisal
the act of examining someone or something in order to judge their qualities, success, or needs
evaluación
The newspaper gave an editorial appraisal of the government’s achievements of the past year.
556
show off
to try to make people notice you, especially in a way that is annoying
presumir, fanfarronear
Stop showing off!
557
self induced
caused by yourself:
| self-induced vomiting/hysteria
558
prop
respect for someone:
| I've got to give her her props for being such a great athlete.
559
reconcile
to find a way in which two situations or beliefs that are opposed to each other can agree and exist together:
It is sometimes difficult to reconcile science and religion.
560
primp
to make small changes to your hair, make-up, clothes, etc. in order to look more attractive:
Hollywood's finest are primping and preening in anticipation of the awards ceremony tonight.
561
undergo
to experience something that is unpleasant or something that involves a change:
She underwent an operation on a tumour in her left lung last year.
562
merge
to combine or join together, or to cause things to do this:
| They decided to merge the two companies into one.
563
strive
to try very hard to do something or to make something happen, especially for a long time or against difficulties:
[ + to infinitive ] Mr Roe has kindled expectations that he must now strive to live up to.
564
morph
to gradually change, or change someone or something, from one thing to another:
When someone brings up politics at a party, a casual conversation can quickly morph into an ugly argument.(change)
565
show off
to try to make people notice you, especially in a way that is annoying
presumir, fanfarronear
Stop showing off!
566
discrepancy
a difference between two things that should be the same:
| There is some discrepancy between the two accounts.
567
self assertion
giving your opinions in a powerful way so that other people will notice
firme, que se hace valer
568
frumpy
(of a person or their clothes) old-fashioned and not attractive
poco atractivo
I felt fat and frumpy.
a frumpy cardigan
569
offspring
the child of a person or animal
descendencia
to produce offspring
570
spike
a long, thin piece of metal, wood, etc. with a sharp point at one end
pincho
571
wind up
to end
acabar
I think it’s time to wind the meeting up.
572
ripped off
to remove something very quickly and carelessly:
| They ripped off their clothes and ran into the sea.
573
spotlight
to show up clearly or draw attention to
ser foco de atención
The incident spotlighted the difficulties with which we were faced.(centro de atencion)
574
try on
probarse ropa
575
blast
to criticize someone or something severely:
| The administration was blasted for failing to create jobs.
576
outdated
old-fashioned and therefore not as good or as fashionable as something modern:
outdated weapons/ideas
Nowadays this technique is completely outdated.
577
mainstream
considered normal, and having or using ideas, beliefs, etc. that are accepted by most people
convencional, dominante
This is the director’s first mainstream Hollywood film.
578
rally
a large public meeting in support of something
mitin
an election campaign rally
579
boycott
to refuse to buy a product or take part in an activity as a way of expressing strong disapproval
boicotear
People were urged to boycott the country’s products.
The union called on its members to boycott the meeting.
580
sprout
If a plant sprouts, or if it sprouts something, it begins to make leaves, flowers, etc.
brotar
The seeds that I planted are just beginning to sprout.
581
submissive
A submissive person allows themselves to be controlled by other people.
sumiso, dócil
He was looking for a quiet, submissive wife who would obey his every word.
582
charm
something that brings you good luck
amuleto
a lucky charm
583
get
to understand something
entender
He never gets any of my jokes.
584
catchall
general and intended to include everything
comodín
‘South London’ is a catch-all phrase/term for anywhere south of the river.
585
inquiry
an official process to discover the facts about something bad that has happened:
a judicial inquiry
586
liminal
between or belonging to two different places, states, etc.:
| the liminal state between waking and sleeping
587
buzzword
a word or expression from a particular subject area that has become fashionable by being used a lot, especially on television and in the newspapers
palabra de moda
‘Diversity’ is the new buzzword in education.
588
sexist
suggesting that the members of one sex are less able, intelligent, etc. than the members of the other sex, or referring to that sex's bodies, behaviour, or feelings in a negative way:
sexist comments/jokes
589
catchall
general and intended to include everything
comodín
‘South London’ is a catch-all phrase/term for anywhere south of the river.
590
backfire
(of a plan) to have the opposite result from the one you intended
fracasar
Her plans to make him jealous backfired on her when he started dating her best friend.
591
outrun
to move faster or further than someone or something
dejar atrás
The men easily outran the police officer who was chasing them.
592
conflate
to combine two or more separate things, especially pieces of text, to form a whole
refundir, combinar
593
mark up
to increase the price of something:
| They buy paintings at auctions, mark them up, and then resell them at a vast profit to collectors.
594
mark up
to increase the price of something:
| They buy paintings at auctions, mark them up, and then resell them at a vast profit to collectors.
595
inquiry
an official process to discover the facts about something bad that has happened:
a judicial inquiry
596
unnoticed
The original trilogy may have given us Princess Leia, undisputedly one of best characters and all-around badasses this side of Tatooine, but did you know that women other than Leia speak for a grand total of 63 seconds in the entire original trilogy?
597
revered
to very much respect and admire someone or something
venerar, reverenciar
Nelson Mandela is revered for his brave fight against apartheid.
598
clutching
to try very hard to hold something
aferrarse a algo
Feeling herself fall, she clutched at a branch.
599
impeded
to make it more difficult for something to happen or more difficult for someone to do something:
Although he's shy, it certainly hasn't impeded his career in any way.
600
dwelling
a house or place to live in
| morada, vivienda
601
spaciousness
amplitud
| the spaciousness of the apartment.
602
Hearing
a meeting of a group of people, for example judges or politicians, to hear the facts relating to a legal problem or subject of public interest before they make a decision about it:
hold/schedule a hearing A hearing before Judge L.A. Harris Jr. is scheduled for Wednesday.
603
feature
to include someone or something as an important part:
| The movie features James Dean as a disaffected teenager.
604
oversight
responsibility for a job or activity and for making sure it is being done correctly
supervisión
Who has oversight of genetic testing?
605
dub
to give something or someone a particular name, especially describing what you think of it, him, or her
apodar
She was dubbed by the newspapers ‘the Angel of Death’.(denominar)
606
turn over
to give (something) up (to)
entregar
He turned the money over to the police.
607
wide ranging
covering many subjects
amplio, de gran alcance
a wide-ranging discussion
608
bump
an increase in something:
| There had been a bump in the number of students with learning disorders.
609
cast
to throw
lanzar, arrojar, tirar
The angler cast his line into the river
These facts cast new light on the matter
610
aim
a result that you try to achieve
objetivo
The aim of the movie was to make people laugh.(con el objetivo)
;
to be intended to influence a particular person or group
estar dirigido a alguien
These advertisements are aimed at teenagers.
611
leverage
power that can be used to influence someone’s actions or decisions
influencias
The public has some leverage with their representatives in the Senate.
612
close down
If a business closes down, it stops operating.
cerrar
So many shops are closing down.
613
hammer
to criticize someone or something strongly:
| Her latest film has been hammered by the critics.
614
outreach
an effort to bring services or information to people where they live or spend time:
The centre was awarded a grant for outreach to the homeless.
615
curriculum
the subjects studied in a school, college, etc. and what each subject includes:
the school curriculum
Synonyms
616
grant
an amount of money that an organization gives you for a special purpose
beca, subvención
They received a grant for the project.
617
paralells
something very similar to something else, or a similarity between two things:
There’s an incredible parallel between the talking blues of 50 years ago and today’s rap music.(asemejar)
618
underway
If something is underway, it is happening now.
en marcha
Economic recovery is already underway.
619
hefty
large in amount, size, force, etc.:
a hefty bill/fine
Her salary will go up by a hefty 13 percent.
620
minsconstrue
to form a false understanding of the meaning or intention of something that someone does or says
malinterpretar
She said Harris had misconstrued her comments.
621
estipulation
a rule that must be followed or something that must be done
condición, estipulación
Is there any stipulation concerning the number of people attending the conference?
The only stipulation is that candidates must be over the age of 35.
622
likened
to say that someone is similar to or has the same qualities as someone else
comparar algo/a alguien con algo/alguien
She’s been likened to a young Elizabeth Taylor.
623
quip
a humorous and clever remark
ocurrencia, salida
It was Oscar Wilde who made the famous quip about life mimicking art.
624
smirk
to smile in an annoying or unkind way
sonreír con suficiencia
What are you smirking at?
625
smirk
to smile in an annoying or unkind way
sonreír con suficiencia
What are you smirking at?
626
shop around
to compare the price and quality of the same or a similar object in different shops before you decide which one to buy:
627
estipend
a particular amount of money that is paid regularly to someone
estipendio
an annual stipend
628
ill fated
unlucky and unsuccessful, often resulting in death
infortunado, desventurado
The ill-fated aircraft later crashed into the hillside.
629
roll out
to make a new product, service, or system available for the first time:
A media campaign is expected to roll out early next year.
roll sth out The company plans to roll out the scheme across Europe in the coming months.
630
washer
a flat ring of metal, rubber, or plastic that is put somewhere, especially between a screw or bolt and a surface, or between joined pipes, in order to make a better connection between them
631
memorandum
a short written report prepared specially for a person or group of people that contains information about a particular matter:
Michael Davis has prepared a memorandum outlining our need for an additional warehouse.
632
ashamed
feeling angry and disappointed about someone or something, or because you have done something wrong
avergonzado
I felt ashamed of my behaviour.;shameless(descarado)
633
word
news or a message:
| Has there been any word from Paul since he went to New York?
634
stir
If something stirs you, it makes you feel a strong emotion:
I was deeply stirred by her performance.
[ + obj + to infinitive ] The speech stirred the crowd to take action.
635
blatant
very obvious and intentional, when this is a bad thing:
a blatant lie
The whole episode was a blatant attempt to gain publicity.
636
relent
to become less severe or unkind; to agree after refusing at first
ablandarse, ceder
At first she wouldn’t let them go to the cinema, but in the end she relented.
See also
637
relentless
never stopping or getting any less extreme
implacable, incesante
relentless criticism
638
Undercut
to weaken, damage, or cause the failure of something; undermine:
He's got a plan, so I don't want to undercut the effort that he has underway.
To undercut is also to charge less than a competitor:
Large supermarkets can undercut their smaller rivals.
639
death knell
a warning of the end of something:
The opening of the superstore will sound/toll the death knell for (= cause the failure of) hundreds of small independent shops.
640
flue
a duct for smoke and waste gases produced by a fire, a gas heater, a power station, or other fuel-burning installation.
"no air rises up the chimney, usually because the flue is blocked"
641
eagerly
full of desire, interest etc; keen; enthusiastic
ávido, ansioso, deseoso
He is always eager to please.
642
dissuade
to persuade someone not to do something
disuadir
I tried to dissuade her from leaving.
643
pluff
to blow in small blasts
dar caladas
Stop puffing cigarette smoke into my face!
644
subtle
faint or delicate in quality, and therefore difficult to describe or explain
sutil
There is a subtle difference between ’unnecessary’ and ’not necessary’
a subtle flavour.(sutil)
645
fiend
someone who likes something very much or is very interested in something
fanático, -a
a health/sex/chocolate fiend
646
input
ideas, money, effort, etc. that you put into a process or activity in order to help it succeed
aportación, aportaciones
We welcome input from all of you.
647
headrush
A sudden feeling of euphoria, especially as a result of taking drugs.
648
browse
to look at information on the internet
navegar (por)
to browse the Web
649
pledge
to promise seriously to do something or give something
prometer
Foreign donors have pledged $550 million.
He pledged his support to the leader.
650
follow up
a further action connected with something that happened before
seguimiento
This meeting is a follow-up to the one we had last month.
651
yank
to pull something forcefully with a quick movement:
He tripped over the cord and yanked the plug out.
She yanked open the cupboard door and everything fell out.
652
wean off
to make someone gradually stop using something that is bad for them:
It's difficult to wean addicts off cocaine once they're hooked.
The whole scheme is intended to wean people off welfare dependency.
653
fall out
(of an object) to drop from a place where it was attached or contained:
A few pages fell out of the book.
654
coerce
to persuade someone forcefully to do something that they are unwilling to do:
The court heard that the six defendants had been coerced into making a confession.
655
scold
to speak angrily to someone, especially a child, because they have done something wrong
regañar
His mother scolded him for breaking a vase.
656
ramp up
a large increase in activity or in the level of something:
| They saw a ramp-up in orders.
657
cut off
a fixed point or limit at which something is stopped:
| The cutoff for blood donations is usually age 65.
658
fickle
likely to change your opinion or your feelings suddenly and without a good reason
inconstante, veleidoso
She’s so fickle – she’s never been interested in the same man for more than a week!
The world of popular music is notoriously fickle.
659
allegiance
loyalty and support for a ruler, country, group, or belief
lealtad
Soldiers have to swear allegiance to the Crown/the King.
In many American schools, the students pledge allegiance (to the flag) at the beginning of the school day.
660
lump together
to put different groups together and think about them or deal with them in the same way:
All the children are lumped together in one class, regardless of their ability.
661
bicker
to argue about things that are not important:
Will you two stop bickering!
They're always bickering with each other about/over their personal problems.(discutir)
662
conduct
to organize and perform a particular activity:
| We are conducting a survey to find out what our customers think of their local bus service.(realizar)
663
sway
to persuade someone to believe or do one thing rather than another:
Her speech failed to sway her colleagues into supporting the plan.(convencer) o Tambien podria ser influenciar
664
dwarfs
dwarf verb [T] (MAKE SMALL)
to make something seem small by comparison:
This year’s budget dwarfs all previous ones.(empequenecer)
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straight rebuy
the decision to buy the brand, product, etc. that you bought last time, rather than considering other brands or products:
Purchase decisions can be categorized into straight rebuy decisions; modified rebuy decisions; new task purchasing.
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tale
a story
historia, relato
He told me the tale of his travels.
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coercion
the use of force to persuade someone to do something that they are unwilling to do
coacción
He claimed the police had used coercion, threats, and promises to obtain the statement illegally.
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To the extent
En medida que
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yield
to give up; to surrender
ceder
He yielded to the other man’s arguments
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frenzied
uncontrolled and excited, sometimes violent:
| The office was a scene of frenzied activity this morning.
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guilt ridden
feeling very guilty
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kin
the people in your family
| parientes, familiares
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capitalize on
to use a situation to your own advantage
sacar provecho de algo
She capitalized on her knowledge and experience to get a better job.
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Advent
the fact of an event happening, an invention being made, or a person arriving:
Life was transformed by the advent of the steam engine.
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gushing
expressing a positive feeling, especially praise, in such a strong way that it does not sound sincere:
One of the more gushing newspapers described the occasion as "a fairy-tale wedding".
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ripple effect
efecto domino
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wind up
to end
acabar
I think it’s time to wind the meeting up.
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flamboyant
very confident in behaviour, and liking to be noticed by other people, for example because of the way you dress, talk, etc.
extravagante
a flamboyant gesture
The writer’s flamboyant lifestyle was well known.
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stand out
to be very easy to see or notice
llamar la atención
The bright green letters really stand out on the page.
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deviance
If a group of people are unanimous, they all agree about one particular matter or vote the same way, and if a decision or judgment is unanimous, it is formed or supported by everyone in a group:
The jury returned a unanimous verdict of guilty after a short deliberation.
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Susceptibility
the fact that someone or something can easily be influenced, harmed, or infected
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affluent
having a lot of money
rico, adinerado
affluent families/neighbourhoods
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set
a group of things that belong together
conjunto
a set of instructions
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garner
to collect something, usually after much work or with difficulty
recoger, cosechar
Coppola garnered several Oscar awards for ‘The Godfather’.
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woo
to try to persuade someone to support you or to use your business
atraer
The party has been trying to woo the voters with promises of electoral reform.
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set apart
distinguir
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clear cut
having a clear outline; plain and definite
claro, bien definido
There is a clear-cut distinction between the two theories.
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disseminate
to spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people
diseminar
One of the organization’s aims is to disseminate information about the disease.
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take off
If a plane takes off, it begins to fly.
| despegar
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take over
to take control (of)
tomar las riendas, hacerse con el poder; entrar en funciones
He has taken the business over ( noun take-over).
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maven
a person with good knowledge or understanding of a subject
| experto, -a
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procure
to get something, especially after an effort
procurar, obtener
She’s managed somehow to procure his phone number.
He’d procured us seats in the front row.(adquirir)
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surrogate
replacing someone else or used instead of something else
sustituto
Because she had no children of her own, her friend’s son became a kind of surrogate child to her.
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relinquishes
to give up something such as a responsibility or claim
renunciar a
He has relinquished his claim to the throne.
She relinquished control of the family investments to her son.
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overlook
to not notice or consider something
pasar por alto
Two important facts have been overlooked in this case.
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trace
to find someone or something that was lost
localizer,rastrear
Police are trying to trace the missing woman.
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map out
to plan something in detail:
| map out a strategy/plan Our agents will help you to map out a strategy for wealth accumulation in the future.
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enmesh
to catch or involve someone in something unpleasant or dangerous from which it is difficult to escape:
The whales are caught by being enmeshed in nets.
She has become enmeshed in a tangle of drugs and petty crime.
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stifle
to prevent something from happening, being expressed, or continuing:
She stifled a cough/yawn/scream/sneeze.
I don't know how I managed to stifle my anger.
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quota
a limited amount of something that is officially allowed
cupo
an import quota
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Intellectual property rights
The legal protection of the original works of inventors,authors,creators and performers under patent,copyrights and trademark laws.
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dysfunctional
not behaving or working normally
disfuncional
a dysfunctional family
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thin
(of the body) with little flesh on the bones:
Did you notice how thin her wrists were?
Thin, hungry dogs roamed the streets.
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stem from
to start or develop as the result of something:
| Her problems stem from her difficult childhood.
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Apprehension
worry about the future, or a fear that something unpleasant is going to happen:
It's normal to feel a little apprehension before starting a new job.
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synthesizes
to put separate facts, etc. together to form a single piece of work:
The findings from the five separate studies have been synthesized in the report.
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cramped
feeling uncomfortable because there is not enough space
Apretado,angosto
It felt cramped inside the tiny car.
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mainstay
the most important part of something, providing support for everything else:
In the early 1900s, farming was the mainstay of the national economy.
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hem in
to surround someone or something closely:
| Her car was hemmed in between two other vehicles.
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constrain
something that controls what you do by keeping you within particular limits
restricción
The constraints of politeness wouldn’t allow her to say what she really thought about his cooking.
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oppresion
a situation in which people are governed in an unfair and cruel way and prevented from having opportunities and freedom
opresión
Every human being has the right to freedom from oppression.
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outsider
a person who is not involved with a particular group of people or organization or who does not live in a particular place
afuerano, -a
Outsiders have a glamorized idea of what it is like to work in Hollywood.
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cutting edge
the most modern stage of development in a particular type of work or activity
la vanguardia
a company at the cutting edge of mobile communications technology
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co opt
to use someone else's ideas:
| Rock and roll music was largely co-opted from the blues.
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impart
to communicate information to someone
comunicar, impartir
to impart the bad news
I was rather quiet as I didn’t feel I had much wisdom to impart on the subject.
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brim
to be, or become, full to the brim
inundarse, llenarse
Her eyes were brimming with tears.
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ebb and flow
the way in which the level of something regularly becomes higher or lower in a situation
flujo y reflujo
You have to accept the ebb and flow of love in a relationship.
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stigma
for the negative stereotype or reputation attached to something such as "the stigma of divorce." or a strong feeling of disapproval that most people in a society have about something, especially when this is unfair:
There is no longer any stigma to being divorced
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patterns
a particular way in which something is done, is organized, or happens:
The pattern of family life has been changing over recent years.
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drop out
to stop doing something before you have completely finished
retirarse, abandonar (los estudios)
He dropped out of school at 14.
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deliberate
If an action is deliberate, you wanted or planned to do it.
intencionado
This was a deliberate attempt by them to deceive us.
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espontaneus
happening or done in a natural, often sudden way, without any planning or without being forced
espontáneo
His jokes seemed spontaneous, but were in fact carefully prepared beforehand.
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bliss
very great happiness
dicha, felicidad, júbilo
the bliss of a young married couple.
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insulate
to protect someone or something from outside influences:
| As a member of a rich and powerful family, she was insulated from ordinary life.
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relinquishing
to unwillingly stop holding or keeping something
soltar
She relinquished her hold/grip on the steering wheel.
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ambivalence
he state of having two opposing feelings at the same time, or being uncertain about how you feel:
her ambivalence towards men
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resort
(with to) to begin to use, do etc as a way of solving a problem etc when other methods have failed
recurrir (a)
He couldn’t persuade people to do what he wanted, so he resorted to threats of violence.
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forum
a situation or meeting in which people can talk about a problem or matter especially of public interest
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delegate
a person chosen or elected by a group to speak, vote, etc. for them, especially at a meeting:
Delegates have voted in favour of the motion.
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qualm
an uncomfortable feeling of doubt about whether you are doing the right thing:
Unfortunately, he said, there are people who have no qualms about bringing in replacement workers for strikers.
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grapple
to fight, especially in order to win something:
| The children grappled for the ball.
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referendum
a vote in which all the people in a country or an area are asked to give their opinion about or decide an important political or social question:
Is it more democratic to hold a referendum, rather than let the government alone decide?
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sets forth
to explain ideas, or make rules or suggestions:
She set forth her views in "The Art of Making Dance."
The board set forth the conditions for her release.
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glaring
used to say that something bad is very obvious:
glaring errors
a glaring injustice
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rectify
to correct something or make something right:
| I am determined to take whatever action is necessary to rectify the situation.
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flee
to escape by running away, especially because of danger or fear:
She fled (from) the room in tears.
In order to escape capture, he fled to the mountains.
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UN development assitance
A program that coordinates the flow of multilateral development assistance and manages 6000 projects at once around the world(focusing specially on technical development assistance)
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Peace corps
An organization started by President John Kennedy in 1961 that provides U.S volunteers for technical development assistance in third world states.
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screen out from
to prevent something or someone undesirable from coming in:
| Home water filtration systems are supposed to screen out toxins and other contaminants.
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Bound
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having a moral or legal duty to do something:
The company is bound by a special agreement to involve the union in important decisions.
She feels (duty)-bound to tell him everything.(forced)
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convention
a large formal meeting of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest, or a large meeting for a political party:
the national Democratic convention
Where are they holding their party convention?
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bypass
to go around a place or thing and not through it
evitar
I was hoping to bypass the city centre.
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stock
a supply of goods kept on hand by a merchant, etc., for sale to customers;
inventory:
[countable]a good stock of computers.
[uncountable; in/out of + ~]The store keeps lots of replacement parts in stock.
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compel
to force or drive, especially to a course of action:
| His disregard of the rules compels us to dismiss him.
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premise
to set forth beforehand, as by way of introduction or explanation.
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echoed
to repeat, copy, or imitate the words, sentiments, etc., of (a person):
[~ + object]The candidate echoed his opponent in calling for lower taxes
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rethoric
the art of effectively using language in speech or writing.
| language skillfully used.
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formidable
of awesome size, difficulty, etc.:
| a formidable problem.
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meet
to encounter in opposition, conflict, or contest:
[~ + object]Our proposal met a lot of opposition.
[no object]The rival teams meet next week.(enfrentar)
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Unfold
to be revealed or displayed;
| become clear:[no object]The movie's plot gradually unfolded.
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Concede
to acknowledge as true, just, or proper;
| admit:He finally conceded (that) she was right.
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Rote
routine; a fixed, habitual, or mechanical course of procedure: the rote of daily living.
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stiffle
to suppress, curb, or withhold: to stifle a yawn.
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Cramming
to study for an examination by memorizing facts at the last minute:
[no object]stayed up all night cramming for the exam.
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Draw from
to bring, take, or pull (something) out, as from a drawer, holster, etc
(transitive) to extract or pull or take out: to draw teeth, to draw a card from a pack
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Tackling
Combatir
| Tackling procrastination
