Vocabulary (translate) Flashcards

Question

bajo cero

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subzero / below zero

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handrail /ˈhænd.reɪl/

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acorn /ˈeɪ.kɔːrn/

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beneficial /ˌben.əˈfɪʃ.əl/ The improvement in sales figures had a beneficial effect/influence on the company as a whole.

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goods /ɡʊdz/ [things for sale, or the things that you own]

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bureaucracy /bjʊˈrɑkrəsi/

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supermarket chain

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drawer /drɔːr/

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impasse /ˈɪm.pæs/ [a situation in which progress is impossible, especially because the people involved cannot agree]

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menu /ˈmɛnju/ Can you pass me the menu?

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chestnut /ˈtʃes.nʌt/

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ash /æʃ/

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nuclear plant / nuclear power plant

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match /mætʃ/

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certainty /ˈsɝtənti/ It is a certainty that good communication makes for a happier marriage.

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draft beer

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deli /ˈdel.i/ [short form of delicatessen] At a deli, you can stock up on chorizo, pates, sausages, and blood sausages.

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fireplace [hogar, chimenea] /ˈfaɪrˌpleɪs/ Rachel sat in front of the fireplace to warm herself up / chimney /ˈtʃɪmni/ [brick structure on roof] Parts of the chimney broke off in the earthquake.

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foundation /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/ [the structures below the surface of the ground that support a building] - The foundations will have to be reinforced to prevent the house from sinking further into the ground. [an idea or fact that something is based on] - The lawyer's argument had no foundation

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dissatisfied (or: unsatisfied) customer (or: client)

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colander /ˈkɑː.lən.dɚ/

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collide /kəˈlaɪd/ - The two vans collided at the crossroads.

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expired food

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(mainly US) supplemental /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.təl/

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comprehension /ˌkɑmprɪˈhɛnʃən/ Tom has minimal comprehension of Spanish.

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consistent /kənˈsɪstənt/ - He is one of the few politicians who is consistent in his ideology

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canned food

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perseverance /ˌpɜːrsɪˈvɪərəns/ You need a lot of perseverance to succeed as a performer.

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consumption /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/ As a nation, our consumption of junk food is horrifying.

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counteroffer /ˈkaʊntərˌɒfə/

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rental agreement / lease agreement

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security check

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living together

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living together Living together in an apartment is always difficult

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cost of living

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customary (or: tradition) /ˈkʌs.tə.mer.i/ In my village, it is customary for a girl to take her mother's name.

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trash can / garbage can

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slope /sloʊp/

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crop /krɑp/ Sugar is an important crop on the island.

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comply with [sth] [to act according to an order, set of rules, or request] There are serious penalties for failure to comply with the regulations

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swerve /swɝːv/ - The bus driver swerved to avoid hitting a cyclist

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faulty /ˈfɔlti/ Sara's car has a faulty oil filter, so she took it to the garage to have it replaced

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extreme sports

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spender /ˈspen.dɚ/

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decoupled /ˌdiːˈkʌp.əl/

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unfocused /ʌnˈfoʊ.kəst/ Your son is intelligent, but he is unfocused in some of the classes that he finds less interesting.

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/pɚˈfɔːrm/ perform She performed confidently in front of the audience.

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exasperating /ɪgˈzɑːspəreɪtɪŋ/ / frustrating /frʌˈstreɪtɪŋ/

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home office [working area in one's house] She shut the door to her home office to drown out the kids' noise

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alarm clock

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get distracted /gɛt dɪˈstræktɪd/ When driving, you can't get distracted for even one second.

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VAT-free day

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different from [sth/sb]

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disability

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disciplina /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/

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sore throat

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appliance /əˈplaɪəns/

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to an extent/ to some extent Maybe that's truth to an extent. To some extent, she was responsible for the accident.

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at the last minute [the latest possible opportunity for doing something] - They only told me at the last minute that they couldn't come.

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cleavage /ˈkliː.vɪdʒ/ - Clare was wearing a low-cut dress that showed off her cleavage.

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exaggeration /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/ Unfortunately, the newspaper article was full of exaggerations and misrepresentations.

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expel /ɪkˈspel/ [to force air or liquid out of something] When you breathe out, you expel air from your lungs.

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façade /fəˈsɑːd/ - The façade is made of limestone. - Behind her façade of gentleness was a tough competitor.

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must / necessarily

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livestock /ˈlaɪv.stɑːk/ / livestock farming

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make a living - She makes a living selling cosmetics. - You can make a good living (= earn a lot of money) in sales if you have the right attitude.

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spending [the money that is used for a particular purpose, especially by a government or organization] Consumer spending has more than doubled in the last ten years.

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rubbery /ˈrʌb.ɚ.i/ This rubbery beef is inedible

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pull over When he saw the flashing lights in the rear-view mirror, he pulled over.

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to such an extent He yelled to such an extent that my ears almost burst.

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There is a plague of scooters.

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liver /ˈlɪvɚ/

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deciduous /dɪˈsɪdʒ.u.əs/

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evergreen /ˈev.ɚ.ɡriːn/

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incentive /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/ The club offered incentives to attract new members.

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interchangeably /ˌɪntəˈtʃeɪndʒəblɪ/ In cooking, leeks can sometimes be used interchangeably with onions.

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real state agency

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tenant /ˈtɛnənt/

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interest rate [the interest percent that a bank or other financial company charges you when you borrow money, or the interest percent it pays you when you keep money in an account] - The bank has plans to cut (or: raise) interest rates.

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switch /swɪtʃ/ The light switch is on the wall to (or on) your right

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greenhouse

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investment /ɪnˈvɛstmənt/

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irreparable /ɪˈrɛpərəbəl/ The criminal made an irreparable mistake and will now serve a life sentence.

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irresistible /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/ Mario's irresistible smile convinced me to go out with him.

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irreversible /ˌɪrɪˈvɝsəbəl/ The effects of global warming could be irreversible.

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work day / working day A standard work day is about eight hours long

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jurisdiction /ˌdʒʊrɪsˈdɪkʃən/ The court has jurisdiction only over immigration matters.

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the fine print [the part of a document that is printed in small letters, and that many people do not read, but that may contain details that it is important for you to know about] - If you read the fine print you may find out you have to pay $8,000 to refinance

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motto /ˈmɑː.t̬oʊ/ / slogan

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flashlight (UK: torch) /ˈflæʃ.laɪt/

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plain /pleɪn/

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infighting /ˈɪnˌfaɪ.t̬ɪŋ/ Years of infighting among the leaders have destroyed the party.

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spots /spɑts/ Cheetahs have black spots

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way of being

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more of the same

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raw material /ˌrɑː məˈtɪr.i.əl/ The cost of raw materials was going up

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mediocre /ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kɚ/ The film's plot is predictable and the acting is mediocre.

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psych (up) /ˈsɑɪk ˈʌp/ [to prepare yourself mentally to do something difficult] I still have to psych myself up about the fact that I'm moving cities.

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flea (or: street) market

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breadcrumbs /ˈbredkrʌmz/

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overlook (or: (UK) viewpoint) [a place from where a person can look at something, especially at an area of natural beauty] - There are lots of scenic overlooks along the road from New York to Montreal.

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mucus /ˈmjukəs/

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modest /ˈmɑː.dɪst/ Kelsey prepared a modest dinner for herself

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monologue /ˈmɑnəˌlɔg, -ˌlɑg/ Chris gave a monologue at the meeting that put everyone to sleep.

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monotonous /məˈnɑtənəs/ - The music became monotonous after a while.

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move /muv/ We hired a company for the move

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mute /mjut/

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cream /kriːm/

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nauseous /ˈnɔʃəs, -ziəs/ I felt nauseous after accidentally drinking expired milk.

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snowfall /ˈsnoʊˌfɔl/

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harmful /ˈhɑːrm.fəl/ This group of chemicals is known to be harmful to people with asthma

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observant /əbˈzɝvənt/

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supply and demand

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countries of origin / home countries

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developing country

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ugly duckling

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apply for (or: take out) a loan to - I had to take out a bank loan to start my own business.

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pensive /ˈpen.sɪv/ She became withdrawn and pensive, hardly speaking to anyone.

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next to last / second to last

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harmful /ˈhɑːrm.fəl/

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blind /blaɪnd/

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catch someone red-handed

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plant /plænt/

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parking space / parking place

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set in motion / implement / launch

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troublesome (or: problematic)

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fall behind

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raise funds /reɪz fʌndz/ [make money for a cause]

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profitable /ˈprɑː.fɪ.t̬ə.bəl/ [making or likely to make a profit]

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slippery /ˈslɪpəri, ˈslɪpri/ Be careful; the floor has just been washed and it's still slippery.

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resume /rɪˈzum/ I have resumed my classes after a long time.

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side mirror / wing mirror

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kidney /ˈkɪdni/

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sensationalist /senˈseɪ.ʃən.əl.ɪst/ I found the film sensationalist and totally unbelievable.

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be responsible for something/doing something

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sip /sɪp/ A sip of wine was all it took to get Nancy drunk.

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sustainable /səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl/

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spacious /ˈspeɪʃəs/ All the bedrooms were spacious

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bestselling (adj) / bestseller (n)

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cut down / chop down The law should make it an obligation to plant a tree when one is cut down.

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tangible /ˈtændʒəbəl/ The drugs found in the car are tangible proof that the suspect is guilty.

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tedious /ˈtidiəs, ˈtidʒəs/ It is a very tedious task

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terrace /ˈter.əs/

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slot machine /ˈslɑːt məˌʃiːn/

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transfer /ˈtrænsfɚ/ My journey from the US to the UK involved two transfers.

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tram /træm/ The tour will be on foot and by tram.

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exhaust pipe / (US) tailpipe

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utensils /juˈtɛnsəls/ Chefs use a variety of utensils to prepare food

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outbound flight / one-way flight / outward flight

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return flight

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baggage claim /ˈbægɪdʒ kleɪm/ / baggage reclaim

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make a profit

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pothole /ˈpɑːt.hoʊl/ - The car's suspension is so good that when you hit a pothole you hardly notice it.

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unmistakable /ˌʌn.mɪˈsteɪ.kə.bəl/

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launder money

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exorbitant /eɡˈzːɔr.bə.t̬ənt/

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justifiable /ˈdʒʌs.tə.faɪ.ə.bəl/

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clumsy /ˈklʌm.zi/

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clothespin /ˈkləʊðz.pɪn/

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pliers /ˈplaɪ.ɚz/

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yawn /jɑːn/

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solvency /ˈsɑːl.vən.si/ - Questions were raised about the financial solvency of the university.

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shower /ˈʃaʊɚ/

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Equator /ɪˈkweɪ.t̬ɚ/

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daytime temperature

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syringe /səˈrɪndʒ/

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doubtful /ˈdaʊt.fəl/ [If you are doubtful about something, you are uncertain about it] - The teacher is doubtful about having parents working as classroom assistants. [If a situation is doubtful, it is unlikely to happen or to be successful] - It is doubtful whether/if they ever reached the summit before they died.

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workforce /ˈwɝːk.fɔːrs/ [all the people who work for a company or organization] [the people who are available for work in a particular area, country, or industry] - The majority of factories in the region have a workforce of 50 to 100

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antenna /ænˈten.ə/

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back in the day

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work of art [an object made by an artist of great skill, especially a painting, drawing, or statue] - The thieves stole several valuable works of art. [the pieces of art, such as drawings and photographs, that are used in books, newspapers, and magazines] - All the artwork in the book has been done by the author

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toilet brush

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bathtub /ˈbæθ.tʌb/

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shepherd /ˈʃep.ɚd/

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garbanzo bean /ɡɑːrˈbæn.zoʊ ˌbiːn/

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riverbank (or: riverside) - We sat on the riverbank and had a picnic.

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develop /dɪˈvel.əp/ - We developed some old negatives from my parents' wedding day.

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take the initiative - Don't be afraid to take the initiative and say what you think.

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tile /taɪl/

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descend /dɪˈsend/ - Jane descended the stairs slowly in her wedding gown.

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tender /ˈtɛndɚ/

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crispy /ˈkrɪs.pi/

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open-ended question - The survey included an open-ended question asking employees what advice they would give to management.

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dead-end street

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among others

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the Enlightenment /ɪnˈlaɪ.t̬ən.mənt/

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scarab /ˈsker.əb/

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heel /hiːl/

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cut /kʌt/ [MISS: to not go, especially to a place where you should be] - Your son has been cutting classes.

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curb /kɝːb/

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housing market

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ridge /rɪdʒ/ - We walked along the narrow mountain ridge.

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stick shift (or: gearshift)

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side (or: side order) side dish (UK) - I’ll have a side of onion rings.

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deduce /dɪˈduːs/ - We cannot deduce very much from these figures.

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bury /ˈber.i/

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oversee /ˌoʊ.vɚˈsiː/ [to watch or organize a job or an activity to make certain that it is being done correctly] - As marketing manager, her job is to oversee all the company's advertising.

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firsthand /ˌfɝːstˈhænd/ - Most of us have firsthand experience of teaching. - He has firsthand experience of what war is like.

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rotten /ˈrɑː.tən/ - The room smelled like rotten vegetables.

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forklift - He put himself through college by operating a forklift at night.

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mixed feelings /ˌmɪkst ˈfiː.lɪŋz/ - I had mixed feelings about leaving home. I was excited but at the same time, I knew I would miss my family.

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syndrome /ˈsɪn.droʊm/

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abbreviation /əˌbriː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/

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to tell (you) the truth - To tell the truth, I couldn’t hear a word he said.

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prioritize /praɪˈɔːr.ə.taɪz/ [to decide which of a group of things are the most important so that you can deal with them first] - You must learn to prioritize your work.

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caregiver /ˈkerˌɡɪv.ɚ/

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cultural exchange

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regime /reɪˈʒiːm/

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dictatorial /ˌdɪk.təˈtɔːr.i.əl/

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suntan lotion /ˈsʌn.tæn ˌloʊ.ʃən/

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generation gap /dʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən ˌɡæp/ - She's a young politician who manages to bridge/cross (= understand both groups in) the generation gap.

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saturated fat /ˌsætʃ.ər.eɪ.t̬ɪd ˈfæt/ - Butter and cream contain a lot of saturated fats.

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carnivorous /kɑːrˈnɪv.ɚ.əs/ - I gave up my carnivorous diet several years ago.

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homemade food

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nutritious /nuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/ - Raw spinach is especially nutritious.

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live beyond your means [to spend more money than you receive as income] - Over 40% of Americans admitted they were living beyond their means. - He was using credit cards to live way beyond his means.

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jacked (mainly US informal) /dʒækt/ [having strong, well-developed muscles, especially as a result of working out (= exercising in order to improve the strength or appearance of your body)] - He was trying to get himself jacked for the photoshoot. - These female weightlifters are absolutely jacked.

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dough /doʊ/

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foreigner /ˈfɔːr.ə.nɚ/

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carpet /ˈkɑːr.pət/

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so to speak / in a manner of speaking

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make yourself at home

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as a matter of fact / in fact

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culture shock [a feeling of confusion felt by someone visiting a country or place that they do not know] - It was a real culture shock to find herself in Bangkok after living on a small island.

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general knowledge /ˌdʒen.ɚ.əl ˈnɑː.lɪdʒ/

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appetite /ˈæp.ə.taɪt/ - I haven't got much of an appetite (= I am not hungry). - Both viruses cause fever and loss of appetite.

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stubborn [a stubborn person is determined to do what he or she wants and refuses to do anything else] - They have huge arguments because they're both so stubborn. - He’s sick, but he’s too stubborn to see a doctor.

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vegetable garden - A narrow band of grass separated the greenhouse from the vegetable garden.

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double-park

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preppy /ˈprep.i/ [a young person from a rich family who goes to an expensive school and who wears neat, expensive clothes] - He's rich, preppy, but generally a nice guy.

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deliveryman - The deliveryman delivered the package to its destination.

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cash on delivery (or: COD)

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by appointment [happening only when a special arrangement has been made for someone to do something or see someone] - House for sale, two bedrooms. Viewing by appointment only. - Some of the wine merchants are open only by appointment.

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pickpocket

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identification /aɪˌden.t̬ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ - (provide/show identification) To open a new account, the bank will require you to show four pieces of identification.

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envy /ˈen.vi/ - I envy her ability to talk to people she's never met before. - [ + two objects ] I don't envy you the job of cooking for all those people.

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wheelbarrow /ˈwiːlˌber.oʊ/

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inflation /ɪnˈfleɪ.ʃən/

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ladder /ˈlæd.ɚ/

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junkie (or: junky) /ˈdʒʌŋ.ki/

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better safe than sorry

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sooner than later

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subsidized /ˈsʌbsɪdaɪzd/ [relating to a cost, etc. that is partly paid for by the government or an organization] - A subsidized canteen and interest free season-ticket loans are additional benefits. - a subsidized company/industry - subsidized childcare/insurance/housing These families don't qualify for publicly subsidized housing, but can't afford market-rate homes. - Competition from heavily subsidized Western farmers has now driven prices up and local producers out of business.

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noteworthy /ˈnoʊtˌwɝː.ði/ - I haven't seen anything noteworthy, so let's try this configuration and see how it behaves.

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prioritize /praɪˈɔːr.ə.taɪz/ - You must learn to prioritize your work.

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questionnaire /ˌkwes.tʃəˈner/

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August /ˈɑː.ɡəst/

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copious /ˈkoʊ.pi.əs/ - They drank copious amounts of wine. - He took copious notes during the lecture.

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numerous /ˈnuː.mə.rəs/ - We have discussed these plans on numerous occasions. - Retailers of this type, once rare, are now numerous.

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all-inclusive hotel (or: resort)

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bank transfer (or: wire transfer)

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we are scattered all over the world.

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the trip was not very tiring.

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work-life balance [the amount of time you spend doing your job compared with the amount of time you spend with your family and doing things you enjoy] - It can be difficult to get the right work-life balance.

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February /ˈfeb.ruː.er.i/

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at (the very) least - It will cost at least $1000. - I’ll be gone for two weeks, at the very least.

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in no time (at all) - Now that we’re on the highway, we’ll be there in no time.

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facelift /ˈfeɪslɪft/ [an improvement or set of improvements made to a product or service in order to make more people want to buy or use it] - Their flagship TV talk show will get a major facelift later in the year.

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graveyard (or: night) shift

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run the risk of doing something [to do something although something bad might happen because of it] - If you tell him the truth, you run the risk of hurting his feelings.

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without further ado (/əˈduː/)

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effortlessly

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may or may not work

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as we are led to believe

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gross salary

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savings account

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gas pedal / gas / the gas

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current /ˈkɝː.ənt/ [a movement of water, air, or electricity in a particular direction] - to swim against/with the current - He was swept out to sea by the strong current. - Switch off the electric current before changing the bulb.

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the last straw / the straw that broke the camel's back

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questionnaire /ˌkwes.tʃəˈner/

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Romanesque /ˌroʊ.məˈnesk/ The twelfth-century church is one of the most outstanding examples of Italian Romanesque.

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loneliness /ˈloʊn.li.nəs/

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companion /kəmˈpæn.jən/ - The dog has been her constant companion these past ten years.

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/ʌnˈdaʊ.t̬ɪd.li/ undoubtedly

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morale /məˈrɑːl/ - A couple of victories would improve the team's morale enormously. - There have been a lot of job losses recently so morale is fairly low.

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bunk (or: bunk bed) /bʌŋk/ - The twins sleep in bunk beds. - Can I sleep in the top bunk?

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depopulation /diːˌpɑː.pjəˈleɪ.ʃən/

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undervalued /ˌʌndəˈvæljuːd/ - An employee who feels undervalued is more likely to lose their temper when something goes wrong.

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US: retirement plan UK: pension scheme

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repertoire /ˈrep.ɚ.twɑːr/ - There is an extensive repertoire of music written for the flute.

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crane /kreɪn/ - The crane lifted the container off the ship.

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physical therapy /ˌfɪz.ɪ.kəl ˈθer.ə.pi/

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persevering /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.ɪŋ/ [having the quality of continuing to make an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time] - He was one of the most determined, stubborn, persevering people I had ever met. - She was persevering enough to reach the height of her ambition and become CEO. - They have a persevering spirit through hardship.

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senior management - The company's senior management is considering a listing on one of several other stock exchanges.

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wake-up call - For the insurance industry, these floods were a wake-up call.

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go blank - I went blank and couldn't think of a single example

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paradigm /ˈper.ə.daɪm/ - The widespread use of social media represents a paradigm shift in the way we communicate.

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enclosure /ɪnˈkloʊ.ʒɚ/ - an enclosure for the horses

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high beams

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trait /treɪt/ - His sense of humour is one of his better traits.

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when it comes to - When it comes to choosing your costume, you can buy one from a store when it is close to Halloween - I trust her judgment when it comes to choosing the right investments.

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legumes /ˈleɡ.juːms/

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please someone - I only got married to please my parents. - It always pleases me to see a well-designed book!

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crawl /krɑːl/ - The child crawled across the floor.

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wander /ˈwɒndər/ - The child was found wandering the streets alone. - We spent the morning wandering around the old part of the city.

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physical condition

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commotion /kəˈmoʊ.ʃən/ - His arrival caused quite a commotion. - He looked up to see what all the commotion was about.

Answer 298

conduct (or: do) a survey

Answer 299

everyday life

Answer 300

whole wheat bread

Answer 301

get to the bottom of something

Answer 302

the competition [the people or businesses who are competing with a particular person or business in a particular market] - Longer hours should give the store an advantage over the competition.

Answer 303

cultivated /ˈkʌl.tə.veɪ.t̬ɪd/ / cultured /ˈkʌl.tʃɚd/ / learned /ˈlɝː.nɪd/

Answer 304

braces (UK) / suspenders (US)

Answer 305

pay homage to /ˈhɑː.mɪdʒ/ - On this occasion, we pay homage to him for his achievements.

Answer 306

pantry /ˈpæn.tri/

Answer 307

cupboard /ˈkʌb.ɚd/

Answer 308

safe house

Answer 309

word-of-mouth - We get most of our work through word-of-mouth recommendations.

Answer 310

(informal disapproving) scab /skæb/

Answer 311

sightseeing / sightseeing tour

Answer 312

shop window

Answer 313

planned obsolescence

Answer 314

vegetable stock

Answer 315

standard of living (or: living standard) - The standard of living in many developing countries is low.

Answer 316

frame of reference

Answer 317

(US) site / (UK) pitch

Answer 318

intuitive /ɪnˈtuː.ɪ.t̬ɪv/

Answer 319

heatstroke

Answer 320

mop /mɑːp/

Answer 321

raffle /ˈræf.əl/

Answer 322

surplus /ˈsɝː.pləs/ - The government has authorized the army to sell its surplus weapons.

Answer 323

acronyms /ˈæk.rə.nɪm/

Answer 324

stall /stɑːl/ - A car may stall due to the driver braking too suddenly. - I stalled the car twice during my driving test but still managed to pass.

Answer 325

pat-down (n) / pat someone down (phrasal verb)

Answer 326

salesclerk /ˈseɪlz.klɝːk/

Answer 327

thoughtful /ˈθɑːt.fəl/

Answer 328

hang up (on) - He started shouting so I hung up (on him).

Answer 329

(US) over the course of time - Over the course of time, I've learned to live with my disability.

Answer 330

(US) plushie /ˈplʌʃ.i/

Answer 331

grill someone about something - Her parents would grill her about where she'd been.

Answer 332

hold someone responsible for something - You sold it to me, so if it breaks I'll hold you responsible.

Answer 333

make the most of something - We’re only in Paris for a day, so let’s make the most of it.

Answer 334

in season [If fruit and vegetables are in season, they are being produced in the area and are available and ready to eat] - Fruit is cheaper when it's in season. - You can use whatever berries are in season for this recipe.

Answer 335

anything but - She's meant to be really nice but she was anything but nice when I met her.

Answer 336

automotive industry

Answer 337

early riser - Even as a teenager, I was an early riser

Answer 338

(US) on sale / (UK) in the sale

Answer 339

intermittent fasting - Many people have found intermittent fasting to be an effective way to lose weight.

Answer 340

take something with a grain of salt - You have to take everything she says with a grain of salt, because she tends to exaggerate.

Answer 341

rancid /ˈræn.sɪd/

Answer 342

physical constitution

Answer 343

nozzle /ˈnɑː.zəl/ - Attach the nozzle to the hose before turning on the water.

Answer 344

coaster /ˈkoʊ.stɚ/

Answer 345

fur /fɝː/ - She was wearing a fur coat and black leather boots. - Native Americans traded furs with early European settlers.

Answer 346

lining /ˈlaɪ.nɪŋ/ - The lining of my jacket is torn.

Answer 347

vice /vaɪs/

Answer 348

(US) townhouse (or: townhome) [one of a row of similar houses that are usually joined by a shared wall]

Answer 349

deliberate - The jury took five days to deliberate on the case. - The committee has deliberated the question at great length. - [ + question word ] He's deliberating whether or not to accept the new job that he's been offered.

Answer 350

lease /liːs/ [to make a legal agreement by which money is paid in order to use land, a building, a vehicle, or a piece of equipment for an agreed period of time] - The building's 60 units are currently leased to students of the uniersity. - [ + two objects ] It was agreed they would lease the apartment to him/lease him the apartment.

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