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This is … one example of what can happen when things go badly wrong
But
to kill someone, especially legally as a punishment
Thousands have been ….. political crimes.
execute somebody for something
Executed for
Strange or unusual
I always thought there was something … about her
Odd
To make someone suffer or worry a lot
Seth was …. by feelings of guilt
Torment(ed)
to stop doing something:
I … smoking and put on weight.
Quit
having always lived or existed in a place:
The kangaroo is …. Australia.
Indigenous to
Native to
to have enough money to buy something or enough time to do something:
I … a new computer
Can afford
Cannot afford
someone who has suffered the effects of violence, illness, or bad luck:
Our aim is to help …. crime
Victims of
effective and able to be successful:
Nuclear energy is the only …. alternative to coal and gas
Viable
Embarrassing and not relax
A laugh can help people over an …. situation
Awkward
to deliberately treat someone cruelly by annoying them or hurting them
The older boys would … him whenever they had the chance.
Torment
Torture
…. descriptions or memories produce strong, clear images in your mind:
He gave a very … description of life in Caracas.
Vivid
Your books ….. children from around the world
Capture(ed) the imagination of
to leave your job or school permanently:
She recently … her … to spend more time with her family.
Quit … job
under something, or in a lower position than something:
She looked out of the window at the children playing ….
Beneath
