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Question 1

dispute

Answer 1

[countable, uncountable] an argument or a disagreement between two people, groups or countries; discussion about a subject where there is disagreement
dispute (between A and B) a dispute between the two countries about the border
dispute (over/about something) the latest dispute over fishing rights
industrial/pay disputes
The union is in dispute with management over working hours.
The cause of the accident was still in dispute (= being argued about).
The matter was settled beyond dispute by the court judgment (= it could no longer be argued about).
His theories are open to dispute (= can be disagreed with).
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Question 2

noble

Answer 2

having fine personal qualities that people admire, such as courage, honesty and care for others
a noble leader
noble ideals
He died for a noble cause.
It was very noble of you to go so far to take him home.
compare ignoble
See related entries: Moral
very impressive in size or quality
synonym splendid
a noble building
belonging to a family of high social rank (= belonging to the nobility)
synonym aristocratic
a man of noble birth
one of the noblest families in Portugal
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Question 3

baron

Answer 3

a nobleman of the lowest rank. In Britain, barons use the title Lord; in other countries they use the title Baron.
a person who owns or controls a large part of a particular industry
a press baron
drug barons
the oil barons of Texas
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Question 4

peasant

Answer 4

(especially in the past, or in poorer countries) a farmer who owns or rents a small piece of land
peasant farmers
a peasant family
peasant revolts
See related entries: Farm people
(informal, disapproving) a person who is rude, behaves badly, or has little education
synonym lout
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Question 5

duty

Answer 5

[countable, uncountable] something that you feel you have to do because it is your moral or legal responsibility
It is my duty to report it to the police.
Local councillors have a duty to serve the community.
I don’t want you to visit me simply out of a sense of duty.
your duties as a parent
to do your duty for your country
I’ll have to go I’m afraid—duty calls.
The company owes a duty of care to its customers.
See related entries: Moral
[uncountable] the work that is your job
Report for duty at 8 a.m.
see also night duty
duties [plural] tasks that are part of your job
I spend a lot of my time on administrative duties.
Your duties will include setting up a new computer system.
see also heavy-duty
[countable, uncountable] a tax that you pay on things that you buy, especially those that you bring into a country
customs/excise/import duties
duty on something duty on wine and beer
see also death duty, stamp duty
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Question 6

obligation

Answer 6

uncountable] obligation (to do something) the state of being forced to do something because it is your duty, or because of a law, etc.
You are under no obligation to buy anything.
She did not feel under any obligation to tell him the truth.
I don’t want people coming to see me out of a sense of obligation.
We will send you an estimate for the work without obligation (= you do not have to accept it).
[countable] something which you must do because you have promised, because of a law, etc.
synonym commitment
to fulfil your legal/professional/financial obligations
They reminded him of his contractual obligations.
obligation to do something We have a moral obligation to protect the environment.
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Question 7

occasional

Answer 7

happening or done sometimes but not often
He works for us on an occasional basis.
I enjoy the occasional glass of wine.
He spent five years in Paris, with occasional visits to Italy.
an occasional smoker (= a person who smokes, but not often)
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Question 8

eisteddfod

Answer 8

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national festival welsh song and poetry