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Peep v.

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to look quickly and secretly at something, especially through a small opening / espionar, espiar v.

Ex.: We caught her peeping through the keyhole.
Ex.2: Could I just peep inside?
Ex.3: He was peeping at her through his fingers.

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to look quickly and secretly at something, especially through a small opening / espionar, espiar v.

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Peep v.

Ex.: We caught her peeping through the keyhole.
Ex.2: Could I just peep inside?
Ex.3: He was peeping at her through his fingers.

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giddy-up exclam. /ˌɡɪdi ˈʌp/

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​used as a command to a horse to make it go faster exclam.

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​used as a command to a horse to make it go faster exclam.

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giddy-up exclam. /ˌɡɪdi ˈʌp/

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​(Am.) Sit (Br. Am.) Babysit (for somebody) v.

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to take care of babies or children for a short time while their parents are out v.

Ex.: Who’s sitting for you?

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to take care of babies or children for a short time while their parents are out v.

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​(Am.) Sit (Br. Am.) Babysit (for somebody) v.

Ex.: Who’s sitting for you?

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​to mention a subject or start to talk about it; raise v.

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Bring up v.

Ex.: Bring it up at the meeting.

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Bring up v.

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​to mention a subject or start to talk about it; raise v.

Ex.: Bring it up at the meeting.

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put somebody on the spot i.

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​to make somebody feel uncomfortable or embarrassed by asking them a difficult question v.

Ex.: The interviewer’s questions really put him on the spot.

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​to make somebody feel uncomfortable or embarrassed by asking them a difficult question i.

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put somebody on the spot i.

Ex.: The interviewer’s questions really put him on the spot.

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get in on v.

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​to take part in an activity v.

Ex.: He’s hoping to get in on any discussions about the new project.

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​to take part in an activity v.

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get in on v.

Ex.: He’s hoping to get in on any discussions about the new project.

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​to move or make something move up and down or from side to side with short quick movements v.

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jiggle v.

Ex.: Stop jiggling around!
Ex.2: She jiggled with the lock.
Ex.3: He stood jiggling his car keys in his hand.
Ex.4: Ken was jiggling the settings on his camera.

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jiggle v.

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​to move or make something move up and down or from side to side with short quick movements v.

Ex.: Stop jiggling around!
Ex.2: She jiggled with the lock.
Ex.3: He stood jiggling his car keys in his hand.
Ex.4: Ken was jiggling the settings on his camera.

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suede n. /sweɪd/

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[uncountable] soft leather with a surface like velvet on one side, used especially for making clothes and shoes n.

Ex.: A suede jacket.

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[uncountable] soft leather with a surface like velvet on one side, used especially for making clothes and shoes n.

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suede n. /sweɪd/

Ex.: A suede jacket.

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to collect something from a place v.

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pick up v.

Ex.: I picked up my coat from the cleaners.
Ex.2: I came to pick up the ring.

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Rice cooker n.

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Panela elétrica de arroz n.

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Panela elétrica de arroz n.

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Rice cooker n.

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to become fixed in one position and impossible to move v.

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Stick v.

Ex.: This drawer keeps sticking.
Ex.2: The key has stuck in the lock.

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to become accepted v.

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Stick v.

Ex.: The police couldn’t make the charges stick (= show them to be true).
Ex.: His friends called him Bart and the name has stuck (= has become the name that everyone calls him).

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Stick v.

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to become accepted v.

Ex.: The police couldn’t make the charges stick (= show them to be true).
Ex.: His friends called him Bart and the name has stuck (= has become the name that everyone calls him).

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Stick v.

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to become fixed in one position and impossible to move v.

Ex.: This drawer keeps sticking.
Ex.2: The key has stuck in the lock.

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accurate a. /ˈækjərət/

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correct and true in every detail / preciso, exato

Ex.: an accurate description/picture of something
Ex.2: I’m not convinced the reports are accurate.
Ex.3: The film is not historically accurate.
Ex.4: scientifically accurate information/data
Ex.5: reasonably/entirely/fairly accurate
Ex.6: The cost is an accurate reflection of the quality of our products.

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correct and true in every detail / preciso, exato

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accurate a. /ˈækjərət/

Ex.: an accurate description/picture of something
Ex.2: I’m not convinced the reports are accurate.
Ex.3: The film is not historically accurate.
Ex.4: scientifically accurate information/data
Ex.5: reasonably/entirely/fairly accurate
Ex.6: The cost is an accurate reflection of the quality of our products.

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to affect something, especially in a negative way v.

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Color v.

Ex.: This incident colored her whole life.
Ex.2: Don’t let your judgment be colored by personal feelings.

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Color v.

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to affect something, especially in a negative way v.

Ex.: This incident colored her whole life.
Ex.2: Don’t let your judgment be colored by personal feelings.

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a story that is invented in order to hide something, especially a person’s identity or their reasons for doing something n.

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cover story n.

The guard believed her cover story.

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cover story n.

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a story that is invented in order to hide something, especially a person’s identity or their reasons for doing something n.

Ex.: The guard believed her cover story.

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concealer n. /kənˈsiːlər/

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​a skin-coloured cream or powder used to cover spots or marks on the skin or dark circles under the eyes / corretivo n.

Ex.: Did you bring concealer?

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​a skin-coloured cream or powder used to cover spots or marks on the skin or dark circles under the eyes / corretivo n.

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concealer n. /kənˈsiːlər/

Ex.: Did you bring concealer?

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(Am.) a room in a house where people go to relax, watch television, etc. n.

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Den n.

Ex.: This is the den.

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only good, successful, or effective on some occasions or in some situations a.

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spotty a.

Ex.: spotty enforcement of the law
Ex.2: The internet has been a little spotty.

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spotty a.

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only good, successful, or effective on some occasions or in some situations a.

Ex.: spotty enforcement of the law
Ex.2: The internet has been a little spotty.

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shop talk n.

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[uncountable] talk about your work or your business n.

Ex.: Ok, enough shop talk.

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talk shop v.

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to talk about your work, especially in a way that is boring for other people v.

Ex.: Stop talking shop, you guys, and let’s eat and relax.

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to talk about your work, especially in a way that is boring for other people v.

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talk shop v.

Ex.: Stop talking shop, you guys, and let’s eat and relax.

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[uncountable] talk about your work or your business n.

Ex.: Ok, enough shop talk.

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shop talk n.

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(Am.) a lawyer, especially one who can act for somebody in court n.

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attorney n. /əˈtɜːrni/

Ex.: The prosecuting attorney began with a short opening statement.

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attorney n. /əˈtɜːrni/

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(Am.) a lawyer, especially one who can act for somebody in court n.

Ex.: The prosecuting attorney began with a short opening statement.

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to start to feel comfortable in a new home, job, etc. v.

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settle in v.

Ex.: How are the kids settling into their new school?
Ex.2: You’ll soon settle into a routine.
Ex.3: It’s not always easy for a new player to settle in.

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to become or make somebody become calm, less excited, etc. v.

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settle down v.

Ex.: It always takes the class a while to settle down at the start of the lesson.
Ex.2: Now, come on, settle down!
Ex.3: I’m sure things will settle down soon.

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settle in v.

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to start to feel comfortable in a new home, job, etc. v.

Ex.: How are the kids settling into their new school?
Ex.2: You’ll soon settle into a routine.
Ex.3: It’s not always easy for a new player to settle in.

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settle down v.

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to become or make somebody become calm, less excited, etc. v.

Ex.: It always takes the class a while to settle down at the start of the lesson.
Ex.2: Now, come on, settle down!
Ex.3: I’m sure things will settle down soon.

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Ground zero n.

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the beginning; a starting point for an activity / epicentro n.

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the beginning; a starting point for an activity / epicentro n.

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Ground zero n.

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acquaintance n. /əˈkweɪntəns/

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​[countable] a person that you know but who is not a close friend / conhecido n.

Ex.: Claire has a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.
Ex.2: He’s just a business acquaintance.
Ex.3: I bumped into an old acquaintance on the train.

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​[countable] a person that you know but who is not a close friend / conhecido n.

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acquaintance n. /əˈkweɪntəns/

Ex.: Claire has a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.
Ex.2: He’s just a business acquaintance.
Ex.3: I bumped into an old acquaintance on the train.

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a small dark brown mark on the skin, sometimes slightly higher than the skin around it / pinta n.

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Mole n. /məʊl/

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Mole n. /məʊl/

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a small dark brown mark on the skin, sometimes slightly higher than the skin around it / pinta n.

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conceal v. /kənˈsiːl/

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(formal) ​to hide somebody/something v.

Ex.: The paintings were concealed beneath a thick layer of plaster.
Ex.2: Tim could barely conceal his disappointment.
Ex.3: She sat down to conceal the fact that she was trembling.
Ex.4: For a long time his death was concealed from her.

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(formal) ​to hide somebody/something v.

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conceal v. /kənˈsiːl/

Ex.: The paintings were concealed beneath a thick layer of plaster.
Ex.2: Tim could barely conceal his disappointment.
Ex.3: She sat down to conceal the fact that she was trembling.
Ex.4: For a long time his death was concealed from her.

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turn to v.

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same as turn into v.

Ex.: Shock at the killings quickly turned to anger.

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same as turn into v.

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turn to v.

Ex.: Shock at the killings quickly turned to anger.

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self-involved a. /ˌself ɪnˈvɑːlvd/

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​thinking so much about yourself and your own interests that you do not pay enough attention to other people or things a.

Ex.: He had a difficult relationship with his cold, self-involved mother.
Ex.2: He was so self-involved that he didn’t realize how unhappy I was.

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​thinking so much about yourself and your own interests that you do not pay enough attention to other people or things a.

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self-involved a. /ˌself ɪnˈvɑːlvd/

Ex.: He had a difficult relationship with his cold, self-involved mother.
Ex.2: He was so self-involved that he didn’t realize how unhappy I was.

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A game n.

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the best performance that someone is able to produce n.

Ex.: I need you to bring your A game tonight.

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the best performance that someone is able to produce n.

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A game n.

Ex.: I need you to bring your A game tonight.

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strobe n. /strəʊb/

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​a bright light that flashes rapidly on and off n. (also strobe light)

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​a bright light that flashes rapidly on and off n. (also strobe light)

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strobe n. /strəʊb/

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curate v.

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to collect, select and present information or items such as pictures, video, music, etc. for people to use or enjoy, using your professional or expert knowledge v.

Ex.: I would definitely read a blog that was all curated content.
Ex.2: This is a curated collection of articles to help you choose the right technology to further your business.

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to collect, select and present information or items such as pictures, video, music, etc. for people to use or enjoy, using your professional or expert knowledge v.

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curate v.

Ex.: I would definitely read a blog that was all curated content.
Ex.2: This is a curated collection of articles to help you choose the right technology to further your business.

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to obtain materials from waste products so that they can be used again / reutilizar v.

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reclaim v.

Ex.: 80% of aluminium could be reclaimed.

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reclaim v.

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to obtain materials from waste products so that they can be used again / reutilizar v.

Ex.: 80% of aluminium could be reclaimed.

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(old use or specialist) a container used for holding liquids, such as a bowl, cup, etc. n.

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vessel n.

Ex.: a Bronze Age drinking vessel
Ex.2: ancient bronze ritual vessels

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vessel n.

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(old use or specialist) a container used for holding liquids, such as a bowl, cup, etc. n.

Ex.: a Bronze Age drinking vessel
Ex.2: ancient bronze ritual vessels

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impeccable a. /ɪmˈpekəbl/

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​without mistakes or faults; perfect a.

Ex.: impeccable manners/taste
Ex.2: Her written English is impeccable.
Ex.3: He was dressed in a suit and an impeccable white shirt.

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​without mistakes or faults; perfect a.

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impeccable a. /ɪmˈpekəbl/

Ex.: impeccable manners/taste
Ex.2: Her written English is impeccable.
Ex.3: He was dressed in a suit and an impeccable white shirt.

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to look at (someone) in a way that shows sexual attraction i.

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have the eye i.

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have the eye i.

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to look at (someone) in a way that shows sexual attraction i.

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to do something much better than someone else i.

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run circles around i.

Ex.: She ran circles around all the other kids in her class.

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run circles around i.

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to do something much better than someone else i.

Ex.: She ran circles around all the other kids in her class.

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lap v.

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(in a race) to pass another runner on a track who is one or more laps behind you v.

Ex.: She had already lapped most of the other runners.

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(in a race) to pass another runner on a track who is one or more laps behind you v.

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lap v.

Ex.: She had already lapped most of the other runners.

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to move among people and talk to them, especially at a social event; circulate v.

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mingle v.

Ex.: The princess was not recognized and mingled freely with the crowds.
Ex.2: If you’ll excuse me, I must go and mingle (= talk to other guests).

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mingle v.

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to move among people and talk to them, especially at a social event; circulate v.

Ex.: The princess was not recognized and mingled freely with the crowds.
Ex.2: If you’ll excuse me, I must go and mingle (= talk to other guests).

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pantry n. /ˈpæntri/

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​a cupboard or small room in a house, used for storing food; larder / despensa n.

Ex.: There’s bread and cheese in the pantry.

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a cupboard or small room in a house, used for storing food; larder / despensa n.

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pantry n. /ˈpæntri/

Ex.: There’s bread and cheese in the pantry.

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to decide to do something; to agree to be responsible for something/somebody v.

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take on v.

Ex.: I can’t take on any extra work.
Ex.2: We’re not taking on any new clients at present.

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take on v.

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to decide to do something; to agree to be responsible for something/somebody v.

Ex.: I can’t take on any extra work.
Ex.2: We’re not taking on any new clients at present.

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to encourage somebody or give them help; to give financial support to somebody/something v.

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Back v.

Ex.: Her parents backed her in her choice of career.
Ex.2: The project to improve healthcare is backed (= given financial support) by the government.

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Back v.

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to encourage somebody or give them help; to give financial support to somebody/something v.

Ex.: Her parents backed her in her choice of career.
Ex.2: The project to improve healthcare is backed (= given financial support) by the government.

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Contrabando v.

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Smuggling v.

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Smuggling v.

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Contrabando v.

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break out v.

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​to escape from a place or situation v.

Ex.: Several prisoners broke out of the jail.
Ex.2: She needed to break out of her daily routine and do something exciting.

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​to escape from a place or situation v.

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break out v.

Ex.: Several prisoners broke out of the jail.
Ex.2: She needed to break out of her daily routine and do something exciting.

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(informal) a person who allows other people to treat them badly but usually does not complain n.

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doormat n. /ˈdɔːrmæt/

Ex.: Stop being a doormat!

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doormat n. /ˈdɔːrmæt/

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(informal) a person who allows other people to treat them badly but usually does not complain n.

Ex.: Stop being a doormat!

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Vereador n.

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Councilman n.

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Councilman n.

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Vereador n.

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to make sure that something happens or is definite v.

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Ensure v.

Ex.: We are working to ensure the safety of people in the city.
Ex.2: We must take steps now to ensure the survival of these animals.
Ex.3: Victory ensured them a place in the final.
Ex.4: The system ensures all children equal access to education.
Ex.5: The system ensures equal access to education for all children.
Ex.6: The government needs to ensure (that) workers’ rights are respected.
Ex.7: Rent rises were limited in order to ensure that housing remained affordable.

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Ensure v.

Ex.: We are working to ensure the safety of people in the city.
Ex.2: We must take steps now to ensure the survival of these animals.
Ex.3: Victory ensured them a place in the final.
Ex.4: The system ensures all children equal access to education.
Ex.5: The system ensures equal access to education for all children.
Ex.6: The government needs to ensure (that) workers’ rights are respected.
Ex.7: Rent rises were limited in order to ensure that housing remained affordable.

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to make sure that something happens or is definite v.

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depravity n. /dɪˈprævəti/

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[uncountable, countable] (formal)
​the state of being morally bad; morally bad acts

Ex.: a life of depravity
Ex.2: descriptions of her alleged depravities

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[uncountable, countable] (formal)
​the state of being morally bad; morally bad acts

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depravity n. /dɪˈprævəti/

Ex.: a life of depravity
Ex.2: descriptions of her alleged depravities

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Starting to feel or believe in a bad feeling or idea v.

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Seep v.

Ex.: Thoughts of revenge started to seep into her mind.
Ex.2: This kind of language allows racism to start seeping in.

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Seep v.

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Starting to feel or believe in a bad feeling or idea v.

Ex.: Thoughts of revenge started to seep into her mind.
Ex.2: This kind of language allows racism to start seeping in.

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mayor n. /ˈmeɪər/

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Prefeito n.

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Prefeito n.

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mayor n. /ˈmeɪər/

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utility room n. /juːˈtɪləti ruːm/

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​a room, especially in a private house, that contains large pieces of equipment such as a washing machine, freezer, etc. n.

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​a room, especially in a private house, that contains large pieces of equipment such as a washing machine, freezer, etc. n.

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utility room n. /juːˈtɪləti ruːm/

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in a daze i.

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​in a confused state i.

Ex.: I’ve been in a complete daze since hearing the news.

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​in a confused state i.

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in a daze i.

Ex.: I’ve been in a complete daze since hearing the news.
Ex.2: I was in such a daze.

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43:50

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