C1 Vocabulary Revision Flashcards
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to switch sb on to sth
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To make someone interested in something.
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to figure sth out
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To solve or understand something.
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apprehensive
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Feeling anxious or fearful about something.
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muddled
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Confused or disorganized in thought.
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self-conscious
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Excessively aware of oneself; awkward or insecure.
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an eye-opener
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A surprising revelation or realization.
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to liaise with sb
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To communicate and cooperate with someone.
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affluent
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Wealthy; having a lot of money.
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to be on the point of sth
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To be close to sth. (= to be on the verge of sth)
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to be held up by sth
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Delayed or impeded by something.
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to get to grips with sth
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To understand and deal with something.
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a grasp of sth
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Understanding or comprehension of something.
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a course requirement
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Mandatory condition for a course completion.
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to make the best of sth
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Try to find the positive side of a bad situation.
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to snap sth up
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To quickly acquire or take advantage of something.
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to stand sb in good stead
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To prepare or benefit sb for the future.
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from all walks of life
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From various backgrounds or professions.
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part and parcel of sth
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Essential or integral part of something.
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to crop up
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To appear unexpectedly or arise suddenly.
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to take exception to sth
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To object to something; be offended.
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to take sth in one’s stride
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To handle something calmly or effortlessly.
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a workload
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Amount of work assigned to someone.
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to take one’s time doing/to do sth
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To proceed slowly and carefully without rush.
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to make time to do sth
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To create an opening in one’s schedule to do sth.
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stubborn
Unyielding; refusing to change one's mind.
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restless
Unable to rest; fidgety or anxious.
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half-hearted
Lacking enthusiasm or effort; indifferent.
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to scrape through
To barely succeed or pass something.
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against the odds
Despite difficulties or challenges faced.
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to shadow sb
To follow and observe someone closely.
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ruthless
Showing no pity or compassion; merciless.
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innate
Existing from birth; natural or inherent.
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a barrister
A lawyer who represents clients in court. (<-> a solicitor)
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to chop and change
Frequently change decisions or plans.
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for a change
As something different or unusual
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to make for a nice change
provides a refreshing or welcome difference
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to go out of one's comfort zone
Try unfamiliar or uncomfortable experiences.
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to identify with sth
Relate or connect personally to something.
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to cram sth
Fill or pack something quickly or tightly.
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to cram A with B
Fill A completely with B.
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rough and ready
Functional but lacking refinement.
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substantial
Significant or considerable in amount.
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outwardly
Appearing externally, not necessarily reflecting reality.
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to lump A in with B
Group A together with B without distinction.
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to despise sth
Feel intense dislike or disdain for something.
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to be disaffected by sth
Feel unsatisfied with authority.
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to be fed up with sth
Tired or annoyed by something repetitive.
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to see eye to eye with sb on sth
Agree completely on something.
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to do as one is told
Follow instructions or orders.
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to get one's (own) way
Achieve what one desires or insists on.
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to keep (oneself) to oneself
Avoid socializing or sharing personal information.
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to rub sb (up) the wrong way
To give a bad impression on sb.
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to do sth on a whim
Act impulsively without much thought.
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to look up to sb
Admire or respect someone greatly.
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to come across as sth
Appear or seem a certain way to others.
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to take after sb
To be similar to an older relative.
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to run in the family
To be a shared quality in the family.
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high expectations
Strong hopes or demands for achievement.
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to be committed to sth
Dedicated or devoted to a cause or action.
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to commit to sth
Promise or bind oneself to an obligation.
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to commit sth
Carry out or execute an action, especially a crime.
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to be liable for sth
Legally responsible for something.
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to go over old ground
Revisit previously discussed topics or issues.
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to sneak
Move or act stealthily or secretly.
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to astound sb
Greatly surprise or shock someone.
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to snub sb
Ignore or treat someone disrespectfully.
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to be caught unawares
Taken by surprise or unexpectedly.
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to cotton on
Begin to understand or realize something.
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to lurk
Remain hidden or stay in a place secretly.
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to take notice of sth
Pay attention to something.
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to make the best (out) of sth
Handle a bad situation optimistically.
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to put sth into practice
Apply a concept or plan in real situations.
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overpowered
Defeated by a stronger force or influence.
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to take off
Begin to succeed or gain popularity.
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to resort to sth
Reluctantly choose an option without choice.
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to swear by sth
Firmly believe in the effectiveness of something.
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to have every intention to do/of doing sth
Fully determined or planned to act (usually unsuccessful).
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every so often
Occasionally or at intervals.
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a nuclear family
A household with parents and their children.
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a basic need
Essential requirement for survival or well-being.
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immediate family
Close relatives like parents, siblings, and children.
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extended family
Relatives beyond the immediate family (e.g., cousins, aunts).
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to get around to doing sth
experiencing similar difficulties or situations
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clutter
an unorganized mess of objects
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to be done for
to be in serious trouble or doomed
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exasperated
frustrated and annoyed, often to the limit
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a hoarder
someone who collects and keeps excessive items
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turn of phrase
wit; a clever way of expressing sth
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a fanatic
an extreme enthusiast or devotee of something
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fanatical
excessively enthusiastic or passionate about something
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to curl up
to sit or lie comfortably in a cozy position
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fussy
overly concerned with details; hard to please
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to make a fuss about sth
to complain or show excessive concern about sth
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to be particular about sth
to be very selective or choosy
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in the same boat
experiencing similar difficulties or situations
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to get a buzz out of sth
to feel excitement or enjoyment from something
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to compare A with/and B
to examine similarities or differences between A and B
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to compare A to B
to liken A to B
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to culminates in sth
to result in sth or produce sth in the end
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to amount to sth
to become sth in the end
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to be against sth
to oppose or disagree with something
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tax evasion
illegally avoiding paying taxes owed
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tax fraud
intentionally falsifying information to reduce taxes
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to undermine sth
to weaken sth in strength or persuasiveness
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to dismantle sth
to take apart or disassemble something
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to opt for/to do sth
to choose sth/to do sth
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to come up with sth
to generate or produce an idea or solution
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to work sth out
to resolve or find a solution to something
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to work on sth
to put effort into improving or completing something
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"Try as one may/might,"
"Although one tried very hard,"
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uncanny
mysteriously strange or eerie, often beyond explanation
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to may/might as well do sth
to do sth without enthusiasm
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to relegate sb
to assign someone to a lower position or status
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to allot sth to sb
to assign or distribute something to someone
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to stifle sth
to suppress or restrain something forcefully
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to slumber
to sleep (formal)
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nuisance
a bothersome or annoying person or thing
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to make a case for sth
to argue in support of something
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to hang on to sth
to keep something
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as and when
whenever; as needed
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by and large
generally; for the most part
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off and on
occasionally; not consistently
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touch and go
uncertain or risky situation
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affectionate
showing warmth and fondness towards someone
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willful
intentional
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willing
ready or eager to do something
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minute (adj.)
small and subtle
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to lose sleep over sth
to worry excessively about something (and perhaps not being able to sleep becaue of it)
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to sleep in
to stay in bed later than usual
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the onset of sth
the beginning or start of something
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to back down
to withdraw from a position or commitment
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to have a say in sth
to be able to participate in decision-making
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extended
made longer in time or form
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extensive
covering a wide area; comprehensive
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to bring sth under control
to manage or regulate something effectively
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to drop hints
to give subtle clues or suggestions
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substantial
significant in amount or importance.
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substantive
related to substance; based on reality
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surplus
excess amount beyond what is needed.
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to make for sth
to be sth; to produce a result of sth
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"It struck sb that ..."
sb suddenly realized that ...
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timely
occurring at a suitable time.
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to instil a thought/belief/etc.
to cause sb to think or believe sth (often indirectly)
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to make no difference
to have no effect or impact.
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to make all the difference
to create a significant change or impact.
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from sb's point of view
according to someone's perspective.
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from sth point of view
considering a specific perspective.
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to wipe sth out
completely eliminate or destroy something.
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erosion
gradual wearing away of land or material.
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produce (n.)
fruit, vegetables and other farmed food
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to produce sth
to generate or create a specific item.
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drought
natural disaster of continued extremely dry weather
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scarce
rare due to insufficient quantity
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rather (adv.)
to a certain extent; somewhat.
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to pollinate sth
transfer pollen to enable reproduction.
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to trigger sth
to cause something to happen or start.
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to be surplus to sth
to exceed what is necessary or required.
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to be in excess of sth
to be greater than sth
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edible
safe and suitable for eating.
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mortified
extremely embarrassed or ashamed.
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to remind sb about sth
to help someone remember something.
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to recall sth
to bring back memory.
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to remember doing sth
to bring back memory.
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to remember to do sth
to not forget to do sth.
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to fall fast asleep
to quickly enter a deep sleep.
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to fall back on sth
to rely on something in difficulty.
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to fall prey to sth
to become a victim of something harmful.
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"in reality"
in actual fact; truthfully.
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regardless of sth
without consideration for something.
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irrespective of sth
without consideration for something.
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abruptly
suddenly and unexpectedly.
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straight to the point
directly
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"It remains to be seen whether/how/when ..."
(fixed expression)
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in all likelihood
very likely
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to call for sth
to require or demand something.
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to paid put to sth
to bring sth to an abrupt end
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"in the unlikely/unfortunate event of sth"
(fixed expression)
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to lose sleep over sth
to worry excessively about something.
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to sleep over
to stay overnight at someone else's place.
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to sleep through sth
to remain asleep despite disturbances; to sleep during sth
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to sleep rough
to sleep outdoors without proper shelter.
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to fall through
to fail to happen or be completed.
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to fall out with sb
to have a disagreement leading to a bad relationship.
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to get sb's message over/across
to make sb be understood
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to get through to sb
to make sb understand/see one's point of view
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to bring sth up
to mention sth
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to talk sb out of sth
to convince sb not to do sth
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to talk sth over
to discuss sth in depth
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to think sth over
to think deeply about sth, taking one's time
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to speak up
to speak loudly
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to talk business
to discuss serious topics
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to speak one's mind
to express one's thoughts openly
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to know what one is talking about
to be knowledgeable about the topic
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to give sth up
to quit or relinquish something
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to like the sound of one's voice
to enjoy talking excessively
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to talk sb up
to praise someone (to make sb look good)
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to speak on behalf of sb
to speak instead of sb / to represent someone’s views
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needless to say
obviously; no further explanation required
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to not be on speaking terms with sb
to not have a good realationship
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to talk some sense into sb
to convince someone to act sensibly
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"You can say that again!"
"I completely agree"
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to speak highly of sb
to praise someone
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to make smalltalk
to have casual, polite conversation
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to go without saying
to be obvious or self-evident
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to speak behind sb's back
to talk negatively about someone to other people
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virtually
almost; practically
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to wind sb up
to irritate sb
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pretentious
trying to appear more important or knowledgeable
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a flux in sth
a continuous change or movement in sth
210
literate
able to read and write
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obtrusive
noticeable in an unwelcome way
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obstructive
causing difficulty
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personal aesthetics
one's individual sense of style or taste
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community membership
a state of belonging to a group or society
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to revel in sth
to take great pleasure in something
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a wealth of sth
a large amount or abundance of something
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grounding
foundation (in knowledge)
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to ground sth in sth
to base something on something else
219
principal
most important or main
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principle
a fundamental belief or rule
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to be stuck in a rut
to feel trapped in an unstimulating routine/life
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tough going
difficult or challenging situation
223
to have time on one's hands
to have free time
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a payoff
a reward
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to pay off
to yield results or be worthwhile
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to come to a compromise/conclusion/agreement
to reach a shared decision
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a setback
a delay or problem hindering progress
228
a means
a method or way to achieve something
229
a means to an end
a method used to achieve a goal, but not the goal itself
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instrumental
important towards a goal
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from scratch
starting from the beginning
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an incentive
a motivation towards an action
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to narrow sth down to sth
to reduce the number of options to sth
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oblivious
unaware of something
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ranging from A to B
including A, B and more
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within the space/span of sth
within a duration
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to account for sth
to explain the reason for something
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to put forwad an explanation/a theory/a hypothesis/etc.
to propose an idea or argument
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by nature
innately or inherently
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to make the first move
to initiate action
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to long to do sth
to strongly desire to do something
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longing
a strong desire or yearning
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to stop doing sth
to stop an action
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to stop to do sth
to stop one action with the purpose of doing another
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to go on to do sth
to eventually do sth
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to go on doing sth
to continue the current action
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to mean to do sth
to intend to do something
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to mean doing sth
to result in or require doing sth
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to try to do sth
to attempt an action
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to try doing sth
to experiment with an action
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to be in high spirits
to feel happy and excited
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to lose one's cool
to become angry or upset
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to be out of sorts
to feel out of focus or unwell
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to mull sth over
to think about something carefully
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to do one's head in
to cause frustration, headache or confusion
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to fly into a rage
to suddenly become very angry
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in the heat of the moment
in the heat of the moment
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on relection
looking back to sth
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to brood over sth
to worry or be sad about sth for a long time
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to snap at sb
to speak sharply or angrily
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to be ratty
to be irritable or bad-tempered
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to be beside oneself
to be extremely emotional, usually with anger or grief
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to make a scene
to cause a public disturbance or drama
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to pull oneself together
to regain control of one's emotions
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to get to sb
to affect someone emotionally
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to get over sth
to recover from something, usually emotional
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to deter sth
to discourage an action
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deterence
the act of preventing or discouraging something
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to be superseded by sth
to be replaced by something of better reason
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livid
extremely angry
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to be in two minds
to be undecided
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to be stranded
to be stuck without help
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to well up
to begin to tear up
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grouchy
irritable and bad-tempered
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to be moved
to feel strong emotions
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a fianacial downturn
a decline in economic activity
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a lookout
a prediction about the future
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a breakthrough
a significant and sudden advancement
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an insight
a deep understanding of something
280
intense
very strong or extreme
281
intensive
requiring great effort
282
childish
immature or silly
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childlike
innocent or resembling a child in a good way
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an occurrence
an event or happening
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an incident
an event, usually serious
286
to differ from sth
to be unlike sth or distinct from sth
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to differentiate
to recognize differences
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limited
finite in amount or quantity
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restricted
limited to specific time, people, etc.
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to feel at home
to feel comfortable or relaxed
291
to hit home
to fully realize something impactful
292
to home in on sth
to focus on something precisely
293
defensive
excessively protective of oneself in an argument; insecure
294
to internalise sth
to absorb an external idea and make it a part of oneself
295
mobile
able to move freely or easily
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to uproot sb/sth
to remove from a familiar place
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a hassle
a bother or inconvenience
298
a backwash effect of sth
an indirect, often negative consequence
299
to tag along
to accompany someone uninvited
300
on the spur of the moment (in the heat of the moment)
impulsively or suddenly
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to pick sth apart
to critically analyze sth in detail
302
blatant
unsubtle; not attempting to hide (usually in wrongdoings)
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to trespass
to enter without permission
304
to be in the picture
to be informed of or involved in a situation
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measured
careful or restrained
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to stumble across/upon sth
to accidentally find sth
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to tread on sth
to violate sth's boundaries; to step on sth
308
a turnover
a rate of business revenue or employee replacement
309
a downturn
a decline, especially economically
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to see sth through
to complete sth despite challenges
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to see through sth
to not be fooled by sth (e.g. lies, deception, etc.)
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to be in the black
financially profitable or debt-free
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to be in the red
financially in debt
314
destitute
extremely poor, lacking necessities
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deprived
lacking basic resources or benefits
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underprivileged
lacking social or economic advantages
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impoverished
reduced to poverty
318
bankrupt
out of funds
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affluent
wealthy or prosperous
320
tight-fisted (inf.)
unwilling to spend money
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miserly
stingy or overly frugal (negative)
322
frugal
economical in spending (positive)
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to live within/beyond one's means
to spend within/above budget
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to make ends meet
to be able to cover living expenses
325
a constraint
a limitation or restriction
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dodgy
suspicious or risky
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to practise what one preaches
to act consistently with one’s advice
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to take the plunge
to commit to a bold action (= to take a leap of faith)
329
lucrative
highly profitable
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to come by sth
to acquire or obtain, often accidentally
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to get/hint at sth
to subtly imply something
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to go for sth
to choose or attempt something
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to catch fire
to start burning
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to set sth on fire
to start a fire on sth
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"one such sth"
"an example of sth"
336
other than sth
except or aside from something
337
rather than sth
instead of sth
338
to stand out from sth
to be noticeably different from others in sth (usually a crowd)
339
disconcerting
disturbing or unsettling
340
spoils
goods or benefits taken, usually from war, battle, etc.
341
a handout
(neg., inf.) a free item or donation
342
to be inundated with sth
to be overwhelmed by sth (work, responsibilities, etc.)
343
so-called
in name only
344
to despise sb
to strongly dislike or hate
345
the former
the first of two previously mentioned items
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the latter
the second of two previously mentioned items
347
to be in the public eye
to be widely visible or famous
348
to toss and turn
to move restlessly in bed, not sleeping
349
to be symptomatic of sth
to be a symptom of sth
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customary
usual or traditional
351
to account for sth
to explain or justify sth
352
acute
severe or intense
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surly
bad-tempered or unfriendly
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bad-tempered or unfriendly
to make sb think of sth (because of one's similarity to sth)
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to remind sb about sth
to ensure that sb doesn't forget sth
356
to keep sb on track
to ensure sb's focus or progress
357
indignant
angered by perceived unfairness
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prying
intrusively curious or nosy
359
to learn sth by heart
to easily learn/memorize sth
360
to go ahead
to proceed with something
361
to spring up
to suddenly appear or emerge
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to wobble
to shake unstably
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to sway
to move horizontally
364
enchanting
having a magical charm
365
long since
since a long time ago
366
to hear of sth
to learn of something’s existence
367
to hear about sth
to receive information or details about sth
368
to shout to sb
to call out to communicate or give information
369
to shout at sb
to yell in anger or frustration
370
to throw sth to sb
to give sth to sb via throwing
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to throw sth at sb
to throw sth at sb's general direction, often with the intention of hitting sb
372
to be anxious about sth
to be worried or concerned over something (future event)
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to be anxious for sth
to be concerned for sth's well-being
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to care for sth
to maintain or like something
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to care about sth
to feel concern or importance for something
376
to be within walking distance of sth
nearby, reachable on foot
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to pride oneself on sth
to be proud of oneself for sth
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to come down to sth
to be decided by sth
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a staple
an essential or main item of sth (e.g. dietary staple)
380
the most (adj.) of (n., pl.)
some of the most (adj.) of (n.,pl.)
381
innermost
deepest or most private
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defiant
boldly resistant or disobedient
383
an outburst
a sudden release of strong emotion
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to call sth off
to cancel an event or action
