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1
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the material that the spider makes to walk on or cross

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spider web

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an animal that lives in the water and is cute and the couples like to hold hands

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otter

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an adjective similar to shiny

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sparky

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(phrasal verb) have a meal in a restaurant

Ex. Erika loves to e____ ___ at Osaka.

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eat out

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(phrasal verb) put on clothes that are more formal than the clothes you usually wear

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dress up

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(phrasal verb) exercise

Ex. Pilar always w____ ___ in the evening.

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work out

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(phrasal verb) not go to bed

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stay up

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(phrasal verb) ask someone to come to your home, usually for a drink or a meal

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invite over

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(phrasal verb) leave your home for some time, such as for a holiday

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go away

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(phrasal verb) leave your house and go somewhere, especially to do something that you like, opposite of stay in

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go out

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(phrasal verb) spend time at home rather than go somewhere, opposite of go out

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stay in

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12
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a person who wakes up early

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early bird

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a person who likes to stay up late

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night owl

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(expression) one’s everyday work routine especially when it is monotonous and tiresome.
Ex. I’m so thrilled to be off next week—I really need a break from the d____ ____.

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daily grind

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(expression) an activity or action that seems crazy or chaotic, but in some way is actually working to their advantage or benefit.
Ex. When she’s working on her painting, it would seem that she’s out of her mind, but when she finishes, you’ll see that there’s a m____ __ her _____.

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method to the madness

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(expression) the state of continuing in the usual way

Ex. Today is a holiday in Colombia, however, for us it´s b______ __ _____.

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business as usual

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17
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to crush or break (something) into very small pieces by rubbing it against a rough surface
Ex. David used to help his grandmother g______ corn for arepas.

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grind

18
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(expression) something that is done predictably, reliably and regularly.
Ex. There are people that go to the gym every day incredibly early l____ ______.

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like clockwork

19
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(expression) To overcome an addiction to something, to stop doing a bad or harmful action
Ex. He used to bite his nails but he k___ ___ ____ last year.

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kick the habit

20
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(expression) personal time

Ex. It is important to take m___ _____ every day to do things you enjoy.

A

me time

21
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to walk arrogantly

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strut

22
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(expression) something that makes you happy

Ex. Simon is a big s___ __ _______ for Erika.

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source of happiness

23
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an activity people do usually in the mountains/in nature; walking on trails

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hike

24
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a really big fire that people often make when they are camping or on the beach

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bonfire

25
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This is what Camilo always does to Andrea

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sabotage

26
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Being _____ may help to achieve an objective.

similar to obstinate

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stubborn

27
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My partner and I have an ______: one cooks, the other does the dishes.

A

arrangement

28
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the opposite of above

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below

29
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(phrasal verb) to do, to assume a task or activity

Ex. I feel ready to t____ __ new tasks.

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take on

30
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permission from work to take time off to take care of a baby

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maternity leave

31
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Appearances can be _______.

A

deceptive

32
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alcohol is ____ to health

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harmful

33
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With this instrument you can get very ______ measurements.

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accurate

34
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Precious stones are _____ objects.

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valuable

35
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There are many genetic _____ between twins.

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match

36
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The law must ______ all illegal activities.

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punish

37
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green ______ is a superhero

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lantern

38
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we use fire to ____ _____, and put them in the lanterns.

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light candles

39
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to start talking about something that is only slightly or indirectly related to the original subject

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go off on a tangent

40
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To build or assemble something

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put (something) together

41
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I swept the floor with a _____.

A

broom

42
Q

The early detection of _______ can save lives.

A

disease

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