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1
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Ran into
1. Ran (somenthing) into something/somebody
2. Ran into someone

A

B2
to drive a vehicle into an object or a person in another vehicle by accident:
I had to brake suddenly, and the car behind ran into me.
He ran his motorcycle into a tree.

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Rope

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B2 [ C or U ]
(a piece of) strong, thick string made of long twisted threads:

A sailor threw a rope ashore and we tied the boat to a post.
a coil of rope

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Thick

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thick adjective (NOT THIN)

B1
having a large distance between two sides:
a thick rope
a thick layer of dust
She picked up a thick volume and began to read out loud.
The walls are six feet thick.
a thick (= made of thick material) sweater/coat

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Fur

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B1 [ C or U ]
the thick hair that covers the bodies of some animals, or the hair-covered skin(s) of animals, removed from their bodies

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Houseware

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Equipment, tools, and machines used in a house, especially in the kitchen

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Gut

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Intestine

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Blind

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B1
unable to see:
She’s been blind since birth.
He started to go (= become) blind in his sixties.

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Scoff

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To laugh and talk about a person or idea in a way that shows that you think they are stupids or silly.

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Attorney

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C1
a lawyer :
a defense attorney
an attorney for the plaintiff
a civil/criminal attorney

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To steer

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B2

to control the direction of a vehicle

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Supposedly

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C1
used to show that you do not believe that something you have been told is true:

Well, the tickets are supposedly in the mail.

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Bossy

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A bossy person is always telling people what to do

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Wipe

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B2

To slide something, especially a piece of cloth, over the surface of something else, in order to remove dirt, food, or liquid.

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Hideously

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In an extremely ugly way

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Sake

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sake noun (HELP)
for the sake of someone/for someone’s sake

B2
in order to help or bring advantage to someone:

Please do it, for David’s sake.
Their parents only stayed together for the sake of the children.
I hope for both our sakes that you’re right!

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Whiny

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Complaining a lot in an annoying way, especially in a high, sad voice

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Shift

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shift verb (MOVE/CHANGE)

C1 [ I or T ]
to (cause something or someone to) move or change from one position or direction to another, especially slightly:

She shifted (her weight) uneasily from one foot to the other.
The wind is expected to shift (to the east) tomorrow.

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Souvenirs

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B1
something you buy or keep to help you remember a vacation or special event:
He bought a model of a red London bus as a souvenir of his trip to London.
We brought back a few souvenirs from our vacation in Mexico.

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Fog
Foggy

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A weather

A2 [ U ]
a weather condition in which very small drops of water come together to form a thick cloud close to the land or ocean, making it difficult to see

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Stubborn

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B2 disapproving

A stubborn person is determined to do what he or she wants and refuses
to do anything else:

They have huge arguments because
they’re both so stubborn

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Population

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B1
all the people living in a particular country, area, or place:
Ten percent of the population lived in poverty.
In 1992 the population of Cairo was approximately 6,500,000.

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Amuse

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B2
to entertain someone, especially by humorous speech or action or by making them laugh or smile:

I’ve brought an article from yesterday’s paper that I thought might amuse you.

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talkative

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C1
talking a lot:

She’s a lively, talkative person.

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Bump

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B2 [ I + adv/prep ]
to hit something with force:

She bumped into his tray, knocking the food onto his lap.

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Flaws

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C1
a fault, mistake, or weakness, especially one that happens while something is being planned or made, or that causes something not to be perfect:
I returned the material because it had a flaw in it.
There’s a fatal flaw in your reasoning.
This report is full of flaws.
a character flaw

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Greasy

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covered with or full of fat or oil:
greasy food/dishes/skin/hair

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Lousy

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very bad:
lousy food/service
a lousy book
I had a lousy weekend.
I feel lousy - I’m going home.

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28
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Flip it over
Flip

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If you flip something, you turn it over quickly one or more times, and if something flips, it turns over quickly

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Dumped

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C2
to put down or drop something in a careless way:
He came in with four shopping bags and dumped them on the table.

C1
to get rid of something unwanted, especially by leaving it in a place where it is not allowed to be:

The tax was so unpopular that the
government decided to dump it.

Several old cars had been dumped near the beach.

Toxic chemicals continue to be dumped into the river.

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30
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Put away

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B1
To put something back in its original place

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31
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Gross me out

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If something grosses you out, you think it is very unpleasant or disgusting:

He smells and he’s dirty - he really grosses me out.

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Toothbrush

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A2
a small brush with a long handle that you use to clean your teeth

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Clog
Unclog

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to (cause something to) become blocked or filled so that movement or activity is difficult:
The roads are clogged with holiday traffic.
Eating too much fat causes your arteries to clog (up).
Leaves are clogging (up) the drain.

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34
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A Sink

A

The stuff you use to wash your hands or brush your teeth.
It is in the bathroom.

sink verb (GO DOWN BELOW)

B1 [ I or T ]
to (cause something or someone to) go down below the surface or to the bottom of a liquid or soft substance

sink verb (FALL)

B2 [ I ]
to (cause something or someone to) fall or move to a lower level

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35
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Catch up

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I’ll catch you up later

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36
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Look out
Watch out

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B1
said or shouted in order to tell someone that they are in danger:
Look out! There’s a car coming!

B2
used to warn someone of danger or an accident that seems likely to happen:
“Watch out!” he shouted, but it was too late - she had knocked the whole tray of drinks onto the floor.

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37
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To be straight

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To be honest

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38
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Sneak

Sneak in
Sneak out

A

sneak verb (MOVE SECRETLY)

C2 [ I or T, usually + adv/prep ]
to go somewhere secretly, or to take someone or something somewhere secretly

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39
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Uptight

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worried or nervous and not able to relax:
Don’t get uptight about the exam - just do your best.

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40
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Swings

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41
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Graceful

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C1 [ U ]
a quality of moving in a smooth, relaxed, and attractive way

Elegancia

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Chase. Haunt. Hunt. Pursue

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43
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Debt

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B2
something, especially money, that is owed to someone else, or the state of owing something:
He managed to pay off his debts in two years.
The company ran up huge debts.
They are in debt to (= owe money to) the bank.
He got into debt (= borrowed money) after he lost his job.
The company is deep in debt (= owes a lot of money).

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44
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Head off

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C1
to start a trip or leave a place:
What time are you heading off?

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45
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Wander

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wander verb (MOVE AROUND)

B2 [ I or T, I or T ]
to walk around slowly in a relaxed way or without any clear purpose or
direction:
We spent the morning wandering around the old part of the city.

She was found several hours later, wandering the streets, lost.

He was here a minute ago but he’s wandered off somewhere.

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46
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Boundaries

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C1
a real or imagined line that marks the edge or limit of something:
The Ural mountains mark the boundary between Europe and Asia.
Residents are opposed to the prison being built within the city boundary.

C1
the limit of a subject or principle:
Electronic publishing is blurring the boundaries between dictionaries and encyclopedias.

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47
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Widower

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a man whose wife or husband has died and who has not married again

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48
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Sue

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C2
to take legal action against a person or organization, especially by making a legal claim for money because of some harm that they have caused you

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49
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Craving

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C2
a strong feeling of wanting something:
I have a craving for chocolate

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50
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Nail

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B2
a small, thin piece of metal with one pointed end and one flat end that you hit into something with a hammer, especially in order to fasten or join it to something else

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51
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Cheeky

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B2
slightly rude or showing no respect , but often in a funny way:

She’s got such a cheeky grin.

Don’t be so cheeky!

Descarado, travieso, píacaro

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52
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Outperform

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to do well in a particular job or activity compared to others of a similar type:
The company has consistently outperformed its rivals this season.

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53
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Mourn

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to feel or express great sadness, especially because of someone’s death

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54
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Pull out

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Sacar, retirar

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55
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At ease

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A gusto

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56
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Fuzzy

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(of an image) having shapes that do not have clear edges, or (of a sound, especially from a television, radio, etc.) not clear, usually because of other unwanted noises making it difficult to hear

Not clear

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57
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Vague

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C1
not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided:
I do have a vague memory of meeting her many years ago.
The patient had complained of vague pains and backache.

C1
not clear in shape, or not clearly seen:
Through the mist I could just make out a vague figure.

C2
A vague person is not able to think clearly, or gives an impression of not thinking clearly in order to hide their real thoughts

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58
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Sharp
sharpened

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B1

having a thin edge or point that can cut something or make a hole in something:

a knife with a sharp edge/blade.

sharp teeth/claws/fingernails

The point of this pencil isn’t sharp enough.

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59
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Buried

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Bury

To put a dead body into the ground

For intance, when someone died, he or she is buried

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Blossom

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When a tree or plant blossoms, it produces flowers before producing fruit that can be eaten.

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merriment

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an occasion when people laugh or have an enjoyable time together

Similar to joy or happiness

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62
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Was spotted

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Was seen

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63
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Bust

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A woman’s breast

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64
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Groin

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the place where your legs meet the front of your body

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65
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Blast

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An explosion

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66
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Beaming

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used to describe a smile that is very wide and happy, or someone who is smiling in this way

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67
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Tear away

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to make sb leave somewhere or stop doing sth

It was so fascinating, i couldn’t tear myself away

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68
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Somehow

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De algun modo

But somehow or other

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69
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Apprise

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To tell someone about something

Informar

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70
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Goggles

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special glasses that fit close to the face to protect the eyes from chemicals,wind,water, etc.:

ski goggles

(a pair of) safety goggles

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Slam

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B2 [ I or T ]
to (cause to) move against a hard surface with force and usually a loud noise

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rehearse

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C1 [ I or T ]
to practice a play, a piece of music, etc. in order to prepare it for public performance:

The musicians rehearsed (the symphony) for the concert.
figurative On her way to her interview she silently rehearsed what she would say.

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73
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Woozy

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feeling weak or sick and unable to think clearly

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74
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Tell off

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to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong:
The teacher told me off for swearing.

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75
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Spell out

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to explain something in a very clear way with details

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76
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Scrape

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Raspadura

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77
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Grind

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This one has lots of meanings:

Moler
Rutina

to make something into small pieces or a powder by pressing between hard surfaces

a difficult or boring activity that needs a lot of effort

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Fling

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A short period of enjoyment and also, is to throw something suddenly and with a lot of force

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79
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Swoop

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Equilibrar

Picada o caida en picada

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80
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wuss

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Coward

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81
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Shrink

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Psiquiatra

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82
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Hauling

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Transport

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83
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Lay out

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C1

to arrange something on a flat surface:

Most of Manhattan is laid out in/on a grid pattern.

We laid the pieces of the dress pattern out on the floor.

C2 informal
to spend money, especially a large amount:
It’s not every day you lay out $500 on a dress.

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Stunt

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an exciting action, usually in a movie, that is dangerous or appears dangerous and usually needs to be done by someone skilled

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Weeper

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a person who is crying(=producing tears from their eyes as a result of strong emotion), or who often cries:

The ending of the novel moved me to tears, though I am generally not a weeper.

Many societies have employed professional weepers at funerals.

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slather

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To spread something thickly on something else

For intance:

when you are at the beach, you slather sunscrean all over your body.

Or if you are having breakfast, you slather the butter on the toast.

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87
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Wacky

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Loco, estravagante, chiflado

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88
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Stop by

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89
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Soothing

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Soothe.

To calm down

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90
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Amoozing

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91
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Brag

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Similar to boast

tospeaktooproudlyabout what you have done or what you own:

She’s always braggingabouthow muchmoneysheearns.

[+ that]They braggedthattheirteamhad never beenbeaten.

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92
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Vulva

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Vagina

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93
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Cuddle

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To hug

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94
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filth

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Suciedad, porquería, mugre

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95
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Pile

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Pila o montón

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96
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Flush

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Descargar, eliminar o enjuagar

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97
Q

Heal

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B2
to make or become well again, especially after a cut or other injury

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oath

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oath noun [C] (PROMISE)

a promise, especially that you will tell the truth in a law court:

Medieval knights took an oath of allegiance/loyalty to their lord.
The witness placed her hand on the Bible and took the oath (= promised to tell the truth).

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99
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Pop

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Popular

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100
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Mob

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Mafia

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101
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Devoted

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B2

extremely loving and loyal:

a devoted fan/husband

Lucy is devoted to her cats.

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Busker

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someone who sings, plays, or performs in a public place so that people will give money

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103
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Get rid of it

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Deshacerse

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104
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Leaf

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B1
one of the flat, usually green parts of a plant that are joined at one end to the stem or branch:

a palm leaf

autumn leaves

He was raking up leaves in his yard.

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As a matter of fact

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B1
used to add emphasis to what you are saying, or to show that it is the opposite of or different from what went before:
I don’t work. In fact, I’ve never had a job.
“Have you always lived here?” “As a matter of fact (= the truth is), I’ve only lived here for the last three years.”

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106
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to bug

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Bug: insecto

To bug: fastidiar

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107
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stroke

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B2 [ C ]
a sudden change in the blood supply to a part of the brain, sometimes causing a loss of the ability to move particular parts of the body:
She suffered/had a stroke that left her unable to speak.

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108
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tale

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B2
a story, especially one that might be invented or difficult to believe

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109
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Flood

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B1 [ I or T ]
to cause to fill or become covered with water, especially in a way that causes problems:
Our washing machine broke down yesterday and flooded the kitchen.
The whole town flooded when the river burst its banks.

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110
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Brand

A

B2
a type of product made by a particular company and sold under a particular name

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111
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Dusting

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To Remove the dust

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112
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allowance

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C1 [ C ]
money that you are given regularly, especially to pay for a particular thing

Subsidio, mesada

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113
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lawn

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C1
an area of grass, especially near to a house or in a park, that is cut regularly to keep it short

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114
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mowing the lawn

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To mow with a mower or lawn mower

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115
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plucking

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To Pluck: depilar

Depilación

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116
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embrace

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C1 [ T ] formal
to accept something enthusiastically:
This was an opportunity that he would embrace.

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117
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hold down

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crib

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a small bed for a baby or young child with high bars around the sides so that the child cannot fall out

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119
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Mug

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Cup

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120
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dealer

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B2
a person who trades in something

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121
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squirm
Squirmy

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to move from side to side in an awkward way, sometimes because of nervousness, embarrassment, or pain

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122
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Cuss words

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Cuss:
to say words that are not polite because you are angry

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123
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Stop swearing

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rude or offensive language that someone uses, especially when they are angry

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124
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Eagle

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An animal

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125
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Tear
Torn

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B1 [ I or T ]
to pull or be pulled apart, or to pull pieces off:
You have to be very careful with books this old because the paper tears very easily.
I tore my skirt on the chair as I stood up.
A couple of pages had been torn out of/from the book.

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126
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Prick

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Idiot

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127
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Run out

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B1
to finish, use, or sell all of something, so that there is none left:
I’ve run out of milk/money/ideas/patience.
“Do you have any milk?” “Sorry, I’ve run out.”

B2
If a supply of something runs out, all of it has been used or it is completely finished:
The milk has run out.
My patience is beginning to run out.

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A

to arrange papers, furniture, etc.

arrangeThe books are arranged in alphabetical order.

orderThe names are ordered alphabetically.

sortTen million pieces of mail are sorted every day.

organizeHe liked to organize his herbs and spices alphabetically in the cabinet.

lay outHe laid the playing cards out in a precise circle.

set outShe was setting out peanut-butter sandwiches for the kids

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129
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Shovel

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C2

atoolconsisting of awide,squaremetalorplasticblade, usually withslightlyraisedsides,attachedto ahandle, formovingloosematerialsuch assand,coal, orsnow

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130
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Pigeon

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Dove

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131
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Poke

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to push a finger or other pointed object quickly into someone or something

Pinchar

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132
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slide over

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Correrse, apartarse

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133
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Come by

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to visit a place for a short time, often when you are going somewhere else

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134
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reckless

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C2

doing something dangerous and not worrying about the risks and the possible results:

He was found guilty of reckless driving.

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135
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fiddler

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Violinista

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136
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pipe dream

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Something imposible

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137
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slaughter

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C2 [ S or U ]
the killing of many people cruelly and unfairly, especially in a war

Murder a lot of people

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138
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Docile

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quiet and easy to influence, persuade, or control

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139
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Dummy

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a large model of a human, especially one used to show clothes in a store:

the dummies in the store windows

a ventriloquist’s dummy

UK a shop dummy

Silly

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140
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Likely

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Problable, posiblemente, seguramente…

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141
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Most likely

A

C1
very probably:
Most likely he’ll turn up late.
He died of a heart attack that was most likely hastened by stress.
She’s mostly likely going to end up getting a promotion.
His school grades are terrible and he will very likely be held back a year.
She will very likely be sent to jail for fraud.

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142
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Stay over

A

Quedarse a dormir, quedarse

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143
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Mint

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B2 [ U ]
an herb whose leaves have a strong, fresh smell and taste and are used for giving flavor to food:
a sprig of mint
mint-flavored gum/toothpaste

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144
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icky

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unpleasant, especially to look at

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145
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Chunky

A

Grueso, robusto, fornido
used to describe clothes that are thick and heavy, or jewelry made of large pieces:
a chunky sweater
a chunky necklace

approving
used to describe a person who is short and heavy

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146
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cramp

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Calambre

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147
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Loan

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B1 [ C ]
an amount of money that is borrowed, often from a bank, and has to be paid back, usually together with an extra amount of money that you have to pay as a charge for borrowing

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148
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He is crowning

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Someone who is crowning something means that he or she is achieving something, it is an idiom

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149
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wee

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Petite

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150
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black out

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Pass out

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151
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parade

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B2
a large number of people walking or in vehicles, all going in the same direction, usually as part of a public celebration of something

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152
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give away

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B1
to give something to someone without asking for payment

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153
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faint

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Pass out

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154
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knock it off

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Déjalo ya, ya basta, parar ya.

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155
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caved

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Cedió
Se derrumbó

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156
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Pot

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B1 [ C ]
any of various types of container, usually round, especially one used for cooking food

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157
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Wound

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B2
a damaged area of the body, such as a cut or hole in the skin or flesh made by a weapon

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158
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Launch

A

C1
an event to celebrate or introduce something new

C1
an occasion when a ship is put into water, or a spacecraft is sent into space, for the first time

Similar to take off

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159
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Rub

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B2
to press or be pressed against something with a circular or up-and-down repeated movement:
She yawned and rubbed her eyes sleepily.
He rubbed (at) the stain on his pants and made it worse.
We rubbed some polish into the surface of the wood.

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160
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Trade

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the activity of buying and selling, or exchanging, goods and/or services between people or countries

Comerciar, negociar

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161
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Boast

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B2[IorT] disapproving

to speak too proudly or happily about what you have done or what you own:

He didn’t talk about his test scores in case people thought he was boasting.

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162
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Load

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B2[C]

the amount of weight carried, especially by a vehicle, a structure such as a bridge, or an animal

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163
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To nurse

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C2

tocarefor apersonor ananimalwhile they aresick

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164
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Lap

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B2[Cusually singular]

the top surface of the upper part of the legs of a person who is sitting down

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165
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Either of

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Cualquiera de
Ninguno de

Ambas

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166
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Lungs

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B2
either of the two organs in the chest with which people and some animals breathe:
lung cancer

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167
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Yawn

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B1

to open the mouth wide and take a lot of air into the lungs and slowly send it out, usually when tired or bored:

I can’t stop yawning - I must be tired.

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168
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As

A

asconjunction(WHILE)

B1

during thetimethat:

Isawhim as I was coming into thebuilding.

He gets moreattractiveas he getsolder.

as conjunction (BECAUSE)

A2
because:
As it was getting late, I decided to book into a hotel.
You can go first as you’re the oldest

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169
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spooky

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spook noun [C] (SPIRIT)

informal for ghost :
The film was dreadful - all spooks and vampires.

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170
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nutshell

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C1
using as few words as possible:

Well, to put it in a nutshell, we’re lost.

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171
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Pounce

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poncenounC

UKoffensive

a man who does notbehave,dress, orspeakin atraditionallymaleway,especiallyone whobehavesin a verycarefulway:

Don’t be such a ponce! Pick thespiderup - it won’thurtyou!

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172
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Blurry

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something that you cannot see clearly:

If I don’t wear my glasses, everything is just a blur.

something that you cannot remember or understand clearly:
It all happened so long ago that it’s just a blur to me now.
The last few days seem to have gone by in a blur.

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173
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nerve

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nerve noun (COURAGE)

C2 [ U ]
the courage or confidence necessary to do something difficult, unpleasant, or rude:
It takes a lot of nerve to be a bomb disposal expert.
I wanted to ask her out, but I lost my nerve and couldn’t go through with it.
[ + to infinitive ] I didn’t have the nerve to tell him what I really thought of his suggestion.

nerve noun (BODY)

C2 [ C ]
a group of long, thin fibers (= structures like threads) that carry information or instructions between the brain and other parts of the body:
the optic nerve
a spinal nerve
nerve damage
nerve fibers

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174
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Bumpy

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not smooth:
We drove along a narrow, bumpy road.
It might be a bumpy flight (= an uncomfortable and rough flight) because there’s a lot of air turbulence ahead.

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175
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kick-back

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to stop doing things and relax:

What good is life if a guy can’t kick back and watch a good movie?

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176
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Moody

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If someone is moody, their moods change suddenly and they become angry or unhappy easily:
a moody teenager
He can be moody.

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177
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Matches

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match noun (STICK)

B2 [ C ]
a short, thin stick made of wood or cardboard and covered with a special chemical at one end that burns when rubbed firmly against a rough surface:
a box of matches
You should always strike a match away from you.

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178
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Mess around
Fool around
Goof around
Horse around

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C2

to use ortreatsomething in acarelessorharmfulway:

I don’twanthim coming in here andmessingaround withourcomputers.

Nevermessaround withscissors.

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179
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Smooth

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C2

happeningwithout anysuddenchanges,interruption, ordifficulty:

We had a very smoothflightwith noturbulenceat all.

The car’simprovedsuspensiongives a much smootherridethanearliermodels.

Anefficienttransportationsystemisvitalto the smoothrunningof a country’seconomy.

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180
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Shrinking

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becoming smaller or less:
The shrinking workforce would have to support a growing number of retired people.
rapidly/steadily/slowly shrinking The rapidly shrinking middle class worries that our children won’t have the same chances we had
a shrinking budget/economy/market

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181
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Burst

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B2 [ I or T ]
to break open or apart suddenly, or to make something do this:
I hate it when balloons burst.
Suddenly the door burst open (= opened suddenly and forcefully) and police officers rushed in.
The river was threatening to burst its banks.
figurative humorous If I eat any more cake I’ll burst (= I cannot eat anything else)!

C2 [ I ]
to feel a strong emotion, or strong wish to do something:
I knew they were bursting with curiosity but I said nothing.
[ + to infinitive ] Tom was bursting to tell everyone the news.
UK informal I’m bursting to go to the loo!

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182
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Loo

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informal for bathroom:
I’ll just go to the loo.
loo roll

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183
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Enable

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B2

to make someoneableto do something, or to make somethingpossible:

[+ to infinitive]Computerization should enable ustocutproductioncostsbyhalf.

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184
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Come across

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B2

tofindsomething bychance:

He cameacrosssome of hisoldlovelettersin his wife’sdesk.

EXPRESS)

C2

If anideaoremotioncomesacrossin writing, amovie,music, or when someone isspeaking, it isexpressedclearlyandpeoplenoticeit:

What comesacrossin hislaterpoetryis agreatsenseofsadness.

BEHAVE)

C1

tobehavein a way that makespeoplebelievethat you have aparticularcharacteristic:

She comesacrossreally well(=createsapositiveimage)ontelevision.

He comesacrossasabitof aboreininterview.

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185
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Sample

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B2

a small amount of something that shows you what the rest is or should be like:

a free sample of shampoo

samples ofcarpet/curtain material

Please bring some samples of your work to the interview.

C2

a small amount of a substance that a doctor or scientist collects in order to examine it:

a blood/urine sample

B2

a group of people or things that is chosen out of a larger number and is asked questions or tested in order to get information about the larger group:

a random sample of voters

a nationally representative sample of 200 schools

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186
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Lie around

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informal (UK also lie about)

If things are lying around, they are left in places where they should not be:
Has anyone seen my keys lying around?
I wouldn’t leave any money lying around the office if I were you.

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187
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entail

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to make something necessary, or to involve something:

Such a large investment inevitably entails some risk.
[ + -ing verb ] Repairing the roof will entail spending a lot of money.

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188
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appalling

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to make someone have strong feelings of shock or of disapproval:
I was appalled at/by the lack of staff in the hospital.
The state of the kitchen appalled her.
Synonyms
horrifyscandalize

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189
Q

stumble

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stumbleverb(WALK)

C2[I]

tostepawkwardlywhilewalkingorrunningandfallorbegintofall:

Running along thebeach, she stumbledonalogandfellon thesand.

In thefinalstraightMeyers stumbled, andalthoughhe didn’tfallit was enough tolosehim firstplace.

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190
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upstate

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toward or of the northern parts of a state in the U.S., especially those that are far from cities where a lot of people live:

upstate New York
The traffic going upstate was almost standing still.

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191
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Wind up
Wound up

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192
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rub it

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B2
to press or be pressed against something with a circular or up-and-down repeated movement:
She yawned and rubbed her eyes sleepily.
He rubbed (at) the stain on his pants and made it worse.
We rubbed some polish into the surface of the wood.
She gently rubbed the ointment in.
First rub the baking sheet well with butter.
[ + obj + adj ] Alice rubbed the blackboard clean for the teacher.
Your cat keeps on rubbing itself (up) against my leg.
She was rubbing her hands (together) at the thought of winning.
The branches rubbed against each other in the wind.

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193
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likewise

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C2
in the same way:
Just water these plants twice a week, and likewise the ones in the bedroom.
informal “I don’t have time to spend hours preparing one dish!” “Likewise (= it’s the same for me).”

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194
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Toss

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toss verb (THROW)

C2 [ T usually + adv/prep ]
to throw something carelessly:
He glanced at the letter and then tossed it into the garbage.
The bull tossed him up into the air.
[ + two objects ] Andrew tossed him the ball.

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195
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tease

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tease verb [I or T] (MAKE FUN OF)

B2
to laugh at someone or say unkind things about them, either because you are joking or because you want to upset that person:
I used to hate being teased about my red hair when I was at school.
I was just teasing, I didn’t mean to upset you.

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196
Q

Slide over

A

Correte

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197
Q

abyss

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a very deep hole that seems to have no bottom

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Smeared

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Smear

Spread
Accuse

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199
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Jammies

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Pijamas

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Shaft

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shaft noun [C] (PASSAGE)

a long, either vertical or sloping, passage through a building or through the ground:
an elevator shaft
a ventilation/air shaft
a well shaft

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sow

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sow verb (PLANT)

C1 [ I or T ]
to put seeds in or on the ground so that plants will grow:
Sow the seeds in pots.
We’ll sow this field with barley.

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tenderness

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tenderness noun [U] (GENTLE)

C2
the quality of being gentle, loving, or kind:
She treated the children with great tenderness.

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Deer

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B2
a quite large animal with four legs that eats grass and leaves. The male has antlers (= wide horns like branches) . The female is called a hind or a doe and the male a stag or buck:

a herd of deer

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beforehand

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earlier (than a particular time):
I knew she was coming that afternoon because she had phoned beforehand to say so.

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mildew

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a black, green, or whitish area caused by a fungus that grows on things such as plants, paper, cloth, or buildings, usually if the conditions are warm and wet:

There are patches of mildew on the walls.

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jaunty

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showing that you are happy and confident:
a jaunty grin/step
When he came back his hat was at a jaunty angle and he was smiling.

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sip

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C1
to drink, taking only a very small amount at a time:

This tea is very hot, so sip it carefully.
She slowly sipped (at) her wine.

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pull off

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to succeed in doing something difficult or unexpected:
The central bank has pulled off one of the biggest financial rescues of recent years.

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inner

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B2
inside or contained within something else:
Leading off the main hall is a series of small inner rooms.
humorous Few people ever managed to penetrate the director’s inner sanctum (= very private room).

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righteous

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morally correct:
He was regarded as a righteous and holy man.
“It’s not only morally righteous, it’s good business,” he said.

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bearer

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a person whose job is to carry something, or a person who brings a message:
He was a coffin bearer at his father’s funeral.
I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

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betrayed

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betray verb [T] (NOT LOYAL)

B2
to not be loyal to your country or a person, often by doing something harmful such as helping their enemies:
He was accused of betraying his country during the war.
She felt betrayed by her mother’s lack of support.
For years they betrayed the U.K.’s secrets to Russia.

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recollections

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C2 [ C ]

a memory of something:
I have many pleasant recollections of the time we spent together.

C2 [ U ]
the ability to remember things:
His powers of recollection are extraordinary.

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bruise

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B2
an injury or mark where the skin has not been broken but is darker in color, often as a result of being hit by something:

His arms and back were covered in bruises.
She had a few cuts and bruises but nothing serious.
One or two of the peaches had bruises on them.

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weep

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C2 [ I or T ] literary
to cry tears:

People in the street wept with joy when peace was announced.
He wept tears of rage/joy when he heard the news.

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unlike

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B2
different from:

Dan’s actually very nice, unlike his father.
Unlike you, I’m not a great dancer.

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alike

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B1

similarto each other:

Thechildrenalllookvery alike.

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pot

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B1 [ C ]
any of various types of container, usually round, especially one used for cooking food:

Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a boil.
There’s plenty of cupboard space in the kitchen for all your pots and pans.

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womb

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Uterus

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220
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tripped over

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Trip over

Tropezarse con

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Ribs

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B2 [ C ]
a bone that curves round from your back to your chest:

My son broke a rib when he fell off a ladder.

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222
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Beneath

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beneath preposition (BELOW)

B2
in or to a lower position than someone or something, under someone or something:

Jaime hid the letter beneath a pile of papers.
We huddled together for warmth beneath the blankets.
After weeks at sea, it was wonderful to feel firm ground beneath our feet once more.
Emma was so tired and hungry that her legs were beginning to give way beneath her (= she was about to fall over).

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joyous

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full of joy; very happy:
a joyous hymn/event/voice

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drop by

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to visit someone:

I dropped in on George on my way home from school.
Drop by and pick up that book sometime.

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dim the lights

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dim adjective (NOT CLEAR)

C2
not giving or having much light:

The lamp gave out a dim light.
He sat in a dim corner of the waiting room.
We could see a dim (= not easily seen) shape in the fog.

226
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pox

A

Varicela

227
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phony

A

not sincere or not real:
All salespeople seem to have the same phony smile.
He gave the police a phony address.

228
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onto

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229
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slack

A

not tight; loose:
These tent ropes are too slack - they need tightening.

230
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feathers

A

B2
one of the many soft, light things that cover a bird’s body, consisting of a long, thin, central part with material like hairs along each side:

peacock/ostrich feathers
feather pillows (= those containing feathers)
The bird ruffled its feathers.

231
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mitts

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a special type of glove for protecting a person’s hand, especially a thick leather glove used for catching a baseball:

232
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bassinet

A

a small bed for a very young baby that is able to be moved easily:

It’s usually considered safe for a baby to sleep in a bassinet for the first 4-5 months.

233
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Wagering

A

an amount of money that you risk in the hope of winning more, by trying to guess something uncertain, or the agreement that you make to take this risk:
She put a wager of $50 on the race.
They made a friendly wager on the game.

234
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leap

A

leap verb [I + adv/prep] (MOVE SUDDENLY)

C2
to make a large jump or sudden movement, usually from one place to another:
He leaped out of his car and ran toward the house.
I leaped up to answer the phone.
The dog leaped over the gate into the field.

235
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Girth

A

the distance around the outside of a thick or fat object, like a tree or a body

236
Q

commando

A

Without underwear

237
Q

witch

A

C1
a woman who is believed to have magical powers and who uses them to harm or help other people:

Witches were persecuted all over western Europe from the 15th to the 17th century, as it was claimed that they had dealings with the Devil.

238
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Drift off

A

C2
to gradually start to sleep:
I couldn’t help drifting off in the middle of that lecture - it was so boring!

239
Q

Ample

A

C1
more than enough:
You’ll have ample opportunity to ask questions after the talk.
There’s ample evidence that the lawyer knew exactly what she was doing.
They had ample warning of the factory closure.

240
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Drift apart

A

C2
If two people drift apart, they gradually become less friendly and their relationship ends.

241
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Layer

A

B2

alevelofmaterial, such as atypeofrockorgas, that is different from thematerialabove or below it, or athinsheetof asubstance:

theozonelayer

Athicklayerofclayliesover thesandstone.

There was athinlayerofoilon thesurfaceof thewater.

Westrippedseveral layersofpaintoff thedoor.

242
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Countryside

A

A2

landnot intowns,cities, orindustrialareas, that is either used forfarmingorleftinitsnaturalcondition:

The countryside around there isbeautiful.

Themansionis set in 90acresofbeautiful,unspoiledcountryside.

Everysummerthousands ofpeopleflockto the countryside.

the countrysides ofEnglandand Ireland

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Lane

A

lanenounC

B2

anarrowroadin thecountrysideor in atown:

Hedrivessofastalong thosenarrowcountrylanes.

Iliveat the end ofChurchLane.

244
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Outer

A

B2
at a greater distance from the center:
outer London
the outer lane of the highway

Exterior, las afueras

245
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Moist moisten

A

to make something slightly wet or to become slightly wet:

Moisten the cloth before using it to clean glass.

246
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Compulsory

A

B2
If something is compulsory, you must do it because of a rule or law:
Swimming was compulsory at my school.
The law made wearing seat belts in cars compulsory.

247
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Grief

A

very great sadness, especially at the death of someone:
Her grief at her son’s death was terrible.
Newspapers should not intrude on people’s private grief.
newspaper pictures of grief-stricken relatives
She describes the anxieties and griefs caused by war.

248
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Sorrow

A

C2

(a cause of) a feeling of great sadness:

The sorrow she felt over/at the death of her husband was almost too much to bear.

The sorrows of her earlier years gave way to joy in later life.

249
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Outstanding

A

outstanding adjective (EXCELLENT)

B2

clearly very much better than what is usual:

an outstanding performance/writer/novel/year

It’s an area of outstanding natural beauty.

250
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Regard

A

B2
to consider or have an opinion about something or someone:
Environmentalists regard GM technology with suspicion.
Her parents always regarded her as the smartest of their children.
He is generally/widely regarded as the father of international law.

251
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Lead off

A

to begin to speak, usually as the first person to speak:
I want to lead off by thanking everyone for coming.

252
Q

Herd

A

alargegroupofanimalsof the sametypethatliveandfeedtogether:

a herdofcattle/elephants/goats

253
Q

Subtle

A

C2

notloud,bright,noticeable, orobviousin any way:

Theroomwaspainteda subtleshadeofpink.

The play’smessageisperhapstoo subtle to beunderstoodbyyoungchildren.

254
Q

Hostage

A

C2

someone who is taken as aprisonerby anenemyinordertoforcethe otherpeopleinvolvedto do what theenemywants:

She wastaken/heldhostage by thegunmen.

Theterroristshaveseized20 hostages and arethreateningtokillone adayunlesstheirdemandsaremet.

255
Q

Outcome

A

C1

aresultoreffectof anaction,situation, etc.:

It’s too early topredictthe outcomeofthemeeting.

256
Q

Shun

A

to avoid something:

She has shunned publicity since she retired from acting.

257
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Due

A

Expected B1

expectedtohappen,arrive, etc. at aparticulartime:

Whattimeis the nextbusdue?

The nextmeetingis duetobeheldin threemonths’time.

Their firstbabyis due inJanuary.

in due courseB2formal

at asuitabletimein thefuture:

You willreceivenotificationof theresultsin duecourse.

due to

B1

because of:

A lot of herunhappinessis due toboredom.

due adjective (OWED)

C2
owed as a debt or as a right:
The rent is due (= should be paid) at the end of the month.
$50 is due to me (US due me) from the people I worked for last month.
Our thanks are due to everyone.
UK law He was found to have been driving without due (= the necessary) care and attention.

be due forsomething

C1

If you are due for something, youexpecttoreceiveit, because youdeserveit:

I’m due for apromotionsoon.

258
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Former

A

B1

of or in anearliertime; before thepresenttimeor in the past:

his formerwife

a formeremployer

the formerpresidentof theUnitedStates

Theluxuryapartmentsare in a formerfactory.

259
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Endurance

A

C2

theabilitytokeepdoing somethingdifficult,unpleasant, orpainfulfor alongtime:

Running amarathonis atestofhumanendurance.

Thepainwasbadbeyond endurance.

260
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Brisk

A

quick, energetic, and active:

a brisk walk
He set a brisk pace and we struggled to keep up.
Her tone on the phone was brisk (= she spoke quickly and used few words) and businesslike.

261
Q

Towards

A

towardspreposition(MOVEMENT)

B1

in thedirectionof, orcloserto someone or something:

Shestoodup andwalkedtowards him.

Heleanedtowards hiswifeandwhispered, “Can we gohomesoon?”

Shekeptglancingtowards thephone.

Thecountryseemsto bedriftingtowardswar.

There is atrendtowardshealthiereatingamong allsectorsof thepopulation.

262
Q

Throw out

A

GET RID OF)

B1
see throw something away/out

263
Q

Unwise

A

C2

stupidandlikelytocauseproblems

264
Q

Foolish

A

B2

unwise,stupid, or notshowinggoodjudgment:

265
Q

Set off

A

CAUSE)

C2

tocauseanactivityorevent, often aseriesofevents, tobeginorhappen:

The court’sinitialverdictin thepoliceofficers’trialset offseriousriots.

C2
to cause a loud noise or explosion, such as that made by a bomb or an alarm (= a warning sound) to begin or happen:
Terrorists set off a bomb in the center of the city.
Somebody set the alarm off on my car.

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Insurance

A

B2[U]

anagreementin which youpayacompanymoneyand theypayyourcostsif you have anaccident,injury, etc.:

car/travelinsurance

I’ll need totake outextracarinsurance for anotherdriver.

The insurance doesn’tcoveryou for(=include)householditems.

When mybikewasstolen, Imadean insuranceclaimfor it.

267
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Wound up

A

veryworried,nervous, orangry:

She getsprettywoundup before agame.

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Dungeon

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witness

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Tick off

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Pushy

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272
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Straightforward

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273
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Vase

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274
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Vow

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275
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Thorn

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276
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Come up

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277
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Fed up

A

B2
bored, annoyed, or disappointed, especially by something that you have experienced for too long:
I’m fed up with my job.
He got fed up with all the traveling he had to do.

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Profit

A
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Show off

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Drag

A

B2 [ T ]
to move something by pulling it along a surface, usually the ground:
Pick the chair up instead of dragging it behind you!
She dragged the canoe down to the water.

281
Q

Tender

A

tenderadjective(GENTLE)

C2

gentle,loving, orkind:

a tenderlook/smile

What you need is some tenderlovingcare.

282
Q

Drool

A

to allow saliva (= liquid in the mouth) to flow out of your mouth:
The dog lay drooling on the mat.
I drooled all over my pillow.

283
Q

Greed

A

C1

a verystrongwishtocontinuouslyget more of something,especiallyfoodormoney:

I don’tknowwhy I’meatingmore - it’s nothunger, it’s just greed!

He wasunsympatheticwith manyhousesellers,complainingthat they weremotivatedby greed.

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Lay off

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Tattle

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286
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bested

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287
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win over

A
288
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hollow

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289
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priceless

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290
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Milking

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291
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merely

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292
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errand

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293
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choke up

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294
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rewind

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295
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Payoff

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296
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duly

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297
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wear down

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298
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underway

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299
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knock-off

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300
Q

Chills

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301
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high-end

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302
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falling out

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303
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trainable

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Entry-level

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305
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Solely

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handout

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Breed

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toddler

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309
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burgle

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on behalf

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311
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bail on

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312
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sit through

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313
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Show-off

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314
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Stir

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315
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Overcome

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316
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stiff

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317
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Fist

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318
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Pimp

A
319
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Flatter

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320
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Affair

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321
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dish out

A
322
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Dye

A
323
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Rule out

A
324
Q

crummy

A
325
Q

meddle

A
326
Q

tummy

A
327
Q

scalp

A
328
Q

Tangle untangle

A
329
Q

dreading
Dread

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330
Q

cherish

A
331
Q

Yearn yearning

A
332
Q

Show it off

A
333
Q

Brag

A
334
Q

nodding
Nod

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335
Q

behold

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336
Q

dud

A
337
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Trial

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338
Q

butler

A
339
Q

spelling

A
340
Q

hand-me-down

A
341
Q

shake off

A
342
Q

let down

A
343
Q

Wholesome

A
344
Q

Tainted

A
345
Q

Stiffed

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346
Q

Uphold

A
347
Q

Reckon

A
348
Q

Disband

A
349
Q

Hideout

A
350
Q

Display

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351
Q

Hatred

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352
Q

wrath

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353
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down to earth

A
354
Q

Crumble

A
355
Q

Crumb

A
356
Q

Shabby

A
357
Q

Parole officer

A
358
Q

Holler

A
359
Q

Goof

A
360
Q

Wicked

A
361
Q

Wipeout

A
362
Q

Dock

A
363
Q

Pit

A
364
Q

Bunk

A
365
Q

Goth

A
366
Q

Lodge

A
367
Q

Tray

A
368
Q

Jocks

A
369
Q

Plain

A
370
Q

Crate

A
371
Q

Tally

A
372
Q

Crusty

A
373
Q

Sludge

A
374
Q

Sleepwalk

A
375
Q

Dainty

A
376
Q

Scrap

A
377
Q

Snuggly

A
378
Q

Manky

A
379
Q

Oversee

A
380
Q

Pond

A
381
Q

Rig rigged

A
382
Q

Belay

A
383
Q

Ox

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384
Q

Smuggle

A
385
Q

Scam

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386
Q

Hood

A
387
Q

Grueling

A
388
Q

Dread, deadful, dreaded

A
389
Q

Craft

A
390
Q

Swanky

A
391
Q

Fend

A
392
Q

Shelter

A
393
Q

Outfox

A
394
Q

Gullible

A
395
Q

Graveyard

A
396
Q

Spin-off

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397
Q

Mouthful

A
398
Q

Retrieve

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399
Q

Insanity

A
400
Q

Hazardous waste

A
401
Q

Bag (verb)

A
402
Q

Edible

A
403
Q

Sloth

A
404
Q

Low-rent

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405
Q

Bottomless

A
406
Q

Ousted

A
407
Q

Tray

A
408
Q

Armpit

A
409
Q

Penniless

A
410
Q

Lawsuit

A
411
Q

Outcast

A
412
Q

Breaches

A
413
Q

Greatly

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Q

Cutting-edge

A
415
Q

Broadcast

A
416
Q

Endearment

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417
Q

Convey

A
418
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worshipper

A
419
Q

Tramp

A
420
Q

Trap

A
421
Q

Angst

A
422
Q

Hulking

A
423
Q

Foul

A
424
Q

Foe

A
425
Q

Deem

A
426
Q

apropos

A
427
Q

Allure

A
428
Q

Groundbreaking

A
429
Q

Blend in

A
430
Q

Slipper

A
431
Q

Eat-by date

A
432
Q

Truthfully

A
433
Q

Snotty

A
434
Q

Aide

A
435
Q

Pursuant

A
436
Q

Downtrodden

A
437
Q

wholeheartedly

A
438
Q

High-end

A
439
Q

Understatement

A
440
Q

Twig

A
441
Q

Fess up

A
442
Q

self-worth

A
443
Q

Outcast

A
444
Q

Warranted

A
445
Q

Snug

A
446
Q

Outlast

A
447
Q

Trustworthy

A
448
Q

Drapes

A
449
Q

Deem

A
450
Q

Deputy

A
451
Q

Severance

A
452
Q

Pledge

A
453
Q

Swamp

A
454
Q

Thrive on

A
455
Q

Bottom line

A
456
Q

Bottom line

A
457
Q

belittle

A
458
Q

detached

A
459
Q

Look away

A
460
Q

Drifted

A
461
Q

Forsake

A
462
Q

Pull away from

A
463
Q

Power on

A
464
Q

Quote

A
465
Q

Hitch

A
466
Q

Stiff

A
467
Q

Beet

A
468
Q

Hint of

A
469
Q

For the record

A
470
Q

I’m crashing here

A
471
Q

Uplifting

A
472
Q

Get ahold of

A
473
Q

Earthlings

A
474
Q

Disgraceful

A
475
Q

Liter

A
476
Q

Adjourned

A
477
Q

Stacked

A
478
Q

Falsehood

A
479
Q

Despise

A
480
Q

Lam

A
481
Q

Beware

A
482
Q

Beware

A
483
Q

Beak

A
484
Q

Label

A
485
Q

Sanitary

A
486
Q

Suit yourself

A
487
Q

Maid

A
488
Q

Assert

A
489
Q

Bearer

A
490
Q

Quest

A
491
Q

Hoard

A
492
Q

Inspiration and perspiration

A
493
Q

Loaf

A
494
Q

Enforce

A
495
Q

Shades

A
496
Q

Alley

A
497
Q

Meltdown

A
498
Q

Bygone

A
499
Q

Septum

A
500
Q

A bump

A
501
Q

Endear

A
502
Q

Tow

A
503
Q

Lump

A
504
Q

Spout

A
505
Q

Stroll

A
506
Q

Fussy

A
507
Q

Graveyard

A
508
Q

Roomy

A
509
Q

Marvel

A
510
Q

Gaze

A
511
Q

Staircase

A
512
Q

Spell

A
513
Q

Whim

A
514
Q

Bow down

A
515
Q

Underhead

A
516
Q

Spotty

A
517
Q

Takeover

A
518
Q

Upright

A
519
Q

Curb

A
520
Q

Smock

A
521
Q

Hawk

A
522
Q

Brittle

A
523
Q

Mistress

A
524
Q

Stranded

A
525
Q

Beam

A
526
Q

Butler

A
527
Q

Catering

A
528
Q

Chainsaw

A
529
Q

Petty

A
530
Q

Heinous

A
531
Q

Damp

A
532
Q

Sneer

A
533
Q

Snuggle

A
534
Q

Contempt

A
535
Q

Acquit

A
536
Q

Avenge

A
537
Q

Outrageous

A
538
Q

Snazzy

A
539
Q

Elated

A
540
Q

Whim (at his whim)

A
541
Q

Summon

A
542
Q

Unleash

A
543
Q

Cast

A
544
Q

Foe

A
545
Q

Feisty

A
546
Q

Pounce

A
547
Q

Reassurance

A
548
Q

Defy

A
549
Q

Publish

A
550
Q

Disclose

A
551
Q

Deadline

A
552
Q

Endearing

A
553
Q

Yardstick

A
554
Q

Loathe

A
555
Q

Smidge

A
556
Q

Casket

A
557
Q

Plunge

A
558
Q

Pit

A
559
Q

Trait

A
560
Q

Foul

A
561
Q

Foul

A
562
Q

Subjected

A