Daily Vocabulary Flashcards
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Q
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.
2
Q
Rope
A
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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Q
Thick
A
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
4
Q
Fur
A
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
5
Q
Houseware
A
Equipment, tools, and machines used in a house, especially in the kitchen
6
Q
Gut
A
Intestine
7
Q
Blind
A
B1
unable to see:
She’s been blind since birth.
He started to go (= become) blind in his sixties.
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Q
Scoff
A
To laugh and talk about a person or idea in a way that shows that you think they are stupids or silly.
9
Q
Attorney
A
C1
a lawyer :
a defense attorney
an attorney for the plaintiff
a civil/criminal attorney
10
Q
To steer
A
B2
to control the direction of a vehicle
11
Q
Supposedly
A
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.
12
Q
Bossy
A
A bossy person is always telling people what to do
13
Q
Wipe
A
B2
To slide something, especially a piece of cloth, over the surface of something else, in order to remove dirt, food, or liquid.
14
Q
Hideously
A
In an extremely ugly way
15
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Sake
A
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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Q
Whiny
A
Complaining a lot in an annoying way, especially in a high, sad voice
17
Q
Shift
A
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.
18
Q
Souvenirs
A
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.
19
Q
Fog
Foggy
A
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
20
Q
Stubborn
A
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
21
Q
Population
A
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.
22
Q
Amuse
A
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.
23
Q
talkative
A
C1
talking a lot:
She’s a lively, talkative person.
24
Q
Bump
A
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
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
covered with or full of fat or oil:
greasy food/dishes/skin/hair
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Lousy
very bad:
lousy food/service
a lousy book
I had a lousy weekend.
I feel lousy - I'm going home.
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Flip it over
Flip
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
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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Put away
B1
To put something back in its original place
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Gross me out
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
A2
a small brush with a long handle that you use to clean your teeth
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Clog
Unclog
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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A Sink
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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Catch up
I'll catch you up later
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Look out
Watch out
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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To be straight
To be honest
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Sneak
Sneak in
Sneak out
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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Uptight
worried or nervous and not able to relax:
Don't get uptight about the exam - just do your best.
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Swings
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Graceful
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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Debt
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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Head off
C1
to start a trip or leave a place:
What time are you heading off?
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Wander
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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Boundaries
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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Widower
a man whose wife or husband has died and who has not married again
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Sue
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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Craving
C2
a strong feeling of wanting something:
I have a craving for chocolate
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Nail
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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Cheeky
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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Outperform
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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Mourn
to feel or express great sadness, especially because of someone's death
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Pull out
Sacar, retirar
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At ease
A gusto
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Fuzzy
(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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Vague
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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Sharp
sharpened
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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Buried
Bury
To put a dead body into the ground
For intance, when someone died, he or she is buried
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Blossom
When a tree or plant blossoms, it produces flowers before producing fruit that can be eaten.
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merriment
an occasion when people laugh or have an enjoyable time together
Similar to joy or happiness
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Was spotted
Was seen
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Bust
A woman's breast
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Groin
the place where your legs meet the front of your body
65
Blast
An explosion
66
Beaming
used to describe a smile that is very wide and happy, or someone who is smiling in this way
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Tear away
to make sb leave somewhere or stop doing sth
It was so fascinating, i couldn't tear myself away
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Somehow
De algun modo
But somehow or other
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Apprise
To tell someone about something
Informar
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Goggles
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
B2 [ I or T ]
to (cause to) move against a hard surface with force and usually a loud noise
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rehearse
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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Woozy
feeling weak or sick and unable to think clearly
74
Tell off
to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong:
The teacher told me off for swearing.
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Spell out
to explain something in a very clear way with details
76
Scrape
Raspadura
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Grind
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
A short period of enjoyment and also, is to throw something suddenly and with a lot of force
79
Swoop
Equilibrar
Picada o caida en picada
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wuss
Coward
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Shrink
Psiquiatra
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Hauling
Transport
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Lay out
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
an exciting action, usually in a movie, that is dangerous or appears dangerous and usually needs to be done by someone skilled
85
Weeper
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
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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Wacky
Loco, estravagante, chiflado
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Stop by
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Soothing
Soothe.
To calm down
90
Amoozing
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Brag
Similar to boast
to speak too proudly about what you have done or what you own:
She's always bragging about how much money she earns.
[ + that ] They bragged that their team had never been beaten.
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Vulva
Vagina
93
Cuddle
To hug
94
filth
Suciedad, porquería, mugre
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Pile
Pila o montón
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Flush
Descargar, eliminar o enjuagar
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Heal
B2
to make or become well again, especially after a cut or other injury
98
oath
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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Pop
Popular
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Mob
Mafia
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Devoted
B2
extremely loving and loyal:
a devoted fan/husband
Lucy is devoted to her cats.
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Busker
someone who sings, plays, or performs in a public place so that people will give money
103
Get rid of it
Deshacerse
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Leaf
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
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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to bug
Bug: insecto
To bug: fastidiar
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stroke
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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tale
B2
a story, especially one that might be invented or difficult to believe
109
Flood
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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Brand
B2
a type of product made by a particular company and sold under a particular name
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Dusting
To Remove the dust
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allowance
C1 [ C ]
money that you are given regularly, especially to pay for a particular thing
Subsidio, mesada
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lawn
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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mowing the lawn
To mow with a mower or lawn mower
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plucking
To Pluck: depilar
Depilación
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embrace
C1 [ T ] formal
to accept something enthusiastically:
This was an opportunity that he would embrace.
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hold down
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crib
a small bed for a baby or young child with high bars around the sides so that the child cannot fall out
119
Mug
Cup
120
dealer
B2
a person who trades in something
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squirm
Squirmy
to move from side to side in an awkward way, sometimes because of nervousness, embarrassment, or pain
122
Cuss words
Cuss:
to say words that are not polite because you are angry
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Stop swearing
rude or offensive language that someone uses, especially when they are angry
124
Eagle
An animal
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Tear
Torn
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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Prick
Idiot
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Run out
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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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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Shovel
C2
a tool consisting of a wide, square metal or plastic blade, usually with slightly raised sides, attached to a handle, for moving loose material such as sand, coal, or snow
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Pigeon
Dove
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Poke
to push a finger or other pointed object quickly into someone or something
Pinchar
132
slide over
Correrse, apartarse
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Come by
to visit a place for a short time, often when you are going somewhere else
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reckless
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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fiddler
Violinista
136
pipe dream
Something imposible
137
slaughter
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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Docile
quiet and easy to influence, persuade, or control
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Dummy
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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Likely
Problable, posiblemente, seguramente...
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Most likely
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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Stay over
Quedarse a dormir, quedarse
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Mint
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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icky
unpleasant, especially to look at
145
Chunky
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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cramp
Calambre
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Loan
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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He is crowning
Someone who is crowning something means that he or she is achieving something, it is an idiom
149
wee
Petite
150
black out
Pass out
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parade
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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give away
B1
to give something to someone without asking for payment
153
faint
Pass out
154
knock it off
Déjalo ya, ya basta, parar ya.
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caved
Cedió
Se derrumbó
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Pot
B1 [ C ]
any of various types of container, usually round, especially one used for cooking food
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Wound
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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Launch
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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Rub
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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Trade
the activity of buying and selling, or exchanging, goods and/or services between people or countries
Comerciar, negociar
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Boast
B2 [ I or T ] 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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Load
B2 [ C ]
the amount of weight carried, especially by a vehicle, a structure such as a bridge, or an animal
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To nurse
C2
to care for a person or an animal while they are sick
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Lap
B2 [ C usually singular ]
the top surface of the upper part of the legs of a person who is sitting down
165
Either of
Cualquiera de
Ninguno de
Ambas
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Lungs
B2
either of the two organs in the chest with which people and some animals breathe:
lung cancer
167
Yawn
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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As
as conjunction (WHILE)
B1
during the time that:
I saw him as I was coming into the building.
He gets more attractive as he gets older.
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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spooky
spook noun [C] (SPIRIT)
informal for ghost :
The film was dreadful - all spooks and vampires.
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nutshell
C1
using as few words as possible:
Well, to put it in a nutshell, we're lost.
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Pounce
ponce noun [C] (MAN)
UK offensive
a man who does not behave, dress, or speak in a traditionally male way, especially one who behaves in a very careful way:
Don't be such a ponce! Pick the spider up - it won't hurt you!
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Blurry
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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nerve
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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Bumpy
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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kick-back
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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Moody
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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Matches
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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Mess around
Fool around
Goof around
Horse around
C2
to use or treat something in a careless or harmful way:
I don't want him coming in here and messing around with our computers.
Never mess around with scissors.
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Smooth
C2
happening without any sudden changes, interruption, or difficulty:
We had a very smooth flight with no turbulence at all.
The car's improved suspension gives a much smoother ride than earlier models.
An efficient transportation system is vital to the smooth running of a country's economy.
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Shrinking
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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Burst
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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Loo
informal for bathroom:
I'll just go to the loo.
loo roll
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Enable
B2
to make someone able to do something, or to make something possible:
[ + to infinitive ] Computerization should enable us to cut production costs by half.
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Come across
B2
to find something by chance:
He came across some of his old love letters in his wife's desk.
EXPRESS)
C2
If an idea or emotion comes across in writing, a movie, music, or when someone is speaking, it is expressed clearly and people notice it:
What comes across in his later poetry is a great sense of sadness.
BEHAVE)
C1
to behave in a way that makes people believe that you have a particular characteristic:
She comes across really well (= creates a positive image) on television.
He comes across as a bit of a bore in interview.
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Sample
B2
a small amount of something that shows you what the rest is or should be like:
a free sample of shampoo
samples of carpet/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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Lie around
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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entail
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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appalling
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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stumble
stumble verb (WALK)
C2 [ I ]
to step awkwardly while walking or running and fall or begin to fall:
Running along the beach, she stumbled on a log and fell on the sand.
In the final straight Meyers stumbled, and although he didn't fall it was enough to lose him first place.
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upstate
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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Wind up
Wound up
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rub it
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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likewise
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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Toss
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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tease
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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Slide over
Correte
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abyss
a very deep hole that seems to have no bottom
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Smeared
Smear
Spread
Accuse
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Jammies
Pijamas
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Shaft
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
B2
different from:
Dan's actually very nice, unlike his father.
Unlike you, I'm not a great dancer.
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alike
B1
similar to each other:
The children all look very alike.
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pot
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
Uterus
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tripped over
Trip over
Tropezarse con
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Ribs
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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Beneath
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
full of joy; very happy:
a joyous hymn/event/voice
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drop by
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
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.
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pox
Varicela
227
phony
not sincere or not real:
All salespeople seem to have the same phony smile.
He gave the police a phony address.
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onto
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slack
not tight; loose:
These tent ropes are too slack - they need tightening.
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feathers
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.
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mitts
a special type of glove for protecting a person's hand, especially a thick leather glove used for catching a baseball:
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bassinet
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.
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Wagering
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.
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leap
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.
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Girth
the distance around the outside of a thick or fat object, like a tree or a body
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commando
Without underwear
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witch
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.
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Drift off
C2
to gradually start to sleep:
I couldn't help drifting off in the middle of that lecture - it was so boring!
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Ample
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.
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Drift apart
C2
If two people drift apart, they gradually become less friendly and their relationship ends.
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Layer
B2
a level of material, such as a type of rock or gas, that is different from the material above or below it, or a thin sheet of a substance:
the ozone layer
A thick layer of clay lies over the sandstone.
There was a thin layer of oil on the surface of the water.
We stripped several layers of paint off the door.
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Countryside
A2
land not in towns, cities, or industrial areas, that is either used for farming or left in its natural condition:
The countryside around there is beautiful.
The mansion is set in 90 acres of beautiful, unspoiled countryside.
Every summer thousands of people flock to the countryside.
the countrysides of England and Ireland
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Lane
lane noun [C] (ROAD)
B2
a narrow road in the countryside or in a town:
He drives so fast along those narrow country lanes.
I live at the end of Church Lane.
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Outer
B2
at a greater distance from the center:
outer London
the outer lane of the highway
Exterior, las afueras
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Moist moisten
to make something slightly wet or to become slightly wet:
Moisten the cloth before using it to clean glass.
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Compulsory
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.
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Grief
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.
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Sorrow
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.
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Outstanding
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.
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Regard
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.
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Lead off
to begin to speak, usually as the first person to speak:
I want to lead off by thanking everyone for coming.
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Herd
a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together:
a herd of cattle/elephants/goats
253
Subtle
C2
not loud, bright, noticeable, or obvious in any way:
The room was painted a subtle shade of pink.
The play's message is perhaps too subtle to be understood by young children.
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Hostage
C2
someone who is taken as a prisoner by an enemy in order to force the other people involved to do what the enemy wants:
She was taken/held hostage by the gunmen.
The terrorists have seized 20 hostages and are threatening to kill one a day unless their demands are met.
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Outcome
C1
a result or effect of an action, situation, etc.:
It's too early to predict the outcome of the meeting.
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Shun
to avoid something:
She has shunned publicity since she retired from acting.
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Due
Expected B1
expected to happen, arrive, etc. at a particular time:
What time is the next bus due?
The next meeting is due to be held in three months' time.
Their first baby is due in January.
in due course B2 formal
at a suitable time in the future:
You will receive notification of the results in due course.
due to
B1
because of:
A lot of her unhappiness is due to boredom.
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 for something
C1
If you are due for something, you expect to receive it, because you deserve it:
I'm due for a promotion soon.
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Former
B1
of or in an earlier time; before the present time or in the past:
his former wife
a former employer
the former president of the United States
The luxury apartments are in a former factory.
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Endurance
C2
the ability to keep doing something difficult, unpleasant, or painful for a long time:
Running a marathon is a test of human endurance.
The pain was bad beyond endurance.
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Brisk
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.
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Towards
towards preposition (MOVEMENT)
B1
in the direction of, or closer to someone or something:
She stood up and walked towards him.
He leaned towards his wife and whispered, "Can we go home soon?"
She kept glancing towards the phone.
The country seems to be drifting towards war.
There is a trend towards healthier eating among all sectors of the population.
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Throw out
GET RID OF)
B1
see throw something away/out
263
Unwise
C2
stupid and likely to cause problems
264
Foolish
B2
unwise, stupid, or not showing good judgment:
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Set off
CAUSE)
C2
to cause an activity or event, often a series of events, to begin or happen:
The court's initial verdict in the police officers' trial set off serious riots.
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
B2 [ U ]
an agreement in which you pay a company money and they pay your costs if you have an accident, injury, etc.:
car/travel insurance
I'll need to take out extra car insurance for another driver.
The insurance doesn't cover you for (= include) household items.
When my bike was stolen, I made an insurance claim for it.
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Wound up
very worried, nervous, or angry:
She gets pretty wound up before a game.
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Dungeon
269
witness
270
Tick off
271
Pushy
272
Straightforward
273
Vase
274
Vow
275
Thorn
276
Come up
277
Fed up
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.
278
Profit
279
Show off
280
Drag
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.
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Tender
tender adjective (GENTLE)
C2
gentle, loving, or kind:
a tender look/smile
What you need is some tender loving care.
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Drool
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
Greed
C1
a very strong wish to continuously get more of something, especially food or money:
I don't know why I'm eating more - it's not hunger, it's just greed!
He was unsympathetic with many house sellers, complaining that they were motivated by greed.
284
Lay off
285
Tattle
286
bested
287
win over
288
hollow
289
priceless
290
Milking
291
merely
292
errand
293
choke up
294
rewind
295
Payoff
296
duly
297
wear down
298
underway
299
knock-off
300
Chills
301
high-end
302
falling out
303
trainable
304
Entry-level
305
Solely
306
handout
307
Breed
308
toddler
309
burgle
310
on behalf
311
bail on
312
sit through
313
Show-off
314
Stir
315
Overcome
316
stiff
317
Fist
318
Pimp
319
Flatter
320
Affair
321
dish out
322
Dye
323
Rule out
324
crummy
325
meddle
326
tummy
327
scalp
328
Tangle untangle
329
dreading
Dread
330
cherish
331
Yearn yearning
332
Show it off
333
Brag
334
nodding
Nod
335
behold
336
dud
337
Trial
338
butler
339
spelling
340
hand-me-down
341
shake off
342
let down
343
Wholesome
344
Tainted
345
Stiffed
346
Uphold
347
Reckon
348
Disband
349
Hideout
350
Display
351
Hatred
352
wrath
353
down to earth
354
Crumble
355
Crumb
356
Shabby
357
Parole officer
358
Holler
359
Goof
360
Wicked
361
Wipeout
362
Dock
363
Pit
364
Bunk
365
Goth
366
Lodge
367
Tray
368
Jocks
369
Plain
370
Crate
371
Tally
372
Crusty
373
Sludge
374
Sleepwalk
375
Dainty
376
Scrap
377
Snuggly
378
Manky
379
Oversee
380
Pond
381
Rig rigged
382
Belay
383
Ox
384
Smuggle
385
Scam
386
Hood
387
Grueling
388
Dread, deadful, dreaded
389
Craft
390
Swanky
391
Fend
392
Shelter
393
Outfox
394
Gullible
395
Graveyard
396
Spin-off
397
Mouthful
398
Retrieve
399
Insanity
400
Hazardous waste
401
Bag (verb)
402
Edible
403
Sloth
404
Low-rent
405
Bottomless
406
Ousted
407
Tray
408
Armpit
409
Penniless
410
Lawsuit
411
Outcast
412
Breaches
413
Greatly
414
Cutting-edge
415
Broadcast
416
Endearment
417
Convey
418
worshipper
419
Tramp
420
Trap
421
Angst
422
Hulking
423
Foul
424
Foe
425
Deem
426
apropos
427
Allure
428
Groundbreaking
429
Blend in
430
Slipper
431
Eat-by date
432
Truthfully
433
Snotty
434
Aide
435
Pursuant
436
Downtrodden
437
wholeheartedly
438
High-end
439
Understatement
440
Twig
441
Fess up
442
self-worth
443
Outcast
444
Warranted
445
Snug
446
Outlast
447
Trustworthy
448
Drapes
449
Deem
450
Deputy
451
Severance
452
Pledge
453
Swamp
454
Thrive on
455
Bottom line
456
Bottom line
457
belittle
458
detached
459
Look away
460
Drifted
461
Forsake
462
Pull away from
463
Power on
464
Quote
465
Hitch
466
Stiff
467
Beet
468
Hint of
469
For the record
470
I'm crashing here
471
Uplifting
472
Get ahold of
473
Earthlings
474
Disgraceful
475
Liter
476
Adjourned
477
Stacked
478
Falsehood
479
Despise
480
Lam
481
Beware
482
Beware
483
Beak
484
Label
485
Sanitary
486
Suit yourself
487
Maid
488
Assert
489
Bearer
490
Quest
491
Hoard
492
Inspiration and perspiration
493
Loaf
494
Enforce
495
Shades
496
Alley
497
Meltdown
498
Bygone
499
Septum
500
A bump
501
Endear
502
Tow
503
Lump
504
Spout
505
Stroll
506
Fussy
507
Graveyard
508
Roomy
509
Marvel
510
Gaze
511
Staircase
512
Spell
513
Whim
514
Bow down
515
Underhead
516
Spotty
517
Takeover
518
Upright
519
Curb
520
Smock
521
Hawk
522
Brittle
523
Mistress
524
Stranded
525
Beam
526
Butler
527
Catering
528
Chainsaw
529
Petty
530
Heinous
531
Damp
532
Sneer
533
Snuggle
534
Contempt
535
Acquit
536
Avenge
537
Outrageous
538
Snazzy
539
Elated
540
Whim (at his whim)
541
Summon
542
Unleash
543
Cast
544
Foe
545
Feisty
546
Pounce
547
Reassurance
548
Defy
549
Publish
550
Disclose
551
Deadline
552
Endearing
553
Yardstick
554
Loathe
555
Smidge
556
Casket
557
Plunge
558
Pit
559
Trait
560
Foul
561
Foul
562
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