First

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Sophomore

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a student who is in the second year of study at a college or high school

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Sniff

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(v) to breathe air into your nose noisily, for example when you are crying or have a cold; to breathe air in through your nose in order to smell something;

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Track Record

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(n) All of a person’s or organization’s past achievements, successes, or failors which show how well they have done sth in the past and how well they are likely to do in the future.
We are looking for someone with a proven track record in selling advertising.

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Solid

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(adj) Hard or firm; Only one material; Continuouse without any spaces or breaks; Strongly made;

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Sturdy

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(adj) an object that is sturdy is strong, well made and not easily broken;

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baseline

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(n) 1- a standard measurement or fact against which other measurements or facts are compared, especially in medicine or science
2- the line at the back of the court in games such as tennis or volleyball

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Replenish

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(v) to put new supplies into something, or to fill something again;
A new batch of Astronaut Selection Program begins every year to replenish the training pool regularly.

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Trailer

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1- a vehicle that can be pulled behind another vehicle, used for carrying something heavy
2- an advertisement for a new film or television show

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Payroll

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(n) 1-on the payroll: if someone is on the payroll of a company, they are employed by that company
2-the activity of managing salary payments for workers in a company: the payroll department
3-the total amount of wages paid to all the people working in a particular company or industry

Question 10

Show of hands

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a vote taken by counting the raised hands of the people at the meeting

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Go-Between

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someone who takes messages from one person or group to another because the two sides cannot meet or do not want to meet

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Fallacy

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(n) 1: a false idea or belief, especially one that a lot of people believe is true
2: a weakness in someone’s argument or ideas which is caused by a mistake in their thinking
3: a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument

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Buzzword

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a word or phrase from one special area of knowledge that people suddenly think is very important

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Spoof

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(n) a funny book, play, or film that copies something serious or important and makes it seem silly

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Fealty

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(n) loyalty to a king, queen etc

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Seep

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(v) to flow slowly through small holes or spaces (Blood seeped down his leg); To move or spread gradually ( His tension was seeping away )

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Preposterous

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Completely unreasonable or silly

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Craze

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A fashion, game, type of music etc that becomes very popular for a short time

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Tact

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(n) the ability to be careful about what you say or do, so that you do not upset or embarrass other people

Question 20

Overshadow

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(v) 1; to make someone or something else seem less important; 2-to make an occasion or period of time less enjoyable by making people feel sad or worried;
3-if a tall building, mountain etc overshadows a place, it is very close to it and much taller that it

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Ensue

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(v) to happen after or as a result of someting

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Clumsy

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(adj) 1-moving or doing things in a careless way, especially so that you drop things, knock into things etc -2- a clumsy object is not easy to use and is often large and heavy -3- a clumsy action or statement is said or done carelessly or badly, and likely to upset someone

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Urbane

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(adj) behaving in a relaxed and confident way in social situations

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Overt

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(adj) overt actions are done publicly, without trying to hide anything

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secrete

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(v) 1- if a part of an animal or plant secretes a liquid substance, it produces it; 2- (formal) to hide something; ( the money had been secreted in a Swiss bank account )

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Strife

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(n) trouble between two or more people or groups ( conflict)

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Strive

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(v) to make a great effort to achieve something ( we must continue to strive for greater efficiency )

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So-called

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(adj) used to describe someone or something that has been given a name that you think is wrong; 2- used to show that something or someone is usually called a particular name

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Apprehension

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(n) 1-Anxiety about the future, especially about dealing with something unpleasant or difficult ; 2- Understanding

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Encroach

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(v) 1- to gradually take more of someone's time, possessions, rights etc than you should; 2- to gradually cover more and more land

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Ailment

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(n) an illness that is not very serious

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Disprove

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(v) to show that something is wrong or not true

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Irrefutable

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(adj) an irrefutable statement, argument etc cannot be proved to be wrong, and must be accepted

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Versed

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(adj) to know a lot about a subject, method etc ( be well versed in something )

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hit the nail with the head

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to be completely right about something

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nail (n)

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(n) hard material at the tip of the fingers (n) a small piece of thin metal with one pointy end and another flat end, which is used to join generally wooden things to each other.

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Nail (v)

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1- to do something successfully 2- to catch someone, esp when they are doing something wrong 3- to fasten sth with nails

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Line manager

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the person who is directly responsible for managing the work of someone else in a company or business, and who is one level above the person.

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Bust

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(v) to break something (v) when the police bust someone they arrest him, or when the police bust a place they arrest people in it who they believe they are breaking the law (adj) broken: I think my watch is bust; go bust: if a company goes bust, it is forced to close because it is financially unsuccessful

Question 40

Kingpin

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the most important person within a particular organization

Question 41

Subordinate

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a person who has a less important position than you in an organization

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Jargon

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Words and phrases used by particular groups of people, esp. in their work that are not generally understood

Question 43

Mug

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(v) to attack a person in a public place and steal their money: we were mugged in the street (n) a large cup with straight sides used for hot drinks (n) a person who is stupid and easily deceived (n) someone's face: his ugly mug

Question 44

Sip

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(n) a very small amount of a drink that you take into your mouth (v) to drink, taking only a very small amount at a time exp: this tea is very hot, so sip it carefully; she slowly sipped (at) her wine; he took a slow thoughtful sip of his coffee

Question 45

Taser

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a brand name for a weapon that gives someone a small electric shock and makes them unable to move for a short time, sometimes used by police

Question 46

Decouple

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to separate two or more things or activities, or to become separated

Question 47

Scrap

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a small piece of paper, cloth etc; materials or objects that are no longer used for the purpose they were made for, but can be used again in another way: The equipment was sold for scrap; Food scraps: pieces of food that are left after you have finished eating; to decide not to use a plan or system because it is not practical: we believe that car tax should be scraped; to get rid of an old machine, vehicle, etc. and use its parts in some other way: two aircraft carriers are being scraped this year.

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Streak

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a colored line, especially one that is not straight or has been made accidentally: sue has blonde streaks in her hair; a part of someone's character that is different from the rest of their character: a mean streak; a period of time during which you continue to be successful or to fail: be on winning streak

Question 49

School run

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when parents drive children to school in the morning, or home from school in the afternoon.

Question 50

Corn

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plants such as wheat, barley, and oats or their seeds; a tall plant with large yellow seed that grow together ...

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Mill

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a building containing a large machine for crushing grain into flour; a factory that produces materials such as cotton, cloth ... a small machine for crushing coffee or pepper

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Flawed

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spoiled by having mistakes, weaknesses or by being damaged

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Immerse

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(v) to put someone or something deep into a liquid so that they are completely covered

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Immerse yourself in something

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to become completely involved in an activity

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Compelling

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an argument or etc that makes you feel certain that something is true or that you must do something about it; very interesting or exciting, so that you have to pay attention; a strong need or desire to do sth

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hard-hitting

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criticizing someone or sth in a strong and effective way

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lowdown

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the most important facts about sth

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Mastery

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thorough understanding or great skill

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Underperform

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if a business underperforms it does not make as much profit as it expected to make

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Stagnate

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to stop developing or making progress

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Staggering

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extremely great or surprising | the results were nothing but staggering

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reservation

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an area of land in the US kept separate for Native Americans

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Painstaking

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Extremely careful and correct, and involving a lot of effort. It took months of painstaking research to write the book.

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Mercenaries

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A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army. | Some of Iran’s authorities publicly announced that they also did not have money to pay their mercenaries abroad.

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Blast

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Explode with explosive weapons, Criticize someone harshly Obama CIA director, blasts assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist.

Question 66

Box

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(v) to put something in a box, To fight someone in the sport of boxing. One holds that it is an IS attempt to box in President-elect Joe Biden before he takes office, making it impossible to rejoin the Iranian nuclear deal

Question 67

Distraught

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Extremely worried, nervous or upset | The missing child's distraught parents made an emotional appeal for information on TV.

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Sparse

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Small in numbers or amount, often spread over a large area | Sparse Column

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Straddle

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to have or put your legs on either side of something: To straddle something is also to be unable to decide which of two opinions about something is better, and so to partly support both opinions: A third theory which straddles the other two, suggests that IS took an action when it had a green light from the Trump administration.

Question 70

impasse

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a situation in which progress is impossible, especially because the people involved cannot agree: Taken together, the statements might appear to set up an impasse at the start of the new U.S. administration that could damage the relationship between allies.

Question 71

precarious

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in a dangerous state because of not being safe or not being held in place firmly In Iran, the situation is just as precarious, with a new law poised to expand nuclear enrichment and stop nuclear inspections within two weeks of Biden's inauguration

Question 72

Contend

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To compete in order to win something Critics of the nuclear deal typically contend that the deal didn't deliver any concessions on Iran's proxy network nor curtail its ballistic missile program.

Question 73

Concession

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something that is allowed or given up, often in order to end a disagreement, or the act of allowing or giving this; the act of admitting defeat: Critics of the nuclear deal typically contend that the deal didn't deliver any concessions on Iran's proxy network nor curtail its ballistic missile program.

Question 74

Curtail

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to stop something before it is finished, or to reduce or limit something Critics of the nuclear deal typically contend that the deal didn't deliver any concessions on Iran's proxy network nor curtail its ballistic missile program.

Question 75

Attire

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business cloth Another compelling argument against basing our judgment on one's choice of attire as a clear indicator of their identity is that in many regions people have to conform to some established conventions.

Question 76

Teething troubles

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small problems that you have when you first start doing a new job or using a new system

Question 77

Sentry

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a soldier standing outside a building as a guard; | military machines like drones and sentry robots are already being used to kill with very little human input.

Question 78

Bash

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a party or an event to celebrate something; have a strong hit; I had a huge bash for my 30th.

Question 79

Low-key

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not intended to attract a lot of attention to an event, subject or thing; And so birthdays just become more low-key and it's drinks with a couple of friends or dinner or something.

Question 80

Glamorous

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attractive, exciting and related to wealth and success; | I think in many ways, minimalism is sustainability's most glamorous poster child

Question 81

Poster child

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someone or something that represents a particular quality, idea etc

Question 82

cupboards

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a piece of furniture with doors, and sometimes shelves, used for storing clothes, plates, food, etc kitchen cupboards filled with beautiful glass jars of organic pasta and stark wardrobes with nine or ten matching items inside.

Question 83

wardrobe

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a tall cupboard in which you hang your clothes; All of the clothes that a person owns; stark wardrobes with nine or ten matching items inside.

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Stark

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empty, simple, or obvious, especially without decoration or anything that is not necessary Completely, Extremely Stark wardrobes with nine or ten matching items inside.

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Disarray

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the state of being untidy or not organized

Question 86

Soothing

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making you feel calm, | this is soothing in your eyes.

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Underused

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something that is underused is not used as much as it could be; the underuse of native seaweeds

Question 88

Wholesome

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Likely to make you healthy; Considered to have a good moral effect Seaweed is a particularly wholesome food

Question 89

Cough mixture

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a thick, usually sweet, liquid containing medicine that helps you to stop coughing Agar is also used in the manufacture of cough mixture, cosmetics, confectionary and toothpastes

Question 90

Seaweed

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a plant that grows in the sea

Question 91

Dairy

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Dairy products/produce: milk, butter, cheese etc a company which sells milk and sometimes makes other things from milk, such as cheese a place on a farm where milk is kept and butter and cheese are made

Question 92

Diary

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- a book in which you write down the things that happen to you each day - a book with separate spaces for each day of the year, in which you write down the meetings, evets etc that are planned for each day

Question 93

Palatable

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(adj) - palatable food or drink has a pleasant or acceptable taste - an idea, suggestion etc that is palatable is acceptable

Question 94

Sustenance

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-food that people or animals need in order to live -when something is made to continue but in a survival situation, most seaweeds could be chewed to provide a certain sustenance

Question 95

Skyline

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The shape made by hills or buildings against the sky | I could see the lake and whole city skyline and skyscrapers from my bedroom

Question 96

Wind chill

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the cooling effect of the wind | yeah and the worst thing was that they call the 'wind-chill' factor

Question 97

Appalling

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(adj) very unpleasant and shocking; very bad At first I was really worried about my accommodation because I kept reading these appalling stories about rental flats going all wrong.

Question 98

Tranquil

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pleasantly calm, quiet and peaceful

Question 99

Chill

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(n) a feeling of coldness; a sudden feeling of fear or worry because of something cruel or violent; (v) if you chill something such as food or drink, or if it chills, it becomes very cold but does not freeze; to relax completely instead of feeling angry, tired or nervous to make someone very cold (adj) unpleasantly cold : the chill night air; a chill wind

Question 100

Hostel

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(n) a place where people can stay and eat fairly cheaply; - a YOUTH HOSTEL - a place where people who have no homes can stay

Question 101

Hustle

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(v) 1- to make someone move quickly, especially by pushing them roughly 2- to do sth with a lot of energy and determination 3- to hurry in doing sth or going somewhere 4- to sell or obtain things in an illegal or dishonest way (n) : 1- busy and noisy activity : the hustle and bustle of the market place 2- when someone does sth quickly, with a lot of effort and eagerness Though Pence had been vocally threatened by the mob, and hustled with his family from the Senate to safety, Trump never checked on his vice president, the administration official said.

Question 102

Pretentious

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``` If someone or something is pretentious, they try to seem more important, intelligent or high class than they really are in order to be impressive we were pretentious, back in school. ```

Question 103

Snub

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to treat someone rudely, especially by ignoring them when you meet. Pompeo cancels last diplomatic trip after European officials reportedly snub him in wake of Trump riot

Question 104

fall through

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if an agreement, plan, sale etc falls through, it is not completed successfully * We found a new buyer for our house, but then the sale fell through * you may remember in 1982, when we had a huge setback, with the plans for a merger with our top rival company falling through.

Question 105

fall

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To move or drop down from a higher position to a lower position. - The book fell from his hands Fall down : Rob fell down the stairs I fell and hit my head. Decrease : The rate of inflation was falling. Become : One false step can mean falling into debt Become : She fell ill with flu. Belong to a group: Leaders fall into two categories. Belong to a group: The judge said that this matter did not fall within the scope of the auditor's duty Belong to a group: Meat production falls under the control of the Agriculture Department. Start doing something: I fell into conversation with some guys from New York. Fall to pieces : the family is falling to pieces.

Question 106

Immaculate

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(adj) - very clean and tidy; - exactly correct or perfect in every detail. * One of James's biggest strength has been his immaculate timekeeping and organizational skills.

Question 107

Merger

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An occasion when two or more companies join together to make one larger company

Question 108

Setback

Answer 108

Sth that happens that delays or prevents a process from developing

Question 109

Placement

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- the act of finding a place for someone to live or work; | - a job, usually as part of a course of study, which gives you experience of a particular type of work

Question 110

Leafing through

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to turn the pages of a book quickly, without reading it properly * she picked up a magazine and leafed through it.

Question 111

Motorist

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a person who drives a car Dodger Stadium’s mass COVID-19 vaccination site was temporarily shut down Saturday afternoon when about 50 protesters gathered at the entrance, frustrating hundreds of motorists who had been waiting in line for hours.

Question 112

Tradeoffs

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Of course there are some tradeoffs in living on your own This approach will identify the tradeoffs that exist between the level of accuracy obtained and the costs of undertaking each method

Question 113

Underground

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below ground; an underground activity is secret and usually illegal; a railway system in which electric trains travel through tunnels below the ground

Question 114

Packed

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Completely full. It is packed all the time, The train was so packed that I couldn't find a seat.

Question 115

Downside

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A disadvantage of a situation the downside to it is that you may feel kind of lack of stillness and quietness that you might get if you live outside the city

Question 116

Rub off

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if a quality or characteristic that someone has rubs off, other people begin to have it because they have been with that person and learned it from them. and soon this will rub off on those around you

Question 117

Renowned

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known and admired by a lot of people, especially for a special skill, achievement or quality Actually some of the Tehran's most renowned landmarks are "Bazaar" in the middle of Tehran.

Question 118

Laid-back holiday

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laid-back: relaxed and seeming not to be worried about anything. laid-back attitude, approach, manner

Question 119

Outdoors

Answer 119

in the open air; | somewhere outside or away from the houses.

Question 120

getaway

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(n) 1- an escape from a place or unpleasant situation, especially after committing a crime 2- a short holiday away from home, or a place where people go for a short holiday

Question 121

Rolling

Answer 121

• Gradual The plan is for a rolling extension of the tax over the next ten years. • (of hills) gently rising and falling: • used to describe something that is done in stages over a long period a nonprofit corporation that manages the power grid for most of the state, is imposing rolling blackouts because demand for electric heating is very high.

Question 122

Frugal

Answer 122

(ˈfro͞oɡəl) careful when using money or food, or (of a meal) cheap or small in amount

Question 123

Undies

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underwear

Question 124

Decompose

Answer 124

(v) 1- to decay or make something decay 2- to separate into constituent parts 3- to divide into smaller parts

Question 125

Cutlery

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Knives, forks and spoons that are used for eating and serving food

Question 126

Cutler

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someone who sells, makes or repairs cutlery ( knives, forks and spoons )

Question 127

dye

Answer 127

(n) 1- a substance you use to change the color of your clothes, hair or etc. dye job: someone who has had a dye job has used a substance to change the color of their hair (v) 1- to give something a different color using a dye - dye something blue/black/blond

Question 128

Ostracize

Answer 128

if a group of people ostracize someone, they refuse to accept them as a member of the group. She was afraid that if she spoke up her classmates would ostracize her

Question 129

Misogynist

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a man who hates women

Question 130

Postpartum

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relating to the time immediately after a woman has a baby

Question 131

Exponent

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1- an exponent of an idea, belief etc tries to explain it and persuade others that it is good or useful 2- a sign written above and to the right of a number or letter to show how many times that quantity is to be multiplied by itself

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Knot

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(n) 1- a part where one or more pieces of string, rope, cloth etc have been tied or twisted together. * Are you any good at tying knots?

Question 133

Tie the knot

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informal: to get married

Question 134

No holds barred

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a no-holds-barred discussion, situation etc is one in which there are no rules or limits * Viewers had been promised a no-holds-barred interview with the former mayor

Question 135

Altercation

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formal: a short noisy argument | * They became involved in an altercation.

Question 136

Tabloid

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a newspaper that has small pages, a lot of photographs, and stories mainly about sex, famous people etc rather that serious news.

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Trump

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(v) 1 - to play a trump that beats someone else's card in a game 2- to do better than someone else in a situation when people are competing with each other * By wearing a simple but stunning dress, she had trumped them all.

Question 138

The point of no return

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a stage in a process or activity when it becomes impossible to stop it or do sth different; * I was aware that we had passed the point of no return.

Question 139

Legal observers

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Legal observers are individuals, usually representatives of civilian human rights agencies, who attend public demonstrations, protests and other activities where there is a potential for conflict between the public or activists and the police, security guards, or other law enforcement personnel.

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Sound the alarm

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to activate the alarm; to alert other people about something dangerous, risky or troublesome

Question 141

Directive

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an official or authoritative instruction | (adj) involving the management or guidance of operations. "the authority is seeking a directive role in energy policy"

Question 142

Cry foul

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protest strongly about a real or imagined wrong or injustice * Reporters, legal observers cry foul after being caught up in LAPD’s mass arrests at Echo Park protest

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Hurdle

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- a problem or difficulty that you must deal with before you can achieve something - one of a series of small fences that a person or horse has to jump over during a race

Question 144

Cavalry

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the part of an army that fights on horses, especially in the past the part of a modern army that uses tanks

Question 145

Troll

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(n) 1- someone who leaves offensive or upsetting messages on the internet, just in order to get a reaction (v) 1- to try to remove something from the river, ocean etc by pulling a rope, line etc through the water 2- to try to obtain sth by searching, asking people etc 3- to leave offensive or upsetting messages on the internet, just in order to get a reaction

Question 146

Duplicity

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dishonest behavior that is intended to deceive someone

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Solidarity

Answer 147

(n) loyalty and general agreement between all the people in a group, or between different groups, because they all have a shared aim

Question 148

Off the books

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without being officially recorded, so that the tax authorities do not know about them

Question 149

Clutter

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To make something messy by filling or covering it with things; we do not want to clutter out our domain model with the data annotations.

Question 150

to have a blast

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to have a good time, to really enjoy oneself | We had a blast at Disneyland; we really had a super time.

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Atheist

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ˈāTHēəst | Someone who does not believe god exists

Question 152

second cousin

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a child of a cousin of one of your parents

Question 153

Savanna

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A large flat area of grassy land especially in Africa

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Rainforest

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A tropical forest with tall trees that are very close to each other, growing in an area where it rains a lot

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Trolley

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- a large basket on wheels that you use for carrying bags, shopping, etc - a small table on wheels used for serving food - an electric vehicle for carrying passengers which move along the streets on metal track

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Stroll

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to walk somewhere is a slow relaxed way

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Stroller

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a small chair on wheels in which a small child sits and is pushed along

Question 158

Strolling

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a strolling musician plays music while walking among listeners

Question 159

around the clock

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all day and all night without stopping. | they are working around the clock to get it done.

Question 160

infidelity

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when someone has sex with a person who is not their wife, husband or partner

Question 161

Despicable

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Extremely bad, immoral or cruel | despicable directions.

Question 162

Upend

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to turn something over so that it is upside down | you just upended your ex-wife's life

Question 163

Endearing

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making someone love or like you | endearing smile, it is quite endearing

Question 164

wind up

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a series of actions that are intended to complete a process, meeting, etc; End up I often wind up having to give them away

Question 165

Carpooling

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if a group of people carpool, they travel together to work, school or etc in one car and share the cost.

Question 166

sharing

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* If we talk about work environments as well, You need to be willing to share your ideas with other people. * I wind up having to give them away * It really depends on what those things are. If they have some kind of sentimental value to me then no, I don't like to share them. * I quite like sharing books with other people because I've built up quite a collection over the years. * My parents did partially, but I also grew up with several siblings and cousins, and they taught me about the value of sharing as well, in their own way.

Question 167

Make up

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- to replace sth that has been lost: to compensate for sth * to make up for the deficit - to form something * Women make up 56 per cent of the student numbers. - to put something together from several different things - to put powder, lipstick, etc. on your/somebody’s face to make it more attractive or to prepare for an appearance in the theatre, on television, etc.

Question 168

Shiver

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To shake slightly because you are cold or frightened | * At the start of the 20-day study, the men did a lot of shivering

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Acclimate

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To become used to a new place, situation or type of weather, or to make someone become used to it * “Everyone has an ability, to some extent, to acclimatize to cold,”

Question 170

Spine

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The row of bones down the center of your back that supports your body and protects your spinal cord * specifically, the area around the upper spine and neck

Question 171

Shed

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to get rid of something that you do not need or want anymore To drop something allow it to fall, or to take it off quickly * Adjusting your thermostat down by a few degrees, shedding layers, and spending more time outside in cold conditions - Shed tears: cry - Shed blood: to kill or injure people

Question 172

Primitive

Answer 172

Belonging to a simple way of life that existed in the past and does not have modern industries and machines Something that is primitive is very simple and does not have the extra modern parts that would make it faster, better, more comfortable Primitive feelings are not based on reason, and seem to come from a part of people's character that is instinct of survival * Nor will reestablishing of military superiority over a technologically primitive enemy obscure Israel's new and acute vulnerabilities.

Question 173

Anecdote

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a short story based on your personal experience

Question 174

off-duty

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someone such as a police officer, nurse, or soldier is off-duty during the hours when they are not working

Question 175

Prime

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1- Most important 2- Of the very best quality or kind : prime cuts of beef, prime agricultural land 3- A prime example: a very typical example of sth 4- Be a prime candidate The time in your life when you are strongest and most active * Mike Tison, when he was in his prime

Question 176

Abrasive

Answer 176

1- rude or unkind | 2- having a rough surface, especially the one that can be used to clean something or make it smooth

Question 177

Amenity

Answer 177

something that makes a place comfortable and easier to live | * well-kept amenities

Question 178

Negligent

Answer 178

Not doing something that you are responsible for in a careful enough way, so that something bad happens or could happen

Question 179

At-large

Answer 179

At liberty; escaped or not yet captured | As whole, in general

Question 180

Rattle

Answer 180

(v) To shake or make something shake, with quick repeated knocking sounds * you can just rattle your jewelry

Question 181

Eccentric

Answer 181

1- behaving in a way that is unusual and different from most people 2- eccentric circles do not have the same center point

Question 182

Truancy

Answer 182

When students deliberately stay away from school without permission * If your child is absent and the school either does not receive an explanation from you or considers the explanation unsatisfactory, it will record your child's absence as unauthorized.

Question 183

Perks

Answer 183

something that you get legally from your work in addition to your wages, such as goods, meals, or a car

Question 184

Spillages

Answer 184

what to do in the event of fire, spillages or other accidents

Question 185

Down-to-earth

Answer 185

practical and direct in a sensible and honest way, | This problem can be solved, provided that a down-to-earth approach is offered and implemented.

Question 186

Selling point

Answer 186

something about a product that will make people want to buy it

Question 187

Stale

Answer 187

1- bread or cake that is stale is not fresh or good to eat because it is slightly old 2- not interesting or exciting anymore 3-air, breath or liquid which is stale is not fresh or pleasant 4- if a person gets stale, they have no new ideas, interest or energy especially because they have been doing the same thing for too long * it may lead to the data becomes stale and out of date

Question 188

Fountain

Answer 188

a structure from which water is pushed up into the air

Question 189

Intrigue

Answer 189

If someone intrigues you, it interests you a lot because it seems strange or mysterious

Question 190

Stunt

Answer 190

A dangerous action that is done to entertain people, especially in a film Something that is done to entertain people's attention, especially in advertising or politics

Question 191

Cord

Answer 191

1- A piece of thick string or thin rope 2- An electrical wire or wires with a protective covering connecting electrical equipment to the supply of electricity : the phone cord, an extension cord 3- A specific quantity of wood cut for burning in a fire

Question 192

Cyberbullying

Answer 192

the use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature

Question 193

Bully

Answer 193

Someone who uses their strength or power, to frighten or hurt someone who is weaker

Question 194

Grounds

Answer 194

a reason, especially the one that makes you believe that something is true or correct * Cyberbullying is grounds for expulsion * Mental cruelty can be grounds for divorce

Question 195

Expulsion

Answer 195

The official act of making someone leave a country, school, organization etc. * All the students responsible for the prank face expulsion from school * The expulsion of rebel forces from the area. * The expulsion of air from the lungs

Question 196

Wedge open

Answer 196

Do not wedge open fire doors or tamper with door closures

Question 197

Tamper

Answer 197

Tamper with sth: to touch something or make changes to it without permission, especially in order to deliberately damage it

Question 198

Infuriating

Answer 198

(adj) very annoying | It's borderline infuriating to see such a simple problem nearly total a brand new car.

Question 199

Borderline

Answer 199

1- Very close to not being acceptable * In borderline cases, the student's coursework is considered, as well as exam grades 2- Having qualities of both one situation, state etc and another more extreme situation or state * A borderline schizophrenic

Question 200

Condone

Answer 200

(v) to accept or forgive behavior that most people think is morally wrong * I don't condone online piracy, but I have a few friends who don't hesitate in pirating films and torrenting books. Honestly I used to do that when I was a teenager, but I have matured a little bit and I don't think it is appropriate nowadays.

Question 201

Flog

Answer 201

1- To beat a person or animal with a whip or stick 2- To sell something 3- Be flogging a dead horse : to be wasting time or effort by trying to do something that is impossible 4- To repeat a story or use an idea etc so often that people become bored with it

Question 202

Rigor

Answer 202

1- The problems and difficulties of a situation All the rigors of a Canadian winter The stresses and rigors of modern life 2- Great care and thoroughness in making sure that something is correct

Question 203

Rigorous

Answer 203

(adj) 1- careful, thorough, and exact * a rigorous analysis of defense needs 2- very severe or strict * rigorous army training

Question 204

Self-indulgent

Answer 204

(adj) Allowing yourself to have or do things that you enjoy but do not need, especially if you do this too often * It feels self-indulgent spending so much money on a pair of shoes.

Question 205

Indulge

Answer 205

(v) 1- to let yourself do or have something that you enjoy, especially something that is considered bad for you 2- to let someone have or do whatever they want, even if it is bad for them * his mother spoiled him, indulging him every whim. 3- to take part in an activity, especially an illegal one

Question 206

Whim

Answer 206

a sudden feeling that you would like something especially when there is no important or good reason

Question 207

Prank

Answer 207

a trick, especially one which is played on someone to make them look silly

Question 208

Inquisitive

Answer 208

(adj) asking too many questions and trying to find out too many details about something (Psychology requires someone who is inquisitive and adventurous rather than someone who just sticks to conventions )

Question 209

Frenzy

Answer 209

a state of great anxiety or excitement, in which you cannot control your behavior * Sam set off a frenzy when he paraded through town displaying a small bottle containing gold

Question 210

Spring

Answer 210

(n) 1- the season between winter and summer 2- Curved Metal: a twisted piece of metal that will return to its previous shape after it has been pressed down 3- the ability of a chair, bed, etc to return to its normal shape 4- water: A place where water comes up naturally from the ground 5- SUDDEN JUMP : a sudden quick movement or jump in a particular direction

Question 211

Spring

Answer 211

(v) Past: Sprang or Sprung - pp: sprung 1- Move suddenly: to move suddenly and quickly in a particular direction, especially by jumping 2- (MOVE BACK) : if something springs back, open etc, it moves quickly, suddenly, and with force, especially after being pushed down or sideways 3- Spring up : to suddenly appear or start to exist

Question 212

Flip-top lid

Answer 212

This cooker has a flip-top lid

Question 213

Lift-off lid

Answer 213

This cooker has a lift-off lid

Question 214

Nuisance

Answer 214

A person, thing or situation that annoys you or causes problems * The lack of handles is a nuisance and a recipe book would have been useful.

Question 215

Fire engine

Answer 215

A special vehicle that carries equipment and the people that stop fires burning, especially the equipment that shoots water at a fire

Question 216

Conservation

Answer 216

The protection of natural things such as animals, plants, forests etc, to prevent them from being spoiled or destroyed When you prevent something from being lost or wasted: energy conservation

Question 217

Complacent

Answer 217

Pleased with a situation, especially something you have achieved, so that you stop trying to improve or change things * but that doesn't mean you should be complacent about it

Question 218

procrastinate

Answer 218

to delay doing something that you ought to do, usually because you do not want to do it * instead of confronting her procrastination problem, she kept herself busy working on trivial tasks.

Question 219

Passive

Answer 219

someone who is passive tends to accept things that happen to them or things that people say to them, without taking any action * Contrary to what many people believe, these moments in our lives are not passive, receptive, relaxing times.

Question 220

Graft

Answer 220

- to remove a piece of skin, bone etc from part of someone's body and put it onto or into a part of their body that has been damaged - to join a part of a plant or tree onto another plant or tree - to add sth very different to sth, so that it becomes part of if * Grafting modern research into some philosophy

Question 221

Obscure

Answer 221

(adj) not well known and usually not very important; difficult to understand

Question 222

Apprenticeship

Answer 222

the job of being an apprentice, or the period of time in which you are an apprentice

Question 223

Astonishing

Answer 223

so surprising that it is difficult to believe

Question 224

Assert

Answer 224

(v) to state firmly that something is true | to state very strongly your right to sth

Question 225

Assertive

Answer 225

Behaving in a confident way that people notice you

Question 226

Cramped

Answer 226

a cramped room, building etc does not have enough space for the people in it. - unable to move properly and feeling uncomfortable because there is not enough space - writing that is cramped is very small and difficult to read * America's wide-open spaces are feeling mighty cramped

Question 227

Mighty

Answer 227

- very strong and powerful, or very big and impressive - very (adverb) * the mighty Mississippi river * a mighty army

Question 228

airborne

Answer 228

carried through the air

Question 229

well-adjusted

Answer 229

(adj) emotionally healthy and able to deal with the problems of life

Question 230

Dated

Answer 230

old-fashioned

Question 231

Suit

Answer 231

so͞ot (n) - a set of clothes made of the same material, usually including a jacket with trousers or a skirt (v) - to be acceptable, suitable or convenient for a particular person or in a a particular situation * well-suited to/for something

Question 232

suite

Answer 232

swēt | (n) a set of rooms, especially expensive ones in a hotel.

Question 233

litter

Answer 233

(v) - if things litter an area, there are a lot of them in that place, scattered in an untidy way * Clothes littered the floor - To leave waster paper, cans etc on the ground in a public place - If an animal such as a dog or cat litters, it gives birth to babies (n) - litter bin: a container in a public place, for things people throw away, such as papers or cans - Waste paper, cans etc that people have thrown away and left on the ground in a public place * People who drop litter can be fined in some cities * A town with a litter problem

Question 234

Transformative

Answer 234

Causing a marked change in someone or something | * The transformative power of technology

Question 235

Lucrative

Answer 235

A job or activity which is lucrative lets you earn a lot of money Lucrative business/market/contract

Question 236

Rewind

Answer 236

To make a CASSETTE tape or VIDEO go backwards in order to see or hear it again

Question 237

Epic

Answer 237

A book, poem, or film that tells a long story about brave actions and exciting events * But what if going for an epic hike or bike ride didn't involve driving hundreds of miles to the mountains

Question 238

Amble

Answer 238

To walk slowly in a relaxed way * What if you could amble through a maze of flora and fauna right in the heart of a city, savor the aroma of white violets, refuel with local gelato, and ride public transportation back home?

Question 239

Flora

Answer 239

All the plants that grow in a particular place or country

Question 240

Fauna

Answer 240

All the animals living in a particular area or period in history

Question 241

Aroma

Answer 241

A strong pleasant smell

Question 242

Savour or savor

Answer 242

To fully enjoy the taste or smell of something | To fully enjoy a time or experience

Question 243

Dot

Answer 243

(v) to mark sth by putting a dot on it or above it If an area is dotted with things, there are a lot of them but they are spread far apart To put a very small amount of sth on a surface, especially in several places

Question 244

Woodland

Answer 244

an area of land covered with trees

Question 245

Waterfront

Answer 245

The part of a town or area of land next to the sea, a river etc

Question 246

Lace

Answer 246

(n) a fine cloth made with patters of many very small holes - a string that is pulled through special holes in shoes or clothing to pull the edges together and fasten them (v) to fasten sth by tying a lace - To add a small amount of alcohol or a drug to a drink - To weave or twist several things together - Be laced with sth: to have some of a quality * Laced with walking trails, an amphitheater, and a top-tier American history museum.

Question 247

Seaworthy

Answer 247

A ship which is seaworthy is in a suitable condition to sail

Question 248

Testament

Answer 248

(n) proving or showing very clearly that something exists or is true

Question 249

Stigmatize

Answer 249

be stigmatized : to be treated by society as if you should feel ashamed of your situation or behavior Single mothers often feel that they are stigmatized by society

Question 250

Heir

Answer 250

the person who has the legal right to receive the property or title of another person when they die - the person who will take over a position or job after you, or who does things or thinks in a similar way to you * His heir chose to sell it to the local council

Question 251

Canteen

Answer 251

a place in a factory, school etc where meals are provided, usually cheaply

Question 252

Top up

Answer 252

1- an amount of liquid that you add to a glass, cup etc in order to make if full again * would you like a top-up? 2- an extra payment that brings an amount to the desired level * Top-up loans for students

Question 253

Markdown

Answer 253

a reduction in the price of something : a markdown of 15%

Question 254

Mard down

Answer 254

1- Mark somebody/sth down : to write sth down, especially in order to keep a record * the teacher marked him down as absent 2- to reduce the price of sth 3- to give a student a lower result in a test, paper * I got marked down for the self-assessment * That's where i really lost marks

Question 255

Outlook

Answer 255

Positive mental outlook - Your general attitude to life and the world - What is expected to happen in the future * He's got a good outlook on life

Question 256

Sabbatical

Answer 256

a period when someone, especially someone in a university job, stops doing their usual * He's on sabbatical next semester

Question 257

Stationery

Answer 257

paper for writing letter, usually with matching envelop; | Materials that you use for writing, such as paper, pens, pencils etc

Question 258

Stationary

Answer 258

standing still instead of moving

Question 259

Country

Answer 259

Belonging to or connected with the countryside | * They much preferred country life to life in the city

Question 260

Grind

Answer 260

(pp: Ground) | To break somethings such as corn or coffee beans into powder or small pieces

Question 261

Gloss

Answer 261

a bright shine on a surface, shine * this gel will add gloss event to the dullest hair. an attractive appearance on the surface of sth, that may hide sth less pleasant * The regime held elections in October, giving itself a gloss of democracy Gloss finish/pring/paint etc * a surface, photograph, paint etc that is shiny Lip Gloss Glossy: shiny

Question 262

has a great eye

Answer 262

understands the work of art

Question 263

Light

Answer 263

The traffic is much lighter that you expected You will need at least a light jacket. I try to have a light workout every day. At least the skyline looks very nice when it is all lit up at night.

Question 264

Frenetic

Answer 264

Frenetic activity is fast and not very organized. Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way. * It is much less frenetic and more relaxing than working.

Question 265

Frivolous

Answer 265

1- Not serious or sensible, especially in a way that is not suitable for a particular occasion 2- a frivolous person likes having fun rather than doing serious or sensible things * I don't like wasting time on frivolous nonsense

Question 266

Lie (Lay, Lain, Lying, Lies)

Answer 266

to be in a position in which your body is flat on the floor, on a bed etc *So I get to have a lie in on Saturday.

Question 267

Endemic

Answer 267

An endemic disease or problem is always present in a particular place, or among a particular group of people

Question 268

Sports gear

Answer 268

object used in sports

Question 269

put somebody at a disadvantage

Answer 269

to make it harder for someone to succeed | * His lack of formal education put/placed him at a disadvantage in the business world

Question 270

Wobbly

Answer 270

- Moving unsteadily from side to side - If you or your legs feel wobbly, you feel weak and unable to keep your balance - A wobbly voice is weak and shakes, especially because you feel frightened or upset - Not very good or not likely to be successful

Question 271

Bubbly

Answer 271

1- Always happy, friendly, and eager to do things | 2- Full of bubbles

Question 272

Auditory

Answer 272

relating to the ability to hear

Question 273

Disillusioned

Answer 273

Disappointed because you have lost your belief that someone is good, or that an idea is right

Question 274

Simultaneous

Answer 274

Things that are simultaneous happen at exactly the same time

Question 275

Spontaneous

Answer 275

Something that is spontaneous has not been planned or organized, but happens by itself, or because you suddenly feel you want to do it

Question 276

Indelible

Answer 276

impossible to remove or forget | Ink etc that makes a permanent mark which cannot be removed

Question 277

Aggravation

Answer 277

1- To make a bad situation, an illness or an injury worse * their money problems were further aggravated by a rise in interest rates 2- To make someone angry or annoyed * what really aggravates me is the way she won't listen the noise from the road work was so aggravating that nearby residents made a formal complaint to the city council

Question 278

Prune

Answer 278

to cut off some of the branches of a tree or bush to make it grow better * the roses need pruning - to make sth smaller by removing parts that you do not need * the company is pruning staff in order to reduce costs during teenage years

Question 279

Temper

Answer 279

My sister is very sensitive and she can easily loose her temper when she thinks she has been wronged *bad-tempered

Question 280

Provisional

Answer 280

Likely or able to be changed in the future | * at this early stage in the semester, you only need to give your teacher a provisional topic for the presentation.

Question 281

Spree

Answer 281

a short period of time in which you do a lot of something that you enjoy, especially spending money or drinking alcohol * Shopping spree * Although, obviously this place is more of a residential area than a place for shopping sprees Tyson began his crime spree by robbing a liquor store Mom went on shopping spree and bought three new outfits

Question 282

Uptight

Answer 282

- Behaving in an angry way because you are feeling nervous or worried * you are uptight - Having strict traditional attitudes and seeming unable to relax

Question 283

Lousy

Answer 283

- of very bad quality : what lousy weather - the food was lousy - if you feel lousy you feel ill - Not very good at doing something : I'm lousy at tennis - a place that is lousy with people of a particular kind is too full of them - someone who is lousy with money has a lot more of it than they need * I'm lousy at packing

Question 284

Boarding school

Answer 284

a school where students live as well as study

Question 285

Bustling

Answer 285

a bustling place is very busy * it's known for being the financial and cultural hub of the entire country. it has a global city vibe that's always bustling.

Question 286

Untapped

Answer 286

untapped supplies, markets, talent etc are available but have not yet been used * the untapped energy source that could power the planet

Question 287

Bankroll

Answer 287

a supply of money

Question 288

Gala

Answer 288

An event which a lot of people are entertained and celebrate a special occasion

Question 289

Put off

Answer 289

- Put something off : to delay doing something or to arrange to do something at a later time or date, especially because there is a problem or you do not want to do it now - delay , procrastinate • The mathc has been put off until tomorrow because of bad weather - Put somebody off: to make you dislike something or not want to do something but the costs can add up and that puts people on low income off in some places.

Question 290

Engrossing

Answer 290

If something engrosses you, it interests you so much that you do not notice anything else : • The scent was stunning, and for a time engrossed all our attention. • More than most other hobbies, collecting can be totally engrossing and can give a strong sense of personal fulfillment.

Question 291

In keeping with

Answer 291

In harmony or conformity with * Its traditional image is more in keeping with that of the type of high quality goods with which it has long been associated. * The cuisine is in keeping with the hotel's Edwardian character.

Question 292

Upward mobility

Answer 292

The capacity or facility for rising to a higher social or economic position

Question 293

Dubious

Answer 293

1- Probably not honest, true, right etc: • the firm was accused of dubious accounting practices 2- Not sure whether something is good or true • I can see you are dubious about accepting students over the age of 30 3- The dubious honor/distinction/pleasure : used about something unpleasant that happens 4- Not good or not of good quality

Question 294

Dialect

Answer 294

A form of a language which is spoken only in one area,

Question 295

Close by, further

Answer 295

* I think the one thing that I really dislike is that it's a little further from where I usually get the bus to work, * It's a bit further from the gym as well * The metro station is close by, so I can go anywhere at a moment's notice

Question 296

Well-off

Answer 296

Having more money than many other people, or enough money to have a good standard of living * Stella's family is well-off * It's not a well-off area,

Question 297

Work around the problem

Answer 297

To arrange or organize something so that you avoid problems that may stop you from doing something * I think it is better to work around the problem, rather than try to solve it.

Question 298

Eldest

Answer 298

1- The eldest son/sister/child etc. the oldest son, sister etc. among a group of people, especially brothers or sisters 2- The eldest : the oldest one in a group of people I have two brothers, but I'm the eldest

Question 299

Elderly

Answer 299

1- Old, especially used in order to be polite : Some elderly residents cited concerns over crime levels 2- The elderly: people who are old What services are available for the elderly in this neighborhood

Question 300

Trek

Answer 300

A long and difficult journey, made especially on foot as an adventure • A lonely trek through the forest A distance that seems long when you walk it

Question 301

Out of bounds

Answer 301

If a place is out of bounds, you are not allowed to go there * So, for you two, the meat slicer is out of bounds, and of course none of you are allowed to use the electric mixer until you've been shown how it works

Question 302

Perishables

Answer 302

Food that is perishable is likely to decay quickly | Perishable goods such as milk, butter, fruit and fish

Question 303

Flour

Answer 303

A powder that is made by crushing wheat or other grain and that is used for making bread, cakes etc

Question 304

Out of copyright

Answer 304

a work of art that would normally be protected by copyright laws and regulations is no longer or was never covered by a copyright

Question 305

Out of something

Answer 305

If you are out of something, you no longer have any of it. I can't find the sugar–and we're out of milk.

Question 306

Aptitude

Answer 306

Natural ability or skill, especially in learning | And then let the person with an aptitude for puzzles like this build it alone.

Question 307

Record shop

Answer 307

A record shop or a record store is a retail outlet that sells recorded music

Question 308

Phonograph

Answer 308

A record player

Question 309

Deface

Answer 309

To spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing on it or breaking it : • Most of the monuments had been broken or defaced * The surrounding neighborhood streets had also been defaced. Recently a neighbor's Holloween display was vandalized.

Question 310

Rebate

Answer 310

An amount of money that is paid back to you when you have paid too much tax, rent etc *You may be entitled to a tax rebate

Question 311

Whopping

Answer 311

Very large *The wedding registry industry is worth a whopping $12 billion annually, and appliances continue to be the most-asked-for category of gift.

Question 312

Furnace

Answer 312

A large container for a very hot fire, used to produce power, heat, or liquid metal A piece of equipment used to heat a building * Missoury is encouraging the use of energy-efficient appliances by offering $5.6 million in rebates to residents who buy energy-efficient clothes washers, dishwashers, furnaces, and air conditioners.

Question 313

Breakdown

Answer 313

The failure of a relationship or a system | A serious medical condition in which someone becomes mentally ill and is unable to work

Question 314

Pond

Answer 314

A small area of fresh water that is smaller than a lake, that is either natural or artificially made

Question 315

Reptile

Answer 315

A type of animal, such as snack or lizard, whose body temperature changes according to the temperature around it, and that usually lays eggs to have babies

Question 316

Hostile environment

Answer 316

Used to describe conditions that are difficult to live in, or that make it difficult to achieve something. Hostile climate/environment/terrain etc *Sales increased last year despite the hostile economic environment.

Question 317

Meadow

Answer 317

A field with wild grass and flowers

Question 318

Carnivore

Answer 318

An animal that eats flesh

Question 319

Herbivore

Answer 319

An animal that only eats plants

Question 320

Tap

Answer 320

(energy, money) to use or take what is needed from something such as an energy supply or an amount of money

Question 321

Poacher

Answer 321

1- Someone who illegally catches or shoots animals, birds, or fish especially on private land without permission

Question 322

Poach

Answer 322

Cook : to cook an egg in or over gently boiling water Animals : to illegally catch or shoot animals, birds or fish especially on private land wtihout permission • Deer have been poached here for years People : to persuade someone who belongs to another organization, team etc to leave it and join yours, especially in a secret or dishonest way That company's always poaching our staff

Question 323

Sprawl(Urban sprawl)

Answer 323

1- To lie or sit with your arms or legs stretched out in a lazy or careless way • He sprawled out on the sofa If buildings sprawl, they spread out over a wide area in an untidy and unattractive way

Question 324

Overlook

Answer 324

1- to not notice something, or not see how important it is 2- To forgive someone's mistake, bad behaviour etc and take no action • She found him entertaining enough to overlook his faults 3- If a house, room etc overlooks something, it has a view of it, usually from above Our room overlooks the ocean

Question 325

Economical

Answer 325

Good-quality clothes at economical prices A small-car is more economical to run Using money, time, goods etc carefully and without wasting any

Question 326

Impeccable

Answer 326

Perfect, flawless

Question 327

Off the beaten track

Answer 327

a place that is off the beaten track is not well known and is far away from the places that people usually visit

Question 328

Bind (p, pp bound)

Answer 328

1- To tie someone so that they cannot move or escape • They bound my arms and legs with rope To be bound to : to be very likely to do or fell a particular thing • Don't lie to her. She's bound to find out

Question 329

Exacerbate

Answer 329

To make a bad situation worse

Question 330

Trashtalk

Answer 330

Unkind things you say about someone else

Question 331

Commendable

Answer 331

Deserving praise * Commendable honesty The team's recent record is highly commendable

Question 332

sore loser

Answer 332

a person who becomes very upset or angry when he or she loses a game

Question 333

Mainstream media

Answer 333

Traditional or established broadcasting or publishing outlets * the mainstream media doesn't always cover these issues

Question 334

Water treatment

Answer 334

The act or process of making water more potable or useful, as by purifying, clarifying, softening, or deodorizing it.

Question 335

Potable water

Answer 335

Potable water is safe to drink. | Drinking water

Question 336

Pour vs Spill

Answer 336

Pour is voluntary action, while spill is an involuntary action. * You pour yourself a glass of water. You accidently spill water on the floor.

Question 337

Distilled water

Answer 337

Distilled water is a type of purified water that has had both contaminants and minerals removed. Distillation boils the water, and then condenses the steam back into a liquid to remove impurities and minerals.

Question 338

Salt water

Answer 338

Saline water or salt water is water that contains a high concentration of dissolved salts

Question 339

Aquatic

Answer 339

Living or growing in water : an aquatic plant | Involving or happeing in water : aquatic sport

Question 340

Kayaking

Answer 340

it is actually done by means of a small boat called a kayak to move across water, this water sport can be done in white water rivers, seas, or lakes for different purposes, such as recreation, expedition, touring, or tripping.

Question 341

Scuba diving

Answer 341

it is in fact a very tricky water sport, scuba diving makes use of a Scuba or a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus. This primary piece of diving equipment makes underwater adventure possible.

Question 342

Expedition

Answer 342

1- A long and carefully organized trip, especially to a dangerous or unfamiliar place • An expedition to the North Pole 2- A short trip, usually made for a particular purpose • A shopping expedition The act of doing something more quickly than you would usually

Question 343

Warden

Answer 343

A person who is responsible for a particular place and whose job is to make sure its rules are obeyed : the warden of the college

Question 344

Crime & Punishment

Answer 344

• The death penalty is the strongest deterrent against crime. • The number of juvenile delinquents is on the rise due to the impact of peer pressure at school and violent movies shown on TV. Teenagers are prone to mimic aggressive behavior. • All people accused of a crime should be given a fair trial in a court of law. • People who are convicted a murder from only circumstantial evidence should not receive the death penalty. • The motives of a crime should always be taken into consideration. For example, there is a significant difference in the character of a person who commits premeditated murder and one who commits accidental murder. • A life sentence is more humane than capital punishment. • Punishment should be the last resort. Instead criminals should be rehabilitated. • People who commit minor crimes, such as traffic offences, should have their licenses revoked. • Famous people, such as movie starts, should set a good example and ensure that they are good role models for young people to follow. • Justice and the right to a fair trial should be the right of all citizens. • Parents who inflict corporal punishment on their children are showing children that violence is an acceptable way to deal with problems. Prison does not rehabilitate criminals, it only removes them from society. Community service and rehabilitation is a better way to avoid criminals becoming repeat offenders.

Question 345

Crime & Punishment 2

Answer 345

minor crimes, major crimes, death penalty, capital punishment, prison sentence, a fine, to revoke a license, corporal punishment, fair trial in a court of law, humane, rehabilitate, community service, set a good example, role models, fair trail, becoming repeat offenders, juvenile delinquents, deterrent, motives of a crime, premeditated murder, accidental murder, circumstantial evidence

Question 346

Geriatric

Answer 346

Relating to the medical care and treatment of old people; too old to work well • Today, Maggie Jones explores the overlooked topic of geriatric intercourse. Profiling older couples for whom sex is still important. A geriatric rock star

Question 347

Shy away

Answer 347

Shy (away) from somebody/something To avoid doing or dealing with something because you are not confident enough or you are worried or nervous about it To move away from someone or avoid them because you are nervous or frightened

Question 348

Philanthropist

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A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes

Question 349

Altruism

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The practice of thinking of the needs and desires of other people instead of your own

Question 350

Philanthropy

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Is a form of altruism that consists of "private initiatives, for the public good, focusing on quality of life"

Question 351

Headway

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1- To make progress toward achieving something even when it is difficult 1. Foreign films have made little headway in the U.S. market 2- To more forward 1. The ship had trouble making headway because of the storms But he says we shouldn't overlook the recent headway made on child care and early learning.

Question 352

Rosette

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A shape like a round flat flower that has been made from stone, wood, cloth etc. and is used for decoration

Question 353

Ham

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The upper part of a pig's leg used as meat and preserved with salt or smoke

Question 354

Bacon

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Salted or smoked meat from the back or sides of a pig, often served in narrow thin pieces I want bacon and eggs for breakfast

Question 355

Roast

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to cook something, such as meat, in an oven or over a fire 2- To heat nuts, coffee, beans etc. quickly in order to dry them and give them a pleasant taste a. Coffee, roasted 3- Informal to strongly criticize or make insulting remarks about someone or something Many fans roasted the players after the gam

Question 356

Stew

Answer 356

(n) a cooked dish, made of meat and vegetables that are cooked slowly together in liquid (v) to cook something slowly in liquid

Question 357

Drop off

Answer 357

I just came by to drop off your tank. | there was no fish in it when she dropped it off

Question 358

Delimit

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Determines the limits or boundaries of something * Agreements delimiting fishing zones

Question 359

Caught me off guard

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Surprised me * You caught me off guard with that one, I'm note lying

Question 360

Redeem

Answer 360

To buy or win back (v) 1- compensate for the faults or bad aspects of * A disappointing debate redeemed only by an outstanding speech 2- Gain or regain possession of something in exchange for payment Statutes enabled state peasants to redeem their land

Question 361

Lantern

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A lamp with a transparent case protecting the flame or electric bulb, and typically having a handle by which it may be carried or hung

Question 362

Upkeep

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(n) 1- The process of keeping something in good condition * Most of the money is spent on the upkeep of the building 2- The cost or process of looking after a child or animal and giving them the things they need * Poorer people find it hard to pay for their pet's upkeep Such projects drag on slowly, with lots of bugs and upkeep costs.

Question 363

Refresher Course

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A training course, usually a short one, that teaches you about new developments in a particular subject or skill, especially one that you need for your job.

Question 364

Refreshing

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1- Making you feel less tired or less hot * A refreshing drink 2- Pleasantly different from what is familiar and boring It made a refreshing change to talk to someone new

Question 365

Stern

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(adj) 1- serious and strict, and showing strong disapproval of someone's behavior * sterner penalties for drug offences 2- be made of sterner stuff : to have a strong character and be more determined than other people to succeed in a difficult situation

Question 366

Genesis

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the origin or mode of formation of something. "this tale had its genesis in fireside stories"

Question 367

Limbo

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An uncertain period of awaiting a decision or resolution; an intermediate state or condition * The fate of the Contras is now in limbo * The argument of the MixIn method has been left in limbo.

Question 368

Tank

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Tank : (v) 1- fill the tank of a vehicle with fuel : the cars stopped to tank up 1- Fail completely, especially at great financial cost : the previous movie had tanked at the box office Possible to build queries that can easily tank your DB performance

Question 369

Out of the box

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1- Used to refer to the immediate usability or functionality of a newly purchased product, typically an electronic device or a piece of software. * Most laptops come with wireless capability out of the box. * MongoDB support out-of-the-box replication and sharding and was built with high availability and scalability in mind. 2- Unusually good (Australian) The novel is nothing out of the box

Question 370

Epic

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A book, poem, or film that tells a long story about brave actions and exciting events * A hollywood epic An epic event continues for a long time and involves brave or exciting actions Very large and impressive

Question 371

Off the charts

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Have reached an extreme or unexpected level Demand for Web 3.0 developer is off the charts.

Question 372

Caveat

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A warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations

Question 373

Fork

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1- A tool you use for picking up and eating food, with a handle and three or four points 2- A place where a road, river, or tree divides into two parts, or one of the parts it divides into * The north fork of the Sacramento river * Take the left fork then go straight on (v) * the path forked off in two directions Fork left at the bottom of the hill He forked some bacon into his mouth There is a fork in the road.

Question 374

Incentivize

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To give someone a reason to do something, especially by offering them a reward How should a company incentivize its employees?

Question 375

Ledger

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A book in which a business, bank etc records how much money it receives and spends

Question 376

Bail out

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Financial help given to a person or a company that is in difficulty The Ethereum developers decided to bail them out.

Question 377

Supple

Answer 377

(adj) 1- someone who is supple bends and moves easily and gracefully * She exercises every day to keep herself supple 2- Leather, skin, wood etc that is supple is soft and bends easily Supple design (DDD)

Question 378

Discerning

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(adj) 1- showing the ability to make good judgements, especially about art, music, style etc * An ideal tour for the discerning traveler The discerning eye/ear : someone who can make good judgements about art or music

Question 379

Imposter syndrome

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The persistent inability to believe that one’s success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one’s own effort or skills. - people suffering from imposter syndrome may be at increased risk of anxiety

Question 380

Discerning

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Having or showing good judgement - The brasserie attracts discerning customers

Question 381

Bailed on me

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To break off a relationship or abandon a person or thing

Question 382

Off the hook

Question 383

Complainant

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Party who initiates lawsuit in a court of law or an administrative proceeding

Question 384

Pageant

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A public entertainment consisting of procession of people in elaborate, colorful costumes, or an outdoor performance of a historical scene.

Question 385

Commemoration

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Something that makes you remember and respect someone important or an important event in the past

Question 386

Having a hard time

Answer 386

What's giving you a hard time in the course? I'm having a hard time dealing with my job.

Question 387

Pop out

Answer 387

if words pop out, you suddenly say them without thinking first : it just popped out

Question 388

Expedite

Answer 388

Is there any chance we can expedite this process? can you make it happen earlier?

Question 389

Groundbreaking

Answer 389

Innovative Pioneering

Question 390

Going extra miles

Question 391

Pull up your socks

Answer 391

To make an effort to improve your work or behaviour because it is not good enough * He's going to have to pull his socks up if he wants to stay in the team.

Question 392

Cutting corners

Answer 392

undertake something in what appears to be the easiest, quickest or cheapest way

Question 393

Heading

Answer 393

I'm heading home I'm headed to the store Let's head out

Question 394

Toss out

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to put in a trash can, garbage can or etc. It is time to toss out those bananas.

Question 395

Hustle

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1- Push roughly; jostle * They were hissed and hustled as they went in 2- Obtain illicitly or by forceful action Linda hustled money from men she met

Question 396

Grumpy

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Annoyed and irritable He is a grumpy loser.

Question 397

Lucked out

Answer 397

You really lucked out. To have good fortune; be lucky The US economy lucked out for most of the decade

Question 398

Bummer

Answer 398

1- A thing that is annoying or disappointing The party was a real bummer

Question 399

Kick the bucket

Answer 399

Die When the old girl finally kicked the bucket there was no mention of yours truly in the will

Question 400

Bucket list

Answer 400

A bucket list is a list of the experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish before they kick the bucket or die

Question 401

Slumber party

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A party where one or more people (usually girls) stay overnight at one person's house

Question 402

Footlocker

Answer 402

(n) a small trunk or storage chest, originally stored at the foot of a bed

Question 403

Dredge

Answer 403

(v) clean out the bed of a harbor, river or other area of water by scooping out mud, weeds and rubbis * The lower stretch of the river had been dredged (v) bring to people's attention an unpleasant or embarrassing fact or incident that had been forgotten I don't understand why you had to dredge up this story

Question 404

Walk on the eggshells

Answer 404

Be extremely cautious about one's words or actions His air of tetchy perfectionism encouraged those around him to walk on eggshells

Question 405

Vocational

Answer 405

Relating to an occupation or employment * Vocational training Specialized vocational courses such as fashion and catering have been popular among students.

Question 406

Walk-ins

Answer 406

Do you accept walk-ins? No you need to schedule ahead Yes you can drop by anytime. Good thanks for asking.

Question 407

Someone on the edge

Answer 407

Means feeling nervous or not calm and relaxed

Question 408

To run something by someone

Answer 408

To run something by someone : you need to get permission from your manager * You need to run it by them *we need to run it by the entire team

Question 409

to look after something

Answer 409

To look after something : * I look after that. : I will do that job or task

Question 410

Fill in for someone

Answer 410

Fill in for someone : you are doing their job at work * Fill in

Question 411

to reach out to someone

Answer 411

To reach out to someone : contact someone * To reach out *We need to reach out to him about this issue.

Question 412

To take on something

Answer 412

To take on something : you agree to do it Jane has to see if she has enough flowers to take on the job

Question 413

Falling behind

Answer 413

Fall behind * You are not getting enough job done * You have started to fall behind Sometimes I fall behind in my grading. I have a stack off tests that I need to grade and then I need to stay up late to catch up. Because I know that I need to get them done by the next day.

Question 414

Catch up

Answer 414

Catch up To work longer hours or to work faster to get a job done *I haven't been following the news lately; I need to catch up,

Question 415

Wrap up

Answer 415

Wrap something up * Finishing something * I need to wrap it up; I am going to wrap this up.

Question 416

Slack off

Answer 416

Slack off * To do something with less effort or energy than before * I do not like it when people slack off * You are not working hard or you are not working at all * When I was younger I used to work with someone who would slack off all the time. I would be working really hard and they would just be sitting and drinking a coffee when they were supposed to be working. * I do not like it when coworkers slack off. They are slacking off.

Question 417

Follow through

Answer 417

Follow through * You do a good job from the beginning to the end * She is very good at following through

Question 418

Pointing something out

Answer 418

Point something out Say something or mention something in a conversation or a meeting

Question 419

Assume

Answer 419

It is reasonable to assume that such change have significant social effects.

Question 420

Silverware

Answer 420

Dishes, containers, or cutlery made of or coated with silver * there's a refrigerator and there is silverware

Question 421

Splash

Answer 421

Cause (liquid) to strike or fall on something in irregular drops * She splashed cold water onto her face

Question 422

Noteworthy

Answer 422

Interesting, significant or unusual * it is noteworthy that no one at the Bank has accepted responsibility for the failure

Question 423

Debut

Answer 423

Perform in public for the first time * the rolling stones debuted at the Marquee

Question 424

Without closing in between

Answer 424

Are you open continuously until the night. Are you open straight into the night without closing in between

Question 425

Underinflated tire

Answer 425

Having less air pressure than what is needed for normal use

Question 426

Connection

Answer 426

Your screen is frozen I have a poor connection You are breaking up There is a bit of an echo on the line Your image and sound are out of sync I'm having trouble hearing you

Question 427

Dully

Answer 427

Properly or appropriately * in accordance with what is required or appropriate; following proper procedure or arrangement * a document dully signed and authorized by the inspector

Question 428

Toss up

Answer 428

The tossing of a coin to make a decision between two alternatives * A situation in which all outcomes or options are equally possible or equally attractive * Employment-wise, at this stage it's a toss-up between two jobs

Question 429

Realtor

Answer 429

I'm a realtor I get a 50$ commission. You colluded with them. The two of you have now slandered me. You disgraced my business.

Question 430

Better suited

Answer 430

IEnumerable is better suited when you are working with in-memory collections.

Question 431

Favor

Answer 431

) 1- Help : Could you do me a favor and tell Kelly I can't make it? 2- Support, approval, or agreement for something such as a plan, idea, or system * In favor of something * Senior ministers spoke in favor of the proposal * I talked to Susie about it, and she's all in favor of going * The idea may find favor with older people * The vote was 60-59 in the government's favor * In Sweden and other countries, nuclear power has lost favor 3- Popular or unpopular : when someone or something is liked or approved by people * The island is very much in favor as a holiday destination * The stock is currently out of favor with investors * Fountain pens have come back in favor 4- Advantage : in sb's favor : if something is in someone's favor, it gives them an advantage over someone else * Conditions on court are very much in Williams' favor * The new rules should actually work in your favor 5- Choose something instead : do something in favor of something Plans for a tunnel were rejected in favor of a bridge

Question 432

Runner-up

Answer 432

Usually the person or the team who comes in the second place

Question 433

Discretionary

Answer 433

Not controlled by strict rules, but decided on by someone in a position of authority The court's discretionary powers

Question 434

Aptitude

Answer 434

A natural ability; talent * an aptitude for gymnastics * an aptitude for languages

Question 435

Coerce

Answer 435

persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats. * they were coerced into silence obtain (something) by using force or threats. * their confessions were allegedly coerced by torture

Question 436

Meme

Answer 436

(n) a type of behavior or an idea that spreads to other member of a group * mems such as tunes and catch-phrases travel through a culture almost like a virus

Question 437

Yawn

Answer 437

(v) open one's mouth wide and inhale deeply, typically on account of tiredness or boredom * Junior shakes his head and yawns

Question 438

Global IT outage

Answer 438

We are trying to work that out * people are getting a little snippy right now, but most of the people are calm given that it is a global outage

Question 439

Snippy

Answer 439

slightly rude and impatient * people are getting a little snippy

Question 440

Quote

Answer 440

A quotation giving the estimated cost for a particular job or service * Quotes from different insurance companies

Question 441

Lunatic

Answer 441

a mentally ill person

Question 442

I was down to 11$

Answer 442

total amount of money has decreased to 11$

Question 443

You got it

Answer 443

Is it okay if I use your laptop? You got it Can you pick up some milk on your way hone? You got it I finally learned how to parralel park. Awesome, you got it.

Question 444

Went down the drain

Answer 444

I bought a pair of shoes, I think My money went down the drain

Question 445

How often do you cone here?

Answer 445

How is your day going?

Question 446

Can you break down the products?

Answer 446

What’s the duration of a typical session? How soon can I make up after a session? How much should I budget for a session?

Question 447

Do you have any sugar codes?

Question 448

Less is more

Answer 448

That which is of smaller quantity could be of higher quality. That which is less complicated is often better understood and more appreciated than what is more complicated Brevity in communication is more effective than verbosity.

Question 449

Scorn

Answer 449

(n) the feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable Feel or express contempt or derision for.

Question 450

Cosmetologist

Answer 450

A trained person whose job is to improve the appearance of a customer's face, hair, or skin using make-up and beauty treatments

Question 451

Verbosity

Answer 451

The quality of using more words than needed; wordiness * A critic with a reputation for verbosity

Question 452

Walk-in

Answer 452

Do you accept walk-ins? I'm here for a walk-in

Question 453

The power went out

Answer 453

The power went out The internet is down The power is back on The water is cut off The water is back on

Question 454

Half-assed

Answer 454

Done with little effort or care; incompetent or inadequate * Never do anything half-assed

Question 455

Trampoline

Answer 455

a piece of equipment containing of a strong fabric sheet connected by springs to a frame, used as a springboard and landing area in doing acrobatic or gymnastic exercises. * I found out my girlfriend was cheating on me while I was bouncing on a trampoline and spotted her over the fence with another man.

Question 456

I'm in the mood for lamb

Answer 456

Excuse me, I have a question. I'm in the mood for lamb but the sauce looks too fatty. Could I order the lamb without the sauce? Sure. What does it come with? French Fries. I don't like fried food. Could I have a grilled vegetable instead. I think we have grilled peppers. Perfect. Would you like to start with an appetizer? Is there oil on the tomato salad. There is a lot of olive oil. Can I have it without the oil? Ohoom. But it won't taste very good.

Question 457

Dupe

Answer 457

Trick or deceive * we are sorry we tried to dupe you into believing the wrong definition Real Fake : Knock off :

Question 458

Meeting

Answer 458

Sorry I'm late, my previous meeting ran over a bit. Can you please turn on your camera, your screen is blank. Looks like you have just frozen. Are you with me? Shall we restart the meeting?

Question 459

Toast

Answer 459

The electrical system is toast. Leaving half of the house in darkness, the other half on the fritz. The radio is on the fritz.

Question 460

Obvious things

Answer 460

Need I say more? Obviously, something is wrong? It's pretty clear that Don't you see it?

Question 461

Appearance

Answer 461

I usually have a 5 O'clock shadow. Not a hair out of place. She was dressed to kill. Deck out.

Question 462

Type in

Answer 462

You have to type in commands, like help and print

Question 463

Halfway

Answer 463

It's comforting to know that my years in Oxford were not wasted. I'm afraid, that's quite impossible. The students are not permitted to join halfway through the classes. Can't you just make an exception for a donation of 2000$ We can't just bend the rules This is an educational establishment.

Question 464

the food is causing discomfort or a negative reaction

Answer 464

This food doesn't agree with me

Question 465

Blanket

Answer 465

covering all cases or instances; total and inclusive. "a blanket ban on tobacco advertising"

Question 466

Count your blessings

Answer 466

to be grateful for the good things in your life, often to stop yourself becoming too unhappy about the bad things

Question 467

Affinity

Answer 467

a natural liking for and understanding of someone or something. "he had a special affinity with horses"

Question 468

Up in the air

Answer 468

still to be settled; unresolved The future of the project is up in the air.

Question 469

To come on the hills of something

Answer 469

To happen very soon after something else * Her second movie followed close on the heels of her successful film debut * His resignation comes hard on the heels of the announcement that the company is going bankrupt * and it comes on the hills of the new legislation for national housing

Question 470

Coming down hard

Answer 470

Many parents didn't like that she came down hard on her students

Question 471

Villain

Answer 471

The main bad character of a film, play or story * if this isn't a real life comic book villain, I don't know who could possible by that. informal: a bad person or criminal

Question 472

Landslide

Answer 472

1- a victory in an election in which one person or party gets a lot more votes that all the others * a landslide election victory 2- a sudden fall of a lot of earth or rocks down a hill, cliff etc

Question 473

Steward

Answer 473

: /ˈsto͞oərd/ (n) 1- a man whose job is to serve food and drinks to passengers on a plane or ship 2- Someone who is in charge of a horse race, meeting or other public event : race steward 3- Someone who protects something or is responsible for it, especially something such as nature, public property, or money * Kissinger was now chief steward of US foreign policy * That is a preposterous waste of taxpayer money. That's what this pause is focused on, being a good steward of tax dollars