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terraced

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noun, 1. a raised level with a vertical or sloping front or sides faced with masonry, turf, or the like, especially one of a series of levels rising one above another., 2. the top of such a construction, used as a platform, garden, road, etc.

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bungalow

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noun, 1. a cottage of one story., 2. (in India) a one-storied thatched or tiled house, usually surrounded by a veranda.

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downstairs

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adverb, 1. down the stairs. , 2. to or on a lower floor.

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block of flats

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budling with four or more floors

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attic or loft

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a room under the roof

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utility room

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noun, 1. a room, especially in a house, reserved for the furnace, washing machine, and other appliances.

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ensuite

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adverb, adjective, 1. (of a bathroom) connected to a bedroom; private: Each floor contains three double rooms, each with a bathroom en suite.The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom with a large Jacuzzi tub, double sink, and separate shower., 2. having a private bathroom: The 8 en suite bedrooms have been decorated in an attractive traditional style.

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fitted kitchens

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a kitchen where all the furniture and appliances come together in a package, rather than separate.

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cupboards

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noun, 1. a closet with shelves for dishes, cups, etc., 2. any small closet or cabinet, as for clothes, food, or the like.

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cooker

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noun, 1. an appliance or utensil for cooking: pressure cooker., 2. a person employed in certain industrial processes, as in brewing or distilling, to operate cooking apparatus.

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cooker

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which consists of an oven (for cooking roast meat, or baking cakes, etc) and a hob (four or five rings for cooking pasta etc)

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double beds

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noun, 1. a bed large enough for two adults, especially a bed measuring 54 inches (137 centimeters) wide; full-size bed.

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bunk beds

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noun, 1. a piece of furniture consisting of two single platformlike beds connected one above the other., 2. either of these two beds.

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sheets and pillows

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For head on the bed

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blankets or a duvet

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To keep warm on the bed

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wardrobe

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noun, 1. a stock of clothes or costumes, as of a person or of a theatrical company., 2. a piece of furniture for holding clothes, now usually a tall, upright case fitted with hooks, shelves, etc.

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chest of drawers

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noun, 1. a piece of furniture consisting of a set of drawers in a frame set on short legs, or feet, for holding clothing, household linens, etc.

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rug

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noun
0. a small carpet

  1. a thick fabric for covering part of a floor, often woven of wool and often having an oblong shape with a border design.
  2. the treated skin of an animal, used as a floor covering: a bear rug.
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towel rail

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noun, 1. a rail or frame in a bathroom, etc, for hanging towels on

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condensation

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noun, 1. the act of condensing; the state of being condensed. , 2. the result of being made more compact or dense.

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bath mat

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noun, 1. a mat or washable rug used to stand on when entering or leaving a bath.

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sitting room

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noun, 1. a small living room, often one that forms part of a suite in a hotel, private house, etc.

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armchairs

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noun, 1. a chair with sidepieces or arms to support a person’s forearms or elbows.

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cushions

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noun, 1. a soft bag of cloth, leather, or rubber, filled with feathers, air, foam rubber, etc., on which to sit, kneel, or lie., 2. anything similar in form, used to dampen shocks or to prevent excessive pressure or chafing.

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bookcase

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noun, 1. a set of shelves for books.

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shelves

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noun, 1. the plural of shelf.

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ornaments

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noun, 1. an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part: architectural ornaments., 2. a system, category, or style of such objects or features; ornamentation: a book on Gothic ornament.

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central heating

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noun, 1. a system that supplies heat to an entire building from a single source through ducts or through pipes.

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Accommodation

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refers to any kind of building where you live.

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Affordable

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adjective, 1. that can be afforded; believed to be within one’s financial means: attractive new cars at affordable prices.

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Studio flats

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Some apartments

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A semi-furnished flat

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With everything needed

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Off-road parking

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parking facilities that are located away from public roads or streets.

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fully-fitted

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Typically, a fitted kitchen design removes the free-standing equipment you would find in a traditional kitchen and replaces them with integrated appliances.

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Spacious

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adjective, 1. containing much space, as a house, room, or vehicle; amply large., 2. occupying much space; vast.

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Overlook the garden

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Has view to garden

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cozy study

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a room in your house where you can go to study or do other work-related activities and you feel all warm and comfortable working there.

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A draughty room

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A draughty room or building has currents of cold air blowing through it, usually because the windows and doors do not fit very well.

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To feel homesick

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miss home

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To make yourself at home

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Make yourself comfortable

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To take out a mortgage

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to get a loan from the bank to buy a house

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To throw a party

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Have a party

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To completely refurbish

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to renovate and decorate a house/flat

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To do up an old house

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repair/ repaint / decorate

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squat

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empty building where people start living without the owner’s permission

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Council orsocial housing

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rented accommodation provided by the state for people who cannot afford to buy their own homes

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A studio / A bedsit

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a self-contained unit; everything in one room

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run-of-the-mill

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adjective, 1. merely average; commonplace; mediocre: just a plain, run-of-the-mill house; a run-of-the-mill performance.

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A cosy / noisy / cramped flat

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…

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Cramped

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adjective

  1. Too small and uncomfortable
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A three-story building

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Three floors

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Stove

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noun, 1. a portable or fixed apparatus that furnishes heat for warmth, cooking, etc., commonly using coal, oil, gas, wood, or electricity as a source of power., 2. a heated chamber or box for some special purpose, as a drying room or a kiln for firing pottery.

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Wardrobe

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noun, 1. a stock of clothes or costumes, as of a person or of a theatrical company., 2. a piece of furniture for holding clothes, now usually a tall, upright case fitted with hooks, shelves, etc.

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Staircase

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noun, 1. a flight of stairs with its framework, banisters, etc., or a series of such flights.

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Ornaments

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noun, 1. an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part: architectural ornaments., 2. a system, category, or style of such objects or features; ornamentation: a book on Gothic ornament.

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En-suite bathroom

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Attached to the bedroom

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57
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A hand-woven carpet

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Made by hands

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A well-lit living room

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With good lighting

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state-of-the-art

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noun, 1. the latest and most sophisticated or advanced stage of a technology, art, or science.

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There was far more room

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There was a lot of more space

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peeked

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verb (used without object), 1. to look or glance quickly or furtively, especially through a small opening or from a concealed location; peep; peer.

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peeked inside the dream homes of 23 of Australia’s busiest architects

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Took a look

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grapevines

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noun, 1. a vine that bears grapes. , 2. a person-to-person method of spreading rumors, gossip, information, etc., by informal or unofficial conversation, letter writing, or the like.

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facades

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the principal front of a building, that faces on to a street or open space.

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brick

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noun, 1. a block of clay hardened by drying in the sun or burning in a kiln, and used for building, paving, etc.: traditionally, in the United States, a rectangle 2.25 × 3.75 × 8 inches (5.7 × 9.5 × 20.3 centimeters), red, brown, or yellow in color: A couple of bricks, picked up at a demolition site, made fine bookends., 2. blocks of hardened clay collectively as used for building, or the material of which they are made: The house is made of brick, but the porch is wooden.Clay brick can be returned to the earth without harm.

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suburb

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noun, 1. a district lying immediately outside a city or town, especially a smaller residential community., 2. the area composed of such districts.

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decay

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verb (used without object), 1. to become decomposed; rot: vegetation that was decaying., 2. to decline in excellence, prosperity, health, etc.; deteriorate.

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keepsakes

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noun, 1. anything kept, or given to be kept, as a token of friendship or affection; remembrance.

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warehouse

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noun,, 1. a building, or a part of one, for the storage of goods, merchandise, etc., 2. a large retail store.

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wind turbine

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noun, 1. a turbine powered by the wind.

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timber

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noun, 1. the wood of growing trees suitable for structural uses., 2. growing trees themselves.

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glamorous

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adjective, 1. full of glamour; charmingly or fascinatingly attractive, especially in a mysterious or magical way., 2. full of excitement, adventure, and unusual activity: the glamorous job of a foreign correspondent.

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skyscraper

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noun, 1. a relatively tall building of many stories, especially one for office or commercial use., 2. a building of exceptional height completely supported by a framework, as of girders, from which the walls are suspended, as opposed to a building supported by load-bearing walls.

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mansion

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noun, 1. a very large, impressive, or stately residence., 2. manor house.

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marble

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noun, 1. metamorphosed limestone, consisting chiefly of recrystallized calcite or dolomite, capable of taking a high polish, occurring in a wide range of colors and variegations and used in sculpture and architecture., 2. any variety of this stone: Carrara marble.

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ceiling

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noun, 1. the overhead interior surface of a room., 2. the top limit imposed by law on the amount of money that can be charged or spent or the quantity of goods that can be produced or sold.

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cellar

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noun, 1. a room, or set of rooms, for the storage of food, fuel, etc., wholly or partly underground and usually beneath a building., 2. an underground room or story.

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extravagant

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adjective, 1. spending much more than is necessary or wise; wasteful: an extravagant shopper., 2. excessively high: extravagant expenses; extravagant prices.

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lifts

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verb (used with object), 1. to move or bring (something) upward from the ground or other support to a higher position; hoist. , 2. to raise or direct upward: He lifted his arm in a gesture of farewell;to lift one’s head.

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Cottage

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noun, 1. a small house, usually of only one story., 2. a small, modest house at a lake, mountain resort, etc., owned or rented as a vacation home.

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ornate

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adjective, 1. elaborately or sumptuously adorned, often excessively or showily so: They bought an ornate Louis XIV sofa., 2. embellished with rhetoric; florid or high-flown: an ornate style of writing.

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quarry

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noun,, 1. an excavation or pit, usually open to the air, from which building stone, slate, or the like, is obtained by cutting, blasting, etc., 2. an abundant source or supply.

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condemn

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verb (used with object), 1. to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on; indicate strong disapproval of; censure. , 2. to pronounce to be guilty; sentence to punishment: to condemn a murderer to life imprisonment.

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demolish

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verb (used with object), 1. to destroy or ruin (a building or other structure), especially on purpose; tear down; raze., 2. to put an end to; destroy; explode: The results of his research demolished many theories.

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occupant

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noun, 1. a person, family, group, or organization that lives in, occupies, or has quarters or space in or on something: the occupant of a taxicab; the occupants of the building., 2. a tenant of a house, estate, office, etc.; resident.

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dwelling

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noun, 1. a building or place of shelter to live in; place of residence; abode; home.

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fairs

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adjective,, 1. free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice: a fair decision;a fair judge., 2. legitimately sought, pursued, done, given, etc.; proper under the rules: a fair fight.

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department store

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noun, 1. a large retail store carrying a wide variety of merchandise and organized into various departments for sales and administrative purposes.

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consolidate

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verb (used with object),, 1. to bring together (separate parts) into a single or unified whole; unite; combine: They consolidated their three companies., 2. to discard the unused or unwanted items of and organize the remaining: She consolidated her home library.

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indebted

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adjective, 1. committed or obligated to repay a monetary loan: He was indebted to his friend for a large sum., 2. obligated for favors or kindness received: He was indebted to her for nursing him through pneumonia.

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depicted

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adjective, 1. represented by or as if by painting or other visual image; portrayed: The viewer of this striking painting is lured into the possible narrative of the depicted figure by her beauty, strength, and grace., 2. represented or characterized in words: Subtle cues in the text indicate the tone or stance the author is taking towards the depicted events.

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Domestic labour

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refers to the different roles and responsibilities that need to be completed within the household.

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self-propelled

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adjective, 1. propelled by itself., 2. (of a vehicle) propelled by its own engine, motor, or the like, rather than drawn or pushed by a horse, locomotive, etc.

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sweeper

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noun, 1. a person or thing that sweeps. , 2. carpet sweeper.

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stack

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noun, 1. a more or less orderly pile or heap: a precariously balanced stack of books;a neat stack of papers., 2. a large, usually conical, circular, or rectangular pile of hay, straw, or the like (often used in combination): There was a strawstack in the corner of the field that the children liked to climb.

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pile

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noun, 1. an assemblage of things laid or lying one upon the other: a pile of papers;a pile of bricks., 2. a large number, quantity, or amount of anything: a pile of work.

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dinnerware

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noun, 1. china, glasses, and silver used for table service.

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hose

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noun,, 1. a flexible tube for conveying a liquid, as water, to a desired point: a garden hose; a fire hose., 2. an article of clothing for the foot and lower part of the leg; stocking or sock.

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drapery

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noun,, 1. coverings, hangings, clothing, etc., of fabric, especially as arranged in loose, graceful folds., 2. long curtains, usually of heavy fabric and often designed to open and close across a window.

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scratchable

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verb (used with object), 1. to break, mar, or mark the surface of by rubbing, scraping, or tearing with something sharp or rough: to scratch one’s hand on a nail., 2. to dig, scrape, or tear (something) out or off with or as if with the nails, claws, etc.: to scratch the burs off one’s coat.

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drain

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verb (used with object), 1. to withdraw or draw off (a liquid) gradually; remove slowly or by degrees, as by filtration: to drain oil from a crankcase., 2. to withdraw liquid gradually from; make empty or dry by drawing off liquid: to drain a crankcase.

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blast

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noun, 1. a sudden and violent gust of wind: Wintry blasts chilled us to the marrow., 2. the blowing of a trumpet, whistle, etc.: One blast of the siren was enough to clear the street.

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overriding

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adjective, 1. taking precedence over all other considerations.

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appliance

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noun, 1. an instrument, apparatus, or device for a particular purpose or use., 2. a piece of equipment, usually operated electrically, especially for use in the home or for performance of domestic chores, as a refrigerator, washing machine, or toaster.

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a matter of

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no more than… Example: A matter of things

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acquisition

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noun, 1. the act of acquiring or gaining possession: the acquisition of real estate., 2. something acquired; addition: public excitement about the museum’s recent acquisitions.

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incorporation

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noun

  1. the inclusion of something as part of a whole.
  2. the act of forming a legal corporation.
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turmoil

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noun, 1. a state of great commotion, confusion, or disturbance; tumult; agitation; disquiet: mental turmoil caused by difficult decisions., 2. hard labor; toil.

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pots, pans

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food preparation equipment

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rough

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adjective,, 1. having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands;a rough road., 2. shaggy or coarse: a dog with a rough coat.

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pioneer

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noun, 1. a person who is among those who first enter or settle a region, thus opening it for occupation and development by others., 2. a person, group, or thing that is first or among the earliest in any field of inquiry, enterprise, or development: a woman who was a pioneer in cancer research;vehicles that were pioneers of automotive engineering.

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heritage

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noun, 1. something that is handed down from the past, as a tradition: a national heritage of honor, pride, and courage., 2. something that comes or belongs to one by reason of birth; an inherited lot or portion: a heritage of poverty and suffering.

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stark

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adjective,, 1. sheer, utter, downright, or complete: This plan is stark madness!, 2. harsh, grim, or desolate, as a view, place, etc.: Her photos capture the stark desert landscape.

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pejorative

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adjective, 1. having a disparaging, derogatory, or belittling effect or force: the pejorative affix -ling in princeling.

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cord

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noun, 1. a string or thin rope made of several strands braided, twisted, or woven together., 2. a small, flexible, insulated cable.

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prominently

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adverb, 1. in a way that stands out so as to be easily seen; noticeably or conspicuously:I still have a card someone sent me last year, prominently displayed on my desk., 2. in a leading role or with a high degree of public recognition; importantly:He has published more than 30 books and 250 articles, most prominently his monograph on ethical investing.

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rosy

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adjective,, 1. pink or pinkish-red; roseate., 2. (of persons, the cheeks, lips, etc.) having a fresh, healthy redness.

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self-indulgent

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adjective, 1. indulging one’s own desires, passions, whims, etc., especially without restraint., 2. characterized by such indulgence.

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rein

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noun, 1. a leather strap, fastened to each end of the bit of a bridle, by which the rider or driver controls a horse or other animal by pulling so as to exert pressure on the bit., 2. any of certain other straps or thongs forming part of a harness, as a checkrein.

120
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ebb

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noun, 1. the flowing back of the tide as the water returns to the sea (opposed to flood, flow)., 2. a flowing backward or away; decline or decay: the ebb of a once great nation.

121
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ebbing away

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If a physical or emotional feeling ebbs, it becomes less strong or disappears

122
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hectic

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adjective, 1. characterized by intense agitation, excitement, confused and rapid movement, etc.: The week before the trip was hectic and exhausting.

123
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imperative

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adjective, 1. absolutely necessary or required; unavoidable: It is imperative that we leave., 2. of the nature of or expressing a command; commanding.

124
Q

synonym of rise in trends

A

increase / climb / go up / rocket / soar

125
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soar

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verb (used without object), 1. to fly upward, as a bird., 2. to fly at a great height, without visible movements of the pinions, as a bird.

126
Q

synonym of fall in trends

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Decrease / decline / go down / plummet / plunge / drop

127
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plummet

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“fall or drop straight down at high speed.
““a climber was killed when he plummeted 300 feet down an icy gully”””

128
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plunge

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”
jump or dive quickly and energetically.”

129
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verbs for side trends

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maintain / remain / stay

130
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substantial

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adjective, 1. of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size, etc.: a substantial sum of money., 2. of a corporeal or material nature; tangible; real.

131
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adjectives to describe the changes

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“Big: dramatic, significant, substantial
Small: slight, modest
Gradual or no change: unchanged, steady, stable”

132
Q

characterful

A

individual in an interesting or unusual way; having a lot of character.

133
Q

discriminate

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verb
1.
make an unjust or prejudicial distinction in the treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, sex, age, or disability.

134
Q

cemetery

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a large burial ground, especially one not in a churchyard.

135
Q

bodysnatcher

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a person who illicitly disinterred corpses for dissection, for which there was no legal provision until 1832.

136
Q

discriminatory

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adjective
making or showing an unjust or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, sex, age, or disability.
“discriminatory employment practices”

137
Q

to squeeze

A

firmly press (something soft or yielding), typically with one’s fingers.

138
Q

de-clutter

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remove unnecessary items from (an untidy or overcrowded place).

139
Q

bijou

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(especially of a house or flat) small and elegant.
“a bijou residence”

140
Q

monuments

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a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.

141
Q

cosmopolitan

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adjective
1.
including people from many different countries.
“immigration transformed the city into a cosmopolitan metropolis”

142
Q

Bustling

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adjective
(of a place) full of activity.
“the bustling little town”

143
Q

suburb

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an outlying district of a city, especially a residential one.
“a highly respectable suburb of Chicago”

144
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vibrant

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adjective
1.
full of energy and life.
“a vibrant cosmopolitan city”

145
Q

Sprawling

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spreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way.
“the sprawling suburbs”

146
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lively city

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It can be used to describe a city that is full of energy, activity, and life. For example, “The Chinese city of Shanghai is a bustling, lively city

147
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rural

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in, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town.
“remote rural areas”

148
Q

run-down

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something is falling apart, they are not used anymore.

149
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quaint

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adjective
attractively unusual or old-fashioned.
“quaint country cottages”

150
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close-knit

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A close-knit group of people are closely linked, do things together, and take an interest in each other. We’re a very close-knit family.

151
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picturesque

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adjective
(of a place or building) visually attractive, especially in a quaint or charming way.
“ruined abbeys and picturesque villages”

152
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Orchard

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noun
a piece of enclosed land planted with fruit trees.
“an apple orchard”

153
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pavement

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pavement
/ˈpeɪvm(ə)nt/
nounBritish
a raised paved or asphalted path for pedestrians at the side of a road.
“he fell and hit his head on the pavement”

154
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chain stores

A

Just to use

155
Q

My house is in west of Tehran

A

My house is situated on the west of Tehran

156
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In the middle of city

A

In the heart of Iran

157
Q

Beside my house there are some mountains

A

My house is surrounded by mountains

158
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breathtaking scenery

A

What is breathtaking scenery?
adjective. If you say that something is breathtaking, you are emphasizing that it is extremely beautiful or amazing. [emphasis]

159
Q

thriving

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adjective
prosperous and growing; flourishing.
“the thriving business George has built up”

160
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idyllic

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adjective
like an idyll; extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.
“an attractive hotel in an idyllic setting”

161
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rush hour

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a time during each day when traffic is at its heaviest.

162
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dreadful

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adjective
1.
causing or involving great suffering, fear, or unhappiness; extremely bad or serious.
“there’s been a dreadful accident”

163
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commute

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transport

164
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hospitality

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A hospitality job is one that involves working in a service-oriented industry, such as tourism, lodging, events, transportation, or food and beverage, and performing tasks that foster a relationship with your company’s customers.

165
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connected to a location

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have a bond with a location

166
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leaving home

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to fly the nest

167
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carry out surveys

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If you carry out a survey, you try to find out detailed information about a lot of different people or things, usually by asking people a series of questions.

168
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How to say it’s really good for our goal?

A

truly fit for purpose

169
Q

How to say a verb for complaint?

A

make a complaint

170
Q

Costumer who is more than satisfied?

A

delighted costumer

171
Q

furious

A

adjective
1.
extremely angry.

172
Q

How to say I’ll take my coffee from another place?

A

Take my coffee elsewhere

173
Q

We do what we said we would do

A

We honour all commitments to customer.

174
Q

how to say not good quality?

A

poor quality

175
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