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Anonymity (noun)

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  1. the state of remaining unknown to most other people
  2. the state of not having any unusual or interesting features
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Beguile (verb)

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  1. beguile somebody (into doing something) to trick somebody into doing something, especially by being nice to them
  2. beguile somebody to attract or interest somebody
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Memento (noun)

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a thing that you keep or give to somebody to remind you or them of a person or place

SYNONYM souvenir

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Coax (verb)

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to persuade somebody to do something by talking to them in a kind and gentle way

SYNONYM cajole

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Pathos (noun)

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(in writing, speech and plays) the power of a performance, description, etc. to make you feel sympathy or be sad

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Recite (verb)

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  1. to say a poem, piece of literature, etc. that you have learned, especially to an audience
  2. to say a list or series of things
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Dissuade (verb)

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to persuade somebody not to do something

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Proxy (noun)

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  1. the authority that you give to somebody to do something for you, when you cannot do it yourself
  2. a person who has been given the authority to represent somebody else
  3. proxy for something (formal or specialist) something that you use to represent something else that you are trying to measure or calculate
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Endorsement (noun)

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  1. a public statement or action showing that you support somebody/something
  2. a statement made in an advertisement, usually by somebody famous or important, saying that they use and like a particular product
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Fecundity (noun)

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the ability to produce new and useful things, especially ideas

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Legitimacy (noun)

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  1. the quality of being based on a fair or acceptable reason
    SYNONYM validity (2)
  2. the quality of being allowed and acceptable according to the law
    SYNONYM legality (1)
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Tyrant (noun)

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a person who has complete power in a country and uses it in a cruel and unfair way
SYNONYM dictator

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Deprecate (verb)

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  1. to feel and express strong disapproval of something
  2. be deprecated (computing) (of a software feature) to be considered outdated and best avoided, even though you can still use it, usually because it has been replaced with a newer feature
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Deprecate (verb)

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  1. to feel and express strong disapproval of something
  2. be deprecated (computing) (of a software feature) to be considered outdated and best avoided, even though you can still use it, usually because it has been replaced with a newer feature
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proliferate (verb)

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to increase rapidly in number or amount
SYNONYM multiply

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Palliate (verb)

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palliate something to make a disease or an illness less painful or unpleasant without curing it

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Palpable (adjective)

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that is easily noticed by the mind or the senses

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Palpate (verb)

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palpate something to examine part of the body by touching it

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Flagrant (adjective)

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(of an action) that shocks you because it is done in a very obvious way and shows no respect for people, laws, etc.
SYNONYM blatant

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Vindication (noun)

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proof that something is true or that you were right, especially when other people had a different opinion

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Thrice (adverb)

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three times

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Thrive (verb)

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to become, and continue to be, successful, strong, healthy, etc.
SYNONYM flourish

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Stringer (noun)

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a journalist who is not on the regular staff of a newspaper, but who often supplies stories for it

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Stringent (adjective)

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(of a law, rule, regulation, etc.) very strict and that must be obeyed

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Exacerbate (verb)

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exacerbate something to make something worse, especially a disease or problem
SYNONYM aggravate

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crevice (noun)

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a narrow opening in a rock or wall

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swathe (verb)
swathe (noun)

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  1. to wrap or cover somebody/something in something
  2. a long piece of land, especially one on which the plants or crops have been cut
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baffle (verb)
baffle (noun)

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  1. to confuse somebody completely; to be too difficult or strange for somebody to understand or explain
  2. ​a screen used to control or prevent the flow of sound, light or liquid
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sprawl (verb)

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to spread in an untidy way; to cover a large area

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sprawl (noun)

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a large area covered with buildings that spreads from the city into the countryside in an ugly way

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commute (verb)

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to travel regularly by bus, train, car, etc. between your place of work and your home

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proliferate (verb)

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​to increase rapidly in number or amount
SYNONYM multiply

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entice (verb)

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to persuade somebody/something to go somewhere or to do something, usually by offering them something
SYNONYM persuade

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beget (verb)

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to make something happen

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impel (verb)

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if an idea or feeling impels you to do something, you feel as if you are forced to do it

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scheme (verb)

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to make secret plans to do something that will help yourself and possibly harm others
SYNONYM plot

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reallocation (noun)

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the act of changing the way money or materials are shared between different people, groups, projects, etc.
SYNONYM redistribution

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clamp (verb)

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to hold or fasten something very tightly so that it does not move; to be held tightly

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corral (noun)

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(in North America) an area with a fence around it, for horses, cows, etc. on a farm or ranch

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corral (verb)

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corral somebody to gather a group of people together and keep them in a particular place

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exquisite (adjective)

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  1. extremely beautiful or carefully made
  2. strongly felt
    SYNONYM acute
  3. (formal) very sensitive
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tactile (adj)

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connected with the sense of touch; using your sense of touch

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discern (verb)

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  1. to know, recognize or understand something, especially something that is not obvious
    SYNONYM detect
  2. ​discern something to see or hear something, usually with difficulty
    SYNONYM make out
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compensatory (adj)

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  1. intended to make up for something such as damage, loss, injury, etc.
  2. balancing or reducing the bad effects of damage, loss, etc.
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comatose (adj)

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deeply unconscious; in a coma

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insular (adj)

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  1. only interested in your own country, ideas, etc. and not in those from outside
  2. having little contact with other people
  3. connected with an island or islands
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solidify (verb)

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  1. solidify (into something) | solidify (something) to become solid; to make something solid
  2. (formal) (of ideas, etc.) to become or to make something become more definite and less likely to change
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attentive (adj)

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  1. listening or watching carefully and with interest
  2. helpful; making sure that people have what they need
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subtle (adj)

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  1. not very obvious or easy to notice
  2. behaving or organized in a clever way, and using indirect methods, in order to achieve something
  3. good at noticing and understanding things
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noxious (adj)

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poisonous or harmful

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sentinel (noun)

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a soldier whose job is to guard something
SYNONYM sentry

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perpetuate (verb)

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​to make something such as a bad situation, a belief, etc. continue for a long time

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perpetually (adv)

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  1. in a way that continues for a long time without stopping
    SYNONYM continuously (1)
  2. ​repeatedly, in a way that is annoying
    SYNONYM continually (1)
  3. ​in a way that lasts forever
    SYNONYM permanently
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revitalise (verb)

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to make something stronger, more active or more healthy

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revival (noun)

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  1. an improvement in the condition or strength of something
  2. the process of something becoming or being made popular or fashionable again
  3. a new production of a play that has not been performed for some time
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virile (adj)

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​having or showing the strength and energy that is considered typical of men

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bestow (verb)

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bestow something (on/upon somebody) to give something to somebody, especially to show how much they are respected

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condemn (verb)

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  1. to say very strongly that you think something is bad, usually for moral reasons
  2. to say what somebody’s punishment will be
    SYNONYM sentence
  3. to force somebody to accept a difficult or unpleasant situation
    SYNONYM doom
  4. to say officially that something is not safe enough to be used
  5. to show or suggest that somebody is guilty of something
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condemnation (noun)

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an expression of very strong disapproval

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retract (verb)

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  1. to say that something you have said earlier is not true or correct or that you did not mean it
  2. to refuse to keep an agreement, a promise, etc.
    to retract an offer
  3. to move back into the main part of something; to pull something back into the main part of something
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retrace (verb)

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  1. to find out what somebody has done or where they have been
  2. to go back along exactly the same path or route that you have come along
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repudiate (verb)

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  1. to refuse to accept something
    SYNONYM reject
  2. to say officially and/or publicly that something is not true
    SYNONYM deny
  3. to refuse to be connected with somebody any longer
    SYNONYM disown
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sovereignty (noun)

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  1. (over something) complete power to govern a country
  2. the state of being a country with freedom to govern itself
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precede (verb)

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  1. to happen before something or come before something/somebody in order
  2. precede somebody + adv./prep. to go in front of somebody
  3. precede something with something to do or say something to introduce something else
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precedence (noun)

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(over somebody/something) the condition of being more important than somebody else and therefore coming or being dealt with first
SYNONYM priority

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verge on (phrasal verb)

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to be very close to an extreme state or condition
SYNONYM border on something

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whimsical (adj)

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​unusual and not serious in a way that is either funny or annoying

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whimper (verb)

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to make low, weak crying noises; to speak in this way

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proponent (noun)

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a person who supports an idea or course of action
SYNONYM advocate

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propitiate (verb)

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to stop somebody from being angry by trying to please them
SYNONYM placate

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garner (verb)

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to obtain or collect something such as information, support, etc.
SYNONYM gather, acquire

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garms (noun)

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clothes (informal)

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reimbursement (noun)

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​the act of paying back money to somebody which they have spent or lost; the amount that is paid back

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rein in (phrasal verb)

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rein somebody/something back | rein something in
​to start to control somebody/something more strictly
SYNONYM check

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plethora (noun)

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an amount that is greater than is needed or can be used
SYNONYM excess

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disintegrate (verb)

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  1. to break into small parts or pieces and be destroyed
  2. to become much less strong or united and be gradually destroyed
    SYNONYM fall apart (2)
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disinhibit (verb)

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disinhibit somebody to help somebody to stop feeling shy so that they can relax and show their feelings

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disingenuous (adj)

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not sincere, especially when you pretend to know less about something than you really do

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dubious (adj)

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  1. not certain about something and suspecting that something may be wrong; not knowing whether something is good or bad
    SYNONYM doubtful
  2. probably not honest
    SYNONYM suspicious
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frown upon (phrasal verb)

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to think somebody/something is bad

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sanction (verb)

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  1. (formal) to give permission for something to take place
  2. sanction somebody/something (specialist) to punish somebody/something; to impose a sanction on something
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sanction (noun)

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  1. an official order that limits trade, contact, etc. with a particular country, in order to make it do something, such as obeying international law
  2. (formal) official permission or approval for an action or a change
    SYNONYM authorisation
  3. a course of action that can be used, if necessary, to make people obey a law or behave in a particular way
    SYNONYM penalty
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sanctity (noun)

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  1. (of something) the state of being very important and worth protecting
  2. ​the state of being holy
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entrench (verb)

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to establish something very strongly so that it is very difficult to change

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infestation (noun)

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a large number of insects, rats, etc. living in a place where they are not wanted, often causing damage or disease

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infest (verb)

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(especially of insects or animals such as rats) to exist in large numbers in a particular place, often causing damage or disease

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infidel (noun)

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used in some religions, especially in the past, to refer in a disapproving way to people who do not follow that religion

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repercussion (noun)

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an indirect and usually bad result of an action or event that may happen some time afterwards
SYNONYM consequence

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diminutive (adj)

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very small

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diminutive (noun)

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  1. a word or an ending of a word that shows that somebody/something is small, for example piglet (= a young pig), kitchenette (= a small kitchen)
  2. a short informal form of a word, especially a name
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catapult (verb)

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to throw somebody/something suddenly and violently through the air; to be thrown suddenly and violently through the air

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trivialise (verb)

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to make something seem less important, serious, difficult, etc. than it really is

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triviality (noun)

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a matter that is not important

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levity (noun)

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behaviour that shows a lack of respect for something serious and that treats it with humour
SYNONYM frivolity

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juxtapose (verb)

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juxtapose A and/with B to put people or things together, especially in order to show a contrast or a new relationship between them

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opulent (adj)

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  1. made or decorated using expensive materials
    SYNONYM luxurious
  2. (of people) extremely rich
    SYNONYM wealthy
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depict (verb)

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  1. to show an image of somebody/something in a picture
  2. to describe something in words, or give an impression of something in words or with a picture
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underscore (verb)

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to emphasize or show that something is important or true
SYNONYM underline

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impede (verb)

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to delay or stop the progress of something
SYNONYM hinder, hamper

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impediment (noun)

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  1. impediment (to something) (formal) something that delays or stops the progress of something
    SYNONYM obstacle
  2. a problem, for example a stammer, that makes it more difficult for somebody to speak, hear, etc.
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coerce (verb)

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to force somebody to do something by using threats

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adept (adj)

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dept (at/in something) | adept (at/in doing something) good at doing something that is quite difficult
SYNONYM skilful

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covertly (adverb)

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in a way that is secret or hidden, making it difficult to notice
SYNONYM secretly

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overtly (adverb)

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in a way that is open and not secret

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vulgarly (adverb)

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  1. in a way that does not have or show good taste; in a way that is not polite, pleasant or well behaved
    SYNONYM tastelessly
  2. in a way that is rude and likely to offend
    SYNONYM crudely
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tremble (verb)

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  1. tremble (with something) to shake in a way that you cannot control, especially because you are very nervous, excited, frightened, etc.
  2. to shake slightly
    SYNONYM quiver
  3. to be very worried or frightened
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brow (noun)

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  1. the part of the face above the eyes and below the hair
    SYNONYM forehead
  2. the top part of a hill
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at somebody’s behest (idioms)

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​(old use or formal) because somebody has ordered or requested it

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impetuous (adj)

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acting or done quickly and without thinking carefully about the results
SYNONYM rash, impulsive

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impetus (noun)

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  1. something that encourages a process or activity to develop more quickly
    SYNONYM stimulus
  2. the force or energy with which something moves
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tarry (verb)

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to stay in a place, especially when you ought to leave; to delay coming to or going from a place
SYNONYM linger

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brimful (adj)

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brimful of something completely full of something

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brim (verb)

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to be full of something; to fill something

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brim over (phrasal verb)

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brim over (with something)
​(of a cup, container, etc.) to be so full of a liquid that it flows over the edge
SYNONYM overflow

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disdain (verb)

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  1. disdain somebody/something to think that somebody/something does not deserve your respect or interest
  2. disdain to do something to refuse to do something because you think that you are too important to do it
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vehement (adj)

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showing very strong feelings, especially anger
SYNONYM forceful

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unrestrained (adj)

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not controlled; not having been restrained

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flagon (noun)

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a large bottle or similar container, often with a handle, in which wine, etc. is sold or served

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catharsis (noun) (singular)
catharses (plural)

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the process of releasing strong feelings, for example through plays or other artistic activities, as a way of providing relief from anger, mental pain, etc.

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notoriety (noun)

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the state of being famous for being bad in some way

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vernecular (adj)

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  1. (of language) spoken by ordinary people in a particular country or region; using a vernacular language
  2. (of architecture ) in a style that is used for ordinary houses rather than large public buildings
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misogyny (noun)

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a feeling of hate or dislike towards women, or a feeling that women are not as good as men

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disposition (noun)

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  1. the natural qualities of a person’s character
    SYNONYM temperament
  2. disposition to/towards something | disposition to do something (formal) a quality of tending to behave in a particular way
  3. the way something is placed or arranged
    SYNONYM arrangement
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deposit (verb)

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  1. deposit somebody/something + adv./prep. to put or lay somebody/something down in a particular place
  2. deposit something (especially of a river or a liquid) to leave a layer of something on the surface of something, especially gradually and over a period of time
  3. deposit something (in something) | deposit something (with somebody/something) to put something valuable or important in a place where it will be safe
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revel (verb)

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to spend time enjoying yourself in a noisy, enthusiastic way
SYNONYM make merry

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revel in (phrasal verb)

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to enjoy something very much

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ascent (noun)

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  1. the act of climbing or moving up; a journey that goes up something
  2. ascent (to something) a path or slope that goes up something
  3. the process of moving forward to a better position or of making progress
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ascertain (verb)

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to find out the true or correct information about something

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inglorious (adj)

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causing feelings of shame
SYNONYM shameful

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huddle (verb)

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  1. huddle (up/together) (+ adv./prep.) (of people or animals) to gather closely together, usually because of cold or fear
  2. huddle (up) (+ adv./prep.) to hold your arms and legs close to your body, usually because you are cold or frightened
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potent (adj)

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  1. ​having a strong effect on your body or mind
  2. powerful
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counterintuitive (adj)

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the opposite of what you would expect or what seems to be obvious

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countermand (verb)

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countermand something to cancel an order that has been given, especially by giving a different order

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reiterate (verb)

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to repeat something that you have already said, especially to emphasize it

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reissue (verb)

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​to publish or produce again a book, record, etc. that has not been available for some time

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embellish (verb)

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  1. to make something more beautiful by adding decoration to it
    SYNONYM decorate
  2. to make a story more interesting by adding details that are not always true
    SYNONYM embroider
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peony (noun)

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a garden plant with large round white, pink or red flowers

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ledger (noun)

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a book or electronic document in which a bank, a business, etc. records the money it has paid and received

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attuned (adj)

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attuned (to somebody/something) familiar with somebody/something so that you can understand or recognise them or it and act in an appropriate way

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attrition (noun)

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  1. a process of making somebody/something, especially your enemy, weaker by repeatedly attacking them or creating problems for them
  2. the process of reducing the number of people who are employed by an organisation by, for example, not replacing people who leave their jobs
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feign (verb)

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feign something | feign to do something to pretend that you have a particular feeling or that you are ill, tired, etc.

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feint (verb)

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(especially in sport) to confuse your opponent by making them think you are going to do one thing when you are really going to do something else

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unstinting (adj)

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given or giving generously

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tribute (noun)

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  1. tribute (to somebody) an act, a statement or a gift that is intended to show your love or respect, especially for a dead person
  2. tribute to something/somebody showing the good effects or influence of something/somebody
  3. (especially in the past) money given by one country or political leader to another, especially in return for protection or for not being attacked
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tributary (noun)

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a river or stream that flows into a larger river or a lake

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immense (adj)

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extremely large or great
SYNONYM enormous

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meek (adj)

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quiet, gentle, and always ready to do what other people want without expressing your own opinion
SYNONYM compliant, self-effacing

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remonstrate (verb)

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remonstrate (with somebody) (about something) | + speech to protest or complain about something/somebody

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remonstrance (noun)

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a protest or complaint

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remold (verb)

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to change something such as an idea, a system, etc.

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fervent (adj)

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having or showing very strong and sincere feelings about something
SYNONYM ardent

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asunder (adverb)

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into pieces; apart

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trite (adj)

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​(of a remark, an opinion, etc.) boring because it has been expressed so many times before; not original
SYNONYM banal

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lethargic (adj)

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without any energy or enthusiasm for doing things
SYNONYM listless

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undermine (verb)

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  1. undermine something/somebody to make something, especially somebody’s confidence or authority, gradually weaker or less effective
    2.to make something weaker at the base, for example by digging under it
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clog (verb)

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to block something or to become blocked

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clod (noun)

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a small piece of earth or mud

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harrumph (verb)

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to show that you disagree with or disapprove of somebody/something, especially by making a sound in your throat like a cough

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harry (verb)

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  1. to annoy or upset somebody by continuously asking them questions or for something
    SYNONYM harass
  2. harry somebody/something to make repeated attacks on an enemy
    SYNONYM harass
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intricate (adj)

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having a lot of different parts and small details that fit together

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intrigue (verb)

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  1. to make somebody very interested and want to know more about something
  2. intrigue (with somebody) (against somebody) (formal) to secretly plan with other people to harm somebody
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intrepid (adj)

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very brave; not afraid of danger or difficulties
SYNONYM fearless

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nominal (adj)

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  1. being something in name only, and not in reality
  2. (of a sum of money) very small and much less than the normal cost or charge
    SYNONYM token
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rile (verb)

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rile somebody | it riles somebody that… to annoy somebody or make them angry
SYNONYM anger

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roil (verb)

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  1. roil somebody to annoy somebody or make them angry
  2. (of a liquid, cloud, surface, etc.) to move quickly and violently in different directions; to make a liquid, cloud, surface, etc. move quickly and violently in different directions
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sanguine (adj)

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cheerful and confident about the future
SYNONYM optimistic

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contrive (verb)

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  1. contrive to do something to manage to do something despite difficulties
  2. contrive something to think of or make something, for example a plan or a machine, in a clever way
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contrivance (noun)

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  1. something that somebody has done or written that does not seem natural; the fact of seeming artificial
  2. a clever or complicated device or tool made for a particular purpose
  3. a clever plan or trick; the act of using a clever plan or trick
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prudence (noun)

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a sensible and careful attitude when you make judgements and decisions; behaviour that avoids unnecessary risks

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imputation (noun)

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a statement in which you say, often unfairly, that somebody is responsible for something or has a particular quality

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impute to (phrasal verb)

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impute something to somebody/something
​(formal) to say, often unfairly, that somebody is responsible for something or has a particular quality
SYNONYM attribute

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render (verb)

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  1. render somebody/something + adj. (formal) to cause somebody/something to be in a particular state or condition
    SYNONYM make
  2. (formal) to give somebody something, especially in return for something or because it is expected
  3. (formal) to present something, especially when it is done officially
    SYNONYM furnish
  4. (formal) to express or perform something
  5. to express something in a different language
    SYNONYM translate
  6. to cover a wall with a layer of plaster or cement
  7. render something (down) to make fat liquid by heating it; to melt something
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contemplate (verb)

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  1. to think about whether you should do something, or how you should do something
    SYNONYM consider, think about/of
  2. to think carefully about and accept the possibility of something happening
  3. contemplate (something) (formal) to think deeply about something for a long time
  4. contemplate somebody/something (formal) to look at somebody/something in a careful way for a long time
    SYNONYM stare at
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contemplation (noun)

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  1. the act of thinking deeply about something
  2. ​the act of looking at something in a calm and careful way
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in contemplation (idiom)

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(formal) being considered

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triumph (verb)

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triumph (over somebody/something) to defeat somebody/something; to be successful

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congregate (verb)

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to come together in a group

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accretion (noun)

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  1. a layer of a substance or a piece of matter that is slowly added to something
  2. the process of new layers or matter being slowly added to something
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accrue (verb)

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  1. to increase over a period of time
  2. accrue something to allow a sum of money or debts to grow over a period of time
    SYNONYM accumulate
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avert (verb)

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  1. avert something to prevent something bad or dangerous from happening
  2. avert your eyes/gaze/face (from something) to turn your eyes, etc. away from something that you do not want to see
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calamitous (adj)

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causing great damage to people’s lives, property, etc.
SYNONYM disastrous

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contraception (noun)

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the practice of using artificial methods to avoid becoming pregnant when having sex; the methods of doing this
SYNONYM birth control

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increment (noun)

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  1. a regular increase in the amount of money that somebody is paid for their job
  2. (formal) an increase in a number or an amount
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hasten (verb)

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  1. hasten to do something to say or do something without delay
  2. hasten something (formal) to make something happen sooner or more quickly
    • adv./prep. (literary) to go or move somewhere quickly
      SYNONYM hurry
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concerted (adj)

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  1. done together by more than one person, government, country, etc.
  2. done in a planned and determined way
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senile (adj)

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  1. behaving in a confused or strange way, and unable to remember things, because you are old
  2. (of a medical condition) caused by old age
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senescence (noun)

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the process of becoming old and showing the effects of being old

188
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venerate (verb)

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to have and show a lot of respect for somebody/something, especially somebody/something that is considered to be holy or very important
SYNONYM revere

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veneer (verb)

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to cover the surface of something with a veneer of wood, etc.

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vigour (noun)

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energy, force or enthusiasm
SYNONYM vitality

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squelch (verb)

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  1. (+ adv./prep.) to make a quiet sound by pressing something soft and wet
  2. to stop something from growing, increasing or developing
    SYNONYM quash (2), squash (3)
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tout (verb)

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  1. to try to persuade people that somebody/something is important or valuable by praising them/it
  2. to try to persuade people to buy your goods or services, especially by going to them and asking them directly
  3. to sell tickets for a popular event illegally, at a price that is higher than the official price, especially outside a theatre, stadium, etc.
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exertion (noun)

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  1. physical or mental effort; the act of making an effort
  2. the use of power to make something happen
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cleave (verb)

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  1. cleave something (old-fashioned or literary) to split or cut something in two using something sharp and heavy
  2. to move quickly through something
  3. cleave to something/somebody (literary) to stick close to something/somebody
  4. cleave to something (formal) to continue to believe in or support something
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meddle (verb)

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  1. meddle (in/with something) to involve yourself in something that should not really involve you
    SYNONYM interfere
  2. meddle (with something) to touch something in a careless way, especially when it is not yours or when you do not know how to use it correctly
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quarrel (verb)

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to have an angry argument or disagreement

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quarrel (noun)

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  1. an angry argument or disagreement between people, often about a personal matter
  2. quarrel (with somebody/something)
    (especially in negative sentences)
    a reason for complaining about somebody/something or for disagreeing with somebody/something
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abate (verb)

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​to become less intense or severe; to make something less intense or severe

199
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meander (verb)

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  1. (+ adv./prep.) (of a river, road, etc.) to bend with curves rather than being in a straight line
  2. (+ adv./prep.) to walk slowly and change direction often, especially without a particular aim
    SYNONYM wander
  3. (+ adv./prep.) (of a conversation, discussion, etc.) to develop slowly and change subject often, in a way that makes it boring or difficult to understand
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bulk out/ up (phrasal verb)

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bulk something out/up
​to make something bigger, thicker or heavier

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bulk (noun)

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  1. the bulk (of something) the main part of something; most of something
  2. the (large) size or quantity of something
  3. the weight or shape of somebody/something large
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heave (verb)

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  1. to lift, pull or throw somebody/something very heavy with one great effort
  2. to rise up and down with strong, regular movements
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burden (noun)

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  1. a duty, responsibility, etc. that causes worry, difficulty or hard work
  2. a heavy load that is difficult to carry
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burden (verb)

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  1. burden somebody/yourself (with something) to give somebody a duty, responsibility, etc. that causes worry, difficulty or hard work
  2. be burdened with something to be carrying something heavy
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clout (noun)

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  1. power and influence
  2. (especially British English, informal) a hard hit with the hand or a hard object
206
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clout (verb)

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clout somebody to hit somebody hard, especially with your hand

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attribute (verb)

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  1. attribute something to something to say or believe that something is the result of a particular thing
  2. attribute something to somebody to say or believe that somebody is responsible for doing something, especially for saying, writing or painting something
    3.​ to regard a quality or feature as belonging to somebody/something
208
Q

oust (verb)

A

to force somebody out of a job or position of power, especially in order to take their place

209
Q

ward off (phrasal verb)

A

ward somebody/something off
​to protect or defend yourself against danger, illness, attack, etc.

210
Q

warden (noun)

A
  1. a person who is responsible for taking care of a particular place and making sure that the rules are obeyed
  2. (especially in England), a title given to the head of some colleges and institutions
211
Q

crescendo (noun)

A
  1. (music, from Italian) a slow steady increase in how loudly a piece of music is played or sung
    OPPOSITE diminuendo
  2. a slow steady increase in noise; the loudest point of a period of continuous noise
    SYNONYM swell
212
Q

snare (verb)

A
  1. snare something/somebody to catch something, especially an animal, in a snare
    SYNONYM trap
213
Q

snare (noun)

A
  1. ​a device used for catching small animals and birds, especially one that holds their leg so that they cannot escape
    SYNONYM trap
  2. (formal) a situation which seems attractive but is unpleasant and difficult to escape from
214
Q

scrupulous (adj)

A
  1. careful about paying attention to every detail
    SYNONYM meticulous
  2. scrupulous (in something/in doing something) careful to be honest and do what is right
215
Q

scruple (verb)

A

not scruple to do something to be willing to do something even if it might be wrong

216
Q

jurisdiction (noun)

A
  1. the authority that an official organisation has to make legal decisions about somebody/something
  2. an area or a country in which a particular system of laws has authority
217
Q

retrial (noun)

A

a new trial of a person whose criminal offence has already been judged once in court

218
Q

retrench (verb)

A

(formal) (of a business, government, etc.) to spend less money; to reduce costs

219
Q

tentatively (adverb)

A

in a way that is not definite or certain because you may want to change it later

220
Q

elongate (verb)

A

elongate (something) to become longer; to make something longer
SYNONYM lengthen

221
Q

undulate (verb)

A

to go or move gently up and down like waves

222
Q

depict (verb)

A
  1. to show an image of somebody/something in a picture
  2. to describe something in words, or give an impression of something in words or with a picture
223
Q

harden (verb)

A
  1. harden somebody/something/yourself to make somebody less kind or less affected by extreme situations
  2. if somebody’s feelings or attitudes harden or somebody/something hardens them, they become more fixed and determined
224
Q

deport (verb)

A

deport somebody to force somebody to leave a country, usually because they have broken the law or because they have no legal right to be there

225
Q

census (noun)

A

the process of officially counting something, especially a country’s population, and recording various facts

226
Q

pool (verb)

A

to collect money, information, etc. from different people so that it can be used by all of them

227
Q

treasure trove (noun)

A
  1. valuable things that are found hidden and whose owner is unknown
  2. a place, book, etc. containing many useful or beautiful things
228
Q

For all intents and purposes

A

essentially

229
Q

tenet (noun)

A

one of the principles or beliefs that a theory or larger set of beliefs is based on

230
Q

toddle (verb)

A
  1. when a young child who has just learnt to walk toddles, he/she walks with short, unsteady steps
  2. [intransitive] + adv./prep. (informal) to walk or go somewhere
231
Q

pluck (verb)

A
  1. pluck something (out) to pull out hairs with your fingers or with tweezers
  2. pluck (at) something to play a musical instrument, especially a guitar, by pulling the strings with your fingers
  3. pluck somebody (from something) (to something) to remove somebody from a place or situation, especially one that is unpleasant or dangerous
  4. pluck something (from something) to take hold of something and remove it by pulling it
  5. pluck something (from something) (old-fashioned or literary) to pick a fruit, flower, etc. from where it is growing
232
Q

enfold (verb)

A
  1. enfold somebody/something (in something) to hold somebody in your arms in a way that shows love
    SYNONYM embrace
  2. enfold somebody/something (in something) to surround or cover somebody/something completely
233
Q

enfeeble (verb)

A

enfeeble somebody/something to make somebody/something weak

234
Q

enervation (noun)

A

the feeling of being weak and tired

235
Q

ominous (verb)

A

suggesting that something bad is going to happen in the future
SYNONYM foreboding

236
Q

robust (adj)

A
  1. strong and healthy
  2. strong; able to survive being used a lot and not likely to break
    SYNONYM sturdy
  3. (of a system or an organisation) strong and not likely to fail or become weak
  4. strong and determined; showing that you are sure about what you are doing or saying
    SYNONYM vigorous
237
Q

swat (verb)

A

swat something to hit something, especially an insect, using your hand or a flat object

238
Q

swathe (verb)

A

to wrap or cover somebody/something in something

239
Q

squadron (noun)

A

a group of military aircraft or ships forming a section of a military force

240
Q

ripple (verb)

A
  1. to move or to make something move in very small waves
  2. [intransitive] + adv./prep. (of a feeling, etc.) to spread through a person or a group of people like a wave
241
Q

coarse (adj)

A
  1. (comparative coarser, superlative coarsest)
    ​(of skin or cloth) rough
  2. consisting of relatively large pieces
  3. rude and offensive, especially about sex
    SYNONYM vulgar
242
Q

preposterous (adj)

A
  1. completely unreasonable, especially in a way that shocks or annoys you
    SYNONYM outrageous
  2. unusual in a way that is silly or that shocks you
243
Q

tenacity (noun)

A

the quality of not giving up something easily; the quality of being determined

244
Q

tenancy (noun)

A
  1. a period of time that you rent a house, land, etc. for
  2. the right to live or work in a building or on land that you rent
245
Q

fetter (verb)

A
  1. fetter somebody (literary) to limit somebody’s freedom to do what they want
  2. fetter somebody to put chains around a prisoner’s feet
    SYNONYM shackle
246
Q

shove (verb)

A
  1. to push somebody/something in a rough way
  2. shove something + adv./prep. (informal) to put something somewhere roughly or carelessly
247
Q

pristine (adj)

A
  1. ​fresh and clean, as if new
    SYNONYM immaculate
  2. not developed or changed in any way; left in its original condition
    SYNONYM unspoiled
248
Q

distort (verb)

A
  1. distort something to change the shape, appearance or sound of something so that it is strange or not clear
  2. distort something to change facts, ideas, etc. so that they are no longer correct or true
249
Q

pawn (verb)

A

pawn something to leave an object with a pawnbroker in exchange for money. The object is returned to the owner if they pay back the money within an agreed period of time. If not, it can be sold.

250
Q

misogyny (noun)

A

a feeling of hate or dislike towards women, or a feeling that women are not as good as men

251
Q

crusade (verb)

A

to make a long and determined effort to achieve something that you believe to be right or to stop something you believe to be wrong
SYNONYM campaign

252
Q

demur (verb)

A

(+ speech) to say that you do not agree with something or that you refuse to do something

253
Q

ubiquitous (adj)

A

seeming to be everywhere or in several places at the same time; very common

254
Q

florid (adj)

A
  1. (of a person’s face) naturally fairly red in colour (not just because the person is hot, angry, etc.)
  2. (usually disapproving) having too much decoration or detail
255
Q

crux (noun)

A

the crux (of something) the most important or difficult part of a problem or an issue
SYNONYM nub

256
Q

founder (verb)

A
  1. [intransitive] (of a plan, attempt, etc.) to fail, especially because of a particular problem or difficulty
  2. founder (on something) (of a ship) to fill with water and sink
257
Q

liaise (verb)

A
  1. liaise (with somebody) (especially British English) to work closely with somebody and exchange information with them
  2. liaise (between A and B) to act as a link between two or more people or groups
258
Q

exempt (verb)

A

to give somebody official permission not to do something or not to pay something they would normally have to do or pay; to cause somebody to get this official permission

259
Q

scrutinise (verb)

A

scrutinise somebody/something to look at or examine somebody/something carefully

260
Q

complaint (noun)

A
  1. a reason for not being satisfied; a statement that somebody makes saying that they are not satisfied
  2. an illness, especially one that is not serious, and often one that affects a particular part of the body
261
Q

explicate (verb)

A

explicate something to explain an idea or a work of literature in a lot of detail

262
Q

explicit (adj)

A
  1. (of a statement or piece of writing) clear and easy to understand, so that you have no doubt what is meant
  2. (of a person) saying something clearly, exactly and openly
    SYNONYM frank
263
Q

malice (noun)

A

a desire to harm somebody caused by a feeling of hate

264
Q

amp up (phrasal verb)

A

(informal) to increase the level or amount of something

265
Q

merit (verb)

A
  1. merit (doing) something to deserve praise, attention, etc.
    SYNONYM deserve
266
Q

merit (noun)

A
  1. (formal) the quality of being good and of deserving praise or reward
    SYNONYM worth
  2. [countable, usually plural] a good feature that deserves praise or reward
    SYNONYM strength
  3. (British English) a grade in an exam or for a piece of work at school or university that is very good
  4. (British English) a special mark or award given as a reward for good behaviour at school
267
Q

geriatric (noun)

A
  1. the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and care of old people
268
Q

bolster (verb)

A

to improve something or make it stronger

269
Q

convulse (verb)

A
  1. convulse (somebody) (with something) (rather formal) to cause a sudden shaking movement in somebody’s body; to make this movement
  2. be convulsed with laughter, anger, etc. to be laughing so much, so angry, etc. that you cannot control your movements
270
Q

bout (noun)

A
  1. a short period of great activity; a short period during which there is a lot of a particular thing, usually something unpleasant
  2. bout (of something) an attack or period of illness
  3. a boxing or wrestling match
271
Q

intricate (adj)

A

having a lot of different parts and small details that fit together

272
Q

brittle (adj)

A
  1. hard but easily broken
  2. a brittle mood or state of mind is one that appears to be happy or strong but is actually nervous and easily damaged
  3. (of a sound) hard and sharp in an unpleasant way
273
Q

consistently (adv)

A
  1. (approving) always the same
  2. in a way that does not change and continues for a period of time
  3. in a way that has different parts that all agree with each other
274
Q

evenly (adv)

A
  1. in a smooth, regular or equal way
  2. with equal amounts for each person or in each place
  3. calmly; without showing any emotion
275
Q

mediate (verb)

A
  1. to try to end a situation between two or more people or groups who disagree by talking to them and trying to find things that everyone can agree on
  2. mediate something to succeed in finding a solution to a problem between people or groups who disagree
    SYNONYM negotiate
276
Q

opine (verb)

A

opine that… to express a particular opinion

277
Q

opiate (noun)

A

a drug made from opium. Opiates are used in medicine to reduce severe pain.

278
Q

satiate (verb)

A

satiate somebody/something to give somebody so much of something that they do not feel they want any more

279
Q

complacent (adj)

A

(usually disapproving)
​too satisfied with yourself or with a situation, so that you do not feel that any change is necessary; showing or feeling complacency

280
Q

futile (adj)

A

having no purpose because there is no chance of success
SYNONYM pointless

281
Q

obstinate (adj)

A

(often disapproving) refusing to change your opinions, way of behaving, etc. when other people try to persuade you to; showing this
SYNONYM stubborn

282
Q

surplus (adj)

A

more than is needed or used

283
Q

stern (adj)

A

(comparative sterner, superlative sternest)
1. serious and often showing that you do not approve of somebody/something; expecting somebody to obey you

  1. serious and difficult
284
Q

embody (verb)

A
  1. to express or represent an idea or a quality
    SYNONYM represent
  2. embody something (formal) to include or contain something
285
Q

portentous (adj)

A
  1. (literary) important as a sign or a warning of something that is going to happen in the future, especially when it is something unpleasant
  2. (formal, disapproving) very serious and intended to impress people
    SYNONYM pompous
286
Q

portend (verb)

A

portend something to be a sign or warning of something that is going to happen in the future, especially something bad or unpleasant
SYNONYM foreshadow

287
Q

cascade (verb)

A
  1. [intransitive] + adv./prep. to flow downwards in large amounts
  2. [intransitive] + adv./prep. (formal) to fall or hang in large amounts
  3. to pass information, knowledge, etc. to a person or group so that they can pass it on to others; to be passed on in this way
  4. cascade something to arrange a number of devices or objects in a series
288
Q

cascade (noun)

A
  1. (formal) a large amount of something hanging down
  2. (formal) a large number of things falling or coming quickly at the same time
  3. (formal) a number of things happening, in which each one leads to another
289
Q

conspicuous (adj)

A

easy to see or notice; likely to attract attention

290
Q

eminence (noun)

A
  1. (formal) the quality of being famous and respected, especially in a profession
  2. His/Your Eminence a title used in speaking to or about a cardinal (= a priest of the highest rank in the Roman Catholic Church)
  3. (old-fashioned or formal) an area of high ground
291
Q

exalt (verb)

A
  1. exalt somebody (to something) to make somebody rise to a higher rank or position, sometimes to one that they do not deserve
  2. exalt somebody/something to praise somebody/something very much
292
Q

loathe (verb)

A

loathe somebody/something | loathe doing something to dislike somebody/something very much
SYNONYM detest

293
Q

prudence (verb)

A

(formal)
​a sensible and careful attitude when you make judgements and decisions; behaviour that avoids unnecessary risks
OPPOSITE imprudence

294
Q

transient (adj)

A
  1. (formal)
    ​continuing for only a short time
    SYNONYM fleeting, temporary
  2. staying or working in a place for only a short time, before moving on
295
Q

usurp (verb)

A

(formal) usurp somebody/something to take somebody’s position and/or power without having the right to do this

296
Q

brethren (noun)

A
  1. [plural] (old-fashioned)
    ​used to talk to people in church or to talk about the members of a male religious group
  2. people who are part of the same society as yourself
297
Q

magnanimity (noun)

A

[uncountable] (formal)
​behaviour that is kind, generous and forgiving, especially towards an enemy or competitor

298
Q

acquiesce (verb)

A

(formal) acquiesce (in/to something) to accept something without arguing, even if you do not really agree with it

299
Q

imperil (verb)

A

imperil something/somebody to put something/somebody in danger
SYNONYM endanger

300
Q

impartial (adj)

A

not supporting one person or group more than another
SYNONYM neutral, unbiased

301
Q

impart (verb)

A
  1. impart something (to somebody) to pass information, knowledge, etc. to other people
    SYNONYM convey
  2. impart something (to something) to give a particular quality to something
    SYNONYM lend
302
Q

rehearse (verb)

A
  1. [intransitive, transitive] to practise or make people practise a play, piece of music, etc. in preparation for a public performance
  2. to prepare in your mind or practise privately what you are going to do or say to somebody
  3. rehearse something (formal, usually disapproving) to repeat ideas or opinions that have often been expressed before
303
Q

irreconcilable (adj)

A
  1. (formal)
    ​if differences or disagreements are irreconcilable, they are so great that it is not possible to settle them
  2. if an idea or opinion is irreconcilable with another, it is impossible for somebody to have both of them together
  3. people who are irreconcilable cannot be made to agree
304
Q

aggregate (verb)

A
  1. to put together different items, amounts, etc. into a single group or total
305
Q

pit (verb)

A
  1. to make marks or holes on the surface of something
  2. (British English also stone) pit something to remove the stone from the inside of a fruit
306
Q

pit against (phrasal verb)

A

pit somebody/something against something
​to test somebody or their strength, intelligence, etc. in a struggle or contest against somebody/something else

307
Q

staycation (noun)

A

a holiday that you spend at or near your home

308
Q

abrogate (verb)

A
  1. abrogate something to officially end a law, an agreement, etc.
    SYNONYM repeal
  2. abrogate something to fail to carry out a responsibility or duty
309
Q

alleviate (verb)

A

alleviate something to make something less severe
SYNONYM ease

310
Q

far and wide (idiom)

A

over a large area

311
Q

far be it from me to do something (but…) (idiom)

A

(informal) used when you are just about to disagree with somebody or to criticise them and you would like them to think that you do not really want to do this

312
Q

throw/cast caution to the wind(s) (idiom)

A

to stop caring about how dangerous something might be; to start taking risks

313
Q

cast (verb)

A
  1. to look, smile, etc. in a particular direction
  2. to make light, a shadow, etc. appear in a particular place
  3. to say, do or suggest something that makes people doubt something or think that somebody is less honest, good, etc.
  4. cast a/your vote/ballot (for somebody/something) to vote for somebody/something
  5. to describe or present somebody/yourself in a particular way
  6. cast somebody/something (literary) to throw somebody/something somewhere, especially using force
  7. cast something when a snake casts its skin, the skin comes off as part of a natural process
    SYNONYM shed
  8. cast something (in something) to shape hot liquid metal, etc. by pouring it into a hollow container (called a mould)
314
Q

heed (verb)

A

heed somebody/something to pay careful attention to somebody’s advice or warning
SYNONYM notice

315
Q

give/pay heed (to somebody/something) | take heed (of somebody/something) (idiom)

A

(formal) to pay careful attention to somebody/something

316
Q

heinous (adj)

A

(formal)
​morally very bad

317
Q

vandalise (verb)

A

vandalise something to damage something, especially public property, deliberately and for no good reason

318
Q

impecunious (adj)

A

(formal or humorous)
​having little or no money
SYNONYM penniless, poor

319
Q

perspicacious (adj)

A

(formal)
​able to understand somebody/something quickly and accurately; showing this

320
Q

inferior (adj)

A
  1. not good or not as good as somebody/something else
  2. [usually before noun] (formal) of lower rank; lower
321
Q

contagion (noun)

A
  1. [uncountable] the spread of a disease by close contact between people
  2. [countable] (old use) a disease that can be spread by close contact between people
  3. [uncountable, countable] (formal) something bad that spreads quickly by being passed from person to person
322
Q

rescind (verb)

A

(formal) rescind something to officially state that a law, contract, decision, etc. no longer has any legal force
SYNONYM revoke

323
Q

incessant (adj)

A

(usually disapproving)
​never stopping
SYNONYM constant

324
Q

begrudge (verb)

A
  1. to feel unhappy that somebody has something because you do not think that they deserve it
  2. to feel unhappy about having to do, pay or give something
325
Q

agitate (verb)

A
  1. to argue strongly for something you want, especially for changes in a law, in social conditions, etc.
    SYNONYM campaign
  2. agitate somebody to make somebody feel angry, anxious or nervous
  3. agitate something (specialist) to make something, especially a liquid, move around by mixing or shaking it
326
Q

venerable (adj)

A

[usually before noun] (formal) venerable people or things deserve respect because they are old, important, wise, etc.

327
Q

venerate (verb)

A

to have and show a lot of respect for somebody/something, especially somebody/something that is considered to be holy or very important
SYNONYM revere

328
Q

veneer (verb)

A

to cover the surface of something with a veneer of wood, etc.

329
Q

pestiferous (adj)

A
  1. informal
    troublesome; irritating
  2. breeding, carrying or spreading infectious disease
  3. corrupting; pernicious
330
Q

pernicious (adj)

A

(formal)
​having a very harmful effect on somebody/something, especially in a way that is not easily noticed

331
Q

debilitate (verb)

A
  1. debilitate somebody/something to make somebody’s body or mind weaker
  2. debilitate something to make a country, an organization, etc. weaker
332
Q

allusion (noun)

A

[countable, uncountable] (formal)
​allusion (to somebody/something) something that is said or written that refers to or mentions another person or subject in an indirect way (= alludes to it)

333
Q

allude to (phrasal verb)

A

allude to somebody/something
​(formal) to mention something in an indirect way

334
Q

futility (noun)

A

the fact of having no purpose because there is no chance of success

335
Q

futile (adj)

A

having no purpose because there is no chance of success
SYNONYM pointless

336
Q

endure (verb)

A
  1. [transitive] to experience and deal with something that is painful or unpleasant without giving up
    SYNONYM bear
  2. [intransitive] to continue to exist for a long time
    SYNONYM last
337
Q

dispense (verb)

A
  1. dispense something (to somebody) (formal) to give out something to people
  2. dispense something (to somebody) (formal) to provide something, especially a service, for people
  3. dispense something to prepare medicine and give it to people, as a job
338
Q

indispensable (adj)

A

too important to be without
SYNONYM essential
OPPOSITE dispensable

339
Q

dispel (verb)

A

dispel something to make something, especially a feeling or belief, go away or disappear

340
Q

ornament (verb)

A

ornament something to add decoration to something
SYNONYM decorate

341
Q

ornamental (adj)

A

used as decoration rather than for a practical purpose
SYNONYM decorative

342
Q

configure (verb)

A

configure something to arrange something in a particular way, especially computer equipment; to make equipment or software work in the way that the user prefers

343
Q

confine (verb)

A
  1. [often passive] to keep somebody/something inside the limits of a particular activity, subject, area, etc.
    SYNONYM restrict
  2. [usually passive] to keep a person or an animal in a small or closed space
  3. be confined to bed, a wheelchair, etc. to have to stay in bed, in a wheelchair, etc.
344
Q

glance (verb)

A
  1. [intransitive] + adv./prep. to look quickly at something/somebody
  2. glance at/down/over/through something to read something quickly and not carefully or completely
    SYNONYM scan
345
Q

pauper (noun)

A

(old use)
​a very poor person

346
Q

intervene (verb)

A
  1. [intransitive] to become involved in a situation in order to improve or help it
  2. (+ speech) to interrupt somebody when they are speaking in order to say something
  3. to happen in a way that delays something or prevents it from happening
  4. (formal) to exist between two events or places
347
Q

intervention (noun)

A
  1. action by a country to become involved in the affairs of another country when they have not been asked to do so
  2. action taken to improve a medical condition or illness
  3. an occasion when a group of people meet to take action with a friend or family member who has an addiction to drugs or alcohol, in order to help them recover
348
Q

voucher (noun)

A

a printed piece of paper or an electronic code that can be used instead of money to pay for something, or that allows you to pay less than the usual price of something

349
Q

vouch for (phrasal verb)

A
  1. vouch for somebody/something
    ​(formal) to say that you believe that somebody will behave well and that you will be responsible for their actions
  2. vouch for something
    ​(formal) to say that you believe that something is true or good because you have evidence for it
    SYNONYM confirm
350
Q

abalone (noun)

A

a shellfish that can be eaten and whose shell contains mother-of-pearl

351
Q

innate (adj)

A

(of a quality, feeling, etc.) that you have when you are born
SYNONYM inborn

352
Q

comply (verb)

A

comply (with something) to obey a rule, an order, etc.; to meet particular standards

352
Q

comply (verb)

A

comply (with something) to obey a rule, an order, etc.; to meet particular standards

353
Q

consecutive (adj)

A

following one after another in a continuous series

354
Q

secede (verb)

A

secede (from something) (of a state, country, etc.) to officially leave a larger state or organisation of states and become independent

355
Q

secession (noun)

A

secession (from something) the fact of an area or group becoming independent from the country or larger group that it belongs to

356
Q

regress (verb)

A

regress (to something) to return to an earlier or less advanced form or way of behaving

357
Q

process (verb)

A

+ adv./prep. to walk or move along slowly in, or as if in, a procession

358
Q

confer (verb)

A
  1. confer (with somebody) (on/about something) to discuss something with somebody, in order to exchange opinions or get advice
  2. confer something (on/upon somebody) to give somebody an award, a university degree or a particular honour or right
359
Q

obelisk (noun)

A

a tall pointed stone column with four sides, put up in memory of a person or an event

360
Q

surge (verb)

A
  1. [intransitive] + adv./prep. to move quickly and with force in a particular direction
  2. [intransitive] (+ adv./prep.) to fill somebody with a strong feeling
    SYNONYM sweep
  3. [intransitive] (of prices, profits, etc.) to suddenly increase in value
  4. [intransitive] (of the flow of electrical power) to increase suddenly
361
Q

gainsay (verb)

A

gainsay something to say that something is not true; to disagree with or deny something
SYNONYM deny

362
Q

gait (noun)

A

[usually singular]
​a way of walking or running

363
Q

stride (verb)

A

+ adv./prep. to walk with long steps in a particular direction

364
Q

stick out (phrasal verb)

A
  1. stick out
    ​to be easily seen or noticed
    SYNONYM stand out (from/against something)
  2. stick out (of something) | stick something out (of something)
    ​to be further out than something else or to come through a hole; to push something further out than something else or through a hole
365
Q

excerpt (verb)

A

excerpt something (from something) to take a short piece of writing, music, film, etc. from a longer whole

366
Q

altercation (noun)

A

[countable, uncountable] (formal)
​a noisy argument or disagreement

367
Q

coerce (verb)

A

(formal) to force somebody to do something by using threats

368
Q

occasion (verb)

A

(formal) to cause something

369
Q

unease (noun)

A

[uncountable, singular]
​the feeling of being worried or unhappy about something
SYNONYM anxiety

370
Q

remit (verb)

A
  1. to send money, etc. to a person or place
    SYNONYM forward
  2. remit something to cancel or free somebody from a debt, duty, punishment, etc.
    SYNONYM cancel
371
Q

remit to (phrasal verb)

A

remit something to somebody
​[usually passive] (law) to send a matter to an authority so that a decision can be made

372
Q

remit (noun)

A

[usually singular] (British English)
​the area of activity over which a particular person or group has authority, control or influence

373
Q

reminisce (verb)

A

reminisce (about something/somebody) to think, talk or write about a happy time in your past

374
Q

remiss (adj)

A

[not before noun] (formal)
​not giving something enough care and attention
SYNONYM negligent

375
Q

subservient (adj)

A
  1. subservient (to somebody/something) (disapproving) too willing to obey other people
  2. subservient (to something) (formal) less important than something else
376
Q

subside (verb)

A
  1. [intransitive] to become calmer, quieter or less intense
  2. ​[intransitive] (of water) to go back to a normal level
  3. [intransitive] (of land or a building) to sink to a lower level; to sink lower into the ground
377
Q

subset (noun)

A

(specialist)
​a smaller group of people or things formed from the members of a larger group

378
Q

deliberate (verb)

A

to consider something very carefully, usually before making a decision

379
Q

adorn (verb)

A

to make something/somebody look more attractive by decorating it or them with something

380
Q

persecute (verb)

A
  1. persecute somebody (for something) to treat somebody in a cruel and unfair way, especially because of their race, religion or political beliefs
  2. persecute somebody to deliberately annoy somebody all the time and make their life unpleasant
    SYNONYM harass
381
Q

prosecute (verb)

A
  1. [transitive, intransitive] to officially charge somebody with a crime in court
  2. [intransitive, transitive] prosecute (somebody) to be a lawyer in a court case for a person or an organisation that is charging somebody with a crime
  3. [transitive] prosecute something (formal) to continue taking part in or doing something
382
Q

pinnacle (noun)

A
  1. [usually singular] pinnacle of something the most important or successful part of something
  2. a small pointed stone decoration built on the roof of a building
  3. a high pointed piece of rock, especially at the top of a mountain
383
Q

triumph (verb) (1)
triumph (noun) (2)

A
  1. triumph (over somebody/something) to defeat somebody/something; to be successful
  2. [countable, uncountable] a great success, achievement or victory
384
Q

culminate (verb)

A
  1. culminate (in/with something) to end with a particular result, or at a particular point
385
Q

culpability (noun)

A

[uncountable] (formal)
​the fact of being responsible and deserving blame for having done something wrong

386
Q

apex (noun)

A

[usually singular]
(plural apexes)
​the top or highest part of something

387
Q

abrupt (adj)

A
  1. sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way
  2. speaking or acting in a way that seems rude and unfriendly; not taking time to say more than is necessary
    SYNONYM brusque, curt
388
Q

curtail (verb)

A

curtail something to limit something or make it last for a shorter time

389
Q

cursory (adj)

A

(often disapproving)
​done quickly and without giving enough attention to details
SYNONYM brief, perfunctory

390
Q

steep (verb)

A
  1. if you steep food in a liquid or leave it to steep, you put it in the liquid and leave it for some time so that it becomes soft and takes in the taste of the liquid
  2. be steeped in something (idiom)
    ​(formal) to have a lot of a particular quality
  3. steep yourself in something (phrasal verb)
    ​(formal) to spend a lot of time thinking or learning about something
391
Q

steer (verb)

A
  1. [transitive, intransitive] steer (something/somebody) (+ adv./prep.) to control the direction in which a boat, car, etc. moves
  2. [transitive, intransitive] steer (something) (+ adv./prep.) (of a boat, car, etc.) to move in a particular direction
  3. [transitive] steer something + adv./prep. to take control of a situation and influence the way in which it develops
392
Q

sheer (adj)

A
  1. [only before noun] used to emphasize the size, degree or amount of something
  2. [only before noun] complete and not mixed with anything else
    SYNONYM utter
  3. very steep
  4. (of cloth, etc.) thin, light and almost transparent
393
Q

sheer away/off (from something) (phrasal verb)

A

​to change direction suddenly, especially in order to avoid hitting something

394
Q

deem (verb)

A

not usually used in the progressive tenses
(formal)
​to have a particular opinion about somebody/something
SYNONYM consider

395
Q

downturn (noun)

A

[countable, uncountable]
​downturn (in something) a fall in the amount of business that is done; a time when the economy becomes weaker
OPPOSITE upturn

396
Q

blockade (verb)

A

blockade something to surround a place, especially a port, in order to stop people or goods from coming in or out

397
Q

exacerbate (verb)

A
  1. exacerbate something to make something worse, especially a disease or problem
    SYNONYM aggravate
398
Q

scold (verb)

A

to speak angrily to somebody, especially a child, because they have done something wrong
SYNONYM rebuke

399
Q

scoff (verb)

A
  1. [intransitive, transitive] to talk about somebody/something in a way that makes it clear that you think they are stupid or silly
    SYNONYM mock
  2. (British English)
    (North American English scarf)
    [transitive] scoff something (informal) to eat a lot of something quickly
400
Q

malfeasance (noun)

A

[uncountable] (North American English, law)
​illegal actions, especially those of a government official or large business company

401
Q

memo (noun)

A

(plural memos)
(also formal memorandum)
​an official note from one person to another in the same organization

402
Q

inferior (adj)

A
  1. not good or not as good as somebody/something else
  2. [usually before noun] (formal) of lower rank; lower
    OPPOSITE superior
403
Q

deterrent (noun)

A

something that makes somebody less likely to do something (= that deters them)

404
Q

detest (verb)

A

to hate somebody/something very much
SYNONYM loathe

405
Q

rebuke (noun)

A

[countable, uncountable] (formal)
​the act of speaking severely to somebody because they have done something wrong
SYNONYM reprimand

406
Q

rebuke (verb)

A

rebuke somebody (for something/for doing something) to speak severely to somebody because they have done something wrong
SYNONYM reprimand

407
Q

rebut (verb)

A

(formal) rebut something to say or prove that a statement or criticism is false
SYNONYM refute

408
Q

ambivalence (noun)

A

ambivalence (about/towards somebody/something) the fact of having or showing both positive and negative feelings about somebody/something

409
Q

reprieve (verb)

A
  1. reprieve somebody to officially cancel or delay a punishment for a prisoner who is condemned to death
  2. reprieve something to officially cancel or delay plans to close something or end something
410
Q

infringe (verb)

A
  1. [transitive] infringe something (of an action, a plan, etc.) to break a law or rule
  2. [transitive, intransitive] to limit somebody’s legal rights
411
Q

fringe (verb)

A

to form a border around something

412
Q

edification (noun)

A

the improvement of somebody’s mind or character

413
Q

edify (verb)

A

edify somebody to improve people’s minds or characters by teaching them about something

414
Q

dispute (verb)

A
  1. to question whether something is true or legally or officially acceptable
  2. to argue or disagree strongly with somebody about something, especially about who owns something
415
Q

disparage (verb)

A

disparage somebody/something to suggest that somebody/something is not important or valuable
SYNONYM belittle

416
Q

reimburse (verb)

A

to pay back money to somebody which they have spent or lost

417
Q

surmount (verb)

A
  1. surmount something to deal successfully with a difficulty
    SYNONYM overcome
  2. to be placed on top of something
418
Q

surmise (verb)

A

to guess or suppose something using the evidence you have, without definitely knowing
SYNONYM conjecture

419
Q

surly (adj)

A

unfriendly and rude

420
Q

usurp (verb)

A

to take somebody’s position and/or power without having the right to do this

421
Q

usurious (adj)

A

lending money at very high rates of interest

422
Q

acquiesce (verb)

A

acquiesce (in/to something) to accept something without arguing, even if you do not really agree with it

423
Q

clamour (verb)

A
  1. to demand something loudly
  2. (of many people) to shout loudly, especially in a confused way
424
Q

clamp (verb)

A
  1. to hold something tightly, or fasten two things together, with a clamp
  2. to hold or fasten something very tightly so that it does not move; to be held tightly
  3. [transitive, usually passive] (British English) to fix a clamp to a car’s wheel so that the car cannot be driven away
425
Q

clamp down (on somebody/something) (phrasal verb)
​

A

to take strict action in order to prevent something, especially crime

426
Q

eschew (verb)

A

(formal) eschew something to deliberately avoid or keep away from something

427
Q

amend (verb)

A

amend something to change a law, document, statement, etc. slightly in order to correct a mistake or to improve it

428
Q

pliable (adj)

A
  1. easy to bend without breaking
    SYNONYM flexible
  2. (of people) easy to influence or control
    SYNONYM impressionable
429
Q

pliant (adj)

A
  1. soft and easy to bend
  2. (sometimes disapproving) willing to accept change; easy to influence or control
430
Q

plight (noun)

A

a difficult and sad situation

431
Q

provision (verb)

A

(formal) provision somebody/something (with something) to supply somebody/something with enough of something, especially food, to last for a particular period of time

432
Q

proclaim (verb)

A
  1. to publicly and officially tell people about something important
    SYNONYM declare
  2. to show something clearly; to be a sign of something
433
Q

legislature (noun)

A

(formal)
​a group of people who have the power to make and change laws

434
Q

fodder (noun)

A
  1. food for horses and farm animals
  2. (disapproving)
    (often after a noun)
    people or things that are considered to have only one use
435
Q

void (verb)

A
  1. void something (law) to state officially that something is no longer correct or legally valid
    SYNONYM invalidate, nullify
  2. void something (formal) to empty waste matter from the bladder or bowels
436
Q

void (noun)

A
  1. [usually singular] (formal or literary)
    ​a large empty space
  2. a feeling of being empty, caused by the loss of somebody/something
437
Q

void (adj)

A
  1. void of something (formal) completely without something
    SYNONYM devoid
  2. (law) (of a contract, an agreement etc.) not correct or legally valid
  3. (formal) empty
  4. null and void (idiom)
    ​(law) (of an election, agreement, etc.) having no legal force; not valid
438
Q

devise (verb)

A

devise something to invent something new or a new way of doing something
SYNONYM think up

439
Q

devolve on/upon (phrasal verb)

A
  1. devolve on/upon somebody/something (formal)
    ​if property, money, etc. devolves on/upon you, you receive it after somebody else dies
  2. if a duty, responsibility, etc. devolves on/upon you, it is given to you by somebody at a higher level of authority
440
Q

devolve to (phrasal verb)

A

devolve something to/on/upon somebody
​to give a duty, responsibility, power, etc. to somebody who has less authority than you

441
Q

devious (adj)

A
  1. behaving in a dishonest or indirect way, or tricking people, in order to get something
    SYNONYM deceitful, underhand
  2. devious route/path a route or path that is not straight but has many changes in direction; not direct
442
Q

judicial (adj)

A

[usually before noun]
​connected with a court, a judge or legal judgement

443
Q

emancipate (verb)

A

(formal) to free somebody, especially from legal, political or social controls that limit what they can do
SYNONYM free

444
Q

emanate (verb)

A

(formal) emanate something to produce or show something

445
Q

confiscate (verb)

A

confiscate something to officially take something away from somebody, especially as a punishment

446
Q

soporific (adj)

A

(formal) making you want to go to sleep

447
Q

admonish (verb)

A
  1. admonish somebody (for something/for doing something) | + speech to tell somebody strongly and clearly that you do not approve of something that they have done
    SYNONYM reprove
  2. admonish somebody (to do something) to strongly advise somebody to do something
448
Q

admonition (noun)

A

[countable, uncountable] (formal)
​a warning to somebody about their behaviour

449
Q

eloquent (adj)

A
  1. able to use language and express your opinions well, especially when you are speaking in public
  2. (of a look or movement) able to express a feeling
450
Q

apparition (noun)

A

​a ghost or a ghost-like image of a person who is dead

451
Q

tact (noun)

A

[uncountable]
​the ability to deal with difficult or embarrassing situations carefully and without doing or saying anything that will annoy or upset other people
SYNONYM sensitivity

452
Q

thrust (verb)

A
  1. [transitive, intransitive] to push something/somebody suddenly or violently in a particular direction; to move quickly and suddenly in a particular direction
  2. [intransitive, transitive] to make a sudden, strong forward movement at somebody with a weapon, etc.
453
Q

thrust aside (phrasal verb)

A

thrust something aside
​to refuse to listen to somebody’s complaints, comments, etc.

454
Q

thrust (noun)

A
  1. the thrust [singular] the main point of an argument, a policy, etc.
  2. [countable] a sudden, strong movement that pushes something/somebody forward
  3. [uncountable] (specialist) the force that is produced by an engine to push a plane, rocket, etc. forward
455
Q

the cut and thrust (of something) (idiom)

A

​(British English) the lively or aggressive way that something is done

456
Q

improvise (verb)

A

[intransitive, transitive] to make or do something using whatever is available, usually because you do not have what you really need

457
Q

imprudent (adj)

A

(formal)
​not wise or sensible
SYNONYM unwise

458
Q

break the mould (of something) (idiom)

A

​to change what people expect from a situation, especially by acting in a dramatic and original way

459
Q

mould (verb)

A
  1. to shape a soft substance into a particular form or object by pressing it or by putting it into a mould
  2. to strongly influence the way somebody’s character, opinions, etc. develop
  3. mould (something) to something to fit or make something fit tightly around the shape of something
460
Q

discomfit (verb)

A

to make somebody feel confused or embarrassed

461
Q

squalid (adj)

A
  1. (disapproving)
    ​(of places and living conditions) very dirty and unpleasant
    SYNONYM filthy
  2. (of situations or activities) involving low moral standards or dishonest behaviour
    SYNONYM sordid
462
Q

squall (verb)

A

(disapproving) to cry very loudly and noisily

463
Q

decrepit (adj)

A

(of a thing or person) very old and not in good condition or health

IELTS&SAT Vocabulary (3 decks)

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