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Shriek

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N: a short, loud, high cry, especially one produced suddenly as an expression of a powerful emotion

Example:shrieks of delight

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Uproar

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N: a situation in which a lot of people complain about something angrily or make a lot of noise

Example:The book caused an uproar in France.

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Trample

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V: to step heavily on something or someone, causing damage or injury

Example:Somebody trampled all over my flowerbeds!

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Asset

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N: a useful or valuable quality, skill, or person

Example:
-He’ll be a great asset to the team.
-Knowledge of languages is a real asset in this sort of work.

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Expressiveness

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N: the state of showing what someone thinks or feels

Example:
-The expressiveness of his eyes is remarkable.
-Her voice is remarkable for its purity and emotional expressiveness.

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Assemble

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V: to come together in a single place or bring parts together in a single group

Example:
-We assembled in the meeting room after lunch.
-to assemble data

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Comply

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V: to act according to an order, set of rules, or request

Example:
-He’s been ordered to have the dog destroyed because it’s dangerous, but he refuses to comply.
-There are serious penalties for failure to comply with the regulations.

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Gripping

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Adj: Something that is gripping is so interesting or exciting that it holds your attention completely

Example:I found the book so gripping that I couldn’t put it down.

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Eloquence

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N: the quality of delivering a clear, strong message

Example:
-She was renowned( the state of being famous)for her eloquence and beauty.
-His wit and eloquence made it a joy to be around him.

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Wink

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V: to close one eye for a short time as a way of greeting someone or showing friendliness, sexual interest, etc., or of showing that you are not serious about something you have said

Example:Laura winked at me as Stephen turned his back.

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Sly

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Adj: deceiving people in a clever way in order to get what you want

Example:He’s a sly old devil - I wouldn’t trust him with my money.

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Confide

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V: to tell something secret or personal to someone who you trust not to tell anyone else

Example:
- He confided (to her) that his hair was not his own.
-“My husband doesn’t know yet, but I’m going to leave him,” she confided.

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Recite

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V: to say a piece of writing aloud from memory

Example:He was nervous about reciting in front of the class.

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Supple

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Adj: able to change quickly and successfully to suit different situations

Example:She has shown that she has a supple mind.

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Delicate

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Adj: needing careful treatment, especially because easily damaged

Example:
-Peaches have delicate skins which are easily bruised.
-Delicate plants need to be kept in a greenhouse during the winter.

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Delicately

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Adv: carefully, in order to avoid causing physical damage

Example:Some goods needs to be handled delicately.

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Versatility

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N: the quality of being versatile (= able to change easily or to be used for different purposes)

Example:
-I have chosen these recipes to show the versatility of vegetables.
-He wanted to challenge the actors and demonstrate their versatility.

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Extracurricular

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Adj: An extracurricular activity or subject is not part of the usual school or college course

Example:
-extracurricular activity: Parents could also get financial help with the cost of extracurricular activities at school.
-Students who have to work part-time have little time for extra-curricular activities.
-She wanted to promote music and drama through extracurricular clubs.

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Dramatic

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Adj: very sudden or noticeable, or full of action and excitement

Example:
-a dramatic change/improvement
-We watched scenes of the dramatic rescue on the news.

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Fortress

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N: a large, strong building or group of buildings that can be defended from attack

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Crypt

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N: a room under the floor of a church where bodies are buried

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Shack

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N: a very simple and small building made from pieces of wood, metal, or other materials

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Hut

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N: a small, simple building, usually consisting of one room

Example:
-a mountain hut
-a row of beach huts

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Snorkel

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N: a tube that you hold in your mouth to help you breathe if you are swimming with your face underwater

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Dwelling
N: a house or place to live in Example:There is an estimated shortfall of some five million dwellings across the country.
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Faint
Adj: not strong or clear; slight Example:a faint sound/noise/smell
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Stance
N: a way of thinking about something, especially expressed in a publicly stated opinion Example:The doctor's stance on the issue of abortion is well known.
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Apparatus
N: a set of equipment or tools or a machine that is used for a particular purpose Example: -a piece of apparatus -The divers checked their breathing apparatus.
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Impairment
N: the act of spoiling something or making it weaker so that it is less effective
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Debilitating
Adj: making someone or something physically weak Example: -a debilitating condition/disease -Diabetes can be severely debilitating or even life-threatening if not treated regularly.
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Imperceptible
Adj: unable to be noticed or felt because of being very slight Example:She heard a faint, almost imperceptible cry.
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Attribute
V: to say or think that something is the result of a particular thing Example:attribute sth to sth: Her success can be attributed to three main factors.
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Agitate
V: to make someone feel worried or angry Example:I didn't want to agitate her by telling her.
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Orientation
N: the particular things that a person prefers, believes, thinks, or usually does Example:We employ people without regard to their political orientation.
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Cognitive
Adj: connected with thinking or conscious mental processes Example: -cognitive function: Some of her cognitive functions have been impaired. -cognitive behaviour/development
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Incur
V: to experience something, usually something unpleasant, as a result of actions you have taken Example:to incur debts/fines/bills
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Feeble
Adj: weak and without energy, strength, or power Example:He was a feeble, helpless old man.
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Stamina
N: the physical and/or mental strength to do something that might be difficult and will take a long time Example:The triathlon is a great test of stamina.
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Triathlon
N: a competition in which the people competing must swim, ride a bicycle, and run particular distances without stopping between events
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Beset
Adj: having a lot of trouble with something, or having to deal with a lot of something that causes problems Example: -beset by: With the amount of traffic nowadays, even a trip across town is beset by dangers. -beset with: The journey by boat was beset with difficulties.
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Controversy
N: a lot of disagreement or argument about something, usually because it affects or is important to many people Example:controversy surrounding/over :There was a big controversy surrounding/over the use of drugs in athletics.
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Escalate
V: to become or make something become greater or more serious Example:His financial problems escalated after he became unemployed.
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Antagonist
N: a person who is strongly opposed to something or someone Example:The antagonists in this dispute are quite unwilling to compromise.
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Compromise
N: an agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order to agree Example:It is hoped that a compromise will be reached in today's talks.
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Tremendously
Adv: to a very great amount or level, or extremely well Example: -We all enjoyed ourselves tremendously. -Our water resources are tremendously important.
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Hail
V: to call and attract the attention of someone Example:You wait here with our bags while I hail a taxi.
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Impasse
N: a situation in which progress is impossible, especially because the people involved cannot agree Example: reach an impasse: The dispute had reached an impasse, as neither side would compromise.
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Prone
Adj: likely to do, get, or suffer from something Example:As a child, he was prone to ear infections.
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Catastrophe
N: a sudden event that causes very great trouble or destruction Example: They were warned of the ecological catastrophe to come.
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Salvage
V: to try to make a bad situation better Example: -It was a desperate attempt to salvage the situation. -After the fraud scandal he had to make great efforts to salvage his reputation.
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Dissent
V: to disagree with other people about something Example: dissent from: Anyone wishing to dissent from the motion should now raise their hand.
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Dormant
Adj: Something that is dormant is not active or growing but has the ability to be active at a later time Example: -The long-dormant volcano has recently shown signs of erupting. -These investments have remained dormant for several years.
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Solidify
V: to become or make something become certain Example:He solidified his commitment to the treaty, giving a forceful speech in favour of it.
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Treaty
N: a written agreement between two or more countries, formally approved and signed by their leaders Example: -a peace treaty -the treaty on European Union
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Deplorable
Adj: very bad Example: -I thought his behaviour was absolutely deplorable. -They are forced to live in deplorable conditions.
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Negligently
Adv: in a way that does not show enough attention or care for something or someone that you are responsible for Example:The lawsuit says the defendants acted negligently.
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Crucial
Adj: extremely important or necessary Example: a crucial decision/question
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Precisely
Adv: exactly Example: -The fireworks begin at eight o'clock precisely. -What do you think the problem is, precisely?
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Simulator
N: a piece of equipment that is designed to represent real conditions, for example in an aircraft or spacecraft Example:People learning to fly often practise on a flight simulator.
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Administer
V: to manage or control the operation of something; govern: Example:The British administered Hong Kong for 99 years.
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Compulsory
Adj: If something is compulsory, you must do it because of a rule or law Example: -Swimming was compulsory at my school. -The law made wearing seat belts in cars compulsory.
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Presumably
Adv: used to say what you think is the likely situation Example: -They can presumably afford to buy a bigger apartment. -Presumably he just forgot to send the letter.
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Scrupulous
Adj: extremely honest Example:A scrupulous politician would not lie about her business interests.
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Requisite
Adj: necessary or needed for a particular purpose Example: -He lacked the requisite skills for the job. -The requisite number of countries have now ratified the convention.
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Debacle
N: a complete failure, especially because of bad planning and organization Example:The collapse of the company was described as the greatest financial debacle in US history.
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Envisage
V: to imagine or expect something in the future, especially something good Example:Train fare increases of 15 percent are envisaged for the next year.
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Palatable
Adj: If something is palatable, it is acceptable Example:The city council has tried to make property taxes more palatable by giving homeowners more time to pay them.
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Appease
V: to get rid of unpleasant feelings or make them less strong Example:We try to appease our guilty consciences by making donations to charity.
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Potent
Adj: very powerful, forceful, or effective Example:Surprise remains the terrorists' most potent weapon.
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Coalition
N: a group formed of different organizations or people who agree to act together, usually temporarily, to achieve something Example:a governing coalition

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