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strike v.

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to refuse to continue working because of an argument with an employer about working conditions, pay levels, or job losses

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strike n.

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a period of time when workers refuse to work because of an argument with an employer about working conditions, pay levels, or job losses

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consequence

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a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient

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bend v.

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to (cause to) curve

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bend n.

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a curved part of something

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bent

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past simple and past participle of bend

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be through (with)

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to be tired or bored with someone or an activity and so determined to leave: I can’t bear any more lies - we’re through. I’m through with gambling, I promise

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countryside

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land not in towns, cities, or industrial areas, that is either used for farming or left in its natural condition

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degree

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(an) amount or level of something

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hire v.

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to pay to use something for a short period

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hire n.

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an arrangement to use something by paying for it

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resource

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a useful or valuable possession or quality of a country, organization, or person

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go round

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1 to walk, drive, etc. round the outside of a place: Trucks must go round (the city centre). 2 to visit a place: Let’s go round to Charlotte’s house. —> COME ROUND 3 to be enough for everyone or everything: Is there enough food to go round?

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sheet

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a large piece of thin cloth used on a bed for sleeping on or under

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transform

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to change completely the appearance or character of something or someone, especially so that that thing or person is improved

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aircraft

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any vehicle, with or without an engine, that can fly, such as a plane or helicopter

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elderly

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polite word for old

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guard n.

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a person or group of people whose job is to protect a person, place, or thing from danger or attack, or to prevent a person such as a criminal from escaping

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guard v.

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to protect someone or something from being attacked or stolen

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reward n.

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something given in exchange for good behaviour or good work, etc.

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reward v.

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to give someone a reward

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species

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a set of animals or plants in which the members have similar characteristics to each other and can breed with each other

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trial

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the hearing of statements and showing of objects, etc. in a law court to judge if a person is guilty of a crime or to decide a case or a legal matter

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run away

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to run far away to avoid being caught, punished, etc: The dog took the meat and ran away

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league
a group of teams playing a sport who take part in competitions between each other
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pattern
a particular way in which something is done, is organized, or happens
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documentary
a film or television or radio programme that gives facts and information about a subject
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bridge
a structure that is built over a river, road, or railway to allow people and vehicles to cross from one side to the other
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attempt n.
the act of trying to do something, especially something difficult
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attempt v.
to try to do something, especially something difficult
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profile
a short description of someone's life, work, character, etc.
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committee
a small group of people chosen to represent a larger organization and either make decisions or collect information for it
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delicious
having a very pleasant taste or smell
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start off (with)
to start an activity: Let's start off with a vocabulary game, KICK, SET OFF
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evaluate
to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something
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vote n.
the act of showing your choice or opinion in an election or meeting by writing an X on an official piece of paper or putting your hand up
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vote v.
to express your choice or opinion, especially by officially writing a mark on a paper or by raising your hand or speaking in a meeting
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tank
a container that holds liquid or gas
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reservation
an arrangement in which something such as a seat on an aircraft or a table at a restaurant is kept for you
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occur
(especially of accidents and other unexpected events) to happen
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expand
to increase in size, number, or importance, or to make something increase in this way
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thief
a person who steals
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knock v.
to repeatedly hit something, producing a noise
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knock n.
a sudden short noise made when someone or something hits a surface
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entertainment
shows, films, television, or other performances or activities that entertain people, or a performance of this type
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entertain
to keep a group of people interested or enjoying themselves
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let someone down
to make someone feel disappointed because you didn't do something you promised: You've agreed to feed the cat while I'm away - don't let me down
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deserve
to have earned or to be given something because of the way you have behaved or the qualities you have
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injured
hurt or physically harmed
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permanent
lasting for a long time or for ever
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reveal
to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret
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stand v.
to be in a vertical state or to put into a vertical state, especially (of a person or animal) by making the legs straight
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stand n.
a large structure at a sports ground, usually with a sloping floor and sometimes a roof, where people either stand or sit to watch a sports event
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wire
a piece of thin metal thread that can be bent, used for fastening things and for making particular types of objects that are strong but can bend
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estate
a large area of land in the country that is owned by a family or an organization and is often used for growing crops or raising animals
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convinced
certain
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convince
to persuade someone or make someone certain
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consistent
always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way
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estimate v.
to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
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estimate n.
a guess of what the size, value, amount, cost, etc. of something might be
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peace
freedom from war and violence, especially when people live and work together happily without disagreements
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peaceful
without violence
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tight
(held or kept together) firmly or closely
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fall out (with) (over)
to have a quarrel and end a friendship: He's fallen out with his girfriend over the fact that he's often late. Noun: FALL-OUT
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peacock
a large bird, the male of which has very long tail feathers that it can spread out to show bright colours and patterns shaped like eyes
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take off
to remove something, especially clothes
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bend over

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