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excuse

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  1. To forgive someone for doing something that is not seriously wrong, such as being rude or careless.
    - Excuse me
    - Please excuse my bad handwriting.
  2. A reason you give to explain why you did something wrong.
    - What’s your excuse for being late this time?
    - I’m tired of listening to his excuses.
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leverage
ˈlev(ə)rij

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  1. Influence that you can use to make people do what you want
    - diplomatic leverage by the US
  2. the action, power, or use of a lever
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division
dəˈviZHən

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The act of separating something into two or more different parts, or the way these parts are separated or shared.

  • the division of words into syllables
  • the traditional division of labour between husband and wife.
  • Can he heal the deep divisions among Republican ranks?
  • The old class divisions had begun to break down.
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roll sth ↔ out

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  1. To make a new product available for people to buy or use.
    - The company expects to roll out the new software in September.
  2. To put something flat on the ground or a surface, when it was previously rolled into a tube shape.
    - We rolled out our sleeping bags under the stars.
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chor(s)

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  1. A small job that you have to do regularly, especially work that you do to keep a house clean.
    - everyday chores like shopping and housework
    - We share the domestic chores.
  2. Something you have to do that is very boring and unpleasant.
    - I find driving a real chore.
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concrete solution

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A real or specific solution to a problem.
- Looking for a concrete solution.
- I can offer a concrete solution right now.
- I can not offer any concrete solution right now.

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will never fly

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Will not work or will not be approved.
- The solution will never fly.
- I like that idea but it will never fly with the management.

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to consider

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Thinking about.
- We were kind of considering a 2-for-1 offer.

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be here any minute

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Will arrive very soon.
- He/She will be here any minute.

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outsell

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Sell more than others.

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rule of thumb

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A general principle or practical guideline based on experience rather than precise measurement.
e.g. Adding one teaspoon of salt per quart of water when boiling pasta.
- A good rule of thumb for watering plants is to check the soil moisture.

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the bottom line

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The most important point.

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perfectly good sth

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There is no problem with it. Just fine.
- A perfectly good reason.
- A perfectly good laptop

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dependable

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Able to be trusted and relied upon.
- Armin is dependable.

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I’m so excited about

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You are really happy that something is gonna happen.
- I’m so excited about our vacation next month.

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I’m really looking forward too

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You are happy that something is gonna happen. It’s a little bit less than excited.
- I’m really looking forward to seeing that movie.

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I can’t wait

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I’m so excited about…
- I’m so excited I can’t wait to see you.
- Hmm! smells delicious I can’t wait for dinner.

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dawn
dôn

dusk
dəsk

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The time at the beginning of the day when light first appears.
- The boats set off at dawn.

The time before it gets dark when the sky is becoming less bright.
- The street lights go on at dusk.

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lengthen
ˈleNGTHən

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To make something longer or to become longer.

  • In the spring when the days are lengthening.
  • Can you lengthen this skirt for me?
  • The days lengthened as summer approached.
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throw
THrō

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Propel (something) with force through the air by a movement of the arm and hand.

  • I threw a brick through the window.
  • Jeter’s throw to first base was too late.
  • That was a great throw!
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throw sb/sth ↔ out

throw somebody/something ↔ out

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  1. To get rid of something that you do not want or need.
  • We usually throw out all our old magazines.
  1. To make someone leave a place, school, or organization, especially because they have done something that is against the rules.
  • Nick got thrown out of college in the second year for taking drugs.
  • I knew he would never throw us out on the street (=make us leave our home when we have nowhere else to live).
  1. If people throw out a plan or suggestion, they refuse to accept it.
  • The idea was thrown out by the committee.
  • The bill was thrown out by the Senate.
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Do you mind …?

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Do you mind if I open the window?
No, I don’t mind.
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Of course not.

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neglect
nəˈɡlek(t)

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Fail to care for properly. The state or fact of being uncared for.

  • Animals dying through disease or neglect.
  • You neglect our advice at your peril.
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fatigue
fəˈtēɡ

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Extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness. Cause (someone) to feel tired or exhausted.
(exhaustion, tired, be exhausted, exhaust)

  • He was nearly dead with fatigue.
  • They were fatigued by their journey.
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engrossing
inˈɡrōsiNG

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Absorbing all one’s attention or interest.
(attractive)

  • The most engrossing parts of the book.
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confluence
ˈkänˌflo͞oəns

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  1. technical The place where two or more rivers flow together.
  • Here at the confluence of the Laramie and North Platte Rivers.
  1. formal A situation in which two or more things combine or happen at the same time.
  • A confluence of unhappy events.
  • A major confluence of the world’s financial markets.
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insist
inˈsist

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Demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal.

  • She insisted on carrying her own bag.
  • I’ll call him and cancel it, if you insist.
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circumstances

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A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.
(situation, condition, position)

  • We wanted to marry but circumstances didn’t permit.
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compelling
kəmˈpeliNG

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  • a compelling speaker
  • a compelling argument
  • a compelling speech
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compel
kəmˈpel

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Force or oblige (someone) to do something.
(enforce, force, insist on, impel)

  • They may compel a witness’s attendance at court by issue of a summons.
  • A sense of duty compelled Harry to answer her questions.
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struggle
ˈstrəɡ(ə)l

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verb Make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction.

  • Passengers struggle with bags and briefcases.
  • Many families struggle to make ends meet.
  • Before she could struggle, he lifted her up.
  • Politicians continued to struggle over familiar issues.

noun A forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack.

  • There were signs of a struggle and there was a lot of blood around.
  • The center is the result of the scientists’ struggle to realize their dream.
  • It was a struggle to make herself understood.
  • A power struggle for the leadership.
  • With a struggle, she pulled the stroller up the slope.
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pretend
prēˈtend

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verb
Speak and act so as to make it appear that something is the case when in fact it is not.

  • I closed my eyes and pretended I was asleep.
  • He cannot pretend to sophistication.
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won’t

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“won’t” is a contraction of “will not”

  • I won’t be able to attend the meeting tomorrow.
  • She won’t go to the party this weekend.
  • There won’t be any new.
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Here we go.

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“Here we go” is a common phrase used to indicate that something is about to begin or resume. It can be used in various contexts, such as starting a task, embarking on a journey, initiating an activity, or resuming a conversation. The tone can vary depending on the situation, ranging from enthusiastic to resigned or even sarcastic.

  • Here we go, off to our vacation!
  • Here we go, time to start the project.
  • Here we go again, back to work.
  • Here we go, the game is starting!
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obsessed
əbˈsest

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“Obsessed” is an adjective. It describes a state of being preoccupied or excessively focused on a particular person, thing, or activity. When someone is obsessed, they think about it constantly or have an intense enthusiasm or fixation.

Unable to stop thinking about something; too interested in or worried about something: Why are people so obsessed with money? As a society we’re obsessed by sex.

For example:
- “She is obsessed with that new TV show.”
- “He’s obsessed with getting everything perfect.”

In these sentences, “obsessed” describes the person’s intense and continual preoccupation with something.

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conduct
kənˈdʌkt

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verb
1. Organize and carry out.
(manage, direct, run)

  • ln the second trial he conducted his own defense.
  • My first attempt to conduct a great work.
  1. Lead or guide (someone) to or around a particular place.
    (escort, guide, lead)
  • He conducted us through his personal gallery of the Civil War.
  • Toscanini is coming to conduct.
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impair
imˈper

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verb
Weaken or damage something (especially a human faculty or function).
(destroy, damage, weaken, take down)

  • Drug use impairs job performance.
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mass

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constitute

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considerably soil the road

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excessive

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vulnerable
ˈvəlnər(ə)bəl

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adjective
Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

Susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm.

  • Small fish are vulnerable to predators.
  • We were in a vulnerable position.
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impairment
imˈpermənt

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noun
1. The state or fact of a faculty or function being weakened or damaged.

  • A degree of physical or mental impairment.
  • Increased impairment of the immune system.
  • People with a loss or impairment of the sense of smell.
  1. Reduction in the estimated or nominal value of an asset.
  • Impairment occurs when the fair value of a company’s financial assets falls below its book value
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veer
vir

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verb
Change direction suddenly.

  • An oil tanker that had veered off course.

noun
A sudden change of direction.

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burst

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exceed
ikˈsēd

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verb
Be greater in number or size than (a quantity, number, or other measurable thing).

  • Production costs have exceeded $60,000.
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freak
frēk

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freak out

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set off

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overly
ˈōvərlē

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adverb
too or very, excessively

  • Your views on economics are overly simplistic.
  • She was a jealous and overly possessive woman.
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even though

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emission

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nevertheless

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take part

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It would be nice if … .

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It would be nice if someone made tea.

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fluffy
‘fləfë

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adjective
of, like, or covered with fluff.
“a fluffy towel”

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should have …
could have …
would have … if …

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