new Flashcards

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appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or unwise: a […] financial offer

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tempting

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to succeed in dealing with problems and difficulties: Women still have to {…} many {…} to gain equality.

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overcome obstacles

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a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do smth. The cash bonus provides a powerful {…} to workers.

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incentive

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to be unsure of something: I know how {…} you must {…}.

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feel uncertain

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to reject

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to turn down

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to make something start to happen or start to develop more quickly. The government’s attempt to {…} the economy has failed.

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kick-start

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to end communication or a relationship. Cause I know how hard it can be to {…} {…}.

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cut ties

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you cant expect to achieve anything if you never take any risks.

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nothing ventured, nothing gained

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