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adventurous

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willing to take risks and try new ideas; enjoying being in new, exciting situations, full of new, exciting or dangerous experiences

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brave

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willing to do things that are difficult, dangerous or painful; not afraid

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chivalrous

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polite, kind and behaving with honour, especially towards women = gallant

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bold

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brave and confident; not afraid to say what you feel or to take risks

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daring

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brave; willing to do dangerous or unusual things; involving danger or taking risks

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defy

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to refuse to obey or show respect for somebody in authority, a law, a rule, etc., to successfully resist something to a very unusual degree, defy belief, explanation, description, etc. to be impossible or almost impossible to believe, explain, describe, etc.

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fearless

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not afraid, in a way that people admire

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intrepid

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very brave; not afraid of danger or difficulties

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courageous

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showing courage, more than brave, adding a moral element to his/her deeds

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deed

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an intentional act, especially a very bad or very good one

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audacious

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willing to take risks or to do something that shocks people

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decorum

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polite behaviour that is appropriate in a social situation

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dashing

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(usually of a man) attractive and full of confidence

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valiant

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very brave or determined

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gregarious

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liking to be with other people, (of animals or birds) living in groups

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savour

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to enjoy the full taste of something, especially by eating or drinking it slowly, to enjoy a feeling or an experience completely

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relish

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to get great pleasure from something; to want very much to do or have something

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loath

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not willing to do something

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hindrance

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a person or thing that makes it more difficult for somebody to do something or for something to happen (hindrance to something/somebody), the act of making it more difficult for somebody to do something or for something to happen

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reside

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to live in a particular place

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hassle

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a situation that is annoying because it involves doing something difficult or complicated that needs a lot of effort, a situation in which people disagree, argue or annoy you

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handicap

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(old-fashioned, usually offensive) a permanent physical or mental condition that makes it difficult to do some things that most other people can do

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prolong

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to make something last longer

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eminent

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famous and respected, especially in a particular profession, unusual; excellent

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In the event of sth

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if something happens

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skirmish

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a short fight between small groups of soldiers, etc., especially one that is not planned, a short argument, especially between political opponents

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intriguing

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very interesting because of being unusual or not having an obvious answer

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Slack

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not stretched tight, not having many customers or sales; not busy, not putting enough care, attention or energy into something and so not doing it well enough

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ingenious

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(of an object, a plan, an idea, etc.) very suitable for a particular purpose and resulting from clever new ideas, (of a person) having a lot of clever new ideas and good at inventing things
clever & skillful (n. ingenuity)
not attempting to deceive or conceal; innocent (n. ingenuousness)

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cordial

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pleasant and friendly (cordial atmosphere/meeting/relationship)

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indecent

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(of behaviour, talk, etc.) thought to be morally offensive, especially because it involves sex or wearing no clothes, (of clothes) showing parts of the body that are usually covered, not appropriate or suitable

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obscure

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not well known, difficult to understand

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pious

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having or showing a deep respect for God and religion, (disapproving) pretending to be religious, moral or good in order to impress other people, pious hope: something that you want to happen but is unlikely to be achieved

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diseased

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suffering from a disease

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deceased

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(person) who has recently died

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locate

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find the position of somebody or something

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localize

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confine to a particular part or area

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luxurious

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very rich and comfortable

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luxuriant

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abundant in vegetation

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eminent

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distinguished

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imminent

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likely to happen soon

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capture

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take a person or an animal prison

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captivate

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fascinate

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reign

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rule

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rein

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a long narrow strap fastened to the bridle of a horse

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bridle

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a set of leather bands, attached to reins, which is put around a horse’s head and used for controlling it

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comment

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give an opinion on something or someone

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commend

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praise

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illustrious

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very famous and much admired, especially because of what you have achieved

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disreputable

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that people do not respect or trust; considered to be bad, dangerous or dishonest

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reputed

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generally thought to be something or to have done something, although this is not certain
reputed (to be something)
reputed (to have done something)

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morose

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unhappy, in a bad mood and not talking very much

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overcast

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covered with clouds; not bright ( overcast sky/day)

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sullen

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in a bad mood and not speaking, either on a particular occasion or because it is part of your character, (of the sky or weather) dark and unpleasant

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sullen

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in a bad mood and not speaking, either on a particular occasion or because it is part of your character, (of the sky or weather) dark and unpleasant

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sulky

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in a bad mood or not speaking because you are angry about something

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amiable

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pleasant; friendly and easy to like

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gloomy

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nearly dark, or badly lit in a way that makes you feel sad (gloomy room/atmosphere)=depressing, sad and without hope = glum, without much hope of success or happiness in the future (a gloomy picture of ) = depressing

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moody

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having moods that change quickly and often, =grumpy= angry or upset, often for no particular reason, (of a film, piece of music or place) suggesting particular emotions, especially sad ones

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affable = genial

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pleasant, friendly and easy to talk to

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downcast

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(of eyes) looking down, (of a person or an expression) sad or depressed = dejected

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shady

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protected from direct light from the sun by trees, buildings, etc., (of a tree, etc.) providing shade from the sun, (informal) seeming to be dishonest or illegal

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damning

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critical of somebody/something; suggesting that somebody is guilty (damning criticism/evidence
a damning conclusion/report)

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query

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a question, especially one asking for information or expressing a doubt about something, a question mark to show that something has not been finished or decided

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complacent

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too satisfied with yourself or with a situation, so that you do not feel that any change is necessary; showing or feeling complacency (complacent about somebody/something)

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compassionate

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feeling or showing sympathy for people or animals who are suffering

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blare

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to make a loud unpleasant noise ( blare out)

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blurb

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a short description of a book, a new product, etc., written by the people who have produced it, that is intended to attract your attention and make you want to buy it

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cluck

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when a chicken clucks, it makes a series of short low sounds, to make a short low sound with your tongue to show that you feel sorry for somebody or that you think something is bad

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prod

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-to push somebody/something with your finger or with a pointed object
(prod somebody/something (+ adv./prep.)
prod at somebody/something
prod somebody/something + adj
- to try to make somebody do something, especially when they are unwilling
prod somebody into something
prod somebody into doing something
prod (somebody) + speech
prod somebody to do something

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emblem

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emblem (of something) a design or picture that represents a country or an organization, emblem (of something) something that represents a perfect example or a principle

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lump

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a piece of something hard or solid, usually without a particular shape, (= an area that is larger and rounder than normal) under the skin, sometimes a sign of serious illness, a heavy, lazy or stupid person
have, etc. a lump in your throat: to feel pressure in the throat because you are very angry or emotional
take your lumps: to accept bad things that happen to you without complaining

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recede

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to move gradually away from somebody or away from a previous position, (especially of a problem, feeling or quality) to become gradually weaker or smaller, to stop growing at the front of the head (receding hair/a receding hairline), a receding chin a chin (= part of the face below the mouth) that slopes backwards towards the neck

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exclude

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exclude something (from something): to deliberately not include something in what you are doing or considering; to prevent somebody/something from entering a place or taking part in something, to decide that something is not possible

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repress

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to try not to have or show an emotion, a feeling, etc., to use political and/or military force to control a group of people and limit their freedom

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exceed

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to be greater than a particular number or amount, to do more than the law or an order (=excess), etc. allows you to do, to be better than expected (surpass)

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imperative

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very important and needing immediate attention or action ( imperative (that…), imperative (to do something), expressing authority/an order

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futile

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having no purpose because there is no chance of success ( futile attempt/exercise/gesture)

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intimidate

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intimidate somebody (into something/into doing something) to frighten or threaten somebody so that they will do what you want,

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commendable

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deserving praise and approval

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valour

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great courage, especially in war

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stout

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(of a person) rather fat = plump, strong and thick, brave and determined

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indecent

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thought to be morally offensive, especially because it involves sex or wearing no clothes, showing parts of the body that are usually covered, not appropriate or suitable

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exuberant

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full of energy, excitement and happiness (exuberant personality/imagination), (of plants, etc.) strong and healthy; growing quickly and well

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