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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
if something happens
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skirmish
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
very interesting because of being unusual or not having an obvious answer
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Slack
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
(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
pleasant and friendly (cordial atmosphere/meeting/relationship)
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indecent
(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
not well known, difficult to understand
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pious
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
suffering from a disease
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deceased
(person) who has recently died
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locate
find the position of somebody or something
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localize
confine to a particular part or area
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luxurious
very rich and comfortable
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luxuriant
abundant in vegetation
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eminent
distinguished
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imminent
likely to happen soon
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capture
take a person or an animal prison
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captivate
fascinate
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reign
rule
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rein
a long narrow strap fastened to the bridle of a horse
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bridle
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
give an opinion on something or someone
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commend
praise
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illustrious
very famous and much admired, especially because of what you have achieved
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disreputable
that people do not respect or trust; considered to be bad, dangerous or dishonest
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reputed
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
unhappy, in a bad mood and not talking very much
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overcast
covered with clouds; not bright ( overcast sky/day)
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sullen
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
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
in a bad mood or not speaking because you are angry about something
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amiable
pleasant; friendly and easy to like
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gloomy
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
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
pleasant, friendly and easy to talk to
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downcast
(of eyes) looking down, (of a person or an expression) sad or depressed = dejected
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shady
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
critical of somebody/something; suggesting that somebody is guilty (damning criticism/evidence a damning conclusion/report)
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query
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
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
feeling or showing sympathy for people or animals who are suffering
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blare
to make a loud unpleasant noise ( blare out)
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blurb
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
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
-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
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
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
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
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
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
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
very important and needing immediate attention or action ( imperative (that…), imperative (to do something), expressing authority/an order
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futile
having no purpose because there is no chance of success ( futile attempt/exercise/gesture)
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intimidate
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
deserving praise and approval
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valour
great courage, especially in war
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stout
(of a person) rather fat = plump, strong and thick, brave and determined
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indecent
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
full of energy, excitement and happiness (exuberant personality/imagination), (of plants, etc.) strong and healthy; growing quickly and well

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