Vocabulary Revision (Week 7) Flashcards
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but for sth
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except for sth
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to be symptomatic ___ sth
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to be symptomatic of sth (to be a symptom of sth)
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a pet peeve
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one’s favourite subject of casual complaint
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to reassure sb of sth
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to give sb confidence or faith in sth
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to form an opinion about sth
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to develop a judgment or view on something
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to fit in with sth
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to blend harmoniously with something
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tatty
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old, worn out or run down in appearance
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hustle
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busy and vigorous work
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sartorial
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related to fine clothing
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mediocrity
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a quality of being average or lacking excellence
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to find oneself doing sth
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to be in a situation, often unintentionally
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mediocre
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of average quality; not good or bad
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jaded
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lacking enthusiasm/excitement (due to overexposure)
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notorious
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famous for negative reasons; infamous
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to run dry (to go dry)
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to be depleted (as resource)
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catch-22
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a contradictory situation with no clear solution, often in the system
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a prerequisite
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a requirement
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to be a prerequisite for sth
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be necessary before something can happen
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an insistence ___ sth
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an insistence on sth
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a thirst ___ sth
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a thirst for sth
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a reason ___ sth
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a reason for sth / to do sth
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an interpretation ___ sth
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an interpretation of sth
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a taste ___ sth
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a taste in sth
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in contrast ___ sth
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in contrast with sth
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a talent ___ sth
a talent for sth
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a dress rehearsal
near-final practice before a performance
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to be in the limelight
to be the focus of (public) attention
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stage fright
nervousness before a performance
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a standing ovation
audience's applause while standing, expressing great approval
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to do sth on cue
to do something when required (even with little/no warning)
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emotional recall
reliving past emotions to enhance performance
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a curtain call
a performer’s final bow after a show
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an understudy
a replacement apprentice performer
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to underact/overact
to perform with too little or too much emotion
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a playwright
a person who writes plays
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a shipwright
a person who builds or repairs ships
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a queue
a line or sequence of people waiting
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to be in disbelief
to have difficulty accepting something as true
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penultimate
second to last in a sequence
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antepenultimate
third to last in a sequence
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to converge
to come together a single point and become one
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an adaptation of sth
a modified version of something (usually across format/platform/language/etc.)
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questionable
possibly inappropriate
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unprecedented
never done or known before
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a precedent
an earlier example that guides future actions
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to find sth (adj.)
to view sth to have a quality of (adj.)
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to be recognized as sth
socially accepted as sth
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to be recognizable as sth
having a familiar or identifiable quality of sth
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to adapt to sth
to change oneself to better fit into sth
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to adopt sth
to make sth one's own
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to be hard-pressed
to be pressured
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to counteract sth
to act against sth (a previous action) to neutralize its effect
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a sedentary lifestyle
an inactive lifestyle with little physical activity
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to tag along with sb to sth
to accompany sb to sth (often without proper invitation)
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to thrive on sth
to be successful or well thanks to sth; to enjoy sth greatly
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to be passable as sth
to be adequately or acceptably similar to sth
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to retain sth
to keep sth or not lose sth
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to hark back to sth
to revisit or refer to sth from the past
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to yet to do sth
to not have done something yet
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the minute sb does sth / has done sth
as soon as sb does sth / has done sth
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a track record
history of achievements or past performance
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to turn sth out
to produce or create something, often quickly
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"to name a few" (adv.)
(expression used to give examples)
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to boast sth
to proudly show sth; to be well known for sth
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to brag about sth
to talk proudly, often arrogantly, about sth
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to flaunt sth
to show off something to impress others
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to tout sth
to promote or praise something enthusiastically
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to be (highly) touted
to be considered (very) valuable
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to provide sb ___ sth
to provide sb with sth
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to allow ___ sth
to allow for sth
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to deliver ___ sth
to deliver sth
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to enable ___ sth
to enable sth
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to g___ a grounding/experience
to gain a grounding/experience
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cutting edge
highly advanced, innovative, or pioneering
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to point sth out
to highlight or draw attention to something
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to may/could/might well do/be sth
to be quite likely to do/be sth
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to resonate ___ sth
to resonate with sth
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to thrive ___ sth
to thrive on sth
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to be hard-pressed ___ sth
to be hard-pressed to do sth / for sth
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to get one's teeth into sth
to tackle or engage deeply in something challenging
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to work towards sth
to make efforts or progress toward a goal
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to take to sth
to start liking or becoming skilled at something
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to play sth by ear
to act without a fixed plan; improvise
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to change one's tune
to alter one's opinion or position (often drastically or unexpectedly)
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to ring a bell
to seem familiar or recognizable
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to pull out all stops
to use maximum effort or resources
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to be h___ competitive
to be highly competitive
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subtleties
small, delicate details or nuances
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a setback
a problem or delay hindering progress
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deafening
extremely loud or overwhelming in sound
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to come cheap
to be inexpensive or affordable
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to sample sth
to try or test something briefly
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to reach a wider audience
to connect with more diverse or numerous people
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to m___ a significant progress ___ sth
to make a significant progress in sth
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to set the bar (high/low)
to establish a standard or expectation (high/low)
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to dabble with sth
to try something casually or sporadically
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an e___ of access
an ease of access
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to falter
to hesitate, weaken, or lose momentum
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rambunctious
energetic, noisy, and difficult to control
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in turn (adv.)
consequently or as a result
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to be bound to do/be sth
to be certain to happen
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to (just) about to do sth
to be (very) close to doing sth
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to stand to do/be sth
to be likely to do/be something
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to turn up (show up) at sth
to appear or arrive at a place
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to have come a long way
to have made significant improvement or progress
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to r___ money/funds
to raise money/funds
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to g___ interest
to generate interest
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to i___ coma/pain
to induce coma/pain
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an inducement
sth that leads to an action; a motivation to act
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to be alleged to do/be sth
to be accused of wrongdoing, often without proof
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to go off
(as a phone/alarm) to ring
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to take off
(as progress) to become successful; (as an aeroplane) to achieve lift
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to have had enough (of sth)
to no longer be able to tolerate or endure something
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to be intent on doing sth
to be determined to achieve something
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to step into the spotlight
to gain public attention or focus
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a stint (a run)
a short, defined period of activity or work (e.g. a 10-year stint, one's first/second stint)
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to be lined up to do sth
to be scheduled to do something
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to make a comeback
to regain success or popularity
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to surge
to rise suddenly or powerfully
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to resurge
to return or revive after a decline
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resurgent
continuing to revive after a period of inactivity
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a tributary
a river or stream flowing into a larger body
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to ravage sth
to severely damage or devastate something
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clamour (to clamour)
loud indistinct sound (usually of people)
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enmeshed
tangled or deeply involved in something complicated
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to dredge sth up
to dig sth up (old memories, buried objects, etc.)
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a concession
a compromise or acknowledgment of the opponent in argument
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to concede
to acknowledge the opponent's point in argument
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to keep track of sth
to monitor or maintain awareness of something
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self-sufficient
independent and able to provide for oneself
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wilderness
uncultivated, natural area with minimal human presence
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lavish
extravagant, luxurious, or over-the-top
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to lavish A with B
to generously give A an abundance of B
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to wallow in sth
to lie in water; to indulge in negative emotions (e.g. sadness)
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to strut
to walk proudly or confidently
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to originate ___ sth
to originate in sth
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to date back to sth
to come from a specific past time
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to ___ harm to sb
to do/bring harm to sb
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to be good/bad ___ sb/sth
to be good/bad for sb/sth
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"sb was ___ (blame) for sth"
"sb was to blame for sth"
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to harness sth
to control and utilize something (e.g. resource, power, etc.)
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a harness
a device for securing or controlling
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harnessing
act of utilizing or controlling something effectively
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untapped
not yet utilized or exploited
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backbreaking
physically demanding or exhausting
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tranquil
calm, peaceful, and serene
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tranquility
the state of being calm or peaceful
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a deterrent to/against sth
something that discourages action or behavior
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straightforward
simple, clear, or easy to understand
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solidarity
unity or mutual support within a group
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to fret
to worry or feel anxious
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surmountable
able to be overcome or dealt with successfully
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surmountable (neg.)
insurmountable
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solace
comfort or consolation in a time of distress
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pronouncement
formal announcement or declaration
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fabrication
1. false or made-up information; 2. process of making something
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to erode
to gradually wear away or diminish sth
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prose
written language
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jargon
specialized terms used by a specific group or profession
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hitherto
up until now; previously
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hackneyed
overused and unoriginal
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unassailable
unable to be questioned
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to own up to sth
to admit responsibility for sth
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to deface sth
to damage sth's appearance
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to the best of one's knowledge
as far as one knows
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to stand/stick ___ sb
to stand/stick by sb
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to stick ___ sth
to stick with sth
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to cling to/onto sth
to hold on to sth; to not abandon sth
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to go through with sth
carry out or complete something, despite difficulty
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"however (adj.) it may seem"
no matter how (adj.) it appears
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alien
foreign, unfamiliar, or strange
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to liken A to B
compare A to B as being similar
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revelation
surprising fact or discovery, often previously unknown
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to ___ notice of sth
to take notice of sth
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ordinary (neg.)
extraordinary
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"I'd like ___ sth"
"I'd like to do sth"
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to ___ a lack of sth
to have a lack of sth
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for darkness to f___
for darkness to fall
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to do sth as a last resort
to do sth as a final option
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to prepare ___ sth
to prepare for sth
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a preparation ___ sth
a preparation for sth
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to ___ effort / to ___ an effort
to put in effort / to make an effort
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to ___ care
to take care
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for care to ___ ___ sth
for care to go into sth
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a hypochondriac
a person excessively worried about their health
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to put up with sth
to tolerate or endure something unpleasant
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to pop into sth
to enter or visit briefly
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"for all we know"
"as far as we know"
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to seem/appear (adj.) to sb
to give the impression of being (adj.) for sb
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more often than not
usually
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to be at ease
feel comfortable or relaxed
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enduring
lasting over time; persistent
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trivial
of little importance or value
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mundane
ordinary, dull, or lacking excitement
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a museum p___
a museum piece
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a notion
an idea, belief, or concept
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a proposition
a statement or suggestion to be considered
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a premise
an assumption forming the basis of an argument
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to shrivel
to wither or become smaller and wrinkled
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to crumble into sth
break apart or fall into sth
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to stem from sth
originate from or be caused by something
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to crumble ___ sth
to crumble into sth
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to stem ___ sth
to stem from sth
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a stigma
a negative association
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an intervention
an act of becoming involved to change an outcome
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strictly speaking
in the most accurate or specific sense
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to enumerate
to list or mention things one by one
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initiative / an initiative
ability to act independently / organized effort to achieve a goal
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pervasive
spreading widely throughout an area or group
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a shortcoming
fault, flaw, or weakness in someone or something
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sb's chance ___ ___ sth
sb's chance of doing sth
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for explanation to be ___
for explanation to be given
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a prospect of sb doing sth
likelihood of someone achieving something
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"only time will tell"
"it is uncertain"
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to ___ no mention of sth
to make no mention of sth
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have no intention ___ ___ sth
have no intention of doing sth
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to be on the point ___ ___ sth
to be on the point of doing sth (to be on the verge of doing sth)
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to ___ no difference to sb
to make no difference to sb
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to ___ an impression on sb
to make an impression on sb
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to come to terms with sth
accept or reconcile with something
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to ___ difficulty (in) doing sth
to have difficulty (in) doing sth
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decimation
severe destruction or reduction of something
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proliferation
rapid increase or spread of something
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capture -> (n.)
captivity
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to carry on doing sth
to continue performing or engaging in something
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to h___ invest in sth
to heavily invest in sth
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to be driven by sth
to be motivated or propelled by something
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a credential
a qualification or achievement proving ability
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to run on sth
to operate or function using something
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to be devoted to sth
to be committed or dedicated to something
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to have/get sth done
to arrange for sth to be done
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to have sb do sth
to instruct sb to do sth
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to get sb to do sth
to persuade sb to do sth
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to get sth done
to ensure a task or work is completed
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to have/get sb doing sth
to cause someone to begin doing something
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emotional intelligence
the ability to understand and manage emotions in self and others
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imperative (adj.)
absolutely necessary or urgent
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an imperative
a crucial or urgent requirement
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to antagonize sb
to create hostility and annoyance in sb
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just (adj.)
fair and morally right
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justified
having a valid reason or explanation
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to c___ to an end
to come to an end
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to set about doing sth
to begin or start something
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to be absorbed ___ sth
to be absorbed in sth
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to be captivated ___ sth
to be captivated by sth
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to be preoccupied ___ sth
to be preoccupied with sth
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to be enthralled ___ sth
to be enthralled by sth
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to take up sth
to begin a new activity
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effectively
practically; in effect (only)
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a s___ illness
a severe illness
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evidence ___ sth
evidence of sth
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a witness ___ sth
a witness to sth (as a person)
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to b___ witness to sth
to bear witness to sth
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a proof ___ sth
a proof of sth
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a testimony ___ sth
a testimony to sth
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austere
simple, strict, or lacking luxury
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oppression
abuse of power to restrict others' freedom/rights/etc.
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in unison with sth
acting together harmoniously with sth
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to take on sth
to accept a task or responsibility
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to restore A to B
to return A to B (its original state)
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at the expense of sth
by sacrificing sth
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to gain ground
to make progress or advance
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to buy into sth
to believe, support or participate in something
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knock-on effect
secondary, indirect consequence
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to dispel sth
to remove sth's effect
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to reap sth
to harvest or obtain something
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to r___ the benefits of sth
to reap the benefits of sth
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inhibited
restrained or unable to act freely
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inhibition
restraint or suppression of behavior
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reticence
reluctance to speak or express oneself; the quality of being reserved
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a remedy for sth
a solution or cure for something
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to inquire/enquire about sth
to ask for information about sth
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to query sb on sth
to ask someone about something
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detrimental
harmful or damaging
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to be detrimental to sth
to cause harm or damage to sth
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a pastime
a leisure activity or hobby
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malicious
intending harm or evil
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in the same ballpark
approximately similar in amount or range
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a ballpark figure
an approximate estimate
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vehemently
with intense resistance or insistence
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to be v___ against sth
to be vehemently against sth
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to v___ deny sth
to vehemently deny sth
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frivolous
lacking seriousness or authenticity
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a f___ claim
a false/frivolous claim
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ungrounded
lacking a basis or justification
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ingenuity
inventiveness and creativity
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to navigate an issue
to manage or deal with an issue
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dynamic meditation
active meditation involving movement or activity
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to permeate sth
to spread through something completely
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to brush through sth
to move through something with light resistance (as if a brush through hair)
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a brush with sth
a brief encounter or experience with sth
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to have a brush with sth
to experience something briefly, often unpleasant
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to nag
to annoyingly complain repeatedly
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nagging
persistent and annoying
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to seep into sth
to gradually enter or spread into something
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paramount
most important; supreme
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immediacy
urgency or directness
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precarious
unstable or risky
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to be conducive to sth
to help make something possible
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salient
most noticeable or important
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a lapse in sth
a temporary failure in the continuation of sth
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fallible
capable of making mistakes
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infallible
incapable of being wrong
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to take precedence over sth
to be more important than something else
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mundane
ordinary or dull
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a dependant
someone financially reliant on another
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to be representative of sth
to exemplify or symbolize something
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compulsive
uncontrollable or irresistible
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to predate sth
to exist before something
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inconclusive
(as research, etc.) not decisive or final
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to popularise sth
to make sth popular
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feasibility
possibility or practicality
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representational
depicting sth in reality
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representative
typical or symbolic of something
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to be outdated
to no longer be relevant or modern
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to enclose sth
to surround or contain something
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to entail sth
to involve or require something
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to imply sth
to suggest sth without stating directly
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to ___ a problem ___ sth
to have a problem doing/with sth
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discrepancy
an inconsistency between what is believed and what is real
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to be associated ___ sth
to be associated with sth
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to be compared ___ sth
to be compared to sth
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to compare A with/and B
to examine similarities and differences between A and B
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to compare A to B
to liken A to B
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to refrain from doing sth
to avoid or stop oneself from doing something
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scarce
rare due to low quantity available
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rare
uncommon due to being infrequently found
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a reign
a ruler's period of power
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a rein
a strap controlling a horse
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to faze sb
to unsettle or disturb someone
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a prey
an animal hunted by predators
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guerilla
irregular warfare or its fighter
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fowl
a domesticated bird
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buoy
a floating marker in water
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a principle
a fundamental belief or rule
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principal
most important
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to compliment sth
to praise something
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to complement sth
to enhance or complete something (complementary = free of charge)
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stationery
writing materials and office supplies
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stationary
not moving
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to assent
to agree or approve
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to dissent
to disagree
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to bide time
to wait patiently
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disinterested
neutral and unbiased
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uninterested
lacking interest
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exhaustive
thorough and complete
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historical
related to past events
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historic
significant; important in history
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to make for sth
to result in sth or to have the quality of sth
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eclectic
drawing from various sources
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quirky
unconventional or unusual (in a lighthearted way)
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an endeavor
a task that requires effort
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intricate
complex and detailed
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competence
the ability to do something well
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competency
a skill or qualification
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succinct
brief and clear
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to have a knack for sth
to have natural skill in sth
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daunting
intimidating due to perceived difficulty
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to keep sb on tenterhooks
to keep someone anxious or uncertain (= to keep sb on their toes/at the edge of their seat)
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intrinsic
naturally belonging to something
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inherent
naturally belonging to something
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indefatigable
persisting tirelessly
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to slip ___ ___ sth
to slip out of sth
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to fade ___
to fade away
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to creep ___ sth
to creep into/up to sth
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to stray ___ sth
to stray from/away from sth
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steadfast
firm and unwavering
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stalwart
loyal and strong
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to ___ the honour of ___ sth
to have the honour of doing sth
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___ the credit ___ sth (= thanks to sth)
to the credit of sth
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to ___ credit ___ sth (= to be acknowledged for sth)
to take credit for sth
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to put sth forward/forth
to suggest or propose something (theory, proposal, etc.)
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to draw sth up
to create or prepare something as a draft
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to lay sth out
to arrange or explain something (plans, etc.)
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to be e___/w___ convincing
to be entirely/wholly convincing
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a hype ___ sth
a hype around sth
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a craze ___ sth
a craze for sth
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to ___ sth into account (= to consider sth)
to take sth into account
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to account ___ sth (= to explain sth)
to account for sth
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to be brought up
to be mentioned or raised
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to bring sth to sb's attention
to inform someone about something
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a marked rise in sth
a noticeable increase
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to do sth ___ the fear of sth
to do sth for the fear of sth
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to do sth ___ fear
to do sth out of fear
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to own up to sth
to admit responsibility for sth
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mountainous t___
mountainous terrain
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d___ undergrowth
dense undergrowth
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a q___village
a quaint village
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b___ landscape
barren landscape
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pristine
pure, clean, and untouched
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lush v___
lush vegetation
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luxuriant
rich and abundant in growth or detail
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bucolic
relating to countryside life; rustic
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bustling
full of energy, noise, and activity
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along with sth
in addition to something
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to hold sth back
to restrain or suppress something
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to be capable ___ sth
to be capable of doing sth
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to draw a clear d___
to draw a clear distinction
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to t__ offense ___ sth
to take offense to sth (= to be offended by sth)
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to tire of sth
to become bored or fed up by sth
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continuously
without interruption or stopping
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continually
repeatedly and frequently
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compulsory
required or mandatory by rule or law
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to relish sth
to deeply enjoy or take pleasure in something
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grimy
covered in dirt or grime; filthy
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fraught
filled with tension, danger, or anxiety
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to be fraught with sth
to be full of something undesirable
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a far cry from sth
very different from something
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a vagabond
wandering person without a settled home
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an old chestnut
tired or overused story or idea
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an allure of sth
an appealing or attractive quality of sth
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a hub of sth
center of sth's activity
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to set sth up
to arrange or establish something
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to set A apart from B
to distinguish A from B
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to sign up for sth
to enroll or register for something
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to date (adv.)
up until now or the present time
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to indulge in sth
to allow oneself a luxury or pleasure of sth
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to indulge sb
to humor sb (= "to hear sb out")
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repercussions
unintended consequences or results
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to exacerbate sth
to make something worse or more severe
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to reduce A to B
to simplify or diminish A into B
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reductive
oversimplifying something complex
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to address sth
to deal with or discuss an issue
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to do sth a___ sth
to do sth about sth
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to coagulate
to thicken or solidify (usually a liquid: e.g. blood)
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to enrich sth
to improve or add value to something
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to underlie sth
to form the foundation or hidden cause of sth
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to have a desire ___ sth
to have a desire to do sth
429
to have an interest ___ sth
to have an interest in doing sth
430
to exert A on B
to apply A(force or influence) on B
431
to come as a surprise to sb
to be unexpected for someone
432
unanimous
fully agreed upon by all involved
433
to entertain sth
to consider or think about something seriously
434
to entertain a/an ___
to entertain an idea/thought/etc.
435
to heed sb's advice
to listen seriously and follow sb's advice
436
to pay heed to sth
to carefully take notice of something
437
to be ___ with a challenge/difficulty/opposition/etc.
to be met with a challenge/difficulty/opposition/etc.
438
to have difficulties ___ sth
to have difficulties doing sth / in doing sth / with sth
439
to be taken in by sth
to be deceived or fooled by something
440
to sustain a loss/losses of sth
to suffer damage or financial loss of sth
441
to give sb a free rein
to allow someone total freedom
442
to be easy on the eyes
pleasant or attractive to look at
443
to devise sth
to invent or create something with planning
444
a new lease of life
a renewed chance
445
murky
opaque or unclear
446
speculation -> (adj.)
speculative
447
an expectancy
anticipation or hope for something
448
a capacity ___ sth
a capacity for sth
449
a faculty of sth
an inherent skill or ability for sth
450
to that extent/degree
to the specified level or amount
451
to give rise to sth
to cause or lead to something
452
anything a___ a___
anything at all
453
a s___ distance of sth
a striking/stroking distance of sth
454
to join forces with sb
to collaborate or unite with someone
455
to be billed as sth
to be advertised or promoted as something
456
to c___ sth on camera
to capture sth on camera
457
m___ biology
study of ocean organisms and ecosystems
458
to be in hand
to be of immediate consideration
459
to go hand in hand with sth
to be closely connected or correlated with sth
460
to be ___ danger of sth
to be in danger of sth
461
to be ___ risk of sth
to be at risk of sth
462
to be transfixed by sth
to be completely absorbed or fascinated by something
463
to be fixated on sth
to be obsessively focused on something
464
a peril
a serious and immediate danger
465
to be qualified ___ sth
to be qualified for/to do sth
466
to qualify sth
to give quality to sth / to modify the meaning of something
467
to nominate sb to do sth
to suggest someone for a role or task
468
to resolve to do sth
to make a firm decision to do something
469
to be susceptible to sth
likely to be influenced or harmed by something
470
to stay abreast of sth
to remain informed about something
471
to oscillate between A and B
to have a hard time choosing between two options
472
"It is no use ___ sth"
"It is no use doing sth"
473
"There is no point ___ sth"
"There is no point (in) doing sth"
474
to resent sth
to feel anger or bitterness toward something
475
to resent doing sth
to dislike or feel angry about doing something
476
to manage to do sth
to succeed in doing something, despite difficulty
477
to suceed ___ sth
to suceed in (doing) sth
478
social unrest
public dissatisfaction leading to disruption or protest
479
a means to an end
a method used to achieve a goal; not the goal itself
480
a virtue
a positive or admirable quality
481
virtuous
having high character
482
to intend to do sth
to plan or have the purpose to do something
483
to wind down
to gradually relax or reduce activity
484
to have an/no intention ___ sth
to have an/no intention of doing sth
485
to wind sb up
to make someone upset or annoyed
486
to be dead set on sth
to be determined or strongly focused on something
487
to steer clear of sth
to avoid or stay away from something
488
to shift (away) from sth
to move or change direction from something (ideals, values, goals, etc.)
489
by n_______ (fixed adv.)
by necessity
490
an advent of sth
the arrival/beginning of something (inventions, innovations, etc.)
491
an upshot of sth
the result or consequence of something
492
an onset of sth
the beginning or start of something
493
to break free from sth
to escape or liberate oneself from something
494
an abode
a home
495
a h___abode
a humble abode
496
to be interspersed by sth
to be separated by sth in intervals
497
to be interspersed with sth
to be diversified by the addition of sth in schedule/interval/procedure/etc.
