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1
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pinnacle - viršūnė

A

the most important/successful part of sth

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point out-nurodyti-atkreipti dėmesį į

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to mention sth in order to give information about sth to sb or make them notice it

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preface-įžanga

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an introduction

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protagonst-pagr. veikėjas

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the main character in a play, film, movie

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quirky - keistas

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an aspect of sb’s personality, behaviour that is a little strange

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riveting - užkabinantis

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very interesting, exciting in a way that it holds your attention completely

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ruthless - negailestingas

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determined to get what you want and not caring if you hurt other people

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slip on

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to put clothes on or to take them off quickly and easily

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spine

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the narrow part of the cover of a book that the pages are joined to

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10
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switch on-įjungti

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to turn on a light, machine, etc. off/on by pressing a button or switch

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take your point-priimti idėją/nuomonę

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accept the validity of someone’s idea or argument

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thanks in advance- iš anksto ačiū

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used to show that you are grateful to sb for sth they have done

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the point is - esmė yra

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stating in your opinion the meaning about what is actually happening

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14
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throw on-užsimesti

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to put on a piece of clothing quickly and carelessly

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title page - titulinis puslapis

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a page at the front of a book that has the title and the author’s name on it

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16
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too much information

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an expression indicating that someone has revealed information that is too personal and made the listener or reader uncomfortable

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17
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touching - paliečiantis

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causing feelings of pity or sympathy;making you feel emotional

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18
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transcend - peržengęs

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to be or go beyond the usual limits

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turn on

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to start sth by pressing a switch or a button

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up to a point - iki tam tikro taško

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to some degree but not completely

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urge on - raginti

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to encourage sb to do sth or support them so that they do it better

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22
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villain - blogietis

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the main bad character in a story, play, etc.

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23
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you only live once

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motto to convey that one should take risks because and live life to the fullest because you probably won’t get another chance to do it

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abuse

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rude and offensive remarks

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25
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add on

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to make an addition to sth

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as far as i know

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used to say that you think, believe, remember sth but you are not sure, because you don’t know all the facts

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as soon as possible

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as quickly, much, soon as you can

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at some point

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a non-specific time in the future

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back cover

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a book that has a stiff cover

30
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bibliography

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a list of books used by sb writing an article, story

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by the way

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used to introduce sth(comment/question) that is not directly connected to what you’ve been talking about

32
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bye for now

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used to express good wishes when parting or at the end of a conversation

33
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carry on

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to continue without stopping

34
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cheer on

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to give shouts of encouragement to sb in a race or competition.

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chilling

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frightening, usually because it contains sth violent, cruel

36
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cling on

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to be unwilling to stop doing sth, get rid of sth

37
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come on

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used in orders to make sb hurry, try harder

38
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complex

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containing/having a lot of different parts and things that are connected together

39
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contents page

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a list of the different sections that are contained in a book

40
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dust jacket

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a paper cover on a book that protects it but can be removed

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empower

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to give sb the power, authority to do sth

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enable

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to make it possible for sb to do sth

43
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enclose

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to build a fence, wall around sth

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encourage

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to give sb hope, courage, support

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enlarge

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to make sth larger

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ensure

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to make sure that something happens or is definite

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entitle

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to give sb the right to do / have sth

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entrust

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to make sb responsible for doing sth, taking care of sb

49
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expressive

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able to or showing your feelings, thoughts

50
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for what it’s worth

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used to emphasize that something is only your own opinion or suggestions and might not be very helpful

51
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for your information

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used to tell sb that they are wrong about sth

52
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from my point of view

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your own judgement, opinion about sth

53
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front cover

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a book cover is any protective covering used to bind together the pages of a book

54
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glossary

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a list of special, technical words, especially those in a particular text, explaining their meanings

55
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go on

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to continue

56
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gripping

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exciting or interesting in a way that keeps your attention

57
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hardback

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a book that has a stiff cover

58
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index

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a list of names, topics, reffered to in a book, usually arranged at the end of the book in an alphabetical order or listed in separate files or books

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insightful

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showing a clear understanding of a person or situation

60
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intricate

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having a lot of different parts and small details that fit together

61
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keep on

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to speak to sb often and in an annoying way about sth/sb

62
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laugh out loud

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extremely funny

63
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live on

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to have enough money for the basic things you need to live

64
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meaningful

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intended to express sth to sb or communicate without any words being spoken.

65
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move on

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to start doing / discussing sth new

66
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moving

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causing you to have deep feelings of sadness or sympathy

67
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on the point of

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at the moment immediately before a specified action, condition is expected to happen

68
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in my humble opinion

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used to introduce a speaker’s opinion

69
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paperback

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a book that has a thick paper cover

70
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perceptive

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having or showing the ability to see/understand things quickly, especially those that are not obvious

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