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Ambiguity |
the state of being unclear, confusing, or not certain, or things that produce this effectambiguity in ambiguity inThere was an element of ambiguity in the president’s reply |
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Narcissim |
to show disapproval |
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Come about -- get about |
Get about : go travel different place ... Get about new : told many peopol come aboutphrasal verb1) to happen, especially in a way that is not planned |
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Creed |
creed/kriːd/ noun [C]1) a set of beliefs or principlesMarxism has never been weaker as a political creed.a religious creedpeople of all colours and creeds2) the Creed a formal statement of belief spoken in certain Christian churches |
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Refurbish |
re‧fur‧bish/ˌriːˈfɜːbɪʆ $ -ɜːr-/verb [T] (especially BrE)1) to decorate and repair something such as a building or office in order to improve its appearance → renovateThe Grand Hotel has been completely refurbished |
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Hinge v Hing noun |
hinge2 verb1) [T usually passive] to attach something, using a hinge— hingeda hinged lidhinge on/upon somethingphrasal verbif a result hinges on something, it depends on it completely |
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Devilish |
dev‧il‧ish/ˈdevlɪʆ/ adjective1) (literary) very bad, difficult, or unpleasantdevilish schemes to cheat people2) seeming likely to cause trouble, but in a way that is amusing or attractive |
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Saint |
someone who is given the title ‘saint’ by the Christian Church after they have died, because they have been very good or holySaint PatrickStatues of saints lined the walls of the church.2) (informal) someone who is extremely good, kind, or patient |
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Irrefutable |
ir‧re‧fu‧ta‧ble/ˌɪrɪˈfjuːtəbl◂ $ ɪˈrefjtəbl, ˌɪrɪˈfjuː-/adjectivean irrefutable statement, argument etc cannot be proved to be wrong, and must be accepted → refuteirrefutable evidence/proof/factsirrefutable proof of his innocence— irrefutably adverb |
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Compelling |
ˈpelɪŋ/ adjective1) compelling reason/argument/case etc an argument etc that makes you feel certain that something is true or that you must do something about itLucy had no compelling reason to go into town.The court was presented with compelling evidence that she’d murdered her husband.2) very interesting or exciting, so that you have to pay attentionHis life makes a compelling story.3) compelling need/desire/urge (to do something) a strong need, desire etc to do something, making you feel that you must do it |
