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crib |
a small bed for baby |
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dwell |
to live in a place or in particular way past is dwelt or dwelled -she dwelt in remote parts of Asia for many years
remote = far away in distance
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dwell on something |
to keep thinking or talking about sth , esp sth bad or unpleasant
- let's not dwell on the past, "she said |
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stem |
-a central part of sth , from which other parts can develop or grow ، or which forms a support -to stop sth unwanted from spreading or increasing -these measures are designed to stem the rise of violent crime |
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stem from something |
to start or develop as the result of sth these other problems stem from lack of understanding |
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brag |
to speak proudly about what you've done or what you own -she's always Bragging about how much money she earns / they bragged that their team . |
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predator |
animal that hunts and kills another animal for food - lions, wolves and other predators
someone who follows people in order to harm them or commit a crime against them a sexual predator |
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quay |
a long structure usually built of stones where boats can be tied up , to take on and off their goods |
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sleuth |
detective 🕵️♀️ sleuthing: they have to be good at sleuthing and sneaking around |
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champagne |
a drink it's also color having a pale gold colour similar to the colour of champagne: This season, retailers say champagne shades are popular for shoes. |
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campaign |
n _ a planned series of activities that are intended to achieve particular aim -the opposition leader launched his election campaign v- to organize a campaign -campaigning for years to get him out of prison |
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bulge |
to stick out in a round shape -her bags were bulging with shopping
n/ I wondered what the bulge in his coat pocket was
a sudden increase that soon returns to the usual level: -There was a bulge in spending in the early part of the year. |
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bulb |
a light bulb = the bulb burned out in the kitchen |
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snug |
of a person feeling warm , comfortable and protected - are you nice and snug in that sleeping bag? of a place giving feelings of warmth, comfort and protection - I bet your feet are nice and snug in this boots
fitting closely or tightly -these shoes are a bit too snug - do you have them in larger size |
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Mercury |
the smallest planet in our solar system and the closest to the sun |
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mercury |
A silver-colored liquid metal that is often used in thermometer 🌡 -mercury is used in batteries an thermometers |
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march |
a rhythmic, forward movement of group of people, typically in formal or military setting -we took part on the very large climate march pronounce as March the month |
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august |
having great importance and esp of the highest social class the society's august patron, the Duke of Norfolk pronounce as August the month |
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myrtle |
a small tree with shiny green leaves, pleasant-smelling with flowers |
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crape myrtle |
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commence |
to begin something -He commencedp |
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CEO |
chief executive officer a person with the most important position in the company |
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rizz |
charisma |
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accountable |
someone who's responsible for what they do and must be able to give a satisfactory reason for it -politicians should be accountable to the public who elected them -the recent tax reforms have made government accountable for its spending hold someone accountable -you have to hold your employees accountable for their actions |
