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quiet, because you are thinking |
He looked thoughtful. |
They sat in thoughtful silence. |
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something that is enticing is so attractive and interesting that you want to have it or know more about it |
The offer was too enticing to refuse. |
An enticing smell came from the kitchen |
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of a company) to reduce the sales of one of its products by introducing a similar new product |
We believe the two perfumes appeal to different buyers and won’t cannibalize one another’s sales. |
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to officially examine the financial accounts of a company |
We have just had our accounts audited. |
The National Audit office is responsible for auditing the accounts of a wide range of bodies. |
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a person who tries to persuade people to become Christians, especially by travelling around the country holding religious meetings or speaking on radio or television |
Evangelist |
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something that supports or forms the basis of an argument, a claim, etc. |
the theoretical underpinnings of the study |
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all the plants and living creatures in a particular area considered in relation to their physical environment |
Islands often support delicate ecosystems that evolved without any need for defence. |
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a secret advantage, for example a piece of information or a skill, that you are ready to use if you need |
You must keep some aces up your sleeve |
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trained to obey rules and orders and behave in a way that shows control |
a disciplined army/team |
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done without enthusiasm or effort |
He made a half-hearted attempt to justify himself. |
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the use that is made of something that has become available |
There has been a high uptake of the free training. |
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