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demand |
to ask for something forcefully, in a way that shows that you do not expect to be refused: to need something such as time, effort, or a particular quality: a strong request:
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The union is demanding a seven percent pay rise this year. This is a very difficult piece of music to play - it demands a lot of concentration. You can't give in to children's demands all the time. |
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lack |
to not have or not have enough of something that is needed or wanted |
He just lacks a little confidence. |
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though |
But Despit the fact that |
They're coming next week, though I don't know which day. They're coming next week, though I don't know which day. |
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diversity |
the fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people: the fact that there are many different ideas or opinions about something: the condition or fact of being different or varied; variety: Diversity is also the mixture of races and religions that make up a group of people. |
Does television adequately reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of the country?
There is a wide diversity of opinion on the question of unilateral disarmament. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity in the workplace. |
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Consider |
Don't make any decisions before you've considered the situation. |
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Expose |
The plaster on the walls has been removed to expose the original bricks underneath. |
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primarily |
The new scheme is aimed primarily at teenagers.a course designed primarily for expertsWe moved to Scotland primarily because we wanted to be nearer to my family. |
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habitually |
There is something wrong with anyone who is so habitually rude. |
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Engage |
We're engaging the services of a professional administrator. The debate about food safety has engaged the whole nation. She's an intelligent child but in class she doesn't really engage. |
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assert |
He asserts that she stole money from him |
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thought |
She doesn't give any thought to her appearance. |
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sour |
She gave me a sour look. These plums are a bit sour. |
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recommend |
I can recommend the chicken in mushroom sauce - it's delicious |
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input |
The power input will come largely from hydroelectricity. I've spent the morning inputting data into the computer. |
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embrace |
She greeted me with a warm embrace This was an opportunity that he would embrace She saw them embrace on the station platform. |
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implementation |
The keys to the successful implementation of the project have been simplicity and communication |
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implement |
The changes to the national health system will be implemented next year. |
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integrity |
He was regarded as a man of absolute integrity. |
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Sour |
These plums are a bit sour She gave me a sour look. |
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Crash |
Her brother borrowed her motorbike and crashed it A dog came crashing through the bushes |
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Stock markets |
سوق الأسهم |
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ongoing |
No agreement has yet been reached and the negotiations are still ongoing. |
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prime |
a prime source of evidence The hotel is in a prime location in the city centre. Middle age can be the prime of life if you have the right attitude. I'd been primed so I knew not to mention her son |
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impact |
The impact of the crash reduced the car to a third of its original length. The anti-smoking campaign had had/made quite an impact on young people. |
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Come out |
When does their new album come out? Would you like to come out with us some time? |
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intrigue |
Throughout history, people have been intrigued by the question of whether there is intelligent life elsewhere in the universe. a tale of political intrigue |
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