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Coagulate keu'aegjuleit v1 Coagulante |
if a liquid coagulates, or something coagulates it, it becomes thick and almost solid:The blood had not coagulated |
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Body 16 Dead person |
the dead body of a person:A dog found the body of a girl in the woods a group of people who work together to do a particular job or who are together for a particular purpose:The British Medical Association is the doctors’ professional body |
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Title n5 winner |
the position of being the winner of an important sports competition:Tyson won the WBA title in 1987 the legal right to have or own something title toHe has title to the land |
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Backwards |
with the back part in front:Your T-shirt is on backwards towards a worse state OPP forwards:The new measures are seen by some as a major step backwards in the direction that is behind you OPP forwards:Hannah took a step backward |
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Ain't |
Am not/is not /are not Has not/have not if it ain't ˌbroke, don't ˈfix it (informal) used to say that if sth works well enough, it should not be changed |
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Crackle n/v |
a series of short sharp soundsthe distant crackle of machine-gun fire Erika picked up the phone and through a barrage of crackles heard a familiar voice |
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Mass n5 church |
the main ceremony in some Christian churches, especially the Roman Catholic Church, which celebrates the last meal that Jesus Christ ate:What time do you go to mass |
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Demigod n1 |
someone who is so important and powerful that they are treated like a god2a man in ancient stories, who is half god and half human:demigods such as Hercules |
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Welterweight |
a boxer weighing between 61 and 67 kilograms, heavier than a lightweighta welterweight champion |
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Whup Ass whupping |
to defeat someone easily in a sport or fight:I’m gonna whup your ass (=defeat you very easily).2to hit someone and hurt them very badly, especially using something such as a belt |
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Split pea split |
a type of dried pea, split into halves |
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Pack v6 |
to put things into cases, bags etc ready for a trip somewhere:I forgot to pack my razor.Have you finished packing yet [transitive] to cover or fill an object with soft material so that it does not get damaged |
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Bleach bli:ts |
[transitive] to cover or fill an object with soft material so that it does not get damaged Verb formto make something pale or white, especially by using chemicals or the sun:She bleached her hair blonde.The wood had been bleached by the sun |
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Over the hill |
no longer young, and therefore no longer attractive or good at doing things:Kathleen thinks she’s over the hill, but she’s only 32 |
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Tuck Tuck in v |
to move a part of your body inwards so that it does not stick out so much:Stand up straight and tuck in your tummy tuck somebody in to make a child comfortable in bed by arranging the sheets around them Tuck to push something, especially the edge of a piece of cloth or paper, into or behind something so that it looks tidier or stays in placetuck something inJack tucked his shirt in |
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Chin Keep your chin up |
the front part of your face below your mouth:He rubbed his chin thoughtfully.2(keep your) chin up! spoken used to tell someone to make an effort to stay brave and confident when they are in a difficult situation:Chin up! It’ll be over soon.3take something on the chin to accept a difficult or unpleasant situation without complaining – used to show approval:One of our great strengths is our ability to take it on the chin and come out fighting |
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Endurance in'durens dju n1 |
the ability to continue doing sth painful or difficult for a long period of time without complaining He showed remarkable endurance throughout his illness |
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Rupture n/v |
an occasion when something suddenly breaks apart or burstsrupture ofthe rupture of a blood vessel rupture yourself to cause an organ of the body, especially one near the abdomen, to stick out through the wall of muscle that normally surrounds
a situation in which two countries, groups of people etc suddenly disagree and often end their relationship with each otherrupture betweenThe eleventh century saw the formal rupture between East and West
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Detach ditaets v2 |
if you detach something, or if it detaches, it becomes separated from the thing it was attached |
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Retina n1 |
the area at the back of your eye that receives light and sends an image of what you see to your brain |
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Bitty biti adj1 |
having too many small parts that do not seem to be related or connected to each other:I thought the film was rather bitty |
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Hump v2 sex |
2.not polite to have sex with someone to carry something heavy from one place to another with difficultySYN heave, lug → draghump something down/along/across etcI managed to hump the suitcases upstairs |
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Rubdown n2 |
if you give someone a rubdown, you rub their body to make them relaxed, especially after exercise SYN massage2if you give a surface a rubdown, you rub it to make it smooth or clean |
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Freak show |
a small show at a fair, where people pay to see people or animals with strange physical characteristics2 (disapproving) an event that people watch because it is very strange |
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In action |
in action someone or something that is in action is doing the job or activity they are trained or designed to do:photos of ski jumpers in actionsee/watch something/somebody in actionI’d like to see the new computer system in action |
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Comply v1 kemp'lai |
to obey a rule, an order, etcThey refused to comply with the UN resolution o do what you have to do or are asked to do → compliance, compliantcomply withFailure to comply with the regulations will result in prosecution |
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Decisive di'saisiv adj1 |
very important for the final result of a particular situationa decisive factor/victory/battle Climate was a decisive factor in establishing where the tournament should be held She has played a decisive role in the peace negotiations able to decide sth quickly and with confidencedecisive management |
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Welfare n3 |
3.money that is paid by the government in the US to people who are very poor or unemployed SYN benefit British Englishon welfareMost of the people in this neighborhood are on welfare someone’s welfare is their health and happiness:Our only concern is the children’s welfare help that is provided for people who havepersonal or social problemswelfare benefits/services/programmes etcthe provision of education and welfareservices the general health, happiness and safety of a person, an animal or a group well-beingWe are concerned about the child's welfare |
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Straight adj/adv adj14 normal |
l someone who is straight behaves in a way that is accepted as normal by many people but which you think is boring honest and truthful:I’d like a straight answer please.Just give me a straight yes or no.I think it’s time for some straight talk now |
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Trailer 4 mobile home |
3.mobile home 1.a truck, or a container with wheels, that is pulled by another vehiclea car towing a trailer with a boat on it |
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Deep fryer |
a large deep pan used for frying food ina deep-fat fryer2 (NAmE) a young chicken that is suitable for frying |
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Oreo |
a type of popular US cookie made oftwo chocolate cookies with white creambetween them |
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Champ n1 |
an informal way of referring to a champion, often used in newspapersScottish champs celebrate victory |
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Pity |
a feeling of sympathy and sadness caused by the suffering and troubles of othersI could only feel pity for what they were enduring to feel sorry for sb because of their situation; to feel pity for sb |
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Take sb/sth on Take sb on |
to start to employ someone → hire:We’re taking on 50 new staff this year to compete against someone or start a fight with someone, especially someone bigger or better than you:Nigeria will take on Argentina in the first round of the World Cup on Saturday.He was prepared to take on anyone who laid a finger on us |
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Momentum mou'mente^m n2 |
a force that is gained by movementThe vehicle gained momentum as the road dipped. the ability to keep increasing or developingThe fight for his release gathers momentumeach day. They began to lose momentum in the second half of the game |
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Wear down wear sb down |
make someone physically weaker or less determined:It was clear he was being worn down by the rumours over his future |
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Sub v3/n verb |
to act as a substitute for someonesub forRoy’s subbing for Chris in tonight’s game to give someone part of their wages earlier than usual or lend them money:I subbed Fenella a tenner to get a decent bunch of flowers |
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Neutral nu:tre^l adj7 |
not supporting any of the people or groups involved in an argument or disagreement → partisan:I always tried a country that is neutral does not support any of the countries involved in a war:During World War II, Sweden was neutral.neutral territory/waters (=land or sea that is not controlled by any of the countries involved in in a place that is not connected with either of the people, groups, or countries that are involved in a discussion, argument, war, or competition:The talks will be held on neutral ground |
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Be/get carried away |
to be so excited, angry, interested etc that you are no longer really in control of what you do or say, or you forget everything else:It’s easy to get carried away when you can do so much with the graphics software |
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Meringue me^raen |
a light sweet food made by mixing sugar and the white part of eggs together very quickly and then baking it |
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Immaculate Immaculate conception |
the Roman Catholic belief that Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, was born without original sin(=the state of disobedience to God with which all human beings are born Immaculate extremely clean and tidy spotlessShe always looks immaculate. an immaculate uniform/room The property is in immaculate condition containing no mistakes perfectan immaculate performance The incident ruined an otherwise immaculate safety record |
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Stride. Hit your stride/get into stride |
to start doing something confidently and well:Once I get into my stride, I can finish an essay in a few hours a long step you make while you are walking → pace:Paco reached the door in only three strides an improvement in a situation or in the development of somethingmake great/major/giant etc stridesThe government has made great strides in reducing poverty |
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Purse boxing |
the amount of money given to someone who wins a sports event, such as a boxing match or a car race:They will compete for a $100,000 purse a small bag in which women keep paper money, coins, cards etc SYN wallet American English:Julie |
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On the side 2 |
used to say that someone does work in addition to their regular job:Most consultants do private work on the side secretly, and dishonestly or illegally:His wife discovered that he had a woman on the side food that is served on the side is ordered with the main dish in a restaurant, but is not usually part of that dish:I’d like eggs with toast on the side |
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Geysar gaizer n3 |
a natural spring that sometimes sends hot water or steam up into the air2 (BrE) a piece of equipment in a kitchen or bathroom that heats water, usually by gas3 (SAfrE) a large container in which water is stored and heated, usually by electricity, in order to provide hot water in a building |
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Turn sb/sth down |
2to refuse an offer, request, or invitation:They offered her the job but she turned it down.I’m not going to turn down an invitation to go to New York!Josie’s already turned him down (=refused his offer of marriage to turn the switch on a machine such as an oven, radio etc so that it produces less heat, sound etc OPP turn up:Can you turn the TV down? I’m trying to work |
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Patch sb/sth up 3 |
3.to give quick and basic medical treatment to someone who is hurt:We patched up the wounded as best we could to repair a hole in something by putting a piece of something else over it:We’ll have to patch up the hole in the roof to end an argument because you want to stay friendly with someone:Try to patch up your differences before he leaves |
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Hellacious h3leishes adj |
Very great ,bad ,overwhelming |
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Throw in the towel |
to admit that you have been defeated |
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Mandatory maende^teri o: adj1 order Compulsory Law |
required by law compulsoryThe offence carries a mandatory life sentence.~ (for sb) (to do sth) It is mandatory for blood banks to test all donated blood for the virus that must be done because of a law or a rule mandatoryIt is compulsory for all motorcyclists to wear helmets. English is a compulsory subject at this level. compulsory education/schooling compulsory redundancies |
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Eminent adj 2 |
of people) famous and respected, especially in a particular professionan eminent architect2 (of good qualities) unusual; excellenta man of eminent good sense |
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Blow n4/ v noun |
) a sudden event which has damaging effects on sb/sth, causing sadness or disappointmentLosing his job came as a terrible blow to him 1 a hard hit with the hand, a weapon, etcShe received a severe blow on the head. He was knocked out by a single blow to the |
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Scrap skraep n5 |
a short fight or argument:He’s always getting into scraps with other dogs a small piece of paper, cloth etcscrap ofHe wrote his address on a scrap of paper.a rug made out of old scraps of material pieces of food that are left after you have finished eating:My mother fed the dog on scraps to save money |
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Bump Bump into sb |
to meet someone who you know, when you were not expecting to SYN run into:I bumped into Jean in town |
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Mortgage mo:rgid3 n2/v2 |
a legal arrangement by which you borrow money from a bank or similar organization in order to buy a house, and pay back the money over a period of years:Your building society or bank will help arrange a mortgage
They’ve taken out a 30-year mortgage (=they will pay for their house over a period of 30 years).We decided to use Fred’s redundancy money to pay off the mortgage (=pay back all the
They’ve taken out a 30-year mortgage (=they will pay for their house over a period of 30 years).We decided to use Fred’s redundancy money to pay off the mortgage (=pay back all the
if you mortgage your home, land, or property, you borrow money, usually from a bank, and if you cannot pay back the money within a particular period of time, the bank has the right to sell your property in order to get the money you owe it:We mortgaged our house to start Paul’s business |
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While n2 |
a while a period of time, especially a short one:It takes a while to recover from the operation.in a whileMr Thomas will be with you in a while.for a whileAt last, he could relax for a while.a little/short whileWait a little while before deciding.We talked for quite a while (=a fairly long time) on the phone all the while all the time that something is happening:He examined her thoroughly, talking softly all the while.She continued working, all the while keeping an eye on the clock |
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Gealic geilik |
one of the Celtic languages, especially spoken in parts of Scotland and in Ireland—Gaelic adjective:Gaelic poetry |
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Draw dro: n5 /v noun |
the final result of a game or competition in which both teams or players have the same number of points SYN tie:The match ended in a draw. an occasion when someone or something is chosen by chance, especially the winning ticket in a lottery, or the teams who will play against each other in a competition:England has been selected to play Germany in the draw for the first round of the World Cup |
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Concussion ken'ka^shn n1 |
(This word is only [C] in NAmE.) a temporaryloss of consciousness caused by a blow to thehead; the effects of a severe blow to the headsuch as confusion and temporary loss ofphysical and mental abilities: (BrE) He was taken to hospital with concussion. (NAmE) He was taken to the hospital with a concussion |
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Hondquarters haindkwo:rtez |
the back part of an animal that has four legs, including its two back legs |
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Scoot v2 |
2.especially American English to make someone or something move a short distance by pulling or pushing:I scooted my chair over to their table. 1. to move quickly and suddenly:There’s the bus – I’d better scoot!scoot offShe scooted off on her bike |
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Rig n3/v2 rig |
American English informal a large truck:We drove the rig down to Baltimore a large structure that is used for getting oil from the ground under the sea to dishonestly arrange the result of an election or competition before it happens SYN fix:Some international observers have claimed the election was rigged if people rig prices or rig financial markets, they unfairly agree with each other the prices that will be charged SYN fix → cartel:Two of the largest oil companies have been accused of rigging prices |
