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outline. N |
a description of the main facts about something: |
If you read the minutes of the meeting, they'll give you a broad outline of what was discussed. |
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gather. V |
to collect several things, often from different places or people: |
I went to several libraries to gather information about the scheme. We gathered blackberries from the hedgerow. |
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set smt up. Pv |
to formally establish a new company, organization, system, way of working, etc. |
A committee has been set up to organize social events in the college. She plans to set up her own business. |
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insufficient. adj |
not large, strong or important enough for a particular purpose |
insufficient information/time [+ to infinitive] There was insufficient money to fund the project. |
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requirement. adj |
something that you must do, or something you need: |
A good degree is a minimum requirement for many jobs. [+ that] It is a legal requirement that you have insurance for your car. |
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illicit. adj |
illegal or disapproved of by society: |
illicit drugs such as cocaine and cannabis. the illicit trade in stolen vehicles. an illicit love affair. |
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work smt out. Pv |
to do a calculation to get an answer to a mathematical question: |
We need to work out the total cost of the project. |
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plum. N |
a small, round fruit with a thin, smooth, red, purple, or yellow skin, sweet, soft flesh, and a single large hard seed: |
plum jam a plum tree |
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pudding. N |
a sweet and usually hot dish made with pastry, flour, bread, or rice, and often fruit: |
a sticky toffee/treacle pudding Is there any more rice pudding? |
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reliable. adj |
Something or someone that is reliable can be trusted or believed because they work or behave well in the way you expect: |
Is your watch reliable? reliable information. Gideon is very reliable ‑ if he says he'll do something, he'll do it. |
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decent. adj |
of a good enough standard or quality. |
(informal) a decent meal/job/place to live I need a decent nightʼs sleep. |
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revoke. V |
to officially cancel something so that it is no longer valid |
Your licence may be revoked at any time. |
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disguise. V |
to give a new appearance to a person or thing, especially in order to hide its true form: |
He disguised himself by wearing a false beard. Minor skin imperfections can usually be disguised with a spot of make‑up. |
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lease. N |
a legal agreement in which you pay money in order to use a building, piece of land, vehicle, etc. for a period: |
He has the flat on a long lease. The lease runs out/expires in two years' time. We signed a three‑year lease when we moved into |
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frustrate. V |
to make someone feel annoyed or less confident because they cannot achieve what they want: |
It frustrates me that I'm not able to put any of my ideas into practice. |
