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if people do or say something in unison, they all do it at the same time |
They moved in perfect unison |
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material that covers a window, often consisting of a roll of cloth that is fixed at the top of the window and can be pulled up and down. |
She saw a figure through the blinds |
Pull up the blinds and let some light in. |
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βnot very bright; dark or soft in colour |
the dusky light inside the cave |
Her skin turned a dusky gold in the sun |
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βto decorate somebody/something with flowers, coloured paper, etc., often as part of a celebration πΎ |
The streets were festooned with banners and lights. |
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ΨͺΨ΄Ω |
My grandmother used to have a spindle |
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to fill a place or area with too many things, so that it is untidy |
Don't clutter the page with too many diagrams. |
Too many graphics can clutter the screen. |
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to leave quietly or quickly so that no one will notice: |
He slipped out to make a phone call. |
Before I could say anything she had gathered her books and slipped out the door (= left quickly through the door). |
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to be similar to or the same as something else |
The British job of Lecturer corresponds roughly to the US Associate Professor. |
Your account of events does not correspond with hers. |
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a person or thing that is unusual and is therefore often valuable or interesting |
Women are still something of a rarity in senior positions in business. |
His collection of plants contains many rarities. |
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in a way that cannot be clearly seen, heard or smelt |
She could faintly hear music playing |
It smelled faintly of smoke π¬ π€ |
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β(of a door) slightly open |
I'll leave the door ajar. |
The office door stood ajar. |
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to put or force something tightly into a narrow space, so that it cannot move easily |
She wedged herself into the passenger seat |
She wedged a chair firmly under the door handle. |
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very small drops of water or other liquid that are present in the air, on a surface or in a substance |
a material that is designed to absorb/retain moisture |
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βslightly wet in an unpleasant way |
His skin felt cold and clammy |
clammy hands |
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causing a feeling of strong dislike; very unpleasant |
a repulsive sight/smell/habit |
What a repulsive man! |
