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laconic
[ləˈkɒnɪk] (adj) |
expressing much in a few words (velős)
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She left,' said Pascoe laconically.
OPP verbose |
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avid
[ˈavɪd] (adj) |
eager (mohó)
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an avid collector of old jazz records
an avid reader SYN keen |
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hapless
[ˈhapləs] (adj) |
unfortunate (szerencsétlen)
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The hapless passengers were stranded at the airport for three days.
(literary) unlucky |
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fabricate
[ˈfabrɪkeɪt] (tr. v.) |
to lie or construct (kitalál, kohol)
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The police were accused of fabricating evidence.
Fabricate is used mainly in writing. In everyday English, people usually say make something up. They accused him of making the whole thing up. |
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vigilant
[ˈvɪdʒɪl(ə)nt] (adj) |
watchful (éber)
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Please remin vigilant at all times and report anyting suspicious.
In everyday English, people usually use the expression watch out rather than be vigilant. We were told to watch out for anything suspicious. |
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enhance
[ɪnˈhɑːns] (tr. v.) |
intensify (fokoz)
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Good lighting will enhance any room.
The publicity has enhanced his reputation. |
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furtive
[ˈfəːtɪv] (adj) |
secret (titkos)
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There was something furtive about his actions.
SYN secretive |
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plethora
[ˈplɛθ(ə)rə] (n) |
excess (túltengés, túlbőség)
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a plethora of suggestions (formal)
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intrepid
[ɪnˈtrɛpɪd] (adj) |
brave (elszánt, bátor)
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intrepid explorers
SYN brave |
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irate
[ʌɪˈreɪt] (adj) |
angry (mérges)
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an irate customer
SYN furious |
