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Decay |
The process of a society, an institution, a system, etc. being gradually destroyed |
Economic/moral/urban decay. The decay of the old industrie |
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Conducive |
Making it easy, possible or likely for something to happen |
The soft lights and music were conducive to a relaxed atmosphere.
That kind of jealous behaviour isn't conducive to having a healthy, strong relationship. |
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Elaborate |
Very complicated and detailed; carefully prepared and organized
To explain or describe something in a more detailed way
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An elaborate computer system. She had prepared a very elaborate meal.
She went on to elaborate her argument. He said he was resigning but did not elaborate on his reasons. |
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Be better off doing s.th |
Students are far better off having studied in a different country |
He’d be better off starting with something simpler. |
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Far |
Very much,great degree |
Far better,far easier The new system is far better than the old one. There are a far greater number of women working in Tv than twenty years ago. |
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Their personality is snubbed |
He was not invited to the party, and felt snubbed. I tried to be friendly, but she snubbed me completely. |
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Withdraw into someone shell |
To become shy and stop talking to people |
If anyone speak to her,she would withdraw into her shell |
