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21 Cards in this Set
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trust in somebody’s ability or knowledge; trust that somebody/something will do what has been promised |
We've lost faith in the government's promises |
If the company can retain its customers' faith, it could become the market leader. |
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the fact that something must happen or be done; the need for something |
We were discussing the necessity of employing more staff. |
These animals don't like water but will swim if the necessity arises. |
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to add a particular quality to something |
They are hoping a change of leader will inject new energy into the movement. |
trying to inject some new life into their marriage |
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the ability to decide and act on your own without waiting for somebody to tell you what to do |
He said I was lazy and had no initiative. |
You won't get much help. You'll have to use your initiative. |
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the process that takes place when somebody sees or hears something that causes them to have exciting new ideas or makes them want to create something, especially in art, music or literature |
Her work lacks inspiration (= it does not contain any exciting new ideas). |
She had the time and the inspiration to develop her talent. |
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connected with principles of right and wrong behaviour [Ethical] |
The basic moral philosophies of most world religions are remarkably similar. |
We try to teach our students to be conscientious, moral young people. |
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an agreement between two or more people or groups, to do something for each other |
He and his partner had made a bargain to tell each other everything. |
I'll make a bargain with you. |
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a simple picture that is drawn quickly and does not have many details |
The artist is making sketches for his next painting. |
She drew a sketch map of the area to show us the way. |
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the activity of visiting interesting buildings and places as a tourist |
Did you have a chance to do any sightseeing? |
a sightseeing tour of the city |
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to agree |
Scientists generally concur that climate change is a reality. |
Historians have concurred with each other in this view. |
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to sing something in a cheerful way |
They carolled loud and long |
‘So good of you to join us!’ he carolled merrily. |
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feeling that you owe someone something because you are grateful for what they have done for you: |
She felt obligated to him for all the help he had given her with her career. |
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suitable for use: |
The shoes are slightly worn, but still serviceable. |
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feeling that you have no connection with the people around you or that you are not part of a group: |
These women tell us that they feel very alienated from other women. |
I was a really alienated, angry kid. |
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to have and use power, authority, etc. |
She wields enormous power within the party. |
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to give the same excuses, facts, explanations, etc. for something that have often been used before |
They trotted out the same old excuses for the lack of jobs in the area. |
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one of the areas that some countries are divided into with its own local government |
the provinces of Canada |
the central province of Ghor |
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the sport of travelling in or racing a canoe(a light narrow boat that you move along in the water with a paddle) |
to go canoeing |
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a formal written statement, often by a former employer, about somebody’s abilities, qualities and character; a formal written statement about the quality of something |
The catalogue is full of testimonials from satisfied customers. |
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something that is said or done to show respect for somebody |
The kings of France paid homage to no one |
He describes his book as ‘a homage to my father |
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reign (over somebody/something) to be the best or most important in a particular situation or area of skill |
The bomb attacks produced a panic which reigned over the city. |
In the field of classical music, he still reigns supreme. |
