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able to do something well because of training and practice |
With practice, you should become proficient within six months. |
I'm a reasonably proficient driver |
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susceptible (to something) very likely to be influenced, harmed or affected by something |
He's highly susceptible to flattery |
There are few known diseases which are not susceptible to medical treatment. |
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stupid or silly |
Asinine mistakes |
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in a way that does not support one person or group more than another |
The trustees failed to act impartially. |
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a spoken description of a series of events, etc. that is often long and boring |
They both launched into a recital of their misfortunes. |
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to read and correct a piece of written or printed work |
Has this document been proofread? |
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behaving in an unfriendly way towards other people because you think that you are better than them[arrogant] |
He replied with haughty disdain. |
a haughty face/look/manner |
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the part of a country’s armed forces that fights at sea, and the ships that it uses |
the British and German navies |
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very much |
Your English is infinitely better than my German. |
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thinking that you are better or more important than anyone else |
By contrast, his brother was vain, selfish and egoistic. |
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a person or thing that causes, or may cause, serious damage, harm or danger[threat] |
a new initiative aimed at beating the menace of illegal drugs |
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very angry |
They were incensed at the decision. |
Workers were incensed by the decision to lengthen working hours. |
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filled with horror and surprise when you see or hear something [ horrified] |
He stood aghast at the sight of so much blood. |
Erica looked at him aghast |
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a worried, sad feeling after you have received an unpleasant surprise |
Her mouth fell open in consternation |
The announcement of her retirement caused consternation among tennis fans. |
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a fact or an event in nature or society, especially one that is not fully understood |
Early retirement is a relatively new phenomenon in Britain. |
cultural/natural phenomena |
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something, especially money, that somebody gives you because they have hurt you, or damaged something that you own; the act of giving this to somebody |
He receive £10 000 in compensation |
The employer has a duty to pay full compensation for injuries received at work |
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to praise somebody/something very much |
He was exalted as a pillar of the community. |
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always showing strong support in your opinions and attitude |
a staunch supporter of the monarchy |
A staunch friend |
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a word used to emphasize that somebody/something can be compared to somebody/something else that is more exciting, [Positive] |
The meal that followed was a veritable banquet |
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to try hard to persuade somebody to do something[urge] |
The party leader exhorted his members to start preparing for government. |
They had been exhorted to action. |
