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bother. V |
to annoy or cause problem for someone. |
I am sorry to bother you but could you direct me to the station? |
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blank. adj |
empty or clear, no containing no information, no mark. |
Sign your name in the blank space at the bottom of the form. |
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habit. N |
Something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it. |
I am trying not to get into (start) the habit of always having biscuits with my coffee. |
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unwind. V |
to relax and allow your mend to be free from worry after a period of work or some other activity that has made you worried. |
A glass of wine in the evening helps me to unwind after work. |
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go for sth. Pv |
to choose something. |
I always go for margarine instead of better or a low-fat spread. |
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bulletin. N |
a short news program on television or radio, often about something that has just happened or a short newspaper printed by an organization. |
The company publishes a fortnight bulletin for its staff. |
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vein. N |
a tube that carries blood to the hart from the other parts of the body. |
The function of the veins is to carry blood to the hart. |
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fussy. adj |
not easily satisfied, or having very high standards about particular things. |
He is so fussy about the house- everything has to be perfect absolutely perfect. |
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ought (to). Mv. |
used to show when it is necessary or would be a good thing to perform the activity referred to by the following verb. |
We ought not to have agreed without knowing what it would cost. |
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potential. Adj |
possible when the necessary conditions exist. |
A number of potential buyers have expressed interest in the company. |
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valuable to smb/ sth. Adj |
very useful and important or helpful. |
The book provides valuable information on recent trends. |
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tolerable. Adj |
you can accept or bear, also unpleasant or painfull. |
Doctors manage to keep the pain at a tolerable degree. |
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indeed. Adv |
really or certainly, often used to emphasize something. |
Indeed, it could be the worst environmental disaster in Western Europa this century. |
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promotion. N |
the act of encouraging something to happen or develop. |
the promotion of a healthy lifestyle. |
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inquire. V |
to ask for information. |
She rang up to inquire when her car would be ready. |
