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17 Cards in this Set
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stop
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Suddenly everybody stopped talking.
You can't stop me doing what I want. |
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finish
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I'll do the shopping when I've finished cleaning the flat.
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postpone
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The court again postponed acting, giving the state more time to reply to the claims.
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consider
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Have you considered going to live in another country?
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admit
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Dana admitted feeling hurt by what I had said.
They admitted stealing (or having stolen) the money. |
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deny
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He still denies murdering his wife.
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avoid
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He tried to avoid answering my question.
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risk
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They may even risk losing their homes.
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imagine
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Imagine yourself sitting behind your big new desk.
I can't imagine George riding a motorbike. |
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fancy
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I don't fancy going out this evening.
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enjoy
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I enjoy not having to get up early.
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suggest
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Chris suggested going to the cinema
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mind
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Would you mind closing the door?
I don't mind being kept waiting. |
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give up (= stop)
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I've given up reading newspapers.
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put off (=postpone)
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I'll put off going to Scotland until you're well enough to look after yourself again.
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go no / carry on (=continue)
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Jenny doesn't want to retire. She wants to go on working.
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keep or keep on (=do something continuously or repeatedly)
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You keep (on) interrupting when I'm talking!
Sorry to keep you waiting so long. |
