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100 Cards in this Set
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(adj) proud /praʊd/, (v)(n) pride /praɪd/
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adjective, noun, verb
a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get because you or people connected with you have done or got something good |
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concern /kənˈsɜːn/
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verb, noun
to cause worry to someone The state of my father's health concerns us greatly. |
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withdraw /wɪðˈdrɔː/
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verb
to take or move out or back, or to remove Eleven million bottles of water had to be withdrawn from sale due to a health scare. |
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expose /ɪkˈspəʊz/
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verb, noun
to remove what is covering something so that it can be seen SNY:exhibit, display 2. a public report of the facts about a situation, especially one that is shocking or has been kept secret |
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(adj) flippant /ˈflɪp.ənt/; (n) flippancy
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adjective, noun
not serious about a serious subject, in an attempt to be funny or to appear clever |
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interlace /ˌɪn.təˈleɪs/
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verb
to join different parts together to make a whole, especially by crossing one thing over another or fitting one part into another |
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recoup /rɪˈkuːp/
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verb
to get back money that you have spent or lost |
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during = unknow point in time.
by = before until = used for continuous action |
preposition
during, by, until |
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(un)biased /ʌnˈbaɪəst/
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1. (adj with (un)) able to judge fairly because you are not influenced by your own opinions
2. (v) showing an unreasonable like or dislike for a person based on personal opinions |
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(v) contemplate
/ˈkɒn.təm.pleɪt/; (n) -tion; (adj) -tive. |
verb
consider (SNY: examine, look sth carreful) sth peaceful |
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(v) approve /əˈpruːv/; (n) approval; approving (adj) glance
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verb, noun, adjective
to have a positive opinion of someone or something, to accept, allow or officially agree to something |
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endless /ˈend.ləs/
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adjective
never finishing, or seeming never to finish |
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consumer /kənˈsjuː.mər /
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noun
a person who buys goods or services for their own use |
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found /faʊnd/
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verb
to build a support in the ground for a large structure such as a building or road |
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asset /ˈæs.et/
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noun
something valuable belonging to a person or organization which can be used for the payment of debts |
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dispatch /dɪˈspætʃ/
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verb, noun
to send something, especially goods or a message, somewhere for a particular purpose |
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(v) hesitate /ˈhez.ɪ.teɪt/; (n)-tion; (adj) hesitant
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to pause before you do or say something, often because you are uncertain or nervous about it
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inhibit /ɪnˈhɪb.ɪt/
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verb
to prevent someone from doing something, or to slow down a process or the growth of something |
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succinct /səkˈsɪŋkt/
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adjective SNY: concise
said in a clear and short way; expressing what needs to be said without unnecessary words |
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(adj) eloquent /ˈel.ə.kwənt/; (n) eloquence
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adjective
giving a clear, strong message |
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reserved /rɪˈzɜːvd/
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adjective
describes people who do not often talk about or show their feelings or thoughts |
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(v) ramble /ˈræm.bl/; (adj)(n) rambling
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verb
to talk or write in a confused way, often for a long time adjective too long, confused and not articulate |
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treat
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verb, noun
1. to behave towards someone or deal with something in a particular way 2. to use drugs, exercises, etc. to cure a person of a disease or heal an injury |
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(n)(v) neglect; (adj) ful
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verb, noun, adjective
when you do not give enough care or attention to someone or something, or the state of not receiving enough care or attention |
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arise /əˈraɪz/ arose, arisen
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verb
to happen Are there any matters arising from (= caused by) the last meeting? |
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reveal /rɪˈviːl/
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verb
to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret He was jailed for revealing secrets to the Russians. |
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adjust /əˈdʒʌst/
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verb
to change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable |
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slick /slɪk/
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verb 1. operating or performing skilfully and effectively, without problems and without seeming to need effort
noun 2. an oil slick |
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respectfully disagree
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adv+verb
disagree |
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firing /ˈfaɪə.rɪŋ/
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opp. hiring /ˈhaɪə.rɪŋ/
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(v) appraise /əˈpreɪz/
(n) appraisee a person who is being appraised (n) appraiser a person who appraises someone or something (n) appraisal |
verb, noun
when you examine someone or something in order to judge their qualities, success or needs |
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steady /ˈsted.i/
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adj 1. happening in a smooth, gradual and regular way, not suddenly or unexpectedly
adj 2. fixed and not moving or changing suddenly verb 3. to become calm and controlled, or to make someone do this |
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provide /prəˈvaɪd/
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verb
to give someone something that they need This booklet ...... useful information about local services. |
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quit /kwɪt/
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to stop doing something or leave a job or a place
I'm going to .... smoking. |
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(v) postpone /pəʊst ˈpəʊn/, (n) -ment
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verb, noun SNY: delay
to delay an event and plan or decide that it should happen at a later date or time |
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to beat about the bush
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expression
If someone doesn't say clearly what they mean and try to make it hard to understand |
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We would appreciate it if you could (please) do it.
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expression
please |
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I am pleased / delighted / happy to tell / inform / advise you that ...
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expression
good news |
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I regret / am sorry to tell / inform / advise you that
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expression
bad new |
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I am writing in connection with / With reference to / With regret to ...
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expression
reference |
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We are unable / able to; We have been forced to ...
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expression
saying what I can / can't do / have to do |
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This is as a result of; is because + noun phrase or "the fact that" + sentence
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expression
because |
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If sth is coused by problems beyond our control, then we will not do any thing within 6 mouth
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expression
if this problem, we are unable to do any thing |
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I should / would like to remind you that
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expression
reminding |
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I hope it is not necessery to remind you that
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expression
remanding (formal direct) |
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to be currently looking for
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expression
looking for sth right now |
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stationery /ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər.i/
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noun
the things needed for writing, such as paper, pens, pencils and envelopes |
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stationary /ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər.i/
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adjective
not moving, or not changing |
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premises /ˈprem.ɪ.sɪz/
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plural noun
the land and buildings owned by someone |
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no name - Your faithfully
named - Your sincerely email - Best regard |
type the different ends of letters
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unwind /ʌnˈwaɪnd/
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verb
2. to relax and allow your mind to be free from worry after a period of work or some other activity that has made you worried |
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loose /luːs/
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adjective, verb
1. not firmly fixed in place 2. (of clothes) not fitting closely to the body |
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frazzled /ˈfræz.l ̩d/
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extremely tired in a nervous or slightly worried way after a lot of mental or physical effort
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acute /əˈkjuːt/
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adjective
sharp pain or illness, problem |
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intimate /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/
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adjective, noun, verb
likely to cause, a very close friendship or personal or sexual relationship |
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evolved /ɪˈvɒlv/
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verb
to develop gradually, or to cause something or someone to develop gradually |
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commute /kəˈmjuːt/
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verb
1. to make the same journey regularly between work and home |
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chronic /ˈkrɒn.ɪk/
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adjective
(especially of a disease or something bad) continuing for a long time |
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(un)leash
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(verb with un) 1. to release suddenly a strong, uncontrollable and usually destructive force
verb, noun 2. take sb/sth on the ..... - a piece of rope, chain, etc. tied to an animal |
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anger /ˈæŋ.gər /
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(noun) 1. a strong feeling which makes you want to hurt someone or be unpleasant because of something unfair or hurtful that has happened
(verb) 2. to make someone angry |
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weave /wiːv/
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verb, noun
to make cloth by repeatedly crossing a single thread through two sets of long threads on a loom (= special frame) |
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tiral /traɪəl/
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verb, noun
to test something in a formal way to discover how effective or suitable it is |
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(adj) sophisticated
/səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd/; (n) -tion |
adjective, noun
having a good understanding of the way people behave and/or a good knowledge of culture and fashion I don't suppose I have any books that would suit your .... tastes. |
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wound /wuːnd/
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noun, verb
a damaged area of the body (or feeling), such as a cut or hole in the skin or flesh made by a weapon |
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enquiren /ɪnˈkwaɪər/ (inquire)
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verb
to ask for information Shall I ..... about the price of tickets? |
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submissive /səbˈmɪs.ɪv/
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adjective opp. dominant
describes someone who allows themselves to be controlled by other people |
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be prone to sth/do sth
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adjective
likely to suffer from an illness or show a particular negative characteristic She's .... to exaggerate |
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spare /speər/
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adjective, verb, noun
1. it is available to use because it is extra verb 2. to give time, money or space to someone especially when it is difficult for you |
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provided that / providing
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conjunction
if, or only if He's welcome to come along, .... he behaves himself. |
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likely /ˈlaɪ.kli/
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adjective opp. unlikely
describes something that will probably happen or is expected |
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defective /dɪˈfek.tɪv/
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adjective
describes something that has a fault in it and does not work correctly |
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with a deferred payment;
(v) defer; (n) -ment |
phras
to delay payment |
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concerning /kənˈsɜː.nɪŋ/
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preposition
about |
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edible /ˈed.ɪ.bl ̩/
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adjective
SNY: eatable opp: inedible suitable or safe for eating |
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sound /saʊnd/
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adjective
1. not broken or damaged; healthy; in good condition 2. showing good judgment; able to be trusted |
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(v) betray /bɪˈtreɪ/; (n act) -al: (n pers) -er;
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verb, noun
to not be loyal to your country or a person, often by doing something harmful such as helping their enemies |
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(v) irritate /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪt/; (n obj) irritant; (n act) -tion; (adj) -able
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verb, noun, adjective
to make angry or annoyed |
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(v) escalate /ˈes.kə.leɪt/;
(n) -tion |
verb, noun
to make or become greater or more serious |
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(mis)conception
/ˌmɪs.kənˈsep.ʃən/ |
noun
SNY:misperception an idea of what something or someone is like, or a basic understanding of a situation or a principle |
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(v) mediate /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/;
(n) mediator |
verb, noun
to talk to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems |
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necessity /nəˈses.ɪ.ti/
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noun
something that you need, especially in order to live |
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comply /kəmˈplaɪ/
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obey sth according to an order, especialy without willing
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prioritise /praɪˈɒr.ɪ.taɪz/
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verb
to decide which of a group of things are the most important so that you can deal with them first |
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assume /əˈsjuːm/
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verb
1. to accept something to be true without question or proof 2. to pretend to have a different name or be someone you are not, or to express a feeling falsely |
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objective /əbˈdʒek.tɪv/
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noun
opp. subjective /səbˈdʒek.tɪv/ |
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drop the ball
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phras
to make a mistake, especially by doing something in a stupid or careless way |
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(v) propose /prəˈpəʊz/; (n) proposal
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verb, noun
to offer or state a possible plan or action for other people to consider |
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(n) intent /ɪnˈtent/
(n) -tion /ɪnˈten.ʃən/; (adj) -tional (adv) -tionalliy |
noun 1. you eager and determined to do sth
noun (tion) 2. something that you want and plan to do adj/adv 3. to do sth puposely |
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enumerate /ɪˈnjuː.mə.reɪt/
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verb
to name things separately, one by one |
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relevant /ˈrel.ə.vənt/
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correct or suitable with what is happening or being discussed
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cite /saɪt/
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verb
to mention sth or sb's speach as proof for a theory or as a reason why something has happened |
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reclaim /rɪˈkleɪm/
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1. to take or demand back something that was yours
2. to make land, such as desert or areas covered by water, suitable for farming or building |
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assess /əˈses/
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to judge or decide the amount, value, quality or importance of something
The insurers will need to .... the flood damage. |
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priceless /ˈpraɪ.sləs/
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adjctive
describes an object which has such a high value, especially because it is rare, that the price of it cannot be calculated |
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resign /rɪˈzaɪn/
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verb
to give up a job or position by telling your employer that you are leaving 2. In the game of chess, you resign when you cannot see any way to avoid being beaten |
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dismiss /dɪˈsmɪs/
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verb
to remove someone from their job, especially because they have done something wrong |
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gain /geɪn/
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verb, noun
to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive, especially over a period of time |
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based on
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on grounds of (law)
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vote /vəʊt/
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to express your choice or opinion, especially by officially writing a mark on a paper or by raising your hand or speaking in a meeting
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silly /ˈsɪl.i/
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adjective
showing little thought or judgment; foolish |