Vocabulary From My Phone

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Rational = based on clear thought and reason

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In that state of mind you can't make a rational decision.

Obviously, he wasn’t rational.

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Density = the number of people or things in a place when compared with the size of the place:

Back 2

We were unable to move because of the density of the crowd.

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Leap = to make a large jump or sudden movement, usually from one place to another:

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“To cross the river he leaps from rock to rock.”

“To cross the river he leaps from rock to rock.”He leaped to his friend's defence.

He leaped to his friend's defence.

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Authentic = If something is authentic, it is real, true, or what people say it is:

Back 4

How can we be sure the signature is authentic?

Most historians accept that the documents are authentic.

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Strap = a narrow pice of leather or other strong material used for fastening something or giving support

Back 5

Is the strap on this helmet adjustable?

a watch strap

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Ruthless = not thinking or worrying about any pain caused to others , cruel

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Some people believe that to succeed in this world you have to be ruthless.

Ruthless manipulator

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Peak = the pointed top of a Mountain , or the mountain itself , related to a period of time people are using a service

Back 7

20 most dangerous mountains peaks in the world

The new facility could increase the number of packages shipped to 30,000 from 10,000 during the peak holiday season.

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Dangle = to hang loosely , or to cause something to hang , to offer someone something that they want in order to persuade that person to do something:

Back 8

Strangers save women dangling from Mansfield bridge

I've tried dangling all kinds of offers in front of him to get him to work harder at school, but nothing works.

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Minority = a small number or part , a group of people in a country or area who are of a different race, or have a different culture or religion to that of most other people there:

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It's only a tiny minority of people who are causing the problem.

Only a minority of people support military action.

British Asians are the largest minority group among UK staff.

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Oppose = to disagree with something such as a plan or idea and try to prevent it from happening or succeeding:

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The more you oppose Islam , the more it becomes stronger and grows

Many people are strongly opposed to the new system.

( Totally oppose ) ( consistently oppose)

( Intially opposed ) (

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Dislocated = feeling that you are in the wrong place or that you are not connected to things or people around you:

Back 11

The jaw is not broken, just dislocated.

I felt dislocated , not knowing if i would ever get home

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Lap = the top surface of the upper part of the legs of a person who is sitting down: , of waves hitting something gently producing quite sound

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I balanced the books on my lap .

Lap of honour

The waves gently lapped the shore.

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Peel = remove the skin of fruit , or your body , remove cover ,

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I was peeling potatoes in the kitchen when he called.

Im gonna peel the first piece of tape .

The new paint is already starting to crack and peel.

The children peeled by the side of the lake and jumped in."

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Plunge = to (cause someone or something to) move or fall suddenly and often a long way forward, down, or into something:

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We ran down to the beach and plunged into the sea.

I am going to plunge my Face into your breast

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Stance = position in Which sb stand.

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(Fighting Stance) ( adjust your stance)

( Maintain Stance) ( defensive Stance)

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Shine = to send out or reflect light , to point a light in a particular direction .

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That lamp’s shining in my eyes.

The policeman walked along the street, shining a torch into every car.

Guy ironed his shirt and shined his shoes for the interview.

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Mild = not violent, severe, or extreme:, mild weather , describe to food not strong

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She can't accept even mild criticism of her work.

Idiot!' is a mild term of abuse

He doesn't like a hot curry - he prefers a mild one.

( A mild punishment)( a mild desease ( mild curiosity , interest )

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demean =. To cause someone to become less respected .

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The entire family was demeaned by his behaviour.

I wouldn't demean myself by asking my parents for money.

It was demeaning to be asked to leave because I was dressed informally.

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Solidarity = agreement between and support for th members of a Group , public

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In France particularly that we are with you in solidarity we pray to Allah.Hundreds of supporters gathered to show solidarity for the three men.

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Stutter

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He spoke with a stutter, which got worse when he was angry.

She stutters a little, so be patient and let her finish what she's saying

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Molest = to touch or attack someone in a sexual way against their wishes

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The man had previously been arrested several times for molesting young boys.

a child molester

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Sluggish = moving or operating more slowly than usual and with less energy or power :

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A heavy lunch makes me sluggish in the afternoon.

I fell a little sluggish

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Gross = extremely unpleasant , (especially in law) , unacceptable because clearly wrong

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That's soo groos

a gross violation of justice