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thinking in a quiet way, often with a serious expression on your face: začať sa učiť
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She became withdrawn and pensive, hardly speaking to anyone.
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You use ... when you want to describe something that is more important, serious, or significant than other things in a group or situation. začať sa učiť
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The major factor in the decision to stay or to leave was usually professional.
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If you say that something is ... you mean that it is very good. začať sa učiť
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Our house has got a splendid view across to the Cotswolds.
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If you describe a building or work of art as ..., you mean that it is beautiful, impressive, and extremely well made. začať sa učiť
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... a splendid Victorian mansion.
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Something that is ... has a mark, fault, or mistake in it. začať sa učiť
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These tests were so seriously flawed as to render the results meaningless.
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...... events or situations happen at the same time. začať sa učiť
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He will actually be serving three concurrent five-year sentences.
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If you describe something such as a loss as ......, you mean that it is extremely serious or worrying in its effects. začať sa učiť
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Mr Morris said the victims had suffered from a very grievous mistake
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A ... injury to your body is one that causes you great pain and suffering. začať sa učiť
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He survived in spite of suffering grievous injuries.
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... agreements, plans, or arrangements are not definite or certain, but have been made as a first step. začať sa učiť
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Political leaders have reached a tentative agreement.
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If someone is ..., they are cautious and not very confident because they are uncertain or afraid. začať sa učiť
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She did not return his tentative smile
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Someone who is ... is bad-tempered and unpleasant to people. začať sa učiť
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An amount or effect that is ... is so small that it is not worth considering or worrying about. začať sa učiť
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Senior managers are convinced that the strike will have a negligible impact.
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irritating, exasperating, or bitterly humiliating začať sa učiť
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If you describe a person or their behaviour as ..., you mean that they behave in a confused, disorganized way, making mistakes and usually not achieving anything. začať sa učiť
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(of a person) exact, accurate, and careful about details. začať sa učiť
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An ... piece of writing, for example a book or article, is complete and not shortened in any way. začať sa učiť
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A ... moment is one that makes you anxious or frightened because it seems that something bad is likely to happen. začať sa učiť
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An ... person is physically strong and healthy, rather than being weak or having a disability začať sa učiť
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used for emphasis, typically to express frustration, anger, or impatience. vulgar 🇬🇧 začať sa učiť
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"that ringtone drives me round the sodding bend every time I hear it"
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most important; primary or fundamental; something that's essential or basic, začať sa učiť
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Jealousy is a primal emotion.
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coming from or having to do with your emotions, not from thought: začať sa učiť
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My gut reaction is we’d better not get involved.
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... gossip or stories contain details about people's lives, especially details which are normally kept private. začať sa učiť
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adjective of a serious, thoughtful, and hard-working character začať sa učiť
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If you describe a person or their manner as ..., you mean that they appear to be friendly but in a way that you find unpleasant: začať sa učiť
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He was the very worst kind of slimy salesman.
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If you are ... to a disease or injury, you are very likely to be affected by it. začať sa učiť
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Walking with weights makes the shoulders very susceptible to injury.
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If you are ... to something or someone, you are very likely to be influenced by them. začať sa učiť
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James was extremely susceptible to flattery.
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A ... person is very easily influenced emotionally. začať sa učiť
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They persuade susceptible teenagers to part with their money.
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If you describe someone or something as ... you disapprove of them because they seem rather dishonest and unreliable. začať sa učiť
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... cash made in dodgy underworld deals.
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A ... person or a ... blow is violent and cruel. začať sa učiť
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The blow was so sudden and vicious that he dropped to his knees.
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A ... remark is cruel and intended to upset someone. začať sa učiť
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It is a deliberate, nasty and vicious attack on a young man's character
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... is used to describe people, things, or places that are not appreciated or praised, although you think they deserve to be. začať sa učiť
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They are among the unsung heroes of our time
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Someone who is ... is sad and quiet because they are disappointed or unhappy about something. začať sa učiť
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She was very glum and was obviously missing her children.
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Something that is ... is bad in a sad or depressing way. začať sa učiť
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My prospects of returning to a suitable job are dismal.
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Something that is ... is sad and depressing, especially in appearance. začať sa učiť
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... a dark dismal day with rain falling steadily.
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If you describe someone, usually a young woman, as... you mean they are quiet and rather shy, usually in a way that you like and find appealing, and behave very correctly. začať sa učiť
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She's very demure and sweet.
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If you say that someone or something was ..., you mean that they were able to know or predict what was going to happen in the future. začať sa učiť
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...'Bob Roberts', an eerily prescient comedy about a populist multimillionaire political candidate.
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... behaviour is stupid and does not show consideration for other people. začať sa učiť
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The government has behaved with crass insensitivity.
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If you describe someone as ..., you are critical of them because their behaviour is impolite and aggressive. začať sa učiť
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I was appalled by the loutish behaviour.
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Someone who is ... in a country or a town lives there. začať sa učiť
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He moved to Belgium to live with his son, who had been resident in Brussels since 1997.
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... is used to describe something which lasts only for a very short time. začať sa učiť
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The girls caught only a fleeting glimpse of the driver.
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These batteries are meant to last for a year.
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If something is ..., it looks tidy, neat, and in good condition. začať sa učiť
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The house only needs an occasional coat of paint to keep it shipshape
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If you feel ..., you feel sleepy and cannot think clearly. začať sa učiť
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He felt pleasantly drowsy and had to fight off the urge to sleep.
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extremely confused or puzzled začať sa učiť
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In Miss Kate's eyes there was a troubled, baffled look
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... groups or events are less important or popular than other related groups or events. začať sa učiť
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The monarchists are a small fringe group who quarrel fiercely among themselves
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A ... person is attractively thin and graceful. začať sa učiť
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She was slender, with delicate wrists and ankles
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... clothes do not reveal your body and they give the impression that you are shy and behave correctly. začať sa učiť
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... a demure high-necked white blouse
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You can use... to describe a situation which exists but only to a very small degree. začať sa učiť
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He has won a vote of confidence but only by a slender majority
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Someone who is ... shows or says that they are sorry for something wrong they have done začať sa učiť
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If you describe something as ..., you are criticizing it for being disorganized or wasteful začať sa učiť
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You hear talk about American business being flabby.
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If you describe a person or thing as..., especially someone or something remarkable, you mean that they are well known because they are often talked about or a lot of stories are told about them začať sa učiť
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You cannot go home without visiting the fabled art collections of the Prado.
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The ... force or idea behind something that happens or is done is the main thing that has a strong effect on it and makes it happen or be done in a particular way. začať sa učiť
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Consumer spending was the driving force behind the economic growth in the summer.
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If you describe someone as ..., you disapprove of them because they are prepared to do almost anything in return for money, even things which are dishonest or immoral. začať sa učiť
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You use ... to describe things or actions which are small or unimportant, but are meant to show particular intentions or feelings which may not be sincere. začať sa učiť
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The announcement was widely seen as a token gesture
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Someone who is ... is tense, nervous, or annoyed about something and so is difficult to be with. začať sa učiť
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I tend to get very uptight during a match
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A ... person has a dark face. začať sa učiť
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He had a broad swarthy face
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A ... climate or environment is one that encourages the existence or development of particular people or things. začať sa učiť
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Even in summer this place did not look exactly hospitable.
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... people are very serious and sincere in what they say or do, because they think that their actions and beliefs are important. začať sa učiť
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... products, especially electronic products, are the most expensive of their kind začať sa učiť
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... high-end personal computers and computer workstations
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... events happen immediately after other events. začať sa učiť
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The ensuing argument had been bitter.
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A ... argument or person is full of bitterness and anger. začať sa učiť
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The deal ended after a series of rancorous disputes
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If the cost of something is ..., it is so high that many people cannot afford it. začať sa učiť
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The cost of private treatment can be prohibitive
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If something is ..., you can see it or recognize that it exists. začať sa učiť
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There has been no discernible overall trend since 1975.
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in a state of confusion or agitation začať sa učiť
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She was so flustered that she forgot her reply.
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If someone is ..., they are so upset and worried that they cannot think clearly. začať sa učiť
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His distraught parents were being comforted by relatives.
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If you describe someone's words or actions as ..., you mean that they are intended to harm people or their reputation, or cause them embarrassment and upset. začať sa učiť
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That might merely have been malicious gossip.
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Something that is ... is not active, growing, or being used at the present time but is capable of becoming active later on. začať sa učiť
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... when the long dormant volcano erupted 2. The United Nations is resuming a diplomatic effort that has lain dormant for almost two decades.
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You use ... to describe an atmosphere or climate that is very damp, and usually very hot. začať sa učiť
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The day is overcast and humid.
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Some people use ... to emphasize what they are saying, especially when they are annoyed. 🇬🇧 informal adverb/adjective začať sa učiť
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This is such a flipping horrible picture.
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If you say that something is..., you mean that it cannot be achieved or is not available. začať sa učiť
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... an unattainable dream.
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If you say that someone is..., you mean that they have such a positive or hopeful view of a situation that they do not see what it is really like. začať sa učiť
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I'm not starry-eyed about Europe.
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... is used in advertising to suggest that something is being sold cheaply. začať sa učiť
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Cheap flights are available from budget travel agents from £240.
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... measures are intended to force people to do something that they do not want to do. začať sa učiť
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... increasingly coercive measures on the part of the state
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abounding in people, fish, insects, etc., dense or bustling začať sa učiť
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1. the streets of Cairo, a teeming city of 13 million people 2. They pushed their way through the teeming crowd.
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in a state of severe disrepair. (especially of a house or vehicle) začať sa učiť
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They entered the shop, which was a curious ramshackle building.
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A ... experience is good for you, even though it may seem difficult or unpleasant at first. začať sa učiť
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It was a salutary experience to be in the minority.
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If you are ... by something, you are shocked or disgusted because it is so bad or unpleasant. začať sa učiť
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She said that the Americans are appalled at the statements made at the conference.
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Something that is ... is in great demand, usually because it is rare or of very good quality. začať sa učiť
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A gold medal is the most sought-after prize in world sport.
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If you describe a person, place, or thing as ..., you mean that you find them unpleasant or morally unacceptable. začať sa učiť
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Police officers meet more unsavory characters in a week than most of us do in a lifetime.
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If something such as an agreement or a sporting event is ..., it is cancelled. začať sa učiť
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The vacant W.B.C. junior-lightweight title has been called off.
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If you describe something as ..., you mean that it is unpleasant or of poor quality and you dislike it strongly. 🇬🇧 informal začať sa učiť
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I've been feeling grotty for the last few days.
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You use ... to describe opinions or ideas that are simple and not based on special knowledge. začať sa učiť
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The book is simple homespun philosophy.
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needing careful and tactful handling začať sa učiť
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involving snags or difficulties začať sa učiť
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Something that is ... is secret and not to be discussed with other people. začať sa učiť
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Apparently there's a very hush-hush project under way up north.
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Someone who is ... shows confidence in what they say and do because they are sure of their own abilities. začať sa učiť
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He's a self-assured, confident negotiator.
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If you describe a person's speech or something that they write as ..., you disapprove of the fact that they use too many words, especially words which are very long, formal, or literary. začať sa učiť
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The chapter is mostly wordy rhetoric.
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If you describe someone as..., you mean they work very hard. začať sa učiť
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She was an industrious and willing worker.
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Something that is ... is so bad or unpleasant that it shocks you. začať sa učiť
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The conditions in the prison were appalling.
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A ... place, situation, organization, or time has many problems or conflicts. začať sa učiť
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There is much we can do to help this troubled country.
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Someone or something that is ... is likely to persuade a person to believe or do a particular thing. začať sa učiť
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Something that is ... is very ordinary and not at all interesting or unusual. začať sa učiť
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... the mundane realities of life.
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If you say that something is ..., you mean there is no point in doing it, usually because it has no chance of succeeding. začať sa učiť
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... things are temporary and usually of poor quality, but they are used because there is nothing better available. začať sa učiť
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... a makeshift coffee table
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If you describe a person or a piece of writing as ..., you are critical of them because they use more words than are necessary, and so make you feel bored or annoyed. začať sa učiť
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Someone who is ... is not very strong or healthy. začať sa učiť
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She lay in bed looking particularly frail.
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... vehicles, furniture, or other objects look smooth, shiny, and expensive. začať sa učiť
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If you describe someone as ..., you mean that they look rich and stylish. začať sa učiť
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... hair or fur is smooth and shiny and looks healthy. začať sa učiť
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If something is ..., most people have enough money to buy it. začať sa učiť
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... the availability of affordable housing.
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A problem that is ... is so great that it cannot be dealt with successfully. začať sa učiť
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You use... when you want to describe something that is less important, serious, or significant than other things in a group or situation. začať sa učiť
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Western officials say the problem is minor, and should be quickly overcome.
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Someone or something that is... is pale in an unattractive or unnatural way. začať sa učiť
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You can describe something such as a performance or book as... if it is weak or not at all exciting. začať sa učiť
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... a pallid unsuccessful romance.
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If you describe someone as..., you mean that they are very reliable and respectable. začať sa učiť
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You want a partner who is solid and stable.
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If you are..., you are bored, impatient, or dissatisfied, and you want to do something else. začať sa učiť
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From the audience came increasing sounds of restlessness
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If you describe something as..., you mean that it is very harmful. začať sa učiť
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Parents are blaming not only peer pressure but also the pernicious influence of the internet.
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A... action is done secretly. začať sa učiť
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They had several surreptitious conversations.
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If you describe someone or their behaviour as......, you disapprove of them because they are doing something that they have no right or authority to do. začať sa učiť
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Something that is ... is very clever and involves new ideas, methods, or equipment. začať sa učiť
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... a truly ingenious invention
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breaking or falling apart into small fragments, especially as part of a process of deterioration. začať sa učiť
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"their crumbling ancestral home"
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(of something abstract) disintegrating gradually over a period of time. začať sa učiť
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Something that is ... is very impressive or beautiful. začať sa učiť
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He gave Alberg a dazzling smile.
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A ... light is very bright and makes you unable to see properly for a short time začať sa učiť
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He shielded his eyes against the dazzling declining sun.
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If you describe someone or something as ..., you mean that they are of a very high standard or quality. začať sa učiť
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The ... thing in a series of things is the last but one. začať sa učiť
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... on the penultimate day of the Asian Games
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If you describe someone or something as ..., you mean that they are rather naughty, but in a way that you find attractive or enjoyable. začať sa učiť
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She had a wicked sense of humour.
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A person who is ... shows anxious concern for someone or something. začať sa učiť
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He was so solicitous of his guests.
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A ... time, place, or relationship is one in which there is a lot of change, confusion, and disorder. začať sa učiť
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They had been together for five or six turbulent years of rows and reconciliations.
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seeming to surround the audience, player, etc. so that they feel completely involved in something: začať sa učiť
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The new game is more immersive
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If you describe someone or their behaviour as ..., you disapprove of them because you think that they are too confident and aggressive. začať sa učiť
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On stage she seems hard, brash and uncompromising
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used to refer to something that happened in the past and is finished začať sa učiť
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The old man talked about the departed triumphs of his youth.
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in a manner motivated by duty rather than desire or enthusiasm. začať sa učiť
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covered with a thin layer of gold or a substance that looks like gold: začať sa učiť
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The gilded dome of the cathedral rises above the city.
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having a pleasing or showy appearance that conceals something of little worth začať sa učiť
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If you are..., you are not concentrating on something because you are worried or are thinking about something else začať sa učiť
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She had seemed curiously distracted
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... is used to indicate that something such as pain or heat is very intense. začať sa učiť
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... the searing heat of the Saudi Arabian desert
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A... speech or piece of writing is very critical. začať sa učiť
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