Gold First Words III

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Selfishness
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Selfishness is something I cannot accept in people.
Dishonesty
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I really dislike dishonesty in other people.
Favour
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Could you do me a favour and tell Kelly I can't make it?
pick up where you left off
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We’ll meet again in the morning and we can pick up where we left off.
Definitely
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The hotel fitness centre is definitely worth a visit.
Via
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I regularly contact my friends via social networking.
Loyalty
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Elizabeth understood her husband's loyalty to his sister.
Trust
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At first there was a lack of trust between them.
self-aware
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It's important to be self-aware.
Outgoing
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We're looking for someone with an outgoing personality.
self-centred
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He's the most self-centred person I know.
self-confident
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We need to employ someone who is self-confident and charming.
Selfless
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She displayed a selfless devotion to others less fortunate than herself.
self-satisfied
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A self-satisfied smile settled on his face.
self-sufficient
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Australia is 65 percent self-sufficient in oil.
Share
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The three of us shared a taxi.
Conduct
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We are conducting a survey of consumer attitudes towards organic food.
Promote
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Helen was promoted to senior manager.
catch up
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When I got home I phoned Jo to catch up on all the gossip.
Foursome
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Jim and Tina made up a foursome with Jean and Bruce.
at short notice
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The trip was planned at short notice.
Unless
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I can't sleep unless I have a bath before bed.
even if
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She's going to have problems finding a job even if she gets her A levels.
as long as
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You can go out to play as long as you stay in the back yard.
Otherwise
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Put your coat on, otherwise you'll get cold.
Provided
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He can come with us, provided he pays for his own meals.
Whether
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I don't know whether I'm free on Friday or not... Can I check and get back to you?
Actual
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I'm not joking. Those were his actual words.
Present
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At the present time we have no explanation for this.
Current
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In its current state, the car is worth £1,000.
Typical
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This painting is typical of his work.
Individual
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Each individual leaf on the tree is different.
current affairs
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She's interested in current affairs.
keep somebody company
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Mum was out so I stayed at home to keep my younger sister company.
Companionship
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My granny just got a cat, for companionship.
Socialise
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Some people don't enjoy socialising.
Workmate
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He often goes out with this workmates.
Undemanding
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She's looking for am undemanding job.
Loneliness
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Loneliness is a common problem for the elderly.
Complicated
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The situation is very complicated, but I think I understand it now.
Proportion
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The proportion of women graduates has increased in recent years.
Acquaintance
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She was a casual acquaintance of my family in Vienna.
make fun of
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I'm not making fun of you. I admire what you did.
Survey
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We conducted a survey of parents in the village.
Reveal
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The author of the book will be revealed in the newspaper tomorrow.
be worthy of
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A couple of other books are worthy of mention.
crop up
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You'll have to wait. Something's cropped up.
Shocked
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I was deeply shocked by the news.
play a character
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People often play a character online
Version
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I think I preferred the television version to the novel.
Alternative
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Is there a viable alternative to the present system?
Distance
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For some, a professional distance between their 'work' selves and their 'social' selves is necessary.
Disapproving
He gave her a disapproving look.
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Disapproving
Concept
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I like the concept that we are citizens of the world.
Distinction
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There is often no clear distinction between an allergy and food intolerance.
Meaningful
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They want a chance to do meaningful work.
Interaction
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Meaningful human interaction requires time and effort.
Exchange
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We exchanged phone numbers.
Update
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The report provides a brief update on the progress of the project.
Rushed
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We did have a meeting, but it was a bit rushed.
Shallow
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If he's only interested in your looks, that shows how shallow he is.
Enemy
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She's a dangerous enemy to have.
Element
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There's an element of truth in your argument.
Oddball
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He' a bit of an oddball.
serial killer
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The police have finally caught the serial killer.
Geographically
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The friends might be spread wide geographically.
the net
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You can find more information on the net.
Awkwardness
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Making friends online, avoids the social awkwardness that can occur when trying to make new friends.
Sustain
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She found it difficult to sustain the children's interest.
cut out
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The benefit is clear - you cut out all the boring small talk.
buzz around
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There are always stories buzzing around.
Soulmate
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Some people say they've met their soulmate online.
die out
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The wild population of koalas is in danger of dying out.
Notion
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The traditional notion of marriage goes back thousands of years.
Figure
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Government figures underestimate the problem.
Countless
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That film clip has been shown countless times.
Disabled
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If you are elderly or physically disabled, massage can be beneficial to you.
Housebound
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Without the internet, many housebound people would have no social contact at all.
Naive
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Jim can be so naive sometimes.
social misfit
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I was very conscious of being a social misfit at school.
Amusing
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I don’t find his jokes at all amusing.
Ridiculous
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That's a ridiculous idea.
Functional
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Those buildings are sensitively designed, they're not purely functional.
Genuine
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She is the most genuine person I've ever met.
Worthwhile
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I thought it was worthwhile to clarify the matter.
quick-tempered
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My sister has always been quick-tempered.
strong-willed
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I was a strong-willed child, and insisted on having my own way.
have your head in the clouds
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have your head in the clouds
My brother tends to have his head in the clouds. He's the dreamer in the family.
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My brother tends to have his head in the clouds. He's the dreamer in the family.
level-headed
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She is extremely level-headed and sensible.
old-fashioned
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The idea seems rather old-fashioned now.
kind-hearted
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She's such a kind-hearted person, I wish I was more like her.
Bond
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There is a strong emotional bond between mother and child.
theme park
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I’m used to love going to theme parks.
Tube
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It's best to travel by tube.
keep an eye out for
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Keep an eye out for rabbits in the field.
well-built
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My brother is tall and well-built.
Unimaginable
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He has unimaginable wealth.
Noticeboard
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She saw a message on the hospital noticeboard.
Astronaut
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France's space centre was looking for astronauts.
Spectacle
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The Northern Lights are an amazing spectacle.
Ultimate
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Our ultimate objective is to have as many female members of Parliament as there are male.
Mountaineer
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The article is about a young mountaineer.
Triathlon
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I've never done a triathlon.
Conquer
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He is the youngest climber to conquer Everest.
Inspiration
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The beaches at Cape Cod were her inspiration.
Peer
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Staff members are trained by their peers.
spark a debate
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His age sparked a debate on whether teenagers should be allowed to do these things.
drop somebody off
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I’ll drop you off on your my home.
Assemble
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A large crowd had assembled outside the American embassy.
refer to somebody
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They refer to themselves as Team Jordan.
Comprise
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The house comprises two bedrooms, a kitchen, and a living room.
Stepmother
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She has a good relationship with her stepmother.
be on track
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We're still on track for 10 percent growth.
Continent
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He has climbed all the highest mountains on the world's seven continents.
double life
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Marje had no idea that her husband was leading a double life.
Intense
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Young people today are under intense pressure to succeed.
Oxygen
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He had to get used to low oxygen levels high up on the mountain.
Drag
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Inge managed to drag the table into the kitchen.
Driveway
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They walked up the driveway to the big house.
Liter
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Clothes littered the floor.
Adventure
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We’re going on an adventure tomorrow.
Gear
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We'll need some camping gear.
Racer
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They have been professional racers for years.
Decade
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Things have changed a lot on the last decade.
Reception
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His ideas met with a hostile reception.
Solo
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He is the youngest solo sailor to sail around the world.
Sailor
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We were both experienced sailors.
Globe
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He sailed around the globe.
Controversy
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The judge's decision provoked controversy.
pre-schooler
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My little brother will be a pre-schooler next year!
Neighbourhood
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Be quiet! You'll wake up the whole neighbourhood.
Tricycle
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He used to win neighbourhood tricycle events.
diagnose somebody with
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She was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Disorder
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He suffers from a rare disorder of the liver.
Painful
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Is you arm very painful?
Immobility
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The months of immobility seem to have encouraged him to make adventure sports into a lifestyle.
hyper-competitive
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Jordan doesn't have Paul's hyper-competitive gene.
Gene
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Information is transferred by genes in much the same way as it is by words.
Summit
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Many people have now reached the summit of Mount Everest.
Mouth
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She silently mouthed the words 'Good luck'.
Vague
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Julia was vague about where she had been and what she had been doing.
Driven
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He claims he is not a driven workaholic.
Philosophy
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The company explained their management philosophy.
Sour
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An unhappy childhood has soured her view of life.
Deadly
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He climbed one of the world's deadliest mountains.
Background
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You have to understand his background.
Wilderness
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They entered a wilderness race.
Calling
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Paul finally felt like he had found his true calling.
Justification
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There is no justification for holding her in jail.
Broke
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I'm fed up with being broke all the time.
Educate
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I have always wanted to educate young children.
Educational
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The educational development of children is very important.
Terrify
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Spiders terrify me - I can't be near them.
Terror
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People fled in terror as fire tore through the building.
Terrifying
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He told her of his terrifying experience.
Strengthen
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Our friendship has steadily strengthened over the years.
Strength
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She didn’t even have the strength to stand up.
Strong
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He was a big strong man.
Critical
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Many parents are strongly critical of the school.
Endanger
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If you don't wear a seatbelt, you are endangering yourself and others.
Danger
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The refugees believe that their lives are in danger.
Dangerous
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Swimming in the sea at night can be dangerous.
Blood
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I hate the sight of blood.
Cheat
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My sister is such a cheat at cards.
Experience
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You've got a lot of experience of lecturing.
be frozen
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The ground is frozen for most of the year.
Length
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We measured the length and width of the living room.
Memory
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She has a terrible memory for names.
Modern
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Such companies must change if they are to compete in the modern world.
in aid of
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We're collecting money in aid of cancer research.
well-being
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We are responsible for the care and well-being of all our patients.
Flu
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Steven's still in bed with flu.
put to the test
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We put 15 rain jackets to the test, and chose the best one.
Weight
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She felt a great weight of responsibility.
Brave
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It was brave of you to speak in front of all those people.
Determined
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Gwen is a very determined woman.
Exciting
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I've got some exciting news for you.
Exhausting
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It had been an exhausting day.
Skilful
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After a few years, he became very skilful at drawing.
risk-averse
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Shareholders are more risk averse than they used to be.
Reassure
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Teachers reassured anxious parents.
Slippery
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In places, the path can be wet and slippery.
Ignore
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You can’t ignore the fact that many criminals never go to prison.
Headgear
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Each sport has different safety equipment, from headgear to harnesses.
Harness
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She always wears a safety harness when she climbs.
Snowboarding
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His favourite sport is snowboarding.
free-running
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Free-running is an extreme sport.
Hormone
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Hormones are released when the body experiences stress.
Adrenalin
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There's nothing like a good horror film to get the adrenalin going.
Basically
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Basically, I'm just lazy.
Stimulation
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People who do extreme sports have a need to seek excitement and stimulation.
Destructive
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What is good for the individual can be destructive to the family.
Committed
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The party has a core of committed supporters.
Devoted
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Isabella was devoted to her brother.
Concerned
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She is concerned about how much junk food I eat.
Worried
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I'm really worried about my brother.
Timid
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I was a timid child.
Enthusiastic
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All the staff are enthusiastic about the project.
complain about
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Residents are complaining about the amount of traffic in the area.
Inaccurate
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A lot of what has been written about him is inaccurate.
insist on
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She kept insisting on her innocence.
admit to
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Dana admitted to taking the last biscuit.
be involved in
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More than 30 firms were involved in the project.
prevent from
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His back injury may prevent him from playing in tomorrow's game.
rely on
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I knew I could rely on David.
Congratulate somebody on
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She congratulated me warmly on my exam results.
back off
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She backed off and then turned and ran.
call off
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The trip to Italy might be called off.
go off
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The bomb went off at 6.30 in the morning.
put off
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The match has been put off until tomorrow because of bad weather.
see off
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They've gone to the airport to see their son off.
tell off
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Shelley was one of those kids who was always getting told off at school.
wear off
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As the day went on, my sleepiness wore off.
Flooding
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The heavy rain has led to serious flooding in some areas.
Hobby
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Susan's hobbies include reading, cooking and drama.
Boxer
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Boxers have to be very controlled and calm, as well as strong, if they want to win.
long-term
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I took out a long-term loan to pay for my university course.
Yachtswoman
A yachtswoman has to be very fit and well-trained.
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yachtswoman
Fearless
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These dogs are absolutely fearless.
Brochure
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I've picked up a few holiday brochures to look at.
Hut
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You will stay in a mountain hut.
Fee
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You can use the gym and pool for a fee of £35 a month.
Porter
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You price includes the services of a porter.
Tent
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We looked for a flat spot where we could pitch our tent.
Deposit
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We put down a deposit on the house.
Premier
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She was congratulated by the Australian Premier.
Treacherous
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Strong winds and loose rocks made climbing treacherous.
Moody
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Keith had seemed moody all morning.
Homesick
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At first she was a little homesick.
Tower
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He towered over his mother.
strap yourself into
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Are the kids strapped in?
Bunk
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She had to strap herself into her bunk.
Prison
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The thief was sent to prison for six months.
Punish
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My parents punished me by taking away my computer.
Discourage
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My father is a lawyer, and he discouraged me from entering the field.
Crime
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He insisted that he had not committed a crime.
Rehabilitate
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Do you think criminals should be rehabilitated into society?
Shoplifting
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She had been falsely accused of shoplifting in a clothing store.
Armed
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The prisoners were kept under armed guard.
Robber
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Armed robbers broke into the shop and demanded money from the till.
Steal
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He stole money from his parents.
Terrorist
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Twenty people were killed in the latest terrorist attack.
Fine
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She was ordered to pay £150 fine, plus court costs.
community service
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He was ordered to do 100 hours of community service.
Sentence
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She received an eight-year prison sentence.
serve a sentence
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Her husband is serving a two-year sentence for credit- card fraud.
Overnight
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Pam's staying overnight at my house.
Curfew
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The government imposed a night-time curfew throughout the country.
electronic tag
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When he got out of prison he had to wear an electronic tag.
Former
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Their farm had been reduced to half its former size.
Willingly
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Sixty percent of voters said they would willingly pay higher taxes for better health-care.
Convert
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The converted the spare bedroom into an office.
Construct
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There are plans to construct a new road bridge across the river.
Obey
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The little boy made no effort to obey.
Admittedly
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This has led to financial losses, thought admittedly on a fairly small scale.
Honeymoon
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We went to Italy on our honeymoon.
Courtyard
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Everybody was lined up in the courtyard.
Cel
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He spent the night in the cells at the local police station.
Fingerprint
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His fingerprints were all over the place.
Hunk
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Dinner consisted of a hunk of dry bread and black tea.
sum up
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To sum up, you must take regular exercise in order to have a healthy heart.
Comparable
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A car of comparable size would cost far more abroad.
Arrest
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The police made an arrest yesterday morning.
Suspect
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Two suspects were arrested today in connection with the robbery.
Witness
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Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
Court
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It could not be proved in a court of law.
Judge
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The trial judge specifies the number of years to be spent in prison.
Harsh
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His theory met with harsh criticism from colleagues.
Trial
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The trial is due to start next week.
Defendant
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We find the defendant not guilty.
Guilty
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The jury found her guilty of murder.
Verdict
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The verdict was 'not guilty'.
catch in the act
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The gang was caught in the act of unloading stolen goods.
catch your breath He leant against a tree until he had caught his breath.
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catch your breath He leant against a tree until he had caught his breath.
Conviction
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They had no previous convictions.
Lead
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The police are following a lead.
Prohibit
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Smoking is strictly prohibited on trains and inside the station.
Jury
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The jury found him not guilty.
Cybercrime
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How seriously to do you take cybercrime?
identity theft/fraud
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I was the victim of identity theft once, it was awful.
Hacking
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There is a problem with computer hacking.
Libel
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Holt sued the newspaper for libel.
Genre
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Crime fiction is now one the best-selling genres.
Unwillingness
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His unwillingness to pay the fine landed him in court.
be fond of
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I’d grown fond of the place and it was difficult to leave.
Disbelief
začať sa učiť
The reaction to the murders was one of shock and disbelief.
Disinterested
začať sa učiť
I tried to engage her in conversation, but she seemed disiterested.
Stalk
začať sa učiť
Our cat stalks mice through the garden at night.
Meek
začať sa učiť
He was always so meek and quiet.
Cowardice
začať sa učiť
His cowardice was made his an outcast.
Pacifism
začať sa učiť
She was a great believer in pacifism.
Intervene
začať sa učiť
The army will have to intervene to prevent further fighting.
Unfold
začať sa učiť
He had watched the drama unfold from a nearby ship.
Mode
začať sa učiť
They have a relaxed mode of life that suits them well.
Promenader
začať sa učiť
The beach was crowded with promenaders enjoying the sunshine.
Brutal
začať sa učiť
It was a brutal attack on a defenceless old man.
Spoil
The whole park is spoiled by litter.
začať sa učiť
Spoil
impromptu The band gave an impromptu concert.
začať sa učiť
impromptu The band gave an impromptu concert.
Faux
začať sa učiť
She was wearing faux pearls around her neck.
Immunity
začať sa učiť
They were granted immunity from prosecution.
Voyeur
začať sa učiť
We had become passive voyeurs of violence.
Detached
začať sa učiť
He appeared to be totally detached from the horrific nature of his crimes.
Intellectual
začať sa učiť
This is a job that requires considerable intellectual effort.
Bellow
začať sa učiť
His voice rose to a bellow.
Yell
začať sa učiť
She let out a yell when she saw me.
parade-ground
začať sa učiť
His father would shout at him in his parade-ground tones.
Brandish
začať sa učiť
A man leapt out brandishing a kitchen knife.
Victory
začať sa učiť
The court's decision represents a victory for all Women.
Blow
začať sa učiť
She died from a heavy blow to the head.
Instinctively
začať sa učiť
He acted instinctively to save the man.
Hammer
začať sa učiť
He swung the bag in hammer-throw fashion.
Insane
začať sa učiť
The whole idea sounds absolutely insane to me.
Duck
začať sa učiť
If she hadn’t ducked, the ball would have hit her.
Weighty
začať sa učiť
The weighty edge of the bag hit the man on the shoulder.
Spin
začať sa učiť
The plane's propellers were spinning.
Token
začať sa učiť
You're our token man,' one of them said.
Culprit
začať sa učiť
Police finally managed to catch the culprit.
Missile
začať sa učiť
Demonstrators threw missiles at the police.
Anonymous
začať sa učiť
Martin tried to make himself an anonymous figure in the queue.
Figure
začať sa učiť
Through the window I could see the commanding figure of Mrs Bradshaw.
Pretend
začať sa učiť
Let's pretend we're on the moon.
Bully
začať sa učiť
Don’t let them bully you into working on Saturdays.
cling on to
He clung on to the hope that she would forgive him.
začať sa učiť
cling on to
Arc
začať sa učiť
The sun moves across the sky in an arc.
Annihilation
začať sa učiť
We must divert the flood waters to avoid total annihilation of the village!
hand-clap
začať sa učiť
They gave Martin a slow hand-clap.
follow through
začať sa učiť
The project went wrong when the staff failed to follow through.
set aside
začať sa učiť
Both sides agreed to set aside the question of independence.
road rage
začať sa učiť
Road rage seems to be on the increase.
break-in
začať sa učiť
Since the break-in we've had all our locks changed.
Ache
začať sa učiť
His feet were aching from standing so long.
short-sighted
začať sa učiť
I need glasses because I'm short-sighted.
Optician
začať sa učiť
I visited the optician yesterday.
Sched
začať sa učiť
I keep all the tools in the garden shed.
go off1
začať sa učiť
The milk's gone off.
go off2
začať sa učiť
Many women go off coffee during pregnancy.
go off3
začať sa učiť
Suddenly, all the lights went off.
go over
začať sa učiť
I went over my report to make sure I had included everything.
go on1
začať sa učiť
He went on working until he was 91.
go on2 I don’t know what's going on.
začať sa učiť
go on2 I don't know what's going on.
go ahead
začať sa učiť
They've decided to go ahead with the plans to build 50 new houses on the site.
go down
začať sa učiť
If one of the file servers goes down, you lose the whole network.
Sour
začať sa učiť
Rachel sampled the wine. It was sour.
Revise
začať sa učiť
The college has revised its plans because of local objections.
in the footsteps
začať sa učiť
He is a doctor and expects his son to follow in his footsteps.
Fictional
začať sa učiť
The novel is set in the fictional German town of Kreiswald.
Detective
začať sa učiť
Sherlock Holmes is a famous fictional detective.
Novel
začať sa učiť
The novels of Charles Dickens are famous around the world.
Flock
začať sa učiť
People have been flocking to the exhibition.
Plead
začať sa učiť
He's probably going to plead guilty.
Offence
začať sa učiť
His solicitor said he committed the offence because he was heavily in debt.
Solve
začať sa učiť
More than 70 percent of murder cases were solved last year.
Resemble
začať sa učiť
He grew up to resemble his father.
Feature
začať sa učiť
Her eyes were her best feature.
Blindness
začať sa učiť
Some people suffer from 'face blindness'.
Clue
začať sa učiť
Police have found a vital clue.
Assume
začať sa učiť
I didn’t see your car, so I assumed you'd gone out.
Disability
začať sa učiť
Public places are becoming more accessible to people with disabilities.
Misleading
začať sa učiť
The article was misleading, and the newspaper has apologised.
Conditio
začať sa učiť
People suffering from this condition should not smoke.
Embarrassing
She asked a lot of embarrassing questions.
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Embarrassing
Pretty
začať sa učiť
I'm pretty sure he'll say yes.
Facial
začať sa učiť
Victor's facial expression didn't change.
be thrown
začať sa učiť
I can be completely thrown if someone has their hair coloured.
Beard
začať sa učiť
His beard has gone very grey this year.
contact lens
začať sa učiť
I've thrown my glasses away now that I've got contact lenses.
Greet
začať sa učiť
Belinda greeted her warmly.
Flatmate
začať sa učiť
She's got two flatmates now.
Studio
začať sa učiť
Andrea works in a design studio.
Jewellery
She wears a lot of gold jewellery.
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Jewellery
Tricky
začať sa učiť
I can get you tickets for the show but it'll be tricky.
Identical
začať sa učiť
The sisters were identical in appearance and character.
Client
začať sa učiť
He's got a meeting with an important client.
Obviously
začať sa učiť
We’re obviously going to need more help.
Faintly
začať sa učiť
She smiled faintly.
Occurrence
začať sa učiť
Flooding is a common occurrence in the area.
stand out
začať sa učiť
Three of the cars we tested stood out from the rest.
Birthmark
začať sa učiť
Paul had a birthmark on his left cheek.
Plot
začať sa učiť
The plot was a little confusing.
Earplug
začať sa učiť
I have to wear earplugs, otherwise I can't sleep.
Consciously
začať sa učiť
She was probably not consciously aware of her true feelings.
Offend
začať sa učiť
His remarks deeply offended many Scottish people.
Trigger
začať sa učiť
The protests were triggered by spending cuts.
Reflection
začať sa učiť
Can you see your reflection in the glass?
Hint
začať sa učiť
There have been hints that he may take up coaching.
Strategy
začať sa učiť
The police had a new strategy for dealing with crime.
come across1
začať sa učiť
I came across and old diary in her desk.
come across2
začať sa učiť
He comes across as a very intelligent sensitive man.
come up with
začať sa učiť
We’ve been asked to come up with some new ideas.
come round
začať sa učiť
It took him a while to come round to the idea.
come down with
začať sa učiť
I think I'm coming down with a cold.
come into
začať sa učiť
She’ll come into quite a lot of money when her father dies.
come out
začať sa učiť
When are the exam results coming out?
come up
začať sa učiť
With Christmas coming up, people don't have much money to spare.
fancy dress
začať sa učiť
We're going to a fancy dress party tomorrow.
Wig
začať sa učiť
Everyone is wearing a wig at the party.
Minor
začať sa učiť
We have made some minor changes to the programme.
Speculate
začať sa učiť
She refused to speculate.
go blank
začať sa učiť
My heart began to race and my mind went blank.
lose your mind
začať sa učiť
Nicholas stared at her as if she'd lost her mind.
bear in mind
začať sa učiť
Thanks for your ideas. I'll bear them in mind.
be in two minds
začať sa učiť
I was in two minds about whether or not to go out with him.
cross somebody's mind
začať sa učiť
It never crossed my mind that Lisa might be lying.
slip somebody's mind
začať sa učiť
It had completely slipped her mind that Dave still had a key to the house.
put somebody's mind at rest
začať sa učiť
If you're worried, see a doctor to set your mind at rest.
take somebody's mind off something
začať sa učiť
Going back to work helped take my mind off Ian's illness.
Record
začať sa učiť
I try to record every film I see in my diary.
Preserve
začať sa učiť
It's so important to preserve our rainforests, as they're home to millions of animals.
Maintain
začať sa učiť
Britain wants to maintain its position as a world power.
Reflect
začať sa učiť
He had time to reflect on his successes and failures.
Consider
začať sa učiť
I seriously considered resigning.
Approximately
začať sa učiť
The disease affects approximately 10 percent of the adult population.
Remaining
začať sa učiť
The few remaining guests were in the kitchen.
Significant
začať sa učiť
Please inform us if there are any significant changes in your plans.
Meaningless
začať sa učiť
He said a few meaningless words to his hostess and looked round the room.
Handful
začať sa učiť
The boy picked up a handful of stones and started throwing them at us.
Delete
začať sa učiť
His name was deleted from the list.
Fraction
začať sa učiť
I got these shoes at a fraction of the original price.
Vacant
začať sa učiť
Only a few apartments are vacant.
in reality
začať sa učiť
In reality, violent crimes are still extremely rare.
Valuable
začať sa učiť
Their most valuable belongings were locked in a safe in the bedroom.
Worthless
začať sa učiť
The house was full of worthless junk.
Unsociable
začať sa učiť
Her colleagues were unsociable.
Suport
začať sa učiť
Local people have given us a lot of support in our campaign.
Volunteer
začať sa učiť
Most of the relief work was done by volunteers.
time flies
začať sa učiť
They say time flies when you're having fun.
ahead of your time
začať sa učiť
Colerige's understanding of the human mind was way ahead of his time.
Conversational
začať sa učiť
The article was written in straightforward, almost conversational language.
Straightforward
začať sa učiť
This area of law is far from straightforward.
Compromise
začať sa učiť
To stop the arguments they decided on a compromise.
Conservation
začať sa učiť
She got a job with a conservation magazine.
pin numer
začať sa učiť
I couldn’t remember the pin number for my credit card.
Forgetful
začať sa učiť
He's become very forgetful recently.
Wallet
začať sa učiť
I've only got about £10 in my wallet.
lose your temper
začať sa učiť
It was hot and I was beginning to lose my temper.
Owe
I must write soon.
začať sa učiť
I owe Shaun a letter
Apology
začať sa učiť
She finally received an apology from the company.
by accident
začať sa učiť
I met her quite by accident.
Coma
začať sa učiť
He was in a coma for nearly a week.
Curtain
začať sa učiť
Ella drew the curtains and switched on the light.
Voice
začať sa učiť
He recognised her voice instantly.
Stranger
začať sa učiť
Children must not talk to strangers.
Accent
začať sa učiť
He had a strong Irish accent.
Shrug
začať sa učiť
I just shrugged my shoulders and ignored him.
Eyebrow
začať sa učiť
He's got thick bushy eyebrows.
cross your fingers
začať sa učiť
She hung the washing out, then crossed her fingers for a dry day.
roll your eyes
začať sa učiť
Lucy rolled her eyes as Tom sat down beside her.
Gesture
začať sa učiť
Jim raised his hands in a despairing gesture.
Comment
začať sa učiť
People were always commenting on his size.
fed up
začať sa učiť
She felt tired and a bit fed up.
Copy
začať sa učiť
Could you copy this letter and send it out, please?
Pronounce
začať sa učiť
How do you pronounce your last name?
Rude
začať sa učiť
I didn’t mean to be rude, but I had to leave early.
Aware
začať sa učiť
The children are aware of the dangers of walking alone at night.
Privacy
začať sa učiť
With seven people squashed in one house, you don't get much privacy.
Exception
začať sa učiť
It's been cold, but today's an exception.
Arogant
začať sa učiť
He was unbearably arrogant.
Helpline
začať sa učiť
I work for a customer service helpline.
Interact
začať sa učiť
Lucy interacts well with other children in the class.
non-verbal
začať sa učiť
Men may be more aware of non-verbal communication.
body language
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body language
It was obvious from Luke's body language that he was nervous.
začať sa učiť
It was obvious from Luke's body language that he was nervous.
Awful
začať sa učiť
These clues tell you an awful lot about someone's personality.
Throat
začať sa učiť
She fingered the pearls at her throat.
native tongue
začať sa učiť
Her native tongue is Spanish, but she also speaks English and Portuguese.
not speak a word of
začať sa učiť
I don’t speak a word of French.
have a big mouth
začať sa učiť
Don't tell her anything - she has such a big mouth.
Forgive
začať sa učiť
I've tried to forgive him for what he said.
tell the difference
začať sa učiť
I can't tell the difference between the twins.
tell a joke
začať sa učiť
He told us a really good joke.
tell a lie
začať sa učiť
He told me a lie.
talk rubbish
začať sa učiť
You do talk rubbish sometimes.
tell a secret
začať sa učiť
Let me tell you a secret.
talk sense
začať sa učiť
She talks a lot of sense.
talk to yourself
začať sa učiť
I often talk to myself.
it goes without saying
začať sa učiť
It goes without saying that the internet is a good source of information.
actions speak louder than words
začať sa učiť
I've always thought that actions speak louder than words.
say the word
začať sa učiť
Anywhere you want to go, just say the word.
say for yourself
začať sa učiť
What have you got to say for yourself?
generally speaking
začať sa učiť
Generally speaking, large breeds of dog are becoming less popular.
speak your mind
začať sa učiť
He was a tough politician who wasn't afraid to speak his mind.
Mumble
začať sa učiť
He bumped into someone and mumbled an apology.
Mutter
začať sa učiť
Elsie muttered something I couldn’t catch and walked off.
Whisper
začať sa učiť
You don't have to whisper, no one can hear us.
Unacceptable
začať sa učiť
I found her attitude totally unacceptable.
Applause
začať sa učiť
He left the stage to rapturous applause.
Tip
začať sa učiť
Did you tip the waiter?
Paraphrase
začať sa učiť
If you don't know how to say something, try to use a paraphrase.
Bark
začať sa učiť
The dog always barks at strangers.
Growl
začať sa učiť
The dog growled at me.
Lick
začať sa učiť
The dog jumped up and licked her face.
Sniff
začať sa učiť
He opened the milk and sniffed it.
mark its territory
začať sa učiť
A dog uses urine to mark its territory.
wag its tail
začať sa učiť
Every time my dog sees me it wags its tail.
Psychologist
začať sa učiť
He is a psychologist who studies dog behaviour.
Anthropologist
začať sa učiť
He is an anthropologist with several years experience in the field.
Engaging
začať sa učiť
He had an engaging smile.
Intensity
začať sa učiť
The intensity of the hurricane was frightening.
Affection
začať sa učiť
Bart had a deep affection for the old man.
Devote
začať sa učiť
He devoted his energies to writing films.
Rat
začať sa učiť
A lot of people keep rats as pets.
Crow
začať sa učiť
There are two crows in the garden.
Cockroach
začať sa učiť
She screamed when she saw the cockroach.
Irritation
začať sa učiť
The heavy traffic is a source of irritation.
Puzzle
začať sa učiť
She enjoys doing word puzzles.
Confirm
začať sa učiť
New evidence has confirmed the first witness' story.
Signal
začať sa učiť
At a prearranged signal the lights went out.
Perspective
začať sa učiť
His father's death gave him a whole new perspective.
come along for the ride
začať sa učiť
A couple of friends had come along for the ride.
receptor cel
začať sa učiť
Sniffing objects gets smells to the brain via receptor cells.
Convey
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Convey
All this information can be conveyed in a simple diagram.
začať sa učiť
All this information can be conveyed in a simple diagram.
Mating
začať sa učiť
Mating happens in the springtime.
Scent
začať sa učiť
Dogs like to leave their scent on lampposts.
Pack
začať sa učiť
He has done research into wild dog packs.
Puppy
začať sa učiť
They've just got a six-month old puppy.
Hunting
začať sa učiť
The puppies lick their mother's faces on return from hunting.
Welcome
začať sa učiť
I must be there to welcome my guests.
Exaggeration
začať sa učiť
It would be an exaggeration to say that we were close friends.
Mammal
začať sa učiť
All mammals tend to produce the same kinds of sounds.
take advantage of
začať sa učiť
Don’t lend them the car - they're taking advantage of you!
Range
začať sa učiť
Your blood pressure is well within the normal range.
Pitch
začať sa učiť
Dogs can hear things at a higher pitch than humans can.
Frequency
začať sa učiť
Dolphins produce a high frequency sound.
Vocal
začať sa učiť
Allison's vocal style is influenced by country and blues music.
Domesticate
Dogs developed a wider vocal range as they became domesticated.
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domesticate
Reassurance
začať sa učiť
Parents are looking for reassurance about their children's safety.
Guidance
začať sa učiť
I asked my manager for guidance on my career.
Inspect
začať sa učiť
I got out of the car to inspect the damage.
spy on
začať sa učiť
She sent you to spy on me, didn't she?
comings and goings
začať sa učiť
Beds are arranged so that patients can watch the comings and goings of visitors and staff.
Tire
začať sa učiť
As we neared the summit, we were tiring fast.
Character
začať sa učiť
He has a cheerful but quiet character.
contrary to popular belief
začať sa učiť
Contrary to popular belief, a desert can be very cold.
Wolves
začať sa učiť
Wolves hunt in packs.
Interpret
začať sa učiť
His refusal to work late was interpreted as a lack of commitment to the company.
his bark is worse than his bite
začať sa učiť
Don't worry, her bark is worse than her bite!
let the cat out of the bag
začať sa učiť
Oh dear! I think I let the cat out of the bag.
put the cat among the pigeons
začať sa učiť
So she really put the cat among the pigeons by announcing she was getting married.
a big fish in a little pond
začať sa učiť
She was a big fish in a little pond at school.
have kittens
začať sa učiť
She's having kittens about what to do next.
kill two birds with one stone
začať sa učiť
That way we could kill two birds with one stone.
water off a duck's back
začať sa učiť
Her comments to him were like water off a duck's back.
make a beeline
Rob always makes a beeline for beautiful women.
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make a beeline
charge somebody with
začať sa učiť
Gibbons has been charged with murder.
Breed
začať sa učiť
All modern rabbits have been bred from the European wild rabbit.
Cancer
začať sa učiť
A lot of cancers can now be treated successfully.
Ape
začať sa učiť
But even apes can only produce a very small number of sounds.
Genetic
začať sa učiť
The colour of your hair is genetic, as it the colour of your eyes.
Species
začať sa učiť
There are several species of deer living in these woods.
Reproduce
začať sa učiť
The turtles return to the coast to reproduce.
Dolphin
začať sa učiť
Dolphins can copy whistles.
Whale
začať sa učiť
Whales swim for months without stopping.
Parrot
začať sa učiť
Parrots are famous for copying sounds.
Dissimilar
začať sa učiť
Madonna's career is not dissimilar to Cher's.
Eager
začať sa učiť
I was eager to get back to work as soon as possible.
shed light on Recent research has shed light on the causes of the disease.
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shed light on Recent research has shed light on the causes of the disease.
Simplistic
začať sa učiť
This is a very simplistic approach to the problem.
Westerner
začať sa učiť
As a westerner, I was confused by some of the Japanese traditions at first.
Glance
začať sa učiť
The man glanced nervously at his watch.
Rooftop
začať sa učiť
Spectators stood on rooftops to watch the parade.
Invisible
začať sa učiť
The plane is meant to be invisible to radar.
Resident
začať sa učiť
The town's residents were unhappy with the council's decision.
Leap
začať sa učiť
With one leap, the dog flew from the riverbank into the water.
Handstand
začať sa učiť
He did an amazing handstand on the edge of the roof.
Breakdance
začať sa učiť
He had always wanted to be famous breakdancer.
Acrobatics
začať sa učiť
He combines his dance moves with acrobatics.
be at the forefront
začať sa učiť
He now finds himself at the forefront of a young sport.
Adventurous
začať sa učiť
Andy isn’t a very adventurous cook.

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