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
sākt mācīties
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
sākt mācīties
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
sākt mācīties
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
sākt mācīties
There's nothing like a good horror film to get the adrenalin going.
Basically
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Basically, I'm just lazy.
Stimulation
sākt mācīties
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
sākt mācīties
She is concerned about how much junk food I eat.
Worried
sākt mācīties
I'm really worried about my brother.
Timid
sākt mācīties
I was a timid child.
Enthusiastic
sākt mācīties
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
sākt mācīties
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
sākt mācīties
She congratulated me warmly on my exam results.
back off
sākt mācīties
She backed off and then turned and ran.
call off
sākt mācīties
The trip to Italy might be called off.
go off
sākt mācīties
The bomb went off at 6.30 in the morning.
put off
sākt mācīties
The match has been put off until tomorrow because of bad weather.
see off
sākt mācīties
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
sākt mācīties
As the day went on, my sleepiness wore off.
Flooding
sākt mācīties
The heavy rain has led to serious flooding in some areas.
Hobby
sākt mācīties
Susan's hobbies include reading, cooking and drama.
Boxer
sākt mācīties
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
sākt mācīties
I've picked up a few holiday brochures to look at.
Hut
sākt mācīties
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
sākt mācīties
You price includes the services of a porter.
Tent
sākt mācīties
We looked for a flat spot where we could pitch our tent.
Deposit
sākt mācīties
We put down a deposit on the house.
Premier
sākt mācīties
She was congratulated by the Australian Premier.
Treacherous
sākt mācīties
Strong winds and loose rocks made climbing treacherous.
Moody
sākt mācīties
Keith had seemed moody all morning.
Homesick
sākt mācīties
At first she was a little homesick.
Tower
sākt mācīties
He towered over his mother.
strap yourself into
sākt mācīties
Are the kids strapped in?
Bunk
sākt mācīties
She had to strap herself into her bunk.
Prison
sākt mācīties
The thief was sent to prison for six months.
Punish
sākt mācīties
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
sākt mācīties
The prisoners were kept under armed guard.
Robber
sākt mācīties
Armed robbers broke into the shop and demanded money from the till.
Steal
sākt mācīties
He stole money from his parents.
Terrorist
sākt mācīties
Twenty people were killed in the latest terrorist attack.
Fine
sākt mācīties
She was ordered to pay £150 fine, plus court costs.
community service
sākt mācīties
He was ordered to do 100 hours of community service.
Sentence
sākt mācīties
She received an eight-year prison sentence.
serve a sentence
sākt mācīties
Her husband is serving a two-year sentence for credit- card fraud.
Overnight
sākt mācīties
Pam's staying overnight at my house.
Curfew
sākt mācīties
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
sākt mācīties
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
sākt mācīties
We went to Italy on our honeymoon.
Courtyard
sākt mācīties
Everybody was lined up in the courtyard.
Cel
sākt mācīties
He spent the night in the cells at the local police station.
Fingerprint
sākt mācīties
His fingerprints were all over the place.
Hunk
sākt mācīties
Dinner consisted of a hunk of dry bread and black tea.
sum up
sākt mācīties
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
sākt mācīties
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
sākt mācīties
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
sākt mācīties
The police are following a lead.
Prohibit
sākt mācīties
Smoking is strictly prohibited on trains and inside the station.
Jury
sākt mācīties
The jury found him not guilty.
Cybercrime
sākt mācīties
How seriously to do you take cybercrime?
identity theft/fraud
sākt mācīties
I was the victim of identity theft once, it was awful.
Hacking
sākt mācīties
There is a problem with computer hacking.
Libel
sākt mācīties
Holt sued the newspaper for libel.
Genre
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Crime fiction is now one the best-selling genres.
Unwillingness
sākt mācīties
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
sākt mācīties
The reaction to the murders was one of shock and disbelief.
Disinterested
sākt mācīties
I tried to engage her in conversation, but she seemed disiterested.
Stalk
sākt mācīties
Our cat stalks mice through the garden at night.
Meek
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He was always so meek and quiet.
Cowardice
sākt mācīties
His cowardice was made his an outcast.
Pacifism
sākt mācīties
She was a great believer in pacifism.
Intervene
sākt mācīties
The army will have to intervene to prevent further fighting.
Unfold
sākt mācīties
He had watched the drama unfold from a nearby ship.
Mode
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They have a relaxed mode of life that suits them well.
Promenader
sākt mācīties
The beach was crowded with promenaders enjoying the sunshine.
Brutal
sākt mācīties
It was a brutal attack on a defenceless old man.
Spoil
The whole park is spoiled by litter.
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Spoil
impromptu The band gave an impromptu concert.
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impromptu The band gave an impromptu concert.
Faux
sākt mācīties
She was wearing faux pearls around her neck.
Immunity
sākt mācīties
They were granted immunity from prosecution.
Voyeur
sākt mācīties
We had become passive voyeurs of violence.
Detached
sākt mācīties
He appeared to be totally detached from the horrific nature of his crimes.
Intellectual
sākt mācīties
This is a job that requires considerable intellectual effort.
Bellow
sākt mācīties
His voice rose to a bellow.
Yell
sākt mācīties
She let out a yell when she saw me.
parade-ground
sākt mācīties
His father would shout at him in his parade-ground tones.
Brandish
sākt mācīties
A man leapt out brandishing a kitchen knife.
Victory
sākt mācīties
The court's decision represents a victory for all Women.
Blow
sākt mācīties
She died from a heavy blow to the head.
Instinctively
sākt mācīties
He acted instinctively to save the man.
Hammer
sākt mācīties
He swung the bag in hammer-throw fashion.
Insane
sākt mācīties
The whole idea sounds absolutely insane to me.
Duck
sākt mācīties
If she hadn’t ducked, the ball would have hit her.
Weighty
sākt mācīties
The weighty edge of the bag hit the man on the shoulder.
Spin
sākt mācīties
The plane's propellers were spinning.
Token
sākt mācīties
You're our token man,' one of them said.
Culprit
sākt mācīties
Police finally managed to catch the culprit.
Missile
sākt mācīties
Demonstrators threw missiles at the police.
Anonymous
sākt mācīties
Martin tried to make himself an anonymous figure in the queue.
Figure
sākt mācīties
Through the window I could see the commanding figure of Mrs Bradshaw.
Pretend
sākt mācīties
Let's pretend we're on the moon.
Bully
sākt mācīties
Don’t let them bully you into working on Saturdays.
cling on to
He clung on to the hope that she would forgive him.
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cling on to
Arc
sākt mācīties
The sun moves across the sky in an arc.
Annihilation
sākt mācīties
We must divert the flood waters to avoid total annihilation of the village!
hand-clap
sākt mācīties
They gave Martin a slow hand-clap.
follow through
sākt mācīties
The project went wrong when the staff failed to follow through.
set aside
sākt mācīties
Both sides agreed to set aside the question of independence.
road rage
sākt mācīties
Road rage seems to be on the increase.
break-in
sākt mācīties
Since the break-in we've had all our locks changed.
Ache
sākt mācīties
His feet were aching from standing so long.
short-sighted
sākt mācīties
I need glasses because I'm short-sighted.
Optician
sākt mācīties
I visited the optician yesterday.
Sched
sākt mācīties
I keep all the tools in the garden shed.
go off1
sākt mācīties
The milk's gone off.
go off2
sākt mācīties
Many women go off coffee during pregnancy.
go off3
sākt mācīties
Suddenly, all the lights went off.
go over
sākt mācīties
I went over my report to make sure I had included everything.
go on1
sākt mācīties
He went on working until he was 91.
go on2 I don’t know what's going on.
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go on2 I don't know what's going on.
go ahead
sākt mācīties
They've decided to go ahead with the plans to build 50 new houses on the site.
go down
sākt mācīties
If one of the file servers goes down, you lose the whole network.
Sour
sākt mācīties
Rachel sampled the wine. It was sour.
Revise
sākt mācīties
The college has revised its plans because of local objections.
in the footsteps
sākt mācīties
He is a doctor and expects his son to follow in his footsteps.
Fictional
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The novel is set in the fictional German town of Kreiswald.
Detective
sākt mācīties
Sherlock Holmes is a famous fictional detective.
Novel
sākt mācīties
The novels of Charles Dickens are famous around the world.
Flock
sākt mācīties
People have been flocking to the exhibition.
Plead
sākt mācīties
He's probably going to plead guilty.
Offence
sākt mācīties
His solicitor said he committed the offence because he was heavily in debt.
Solve
sākt mācīties
More than 70 percent of murder cases were solved last year.
Resemble
sākt mācīties
He grew up to resemble his father.
Feature
sākt mācīties
Her eyes were her best feature.
Blindness
sākt mācīties
Some people suffer from 'face blindness'.
Clue
sākt mācīties
Police have found a vital clue.
Assume
sākt mācīties
I didn’t see your car, so I assumed you'd gone out.
Disability
sākt mācīties
Public places are becoming more accessible to people with disabilities.
Misleading
sākt mācīties
The article was misleading, and the newspaper has apologised.
Conditio
sākt mācīties
People suffering from this condition should not smoke.
Embarrassing
She asked a lot of embarrassing questions.
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Embarrassing
Pretty
sākt mācīties
I'm pretty sure he'll say yes.
Facial
sākt mācīties
Victor's facial expression didn't change.
be thrown
sākt mācīties
I can be completely thrown if someone has their hair coloured.
Beard
sākt mācīties
His beard has gone very grey this year.
contact lens
sākt mācīties
I've thrown my glasses away now that I've got contact lenses.
Greet
sākt mācīties
Belinda greeted her warmly.
Flatmate
sākt mācīties
She's got two flatmates now.
Studio
sākt mācīties
Andrea works in a design studio.
Jewellery
She wears a lot of gold jewellery.
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Jewellery
Tricky
sākt mācīties
I can get you tickets for the show but it'll be tricky.
Identical
sākt mācīties
The sisters were identical in appearance and character.
Client
sākt mācīties
He's got a meeting with an important client.
Obviously
sākt mācīties
We’re obviously going to need more help.
Faintly
sākt mācīties
She smiled faintly.
Occurrence
sākt mācīties
Flooding is a common occurrence in the area.
stand out
sākt mācīties
Three of the cars we tested stood out from the rest.
Birthmark
sākt mācīties
Paul had a birthmark on his left cheek.
Plot
sākt mācīties
The plot was a little confusing.
Earplug
sākt mācīties
I have to wear earplugs, otherwise I can't sleep.
Consciously
sākt mācīties
She was probably not consciously aware of her true feelings.
Offend
sākt mācīties
His remarks deeply offended many Scottish people.
Trigger
sākt mācīties
The protests were triggered by spending cuts.
Reflection
sākt mācīties
Can you see your reflection in the glass?
Hint
sākt mācīties
There have been hints that he may take up coaching.
Strategy
sākt mācīties
The police had a new strategy for dealing with crime.
come across1
sākt mācīties
I came across and old diary in her desk.
come across2
sākt mācīties
He comes across as a very intelligent sensitive man.
come up with
sākt mācīties
We’ve been asked to come up with some new ideas.
come round
sākt mācīties
It took him a while to come round to the idea.
come down with
sākt mācīties
I think I'm coming down with a cold.
come into
sākt mācīties
She’ll come into quite a lot of money when her father dies.
come out
sākt mācīties
When are the exam results coming out?
come up
sākt mācīties
With Christmas coming up, people don't have much money to spare.
fancy dress
sākt mācīties
We're going to a fancy dress party tomorrow.
Wig
sākt mācīties
Everyone is wearing a wig at the party.
Minor
sākt mācīties
We have made some minor changes to the programme.
Speculate
sākt mācīties
She refused to speculate.
go blank
sākt mācīties
My heart began to race and my mind went blank.
lose your mind
sākt mācīties
Nicholas stared at her as if she'd lost her mind.
bear in mind
sākt mācīties
Thanks for your ideas. I'll bear them in mind.
be in two minds
sākt mācīties
I was in two minds about whether or not to go out with him.
cross somebody's mind
sākt mācīties
It never crossed my mind that Lisa might be lying.
slip somebody's mind
sākt mācīties
It had completely slipped her mind that Dave still had a key to the house.
put somebody's mind at rest
sākt mācīties
If you're worried, see a doctor to set your mind at rest.
take somebody's mind off something
sākt mācīties
Going back to work helped take my mind off Ian's illness.
Record
sākt mācīties
I try to record every film I see in my diary.
Preserve
sākt mācīties
It's so important to preserve our rainforests, as they're home to millions of animals.
Maintain
sākt mācīties
Britain wants to maintain its position as a world power.
Reflect
sākt mācīties
He had time to reflect on his successes and failures.
Consider
sākt mācīties
I seriously considered resigning.
Approximately
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The disease affects approximately 10 percent of the adult population.
Remaining
sākt mācīties
The few remaining guests were in the kitchen.
Significant
sākt mācīties
Please inform us if there are any significant changes in your plans.
Meaningless
sākt mācīties
He said a few meaningless words to his hostess and looked round the room.
Handful
sākt mācīties
The boy picked up a handful of stones and started throwing them at us.
Delete
sākt mācīties
His name was deleted from the list.
Fraction
sākt mācīties
I got these shoes at a fraction of the original price.
Vacant
sākt mācīties
Only a few apartments are vacant.
in reality
sākt mācīties
In reality, violent crimes are still extremely rare.
Valuable
sākt mācīties
Their most valuable belongings were locked in a safe in the bedroom.
Worthless
sākt mācīties
The house was full of worthless junk.
Unsociable
sākt mācīties
Her colleagues were unsociable.
Suport
sākt mācīties
Local people have given us a lot of support in our campaign.
Volunteer
sākt mācīties
Most of the relief work was done by volunteers.
time flies
sākt mācīties
They say time flies when you're having fun.
ahead of your time
sākt mācīties
Colerige's understanding of the human mind was way ahead of his time.
Conversational
sākt mācīties
The article was written in straightforward, almost conversational language.
Straightforward
sākt mācīties
This area of law is far from straightforward.
Compromise
sākt mācīties
To stop the arguments they decided on a compromise.
Conservation
sākt mācīties
She got a job with a conservation magazine.
pin numer
sākt mācīties
I couldn’t remember the pin number for my credit card.
Forgetful
sākt mācīties
He's become very forgetful recently.
Wallet
sākt mācīties
I've only got about £10 in my wallet.
lose your temper
sākt mācīties
It was hot and I was beginning to lose my temper.
Owe
I must write soon.
sākt mācīties
I owe Shaun a letter
Apology
sākt mācīties
She finally received an apology from the company.
by accident
sākt mācīties
I met her quite by accident.
Coma
sākt mācīties
He was in a coma for nearly a week.
Curtain
sākt mācīties
Ella drew the curtains and switched on the light.
Voice
sākt mācīties
He recognised her voice instantly.
Stranger
sākt mācīties
Children must not talk to strangers.
Accent
sākt mācīties
He had a strong Irish accent.
Shrug
sākt mācīties
I just shrugged my shoulders and ignored him.
Eyebrow
sākt mācīties
He's got thick bushy eyebrows.
cross your fingers
sākt mācīties
She hung the washing out, then crossed her fingers for a dry day.
roll your eyes
sākt mācīties
Lucy rolled her eyes as Tom sat down beside her.
Gesture
sākt mācīties
Jim raised his hands in a despairing gesture.
Comment
sākt mācīties
People were always commenting on his size.
fed up
sākt mācīties
She felt tired and a bit fed up.
Copy
sākt mācīties
Could you copy this letter and send it out, please?
Pronounce
sākt mācīties
How do you pronounce your last name?
Rude
sākt mācīties
I didn’t mean to be rude, but I had to leave early.
Aware
sākt mācīties
The children are aware of the dangers of walking alone at night.
Privacy
sākt mācīties
With seven people squashed in one house, you don't get much privacy.
Exception
sākt mācīties
It's been cold, but today's an exception.
Arogant
sākt mācīties
He was unbearably arrogant.
Helpline
sākt mācīties
I work for a customer service helpline.
Interact
sākt mācīties
Lucy interacts well with other children in the class.
non-verbal
sākt mācīties
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.
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It was obvious from Luke's body language that he was nervous.
Awful
sākt mācīties
These clues tell you an awful lot about someone's personality.
Throat
sākt mācīties
She fingered the pearls at her throat.
native tongue
sākt mācīties
Her native tongue is Spanish, but she also speaks English and Portuguese.
not speak a word of
sākt mācīties
I don’t speak a word of French.
have a big mouth
sākt mācīties
Don't tell her anything - she has such a big mouth.
Forgive
sākt mācīties
I've tried to forgive him for what he said.
tell the difference
sākt mācīties
I can't tell the difference between the twins.
tell a joke
sākt mācīties
He told us a really good joke.
tell a lie
sākt mācīties
He told me a lie.
talk rubbish
sākt mācīties
You do talk rubbish sometimes.
tell a secret
sākt mācīties
Let me tell you a secret.
talk sense
sākt mācīties
She talks a lot of sense.
talk to yourself
sākt mācīties
I often talk to myself.
it goes without saying
sākt mācīties
It goes without saying that the internet is a good source of information.
actions speak louder than words
sākt mācīties
I've always thought that actions speak louder than words.
say the word
sākt mācīties
Anywhere you want to go, just say the word.
say for yourself
sākt mācīties
What have you got to say for yourself?
generally speaking
sākt mācīties
Generally speaking, large breeds of dog are becoming less popular.
speak your mind
sākt mācīties
He was a tough politician who wasn't afraid to speak his mind.
Mumble
sākt mācīties
He bumped into someone and mumbled an apology.
Mutter
sākt mācīties
Elsie muttered something I couldn’t catch and walked off.
Whisper
sākt mācīties
You don't have to whisper, no one can hear us.
Unacceptable
sākt mācīties
I found her attitude totally unacceptable.
Applause
sākt mācīties
He left the stage to rapturous applause.
Tip
sākt mācīties
Did you tip the waiter?
Paraphrase
sākt mācīties
If you don't know how to say something, try to use a paraphrase.
Bark
sākt mācīties
The dog always barks at strangers.
Growl
sākt mācīties
The dog growled at me.
Lick
sākt mācīties
The dog jumped up and licked her face.
Sniff
sākt mācīties
He opened the milk and sniffed it.
mark its territory
sākt mācīties
A dog uses urine to mark its territory.
wag its tail
sākt mācīties
Every time my dog sees me it wags its tail.
Psychologist
sākt mācīties
He is a psychologist who studies dog behaviour.
Anthropologist
sākt mācīties
He is an anthropologist with several years experience in the field.
Engaging
sākt mācīties
He had an engaging smile.
Intensity
sākt mācīties
The intensity of the hurricane was frightening.
Affection
sākt mācīties
Bart had a deep affection for the old man.
Devote
sākt mācīties
He devoted his energies to writing films.
Rat
sākt mācīties
A lot of people keep rats as pets.
Crow
sākt mācīties
There are two crows in the garden.
Cockroach
sākt mācīties
She screamed when she saw the cockroach.
Irritation
sākt mācīties
The heavy traffic is a source of irritation.
Puzzle
sākt mācīties
She enjoys doing word puzzles.
Confirm
sākt mācīties
New evidence has confirmed the first witness' story.
Signal
sākt mācīties
At a prearranged signal the lights went out.
Perspective
sākt mācīties
His father's death gave him a whole new perspective.
come along for the ride
sākt mācīties
A couple of friends had come along for the ride.
receptor cel
sākt mācīties
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.
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All this information can be conveyed in a simple diagram.
Mating
sākt mācīties
Mating happens in the springtime.
Scent
sākt mācīties
Dogs like to leave their scent on lampposts.
Pack
sākt mācīties
He has done research into wild dog packs.
Puppy
sākt mācīties
They've just got a six-month old puppy.
Hunting
sākt mācīties
The puppies lick their mother's faces on return from hunting.
Welcome
sākt mācīties
I must be there to welcome my guests.
Exaggeration
sākt mācīties
It would be an exaggeration to say that we were close friends.
Mammal
sākt mācīties
All mammals tend to produce the same kinds of sounds.
take advantage of
sākt mācīties
Don’t lend them the car - they're taking advantage of you!
Range
sākt mācīties
Your blood pressure is well within the normal range.
Pitch
sākt mācīties
Dogs can hear things at a higher pitch than humans can.
Frequency
sākt mācīties
Dolphins produce a high frequency sound.
Vocal
sākt mācīties
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
sākt mācīties
Parents are looking for reassurance about their children's safety.
Guidance
sākt mācīties
I asked my manager for guidance on my career.
Inspect
sākt mācīties
I got out of the car to inspect the damage.
spy on
sākt mācīties
She sent you to spy on me, didn't she?
comings and goings
sākt mācīties
Beds are arranged so that patients can watch the comings and goings of visitors and staff.
Tire
sākt mācīties
As we neared the summit, we were tiring fast.
Character
sākt mācīties
He has a cheerful but quiet character.
contrary to popular belief
sākt mācīties
Contrary to popular belief, a desert can be very cold.
Wolves
sākt mācīties
Wolves hunt in packs.
Interpret
sākt mācīties
His refusal to work late was interpreted as a lack of commitment to the company.
his bark is worse than his bite
sākt mācīties
Don't worry, her bark is worse than her bite!
let the cat out of the bag
sākt mācīties
Oh dear! I think I let the cat out of the bag.
put the cat among the pigeons
sākt mācīties
So she really put the cat among the pigeons by announcing she was getting married.
a big fish in a little pond
sākt mācīties
She was a big fish in a little pond at school.
have kittens
sākt mācīties
She's having kittens about what to do next.
kill two birds with one stone
sākt mācīties
That way we could kill two birds with one stone.
water off a duck's back
sākt mācīties
Her comments to him were like water off a duck's back.
make a beeline
Rob always makes a beeline for beautiful women.
sākt mācīties
make a beeline
charge somebody with
sākt mācīties
Gibbons has been charged with murder.
Breed
sākt mācīties
All modern rabbits have been bred from the European wild rabbit.
Cancer
sākt mācīties
A lot of cancers can now be treated successfully.
Ape
sākt mācīties
But even apes can only produce a very small number of sounds.
Genetic
sākt mācīties
The colour of your hair is genetic, as it the colour of your eyes.
Species
sākt mācīties
There are several species of deer living in these woods.
Reproduce
sākt mācīties
The turtles return to the coast to reproduce.
Dolphin
sākt mācīties
Dolphins can copy whistles.
Whale
sākt mācīties
Whales swim for months without stopping.
Parrot
sākt mācīties
Parrots are famous for copying sounds.
Dissimilar
sākt mācīties
Madonna's career is not dissimilar to Cher's.
Eager
sākt mācīties
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
sākt mācīties
This is a very simplistic approach to the problem.
Westerner
sākt mācīties
As a westerner, I was confused by some of the Japanese traditions at first.
Glance
sākt mācīties
The man glanced nervously at his watch.
Rooftop
sākt mācīties
Spectators stood on rooftops to watch the parade.
Invisible
sākt mācīties
The plane is meant to be invisible to radar.
Resident
sākt mācīties
The town's residents were unhappy with the council's decision.
Leap
sākt mācīties
With one leap, the dog flew from the riverbank into the water.
Handstand
sākt mācīties
He did an amazing handstand on the edge of the roof.
Breakdance
sākt mācīties
He had always wanted to be famous breakdancer.
Acrobatics
sākt mācīties
He combines his dance moves with acrobatics.
be at the forefront
sākt mācīties
He now finds himself at the forefront of a young sport.
Adventurous
sākt mācīties
Andy isn’t a very adventurous cook.

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