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an opinion or attitude about a subject The politician explained her _________________ climate change. start learning		position on something
a severe illness or medical problem that develops quickly He was taken to hospital because of ___________. start learning		acute condition
related to adoption They are his ____________ parents. start learning		adoptive
a surprise attack from a hidden place The soldiers were caught in an ______________. start learning		ambush
feeling extreme pain, sadness, or worry He gave an _______________ cry after hearing the news. start learning		anguished
experiencing extreme, intense physical pain or severe mental anguish/suffering (She lay there screaming in _____.) start learning		in agony
to be wanted by a lot of people (Good teachers are always _____.) start learning		in demand
to be present and easily seen or noticed (The first signs of spring were _____ as the flowers began to bloom.) start learning		in evidence
to do something that was never done before ("His work _____ for future, more advanced studies.) start learning		blaze the trail
to become very angry (My dad is going to _____ when he sees the dent in the car.) start learning		blow a fuse
to explode with anger (She _____ whenever someone questions her authority.) start learning		blow one's top
a loud, deep voice that commands attention and fills a space (The announcer's _____ filled the stadium, capturing everyone's attention.) start learning		booming voice
a violent escape, especially by a group, from prison (There has been a mass _____ from one of Germany's top security jails.) start learning		breakout
to make sb very interested, excited, or fascinated by something (Her books have _____ of children from around the world.) start learning		capture one's imagination
glimpse for a moment, suddenly notice (I _____ her red coat in the crowd.) start learning		catch sight of
to change your opinion completely, especially because you know it will bring you an advantage (He was against the project, but he soon _____ when he realized he would be leading it.) start learning		change your tune
to start behaving in a different, usually better, way (She decided it was time to _____ and start eating healthier.) start learning		change your ways
charge a toll on to impose a fee for using a service, road, or bridge, often to cover maintenance costs. "It was necessary to ... the new bridge to cover maintenance costs." start learning		charge a toll on
to have a skin irritation start learning		come out in a rash
computerize to operate or control by means of computers start learning		computerize
confide in to tell someone secrets and personal information because you feel you can trust them "She is my best friend; I can always ... her." start learning		confide in
Showing a strong feeling of dislike or lack of respect "He gave me a ....... look and walked away" start learning		contemptuous
a person responsible for a crime "The police finally caught the ......." start learning		culprit
a scary challenge that seems too much "Climbing Mount Everest is a ...... challenge." start learning		daunting challenge
- behaving in a dishonest way by telling lies and making people believe things that are not true ex. The government were accused of being hypocritical and _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. start learning		deceitful
- to become smaller, weaker, etc.; to make something become smaller, weaker, etc.ex. The world's resources are rapidly _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. start learning		diminish
- having bad manners and not showing respect for other people ex. He didn't wish to appear _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. start learning		discorteous
- bad and unsuccessful result ex. Their policies have been a _ _ _ _ _ _. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ start learning		dismal failure
- to take apart a machine or structure so that it is in separate pieces ex. I had to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ the engine in order to repair it. start learning		dismantle
- terrible; very bad or unpleasant ex. What _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ weather! start learning		dreadful
- to give something or someone a particular name, especially describing what you think of it, him, or her ex. She was _ _ _ _ _ _ by the newspapers "the Angel of Death". start learning		dub
- very happy and excited because of something good that has happened, or will happen ex. I was _ _ _ _ _ _ by the prospect of the new job ahead. start learning		elated
attractive or tempting The offer was so ________ that many people accepted it start learning		enticing
to improve the quality or value of something The course ________ her understanding of the subject start learning		enrich
- to put someone or something at risk or in danger of being harmed, damaged, or destroyed ex. Smoking during pregnancy _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ your baby's life. start learning		endanger
to feel comfortable and relaxed with someone or something She quickly ________ her new colleagues start learning		feel at home with
to feel as healthy or as normal as before After a few days, he began to ________ again start learning		feel one's old self
to take care of oneself without help At university, students must learn to ________ start learning		fend for oneself
to look quickly through the pages of something He ________ a magazine while waiting start learning		flick through
very sad, lonely, or without hope Example: The abandoned dog looked _____________. start learning		forlorn
weak physically or emotionally / the condition of being weak Example: After the illness, she became quite ___________. start learning		frail/frailty
full of something unpleasant or difficult Example: Their journey was ________ _______ danger. start learning		fraught with
to get excitement or pleasure from something Example: She ____ a _____ out ____ performing on stage. start learning		get a buzz out of
to become friends very quickly and get along extremely well Example: They met yesterday and already _____ on ______ a ________ on_______. start learning		get on like a house on fire
to finally find time to do something Example: I still haven't ______ _______ ____ cleaning the garage. start learning		get round to sth/doing sth
to produce or emit a smell, light, heat Example: The flowers _________ ____ a sweet scent. start learning		give off
to experience a difficult period in life Example: Their relationship ______ through ____ ______ ________ last year. start learning		go through a bad patch
to make a lot of effort to achieve something Example: She ______ to _________ __________ to help her friend. start learning		go to great lenghts
to give someone what they strongly desire Example: The fairy ___________ him a __________. start learning		grant sb a wish
to smile broadly at someone Example: He g_________ ____ me from across the room. start learning		grin at sb
to make a low, rough angry sound (used for animals or people) Example: The dog __________ at the stranger. start learning		growl
to eat food very quickly Example: He __________ _________ his breakfast before leaving. start learning		gulp down food
to have a natural talent or skill for something Example: He ____ __ ________ for dancing and always captivates the audience with his graceful performances. start learning		have a flair for
to dislike someone and want to cause problems for them That teacher failed me because he __________ me. start learning		have it in for sb
express a lack of desire John _____________ attend the party. start learning		have no inclination to
a place that is safe and peaceful where people or animals are protected The camp offers a _________ to refugees. start learning		haven
a person who has the desire and the ability to be very successful in their job or their studies _____________ in the industry typically earn 25 percent more than their colleagues. start learning		high-flyer
to have a good friendly relationship with somebody We __________ straight away. start learning		hit it off with sb
to aim at something and move straight towards it The missile __________ the target. start learning		home in on
perfectly placed because of some reason The hotel is ______________ near the city center. start learning		ideally situated
existing only in your mind or imagination I had an ___________ friend when I was a child. start learning		imaginary
having or showing new and exciting ideas You'll need to be a little more ___________ if you want to hold their attention. start learning		imaginative
that can be seen completely, directly in front of somebody/something He was shot ____________ a large crowd. start learning		in full view of
very quickly or very soon Do as the doctor said and you'll be back on your feet ____________. start learning		in no time
unsuccessfully All the police's efforts to find him were ___________. start learning		in vain
unable to be heard The noise of the machinery made her voice ____________. start learning		inaudible
not having the skill or ability to do your job or a task as it should be done The prime minister was attacked as ______________ to lead. start learning		incompetent
not giving enough thought to other people's feelings or needs It was _____________ of you not to call. start learning		inconsiderate
trouble or problems, especially in connection with what you need or would like yourself We apologize for the delay and regret any _______________ it may have caused. start learning		inconvenience
strong righteous anger or scorn aroused by something felt to be unfair, unworthy or unjust His voice was trembling with _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ start learning		indignation
someone's ability to think of clever new ways of doing something I was impressed by the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ and energy of the contestants start learning		ingenuity
a situation in which you have a close friendship or sexual relationship with someone They shared a moment of true _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ when she confessed her deepest fears start learning		intimacy
in addition to other facts previously mentioned He's intelligent, funny, a loving husband, and an excellent cook _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ start learning		into the bargain
so attractive or desirable that is impossible to refuse or say no to She gave me one of those _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ smiles and I just had to agree start learning		irresistible
to tell others very little about oneself, and not to be very friendly or sociable He likes to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ start learning		keep oneself to oneself
to prevent someone from moving closer He held the police _ _ _ _ _ for several hours start learning		keep sb at bay
surrounded by the land of others countries and having no coast Nepal is _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ by India on three sides and China to the north start learning		landlocked
to allow someone to make their own decisions about what to do He seemed to be a responsible person, so I left him to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ start learning		leave sb to their own devices
to become vulnerable by dismantling emotional walls It took weeks for him to ____________________and trust her with his true feelings. start learning		let down your defences
to regard someone or something as inferior, unimportant, or unworthy of respect She thinks they ____________________ her because she doesn't have a job. start learning		look down on
for a dangerous event that is likely to occur soon, often appearing as an impending, uncontrollable threat The threat of renewed civil war ____________________. start learning		loom ahead
to become less important, applicable, or valuable over time As technology advances, some older technologies can quickly ____________________. start learning		loose one's relevance
to stay calm, self-controlled, and collected, especially during stressful, emotional, or challenging situations She took a breath and fought to ____________________. start learning		maintain composure
to cause someone to feel intense rage, extreme anger, or fury It ____________________ when I hear about people being cruel to animals. start learning		make one's blood boil
to make or become broader, larger, or more extensive in physical size, scope, or range They are planning to ____________________ the highway to reduce traffic congestion. start learning		widen
to adjust or change the way you act, usually to adapt to a new situation or to meet social and legal expectations start learning		to modify one's behaviour
to join in and help with a task, especially one that is dirty or hard work start learning		to muck in
to think about something carefully for a period of time. start learning		to mull over
a stale, damp, or unpleasant smell typical of old buildings or unventilated rooms. start learning		musty smell
to feel very confused because you cannot understand or explain something. start learning		mystified
to publicly reveal the identity of a person or group that has done something wrong. start learning		to name and shame
to be a considerably great, difficult, or noteworthy achievement or outcome start learning		no easy feat
the fact of not being known by many people start learning		obscurity
on account of the fact that start learning		because
the amount that is produced by a person, machine, factory start learning		output
to achieve something in no time start learning		overnight success
to defeat or remove someone from power, using force start learning		overthrow
to admit that you have done something wrong start learning		own up to sth/doing sth
to seem not important when compared with something else start learning		pale into insignificance
to continue trying to do or achieve something despite difficulties start learning		perservere in/with
a very high-pitched, loud, and sharp scream that is unpleasant or startling to hear start learning		piercing shriek
located in a comfortable, attractive, or convenient place or position start learning		pleasantly situated
preceding and preparing for something start learning		preparatory
to be satisfied with or proud of oneself for start learning		pride oneself on
to give a brief or partial view or understanding of something start learning		provide a glimpse into
pungent having a sharply strong taste or smell start learning		pungent
to firmly close your lips together start learning		purse your lips
to cause a lot of pressure, stress, or difficulty for a person or system, making it hard to cope start learning		put a great strain on sb/sth
to stop something from burning or shining start learning		put out
to make somebody look or feel stupid, especially in front of other people start learning		put sb down
to drink so that you no longer feel thirsty start learning		quench your thirst
an unpleasant one, because something is no longer fresh start learning		rancid smell
in a way that involves wanting a lot of new information and knowledge; avidly start learning		read voraciously
explore diverse genres, authors, and time periods start learning		read widely on
available quickly and without difficulty; freely start learning		readily available
in a way that makes you feel less worried or uncertain about something start learning		reassuringly
astonishingly calm, in control of your feelings start learning		remarkably composed
to remove or reduce an unpleasant feeling or pain, to free oneself from it start learning		relieve the pain
To do something extreme or undesirable because there are no other options left start learning		resort to
A complete, outstanding, and undeniable triumph start learning		resounding success
Hesitant to speak out; reserved or keeping one's thoughts to oneself start learning		reticent
Morally right, justifiable, or virtuous start learning		righteous
To show that you can deal with a difficult situation successfully start learning		rise to the challenge
To live temporarily in basic, uncomfortable conditions without modern amenities start learning		rough it
the soft, crackling, or whispering sound made by leaves moving in the wind start learning		rustling leaves
the best, unrivaled, or better than all others of the same kind start learning		second to none
to feel very angry but to be unable or unwilling to express it clearly start learning		seethe with anger
to decide on a specific goal and work hard to achieve it, or to have an ambition for something start learning		set one's sights on
the state of being sober start learning		sobriety
to cause, initiate, or trigger an event, reaction, or process, often unexpectedly or suddenly start learning		spark off
satisfying meal that fills you start learning		square meal
making you feel unable to breathe, think, or act freely because of heat or lack of freedom start learning		stifling
likely to be influenced or harmed by something start learning		susceptible to
large or important changes that affect many things start learning		sweeping changes
to begin to dislike someone very much immediately start learning		take a strong/instant dislike to somebody
to make a great effort to do something carefully or well start learning		take pains to do sth
to deal with a problem or difficulty calmly and not to allow it to influence what you are doing start learning		take something in your stride
to tear something into small pieces start learning		tear up
a connection that is weak or slight start learning		tenuous link
to experience and show a strong feeling of anger, especially suddenly start learning		throw a tantrum
a large amount of something unpleasant that is increasing and is difficult to control start learning		tide of crime
a person is provided with all possible chances, resources, or support necessary to succeed, learn, or achieve a goal start learning		to be given every opportunity to do sth
to be unable to do something because you do not have the ability, money, or power to do it start learning		to be in no position to do sth
increasing in frequency or intensity start learning		to be on the rise
If sth dangerous or unpleasant ......, it suddenly starts start learning		break out
to move or run quickly, violently, or aggressively in the direction of a person, animal, or object start learning		To charge towards to move or run quickly, violently, or aggressively in the direction of a person, animal, or object, often with the intent to attack, confront, or reach them urgentlychatge toward
to break, or cause something to break, into small pieces start learning		to crumble
something helps or benefits someone, making a situation more likely to succeed for them or turn out well start learning		to do sth in sb's favour
to become smaller in size or amount, or fewer in number start learning		to dwindle
to flock into a place a large number of people or creatures move to or gather in a specific location, usually quickly, eagerly, or in a crowded, packed manner start learning		to flock into a place
to intentionally not obey a rule, law, or custom start learning		to flout
to try very hard to do something, especially for someone else start learning		go out of your way to do sth
to try very hard to do something, especially for someone else start learning		unwittingly
to maintain or support in the face of possible opposition start learning		uphold
to remove something completely, to force someone to leave their usual place start learning		uproot
a person's occupation or position within society start learning		walk of life
to make someone extremely tired start learning		wear sb out
to become less effective, interesting, or acceptable over time start learning		wear thin
a very talented and successful young person start learning		whizzkid
a lack of consideration, intention, or awareness start learning		with no thought for
to throw something with great force start learning		to hurl
to put or drop something heavily or carelessly start learning		to plonk
to correct or fix something start learning		to rectify
to reserve enough time for something start learning		to set aside enough time to do sth
to deliberately avoid someone or something start learning		to shun
to abandon or reject someone or something start learning		to turn you back on
a muscle that has been injured by being stretched or ripped start learning		torn muscle
to weaken or make something less effective; to sell more cheaply than competitors start learning		to undercut

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