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

Gold First Words III

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