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a small fly that flies in groups, and often bites start learning		midge
an insect start learning		beastie
very eager for something, especially a lot of food start learning		voracious He's a voracious reader of historical novels (= he reads a lot of them eagerly and quickly).
roic sie (of bees). When insects _____, they come together in a large group. When insects _____, they come together in a large group. start learning		swarm visitors were breakfasted upon by the voracious and swarming insects
a place that is popular, for example, for vacations or entertainment: start learning		hot spot This summer’s vacation hot spot is Alaska.
to become lower in value or level very suddenly and quickly: start learning		plunge temperatures have plunged to as low as -22C
a period of time for which an activity or condition lasts continuously: start learning		spell I lived in Cairo for a spell.
the end of something that was previously considered to be powerful, such as a business, industry, or system: start learning		demise The demise of the company was sudden and unexpected.
to (cause an egg to) break in order to allow a young animal to come out start learning		hatch
(of animals and insects that carry disease) to cause a problem by being present in large numbers: start learning		infest The barn was infested with rats.
easily influenced or harmed by something: start learning		susceptible She isn't very susceptible to flattery.
albe to become strong, happy, or successful again after a difficult situation o event pol odporny start learning		resilient She's a resilient girl - she won't be unhappy for long.
a pause or rest from something difficult or unpleasant: start learning		respite We worked for hours without respite

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