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She's inherited from her father a propensity to talk too much. start learning
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the fact that someone is likely to behave in a particular way, especially a bad wa
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an instinctive feeling, as opposed to an opinion based on facts
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a person who is blamed for something that someone else has done
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slightly wet, especially in a way that is not pleasant or comfortable start learning
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slightly wet, especially in a way that is not pleasant or comfortable
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back of beyond - a place far away from any big town: They live in some village in the back of beyond. start learning
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Meaning of steel wool in English steel wool noun [U ] UK /ˌstiːl ˈwʊl/ US /ˌstiːl ˈwʊl/ (UK also wire wool) a thick layer of thin steel threads twisted together, small pieces of which can be used to rub a surface smooth
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a small, narrow crack or space, especially in the surface of rock
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The once docile population has finally risen up against the ruthless regime. start learning
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quiet and easy to influence, persuade, or control
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Hotel guests are requested to vacate their rooms by noon. start learning
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to leave a room, building, chair, etc. so that it is available for other people:
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His manner was perfectly amicable, but I felt uncomfortable. start learning
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relating to behaviour between people that is pleasant and friendly, often despite a difficult situation:
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She was found guilty of theft, but because of extenuating circumstances was not sent to prison. start learning
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causing a wrong act to be judged less seriously by giving reasons for it
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The allegations have been disproved. start learning
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to prove that something is not true:
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a slovenly appearance I'll have to improve my slovenly habits - my mother's coming to stay start learning
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I love shuffling through the fallen leaves. He shuffled into the kitchen, leaning on his walking stick start learning
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to walk by pulling your feet slowly along the ground rather than lifting them
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Sunny, warm weekends have been few and far between this summer start learning
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not very many or not appearing very frequently
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I accidentally left my car windows open, and now my seats are soaking wet. start learning
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be thoroughly wet or saturated
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Before I answer your question, could you define your terms a little more? start learning
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to say what the meaning of something, especially a word, is
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They drank copious amounts of wine. start learning
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in large amounts, or more than enough
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The Designated Driver programme offers not just a free ride home for inebriated drivers and their passengers, but the opportunity to get their car home safely as well. start learning
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having drunk too much alcohol:
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She seems to have a natural affinity for/with water. a close similarity between two things: There are several close affinities between the two paintings. start learning
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a liking or sympathy for someone or something, especially because of shared characteristics:
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It was blatantly obvious that she was telling a lie. He has made some blatantly bad decisions. start learning
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in a way that is very obvious and intentional, when this is a bad thing:
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per diem allowance/payment/rate City officials received per diem payments of about $890 each. start learning
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He was beside himself with grief when she died. start learning
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If you are beside yourself with a particular feeling or emotion, it is so strong that it makes you almost out of control
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a deranged criminal/mind/personality to be mentally deranged start learning
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completely unable to think clearly or behave in a controlled way, especially because of mental illness:
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When he told her how much it cost, she blew a gasket start learning
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I'm going to go off my rocker if I have to hear that blasted song once more! start learning
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To become crazy or mentally unsound; to become extremely foolish or foolhardy
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to cook food slowly in a covered dish in a little fat and liquid
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caring too much about behaving and dressing in a way that is considered correct and that does not shock start learning
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caring too much about behaving and dressing in a way that is considered correct and that does not shock
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any of the four books of the Bible that contain details of the life of Jesus Christ:
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a small stick used by people who perform tricks for entertainment
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I kept treading on his toes when we were dancing. Yuck! Look what I've just trodden in! A load of food had been trodden into the carpet. start learning
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to put your foot on something or to press something down with your foot
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a loud shout or whistle (= high sound) expressing disapproval, especially made by people in a crowd
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put up with someone/something I don’t know why she puts up with him. start learning
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to be willing to accept someone or something that is unpleasant or not desirable:
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The whole plot of the film is ridiculously implausible. start learning
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difficult to believe, or unlikely:
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She was found guilty of theft, but because of extenuating circumstances was not sent to prison. The lack of other options was an extenuating factor. start learning
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causing a wrong act to be judged less seriously by giving reasons for it:
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It took a lot of willpower to stay calm. I don't have the willpower to diet. start learning
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the ability to control your own thoughts and the way in which you behave:
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tear (someone or something) to shreds start learning
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To criticize, upbraid, or condemn someone or something severely or thoroughly
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Sunny, warm weekends have been few and far between this summer start learning
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not very many or not appearing very frequently
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He takes offense at the notion he's a penny-pincher, insisting all his workers are paid above minimum wage. start learning
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a person who is unwilling to spend money:
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He's really stingy and never buys anyone a drink when we go out. The landlords are so stingy - they refused to pay for new carpets. start learning
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unwilling to spend money; small in amount
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incomparable beauty/skill the incomparable Mohammed Ali start learning
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so good or great that nothing or no one else could achieve the same standard
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I'm cold and wet and I don't have enough money for the bus home. Oh woe is me! start learning
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said to express how unhappy you are:
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To be very successful, contented, and happy in life
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