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Question		Answer
accurate start learning		exact He has made an accurate measurement of my garden
accuse start learning		to say that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind Are you accusing me of lying
acknowledge start learning		to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something The government won't even acknowledge the existence of the problem. Historians generally acknowledge her as a genius in her field.
acquiescence start learning		the act of accepting or agreeing to something, often unwillingly: She nodded her acquiescence I was surprised by her acquiescence to/in the plan.
considered start learning		an opinion or decision that someone has reached after a lot of thought It is my considered opinion that he should be promoted.
considerable start learning		large or of noticeable importance: The fire caused considerable damage to the church.
significant start learning		important There has been a significant increase in the number of women students in recent years.
ensure start learning		to make something certain to happen The role of the police is to ensure (that) the law is obeyed.
remain start learning		to stay in the same place or in the same condition A great many things remain to be done (= have not yet been done). The doctor ordered him to remain in bed for a few days.
particular start learning		special, or this and not any other "Why did you ask?" "Oh, no particular reason, just making conversation."
emphasis start learning		the particular importance or attention that is given to something: Schools here put/place/lay great emphasis on written work and grammar I think we should put as much emphasis on preventing disease as we do on curing it
vertical start learning		standing or pointing straight up or at an angle of 90° to a horizontal surface or line She looked over the cliff and found she was standing at the edge of a vertical drop.
occurrence start learning		something that happens Street-fights are an everyday occurrence in this area of the city.
estimate start learning		to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something: It was difficult to estimate how many trees had been destroyed. They estimate (that) the journey will take at least two weeks.
sufficiently start learning		enough I was sufficiently close to hear what they were saying. McGeechan has not recovered sufficiently to play in the semifinal tomorrow.
warrant start learning		to make a particular activity necessary Obviously what she did was wrong, but I don't think it warranted such a severe punishment.
severe start learning		causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious There is expected to be a severe frost tonight. a severe chest infection/leg injury/toothache
particle start learning		an extremely small piece of matter Electrons are atomic particles
demand start learning		to ask for something forcefully, in a way that shows that you do not expect to be refused: "And where do you think you're going?" demanded the police officer. I demanded an explanation.
refuse start learning		to say that you will not do or accept something: On cold mornings the car always refuses to start. He asked me to give him another loan, but I refused.
considerable start learning		large or of noticeable importance: The fire caused considerable damage to the church.
disconcerting start learning		making someone feel uncertain and uncomfortable or worried I found it disconcerting that everyone seemed to agree with her There was a disconcerting silence.
encourage start learning		to talk or behave in a way that gives someone confidence to do something, to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen: They've always encouraged me in everything I've wanted to do. The council is encouraging the development of the property for both employment and recreation.
claim start learning		to say that something is true or is a fact, although you cannot prove it and other people might not believe it: All parties have claimed success in yesterday's elections. He claims to have met the president, but I don't believe him.
probe start learning		to try to discover information that other people do not want you to know, by asking questions carefully and not directly The interviewer probed deep into her private life. Detectives questioned him for hours, probing for any inconsistencies in his story.
idle start learning		not working or being used If you have an idle moment, call me. Half these factories now stand idle.
contributing start learning		to give something, especially money, in order to provide or achieve something to. to write articles for a newspaper, magazine, or book She contributes to several magazines. Come to the meeting if you feel you have something to contribute.
reluctance start learning		an unwillingness to do something Her reluctance to contribute financially is going to cause problems for us. I fully understand his reluctance to leave his children.
delight start learning		(something or someone that gives) great pleasure, satisfaction, or happiness: We're just discovering the delights of being retired. My sister's little boy is a real delight
consist start learning		to be something that is made or formed of various specific things: Her responsibilities consist of answering the phone and greeting visitors. The crowd consisted mostly of college kids and office workers.
explicitly start learning		in a way that is clear and exact: It should be explicitly stated exactly what the grant covers. I told you quite explicitly to be home by midnight.
tick start learning		a mark (✓) that shows that something is correct or has been done: a mark (✓) that shows that something is correct or has been done:
doable start learning		If something is doable, it can be achieved or performed: This project may be difficult, but I still think it's doable.

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