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tannery
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a place where animal skins are tanned and made into leather
hot air
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claims, promises or statements that sound impressive but have no real meaning or truth
smoke and mirrors
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the fact of hiding the truth with information that is not important or relevant
bare hands
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without tools or weapons
protective gear
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equipment worn to prevent injury or harm in various activities or environments, such as sports, construction, or motorcycling
to shear
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to cut the wool off a sheep
hide
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keep something secret, especially your feelings
to slaughter
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the killing of animals for their meat
dusk
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the time of day when the light has almost gone, but it is not yet dark
affable
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pleasant, friendly and easy to talk to
obnoxious
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extremely unpleasant, especially in a way that offends people
vivacious
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especially of a woman) having a lively, attractive personality
ingenious
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(o f an object, a plan, an idea, etc.) very suitable for a particular purpose and resulting from clever new ideas
stapler
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imagea small device used for putting staples into paper, etc.
hole punch
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a tool used to create holes in paper or other materials
to drizzle
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raining lightly
to detour
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longer route that you take in order to avoid a problem or to visit a place
diversion
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the act of changing the direction that somebody/something is following, or what something is used for
dishy
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of a person) physically attractive
sagacious
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showing good judgement and understanding SYNONYM wise
down in the dumps
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-(informal) feeling unhappy
on top of the world
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very happy or proud
to blow a fuse
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(informal) to get very angry
charitable
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connected with a charity or charities
abdomen
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the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach, bowels, etc.
technical college
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a college where students can study mainly practical subjects
accountant
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a person whose job is to keep or check financial accounts
disintegrate
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to break into small parts or pieces and be destroyed
float
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to move slowly on water or in the air
drift
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to move along smoothly and slowly in water or air
nearest and dearest
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(informal) your close family and friends
to dash sth off
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to write or draw something very quickly
purposeful
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having a useful purpose; acting with a clear aim and with determination
to entwine
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to twist or wind something around something else
to tether
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to tie an animal to a post so that it cannot move very far
outrage
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strong feeling of shock and anger
nonsensical
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silly; with no meaning SYNONYM absurd a nonsensical theory That’s a nonsensical argument. What he said sounded completely nonsensical.
phenomena
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a fact or an event in nature or society, especially one that is not fully understood
intersection
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place where two or more roads, lines, etc. meet or cross each other
junction
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the place where two or more roads or railway lines meet
emphasis on
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special importance that is given to something
ludicrous
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unreasonable; that you cannot take seriously SYNONYM absurd, ridiculous
insert
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put something into something else or between two things
money laundering
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the crime of moving money that has been obtained illegally into foreign bank accounts or legal businesses so that it is difficult for people to know where the money came from
to do the laundry
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to wash, dry, and sometimes fold or iron clothes, towels, and other fabric items that need cleaning
to do the washing
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another way of saying "to do the laundry."
to do the washing up
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doing the dishes; the task of cleaning dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchenware after meals
dishwasher
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a machine for washing plates, cups, etc.
to do the dishes
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to wash plates, glasses, etc. after a meal RELATED NOUN washing-up
mural
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(of a painting) large and done on a wall, sometimes on an outside wall of a building
muzzle
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imagethe nose and mouth of an animal, especially a dog or a horse She stood by the pony, stroking its muzzle.
curb
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curb something to control or limit something, especially something bad
training, workshops
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period of discussion and practical work on a particular subject, in which a group of people share their knowledge and experience
tempt
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to attract somebody or make somebody want to do or have something, even if they know it is wrong
temptation
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the desire to do or have something that you know is bad or wrong
decrease
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to become smaller in size, number, etc.; to make something smaller in size, number, etc.
brisk pace
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moving or doing something quickly and energetically. It's often used to describe walking
beautify
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to make something more attractive or pleasing to the eye, often through decoration, improvement, or enhancement.
appealing
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something that is attractive, interesting, or pleasing in a way that draws attention or evokes a positive response
on foot
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traveling or moving by walking, rather than using a vehicle or any other form of transportation
unhurriedly
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to do something in a relaxed, calm, and slow manner, without rushing or feeling pressured
a stroll / to stroll
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a leisurely walk, usually taken for enjoyment or relaxation, without a specific destination or rush or the action
to affect
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to influence or have an impact on something or someone

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