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Question		Answer
beleaguered start learning		under a lot of pressure
momentary start learning		sth that last for a short time
stagnate start learning		become inactive dull
footnote start learning		an event, subject, or detail that is not important:
obscurity start learning		The state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or unimportant.
ubiquity start learning		The fact of appearing everywhere or of being very common.
boundaries start learning		A line which marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.
comissioned start learning		Order or authorize the production of sth, Bring sth into working condition.
middleman start learning		A person who buys goods from producers and sells them to retailers or consumers.
moored start learning		Make fast (a boat) by attaching it by cable or rope to the shore or to an anchor.
taciturn start learning		shy, doesnt talk too much
conduit start learning		A tube or trough for protecting electric wiring.
dexterity start learning		Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands
unification start learning		The process of being united or made into a whole.
unprecedented start learning		Never done or known before.
commuters start learning		A person who travels some distance to work on a regular basis.
nomadic start learning		Living the life of a nomad; wandering.
exiles start learning		A person who lives away from their native country
instabilities start learning		The state of being unstable; lack of stability.
commodities start learning		A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold, such as copper or coffee.
vast start learning		Of very great extent or quantity; immense
abode start learning		A place of residence; a house or home.
contemporary start learning		Belonging to or occurring in the present.
noncommittal start learning		not expressing or revealing commitment to a definite opinion or course of action.
contingent start learning		Occurring or existing only if (certain circumstances) are the case; dependent on.
capacities start learning		The maximum amount that something can contain.
ridiculous start learning		absurd.
prosthetic start learning		an artificial body part
solitude start learning		The state or situation of being alone.
blurring start learning		A thing that cannot be seen or heard clearly.
audible start learning		Relating to or perceived through the sense of hearing.
immediate start learning		Occurring or done at once; instant.
trivia start learning		Details, considerations, or pieces of information of little importance or value.
vital start learning		Absolutely necessary; essential.
magnify start learning		Make (something) appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or microscope
amplify start learning		Increase the volume of (sound), especially using an amplifier
extend start learning		Cause to cover a wider area; make larger
magnify start learning		Make (something) appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or microscope.
digest start learning		Break down (food) in the alimentary canal into substances that can be absorbed and used by the body.
condensation start learning		Water which collects as droplets on a cold surface when humid air is in contact with it
damp start learning		Slightly wet.
evaporation start learning		Turn from liquid into vapour.
humidity start learning		quantity representing the amount of water vapour in the atmosphere or in a gas
drift start learning		Be carried slowly by a current of air or water.
call up start learning		An instance of being summoned to serve in the armed forces or a sports team.
call at start learning		call at
call on start learning		Pay a visit to (someone)
call for start learning		Make necessary. Stop to collect (someone) at the place where they are living or working.
junction start learning		A point where two or more things are joined
frontier start learning		A line or border separating two countries.
pour start learning		Flow rapidly in a steady stream.
pierce start learning		(of a sharp pointed object) go into or through (something)
bore start learning		Make (a hole) in something with a tool or by digging.
funds start learning		A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.
fundamentals start learning		Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance.
foundations start learning		The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.
pick on start learning		Repeatedly single (someone) out for criticism or unkind treatment in a way perceived to be unfair.
pick at start learning		to eat only a small amount of your food, showing no interest or enjoyment while you eat it:
pick up start learning		Answer a telephone call. Become better; improve.
pick off start learning		to take the best person or thing from a group:
pile start learning		A heap of things laid or lying one on top of another.
trench start learning		A long, narrow ditch.
beam start learning		A ray or shaft of light. Transmit (a radio signal or broadcast) in a specified direction.
radiate start learning		Emit (energy, especially light or heat) in the form of rays or waves.
cram start learning		Completely fill (a place or container) to the point of overflowing.
cranked start learning		having a bend.
crunch start learning		Crush (a hard or brittle foodstuff) with the teeth, making a loud but muffled grinding sound.
blockage start learning		An obstruction which makes movement or flow difficult or impossible.
interference start learning		The action of interfering or the process of being interfered with., coming things together
bewildering start learning		Confusing or perplexing.
recoil start learning		Suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust. Rebound or spring back through force of impact or elasticity.
obscure start learning		Not discovered or known about; uncertain.
tiresome start learning		Causing one to feel bored or annoyed.
conform start learning		Comply with rules, standards, or laws.
thus start learning		As a result or consequence of this; therefore.
vague start learning		Of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.
apparent start learning		Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
widespread start learning		Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
objections start learning		An expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition; a reason for disagreeing.
appliances start learning		A device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task.
adept start learning		Very skilled or proficient at something. A person who is skilled or proficient at something.
indispensable start learning		Absolutely necessary.
advantageous start learning		Involving or creating favourable circumstances that increase the chances of success; beneficial.
constraint start learning		A limitation or restriction.
spring to mind start learning		occur to someone.
knack start learning		An acquired or natural skill at doing something.
limbs start learning		An arm or leg of a person or four-legged animal, or a bird's wing. A large branch of a tree.
pesticides start learning		A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants
elevation start learning		The action or fact of raising or being raised to a higher or more important level, state, or position.
desolate start learning		uninhabited and giving an impression of bleak emptiness.
plateau start learning		An area of fairly level high ground.
grimy start learning		covered with dirt ingrained
featureless start learning		Lacking distinctive attributes or aspects.
cone start learning		A solid or hollow object which tapers from a circular or roughly circular base to a point.
alien start learning		Belonging to a foreign country. Unfamiliar and disturbing or distasteful.
puny start learning		Small and weak.
stagger start learning		Walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.
retch start learning		Make the sound and movement of vomiting.
arid start learning		having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation.
annual start learning		Occurring once every year.
negligible start learning		So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant.
moisture start learning		Water or other liquid diffused in a small quantity as vapour
scattered start learning		Occurring or found at intervals or various locations rather than all together.
desiccated start learning		Having had all moisture removed; dried out.
hostile start learning		Showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly.
destined start learning		regarded as developing as though according to a pre-existing plan.
extraordinary start learning		Very unusual or remarkable.
array start learning		An ordered series or arrangement.
recesses start learning		A remote, secluded, or secret place.
probe start learning		Physically explore or examine (something)
obscured start learning		Dark or dim. Not clearly expressed or easily understood.
flicker start learning		shine unsteadily; vary rapidly in brightness.
steerable start learning		the movement of sth can be controlled
vary start learning		Differ in size, amount, degree, or nature
outrageously start learning		In a shockingly bad or excessive way.
faint start learning		barely perceptible. Feeling weak and dizzy and close to losing consciousness.
infancy start learning		The state or period of babyhood or early childhood.
gruel start learning		A thin liquid food of oatmeal or other meal boiled in milk or water.
coalesced start learning		Come together to form one mass or whole.
vapour start learning		A substance diffused or suspended in the air, especially one normally liquid or solid.
exploit start learning		Make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource)
aridity start learning		state of having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation.
milestone start learning		A significant stage or event in the development of something
eradicate start learning		Destroy completely; put an end to.
manned start learning		(of an aircraft or spacecraft) having a human crew.
arbitrary start learning		Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
denote start learning		Be a sign of; indicate.
formulate start learning		Create or prepare methodically.
devise start learning		Plan or invent (a complex procedure, system, or mechanism) by careful thought.
committee start learning		A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group
layout start learning		The way in which the parts of something are arranged or laid out.
taxation start learning		Money paid as tax.
have a lot on your plate start learning		have a lot of things to do
be still finding your feet start learning		getting used to new situation
be a slave-driver start learning		manager that pushes hard workers to do their job
throw sb in at the deep end start learning		set somebody in new and challenging situation
be out of your depth start learning		not having the knowledge, experience, or skills to deal with a particular subject or situation:
let off a bit of steam start learning		realx, to do or say something that helps you to get rid of strong feelings or energy:
rock the boat start learning		to do or say something that upsets people or causes problems:
have sb breathing down your neck start learning		to stay close to someone, watching everything that they do:
show sb the ropes start learning		to show someone how to do a job or activity:
get your big break start learning		be discovered, its your opportunity
not pull your weight start learning		not perfmoring as well as you should
think on your feet start learning		think fast, dont hesitate, act
turnover start learning		The amount of money taken by a business in a particular period.
clerical start learning		Concerned with or relating to work in an office, especially routine documentation and administrative tasks.
accountants start learning		A person whose job is to keep or inspect financial accounts.
information operatives start learning		A telephone operator who provides information such as telephone numbers, the time, etc., often free of charge.
coupled start learning		Linked or connected in a pair or pairs.
exceed start learning		Be greater in number or size than (a quantity, number,
handicapped start learning		having a condition that markedly restricts their ability to function physically, mentally, or socially.
assess start learning		Evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of.
pension start learning		A regular payment made by the state to people of or above the official retirement age, disabled people.
prospects start learning		The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
perks start learning		A benefit to which one is entitled because of one's job.
increments start learning		An increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale.
commission start learning		A sum, typically a set percentage of the value involved, A group of people entrusted by a government
send off start learning		send off an application
send in start learning		send in sth by some date
be in a job start learning		work as...
applicants start learning		A person who makes a formal application for something, especially a job.
italics start learning		Of the sloping kind of typeface used especially for emphasis or distinction and in foreign words.
encapsulates start learning		Express the essential features of (something) succinctly.
entail start learning		Involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence.
undertaken start learning		Commit oneself to and begin (an enterprise or responsibility); take on.
convergence start learning		Come together from different directions so as eventually to meet.
decentralise start learning		Transfer (authority) from central to local government.
rural start learning		In, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town.
counter clerk start learning		a person that counts
dissemination start learning		Spread (something, especially information) widely.
appoint start learning		Assign a job or role to sbd, Determine or decide on (a time or a place)
lobacco start learning		nicotine-rich leaves of an American plant, which are cured by a process of drying and fermentation for smoking or chewing
aisle start learning		A passage between rows of seats in a building such as a church or theatre, an aircraft,
inadvertently start learning		Without intention; accidentally.
paratrooper start learning		A member of a paratroop regiment or airborne unit.
frogman start learning		A person who swims under water wearing a rubber suit, flippers, and an oxygen supply.
doorman start learning		A man such as a porter, bouncer, or janitor who is on duty at the entrance to a large building.
lighthouse attendant start learning		works in A tower or other structure containing a beacon light to warn or guide ships at sea.
tedious start learning		Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
solitary start learning		Done or existing alone. of a place) secluded or isolated.
mundane start learning		Lacking interest or excitement; dull. Of this earthly world rather than a heavenly or spiritual one.
menial start learning		(of work) not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.
high-profile start learning		Attracting much attention or publicity, work on heights
be on business start learning		be on a business trip
be in business start learning		be a businessman/woman
subsidy start learning		A grant or contribution of money.
conform start learning		Comply with rules, standards, or laws.
branch start learning		A division or office of a large business or organization, operating locally or having a particular function.
warehouse start learning		A large building where raw materials or manufactured goods may be stored prior to their distribution for sale.
depot start learning		A place for the storage of large quantities of equipment, food, or goods.
dictation start learning		The action of dictating words to be typed, written down, or recorded on tape.
enquiry start learning		a place where you can get information:
exaggerate start learning		Represent (something) as being larger, better, or worse than it really is.
retail start learning		The sale of goods to the public in relatively small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale.
setback start learning		something that causes delay or stops progress:
domineering start learning		Assert one's will over another in an arrogant way.
dictatorial start learning		liking to give orders:
mince start learning		to walk with small, delicate steps; to cut food, especially meat, into very small pieces
insensitive start learning		Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.
even-handed start learning		treats every one equal
moody start learning		given to unpredictable changes of mood, especially sudden bouts of gloominess or sullenness
conscientious start learning		Wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly., precisely
inflexible start learning		fixed and unable or unwilling to change:
accessible start learning		friendly and easy to talk to; approachable.
labour start learning		Work, especially physical work.
evident start learning		Clearly seen or understood; obvious.
bleak start learning		lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements.
evaluate start learning		to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something:
narrowed start learning		having a small distance from one side to the other, especially in comparison with the length:
restricted start learning		limited, especially by official rules, laws, etc.:
acquire start learning		to get or buy something:
derive start learning		to get something from something else:
fluctuate start learning		to change, especially continuously and between one level or thing and another
acquaintances start learning		a person that you have met but do not know well:
wastage start learning		the amount that is wasted:
genuinely start learning		really and sincerely:
quantity start learning		the amount or number of something, especially that can be measured:
royalities start learning		a payment made esp. to writers and musicians every time their books or songs are bought or used by others
invoice start learning		a list of things provided or work done together with their cost, for payment at a later time:
beacon start learning		a light or fire on the top of a hill that acts as a warning or signal:
curriculum start learning		the subjects studied in a school, college, etc. and what each subject includes:
opt start learning		to make a choice, especially of one thing or possibility instead of others:
lose sight of start learning		to not consider something, esp. because you have forgotten about it:
legacy start learning		money or property that you receive from someone after they die:
scarcely start learning		almost not:
cope start learning		to deal successfully with a difficult situation:
sufficiently start learning		Be enough or adequate.
learn by rote start learning		to learn something in order to be able to repeat it from memory, rather than in order to understand it:
schoolroom start learning		the place where classes take place
neat start learning		tidy, with everything in its place:
innate start learning		ability is one that you were born with, not one you have learned:
breadth start learning		the fact of including many different things, features, subjects, or qualities:
irrelevant start learning		not related to what is being discussed or considered and therefore not important:
retrieve start learning		to find and bring back something:
grasp start learning		to quickly take something in your hand(s) and hold it firmly:
assessment start learning		the act of judging or deciding the amount, value, quality, or importance of something, or the judgment or decision that is made:
reckon start learning		to think or believe:
tyranny start learning		a situation in which someone or something controls how you are able to live, in an unfair way:
pore over sth start learning		to look at and study something, usually a book or document, carefully:
tuition start learning		the money paid for this type of teaching:
numeracy start learning		ability to do basic mathematics:
literacy start learning		the ability to read and write:
fork out start learning		to pay an amount of money, especially unwillingly:
vocational start learning		providing skills and education that prepare you for a job:
govern start learning		to control and direct the public business of a country, city, group of people, etc.:
prioritise start learning		to decide which of a group of things are the most important so that you can deal with them first:
tertiary start learning		relating to a third level or stage
dwindle start learning		to become smaller in size or amount, or fewer in number:
mock exam start learning		not real but appearing or pretending to be exactly like something:
pace start learning		the speed at which someone or something moves, or with which something happens or changes:
strut start learning		to walk in a proud way trying to look important:
plod start learning		to walk taking slow steps, as if your feet are heavy:
vital start learning		necessary for the success or continued existence of something; extremely important:
conclusive start learning		proving that something is true, or ending any doubt:
invaluable start learning		Extremely useful; indispensable.
get sb down start learning		it makes you feel unhappy or depressed.:
IVF start learning		in vitro fertilization
impair start learning		to spoil something or make it weaker so that it is less effective:
yield start learning		to supply or produce something positive such as a profit, an amount of food or information:
daunting start learning		making you feel slightly frightened or worried about your ability to achieve something:
tailor start learning		someone whose job is to repair, make, and adjust (= make changes to) clothes, especially someone who makes jackets, trousers, coats, etc. for men
risk-taker start learning		someone who often takes risks:
calculated risk start learning		a risk that you consider worth taking because the result, if it is successful, will be so good:
risk-averse start learning		unwilling to take risks or wanting to avoid risks as much as possible:
economics start learning		the way in which trade, industry, or money is organized, or the study of this:
crash course start learning		a course that teaches you a lot of basic facts in a very short time:
grade start learning		letter that shows how good someone's work or performance is:
mark start learning		a judgment, expressed as a number or letter, about the quality of a piece of work done at school, college, or university:
haggle start learning		to attempt to decide on a price or conditions that are acceptable to the person selling the goods and the person buying them, usually by arguing:
bargain start learning		something on sale at a lower price than its true value:
halls of residence start learning		a college building where students live
undergraduate start learning		a student who is studying for their first degree at a college or university
earnings start learning		the amount of money that someone is paid for working:
income start learning		money that is earned from doing work or received from investments:
irrespective start learning		without considering; not needing to allow for:
truancy start learning		the problem or situation of children being absent from school regularly without permission:

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