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They absolutely detest each other. start learning
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not asked for and sometimes not wanted
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Sometimes reality and fantasy are hard to distinguish. start learning
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to recognize the difference between people or thing
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Inflation is the government’s main bugbear. start learning
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a thing that annoys people and that they worry about
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Dont’t tell me off, I’m a grown-up. start learning
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to make it clear to sb that you will no loger accept their bad behavior
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His poetry conveys his emotions. start learning
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to make ideas, feelings, known to somebody
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the small but important details or aspects of sth
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This is an opportunity to enhance the reputation of the company. start learning
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increase a good quality/value of sth
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People are prepared to commute long distances if they are desperate for work. start learning
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travel regulary between your work and home
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The meeting ended on an upbeat note. start learning
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positive and enthusiastic; making you feel that the future will be good
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Everyone present was enthused by the idea. start learning
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to talk in an enthusiastic and excited way about sth
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The play was a surreal mix of fact and fantasy. start learning
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very strange; more like a dream than reality
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Her explanation is implausible. start learning
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not seeming reasonable or likely to be true
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It is conceivable that I’ll see her tommorrow/a beautiful city with buildings of every conceivable age and style start learning
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that you can imagine or believe
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Clare and Jake were immersed in conversation in the corner. start learning
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to become or make somebody completely involved in sth
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She didn’t implore him to stay/ Tell me it’s true. I implore you! start learning
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to ask sb to do sth in an anxious way because you want or need it very much
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He said nothing, merely smiled and watched her. start learning
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She stood immobile by the window. start learning
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A gun went off and people cowered behind walls and under tables. start learning
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to bend low/move backwards because you are frightened
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It’s a fact of life that some people will always be racist. start learning
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a situation that cannot be changed, especially one that is unpleasant
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Hearing sounds around us i business as usual. start learning
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a way of saying that things will continue as normal despite a difficult situation.
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He spoke in low, strained voice/ Relations between 2 families are strained/ She gave a strained laugh. start learning
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showing effects of worry and pressure/not relaxed or friendly/not natural; produced by a deliberate effort
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It soon became apparent to everyone that he couldn’t sing. start learning
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easy to see or understand
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