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dwindle
The community has dwindled to a tenth of its former size in the last two years.
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to become smaller in size or amount, or fewer in number
coerce
The court heard that the six defendants had been coerced into making a confession.
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to persuade someone forcefully to do something that they are unwilling to do
compelled
He felt compelled to report the incident.
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having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary
vigilance
The police said that it was thanks to the vigilance of a neighbour that the fire was discovered before it could spread.
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more careful attention, especially in order to notice possible danger
lookout
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the act of looking out or keeping watch
single-handedly
She single-handedly supported the family after her husband’s death.
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without any help from anyone else
likelihood
This latest dispute greatly increases the likelihood of a strike.
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the chance that something will happen
deluge
The senator’s office was deluged with calls asking for clarification.
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to send a very large volume of something to someone
conduct yourself
We expect our employees to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.
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to behave in a particular way, especially in a public or formal situation, or to organize the way in which you live in a particular way
conform to/with something
Before buying the baby's car seat, make sure that it conforms to the official safety standards.
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to obey a rule or reach the necessary stated standard, or to do things in a traditional way
reluctant
Many parents feel reluctant to talk openly with their children.
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not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it
counter
After the government bombed their camp, the rebels countered with an attack on the capital.
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to react to something with an opposing opinion or action, or to defend yourself against something
obstinate
He can be very obstinate at times.
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unreasonably determined, especially to act in a particular way and not to change at all, despite what anyone else says
avail yourself of something
Employees should avail themselves of the opportunity to buy cheap shares in the company.
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to make use of something
vicious circle
Many people get caught/trapped in a vicious circle of dieting and weight gain.
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a continuing unpleasant situation, created when one problem causes another problem that then makes the first problem worse
relentless
relentless criticism/pressure
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continuing in a severe or extreme way
descendant
They claim to be descendants of a French duke.
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a person who is related to you and who lives after you, such as your child or grandchild
ease
To ease the problem of overcrowding, new prisons will be built.
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to make or become less severe, difficult, unpleasant, painful, etc.
signify
Nobody really knows what the marks on the ancient stones signify.
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to be a sign of something; to mean
single someone/something out
It's not fair the way my sister is always singled out for special treatment.
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to choose one person or thing from a group for special attention, especially criticism or praise
liable
If we lose the case we may be liable for (= have to pay) the costs of the whole trial.
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having (legal) responsibility for something or someone
count against someone/something
Gail's qualified for the job, but her lack of experience will count against her.
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to make someone or something more likely to fail
aside from
Money continues to be a problem but aside from that we're all well.
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except for

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