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