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an avid football fan; He took an avid interest in the project.; She hadn't seen him for six months and was avid for news. start learning
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very enthusiastic, extremely eager and interested an avid football fan; He took an avid interest in the project.; She hadn't seen him for six months and was avid for news.
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very obvious and intentional, when this is a bad thing
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breathtaking view/scenery. His knowledge of the subject was breathtaking start learning
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zapierający dech w piersiach breathtaking view/scenery. His knowledge of the subject was breathtaking
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gripping story/film/book/tale start learning
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very interesting, exciting that it holds your attention completely gripping story/film/book/tale
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gripping = absorbing = engrossing = fascinating = riveting start learning
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extremely exciting, sth what holds your attention completely
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harrowing tale/story/film; For many women, the harrowing prospect of giving evidence in a rape case can be too much to bear. start learning
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extremely upsetting, shocking harrowing tale/story/film; For many women, the harrowing prospect of giving evidence in a rape case can be too much to bear.
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harrowing = agonizing = excruciating = torturous start learning
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There's a striking contrast between what he does and what he says he does. start learning
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very unusual or easily noticed, and therefore attracting a lot of attention; more attractive than usual There's a striking contrast between what he does and what he says he does.
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adress, allocute, make a speech, deliver a speech
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A police raid would imperil the lives of the hostages. start learning
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to put something or someone at risk or in danger of being harmed or destroyed: A police raid would imperil the lives of the hostages. Synonyms: endanger, jeopardize, menace, threaten
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At this juncture, it is impossible to say whether she will make a full recovery. Negotiations are at a critical juncture. start learning
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a particular point in time; stage in a series of events At this juncture, it is impossible to say whether she will make a full recovery. Negotiations are at a critical juncture.
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They'd dug a shallow pit and left the bodies in it. These pits in my skin are from when I had chickenpox. start learning
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a large hole in the ground, or a slightly low area in any surface They'd dug a shallow pit and left the bodies in it. These pits in my skin are from when I had chickenpox.
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There are several precedents for promoting people who don't have formal qualifications. Some politicians fear that agreeing to the concession would set a dangerous precedent. start learning
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an action, situation, or decision that has already happened and can be used as a reason why a similar action or decision should be performed or made There are several precedents for promoting people who don't have formal qualifications. Some politicians fear that agreeing to the concession would set a dangerous precedent.
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The airline has been criticized for failing to heed advice/warnings about lack of safety routines start learning
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to pay attention to something, especially advice or a warning The airline has been criticized for failing to heed advice/warnings about lack of safety routines
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Food protests and riots have erupted in more than 30 countries. Riots broke out in the capital start learning
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a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd Food protests and riots have erupted in more than 30 countries. Riots broke out in the capital
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She didn't even have the decency to apologize. It is institutions that help us to preserve decency. start learning
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behaviour that is good, moral, and acceptable in society She didn't even have the decency to apologize. It is institutions that help us to preserve decency.
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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 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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The rebel army is attempting to subvert the government. Our best intentions are sometimes subverted by our natural tendency to selfishness. start learning
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to try to destroy or damage something, especially an established political system The rebel army is attempting to subvert the government. Our best intentions are sometimes subverted by our natural tendency to selfishness.
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High winds have hindered firefighters in their efforts to put out the blaze. Her progress certainly hasn't been hindered by her lack of experience. start learning
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to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something High winds have hindered firefighters in their efforts to put out the blaze. Her progress certainly hasn't been hindered by her lack of experience.
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She must have written nigh on (= nearly but not quite) 50 books. The time is nigh (= it is nearly time) for us to make a decision. start learning
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She must have written nigh on (= nearly but not quite) 50 books. The time is nigh (= it is nearly time) for us to make a decision.
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She was acquitted of all the charges against her. Five months ago he was acquitted on a shoplifting charge. start learning
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to decide officially in a law court that someone is not guilty of a particular crime She was acquitted of all the charges against her. Five months ago he was acquitted on a shoplifting charge.
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A two-week armistice has been declared between the rival factions. start learning
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a formal agreement between two countries or groups at war to stop fighting for a particular time, especially to talk about possible peace A two-week armistice has been declared between the rival factions.
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The gold medal continues to elude her. They had minor breakthroughs but real success eluded them. start learning
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If something that you want eludes you, you do not succeed in achieving it The gold medal continues to elude her. They had minor breakthroughs but real success eluded them.
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Her ex-husband renounced his claim to the family house. Gandhi renounced the use of violence. start learning
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to say formally or publicly that you no longer own, support, believe in, or have a connection with something Her ex-husband renounced his claim to the family house. Gandhi renounced the use of violence.
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He derided my singing as pathetic. This building, once derided by critics, is now a major tourist attraction. start learning
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to laugh at someone or something in a way that shows you think they are stupid or of no value He derided my singing as pathetic. This building, once derided by critics, is now a major tourist attraction.
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She's in the enviable position of being able to choose who she works for. start learning
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If someone is in an enviable situation, you wish you were also in that situation She's in the enviable position of being able to choose who she works for.
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Party leaders have undertaken to purge the party of extremists. Hard-liners are expected to be purged from the administration. start learning
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to get rid of people from an organization because you do not agree with them Party leaders have undertaken to purge the party of extremists. Hard-liners are expected to be purged from the administration.
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We are free only insofar as we exercise control over what people know about us, and in what circumstances they come to know it. start learning
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We are free only insofar as we exercise control over what people know about us, and in what circumstances they come to know it.
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Savings around the country will be very modest - nugatory even. start learning
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worth nothing or of little value Savings around the country will be very modest - nugatory even.
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She accepted the money with alacrity. start learning
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She accepted the money with alacrity.
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