Prepositions(advert.)

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way of doing or achieving something
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mean
They had entered the country by unlawful means
to remember a fact or piece of information that is important or could be useful in the future
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bear in mind
as a result of something that you have just mentioned
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thus
Most of the evidence was destroyed in the fire. Thus it would be almost impossible to prove him guilty.
to give someone information that is incorrect
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misinform
I am afraid you’ve been misinformed.
able to make other people believe something or do what you ask → convincing
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persuasive
Trevor can be very persuasive.
a vehicle or other object that has a smooth attractive shape
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sleek
the sleek lines of the new Mercedes
small pieces of dead skin from someone’s head that can be seen in their hair or on their shoulders
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dandruff
an anti-dandruff shampoo
the quality of being very careful to avoid danger or risks
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caution
We must proceed with extreme caution.
to find the meaning of something that is difficult to read or understand
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decipher
She studied the envelope, trying to decipher the handwriting.
someone who can be easily harmed or hurt
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vulnerable
He took advantage of me when I was at my most vulnerable.
to treat someone unfairly by asking them to do things for you, but giving them very little in return – used to show disapproval
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exploit
Homeworkers can easily be exploited by employers.
the cause, idea etc that is the most important, although it is not easily noticed:
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underlying
the underlying causes of her depression
not good, or not as good as someone or something else
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inferior
I felt very inferior among all those academics.

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