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They were horrified to see files of ants marching through the kitchen. They walked in (single) file (= one behind another). start learning
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a long line of people or animals, one behind another: VERB - to walk in a line, one behind another: The visitors filed through the entrance to the ticket offices.
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VERB - The surface had been filed smooth. She filed her nails. start learning
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a thin, flat or rounded metal tool with rough surfaces for rubbing wooden or metal objects to make them smooth or to change their shape
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Our foreign correspondent filed this report earlier today. start learning
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News reporters file a story by sending it to their office, usually by phone, email, or other electronic method:
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Any gain or loss should be reported when you file your tax return. It was found that the company had failed to file accounts at Companies House. start learning
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to officially send something such as your accounts:
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a small strip of metal or paper with a rough surface used for making the edges of your nails smooth and curved
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file cabinet - US (UK filing cabinet) The heavy thud had apparently been caused by a falling file cabinet. start learning
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a large piece of furniture in an office, used for holding documents
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The boy fell to the ground with a thud. the thud of boots on the stairs Her bag thudded to the floor. start learning
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the sound that is made when something heavy falls or hits something else:
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She was treated with scorn and ridicule by her colleagues when she applied for the job. start learning
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unkind words or actions that make someone or something look stupid: to laugh at someone in an unkind way: - She rarely spoke her mind out of fear of being ridiculed.
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Although regularly pilloried by the press as an obnoxious loudmouth, he is, nonetheless, an effective politician. start learning
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to severely criticize someone, especially in a public way:
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Can’t you express your opinions without being obnoxious? start learning
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someone who talks too much or too loudly, esp. in an offensive or stupid way
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nonetheless (also nevertheless) There are serious problems in our country. Nonetheless, we feel this is a good time to return. start learning
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despite what has just been said or done:
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What genre does the book fall into - comedy or tragedy? a literary/musical/film genre; the genre of landscape painting start learning
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a style, especially in the arts, that involves a particular set of characteristics:
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a machine that spreads paint using air pressure, used for painting or for delicate improvement work on photographs
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It's almost as if the revolutionary leaders have been airbrushed out of history (= ignored by the official version of history ). start learning
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to represent something as being different from how it really is:
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an excruciating pain in the lower back; Progress has been excruciatingly slow. excruciatingly embarrassing/boring/funny start learning
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in a way that is extreme and difficult to bear:
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a deep, narrow mark made in soft ground especially by a wheel
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rut noun (SEXUALLY ACTIVE PERIOD) During the rut, stags can be seen fighting for females. start learning
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the period of the year during which particular male animals, especially deer and sheep, are sexually active: in rut - (of particular male animals) sexually excited
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I need to change jobs - after 15 years here I feel I'm (stuck) in a rut. start learning
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a habit or pattern of behavior that has become dull and unproductive but is hard to change.
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partly decayed plant matter, used to improve garden dirt or as fuel
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an area of land from which peat is taken
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soft, wet ground, or an area of this
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frugal; frugality - NOUN; frugally - ADVERB a frugal lifestyle a frugal meal of bread and soup start learning
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sparing or economical with regard to money or food.
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sparing [LITTLE]; sparingly - ADVERB Be sparing with the butter as there isn't much left.; physicians advised sparing use of the ointment start learning
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using very little of something:
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he rubbed some ointment on his leg start learning
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a thick, oily substance, usually containing medicine, that is put on skin where you feel sore or on an injury:
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ordain verb (CHURCH OR MINISTER) He was ordained (as) a priest in Ely cathedral in 1987. he was ordained a minister before entering Parliament start learning
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to officially make someone a priest or other religious leader, in a religious ceremony: or minister; confer holy orders on.
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equal punishment was ordained for the two crimes start learning
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order or decree (something) officially. (of God or someone in authority) to order something to happen: There is strong support here for the tough economic reforms ordained in the federal capital, Prague.
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I need some time to confer with my lawyer. start learning
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to exchange ideas on a particular subject, often in order to reach a decision on what action to take:
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An honorary doctorate was conferred on him by Columbia University. start learning
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to give an official title, honour, or advantage to someone: grant or bestow (a title, degree, benefit, or right).
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an official order issued by a legal authority.
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The Dutch government issued a decree laying down strict rules on the age of veal calves and how they should be housed. Several countries have lured back untaxed assets held abroad by decreeing an amnesty for tax evasion. start learning
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to officially decide or order that something must happen: order (something) by decree.
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calf noun [C] (ANIMAL) CIELE start learning
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a young bovine animal, especially a domestic cow or bull in its first year.
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If a cow is in calf, it is pregnant.
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calf noun [C] (LEG) LYDKA She's been unable to play since January because of a torn calf muscle. start learning
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the thick curved part at the back of the human leg between the knee and the foot:
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Four cows calved overnight. start learning
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When a cow calves, it gives birth to a calf (= a young cow):
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Calf-length clothing or boots end at the middle point between the foot and the knee:
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to have a special celebration for someone who has been away for a long time
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the flesh of a calf, used as food.
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relating to or affecting cattle. an animal of the cattle group, which also includes buffaloes and bisons.
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He had a gentle, slightly bovine expression. start learning
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slow or stupid in a way that a cow is thought to be:
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a young cow, especially one that has not yet given birth to a calf (= baby cow)
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The police have assured the public that the escaped prisoners will not evade recapture for long.; She leaned forward to kiss him but he evaded her by pretending to sneeze. start learning
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escape or avoid, especially by cleverness or trickery.
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evade taxes/fees/fares evade the issue/question Critics say the government is still evading the issue of healthcare. start learning
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to intentionally avoid doing or dealing with something that is your duty or responsbility:
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evade the issue, question, etc. Just give me an answer and stop evading the question! start learning
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to intentionally not talk about something or not answer something:
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the act of avoiding something or someone:
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ways of illegally paying less tax than you should
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He could not resist the lure of great riches. I don't understand the lure of fame. She succumbed to the lure of a life of luxury. start learning
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anything that attracts people or animals, or the qualities that make something attractive:
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She was lured into the job by the offer of a high salary. Supermarket chains try to lure customers with price discounts. start learning
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to persuade someone to do something or go somewhere by offering them something exciting:
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an artificial insect or other small animal that is put on the end of a fishing line to attract fish
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The town finally succumbed last week after being pounded with heavy artillery for more than two months. I'm afraid I succumbed to temptation and had a piece of cheesecake. start learning
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to lose the determination to oppose something; to accept defeat:
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Thousands of cows have succumbed to the disease in the past few months. start learning
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to die or suffer badly from an illness:
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bestow [CONFER]; bestowal - NOUN the office was bestowed on him by the chief of state; The George Cross is a decoration that is bestowed upon/on British civilians for acts of great bravery.; The state's bestowal of subsidies has helped many small business owners. start learning
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confer or present (an honor, right, or gift).
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I grant that it must have been upsetting but even so I think she overreacted. I grant you (= it is true that), it's a difficult situation but I feel sure he could have handled it more sensitively. start learning
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to accept that something is true, often before expressing an opposite opinion:
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handling charge (also handling fee) [COMMERCE] Tickets are £87, plus a £2 handling charge. The card's issuer may add a handling charge each time the card is used abroad. start learning
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a charge for dealing with an order or banking activity:
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handling charge (also handling fee) [TRANSPORT] start learning
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a charge for transporting, storing, or packaging goods: For vacuum-packed mail orders under £30, add a £3 handling charge and postage. A special handling fee applies for Saturday pickup and delivery service.
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congest [ROADS]; congested - ADJ.; congestion - NOUN uncontrolled development will congest our streets start learning
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Congested roads and towns have too much traffic and movement is made difficult. crowd (a road or place) so as to hinder or prevent freedom of movement.
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high-pressured adrenaline congested my veins start learning
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cause (a part of the body) to fill abnormally with blood or other fluid.
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This spray helps to ease nasal congestion. Symptoms include sneezing, congestion, and runny nose. start learning
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the problem of being unable to breathe through your nose because it is blocked, usually during an infection:
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hinder [LIMIT]; hindrance - NOUN 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:
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