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rapier start learning		a thin, sharp-pointed sword used for thrusting
chamber start learning		a room, especially a bedroom or a private room
fowling start learning		hunting birds
undertaker start learning		a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation
mane start learning		long, thick hair growing from the neck of a horse or lion (or a person’s thick hair)
scale start learning		a device for weighing; also, one of many small, thin plates covering a fish or reptile
graze start learning		to touch lightly in passing; to scrape the skin; or to feed on grass (animals)
flirtatious start learning		behaving in a playful way to attract attention or affection
to nut sb start learning		to headbutt someone (British slang)
come on start learning		to flirt or make sexual advances; also used to mean “hurry up” or show disbelief
overall start learning		including everything; general or total
conviction start learning		a strong belief or opinion; or a formal declaration that someone is guilty of a crime
admit start learning		to confess or acknowledge something as true
procrastinate start learning		to delay or postpone doing something
erudite start learning		showing great knowledge or learning
pilfer start learning		to steal small items, often repeatedly
dawdle start learning		to waste time; to move slowly
incarcerated start learning		imprisoned or confined
irascible start learning		easily angered or irritated
amphibious start learning		able to live or operate both on land and in water
amble start learning		to walk slowly or leisurely
peckish start learning		slightly hungry (British informal)
ephemeral start learning		lasting for a very short time
epitaph start learning		a phrase or statement written on a gravestone
moribund start learning		near death or no longer active or effective
loquacious start learning		very talkative
tariff start learning		a tax on imported or exported goods
bicentenary start learning		the 200th anniversary of an event
palindrome start learning		a word or phrase that reads the same forwards and backwards (e.g., “madam”)
catcall start learning		a loud, rude whistle or comment, usually towards someone attractive
carnation start learning		a type of flower, often pink or white
midge start learning		a small flying insect, like a gnat
endive start learning		a leafy green vegetable, often used in salads
bow start learning		to bend forward as a sign of respect; also, a curved weapon for shooting arrows
taut start learning		stretched tight; tense
whine start learning		to complain in a high-pitched, annoying voice
berth start learning		a bed on a ship or train; or a space to dock a ship
thyme start learning		an aromatic herb used in cooking
tow start learning		to pull something (like a car or trailer) using a rope or chain
stile start learning		a set of steps for climbing over a fence or wall
urn start learning		a container, often decorative, used for holding the ashes of a cremated person or for serving drinks
heel start learning		the back part of the foot; also can mean to follow closely (like a dog)
paw start learning		the foot of an animal such as a dog or cat
grate start learning		a metal frame or cover, or to shred food into small pieces (like cheese); also, to irritate
pail start learning		a small bucket
wring start learning		to twist something to force out liquid; also, to wring someone’s hands means to show worry
ewe start learning		a female sheep
yew start learning		a type of evergreen tree with red berries, often found in churchyards
haul start learning		to pull or drag something with effort; also means a large amount of something stolen or collected
conceit start learning		excessive pride in oneself; also, an elaborate or clever metaphor in literature
perpetually start learning		continuously or endlessly
put up with start learning		to tolerate or accept something unpleasant
complementary start learning		combining well together; opposite but matching
throng start learning		a large, densely packed crowd
tut start learning		an expression of disapproval or annoyance (sound made with the tongue)
prattle start learning		to talk foolishly or at length about nothing important
clatter start learning		a loud, rattling sound
slick start learning		smooth and shiny; also, clever and persuasive (sometimes negatively)
clamour start learning		a loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting
gawky start learning		awkward and clumsy in movement or appearance
bellowed start learning		shouted loudly, usually in anger or pain
marooned start learning		left trapped and alone, especially on an island
floes start learning		large sheets of floating ice
din start learning		a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise
lugubrious start learning		very sad, gloomy, or mournful
enthralled start learning		fascinated; completely captivated
be riveted start learning		to be so interested that you can’t look away
relish start learning		to enjoy or take great pleasure in something
in the throes of something start learning		in the middle of a difficult or intense situation
subsume start learning		to include something as part of a larger group
sheer start learning		complete or absolute (e.g., sheer luck); also means very steep or thin (like fabric)
free-fall start learning		a rapid and uncontrolled fall or decline
slanging match start learning		a loud, angry exchange of insults
tiff start learning		a small argument, usually between people who know each other well
make a mountain out of a molehill start learning		to exaggerate a small problem
rumination start learning		deep or lengthy thinking about something
prone to start learning		likely to do or suffer from something
liable to start learning		legally responsible for; also means likely to experience something (similar to “prone to”)
wind someone up start learning		to tease or annoy someone, especially to provoke a reaction
leave no stone unturned start learning		to search or try everything possible
don’t beat about the bush start learning		get to the point; avoid avoiding the main topic
pride comes before the fall start learning		being too proud often leads to failure or downfall
once upon a time start learning		a phrase used to begin fairy tales or old stories
don’t hide your light under the bushel start learning		don’t keep your talents or achievements hidden
many a true word is said in jest start learning		jokes often contain some truth
keep your eye on the ball start learning		stay focused and alert
interdependency start learning		mutual reliance between people or things
detrimental start learning		harmful or damaging
clutch of start learning		a small group of people or things (often of similar kind)
matriarch start learning		a woman who is the head of a family or group
inkling start learning		a slight idea or suspicion
descendant start learning		someone related to a person from a previous generation
fathom start learning		to understand something deeply; a unit for measuring depth of water
firefly start learning		a small insect that gives off light from its body
bunched together start learning		grouped closely or tightly
genus (plural genera) start learning		a group of related species in biology
lineage start learning		ancestry or family history
feline start learning		relating to cats
bereft start learning		deprived of or missing something or someone
tatty start learning		old and in bad condition; shabby
hustle yourself start learning		to move quickly or energetically; to hurry
resilience start learning		the ability to recover quickly from difficulties
prerequisite start learning		something required as a condition before something else happens
constraint start learning		a limitation or restriction
sartorial start learning		related to clothing or style of dress
mediocrity start learning		the state of being average or ordinary
disrobe start learning		to undress
ruthless start learning		showing no pity or compassion; cruel
catch-22 start learning		a paradoxical situation where you can’t win because of contradictory rules
churn start learning		to stir or mix violently; also, high turnover (e.g., in business or people)
jaded start learning		tired or bored from having too much of something
scrounge start learning		to get something by asking or begging rather than working for it
oppressive start learning		harsh, cruel, or overwhelming
austere start learning		strict, plain, or lacking comfort
in unison start learning		together at the same time
out of sync start learning		not happening together or not in agreement
stint start learning		a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
alleged start learning		said to be true but not proven
as stubborn as a mule start learning		extremely stubborn and unwilling to change
a wolf in sheep’s clothing start learning		someone who appears harmless but is actually dangerous or deceptive
flog a dead horse start learning		to waste effort on something that has no chance of success
have kittens start learning		to become very anxious, upset, or angry
let sleeping dogs lie start learning		to avoid restarting a conflict or problem
like water off a duck’s back start learning		having no effect; easily ignored criticism or insults
put the cat among the pigeons start learning		to cause trouble or panic by revealing something
take the bull by the horns start learning		to deal with a difficult situation directly and bravely
have a bee in one’s bonnet start learning		to be obsessed or overly concerned with something
as sly as a fox start learning		very clever and tricky
a lone wolf start learning		someone who prefers to act alone
the early bird catches the worm start learning		people who act early have an advantage
as quiet as a mouse start learning		very quiet
a busy bee start learning		someone who is always busy or active
like a bull in a china shop start learning		clumsy or reckless in a delicate situation
dog’s breakfast start learning		a complete mess or disaster
cry wolf start learning		to raise a false alarm
a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush start learning		it’s better to keep what you have than risk it for more
the cat’s out of the bag start learning		a secret has been revealed
straight from the horse’s mouth start learning		information from the original or most reliable source
like a fish out of water start learning		feeling uncomfortable or out of place
cart around start learning		to carry or move something awkward or heavy repeatedly
speak volumes start learning		to express something clearly without using words
abound start learning		to exist in large numbers or quantities
ensue start learning		to happen as a result of something
stack start learning		a neat pile of things; to arrange items in a pile
deem start learning		to consider or judge something in a particular way
tangible start learning		something real or concrete that can be touched or clearly understood
relegate start learning		to downgrade or assign to a lower rank or position
deploy start learning		to move into position or use effectively (often used with troops or resources)
odds start learning		the chances or probability of something happening
kudos start learning		praise or recognition for an achievement
affinity start learning		a natural liking or connection to something or someone
feel the heat start learning		to experience pressure or criticism
when/if it comes to the crunch start learning		when a situation becomes critical or important decisions must be made
daunting start learning		intimidating; seeming difficult or frightening
eclectic start learning		made up of a variety of styles or ideas
on tenterhooks start learning		in a state of suspense or anxiety while waiting
endeavour start learning		to try hard; an effort or attempt
intricate start learning		very detailed and complicated
quirky start learning		unusual in a charming or interesting way
unfold start learning		to develop or reveal over time
back of beyond start learning		a very remote or isolated place
click the button start learning		to press a button (especially on a computer or device)
detract start learning		to take away from; reduce the value or importance of something
far cry start learning		something very different from another thing
forge start learning		to create something with effort; to fake something (context-dependent)
haphazard start learning		lacking order or planning; random
lose touch start learning		to stop communicating or be no longer aware of something
obscure start learning		not clear or well-known; hard to understand
cross path with sb start learning		to unexpectedly meet someone
stumbled across start learning		found by accident or chance
ravaged start learning		severely damaged or destroyed
come by start learning		to obtain something, often with difficulty
scarce start learning		rare or in short supply
grimy start learning		dirty or covered with grime
officialdom start learning		government bureaucracy or officials
fraught start learning		full of (usually negative things); tense or anxious
allure start learning		charm or attraction
old chestnut start learning		a joke or story that’s been repeated too often
spiritedness start learning		liveliness and enthusiasm
resilience start learning		(repeated) ability to recover from difficulties
diminish start learning		to reduce in size, importance, or value
advancing start learning		moving forward or making progress
knowledge start learning		information, understanding, or skill gained through experience or education
flog start learning		to sell something, especially in an aggressive way; also to whip or beat
indulge start learning		to allow oneself to enjoy something, often to excess
indulgence start learning		the act of indulging or enjoying something freely
vagabonding start learning		traveling from place to place without a permanent home
tainted start learning		contaminated or corrupted; made less pure or innocent
compromising start learning		making concessions or allowing something to be less than ideal; risky to one’s reputation
far-flung start learning		spread out over a large area or distance
you could do worse than start learning		suggesting that something is a good choice, even if not the best
produce start learning		to make or create something; also refers to agricultural products
knock-down (prices) start learning		very low prices, typically because of a sale or discount
trout start learning		a type of freshwater fish
venison start learning		the meat of a deer
infused with start learning		filled or saturated with a particular quality or substance
porcini start learning		a type of edible mushroom, often used in cooking
nettles start learning		plants with stinging hairs; also refers to causing irritation
expertise start learning		specialized knowledge or skill in a particular area
backdrop start learning		the setting or background, often used in reference to a scene or event
incomparable start learning		without equal; too special or unique to compare to anything else
sight to behold start learning		something that is impressive or remarkable to see
in the middle of nowhere start learning		in a remote, isolated place
set aside start learning		to reserve for a specific purpose or future use
off the beaten track start learning		in a place that is not frequently visited; remote or unconventional
set one’s sights on start learning		to aim for or focus on a particular goal or target
to the back of beyond start learning		to a very remote or isolated place
dense start learning		closely packed together; thick or heavy in texture or substance
humid start learning		containing a high level of moisture, typically referring to the air
bustling start learning		full of activity and energy
sprawling start learning		spread out over a large area, often in a disorganized manner
quaint start learning		charmingly old-fashioned or unusual in an attractive way
pristine start learning		in its original, unspoiled condition; clean and fresh
urge start learning		to strongly encourage or advise someone to do something
set apart from start learning		to be different or distinguished from others
lush start learning		rich, abundant, and luxurious in growth or appearance
diverse start learning		showing variety; different from one another
reminisce start learning		to recall or think about past experiences, often fondly
barren start learning		empty, lacking in vegetation or life; unproductive
rugged start learning		rough, uneven, and tough in appearance or texture
recall start learning		to remember or bring to mind something from the past
advocate start learning		to publicly support or recommend something
reflect start learning		to think deeply or carefully about something
vibrant start learning		full of energy, color, or life
recount start learning		to tell the story of an event or experience in detail
vicinity start learning		the area around a particular place
defunct start learning		no longer existing or functioning
decommissioned start learning		officially taken out of service or use
niche start learning		a specialized segment of the market or a specific role or position
aesthetic start learning		relating to beauty or the appreciation of beauty
legacies start learning		something handed down from the past, often in terms of culture or achievements
tickly start learning		causing a slight, often itchy feeling
lease start learning		a contract granting the use of property for a specified period
craze start learning		an intense and widespread enthusiasm or trend
urbanity start learning		characteristics or qualities of city life, often associated with refinement
by virtue of start learning		because of; due to
salve start learning		a soothing ointment or balm; also to soothe or alleviate
ailment start learning		an illness or medical condition
steeped start learning		soaked or saturated in a particular quality or influence
run contrary to start learning		to be in opposition to or contradict
sheer start learning		absolute; nothing other than (often used for emphasis)
naturalist start learning		a person who studies or is an expert in natural history, especially plants and animals
affiliated with start learning		officially connected or associated with an organization or group
pass on start learning		to give something to someone else; also to die
in situ start learning		in the original place or position
assertion start learning		a confident and forceful statement or claim
philanthropist start learning		a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, typically through charitable donations
lifeblood start learning		something that is essential for the existence or operation of something
with glee start learning		with great happiness or delight
unquantifiable start learning		impossible to measure or quantify
pestilence start learning		a deadly or virulent disease
sweep through start learning		to affect or pass through a place or group rapidly and powerfully
precarity start learning		a state of being uncertain or unstable, especially in terms of employment or financial security
vertebrate start learning		an animal with a backbone or spine
ascertain start learning		to find out or determine something with certainty
indicator start learning		a sign, symptom, or measure that points to something
reckon start learning		to think or suppose something; to calculate or estimate
blunt (face) start learning		having a dull edge or point; straightforward in manner
stunted start learning		prevented from growing or developing properly
render start learning		to cause to become; to give or provide something
urea start learning		a chemical compound found in urine and used in fertilizers
chamber pot start learning		a container used for urination, typically in a bedroom before indoor plumbing
giddy start learning		feeling lightheaded or dizzy, often due to excitement or joy
stagger start learning		to move unsteadily, often because of being off balance
slur start learning		to speak in a way that is unclear, or to insult or disparage someone
chunk start learning		a large piece or portion of something
abomination start learning		something that is intensely disliked or considered morally wrong
hoist start learning		to lift or raise something, often with the help of a mechanical device
dispatch start learning		to send off or deal with something quickly
replenish start learning		to refill or restore to its former condition
cavernous start learning		resembling a cavern; vast, spacious, and often dark or empty
conceal start learning		to hide or keep something out of sight
alas start learning		an expression of sorrow, regret, or disappointment
odorous start learning		having a strong or unpleasant smell
eternal start learning		lasting forever; without beginning or end
scavenger start learning		an animal or person that searches for and collects discarded items or food
preposterous start learning		contrary to reason or common sense; ridiculous
oscillate start learning		to swing back and forth in a regular motion
opaque start learning		not transparent; difficult to understand or explain
apex start learning		the top or highest point of something, often used metaphorically for the peak of achievement
cart around start learning		to carry or transport something from one place to another
speak volumes start learning		to convey a lot of meaning without using many words
abound start learning		to exist in large numbers or amounts
ensue start learning		to happen or occur as a result of something
stack start learning		to arrange things in a pile or stack, often in an orderly way
deem start learning		to regard or judge in a particular way
tangible start learning		something that can be touched or perceived by the senses; concrete
relegate start learning		to assign or dismiss to a lower or less important position
deploy start learning		to move or position resources or people for a specific purpose
odds start learning		the probability or likelihood of something happening
kudos start learning		praise or recognition for an achievement
affinity start learning		a natural liking or attraction to something or someone
feel the heat start learning		to experience pressure or stress, often due to intense scrutiny or competition
when/if it comes to the crunch start learning		when a critical decision or situation arises
daunting start learning		causing fear or anxiety due to being difficult to handle or face
eclectic start learning		deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad range of sources
on tenterhooks start learning		in a state of nervous anticipation or suspense
endeavour start learning		an attempt or effort to achieve something, often requiring hard work
intricate start learning		very detailed or complicated, often in terms of design or structure
quirky start learning		unconventional or unusual in a charming or endearing way
unfold start learning		to open up or reveal, often gradually or over time
back of beyond start learning		a very remote or isolated place
click the button start learning		to press or select a button, usually on a device or interface
detract start learning		to take away from the value or quality of something
far cry start learning		something that is very different from something else, often implying a significant distance or difference
forge start learning		to form or create something, especially through intense effort or shaping
haphazard start learning		lacking order or planning; random or chaotic
lose touch start learning		to lose contact or communication with someone or something
obscure start learning		not well-known; difficult to understand or see
cross paths with sb start learning		to meet or encounter someone unexpectedly
stumbled across start learning		to find something by chance or accident
ravaged start learning		severely damaged or destroyed, often through violent means
come by start learning		to obtain or acquire something, often in a casual manner
scarce start learning		limited in quantity or availability
grimy start learning		dirty or covered in grime, often implying neglect or filth
officialdom start learning		the group of officials or bureaucrats in an organization or government
fraught start learning		filled with something, typically something negative, like tension or danger
allure start learning		the power to attract or charm
old chestnut start learning		a joke or story that has been repeated many times, often to the point of being tiresome
spiritedness start learning		energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness
resilience start learning		the ability to recover quickly from difficulties or adapt to challenges
diminish start learning		to make or become smaller or less important

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