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ability that you were born with, not one you have to learned
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innate ability - very creature has innate abilities that accommodate its survival in the world
the quality of not thinking or worrying about any pain caused to others when deciding what you need to do
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ruthlessness - He behaved with utter ruthlessness.
a group of people who help and support each other
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close- knit (community, family)
group of things that are very different from each other; diverse group of things
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wide variety - Prismatics gloss finish wall tiles (10cm square) are available in a wide variety of colours.
one that is difficult because it does not allow much time to do something
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tight deadline - As a journalist, you have to be able to work to tight deadlines.
a lot of work to do
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heavy workload - But both men have a heavy workload because they play in all three formats of the game.
to deal with a problem or difficulty calmly and not to allow it to influence what you are doing:
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take sth in stride - When you become a politician, you soon learn to take criticism in your stride.
to surprise or shock sb
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be taken aback by sb - Intel was taken aback by the intensity of public anger.
to ignore, not to pay any attention
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take no notice of - I was so distracted with thoughts of tomorrow's exam that I took no notice of where I was walking and stepped right out into the road!
- to enjoy
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take pleasure in sth - He takes pleasure in watching his grandson star on basketball's biggest stage.
to object to sth, to be offended, to feel or express disagreement
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take exception to - Many physicists who read this book will take exception to Capra's views on contemporary physics
To take satisfaction in, be proud of, or highly value something one owns, has done, or is renowned for.
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take pride in - They take pride in excellent quality control and inspection of the fountains they sell.

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