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often.

Accidents regularly occur on this street.

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/ˈlæv.ɪʃ/

large in quantity and expensive or impressive.

L avish banquets

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/ˌʌn.dəˈstænd/
to know the meaning of something that someone says.

She explained the whole idea again, but I still didn't understand.

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/ˈkʌmfərt zoʊn/
a situation in which you feel comfortable and in which your ability and determination are not being tested.

Rock climbing pushes many people beyond their comfort zones.

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/ˌɪn·əˈveɪ·ʃən/
a new idea or method that is being tried for the first time, or the use of such ideas or methods

the latest innovations in computer technology

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/ˌəʊ.vəˈteɪk/
to go past something by being a greater amount or degree.

Our US sales have now overtaken our sales in Europe.

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/ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt.li/

after something else.

He was badly injured in the crash and subsequently died.

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/ˈdʒel.ə.si/
a feeling of unhappiness and anger because someone has something or someone that you want.

He broke his brother's new bike in a fit of jealousy.

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/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/
to start a company or organization that will continue for a long time.

These methods of working were established in the last century.

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/əˈbrʌptli/
in a sudden, unexpected, and sometimes unpleasant way

He stood up abruptly and went outside.

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/ˈmaɪnd.set/
a person’s way of thinking and their opinions.

It’s extraordinary how hard it is to change the mindset of the public and the press.

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/ˈhʌl.kɪŋ/

large and heavy.

We were stopped by two hulking security guards.

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/ɪmˈpaʊər/
to give someone official authority or the freedom to do something.

The first step in empowering the poorest sections of society is making sure they vote.

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/ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈdɪs.ə.plɪ.ner.i/
involving two or more different subjects or areas of knowledge.

an interdisciplinary approach to the problem

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/ˌmɪs.kənˈsep.ʃən/
an idea that is wrong because it has been based on a failure to understand a situation.

We hope our work will help to change popular misconceptions about disabled people.

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/ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kl̩/
a written record of historical events.

a chronicle of the French Revolution

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/ˈbiː.fi/

a beefy person looks strong, heavy, and powerful.

a beefy football player

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/ɪnˈvaɪə·rən·mənt/
the air, land, and water where people, animals, and plants live.

The new road may cause damage to the environment.

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/əˈmjuːzd/
showing that you think something is funny

She was very amused by/at your comments.

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/dɪˈvel·əp/
to change and become better, or to make someone or something become better.

He’s developing into a very good tennis player.

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/ˈprəʊ·ɡres/
development and improvement of skills, knowledge, etc.

He has made good progress in Spanish this year.

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/pəˈfɔː.məns/
how well a person, machine, etc. does a piece of work or an activity

This was a very impressive performance by the young player, who scored 14 points within the first ten minutes.

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/ˈæftərwərd, ˈɑf-/

after something is mentioned.

I went to the concert and met them for dinner afterward.

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/juːθ/
the period of your life when you are young, or the state of being young.

I was a fairly good football player in my youth.

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/ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃər.ər/
a company that produces goods in large numbers.

Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer.

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/rɪˈsɜːtʃ/
to study a subject in order to discover new information about it

He’s researching the poet’s life.

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/ˈsel·dəm/
not often.

We seldom go out in the evenings.

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/ˈθret.ən/
to tell someone that you will kill or hurt them or cause problems if they do not do what you want.

They threatened the shopkeeper with a gun.

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/ˈnɔɪzəli/
making a lot of noise.

The boys ran noisily around the yard.

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/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/
to start a company or organization that will continue for a long time.

The brewery was established in 1822.

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/ˌæn. θrəˈpɑː.lə.dʒi/
the study of human society, customs, beliefs etc

he works for the university’s department of anthropology.

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/ˈeθ.nɪk/
relating to a particular race of people

conflicts between the different ethnic groups in the country exploded into civil war.

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/foʊ/
an enemy.

The two countries have united against their common foe.

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/rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt/
able to quickly return to a previous good condition.

This rubber ball is very resilient and immediately springs back into shape.

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/bɪˈheɪv/
to do or say things in a particular way.

He behaved very badly.

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/fliː/
to leave a place quickly because you are in danger.

to flee from fighting

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/ˈbaɪ·əs/
a situation in which you support or oppose someone or something in an unfair way because you are influenced by your personal opinions

a bias towards/against private education

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/ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/
the ability to read and write.

The country has a literacy rate of almost 98%.

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/ˈɒd·li/
in a strange way.

Oddly enough, business was good during the bad weather.

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/rɪˈliːvd/
feeling happy because something bad did not happen.

I’m just relieved that she’s safe and well.

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/bɪˈwɪl.dəd/
confused and uncertain.

Arriving in a strange city at night, I felt alone and bewildered.

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/ˈself.ləs/
caring more for what other people need and want rather than for what you yourself need and want

selfless devotion to duty

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/ˈiː.ɡə.li/
in a way that shows that you want to do or have something very much, especially something interesting or enjoyable.

His autobiography will be one of the most eagerly awaited books of the season.

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/ɡraɪnd/
to make something into small pieces or a powder by pressing between hard surfaces.

Shall I grind a little black pepper over your salad?

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/ˈɪn.saɪt.fəl/

showing a clear and usually original understanding of a complicated problem or situation

She has written an insightful account of the modern art world.

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/ˈrev.ən.juː/
the income that a government or company receives regularly

Taxes provide most of the government's revenue.

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/əˈweɪ.kən.ɪŋ/
the act of starting to understand something or feel something

The awakening of public concern about the environment

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/ˈfɔː.kɑːst/
a statement of what is judged likely to happen in the future, especially in connection with a particular situation, or the expected weather conditions

The weather forecast said it was going to rain later today.

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/wɪðˈdrɔː/
to take or move out or back, or to remove

This credit card allows you to withdraw up to £200 a day from ATMs.

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/nɪˈɡlek.tɪd/
not receiving enough care or attention

She was distressed at how neglected the children looked

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/ˈʌp.wədz/
towards a higher position, level, or value.

She turned her face upwards to the sun

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/rɪˈzɪl.jəns/
the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened

Trauma researchers emphasize the resilience of the human psyche.

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/ˌriːˈfɜː.bɪʃ/
to make a building look new again by doing work such as painting, repairing, and cleaning

The developers refurbished the house inside and out.

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/ˈmez.mə.raɪz/
To have someone's attention completely so that they cannot think of anything else.

I was completely mesmerized by the performance.

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/ˈɡrɑː.spɪŋ/
(of people) Always trying to get and keep more of something, especially money.

a grasping, greedy man

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/mʌnˈdeɪn/
Very ordinary and therefore not interesting.

Mundane matters such as paying bills and shopping for food do not interest her.

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/ˈplɒtə(r)/
The plotter had achieved his purpose.

a person who makes a secret plan to harm somebody.

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/ˈvɪʃ.əs.li/
in a way that is cruel and shows an intention to hurt or upset someone

These articles viciously attack him as a man

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/ˌeɡ.zɒlˈteɪ.ʃən/
A very strong feeling of happiness.

There was a feeling of anxiety and a great exaltation of mind.

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/ˈblɒs.əm/
When a tree or plant blossoms, it produces flowers before producing fruit that can be eaten.

The cherry tree is beginning to blossom.

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/ɪnˈkwɪz.ə.tɪv.li/
in a way that shows that you want to discover as much as you can about something, or want to know something

The mouse looked around the room inquisitively.

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/ˌfɜː.ðəˈmɔːr/

in addition; more importantly

The house is beautiful. Furthermore, it's in a great location.