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PREOCUPACIÓN

Noun [countable or uncountable]

UK /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.ʃən/ US /ˌæp.rəˈhen.ʃən/

Worry about the future, or a fear that something unpleasant is going to happen.

"There was great apprehension among experts over the space mission"

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APUÑALAR

Verb [regular]

UK /stæb/ US /stæb/

To injure someone with a sharp pointed object, such as a knife

"She was stabbed several times in the chest."

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EMOCIÓN

Noun [countable]

UK /θrɪl/ US /θrɪl/

A feeling of extreme excitement, usually caused by something pleasant.

"The concert gave me a real thrill."

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RENCOR

Noun [countable]

UK /ɡrʌdʒ/ US /ɡrʌdʒ/

A strong feeling of anger and dislike for a person who you feel has treated you badly, especially one that lasts for a long time.

"I still hold a grudge against him for what he did to me"

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FRUNCIR EL ENTRECEJO

Verb [regular]

UK /skaʊl/ US /skaʊl/

To look at someone or something with a very annoyed expression.

"He scowled at me because of what I said."

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TENSO, NERVIOSO /

DE MENTE CERRADA

Adjective

UK /ˌʌpˈtaɪt/ US /ˌʌpˈtaɪt/

1. Having traditional, unchanging views.

2. Worried or nervous and not able to relax.

"Don't be so uptight, she can do whatever she wants".

"He's so uptight about the exam".

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INSULTAR, PROVOCAR

Verb [regular]

UK /tɔːnt/ US /tɑːnt/

To intentionally annoy and upset someone by making unkind remarks to them, laughing unkindly at them, etc.

"Some of the boys singled him out, laughing at him and taunting him."

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RESISTENCIA

Noun [uncountable]

UK /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/ US /ˈstæm.ə.nə/

The physical and/or mental strength to do something that might be difficult and will take a long time.

"the marathon is a great test of stamina"

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DIRECTO, BRUSCO

Noun [uncountable]

UK /ˈblʌnt.nəs/ US /ˈblʌnt.nəs/

A way of speaking in which you say what you think without trying to be polite or considering other people's feelings.

"Some people are put off by his bluntness"

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INDECOROSO/SA

Adjective

UK /ʌnˈsiːm.li/ US /ʌnˈsiːm.li/

Not socially suitable and impolite.

"It would be unseemly for judges to receive pay increases when others are struggling."

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SESGO

Noun [countable, usually singular uncountable]

UK /ˈbaɪ.əs/ US /ˈbaɪ.əs/

The action of supporting or opposing a particular person or thing in an unfair way, because of allowing personal opinions to influence your judgment:

"You must be impartial and not show a bias"

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CASUALIDAD

Noun [uncountable]

UK /ˌser.ənˈdɪp.ə.ti/ US /ˌser.ənˈdɪp.ə.t̬i/

The fact of finding interesting or valuable things by chance.

"For most of his life he had been blessed with good luck, along with a tinge of serendipity".

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POCO CONOCIDO

Adjective

UK /əbˈskjʊər/ US /əbˈskjʊr/

Not known to many people.

"We must stop obscuring and minimizing the problems."

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DISTANTE

Adjective

UK /əˈluːf/ US /əˈluːf/

Not friendly or willing to take part in things.

"People find him rather aloof, but he is just shy"

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BENIGNO

Adjective

UK /bɪˈnaɪn/ US /bɪˈnaɪn/

Pleasant and kind, not harmful.

"A benign old lady"

"The tumor was benign"

"Although a successful life requires a benign environment, how well people live is largely their own responsibility."

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ALETARGADO, INACTIVO

Adjective

UK /ˈdɔː.mənt/ US /ˈdɔːr.mənt/

Something that is dormant is not active or growing but has the ability to be active at a later time.

"Seeds in deeper layers of the soil may remain dormant for several years."

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MENEAR

Verb [regular]

UK /wæɡ/ US /wæɡ/

(Especially of a tail or finger) to move from side to side or up and down, especially quickly and repeatedly, or to cause this to happen.

"The dog wags its tail"

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APRECIAR

Verb [regular]

UK /ˈtʃer.ɪʃ/ US /ˈtʃer.ɪʃ/

To love, protect, and care for someone or something that is important to you.

"That ring is one of her most cherished possessions"

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REEMPLAZAR

Verb [regular]

UK /ˌsuː.pəˈsiːd/ US /ˌsuː.pɚˈsiːd/

To replace something, especially something older or more old-fashioned

reemplazar.

"It supersedes the previous two concepts because it refers to the high moral and spiritual condition that one reaches through guidance."

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CAUSAR

Verb [regular]

UK /ˈren.dər/ US /ˈren.dɚ/

"To cause someone or something to be in a particular state"

"He rendered me speechless"

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SEÑUELO

noun [countable]

UK /ˈdiː.kɔɪ/ US /ˈdiː.kɔɪ/

Something or someone used to trick or confuse people, especially something or someone that is not what they appear to be.

"The officer arrested a bike thief after planting "decoy" bikes around the city"

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MUELLE

Noun [countable]

UK /pɪər/ US /pɪr/

A long structure sticking out from the land over the sea, where people can walk or large boats can be tied, sometimes with restaurants and places of entertainment on it.

"Let's take a walk on the pier"

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TENUE, APAGADO, MODERADO

Adjective

UK /səbˈdʒuːd/ US /səbˈduːd/

If a colour or light is subdued, it is not very bright.

"Subdued lighting"

If a noise is subdued, it is not loud.

"Subdued laughter/cheers"

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LATIR, PALPITAR

Verb [regular]

UK θrɒb/ US/ θrɑːb/

If a part of your body throbs, you feel pain in it in a series of regular beats.

latir, palpitar

"His head throbbed, and his body ached."

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PERDIDAMENTE ENAMORADO

Adjective

UK /bɪˈsɒt.ɪd/ US /bɪˈsɑː.t̬ɪd/

Completely in love with someone and always thinking of them.

"They were completely bessoted with each other"

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Adjective [formal]

UK /ˈdek.ə.rəs/ US /ˈdek.ər.əs/

Behaving politely and in a controlled way.

"His manner, as ever, was decorous."

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REPRENDER, REPROBAR

Verb [regular]

UK /tʃæsˈtaɪz/ US /tʃæsˈtaɪz/

CRITICIZE

To criticize someone severely.

"She chastised herself for not getting up and being more active"

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ESTIRARSE

verb [regular]

UK /kreɪn/ US /kreɪn/

To stretch in order to look at something.

"She was craning her neck to look over the neighbor's fence"

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GAZMOÑO

Adjective [formal disapproving]

UK /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/

US /ˌsæŋk.təˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

Acting as if morally better than others.

"Don't act so sanctimonious, it never suited you"

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COPIÓN/A

Noun [ Countable ] child's word

UK /ˈkɒp.i.kæt/ US /ˈkɑː.pi.kæt/

Someone who has few ideas of their own and does or says exactly the same as someone else.

"He's such a copycat"

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DIRIGIR, CONDUCIR

verb [regular]

UK /stɪər/ US /stɪr/

To control the direction of a vehicle

dirigir, conducir.

"I tried to steer round the rocks on the road."

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REPRIMIR, SOFOCAR

Verb [regular]

UK /kwel/ US /kwel/

To stop something, especially by using force.

"The police officers were called to quell the riot"

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PEQUEÑO/A, CHIQUITÍN/A

Noun [countable]

UK /taɪk/ US /taɪk/

A young child.

"That little tyke is always up to something"

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ATIGRADO

Adjective, noun [countable]

UK /ˈtæb.i/ US /ˈtæb.i/

(of a cat) Having dark-coloured marks on grey or brown fur.

"I have two cats, a black one and a tabby one"

"There was a tabby cat standing on the corner of Privet Drive"

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SUNTUOSO

Adjective

UK /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/ US /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

Impressive in a way that seems expensive.

"They all showed up in their most sumptuous clothing"

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ACURRUCARSE

Verb [regular]

UK /ˈhʌd.əl/ US /ˈhʌd.əl/

To come close together in a group, for example because it is cold.

"They all huddled together to listen intently at his whispered words."

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proliferación

Noun [uncountable]

UK /prəˌlɪf.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/ US /prəˌlɪf.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

The fact of something increasing a lot and suddenly in number or amount.

"The past two years have seen the proliferation of TV channels."

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EXCITADO

Adjective

UK /ɪɡˈzɪl.ə.reɪ.tɪd/ US /ɪɡˈzɪl.ə.reɪ.t̬ɪd/

Very excited and happy.

"She was exhilarated to be invited to the party"

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Adjective

UK /ˌʌn.əˈbæʃt/ US /ˌʌn.əˈbæʃt/

Without any worry about possible criticism or embarrassment

"She sang unabashed at the talent show".

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Adjective [ before noun ]

UK /ˈver.ɪ.tə.bəl/ US /ˈver.ə.t̬ə.bəl/

Used to describe something as another, more exciting, interesting, or unusual thing, as a way of emphasizing its character.

"At neighbourhood level, the gang had similarly instituted a veritable regime of terror."

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Verb [REGULAR]

UK /ˈjuː.lə.dʒaɪz/ US /ˈjuː.lə.dʒaɪz/

To praise someone or something in a speech or piece of writing.

"The critics eulogized her for her intriguing novel."

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Noun [ countable, usually singular ]

UK /ˈɜː.vrə/ US /ˈɜː.vrə/

The complete works of a writer, painter, or other artist.

"Van Gogh's oeuvre is remarkable."

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Adjective

UK /stɜːn/ US /stɝːn/

Severe, or showing disapproval.

"She gave him a stern look."

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Noun [ countable ]

UK /ˈkɒm.bə.tənt/ US /ˈkɑːm.bə.tənt/

A person who fights in a war.

"The victory was still undecided, though the combatants seemed to believe otherwise."

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noun [ Countable ]

UK /wedʒ/ US /wedʒ/

A piece of metal, wood, rubber, etc. with a pointed edge at one end and a wide edge at the other, either pushed between two objects to keep them still or forced into something to break pieces off it.

"Put a wedge in the door so it doesn't move."

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verb [regular]

UK /ədˈmɒn.ɪʃ/ US /ədˈmɑː.nɪʃ/

To tell someone that they have done something wrong.

"Her teacher admonished her to work harder for her exams."

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Noun [ uncountable ]

UK /ˈɪɡ.nə.mɪ.ni/ US /ˈɪɡ.nə.mɪ.ni/

Public embarrassment.

"Nothing in my life prepared me for the ignominy of crying in front of them."

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Adverb [literary]

UK /ˈruː.fəl.i/ US /ˈruː.fəl.i/

In a way that shows that you are feeling sorry and wishing that something had not happened.

"I knew I should have brought the bells instead", he said ruefully.

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Noun [countable]

UK /ˈsuːθˌseɪ.ər/ US /ˈsuːθˌseɪ.ɚ/

A person who is believed to have the ability to know and tell what will happen in the future.

"She went to see a soothsayer to ask about her future"

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Verb [regular]

UK /veks/ US /veks/

To cause difficulty to someone, or to cause someone to feel angry, annoyed, or upset.

"He was very vexed with her so he stopped talking to her"

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Adjective

UK /ˈfɪk.əl/ US /ˈfɪk.əl/

Likely to change your opinion or your feelings suddenly and without a good reason.

"She criticized the fickle behavior of some fans who cheer the group one day and hate on them the next"

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Adjective

UK /ˌdeb.əˈneər/ US /ˌdeb.əˈner/

(Especially of men) attractive, confident, and carefully dressed.

"He was a debonair young man"

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Verb [regular]

UK /swuːp/ US /swuːp/

To move very quickly and easily through the air, especially down from a high position in order to attack.

"The owls were swooping down, hunting."

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Adjective

UK /ˈdʒɔːn.dɪst/ US /ˈdʒɑːn.dɪst/

Judging everything as bad because bad things have happened to you in the past.

"She has a jaundiced view of life ever since her husband died in that accident."

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Noun [countable]

UK /ˈbɪɡ.ət/ US /ˈbɪɡ.ət/

A person who has strong, unreasonable beliefs and who does not like other people who have different beliefs or a different way of life.

"Most Trump supporters are the greatest bigots I've ever seen".

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Adjective

UK /ˈluː.pi/ US /ˈluː.pi/

Strange, unusual, or silly.

"The movie has a certain loopy charm."

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Noun [countable]

UK /hʌmp/ US /hʌmp/

A large, round raised area or part.

"That road is full of humps."

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Noun [countable]

UK /ˈmɒn.ə.lɪθ/ US /ˈmɑː.nə.lɪθ/

A large block of stone standing by itself that was put up by people in ancient times.

"One of Scotland's infamous monoliths are the Standing Stones of Stenness".

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Noun [countable]

UK /trɪst/ US /trɪst/

A meeting between two people who are having a romantic relationship, especially a secret one.

"After the public found out about their trysts, they had no choice but to come clean"

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Verb [regular]

UK /ɪnˈθrɔːl/ US /ɪnˈθrɑːl/

To keep someone completely interested.

"From the moment he first saw her, he was completely enthralled by her".

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Noun [countable]

UK /ˈrɑːf.tər/ US /ˈræf.tɚ/

Any of the large, sloping pieces of wood that support a roof.

"She hanged Christmas lights from the rafters as decoration."

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Noun [plural, countable]

UK/ˈwɪnd ˌtʃaɪmz/ US/ˈwɪnd ˌtʃaɪmz/

An arrangement of shells or small decorative shapes of metal or wood that hang from pieces of wire or string and make a gentle noise when moved by the wind.

"He had many wind chimes in his front-yard."

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Adjective

UK /ˈaɪ.dəl/ US /ˈaɪ.dəl/

1. Not working or being used.

2. Without any particular purpose.

"If you have an idle moment today, call me".

"She gave him an idle glance".

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Adjective

UK /ˈbruː.dɪŋ/ US /ˈbruː.dɪŋ/

Making you feel uncomfortable or worried, as if something bad is going to happen.

"His dark, brooding eyes seemed to hold a thousand secrets."

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Adjective

UK /ɪˈdɪl.ɪk/ US /aɪˈdɪl.ɪk/

An idyllic place or experience is extremely pleasant, beautiful, or peaceful.

"We had an idyllic summer together."

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Adjective

UK /ˈæf.lu.ənt/ US /ˈæf.lu.ənt/

Having a lot of money or owning a lot of things.

"His father was an affluent man, the reason why he was so spoiled."

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Verb [regular]

UK /ˈrɪk.ə.ʃeɪ/ US /ˈrɪk.ə.ʃeɪ/

If a ball or bullet ricochets, it hits a surface and moves away from it at an angle.

"The bullet ricocheted, hitting the glass and startling everyone."

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Noun [countable]

UK /ˈθren.ə.di/ US /ˈθren.ə.di/

A sad song or poem, especially remembering someone who has died.

"She wrote a threnody for her deceased child."

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Adjective

UK /ˈstel.θi/ US /ˈstel.θi/

Quiet and careful in order not to be seen or heard.

"I'm stealthy like a ninja".

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Adverb

UK /ˈæb.dʒekt.li/ US /ˈæb.dʒekt.li/

In an extreme or bad way.

"I failed abjectly to help you".

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Adverb

UK /ɪkˈsiː.dɪŋ.li/ US /ɪkˈsiː.dɪŋ.li/

To a very great degree.

"She was exceedingly rich."

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Adjective

UK /ˈstjuː.pɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/ US /ˈstuː.pə.faɪ.ɪŋ/

Making someone unable to think clearly, usually because they are extremely tired or bored, or have taken drugs.

"He was driving under the effect of stupefying drugs, so he was arrested."

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Noun [countable]

UK /swaɪn/ US /swaɪn/

A person who you consider to be extremely unpleasant and unkind.

"Your father was a swine!"

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Adjective

UK /ʌpˈhəʊl.stəd/ US /ʌpˈhoʊl.stɚd/

(Of a chair or other seat) covered with cloth and filled with a soft substance.

"They sat on the nicely upholstered sofa".

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Noun [countable]

UK /ˈkʌl.də.sæk/ US /ˈkʌl.də.sæk/

A short road that is blocked off at one end.

"Her family lives in a nice house at the end of the cul-de-sac".

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Verb [regular]

UK /ˈɡrʌm.bəl/ US /ˈɡrʌm.bəl/

To complain about someone or something in an annoyed way.

"I don't like her, she's always grumbling about something."

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Adjective

UK /tɜːs/ US /tɝːs/

Using few words, sometimes in a way that seems rude or unfriendly.

"Get out", he replied tersely.

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Noun [uncountable]

UK /əˈblɪv.i.ən/ US /əˈblɪv.i.ən/

The state of being completely forgotten.

"That fashion trend will soon sink into oblivion".

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Adjective

UK /ˈæs.ɪ.naɪn/ US /ˈæs.ə.naɪn/

Extremely stupid.

"Your asinine comment is unbelievable".

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Noun [countable]

UK /ˈklʌs.tər/ US /ˈklʌs.tɚ/

A group of similar things that are close together, sometimes surrounding something.

"A cluster of fans gathered around him to ask for autographs".

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Noun [uncountable]

UK /ˌpæn.dəˈməʊ.ni.əm/ US /ˌpæn.dəˈmoʊ.ni.əm/

A situation in which there is a lot of noise and confusion because people are excited, angry, or frightened.

"The party soon turned into a pandemonium because of the earthquake".

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Adjective

UK /ˈsəʊl.fəl/ US /ˈsoʊl.fəl/

Expressing deep feelings, often sadness.

"He looked at her with his brown, soulful eyes."

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Noun [countable]

UK /pɜːk/ US /pɝːk/

An advantage or something extra, such as money or goods, that you are given because of your job.

"Some perks of the job are the gym membership and a car."

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Verb [regular]

UK /dɪˈtɜːr/ US /dɪˈtɝː/

To prevent someone from doing something or to make someone less enthusiastic about doing something by making it difficult for that person to do it or by threatening bad results if they do it.

"He wasn't deterred by the criticism and continued his studies."

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Noun [uncountable]

UK /ˈklæb.ər/ US /ˈklæb.ɚ/

A type of food made from sour milk that has become thick.

"They make a blue cheese using the clabber method."

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Adjective [after verb]

UK /ʌnˈskeɪðd/ US /ʌnˈskeɪðd/

Without injuries or damage being caused.

"She was the only one who escaped unscathed from the accident"

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Adjective

UK /ˈstʌd.ɪd/ US /ˈstʌd.ɪd/

Made with metal studs fixed into the surface in a pattern.

"Her sister gifted her a studded leather jacket".

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Verb [regular]

UK/bɪˈdæz.əl/ US /bɪˈdæz.əl/

To impress someone very much, because of being very intelligent, beautiful, etc.

"They were bedazzled by her beauty".

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Noun [countable]

UK /fəʊ/ US /foʊ/

An enemy.

"Her ability was recognized by her foe, even if he hated her."

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Noun [figuratively, uncountable]

UK /ˈnʌt.ʃel/ US /ˈnʌt.ʃel/

Using as few words as possible.

"Well, to put it in a nutshell, we won."

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Adjective

UK /ˌʌn.rɪˈmɑː.kə.bəl/ US /ˌʌn.rɪˈmɑːr.kə.bəl/

Ordinary and not interesting.

"His performance was unremarkable."

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Adjective

UK /ˈnɒn.dɪ.skrɪpt/ US /ˈnɑːn.dɪ.skrɪpt/

Very ordinary, or having no interesting or exciting features or qualities.

"My office is in a nondescript building, close to the park."

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Verb [regular]

UK /skaʊər/ US /ˈskaʊ.ɚ/

To search a place or thing very carefully in order to try to find something.

"His eyes scoured the place, looking for a clue to solve his problem."

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Adjective

UK /ˈɡlɪt.si/ US /ˈɡlɪt.si/

Having a fashionable appearance intended to attract attention.

"She wore a glitzy gown to the movie premiere"

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Noun [countable]

UK /fəʊl/ US /foʊl/

A young horse.

"She found a foal alone in the countryside."

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Adjective

UK /ˈfræz.əld/ US /ˈfræz.əld/

Extremely tired in a nervous or slightly worried way after a lot of mental or physical effort.

"At the end of the semester I was completely frazzled".

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Verb [regular]

UK /ˈræv.ɪdʒ/ US /ˈræv.ɪdʒ/

To cause great damage to something.

"The war has left the area ravaged."

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Adjective

UK /ɪnˈskruː.tə.bəl/ US /ɪnˈskruː.t̬ə.bəl/

Not showing emotions or thoughts and therefore very difficult to understand or get to know.

"He always looks at me with an inscrutable expression, he's very hard to read".

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Adjective [mainly US slang]

Used to describe something extreme, especially something that is very dangerous and exciting.

"Those were some gnarly waves, perfect for surfing!"

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Adjective

UK /dɪˈsep.tɪv/ US /dɪˈsep.t̬ɪv/

Making you believe something that is not true.

"This is a very deceptive situation, it's not what it looks like!"