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thinking in a quiet way, often with a serious expression on your face: börja lära sig
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She became withdrawn and pensive, hardly speaking to anyone.
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You use ... when you want to describe something that is more important, serious, or significant than other things in a group or situation. börja lära sig
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The major factor in the decision to stay or to leave was usually professional.
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If you say that something is ... you mean that it is very good. börja lära sig
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Our house has got a splendid view across to the Cotswolds.
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If you describe a building or work of art as ..., you mean that it is beautiful, impressive, and extremely well made. börja lära sig
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... a splendid Victorian mansion.
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Something that is ... has a mark, fault, or mistake in it. börja lära sig
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These tests were so seriously flawed as to render the results meaningless.
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...... events or situations happen at the same time. börja lära sig
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He will actually be serving three concurrent five-year sentences.
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If you describe something such as a loss as ......, you mean that it is extremely serious or worrying in its effects. börja lära sig
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Mr Morris said the victims had suffered from a very grievous mistake
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A ... injury to your body is one that causes you great pain and suffering. börja lära sig
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He survived in spite of suffering grievous injuries.
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... agreements, plans, or arrangements are not definite or certain, but have been made as a first step. börja lära sig
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Political leaders have reached a tentative agreement.
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If someone is ..., they are cautious and not very confident because they are uncertain or afraid. börja lära sig
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She did not return his tentative smile
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Someone who is ... is bad-tempered and unpleasant to people. börja lära sig
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An amount or effect that is ... is so small that it is not worth considering or worrying about. börja lära sig
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Senior managers are convinced that the strike will have a negligible impact.
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irritating, exasperating, or bitterly humiliating börja lära sig
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If you describe a person or their behaviour as ..., you mean that they behave in a confused, disorganized way, making mistakes and usually not achieving anything. börja lära sig
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(of a person) exact, accurate, and careful about details. börja lära sig
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An ... piece of writing, for example a book or article, is complete and not shortened in any way. börja lära sig
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A ... moment is one that makes you anxious or frightened because it seems that something bad is likely to happen. börja lära sig
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An ... person is physically strong and healthy, rather than being weak or having a disability börja lära sig
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used for emphasis, typically to express frustration, anger, or impatience. vulgar 🇬🇧 börja lära sig
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"that ringtone drives me round the sodding bend every time I hear it"
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most important; primary or fundamental; something that's essential or basic, börja lära sig
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Jealousy is a primal emotion.
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coming from or having to do with your emotions, not from thought: börja lära sig
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My gut reaction is we’d better not get involved.
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... gossip or stories contain details about people's lives, especially details which are normally kept private. börja lära sig
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adjective of a serious, thoughtful, and hard-working character börja lära sig
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If you describe a person or their manner as ..., you mean that they appear to be friendly but in a way that you find unpleasant: börja lära sig
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He was the very worst kind of slimy salesman.
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If you are ... to a disease or injury, you are very likely to be affected by it. börja lära sig
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Walking with weights makes the shoulders very susceptible to injury.
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If you are ... to something or someone, you are very likely to be influenced by them. börja lära sig
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James was extremely susceptible to flattery.
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A ... person is very easily influenced emotionally. börja lära sig
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They persuade susceptible teenagers to part with their money.
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If you describe someone or something as ... you disapprove of them because they seem rather dishonest and unreliable. börja lära sig
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... cash made in dodgy underworld deals.
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A ... person or a ... blow is violent and cruel. börja lära sig
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The blow was so sudden and vicious that he dropped to his knees.
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A ... remark is cruel and intended to upset someone. börja lära sig
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It is a deliberate, nasty and vicious attack on a young man's character
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... is used to describe people, things, or places that are not appreciated or praised, although you think they deserve to be. börja lära sig
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They are among the unsung heroes of our time
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Someone who is ... is sad and quiet because they are disappointed or unhappy about something. börja lära sig
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She was very glum and was obviously missing her children.
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Something that is ... is bad in a sad or depressing way. börja lära sig
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My prospects of returning to a suitable job are dismal.
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Something that is ... is sad and depressing, especially in appearance. börja lära sig
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... a dark dismal day with rain falling steadily.
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If you describe someone, usually a young woman, as... you mean they are quiet and rather shy, usually in a way that you like and find appealing, and behave very correctly. börja lära sig
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She's very demure and sweet.
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If you say that someone or something was ..., you mean that they were able to know or predict what was going to happen in the future. börja lära sig
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...'Bob Roberts', an eerily prescient comedy about a populist multimillionaire political candidate.
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... behaviour is stupid and does not show consideration for other people. börja lära sig
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The government has behaved with crass insensitivity.
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If you describe someone as ..., you are critical of them because their behaviour is impolite and aggressive. börja lära sig
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I was appalled by the loutish behaviour.
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Someone who is ... in a country or a town lives there. börja lära sig
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He moved to Belgium to live with his son, who had been resident in Brussels since 1997.
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... is used to describe something which lasts only for a very short time. börja lära sig
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The girls caught only a fleeting glimpse of the driver.
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These batteries are meant to last for a year.
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If something is ..., it looks tidy, neat, and in good condition. börja lära sig
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The house only needs an occasional coat of paint to keep it shipshape
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If you feel ..., you feel sleepy and cannot think clearly. börja lära sig
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He felt pleasantly drowsy and had to fight off the urge to sleep.
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extremely confused or puzzled börja lära sig
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In Miss Kate's eyes there was a troubled, baffled look
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... groups or events are less important or popular than other related groups or events. börja lära sig
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The monarchists are a small fringe group who quarrel fiercely among themselves
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A ... person is attractively thin and graceful. börja lära sig
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She was slender, with delicate wrists and ankles
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... clothes do not reveal your body and they give the impression that you are shy and behave correctly. börja lära sig
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... a demure high-necked white blouse
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You can use... to describe a situation which exists but only to a very small degree. börja lära sig
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He has won a vote of confidence but only by a slender majority
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Someone who is ... shows or says that they are sorry for something wrong they have done börja lära sig
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If you describe something as ..., you are criticizing it for being disorganized or wasteful börja lära sig
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You hear talk about American business being flabby.
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If you describe a person or thing as..., especially someone or something remarkable, you mean that they are well known because they are often talked about or a lot of stories are told about them börja lära sig
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You cannot go home without visiting the fabled art collections of the Prado.
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The ... force or idea behind something that happens or is done is the main thing that has a strong effect on it and makes it happen or be done in a particular way. börja lära sig
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Consumer spending was the driving force behind the economic growth in the summer.
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If you describe someone as ..., you disapprove of them because they are prepared to do almost anything in return for money, even things which are dishonest or immoral. börja lära sig
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You use ... to describe things or actions which are small or unimportant, but are meant to show particular intentions or feelings which may not be sincere. börja lära sig
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The announcement was widely seen as a token gesture
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Someone who is ... is tense, nervous, or annoyed about something and so is difficult to be with. börja lära sig
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I tend to get very uptight during a match
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A ... person has a dark face. börja lära sig
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He had a broad swarthy face
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A ... climate or environment is one that encourages the existence or development of particular people or things. börja lära sig
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Even in summer this place did not look exactly hospitable.
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... people are very serious and sincere in what they say or do, because they think that their actions and beliefs are important. börja lära sig
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... products, especially electronic products, are the most expensive of their kind börja lära sig
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... high-end personal computers and computer workstations
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... events happen immediately after other events. börja lära sig
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The ensuing argument had been bitter.
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A ... argument or person is full of bitterness and anger. börja lära sig
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The deal ended after a series of rancorous disputes
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If the cost of something is ..., it is so high that many people cannot afford it. börja lära sig
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The cost of private treatment can be prohibitive
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If something is ..., you can see it or recognize that it exists. börja lära sig
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There has been no discernible overall trend since 1975.
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in a state of confusion or agitation börja lära sig
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She was so flustered that she forgot her reply.
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If someone is ..., they are so upset and worried that they cannot think clearly. börja lära sig
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His distraught parents were being comforted by relatives.
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If you describe someone's words or actions as ..., you mean that they are intended to harm people or their reputation, or cause them embarrassment and upset. börja lära sig
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That might merely have been malicious gossip.
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Something that is ... is not active, growing, or being used at the present time but is capable of becoming active later on. börja lära sig
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... when the long dormant volcano erupted 2. The United Nations is resuming a diplomatic effort that has lain dormant for almost two decades.
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You use ... to describe an atmosphere or climate that is very damp, and usually very hot. börja lära sig
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The day is overcast and humid.
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Some people use ... to emphasize what they are saying, especially when they are annoyed. 🇬🇧 informal adverb/adjective börja lära sig
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This is such a flipping horrible picture.
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If you say that something is..., you mean that it cannot be achieved or is not available. börja lära sig
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... an unattainable dream.
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If you say that someone is..., you mean that they have such a positive or hopeful view of a situation that they do not see what it is really like. börja lära sig
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I'm not starry-eyed about Europe.
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... is used in advertising to suggest that something is being sold cheaply. börja lära sig
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Cheap flights are available from budget travel agents from £240.
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... measures are intended to force people to do something that they do not want to do. börja lära sig
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... increasingly coercive measures on the part of the state
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abounding in people, fish, insects, etc., dense or bustling börja lära sig
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1. the streets of Cairo, a teeming city of 13 million people 2. They pushed their way through the teeming crowd.
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in a state of severe disrepair. (especially of a house or vehicle) börja lära sig
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They entered the shop, which was a curious ramshackle building.
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A ... experience is good for you, even though it may seem difficult or unpleasant at first. börja lära sig
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It was a salutary experience to be in the minority.
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If you are ... by something, you are shocked or disgusted because it is so bad or unpleasant. börja lära sig
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She said that the Americans are appalled at the statements made at the conference.
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Something that is ... is in great demand, usually because it is rare or of very good quality. börja lära sig
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A gold medal is the most sought-after prize in world sport.
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If you describe a person, place, or thing as ..., you mean that you find them unpleasant or morally unacceptable. börja lära sig
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Police officers meet more unsavory characters in a week than most of us do in a lifetime.
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If something such as an agreement or a sporting event is ..., it is cancelled. börja lära sig
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The vacant W.B.C. junior-lightweight title has been called off.
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If you describe something as ..., you mean that it is unpleasant or of poor quality and you dislike it strongly. 🇬🇧 informal börja lära sig
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I've been feeling grotty for the last few days.
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You use ... to describe opinions or ideas that are simple and not based on special knowledge. börja lära sig
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The book is simple homespun philosophy.
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needing careful and tactful handling börja lära sig
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involving snags or difficulties börja lära sig
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Something that is ... is secret and not to be discussed with other people. börja lära sig
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Apparently there's a very hush-hush project under way up north.
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Someone who is ... shows confidence in what they say and do because they are sure of their own abilities. börja lära sig
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He's a self-assured, confident negotiator.
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If you describe a person's speech or something that they write as ..., you disapprove of the fact that they use too many words, especially words which are very long, formal, or literary. börja lära sig
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The chapter is mostly wordy rhetoric.
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If you describe someone as..., you mean they work very hard. börja lära sig
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She was an industrious and willing worker.
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Something that is ... is so bad or unpleasant that it shocks you. börja lära sig
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The conditions in the prison were appalling.
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A ... place, situation, organization, or time has many problems or conflicts. börja lära sig
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There is much we can do to help this troubled country.
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Someone or something that is ... is likely to persuade a person to believe or do a particular thing. börja lära sig
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Something that is ... is very ordinary and not at all interesting or unusual. börja lära sig
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... the mundane realities of life.
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If you say that something is ..., you mean there is no point in doing it, usually because it has no chance of succeeding. börja lära sig
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... things are temporary and usually of poor quality, but they are used because there is nothing better available. börja lära sig
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... a makeshift coffee table
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If you describe a person or a piece of writing as ..., you are critical of them because they use more words than are necessary, and so make you feel bored or annoyed. börja lära sig
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Someone who is ... is not very strong or healthy. börja lära sig
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She lay in bed looking particularly frail.
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... vehicles, furniture, or other objects look smooth, shiny, and expensive. börja lära sig
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If you describe someone as ..., you mean that they look rich and stylish. börja lära sig
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... hair or fur is smooth and shiny and looks healthy. börja lära sig
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If something is ..., most people have enough money to buy it. börja lära sig
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... the availability of affordable housing.
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A problem that is ... is so great that it cannot be dealt with successfully. börja lära sig
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You use... when you want to describe something that is less important, serious, or significant than other things in a group or situation. börja lära sig
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Western officials say the problem is minor, and should be quickly overcome.
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Someone or something that is... is pale in an unattractive or unnatural way. börja lära sig
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You can describe something such as a performance or book as... if it is weak or not at all exciting. börja lära sig
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... a pallid unsuccessful romance.
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If you describe someone as..., you mean that they are very reliable and respectable. börja lära sig
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You want a partner who is solid and stable.
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If you are..., you are bored, impatient, or dissatisfied, and you want to do something else. börja lära sig
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From the audience came increasing sounds of restlessness
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If you describe something as..., you mean that it is very harmful. börja lära sig
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Parents are blaming not only peer pressure but also the pernicious influence of the internet.
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A... action is done secretly. börja lära sig
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They had several surreptitious conversations.
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If you describe someone or their behaviour as......, you disapprove of them because they are doing something that they have no right or authority to do. börja lära sig
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Something that is ... is very clever and involves new ideas, methods, or equipment. börja lära sig
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... a truly ingenious invention
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breaking or falling apart into small fragments, especially as part of a process of deterioration. börja lära sig
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"their crumbling ancestral home"
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(of something abstract) disintegrating gradually over a period of time. börja lära sig
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Something that is ... is very impressive or beautiful. börja lära sig
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He gave Alberg a dazzling smile.
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A ... light is very bright and makes you unable to see properly for a short time börja lära sig
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He shielded his eyes against the dazzling declining sun.
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If you describe someone or something as ..., you mean that they are of a very high standard or quality. börja lära sig
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The ... thing in a series of things is the last but one. börja lära sig
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... on the penultimate day of the Asian Games
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If you describe someone or something as ..., you mean that they are rather naughty, but in a way that you find attractive or enjoyable. börja lära sig
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She had a wicked sense of humour.
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A person who is ... shows anxious concern for someone or something. börja lära sig
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He was so solicitous of his guests.
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A ... time, place, or relationship is one in which there is a lot of change, confusion, and disorder. börja lära sig
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They had been together for five or six turbulent years of rows and reconciliations.
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seeming to surround the audience, player, etc. so that they feel completely involved in something: börja lära sig
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The new game is more immersive
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If you describe someone or their behaviour as ..., you disapprove of them because you think that they are too confident and aggressive. börja lära sig
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On stage she seems hard, brash and uncompromising
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used to refer to something that happened in the past and is finished börja lära sig
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The old man talked about the departed triumphs of his youth.
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in a manner motivated by duty rather than desire or enthusiasm. börja lära sig
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covered with a thin layer of gold or a substance that looks like gold: börja lära sig
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The gilded dome of the cathedral rises above the city.
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having a pleasing or showy appearance that conceals something of little worth börja lära sig
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If you are..., you are not concentrating on something because you are worried or are thinking about something else börja lära sig
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She had seemed curiously distracted
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... is used to indicate that something such as pain or heat is very intense. börja lära sig
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... the searing heat of the Saudi Arabian desert
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A... speech or piece of writing is very critical. börja lära sig
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