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the wheel which the driver holds when he or she is driving

It's what's gonna blink when you are driving and use turn signals

a red light at the rear of a motor vehicle, train, or bicycle

a mechanism for connecting and disconnecting an engine and the transmission system in a vehicle, or the working parts of any machine

synonym of top notch

Therefore, this should be __ the drug industry

For the insurance industry, these floods were a __

If something that happens is a ___, it should make you realize that you need to take action to change a situation

Prices have gone ___

to rise to a very high level

family relationships and loyalties are the strongest and most important ones

fall in love

do as another person did before, especially in making a journey or following a particular career

It suggests that something that was once well-regarded, prosperous, or orderly has now become chaotic, dysfunctional, or of poor quality

The expression "___" is used to describe a situation or a place that has deteriorated or declined significantly in quality, standards, or overall condition

expression that often suggests a sense of leaving one's usual or confined environment and actively participating in the world around them

is a colloquial expression that means to go out and engage in various activities or socialise with others

we were making money (a lot)

quickly and in large amounts

to try to learn or uncover information by studying (something)

When someone is __ something, they mean it or are trying to express it

How can you __ on so little money? We can __ with four computers at the moment

to be able to live or deal with a situation with difficulty, usually by having just enough of something you need, such as money

Can you ___ work early tonight?

If you trace the origin or development of something, you find out or describe how it started or developed

Have an apple - it'll __ your hunger. His apology took the edge off her anger

to make something unpleasant have less of an effect on someone

to discourage someone from doing something, or from liking someone or something

to try to reach the same position, score, etc., as a competitor

I was __ in work can mean that you are swamped with work and are not noticing the things around you

to become unexpectedly involved in an unpleasant or annoying situation

to become involved in a situation, often without wanting to

The present wasn't quite my style, but the fact that they __ to bring me a gift is truly kind and shows how much they care

They really went ___ to make us feel welcome

to try very hard to do something, especially for someone else

to be very busy, or to have more of something than you can manage

politely decline an offer, with the implication that one may take it up at a later date

We can't make an accurate assessment without __, so let's gather all the information we need before we proceed

It's important to __ when evaluating a candidate for a job

I'm not sure you're ___ here. Have you considered all the different angles?

Before we make any decisions, we need to ___ and understand all the facts and implications

It is often used in situations where there may be incomplete or partial information, or when there are multiple viewpoints or factors to consider

typically used to encourage someone to consider all the relevant information and perspectives before making a decision or drawing a conclusion

A way of expressing the idea that something is possible or likely to occur in the future

often used in a casual or slightly critical way to describe someone who is talking too much or not making sense

to have given a lot of time and effort to something and care about it very much

Migration into the cities is ___ on already stretched resources

The recent decline in the dollar has __ a bigger __ on the economic system

Their constant arguments were ___ on their marriage

As you get older, excess weight puts ___ on the heart

The hurricane __ such ___ on the bridge that it collapsed

a force or influence that stretches, pulls, or puts pressure on something, sometimes causing damage

to begin an activity successfully (british)

synonym of getting off to a bad start

If you say that you ___, you mean that you cannot understand it

And although she was probably just an ordinary-looking kid, __ she was the most beautiful child on the face of the planet

in someone's opinion

The author's bold writing style __ the __ of what was acceptable in literature at the time

The team's creative approach to problem-solving __ the __ of what was thought possible

To achieve greatness, you must be willing to __ the __ of your comfort zone

The artist's latest work really __ the __ of what is considered traditional painting

Our company is always striving to __ and innovate in our industry

describe the act of challenging conventional or established limits, norms, or expectations

to take as much as you want of something

The artist reluctantly __ the collaboration due to creative differences with the other party

The investor decided to __ the project after changes to the regulatory environment made it less attractive

The government announced their intention to __ the international treaty due to concerns about its effectiveness

The athlete's agent threatened to ___ the agreement if the terms were not renegotiated

The company decided to __ the deal after discovering some unexpected financial risks

They've ___ all their athletes __ of the competition

He __ of the deal at the last moment

to stop being involved in an activity or agreement

His work isn't usually this bad - he must have had an __

have a bad day

It looks __ you’ve not met before

Years later, Max ___ his travels with fondness

Don't ___ - he was only joking about your hair

If you __ criticism or advice __, you think about it seriously, often because it upsets you

That last game suggests that we have been __ of ourselves in praising the team's progress

to do something too early, or before you are ready or prepared

What’s your ___ on the oil crisis?

someone’s attitude or opinion about a situation

To resume or start (something) again from the last point where one had previously stopped

__ that you are considering stopping mainstream acting

when suggesting you might have heard something or read about something that is taking place now or in the future

when a person loses touch with reality

If a young man ___, he has a period of his life when he does a lot of exciting things and has a lot of sexual relationships

In one's thoughts, but with little or no conscious or active consideration or reflection

to establish a particular mood or character for something

o make the first step toward a goal by gaining entry into an organization, a career, etc

Despite his great commercial success he still __ for critical approval

to wish very strongly, especially for something that you cannot have or something that is very difficult to have

He has been warned that his behaviour might __ his chances of promotion

to destroy or badly damage something. Or to spoil something completely

Weeks of political __

engagement in a long, complicated dispute or argument

One bad harvest could __ all of a grower's profits for the previous two years

To destroy something completely. Whole villages were __ in the fighting

Poor investments __ most of his earnings

to destroy something completely or cause something to be completely lost

Someone has __ their dirty hands on my nice clean towel!

Don't __ your nose on your sleeve

I'll just get a sponge and __ the crumbs off the table

Do you have some paper towels that I can __ the floor with?

to slide something, especially a piece of cloth, over the surface of something else, in order to remove dirt, food, or liquid

The campaign has received __ support

Malnutrition in the region is ___ - affecting up to 78 percent of children under five years old

There are reports of __ flooding in northern France

existing or happening in many places and/or among many people

Here, sit down and rest your ___ legs

I think he's a little __ after his long journey

very tired, especially after working hard for a long time

The situation needs to be handled with the __ care

A matter of the ___ importance

used to emphasise how important or serious something is

Korea is ___ in its demands for a new treaty

completely unwilling to change a decision, opinion, demand, etc

She met his __ stare (never moving or looking away from something)

never moving or looking away from something

assets/resources/markets/talent are ___ if not yet being taken advantage of

If a supply of something valuable is ___, it is not yet used or taken advantage of

The recent forest fires and floods show what a wild, __ land we live in

not able to be controlled

For years they have enjoyed a standard of living __ by any other country in Europe

having no equal; better than any other of the same type

The security lapses have caused widespread __ amongst air passengers

a feeling of being worried about something

She believes the research ___ the amount of discrimination women suffer

to describe something in a way that makes it seem less important, serious, bad, etc

Most of the underground tunnels and cave networks are ___ or inadequately mapped

During survival training, he was criticised for venturing recklessly into ___ wilderness

An ___ area has not had a map made of it and has not been described

to give something a sudden light pull. You'll feel something ___ the line when you get a fish

I admit I felt a __ of guilt as we left

He was feeling ___ from a calf injury after 20 minutes of the game

A sudden short feeling of physical or mental pain

he country is in a state of political __

a state of confusion, uncertainty, or disorder

Feeling a __ at his sleeve, he turned to see Joe beside him

to pull something quickly and usually with a lot of force

We thought the photo had probably been __, because he looked so much younger in it

Workers would then ___ the paintwork by hand

She __ her lipstick and brushed her hair

to improve something by making small changes or additions

When I first came here, it gave me a kind of ___ feeling that something special had happened here

Feeling an emotion such as excitement or fear very strongly

If you get a strange ___ feeling in your nose, there is no need to worry

The massage had left me with a pleasant __ sensation

a feeling as if a lot of sharp points are being put lightly into your body

to (cause to) move into a sloping position

We had a little __ over whose turn it was to walk the dog

Have you two had a lovers' __? (argument)

a slight argument

to press someone's throat very tightly so that they cannot breathe

The thread of a book, discussion, speech, etc. is its story or the way that it develops, one part connecting with another

They're going to __ the old hospital and build a new one

to intentionally destroy a building or other structure because it is not being used or it is not wanted any more

​to remove a structure, especially by separating it into pieces. to ___ a tent

The Hungarian uprising in 1956 was ___ by the Soviet Union

to end something by force

She looked up at the ___ (= dark and unpleasant) sky and shuddered

His daughters stared back at him with an expression of ___ resentment

angry and unwilling to smile or be pleasant to people

He criticized the school for trying to ___ individual expression

The fire burned for eight hours before the fire crews could ___ it

to reduce the force of something, or to prevent something from existing or developing

The film's terrible acting really __ any and all dramatic tension for me

abruptly or effectively remove some positive or desirable element or aspect (from something else)

Music was a great __ to me

When his wife left him, he found __ in the bottle (= drank alcohol)

help and comfort when you are feeling sad or worried

Temperatures will __ over the weekend, say the weather forecasters

to rise quickly to a high level

to speak or say something, especially the first part of a word, with difficulty, for example pausing before it or repeating it several times

A __ table (robust)

__ walking boots

physically strong and solid or thick, and therefore unlikely to break or be hurt

She was ___ by the amount of support she received from well-wishers

News of the disaster __ people throughout the world

to shock or surprise someone very much

he base part of a tree trunk left standing after the tree has been felled or has fallen

Running along the beach, she __ on a log and fell on the sand

to step awkwardly while walking or running and fall or begin to fall

To prevent something from developing, or prevent someone from developing new ideas

cause to lose enthusiasm and initiative, especially as a result of a tedious or restrictive routine

Mr Roe has kindled expectations that he must now __ to live up to

to try very hard to do something or to make something happen, especially for a long time or against difficulties

__ within the community

angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict

Nervous, worried, or having problems: She had a __ expression on her face

Injured by too much use or effort (muscle)

Relations between the two countries have become ___ (= difficult) recently

If a relationship is __, problems are spoiling it

There's a big cupboard under the stairs for ___ toys

to store something

We were almost __ in the heat of the city

Those in the streets were __ by the fumes.

to be unable to breathe because you have no air

Their disagreement __ a misunderstanding

Her problems __ her difficult childhood

to start or develop as the result of something

a central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow, or which forms a support

to cause strong feelings or ideas in someone

The book was an __ success

He was found guilty of __ driving

doing something dangerous and not worrying about the risks and the possible results

To stay competitive, they'll have to __ product development as well as cut prices

The company announced plans to __ production to 10,000 units per month

If a business ___ its activity, it increases it

A hospital executive __ rumours that nursing staff will lose jobs

Put an end to; suppress

His conviction was __ on appeal

Reject as invalid, especially by legal procedure

His conviction was ___ in March 1986 after his counsel argued that the police evidence was all lies

to say officially that something, especially an earlier official decision, is no longer to be accepted

a person who’s easy to fool or influence

Arco has reacted to the loss in revenue by ___ (back) its expansion plans

To reduce something by removing things that are not necessary

She spent the afternoon ___ roses

to cut off branches from a tree, bush, or plant, especially so that it will grow better in the future

There's every ___ of success

There's not much ___ that this war will be over soon

There seems little ___ of an end to the dispute

Is there any ___ of the weather improving?

the possibility that something good might happen in the future

The team was behind, but they managed to __ a win

The central bank has ___ one of the biggest financial rescues of recent years

To do sth impressive but difficult

to succeed in doing something difficult or unexpected

An actor ___ a character

An actor who can ___ that level of psychopathy so naturally and create such a genuine hatred of the character is unmatched

to represent or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work

She sat back for a minute to ___ her next move in the game

to think carefully about something, especially for a noticeable length of time

Feathers from birds are __

Petals from flowers are __

Usually guitar strings are ___

to pull something, especially with a sudden movement, in order to remove it

We must direct our efforts towards relieving the __ of children living in poverty

Few of us can be unmoved by the ___ of the refugees

an unpleasant condition, especially a serious, sad, or difficult one

a mistake made because of a failure to notice something

My happiness was ___ by the bad news

Karen has always felt ___ by her famous elder sister

to cause someone or something to seem less important or less happy

She became a star __

suddenly and unexpectedly

She __ herself up into the tree

They ___ the boat out of the water

to pull something heavy slowly and with difficulty

to repair an engine, machine, etc. so that every part of it works as it should

The home team ___ them

to surpass or perform better than / be superior to (an opponent or rival)

Myths, ___, and lies have long enshrouded the disgraced leader

She criticised the company's deliberate __ of its finances

They accused the White House of obstruction and __

the act of making something less clear and less easy to understand, especially intentionally, or an instance of this

The stick has two ___, one at each end

a V-shaped cut in a hard surface

A rather __ woman once asked him about his personal life

too interested in what other people are doing and wanting to discover too much about them

someone who has just started doing something, especially playing a computer game or using a type of software, and so does not know much about it

when you totally own someone at a game or other event

The company's CEO seems to have been involved in some __ practices

(especially of activities) morally bad

The report concluded that business pressure on the government had ___ the impact of the legislation

To make something less strong or clear

The house has double-glazed windows to ___ the noise of aircraft

o make a sound quieter and less clear

The ___ situation made it hard for the team to know how to proceed

The ___ message left everyone confused about what to do next

The ___ plans resulted in a project that was over budget and behind schedule

Her ___ memory of the event made it hard to give an accurate account

His ___ reasoning made it hard to understand his argument

Her __ thinking led her to make a bad decision

I think you're __ me __ with my sister

to confuse one thing or person with another

extremely rich, loaded

The sculptor __ his latest creation with pride

Only then will the citizens begin to __ Europe as their common home

It would be wrong to __ life from one angle only

I ___ television as a bad influence

The troops ___ themselves in the town

To establish or settle in a place

The US ___ a formal protest against the arrest of the foreign reporters

To make an official complaint about something

A fish bone had ___ in her throat

to (cause to) become stuck in a place or position

the process of taking legal action

I latched the ___

I closed the window and drew the __

It took me ages to __ to what she was talking about

to begin to understand something

a metal bar with a catch and lever used for fastening a door or gate

I've never seen her worried or anxious in any way - she's so ___

relaxed in manner and character; not usually worried about other people's behaviour or things that need to be done

They are selling the ___ fuel for just over 50p a litre

The game is now selling for a ___ £6 in B&M stores

They quickly realised why the property was available at a ___ price

(of the price of something) reduced by a lot

Is that the real thing or a ___?

A cheap copy of a popular product

the manager ___ $5 __ because it was damage

He was caught selling ___ car radios in the pub

He has a stack of computer equipment he's ___ from various shops

To steal something

To take a particular amount away from a price

What time do you ___ work?

to stop working, usually at the end of the day

used to tell someone to stop doing something that annoys you

The ___ letters on the sign made it difficult to read

The files on his desk were in a ___, making it hard to find what he needed

The room was full of a ___ of books, clothes, and toys

The documents were in a __

Synonym of muddle

He rummaged through the ___ of papers on his desk

an untidy and confused mixture of things, feelings, or ideas

Photographers ___ and shoved to get a better view of the royal couple

As we came into the arena, we were ___ by fans pushing their way towards the stage

He was ___ by passengers rushing for the gates

Hannah doesn't like it when people ___ against her, so she avoids crowded places

to knock or push roughly against someone in order to move past them or get more space when you are in a crowd of people

continue in a steady, uneventful way

used to tell someone forcefully and rather rudely to go away

The book __ my curiosity about ancient civilizations

His speech ___ a sense of patriotism among the audience

Her imagination was ___ by the exciting stories her grandmother told her

A trip to the museum when she was a child ___ her interest in art

These poems have helped ___ the imagination of generations of children

The second world war ___ his enthusiasm for politics

one of a series of upright frames over which athletes in a race must jump

to stop (someone or something) from advancing to the next level, grade, or stage

to stop (someone or something) from moving forward

He ___ several thousand dollars in case of emergency

To keep something

The government ___ some crucial information from the media

He was unable to ____ his tears

To not allow (something) to be seen or known by someone

to stop (someone) from doing something

having so many things that you cannot manage the clutter where you live, and find it difficult or impossible to throw things away

High winds have ___ firefighters in their efforts to put out the blaze

to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something

Wanting very good quality products, and willing to pay a lot of money for them

I like investing in ___ products

He designs clothes that are available only at ___ [=upscale] boutiques and department stores

intended for people who want very good quality products and who do not mind how much they cost

minions whose value lies primarily in their unquestioning loyalty to their leader

a loyal employee, supporter, or aide to some powerful figure engaged in nefarious or criminal enterprises

She ___ around/about in her handbag, looking for her key

He ___ in his pockets for some change

to do something awkwardly, especially when using your hands

He's stronger than the ___ guy in the gym

Did you see how ___ Ronaldo looked when he took his shirt off?

(of a man) having a body that looks big, strong and well shaped, as if he has done a lot of exercise

The novel explored the destructive power of ___ and how it can lead to violence and tragedy

The rivalry between the two sports teams had reached a point of intense ___, with fans on both sides engaging in verbal and physical altercations

Despite her attempts to forgive her ex-partner, she still felt a strong sense of ___ towards him for the way he had treated her

The politician's speeches were filled with ___ and bigotry towards certain groups of people, causing widespread outrage

What is very clear in these letters is Clark's passionate ___ of his father

an extremely strong feeling of dislike

After years of ___, the community is recovering

(something that causes) difficult or unpleasant conditions of life, or an example of this

The traffic congestion is ___ the flow of vehicles

The lack of funding is ___ the research project

The heavy rain ___ our plans to go for a picnic

A steady rain ___ the progress of the work

High winds ___ efforts to put out the fire

Fierce storms have been ___ rescue efforts and there is now little chance of finding more survivors

to prevent someone from doing something easily

a drinking glass with a foot and a stem

Bergman's films are often full of ___ and despair

feelings of great unhappiness and loss of hope

Tim tried to __ over the ice gracefully

Kate watched the bird ___ on the updraft

move with a smooth, quiet continuous motion

They give away free gifts with children's meals as a sales/marketing ___

That looks too good to be true; it's probably just a ____

The marketing manager came up with a number of ___ to improve sales

something that is not serious or of real value that is used to attract people's attention or interest temporarily, especially to make them buy something

On work: fall behind, not being able to keep up

Please come and support your team, ___ them!

synonym of support

to ___ for air

Paul ___ for breath as he came up out of the water

o take a short, quick breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain, or shock

Good ass shit

He walked with a slow stiff __

a particular way of walking

A ___ wallpaper pattern

Overly decorative

Requiring or giving close attention to details

You often see him ___ his food whenever we give him vegetables

synonym of picky eater

She felt ___ and couldn't remember where she had left her keys

After several drinks, he became ___ and had trouble speaking coherently

This term typically refers to a state of mental confusion or muddled thinking, often resulting from being intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol

The heat had ___ my brain

to confuse someone and make them unable to think clearly

This new recipe is supposed to be ___

I don't believe there's any such thing as a ___ system for making money

(of a plan or machine) so simple and easy to understand that it is unable to go wrong or be used wrongly

Well, he wants the report ready by tomorrow but I can always __ him __ with some excuse

The bank delayed on his compensation claim for eight years while attempting to __ him __ with much smaller sums

To put off with a trick, excuse, or inferior substitute

to persuade someone to accept something that is of a low quality, or different to what they really wanted

"um", "ah," "like", and "you know" are ___

words, sounds, or phrases people use to “fill in” empty spaces in communication

A white bird poised on a wire and __ its wings.

Brightly coloured flags were ___ in the breeze

A couple of butterflies ___ around the garden

fly unsteadily or hover by flapping the wings quickly and lightly

The unexpected question caught him off guard, and he became ___

She became ___ when she realized she was late for an important meeting

a temporary loss of composure or the inability to think or act calmly

This term describes a state of agitation, nervousness, or being thrown off balance due to a sudden or unexpected event or situation

If you ___ someone, you make them feel nervous and confused by rushing them and preventing them from concentrating on what they are doing

The constant noise and bright lights ___ Jamie

The speaker was obviously ___ by the interruption

to make someone nervous or upset, esp. when the person is trying to do something

a broad flat limb without fingers, used for swimming by various sea animals such as seals, whales, and turtles

I was trying to fight off the urge to sneak into the kitchen for something to eat

Children ___ viruses quickly

Doctors are realising that to successfully ___ sinus infection, medication alone isn't enough

The 26-year-old woman bravely ___ her attackers with several kicks and punches

To free yourself from an illness or a desire to do something you should not do

To resist an attack

During the festival the streets are always filled with ___ activity

The next couple of weeks were spent in a whirl of ___ activity

Have you seen the ___ activity in the kitchen?

unnaturally excited or active

The Eiffel Tower is a remarkable __ of engineering.

The new printing presses were considerable ___ of engineering

An achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength

something difficult needing a lot of skill, strength, courage, etc. to achieve it

Mark was going to ask Emily out, but at the last moment his courage ___

Sarah started explaining to her boss why she deserved a pay rise, but she ___ when she saw the angry look on his face

Fred held the weight above his head until his arms began to ___

Nickie's voice ___ and he stopped speaking

he dinner party conversation ___ for a moment

to lose strength or purpose and stop, or almost stop

The runner ___ of breaking the world record by just a few seconds

The product ___ in terms of quality compared to its competitors

The event ___ of its scheduled duration due to unforeseen circumstances

We ___ of the necessary funds to complete the project on time

Her essay ___ of the professor's academic standards

The team ___ of their quarterly sales target

The movie ___ of our expectations. We were hoping for a more thrilling ending

August car sales ___ of the industry's expectations

to fail to reach an amount or standard that was expected or hoped for, causing disappointment

Overall, "___ on" conveys a sense of a failed or unsuccessful outcome, highlighting the discrepancy between the desired outcome and the actual result.

if someone presents an idea or proposal that is met with indifference or rejection, it can be said to have ____ on the intended audience or recipients

if a comedian tells a joke that doesn't elicit laughter from the audience, their joke would be said to "___ on" the audience

The phrase "___ on" is typically used to describe a situation where someone's efforts or intentions fail to achieve the desired result or have the intended impact

The man just ___ pure joy (ironical)

If you ___ love, confidence, pain, etc, you show that you have a lot of that feeling

Some managers ___ considerable pressure on their staff to work extra hours without being paid

Unusual in a way that is fashionable or exciting

Technically means: nervous; not calm

something or someone trying too hard to be cool, almost to a point where it's cringe worthy

The issue needs to be addressed in dead ___

serious and determined, especially too serious and unable to find your own actions funny

Rain had ___ the tent so we left it to dry in the afternoon sun

to make something slightly wet

He's good at shooting, passing, and ___

the skill of moving a ball along the ground with repeated small kicks or hits, or (in basketball) of moving a ball by repeatedly hitting it so it bounces off the floor

She had spent another ___ day in the office

The ___ round of working, eating, and trying to sleep

boring and making you feel unhappy. Depressingly dull and bleak or repetitive

utilising or deriving information, inspiration, or resources from a particular source or set of sources

I think it's important not to ___ the significance of the event

The press has ___ the president's role in the negotiations

The government has been trying to ___ the crisis

Politicians who depend on contributions from oil and gas companies tend to ___ the environmental effects of their products

make appear less important than it really is

I'd like to start the speech by ___ a few rumours that have been spreading recently

A phone call from her would ___ all my fears

The brightness of the day did nothing to __ Elaine's dejection

We need to ___ the myths and establish real facts

to remove fears, doubts, and false ideas, usually by proving them wrong or unnecessary

Hence human life is not only short but also ___

His ___ mood was not dispelled by finding the house empty

The ___ weather made the late afternoon seem like evening

dark and sad, without hope, or very bad. Causing a mood of gloom or depression

a statement that denies something, especially responsibility

Climate scientists have issued a __ warning about the threat of pollution

A ___ forecast. He gave a ___ warning that an earthquake was imminent

Threat, warning of a disaster

These people are in __ need of help

very serious or extreme

Stubbornly resistant to change or unwaveringly loyal even in spite of inevitable defeat, failure, etc

A ___ will hold fast to her ideas, views, or opinions even in the face of opposition.

Such prejudices ___

If a belief or way of behaving ___, it takes a long time to disappear, and is not given up easily

Their decision could be ___ to the future of the company

These chemicals have a ___ effect/impact on the environment

causing harm or damage

But with this unexpected setback, their hopes and enthusiasm have been majorly ___

Her criticism left me feeling a bit ___

feeling less confident and positive than before. Feeling of discouragement or disappointment

Despite her accomplishments, she couldn't shake off her ___ fear of public speaking.

A ___ faith in God

I have a ___ hatred for bullies and anyone who tries to exert power over others

strongly felt or believed and very difficult to change or get rid of. Ideas or principles. Deeply rooted, firmly fixed or held.

Whatever his motives, the ___ did save a hundred thousand lives

an intentional act, esp. a very bad or very good one

Solicitors should ensure that borrowers understand the mortgage on offer before signing the mortgage ___.

According to the ___, she owns the land from here to the river

a legal document that is an official record and proof of ownership of property. Kind of mortgage, house-related

Only a preventive vaccine can really ___ the progress of the epidemic.

The nation's new economic policy is supposed to __ inflation

I am fairly sure that this will also ___ criminal activity.

The inadequacy and lack of instruments to ___ corrupt practices appear all the more problematic today.

The government should act to ___ tax evasion

to control or limit something that is not wanted.Taking measures or actions to prevent, reduce, or regulate a particular behavior, activity, or problem

A muscle ___ is a sudden, unexpected tightening of one or more muscles

Plane cabins are about to get even more ___

I have a very ___ schedule

We have six desks in this room, so we're a little ___ (for space)

not having enough space or time

It was predicted that a comet would ___ with one of the planets.

The two vans ___ at the crossroads

(especially of moving objects) to hit something violently

The passion and conviction of the speaker's argument ___ the audience to reconsider their previously held beliefs

The evidence presented at trial was so ___ that the jury had no choice but to find the defendant guilty

Her love for her children ___ her to sacrifice her own happiness in order to provide for them.

The urgency of the situation ___ him to act quickly to prevent further harm.

The threat of legal action ___ the company to take action to address its environmental violations.

It’s not that he’s a grass, but he felt ____ to report the incident

having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary

At the top of the hill I switched off the engine and we just ___ down the other side

To move forward in a vehicle without using the engine, usually down a hill

While I struggled, my sister ___ through school with top grades

to progress or succeed without any effort or difficulty

Every shelf is ____ with ornaments

The kids always ___ the hall (up) with school bags and coats and stuff

to fill something in an untidy or badly organised way

blood coagulation

He was ___ away at his keyboard

Don't ___ the dishes - you'll wake the baby up.

to make continuous loud noises by hitting hard objects against each other, or to cause objects to do this

If a part of your body is in a ___, it has a plaster ___ around it to protect it while a broken bone repairs itself.

Barriers to women in sport are being __ away

You must ___ aside all thoughts of revenge

To get rid of someone or something

The tree ___ a shadow over/on his face

The moon ___ a white light into the room

to send light or shadow (= an area of darkness) in a particular direction

The song lyrics ___ memories of their childhood.

Her speech ___ a standing ovation from the audience

The painting ___ a range of emotions in its viewers

The painting ___ a sense of tranquillity and beauty

His actions ___ criticism from his colleagues

The speech ___ a passionate response from the audience.

To evoke, summon, or bring about something, often in a figurative or abstract sense. It implies causing something to come into existence, action, or manifestation.

Politicians don't do jack unless they get their ___!

A euphemism for a bribe (UK)

I could hear the sound of a babbling ___

a small stream

a strong outdoor shoe with ornamental perforated patterns in the leather

They ___ the waiter to find them a better table

He ___ immigration officials and entered the country illegally

Police officers accused of taking ____

to try to make someone do something for you by giving them money, presents, or something else that they want

Some of the campers had ____ fences and lit fires that caused a lot of damage.

to remove something from its place by force

To play music or sing in a public place so that the people who are there will give money

an area of wet muddy ground that is too soft to support a heavy body

Parents enjoy ____ about their children's achievements.

He didn't talk about his exam results in case people thought he was ____.

to speak too proudly or happily about what you have done or what you own

The army was brought in to try to prevent further ____.

killing and violence

If I eat it, my stomach ____ up.

This was a small blemish on what was otherwise very sound work.

Freckles, scars, and other minor skin ____.

a mark on something that spoils its appearance

A job seeker might submit a ___ for a freelance project on a freelancing platform, offering their skills and services to potential clients in hopes of winning the project and earning money.

The company has managed to fight off a hostile takeover ___

Her ___ for re-election was unsuccessful.

___ is used to describe the act of making an offer, proposal, or attempt to acquire something. The use of ___ emphasises the competitive and proactive nature of the action being taken.

a plant disease, typically one caused by fungi such as mildews, rusts, and smuts

(of the weather) cold and miserable

When I first entered the place in Barcelona, I looked round the ___ little room in despair.

(of a building or room) charmless and inhospitable; dreary

The economic outlook is ____.

If a situation is ____, there is little or no hope for the future.

The house stands on a _____, windswept hilltop.

(Of a place) Empty, and not welcoming or attractive

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

perplex and confused; puzzled

The rabbit stopped, mesmerised by the ___ of the car's headlights.

We could just pick out the trail in the weak ___ of the flashlight.

a line of light that shines from a bright object

(Of a place or building) Bleak and lifeless

The plains of Kyrenia were ____.

We drove through a ____, rocky landscape.

unable to produce plants or fruit

Her parents have agreed to put up/stand (US also post) (= pay) ___ for her

Because of a previous conviction, the judge refused to grant ___ (= allow the accused person to be released).

He was released/remanded on ___ (of $100,000).

An amount of money that a person who has been accused of a crime pays to a law court so that they can be released until their trial. The payment is a way of making certain that the person will return to court for trial

I was completely ____ by the maths problem and couldn't figure out how to solve it, even after trying for hours.

She was completely ____ by his strange behaviour

To cause someone to be completely unable to understand or explain something

To talk or say something in a quick, confused, excited, or silly way.

They rested a while by a _____ brook.

(of a stream) to make the low, continuous noise of water flowing over stones.

The high ____ rates on the degree programs are a cause for concern.

The people who leave an educational or training course before it has finished.

Terrorist groups and the government have been engaged in a costly war of ____ since 2008.

Gradually making something weaker and destroying it, especially the strength or confidence of an enemy by repeatedly attacking it

She has lodged (= made) an ____ against the severity of the fine.

He won his ____ and the sentence was halved.

A request made to a court of law or to someone in authority to change a previous decision

Behaviour that shows no interest or energy and shows that someone is unwilling to take action, especially over something important

Widespread ____ among students.

Talks broke down ____ accusations of a hostile takeover bid.

The new perfume was launched _____ a fanfare of publicity.

Our dream home, set ____ magnificent rolling countryside

On the floor, ____ mounds of books, were two small envelopes.

The wine has ____ perfectly and is now at its prime.

If you were to ___ your influence they might change their decision

to use something such as authority, power, influence, etc. in order to make something happen

The ___ politician didn't give the interviewer any straight answers

Police are trying to track down the ___ criminal, who has so far avoided all their attempts to capture him

(often used in newspapers) to get rid of something you do not need or want

So, this video was inspired out of ___ frustration towards how supposed it accent and dialect coaches are portraying and tackling the how to speak with an Irish accent

used to emphasise how very great, important, or powerful a quality or feeling is; nothing except

There has been a slight/temporary ___ in our plans

Sally had been recovering well from her operation, but yesterday she experienced/suffered a __

something that happens that delays or prevents a process from developing

Customs officers at Heathrow have ___ 60 kilos of heroin

If the police or other officials seize something, they take possession of it with legal authority

Emily ___ away the dead leaves to reveal the tiny shoot of a new plant

We'll have to ___ the snow off the car before we go out in it

___ your boots clean before you come in

to remove an unwanted covering or a top layer from something, especially using a sharp edge or something rough

They stopped at the top of the hill to admire the __

the general appearance of the natural environment, especially when it is beautiful

He ___ his papers (= noisily moved them about) to hide his embarrassment

The leaves __ in the breeze

If things such as paper or leaves rustle, or if you rustle them, they move about and make a soft, dry sound

She ___ in/through all the drawers, looking for a pen

He ___ in the drawer in search of a tin opener

Have a ___ through these magazines to see whether there are any good articles

Open up the box and have a ___ around

to search for something by moving things around carelessly and looking into, under, and behind them

The sailors __ the ship with new sails

We ___ up a tent between two trees

To fix a piece of equipment in place

Previous elections in the country have been ___ by the ruling party

to arrange dishonestly for the result of something, for example an election, to be changed

to control or affect (something, such as a game or election) in a dishonest way in order to get a desired result

The phrase "to pull a (somebody)" is often used to indicate that someone is behaving or acting in a manner ___ of a specific person

That song is so ___ of my adolescence

making you remember a particular person, event, or thing

unceasingly intense

a cylinder on which film, wire, thread, or other flexible materials can be wound

She hit him so hard that he ___ backwards

At closing time he __ out of the bar and fell down on the pavement

to walk, moving from side to side, looking like you are going to fall

She wondered how it would be to touch him and ___ at the thought

To refuse to accept an idea or principle, feeling strong dislike or disapproval

He leaned forward to kiss her and she ___ in horror

to move back because of fear or disgust (= dislike or disapproval)

People who sign onto social welfare when they don't really need it are just __ the government.

To take (money or property) from someone, some group, some institution, etc., illegally or without their knowledge or consent

movement that is quiet and careful in order not to be seen or heard

Completely or extremely

In the suburbs the spacious houses stand in __ (= extreme) contrast to the slums of the city's poor

The __ reality is that we are operating at a huge loss

It was a __ room with a bed and chair as the only furniture

empty, simple, or obvious, especially without decoration or anything that is not necessary

a natural polymer, or polysaccharide, meaning that it is a long chain comprising one type of molecule. It consists of glucose molecules.

figurative The company is __ under a $15 million debt and will almost certainly collapse by the end of the year

After he was attacked, he managed to __ to the phone and call for help

to walk or move with difficulty as if you are going to fall

There was a loud __ as he stepped into the mud

the sucking sound made by movement in a thick, sticky substance eg mud

It was a dirty, damp, smelly flat - the usual student __

These people are forced to live in __

the condition of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, often because of lack of money

a stretching or tearing of ligaments

synonym of sliver

The bike was __ with mud

(especially of a thick liquid) to hit and cover a surface with small drops, or to cause this to happen

Unfortunately some paint __ onto the rug

Water was __ from a hole in the roof

If a liquid __ or if you splash a liquid, it falls on or hits something or someone

At the age of 17 she is already one of Hollywood's most __ actresses

wanted by many people and usually of high quality or rare

I bet your feet are nice and __ in your fur-lined boots

We curled up in bed, all __ and warm, and listened to the storm outside

(of a person) feeling warm, comfortable, and protected, or (of a place, especially a small place) giving feelings of warmth, comfort, and protection

The report __ both the teachers and students

To harm someone's reputation by criticizing them

Her speech was ___ but she still denied she was drunk

to pronounce the sounds of a word in a way that is wrong or not clear

astilla

The librarian __ a fine on him for returning the books late

The government has __ more tax on cigarettes

to force a rule, tax, punishment, etc. to be obeyed or received

These tent ropes are too __ - they need tightening

not tight; loose

to direct a person's attention away from an activity or subject towards another one that is less important

They can't just __ motorways anywhere they like, you know

"Where should I put this suitcase?" "__ it down there for the moment."

I'll just __ this laundry in the washer before we go out

To put something somewhere in a hurried or careless way

Reporters pushed and ___ as they tried to get close to the princess

Just wait your turn - there's no need to __

She was jostled and ___ by an angry crowd as she left the court

to push someone or something forcefully

The sight of so much blood made him ___

to shake suddenly with very small movements because of a very unpleasant thought or feeling

By November, the trees had ___ their leaves

To lose hair, leaves, or skin, or to cause hair, skin, or leaves to drop

He didn’t __ one tear when his old car was stolen

To make blood or tears flow

A single bulb __ a harsh light on the table

To spread light

I'm going on a diet to see if I can __ (= become thinner by losing) a few pounds

Psychotherapy helped him to ___ some of his insecurity/inhibitions

He looked happy for a brief while, before ___ into silent misery

She managed to stop using drugs for a month, but then ___

to become ill or start behaving badly again, after making an improvement

Tardelli had a poor match, although ___ he was playing with a knee injury