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thinking in a quiet way, often with a serious expression on your face: inizia ad imparare
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She became withdrawn and pensive, hardly speaking to anyone.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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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... a splendid Victorian mansion.
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Something that is ... has a mark, fault, or mistake in it. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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An amount or effect that is ... is so small that it is not worth considering or worrying about. inizia ad imparare
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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 inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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(of a person) exact, accurate, and careful about details. inizia ad imparare
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An ... piece of writing, for example a book or article, is complete and not shortened in any way. inizia ad imparare
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A ... moment is one that makes you anxious or frightened because it seems that something bad is likely to happen. inizia ad imparare
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An ... person is physically strong and healthy, rather than being weak or having a disability inizia ad imparare
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used for emphasis, typically to express frustration, anger, or impatience. vulgar 🇬🇧 inizia ad imparare
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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, inizia ad imparare
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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: inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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adjective of a serious, thoughtful, and hard-working character inizia ad imparare
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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: inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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James was extremely susceptible to flattery.
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A ... person is very easily influenced emotionally. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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... cash made in dodgy underworld deals.
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A ... person or a ... blow is violent and cruel. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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 inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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 inizia ad imparare
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If you describe something as ..., you are criticizing it for being disorganized or wasteful inizia ad imparare
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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 inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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I tend to get very uptight during a match
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A ... person has a dark face. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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... products, especially electronic products, are the most expensive of their kind inizia ad imparare
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... high-end personal computers and computer workstations
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... events happen immediately after other events. inizia ad imparare
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The ensuing argument had been bitter.
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A ... argument or person is full of bitterness and anger. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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There has been no discernible overall trend since 1975.
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in a state of confusion or agitation inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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 inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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 inizia ad imparare
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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) inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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 inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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The book is simple homespun philosophy.
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needing careful and tactful handling inizia ad imparare
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involving snags or difficulties inizia ad imparare
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Something that is ... is secret and not to be discussed with other people. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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Something that is ... is very ordinary and not at all interesting or unusual. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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... things are temporary and usually of poor quality, but they are used because there is nothing better available. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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Someone who is ... is not very strong or healthy. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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If you describe someone as ..., you mean that they look rich and stylish. inizia ad imparare
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... hair or fur is smooth and shiny and looks healthy. inizia ad imparare
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If something is ..., most people have enough money to buy it. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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You can describe something such as a performance or book as... if it is weak or not at all exciting. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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Something that is ... is very clever and involves new ideas, methods, or equipment. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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"their crumbling ancestral home"
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(of something abstract) disintegrating gradually over a period of time. inizia ad imparare
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Something that is ... is very impressive or beautiful. inizia ad imparare
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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 inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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The ... thing in a series of things is the last but one. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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: inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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 inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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covered with a thin layer of gold or a substance that looks like gold: inizia ad imparare
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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 inizia ad imparare
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If you are..., you are not concentrating on something because you are worried or are thinking about something else inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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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. inizia ad imparare
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