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We offer impartial advice on tax and insurance. inizia ad imparare
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not involved in a particular situation, and therefore able to give a fair opinion or piece of advice
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It’s just not realistic to expect a promotion so soon. inizia ad imparare
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judging and dealing with situations in a practical way according to what is actually possible rather than what you would like to happen
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He refused to disclose the identity of the politician. inizia ad imparare
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to make something publicly known, especially after it has been kept secret
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Apart from an unsubstantiated allegation of fraud ten years ago, he has a clean record. inizia ad imparare
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The evidence seemed very insubstantial until the main witness spoke. inizia ad imparare
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not solid, large, strong or definite
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The police are examining CCTV footage to try to trace Jackson’s movements that night. inizia ad imparare
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film or video showing a particular event
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The four accused men all deny murder. inizia ad imparare
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the crime of deliberately killing someone
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The president narrowly escaped an assassination attempt. inizia ad imparare
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the act of murdering an important person
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The campaign was accused of character assassination because of its negative adverts. inizia ad imparare
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an unfair attack on someone’s character
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It would be bending the truth to say Rua is an experienced doctor: she’s in her last year of medical school. inizia ad imparare
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to say something that is not completely true
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He was unable to give a credible explanation for his behaviour. inizia ad imparare
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deserving or able to be believed or trusted
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She did a creditable job of impersonating the singer. inizia ad imparare
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deserving praise or approval
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Was the prime minister’s much inizia ad imparare
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something that is only done to get publicity reported illness a publicity stunt?
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One possible interpretation is that they want you to resign. inizia ad imparare
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the way in which someone explains or understands an event, information, someone’s actions etc.
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Military leaders are seeking to improve the interplay between their troops and civilian populations. inizia ad imparare
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the way in which two people or things affect each other
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The president has been fully briefed on the current situation at the airport. inizia ad imparare
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to give (someone) all the information about a situation that they will need
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It was disclosed that £3.5 million was needed to modernise the building. inizia ad imparare
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to make (something) publicly known, especially after it has been kept secret
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García offered little evidence to substantiate his claims. inizia ad imparare
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to prove the truth of (something that someone has said, claimed etc.)
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These statistics grossly misrepresent the reality. inizia ad imparare
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to deliberately give a wrong description of (someone’s opinions or of a situation)
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This article is a blatant attempt to smear the party leadership. inizia ad imparare
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to tell an untrue story about (someone important) in order to make people lose respect for them – used especially in newspapers
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The Education Secretary is planning to pitch the new curriculum to headteachers at the conference. inizia ad imparare
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to present an idea or concept to someone in a way that they will accept it
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I don’t want to probe too deeply into your personal affairs. inizia ad imparare
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to ask questions in order to find things out, especially things that other people do not want you to know
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The enquiry unearthed some disturbing evidence. inizia ad imparare
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to find (information or the truth about something or someone)
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The report exposes the weaknesses of modern medical practice. inizia ad imparare
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to show the truth about (someone or something), especially when it is bad
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Always proofread your assignments carefully before submitting them. inizia ad imparare
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to read through (something that is written or printed) in order to correct any mistakes in it
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The media often sensationalise crime. inizia ad imparare
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to deliberately make (something) seem as strange, exciting or shocking as possible – used to show disapproval
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He accused other scientists of plagiarising his research. inizia ad imparare
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to take words or ideas from another person’s work and use them in your work, without stating that they are not your own
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