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She became withdrawn and pensive, hardly speaking to anyone.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