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Move the _______ forwards two squares.
a small disc used in some games that are played on a board
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counter
The new road plans run _______ to the government's aim of reducing pollution.
to have the opposite effect to something else
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counter
be/run counter to sth
the _______ of the atmosphere
the parts, substances, etc. that something consists of
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composition
The _________ of the painting was perfect.
the way that people or things are arranged in a painting or photograph
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composition
He finished music _______ at the University in Cracow, [and] he soon became the professor of _________ at the same school of music
the process or skill of writing music
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composition
She had a fair _______ framed with red hair which reminded me of a witch.
the colour and appearance of the skin on someone's face
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complexion
Eye problems can be a ________ of diabetes.
a new medical problem that develops when you are already ill
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complication
Another obvious feature of his character is his physical ________: he is rather weak and needs glasses because he is short-sighted.
the state of someone's health
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constitution
a strong/weak constitution
The government has promised to introduce __________ limit fuel emissions from cars.
a law or a set of laws
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legislation to
The __________ all three protesters caused anger in the local community.
when someone is officially found to be guilty of a particular crime
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conviction of
He already had two ___________ burglary.
when someone is officially found to be guilty of a particular crime
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convictions for
In spite of the fact that I respect their _________, I totally disagree with this viewpoint.
a strong opinion or belief
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convictions
The tornado has already left a trail of _________ through four states from Nebraska to Missouri.
serious damage caused by a violent event
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devastation
Nevertheless, I still have the impression that some _________ have to be made and from personal experience, I can say it is very different to base your choice on a single criterion.
something that you agree to do or give to someone in order to end an argument
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concessions
At the moment, people are not very motivated to use the public transport and only children, students and pensioners get a ________ card.
a reduction in the price of a ticket for a particular group of people such as students, people without a job, or old people
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concession
The stock market crash marked the start of a severe __________.
a time when there is not much business activity
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depression
She is a really special girl with personal values and a really sweet ________.
the type of character someone has
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disposition
Most of the time, he found himself restless and to overcome the boredom and his ________, he would go to the village pub and listen to the musicians and drink with them.
the feeling of being annoyed, or something that makes you annoyed
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irritation
Ever since the beginning, since the day when Olivia met the Nawab for the first time, she felt an inexplicable ________ towards him.
when you like someone, especially sexually, because of the way they look or behave
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attraction
Nouns: attraction, attractiveness Adjectives: attractive, unattractive Verbs: attract Adverbs: attractively
I'll be going on a fact-finding ________ to Paris next week.
an important job, usually travelling somewhere
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mission
Modern ______ has shaped the global economy.
a political and economic system in which industry is owned privately for profit and not by the state
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capitalism
Firstly, I would say that I am not a _________ but some things have a great value in my eyes and pictures are one of those things.
a person who thinks that having money and possessions is the most important thing in life
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materialist
Nouns: material, materialism, materialist, materials Adjectives: material, immaterial, materialistic Verbs: materialize
To be able to understand their labour we must separate ourselves from _______ world we are living in.
believing that having money and possessions is the most important thing in life
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the materialist
Nouns: material, materialism, materialist, materials Adjectives: material, immaterial, materialistic Verbs: materialize
The problem does not end there, as the unemployed present a strain [on] the social welfare systems, which are already overtaxed due to sinking birth numbers and rising ________.
having a long life
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longevity
In addition, these countries often have a high birth-rate in combination with a high _______ rate.
the number of deaths at a particular time or in a particular place
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mortality
She described the process with great ______.
the quality of being clear and easy to understand
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clarity
Nouns: clearance, clearing, clarity Adjectives: clear, unclear Verbs: clear Adverbs: clear, clearly

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