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a golden handshake
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a payment given to sb. who is made redundant or retires early
a blatant lie
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very obvious and intentional
an evasive answer
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an answer that fails to admit or deny the allegations
an avid reader
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very enthusiastic about something (often a hobby)
a permissive society
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the type of society in which there is a great amount of freedom
a terminal illness
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an illness that cannot be cured and will lead to death
a breathtaking view
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extremely impressive or beautiful
a foregone conclusion
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a result that you can be certain about before it happens
a staunch supporter
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strong and loyal in your opinions and attitude
constructive criticism
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having or intended to have a useful or beneficial purpose
a vicious circle
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a situation in which one problem causes another problem
wishful thinking
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a belief that something that you want to be true is true
an irresistible temptation
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a strong desire that is impossible to control
a working knowledge
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enough knowledge of a system, subject, language etc.
a compulsive liar
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someone who lies about everything for no reason
capital punishment
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the legally authorized killing of sb. as punishment for a crime
a resounding success
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a great success
a golden opportunity
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an excellent chance to do or get something
a crushing blow
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a major defeat or setback
a recurrent dream
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a dream that you have again and again
an unpalatable suggestion
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a very unpleasant suggestion
formative years
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the first few years of a child's life
a burning question
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An urgent or crucial issue under heated discussion
illegible handwriting
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handwriting that is difficult or impossible to read
a forwarding address
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an address you leave for sb. when you move to a new place
pristine condition
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a state of being like new, perfect condition
a redeeming feature
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a good quality or aspect that makes up for other drawbacks
a nodding acquaintance
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a slight acquaintance with a person or knowledge of a subject
an unenviable reputation
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a bad reputation
a prolific writer
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a writer that produces a large number of works
saving grace
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a redeeming quality or characteristic
an unrivalled collection
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better or greater than any other collection
common knowledge
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something known by most people
a daunting task
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a task that is difficult to deal with
a downright lie
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an utter or complete lie
a passing reference
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a light, brief mention of something
widespread criticism
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prevalent or strong criticism
a derelict building
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a building that is in a very poor condition
rampant inflation
growing inflation
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very fast
a harrowing experience
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an experience that is frightening, chilling, or disturbing
extenuating circumstances
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the specific reasons that justify sb's actions
besetting sin
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a particular bad feature or habit – used humorously
stumbling block
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a problem that stops you from achieving something
sweeping generalization
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a statement that is too general and thus not valid
recurring dream
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a dream that you have again and again
saving grace
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one good aspect or feature of something
breathing space
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an opportunity to pause or decide what to do next
stamping ground
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a place where someone regularly spends time
shrinking violet
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an exaggeratedly shy person
excruciating pain
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extremely strong pain that is difficult to endure
an arboreal animal
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relating to trees, living in trees
a belligerent attitude
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very unfriendly and wanting to argue or fight
corporal punishment
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the physical punishment of people, especially by hitting them
an insatiable appetite
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always wanting more and never feeling satisfied
pernicious effects
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very harmful or evil, often in a way that you do not notice easily
fraternal love
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belonging to brothers, or between brothers
a pecuniary advantage
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relating to or connected with money
regal splendour
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typical of or suitable for a king or queen
a mortal blow
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causing death or likely to cause death; very serious
a puerile joke
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silly and stupid

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