Lesson 9 13/01/2021

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engrave
The jeweller skilfully engraved the initials on the ring.
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to cut words, pictures, or patterns into the surface of metal, stone, etc.
addicted to
I'm addicted to (= I very often eat) chocolate.
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unable to stop taking drugs, or doing something as a habit
intoxicating
After being cooped up in the overheated room all day, we took a stroll and found the fresh air intoxicating
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making you feel happy, as if you are in a pleasant dream
buzz
I love riding fast - it gives me a real buzz.
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a feeling of excitement, energy, and pleasure that something gives you
dozen
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twelve
habitual
Longer prison sentences will help keep habitual criminals off the streets.
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usual or repeated
offender
Here at the special school we make every effort to socialize these young offenders.
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a person who is guilty of a crime
fatal
This illness is fatal in almost all cases.
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A fatal illness, accident, etc. causes death
keen
They were very keen to start work as soon as possible.
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very interested, eager, or wanting (to do) something very much
get straight to the point
I don't have much time, so please get straight to the point of your story.
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To reach the most important or crucial part of something at once.
vulnerability
You want a doctor who understands the patient's vulnerability.
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the quality of being vulnerable (= able to be easily hurt, influenced, or attacked), or something that is vulnerable
assessment
Would you say that is a fair assessment of the situation?
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the act of judging or deciding the amount, value, quality, or importance of something, or the judgment or decision that is made
prevent
Label your suitcases to prevent confusion.
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to stop something from happening or someone from doing something
aware
Were you aware of the risks at the time?
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knowing that something exists, or having knowledge or experience of a particular thing
collision
There has been a collision on the southbound stretch of the motorway.
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an accident that happens when two vehicles hit each other with force
pedestrian
A few pedestrians sheltered from the rain in doorways.
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a person who is walking, especially in an area where vehicles go
minor
It's only a minor problem.
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having little importance, influence, or effect, especially when compared with other things of the same type
fine/ticket
a parking ticket.
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a note telling you that you must pay some money as a punishment for not obeying a rule or law

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