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avid
an avid football fan; He took an avid interest in the project.; She hadn't seen him for six months and was avid for news.
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very enthusiastic, extremely eager and interested
an avid football fan; He took an avid interest in the project.; She hadn't seen him for six months and was avid for news.
blatant
a blatant lie
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very obvious and intentional, when this is a bad thing
a blatant lie
breathtaking
breathtaking view/scenery. His knowledge of the subject was breathtaking
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zapierający dech w piersiach
breathtaking view/scenery. His knowledge of the subject was breathtaking
gripping
gripping story/film/book/tale
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very interesting, exciting that it holds your attention completely
gripping story/film/book/tale
gripping = absorbing = engrossing = fascinating = riveting
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extremely exciting, sth what holds your attention completely
harrowing
harrowing tale/story/film; For many women, the harrowing prospect of giving evidence in a rape case can be too much to bear.
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extremely upsetting, shocking
harrowing tale/story/film; For many women, the harrowing prospect of giving evidence in a rape case can be too much to bear.
harrowing = agonizing = excruciating = torturous
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extremely painful
striking
There's a striking contrast between what he does and what he says he does.
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very unusual or easily noticed, and therefore attracting a lot of attention; more attractive than usual
There's a striking contrast between what he does and what he says he does.
give a speech
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adress, allocute, make a speech, deliver a speech
imperil
A police raid would imperil the lives of the hostages.
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to put something or someone at risk or in danger of being harmed or destroyed:
A police raid would imperil the lives of the hostages. Synonyms: endanger, jeopardize, menace, threaten
juncture
At this juncture, it is impossible to say whether she will make a full recovery. Negotiations are at a critical juncture.
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a particular point in time; stage in a series of events
At this juncture, it is impossible to say whether she will make a full recovery. Negotiations are at a critical juncture.
pit
They'd dug a shallow pit and left the bodies in it. These pits in my skin are from when I had chickenpox.
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a large hole in the ground, or a slightly low area in any surface
They'd dug a shallow pit and left the bodies in it. These pits in my skin are from when I had chickenpox.
precedent
There are several precedents for promoting people who don't have formal qualifications. Some politicians fear that agreeing to the concession would set a dangerous precedent.
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an action, situation, or decision that has already happened and can be used as a reason why a similar action or decision should be performed or made
There are several precedents for promoting people who don't have formal qualifications. Some politicians fear that agreeing to the concession would set a dangerous precedent.
heed
The airline has been criticized for failing to heed advice/warnings about lack of safety routines
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to pay attention to something, especially advice or a warning
The airline has been criticized for failing to heed advice/warnings about lack of safety routines
riot
Food protests and riots have erupted in more than 30 countries. Riots broke out in the capital
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a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd
Food protests and riots have erupted in more than 30 countries. Riots broke out in the capital
decency
She didn't even have the decency to apologize. It is institutions that help us to preserve decency.
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behaviour that is good, moral, and acceptable in society
She didn't even have the decency to apologize. It is institutions that help us to preserve decency.
vigilance
The police said that it was thanks to the vigilance of a neighbour that the fire was discovered before it could spread.
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more careful attention, especially in order to notice possible danger
The police said that it was thanks to the vigilance of a neighbour that the fire was discovered before it could spread.
subvert
The rebel army is attempting to subvert the government. Our best intentions are sometimes subverted by our natural tendency to selfishness.
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to try to destroy or damage something, especially an established political system
The rebel army is attempting to subvert the government. Our best intentions are sometimes subverted by our natural tendency to selfishness.
hinder
High winds have hindered firefighters in their efforts to put out the blaze. Her progress certainly hasn't been hindered by her lack of experience.
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to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something
High winds have hindered firefighters in their efforts to put out the blaze. Her progress certainly hasn't been hindered by her lack of experience.
nigh
She must have written nigh on (= nearly but not quite) 50 books. The time is nigh (= it is nearly time) for us to make a decision.
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near
She must have written nigh on (= nearly but not quite) 50 books. The time is nigh (= it is nearly time) for us to make a decision.
acquit
She was acquitted of all the charges against her. Five months ago he was acquitted on a shoplifting charge.
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to decide officially in a law court that someone is not guilty of a particular crime
She was acquitted of all the charges against her. Five months ago he was acquitted on a shoplifting charge.
armistice
A two-week armistice has been declared between the rival factions.
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a formal agreement between two countries or groups at war to stop fighting for a particular time, especially to talk about possible peace
A two-week armistice has been declared between the rival factions.
elude
The gold medal continues to elude her. They had minor breakthroughs but real success eluded them.
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If something that you want eludes you, you do not succeed in achieving it
The gold medal continues to elude her. They had minor breakthroughs but real success eluded them.
renounce
Her ex-husband renounced his claim to the family house. Gandhi renounced the use of violence.
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to say formally or publicly that you no longer own, support, believe in, or have a connection with something
Her ex-husband renounced his claim to the family house. Gandhi renounced the use of violence.
deride
He derided my singing as pathetic. This building, once derided by critics, is now a major tourist attraction.
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to laugh at someone or something in a way that shows you think they are stupid or of no value
He derided my singing as pathetic. This building, once derided by critics, is now a major tourist attraction.
enviable
She's in the enviable position of being able to choose who she works for.
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If someone is in an enviable situation, you wish you were also in that situation
She's in the enviable position of being able to choose who she works for.
purge
Party leaders have undertaken to purge the party of extremists. Hard-liners are expected to be purged from the administration.
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to get rid of people from an organization because you do not agree with them
Party leaders have undertaken to purge the party of extremists. Hard-liners are expected to be purged from the administration.
insofar as
We are free only insofar as we exercise control over what people know about us, and in what circumstances they come to know it.
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to the degree that
We are free only insofar as we exercise control over what people know about us, and in what circumstances they come to know it.
nugatory
Savings around the country will be very modest - nugatory even.
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worth nothing or of little value
Savings around the country will be very modest - nugatory even.
alacrity
She accepted the money with alacrity.
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speed and eagerness
She accepted the money with alacrity.

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