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swipe /ˈswaɪp/ verb 1. to reach toward and try to hit (something) with a swinging motion [+ object] The cat swiped the dog across the nose. — usually + at The cat swiped at …
immaculate /ɪˈmækyəlɪt/ adjective 1 .perfectly clean The house was always immaculate. [=spotless] 2 .having no flaw or error : PERFECT She had an immaculate record of service. — immaculately adverb an immaculately dressed man
etiquette /ˈɛtɪkət/ noun [noncount] the rules indicating the proper and polite way to behave Her failure to respond to the invitation was a serious breach of etiquette. a book of etiquette telephone etiquette [=the …
resolution /ˌrɛzəˈluʃən/ noun 1 a [non count] : the act of finding an answer or solution to a conflict, problem, etc. : the act of resolving something a court for the resolution of civil disputes …
ventriloquist /vɛnˈtrɪləkwɪst/ noun [count] a performer who is able to speak in a way that makes it appear that the words are being said by a large doll (called a …
splurge /ˈsplɚʤ/ verb [no object] informal – to spend more money than usual on something for yourself You should let yourself splurge once in a while. — often + on We decided …
intricate / ˈɪntrɪkɪt / adjective having many parts intricate machinery an intricate [=complex] design/pattern The movie has an intricate plot. The intricate parts of an antique watch — intricately adverb intricately woven fabric an intricately …
up to par /ˈʌp tə ˈpɑr/ idiom : good enough : as good as expected or wanted She was checking to see if his work was up to par. — usually used in negative statements His …
Toss and turn / ˈtɔs ən ˈtɚn/ idiom to move about and turn over in bed because you are unable to sleep She was tossing and turning all night.
Concerted /kənˈsɚt̬ɪd/ adjective always used before a noun done in a planned and deliberate way usually by several or many people They made a concerted effort to make her feel welcome. The …
