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allegation ·noun

Definition: when you say that someone has done something wrong or illegal, without proof that this is true Level: C1

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anyhow ·adverb (CHANGING STATEMENT)

Definition: used when you want to slightly change something that you have just said Level: C1

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appeal ·noun (REQUEST)

Definition: when a lot of people are asked to give money, information or help urgently Level: C1

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appeal ·verb (REQUEST)

Definition: to make a serious or formal request, especially to the public, for money or help Level: C1

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assert ·verb

Definition: to say that something is certainly true Level: C1

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assurance ·noun (PROMISE)

Definition: a promise Level: C1

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attack ·verb (CRITICIZE)

Definition: to strongly criticize someone or something Level: C1

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basically ·adverb (MOSTLY)

Definition: in the most important ways Level: C1

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call ·verb (ASK TO COME)

Definition: to ask someone to come somewhere Level: C1

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character ·noun (WRITING)

Definition: a letter, sign, or number that you use when you are writing or printing Level: C1

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charge ·noun (CRIME)

Definition: a formal police statement saying that someone is accused of a crime Level: C1

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chatty ·adjective (WRITING)

Definition: A piece of writing that is chatty has a friendly and informal style. Level: C1

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claim ·noun (STATEMENT)

Definition: a statement that something is true or is a fact, although other people might not believe it Level: C1

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clarify ·verb

Definition: to make something easier to understand by explaining it Level: C1

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conclude ·verb (END)

Definition: to end something such as a meeting, speech, or piece of writing by doing or saying one last thing Level: C1

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convention ·noun (MEETING)

Definition: a large formal meeting of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest, or a large meeting for a political party Level: C1

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demonstrate ·verb (SHOW HOW)

Definition: to show something and explain how it works Level: C1

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draft ·verb

Definition: to produce a piece of writing or a plan that you intend to change later Level: C1

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guideline ·noun

Definition: advice about how to do something Level: C1

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highly ·adverb (VERY)

Definition: very or to a large degree Level: C1

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illustrate ·verb (EXPLAIN)

Definition: to give more information or examples to explain or prove something Level: C1

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incidentally ·adverb

Definition: used when you add related but less important information to what has just been said or when you suddenly introduce a new subject Level: C1

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instruct ·verb (ORDER)

Definition: to officially tell someone to do something Level: C1

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interaction ·noun

Definition: the activity of talking and doing things with other people, or the way you do this Level: C1

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interactive ·adjective (COMMUNICATION)

Definition: involving communication between people Level: C1

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interpret ·verb (DECIDE MEANING)

Definition: to decide what the intended meaning of something is Level: C1

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invite ·verb (ASK OFFICIALLY)

Definition: to formally ask someone to do something Level: C1

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jargon ·noun

Definition: words and phrases used by particular groups of people that are difficult for other people to understand Level: C1

l

language ·noun (TYPE OF WORDS)

Definition: words of a particular type, especially the words used by people in a particular job or academic field Level: C1

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mark ·noun (SYMBOL)

Definition: a symbol which is used for giving information Level: C1

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material ·noun (INFORMATION)

Definition: the facts or ideas in a piece of writing Level: C1

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memo ·noun

Definition: a written message sent from one member of an organization to another Level: C1

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mislead ·verb

Definition: to make someone believe something that is untrue by giving them information that is wrong or not complete Level: C1

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motivate ·verb (ENTHUSIASTIC)

Definition: to make someone enthusiastic about doing something Level: C1

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negotiation ·noun

Definition: when people try to make or change an agreement by discussion Level: C1

n

notify ·verb

Definition: to officially tell someone about something Level: C1

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opposition ·noun (DISAGREEMENT)

Definition: strong disagreement Level: C1

p

precisely ·adverb (AGREEMENT)

Definition: used to agree with what someone else says Level: C1

q

quote ·verb (REPEAT)

Definition: to repeat the words that someone else has said or written Level: C1

q

quote ·verb (GIVE EXAMPLE)

Definition: to give a fact or example to support what you are saying Level: C1

r

reassure ·verb

Definition: to say something to stop someone from worrying Level: C1

r

reference ·noun (MENTIONING)

Definition: when you briefly talk or write about someone or something Level: C1

r

reference ·noun (READING)

Definition: when you read something in order to get information Level: C1

r

refusal ·noun

Definition: when someone refuses to do or accept something Level: C1

r

reinforce ·verb (OPINION)

Definition: to make an existing opinion, feeling or idea stronger Level: C1

r

release ·verb (INFORMATION)

Definition: to let the public have news or information about something Level: C1

r

reminder ·noun

Definition: something that makes you remember something else Level: C1

s

settle ·verb (ARGUMENT)

Definition: If you settle an argument, you solve the problem and stop arguing. Level: C1

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skip ·verb (AVOID)

Definition: to avoid reading or talking about something by starting to read or talk about the next thing instead Level: C1

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slang ·noun

Definition: informal language, often language that is only used by people who belong to a particular group Level: C1

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slogan ·noun

Definition: a short phrase that is easy to remember and is used to make people notice something Level: C1

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summarize ·verb

Definition: to describe briefly the main facts or ideas of something Level: C1

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support ·verb (PROVE)

Definition: to help to show that something is true Level: C1

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target ·noun (CRITICISM)

Definition: the person or thing that people are criticizing or blaming for something Level: C1

t

truly ·adverb (SINCERELY)

Definition: used to emphasize that something is sincere or honest Level: C1

v

volunteer ·verb

Definition: to offer to do something without being asked or told to do it Level: C1

w

well ·adverb (CONSIDERABLY)

Definition: used to emphasize some prepositions Level: C1