new enterprise B2+/C1 unit 6

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reassure

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to make someone feel less worried – He reassured me that everything was fine.

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flick through

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to quickly look through pages of a book – She flicked through the magazine.

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vital

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extremely important – Sleep is vital for good health.

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distorted

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changed from the correct shape/sound/meaning – The mirror gave a distorted image.

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convey

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to express or communicate an idea or feeling – Her eyes convey sadness.

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on the verge of

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almost at the point of – She was on the verge of quitting her job.

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consume

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to use something (time, energy, food) – He consumes a lot of energy during his workouts.

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dread

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to feel very anxious about something – I dread going to the dentist.

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witness

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to see an event happen – They witnessed the car crash.

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in vain

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without success – He tried in vain to fix the computer.