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Vocabulary and Expressions

Ilyes BenAli44 cards1 copies

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impose

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To enforce The government decided to impose new regulations.

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gobbled

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Eaten quickly He gobbled down his breakfast before leaving.

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swirling

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Moving quickly in circles The leaves were swirling in the autumn wind.

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swamped

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Too full to be able to deal with something I am swamped with emails today.

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clogging

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Making something blocked or full Debris was clogging the pipes.

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soiling

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Making dirty or spoiling Be careful not to soil your white shirt.

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dumped

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Dropped or put down in a careless way He dumped his backpack on the floor.

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pristine

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Fresh and clean The beach was in pristine condition.

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staggered

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Astonished or deeply shocked I was staggered by the high cost of the repairs.

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flecks

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Tiny pieces or pellets (nurdles) There were flecks of gold in the riverbed.

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