The Live and Speak English Challenge (January 2023)

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the extent to which

the degree to which something happens or is likely to happen

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above and beyond

more than a particular amount or level

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Acquisition

the process of getting something

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Developed

advanced or powerful

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Ongoing

continuing to exist or develop, or happening at the present moment

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flaws

a fault, mistake, or weakness, especially one that happens while something is being planned or made, or that causes something not to be perfect

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eager

wanting very much to do or have something, especially something interesting or enjoyable

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overwhelming

difficult to fight against

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help out

If you help out, you do a part of someone's work or give someone money

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go over

→ go down to examine or look at something in a careful or detailed way

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resonate

to produce, increase, or fill with sound, by vibrating (= shaking)objects that are near

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above and beyond

more than a particular amount or level

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willing

to be happy to do something if it is needed

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outcome

a result or effect of an action, situation, etc.

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pinned

past simple and past participle of pin

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willing

to be happy to do something if it is needed

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flaws

a fault, mistake, or weakness, especially one that happens while something is being planned or made, or that causes something not to be perfect

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extent

area or length; amount

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overload

to put too many things in or on something

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Groggy

weak and unable to thinkclearly or walkcorrectly, usually because of tiredness or illness

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Rewire

to put a new system of electricwires into a building or machine

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Pathway

a track that a person can walk along

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Reluctant

not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it

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Mouthful

an amount of food or drink that fills your mouth, or that you put into your mouth at one time

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Craving

a strong feeling of wanting something

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By and large

when everything about a situation is considered together

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underlying

real but not immediately obvious

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distress

a feeling of extreme worry, sadness, or pain

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pathway

a track that a person can walk along

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carve

to make something by cutting into especially wood or stone, or to cut into the surface of stone, wood, etc.

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enhance

to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something

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Bug

a very small insect, an illness that is usually not serious and is caused by bacteria or a virus

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Rewire

to put a new system of electric wires into a building or machine

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To Shift

to (cause something or someone to) move or change from one position or direction to another, especially slightly

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Pitfalls

a likely mistake or problem in a situation

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rewire

to put a new system of electric wires into a building or machine

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mouthful

an amount of food or drink that fills your mouth, or that you put into your mouth at one time

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biting

used to describe weather that is extremely cold, especially when it causes you physical pain

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licking

a defeat in a competition

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seek out

to look for someone or something, especially for a longtime until you find him, her, or it

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neatly

in a tidy way

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cue

a word or action in a play or film that is used as a signal by a performer to begin saying or doing something a signal for someone to do something

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boredom

the state of being bored

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trigger

a part of a gun that causes the gun to fire when pressed

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occurs

(especially of accidents and other unexpected events) to happen

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carve

to make something by cutting into especially wood or stone, or to cut into the surface of stone, wood, etc.

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enhance

to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something

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pathway

a track that a person can walk along

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Seemingly

appearing to be something, especially when this is not TRUE

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Reluctant

not willing to do something and thereforeslow to do it

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Haul

to pull something heavyslowly and with difficulty

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Carve

to make something by cutting into especially wood or stone, or to cut into the surface of stone, wood, etc.

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grid

a pattern or structure made from horizontal and vertical lines crossing each other to form squares

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come into play

If something comes into play, it starts to have a use or an effect in a particular situation, and if it is brought into play, it is given a use or an effect

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get rid

to find a way to make someone leave because you do not want the person to be with you any longer

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mixed up

upset, worried, and confused, especially because of personal problems

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thrive

to grow, develop, or be successful

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hence

that is the reason or explanation for

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arguably

used when stating an opinion or belief that you think can be shown to be TRUE

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conspicuous

very noticeable or attracting attention, often in a way that is not wanted

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firmly

in a way that will not become loose

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