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impact on/upon

impinge on

force of nature

a powerful environmental force beyond human control, used especially of weather events.

put the forces of nature to use

emphasize the utilization of natural resources and natural phenomena for some practical purpose

force of nature [person]

the person is a very strong personality or character

'alter (v)

+) to change something, usually slightly, or to cause the characteristics of something to change

+) to change the size of clothes so that they fit better

dis'pel (v)

to remove fears, doubts, and false ideas, usually by proving them wrong or unnecessary

reflection (n)

+) a sign or result of something

+) serious and careful thought

'concept (n)

a principle or idea

'likewise (adv)

in the same way

com'ply (v)

to act according to an order, set of rules, or request

crude (a)

+) simple and not skilfully done or made

+) rude and offensive

con'front (v)

to face, meet, or deal with a difficult situation or person

life-support system (n)

+) the equipment used to keep a person alive when they are very ill, or injured

+) the natural structures and systems that are necessary for living things, especially humans, to be able to live

set fire to

alter'nation (n)

a situation in which one thing repeatedly happens or exists after another

alternatively (adv)

used to suggest another possibility; OR ALTERNATIVELY

fairness (n)

steer/stay/keep clear

to avoid something or someone

meet up (with someone)

to see and talk to someone after making an arrangement to do so

meet the costs

To manage to pay for bills or other costs.

make a name for yourself

to become famous or respected by a lot of people

in'habit (v)

to live in a place

'imprint (n)

+) the name of a publisher as it appears on a particular set of books

+) an occasion when an object presses on something and leaves a mark

+) an occasion when an event or experience becomes fixed in someone's memory or leaves its mark in some way on their appearance

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