Synonyms
We didn't like Greg. There was something about his attitude and behaviour that we didn't trust.
demeanor
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valve
To become less friendly
drift apart
I accept it necessary that we have to sit exams, but they are a pain.
I accept it as necessary that we have to sit exams, but they are a pain.
Completely or thoroughly
through and through
Some people are very intolerant – they think that their beliefs or ways of life are the best and look down on everyone else.
narrow-minded
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cruise
Very small, tiny
minuscule
Protestors in the streets of Bogota had tear gas fire at them.
Protestors in the streets of Bogota had tear gas fired at them.
To increase in amount or intensity
escalate
You shouldn't take so many risks when you climb mountains. To be honest, I think you're lucky to still be alive.
living on borrowed time
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stall
Unable to be affected or influenced by the actions and words of other people
impervious
That was a very stupid thing to do – you could have had badly hurt.
That was a very stupid thing to do – you could have been badly hurt.
Very important: having a lasting effect
momentous
The documentary gives an honest and unprejudiced account of the war, featuring interviews with people on both sides
unbiased
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congestion
Inflexible (for example, for an object or a rule)
rigid
All the new recruits were their health checked by a doctor when they arrived at the army base.
All the new recruits had their health checked by a doctor when they arrived at the army base.
To stop growing or increasing
plateau
She's very brave – she'd dive with sharks if she thought it would make a good selfie.
fearless
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flyover
Very close (for friends)
inseparable
She had a medal award to her as a result of her actions in the battle.
She had a medal awarded to her as a result of her actions in the battle.
Difficult to notice; not striking
subtle