Synonyms
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I earn so well, that I could (buy) a motorcycle from my first salary.
purchase
I got a mosquito bite. It's so ________, it makes me want to scratch my arm nonstop.
itchy
You have to respect the ___________ and habits of other cultures.
traditions
Define the word according to the description:
a website or database developed collaboratively by a community of users, allowing any user to add and edit content.
wiki
My favourite book is "The Shadow of the Wind". I highly ___________ you to read it! It is fantastic.
recommend
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I bought this dress here, but it broke after only one use. Could you please give me a (reimbursement)?
refund
Oh my God! Your hand is so _________. It is double the normal size! It must be an allergic reaction.
swollen
Your _____________ was unacceptable. You are expelled.
behaviour
Define the word according to the description:
a regularly updated website or web page, typically one run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or conversational style.
blog
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It (seems like) there isn't any chocolate cake left. They must have eaten it all.
appears (that)
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Only 15 euro for this leather jacket?! What a (great deal)!
bargain
- What happened to your arm?
- Unfortunately, it is _________. I fell off a tree. At least my cast looks cool! All my friends drew something funny on it.
broken
Sorry, I didn't want to hurt your feelings. It was just a miscommunication, a ________________.
misunderstanding
Define the word according to the description:
a dedicated website or other application which enables users to communicate with each other by posting information, comments, messages, images, etc.
social network
The notice board is there to ________ you about important news.
inform
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They (made us pay) extra for the service. I thought it would be included in the price.
charged (us)
I ___________ my ankle while playing football. I rolled it in an awkward way. It hurt a lot at the moment, but now I feel better and the doctors said in 8 weeks I can play again.
sprained
It is basic _____________ to hold the door open for old ladies, and let them pass before you.
politeness
Define the word according to the description:
a type of service available on the internet that allows you to exchange written messages with someone else who is using the service at the same time.
instant messaging
A lawyer's job is to ____________ the judge and the jury that his/her client is innocent.
convince
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You can't directly buy this painting. You have to (propose an offer), and the person who proposes the highest amount can wins it.
bid
I accidentally hit my elbow with the doorframe. It is _________ now. Do you see all the purple and green patches on it?
bruised
_____________ is a relatively new word. It refers to the way you have to act in social situations online.
Netiquette
Define the word according to the description:
a method of feeding audio content to your device directly, without requiring you to download files from the internet.
music streaming
- What are you saying? There were barely a dozen of them. Don't ____________!
exaggerate