Question 1

sounding rough and unpleasant, esp.because of a sore throat

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hoarse (adj):

Question 2

using few words, sometimes in a way that seems rude or unfriendly

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terse (adj):

Question 3

nervous and anxious and unable to relax

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tense (adj):

Question 4

rough and unrefined

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coarse (adj):

Question 5

to continue doing sth.

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carry on (ph.v):

Question 6

to invent a story, etc.

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make up (phr.v):

Question 7

to cheat sb, to swindle sth out of sb

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do out of (ph.v):

Question 8

to do or complete sth, esp. an assignment or duty

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carry out (ph.v):

Question 9

to combine or join together

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merge (v):

Question 10

to feel envious and unhappy that sb has sth because you don't think they deserve it (NOTE: often used in negative sentences)

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begrudge (v):

Question 11

to make a long, low sound usually expressing pain

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moan (v):

Question 12

to make a sound to indicate pain, discomfort or displeasure

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groan (v):

Question 13

definitely and permanently placed /not fluctuating or varying, definite

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fixed (adj):

Question 14

leading to death

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terminal (adj):

Question 15

(of an arrangement or idea) not agreed or definite because it may change later

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tentative (adj):

Question 16

total and complete

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absolute (adj):

Question 17

the outer or less important part of an area, group or activity.

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fringe (n):

Question 18

items for sale / the things that you own

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goods (n):

Question 19

profit or advantage

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gain (n):

Question 20

an advantage or benefit such as money or goods, which you are given because of your job.

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perk (n):

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