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1.corpsePronunciation-Meaning-UsageParts of speechOriginGrammarSynonym/antonymFormalityGenderSingular/pluralCollocationIdioms

- noun .a dead body, especially of a huma (BrE, informal) (in the theatre) to suddenly be unable to act, because you have forgotten your words or are laughing; to cause sb to do this -Noun a dead body, especially of a human - verb[] (BrE, informal) (in the theatre) to suddenly be unable to act, because you have forgotten your words or are laughing; to cause sb to do this

- [usually before noun] without a head:a headless body / corpse IDIOMS run around like a %headless 'chickento be very busy and active trying to do sth, but not very organized, with the result that you do not succeed

2. conceal

Pronunciation-Meaning-UsageParts of speechOriginGrammarSynonym/antonymFormalityGenderSingular/pluralCollocationIdioms

/ verb[vn] conceal sb/sth (from sb/sth) (formal) to hide sb/sth:The paintings were concealed beneath a thick layer of plaster. For a long time his death was concealed from her. Tim could barely conceal his disappointment. She sat down to conceal the fact that she was trembling.—see also ill-concealed ò note at hidel Middle English: from Old French conceler, from Latin concelare, from con- completely + celare hide.

3. dismalPronunciation-Meaning-UsageParts of speechOriginGrammarSynonym/antonymFormalityGenderSingular/pluralCollocationIdioms

/ adjective 1causing or showing sadness SYN gloomy, miserable:dismal conditions / surroundings / weather2(informal) not skilful or successful; of very low quality:The singer gave a dismal performance of some old songs. Ç Their recent attempt to increase sales has been a dismal failure.ô dis·mal·ly / / adverb:I tried not to laugh but failed dismally (= was completely unsuccessful).

- dismal late Middle English: from earlier dismal (noun), denoting the two days in each month which in medieval times were believed to be unlucky, from Anglo-Norman French dis mal, from medieval Latin dies mali evil days

4. frigidPronunciation-Meaning-UsageParts of speechOriginGrammarSynonym/antonymFormalityGenderSingular/pluralCollocationIdioms

fri·gid / / adjective 1(of a woman) not able to enjoy sex2very cold:frigid air3not showing any feelings of friendship or kindness SYN frosty:a frigid voice Ç There was a frigid atmosphere in the room. fri·gid·ly adverb- frigid zone noun[C, usually sing.] (technical) the area inside the Arctic Circle or Antarctic Circle—compare temperate zone, torrid zone

5. inhabitPronunciation-Meaning-UsageParts of speechOriginGrammarSynonym/antonymFormalityGenderSingular/pluralCollocationIdioms

in·hibit / Ñ In'hIbIt; NAmE Ñ / verb [vn] 1to prevent sth from happening or make it happen more slowly or less frequently than normal:A lack of oxygen may inhibit brain development in the unborn child.2inhibit sb (from sth / from doing sth) to make sb nervous or embarrassed so that they are unable to do sth:The managing director’s presence inhibited them from airing their problems.

- inhibit late Middle English (in the sense forbid (a person) to do something): from Latin inhibere hinder, from in- in + habere hold.

in·hibit·ed / Ñ In'hIbItId; NAmE Ñ / adjectiveunable to relax or express your feelings in a natural way:

Boys are often more inhibited than girls about discussing their problems.

-6.numb

Pronunciation-Meaning-UsageParts of speechOriginGrammarSynonym/antonymFormalityGenderSingular/pluralCollocationIdioms

numb / / adjective, verb. adjective 1if a part of your body is numb, you cannot feel anything in it, for example because of cold:to be / go numb numb with cold - I’ve just been to the dentist and my face is still numb.2unable to feel, think or react in the normal way:He felt numb with shock.—see also numbingô numb·ly adverb:Her life would never be the same again, she realized numbly.ô numb·ness noun [U]:pain and numbness in my fingers Ç He was still in a state of numbness and shock from the accident.Œ verb 1[vn] to make a part of your body unable to feel anything, for example because of cold:His fingers were numbed with the cold.2[vn] to make sb unable to feel, think or react in a normal way, for example because of an emotional shock SYN stun:We sat there in silence, numbed by the shock of her death

- Numb- late Middle English nome(n), past participle of obsolete nim take.

- 1if a part of your body is numb, you cannot feel anything in it, for example because of cold:to be / go numb Ç numb with cold Ç I’ve just been to the dentist and my face is still numb.2unable to feel, think or react in the normal way:He felt numb with shock.—see also numbingô numb·ly adverb:Her life would never be the same again, she realized numbly.ô numb·ness noun [U]:pain and numbness in my fingers Ç He was still in a state of numbness and shock from the accident.Œ verb 1[vn] to make a part of your body unable to feel anything, for example because of cold:His fingers were numbed with the cold.2[vn] to make sb unable to feel, think or react in a normal way, for example because of an emotional shock SYN stun:We sat there in silence, numbed by the

shock of her death.7. peril

Pronunciation-Meaning-UsageParts of speechOriginGrammarSynonym/antonymFormalityGenderSingular/pluralCollocationIdioms

-1[U] serious danger:The country’s economy is now in grave peril.2[C, usually pl.] peril (of sth) the fact of sth being dangerous or harmful:a warning about the perils of drug abuse IDIOMS do sth at your (own) 'perilused to warn sb that if they do sth, it may be dangerous or cause them problems-Middle English: from Old French, from Latin peric(u)lum danger, from the base of experiri to try.- per·il·ous / Ñ 'perJlJs; NAmE Ñ / adjective(formal or literary) very dangerous SYN hazardous ô per·il·ous·ly adverb:We came perilously close to disaster.

8. reclinePronunciation-Meaning-UsageParts of speechOriginGrammarSynonym/antonymFormalityGenderSingular/pluralCollocationIdioms

re·cline / Ñ rI'klaIn; NAmE Ñ / verb 1[v] recline (against / in / on sth) (formal) to sit or lie in a relaxed way, with your body leaning backwards:She was reclining on a sofa. Ç a reclining figure (= for example in a painting)2when a seat reclines or when you recline a seat, the back of it moves into a comfortable sloping position:[v] a reclining chair [also vn]

- recline late Middle English (in the sense cause to lean back): from Old French recliner or Latin reclinare bend back, recline, from re- back + clinare to bend.

9. shriekPronunciation-Meaning-UsageParts of speechOriginGrammarSynonym/antonymFormalityGenderSingular/plural

shriek / Ñ Sri;k; NAmE Ñ / verb, nounŒ verb 1[v] shriek (with sth) | shriek (at sb) to give a loud high shout, for example when you are excited, frightened or in pain SYN scream:She shrieked in fright. Ç The audience was shrieking with laughter. Ç (figurative) The answer shrieked at her (= was very obvious).2shriek (sth) (at sb) to say sth in a loud, high voice SYN scream: [vn] She was shrieking abuse at them as they carried her off. Ç [v speech] ‘Look out!’ he

CollocationIdioms

shrieked.Œ nouna loud high shout, for example one that you make when you are excited, frightened or in pain:She let out a piercing shriek. Ç a shriek of delight- late 15th cent. (as a verb): imitative; compare with dialect screak, Old Norse skrækja, also with screech

10. sinisterPronunciation-Meaning-UsageParts of speechOriginGrammarSynonym/antonymFormalityGenderSingular/pluralCollocationIdioms

-sin·is·ter / / adjective seeming evil or dangerous; making you think sth bad will happen:There was something cold and sinister about him. There is another, more sinister, possibility.- - late Middle English (in the sense malicious, underhand): from Old French sinistre or Latin sinister left.

11. temptPronunciation-Meaning-UsageParts of speechOriginGrammarSynonym/antonymFormalityGenderSingular/pluralCollocationIdioms

-tempt / Ñ tempt; NAmE Ñ / verb tempt sb (into sth / into doing sth)1to attract sb or make sb want to do or have sth, even if they know it is wrong:[vn] I was tempted by the dessert menu. Ç Don’t tempt thieves by leaving valuables clearly visible. Ç [vn to inf] I was tempted to take the day off.2to persuade or try to persuade sb to do sth that you want them to do, for example by offering them sth:[vn] How can we tempt young people into engineering? Ç [vn to inf] Nothing would tempt me to live here. IDIOMS tempt 'fate / 'providenceto do sth too confidently in a way that might mean that your good luck will come to an end- tempt Middle English: from Old French tempter to test, from Latin temptare handle, test, try.

12. wagerPronunciation-Meaning-UsageParts of speechOriginGrammarSynonym/antonymFormalityGenderSingular/pluralCollocationIdioms

wager // noun, verb. noun(old-fashioned or formal) an arrangement to risk money on the result of a particular event SYN bet verb (old-fashioned or formal) 1wager (sth) (on sth) | wager sth/sb that … to bet money SYN bet: [v] She always wagered on an outsider. Ç [vn] to wager £50 on a horse Ç [vn that] I had wagered a great deal of money that I would beat him.2[v (that)] used to say that you are so confident that sth is true or will happen that you would be willing to bet money on it SYN bet:I’ll wager that she knows more about it than she’s saying.- wager Middle English (also in the sense solemn pledge): from Anglo-Norman French wageure, from wager to wage.-