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C1 LEXIS - IDAHO
Work out the meaning of words related to LIVING IN IDAHO
Term | Definition |
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wear and tear | (idiom) the damage to objects, furniture, property, etc. , e.g. The insurance policy does not cover damage caused by normal _____. |
breakdown | (n) an occasion when a vehicle or machine stops working, e.g. there has been a _________ on the motorway. |
self-reliant | (adj) able to do or decide things by yourself, rather than depending on other people for help, e.g Idaho has a truly ___________ community. |
get plowed | (col) removing ice from the road, e.g. Remote roads are the last to _________ when a snow storm hits the city. |
crafty | (adj) clever at getting what you want, especially by indirect or dishonest methods, e.g. He's a _____ old devil. |
overcast | (adj) covered with clouds, not bright, e.g The sky was ________ and we needed to use artificial light. |
self-sufficient | (adj) able to do everything that you need without the help of other people, e.g. The country is __________ in food production. |
courteous | (adj) polite, especially in a way that shows respect, e.g. He is a ________ young man |
speak their mind (idiom) | (idiom) to say exactly what you think, in a very direct way, e.g. Everyone should have the right to ______________. |
stand up for | (phr v) to support or defend somebody/something, e.g. You must ________ your rights. |