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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| relegation | Southampton face relegation if they lose again. |
| a descendant | They claim to be descendants of a French duke. |
| an ancestor | There were portraits of his ancestors on the walls of the room |
| utensils | In the drawer was a selection of kitchen utensils - spoons, spatulas, knives, and whisks. |
| ropey | I usually feel rather ropy (= ill) the morning after a big party. |
| a jab | The doctor jabbed the needle into the dog's leg. |
| ballsy | She's one ballsy lady! |
| a notion | I have only a vague notion of what she does for a living. |
| an affliction | Malnutrition is one of the common afflictions of the poor. |
| go above and beyond | He's always been a good friend, but while I was ill he really went above and beyond. |
| be on the same wavelength | Luckily, my husband and I are on the same wavelength about how to raise our kids. |
| accuse of | The surgeon was accused of negligence. |
| embody | She embodied good sportsmanship on the playing field. |
| diversity in | Does television adequately reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of the country? |
| realm | Her interests are in the realm of practical politics. |