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abrupt (adj) |
sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way |
Our friendship came to an abrupt end. |
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anachronism (n) |
something that is no longer suitable for or relevant to modern times |
She regards the marriage ceremony as a quaint anachronism. |
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annual (adj) |
happening once a year |
We've got our annual conference next month. |
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annual (adj, 2) |
calculated or considered over a period of one year |
You'll receive an annual salary of €100,000. |
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antique (adj) |
old and valuable |
We offer a wide range of antique furniture. |
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antique (n) |
an old object such as a piece of furniture or jewellery that is valuable because it is rare, beautiful or well made |
The desk is an antique. |
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century (n) |
a period of 100 years |
His family has ruled Morocco since the 17th century. |
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chronological (adj) |
arranged or described in the order in which events happened |
The paintings are presented in chronological order. |
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contemporary (adj) |
modern or relating to the present time |
I'm not very keen on contemporary art. |
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contemporary (adj, 2) |
alive or existing at the same time as a particular event or person |
Contemporary sources offer a very different interpretation. |
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contemporary (n) |
someone alive at the same time as a particular event or person |
Most of his contemporaries regarded him as a mere eccentric. |
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decade (n) |
a period of ten years |
Prices have risen sharply in the last decade. |
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duration (n) |
the period of time during which something continues to happen or exist |
The duration of the film is 110 minutes. |
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elapse (v) |
if time elapses, it passes |
Another hour elapsed and still the wind continued to howl. |
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era (n) |
a period of time that has a particular quality or character |
We are living in an era in which technology is developing very rapidly. |
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eternal (adj) |
continuing forever or for a very long time |
She has earned our eternal gratitude. |
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expire (v) |
if an agreement, offer or official document expires, the period of time during which it exists or can be used comes to an end |
The loan offer is due to expire this week. |
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frequency (n) |
the number of times that something happens during a period of time |
Changes in sea temperature will increase the frequency of hurricanes. |
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instantaneous (adj) |
immediate |
Recently developed medical tests can give instantaneous results. |
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interim (adj) |
intended to last or perform an activity only until someone or something permanent or final is available |
This is only an interim report. |
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interim (n) |
the time between one thing happening and another, or while waiting for something permanent or final to become available |
In the interim between John Smith dying and Tony Blair becoming leader, Margaret Beckett acted as a leader of the Labour Party. |
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interval (n) |
a period of time between two events |
The normal interval between our meetings is six weeks. |
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interval (n, 2) |
a short break between the parts of something such as a play or concert |
How long is the interval? |
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lapse (n) |
a short or temporary period when you fail or forget to do things in the right way |
The man admitted driving over the speed limit and apologised for the lapse. |
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lapse (n, 2) |
a period of time between two events |
There was a lapse of ten years between his visits. |
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lapse (v) |
to stop gradually or for a short time |
At this point the waiter came up with Maggie's drink and conversation lapsed. |
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lapse (v, 2) |
if an official document, decision or right lapses, it is no longer effective |
The permit was extended for another year before being left to lapse. |
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lifetime (n) |
the period of time when someone is alive |
He achieved a lot in his lifetime. |
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lifetime (n, 2) |
the length of time that something exists or works |
There are plans to extend the lifetime of the power station. |
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long-standing (adj) |
having existed for a long time |
There's a long-standing tradition in our family of giving presents on Christmas Eve. |
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millennium (n) |
a period of 1,000 years |
People celebrating the millennium filled the streets. |
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obsolete (adj) |
no longer used because of being replaced by something newer and more effective |
Most computer hardware rapidly becomes obsolete. |
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overdue (adj) |
if something is overdue, it should have arrived/ been done/ been paid/ etc before now |
This change of attitude is long overdue. |
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period (n) |
an amount of time during which something happens |
The long dry period ended with torrential rain. |
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permanent (adj) |
happening or existing for a long time or for all time in the future |
She suffered permanent brain damage as a result of the accident. |
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phase (n) |
a particular period of time during the development of something |
The war was to enter its final phase. |
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postpone (v) |
to decide that something will not be done at the time when it was planned for, but at a later time |
Our exam has been postponed until next Monday. |
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prior (adj) |
happening, existing or done before a particular time |
Illegally parked cars may be removed at any time without prior notice. |
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prompt (adj) |
immediate or quick |
Prompt action is required. |
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prompt (adj, 2) |
happening or arriving at exactly a particular time |
The meeting got off to a prompt start at ten o'clock. |
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provisional (adj) |
intended to be temporary, and likely to be changed when other arrangements are made |
The provisional government lasted three months. |
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provisional (adj) |
if an arrangement is provisional, the people involved have not yet said that they definitely want to do it |
We've made a provisional reservation for next week. |
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punctual (adj) |
arriving or happening at the time agreed on |
Mrs Marsh liked her guests to be punctual. |
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seasonal (adj) |
available only during a particular time of year |
The work was well paid but seasonal. |
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seasonal (adj, 2) |
suitable or typical of the time of the year it is now |
We need to find some seasonal music. |
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simultaneous (adj) |
happening or done in the same time |
In simultaneous announcements, the two men resigned from their jobs. |
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span (n) |
the amount of time that something lasts |
Nearly 100 witnesses testified over a span of 20 days. |
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span (v) |
to last for a particular period of time, especially a long period |
His career spanned half a century. |
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spell (n) |
a period of time, usually a short one |
I had a two-week spell in hospital. |
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stint (n) |
a period of time spent doing something |
He came to California after a brief stint as a waiter in New York. |
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subsequent (adj) |
happening or coming after something else |
In subsequent interviews, Steele has contradicted his original story. |
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temporary (adj) |
existing, done or used for only a limited period of time |
These measures are only temporary. |
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timely (adj) |
happening at the most suitable time |
Thanks to the UN's timely intervention, a crisis was avoided. |
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vintage (adj) |
vintage wine is excellent and was made several years ago |
Let's get some vintage champagne. |
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vintage (adj, 2) |
a vintage object or vehicle is old, but kept in good condition because it is interesting or attractive |
My father has a number of vintage motorcycles. |
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vintage (adj, 3) |
showing the best or most typical qualities of someone |
She turned in a vintage display of tennis to win the title. |
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vintage (n) |
all of the wine produced in a particular year, or the year it was produced |
This year's vintage will be the best in many years. |
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vintage (n, 2) |
the time when something was produced |
He's got a collection of guns of all types and vintages. |
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civil service (n phr) |
a country's government departments and the people who work in them |
How long have you worked for the civil service? |
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client (n) |
someone who pays for or uses the services of a professional person such as a doctor or lawyer |
She advices clients on their investments. |
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colleague (n) |
someone who works in the same organisation or department as you |
Friends and colleagues will remember him with affection. |
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consultant (n) |
an expert or a professional person whose job is to give help and advice on a particular subject |
She's a design consultant. |
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consultant (n, 2) |
a senior doctor in a hospital who is an expert in a particular medical subject |
She's a consultant cardiologist. |
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effective (adj) |
someone/something that is effective works well and produces the result that was intended |
Humor is often far more effective than shouting. |
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efficient (adj) |
someone/ something that is efficient works well and produces good results by using the available time, money, supplies, etc in the most effective way |
The new machine is far more efficient than the old one. |
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executive (n) |
a senior manager in a buisness or other organisation |
We've arranged a meeting with some of the company's top executives. |
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fire (v) |
to make someone leave their job, sometimes as a punishment |
She was fired for refusing to comply with safety regulations. |
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headhunt (v) |
to try to persuade someone to leave their job and go to work for another company |
He was headhunted by a large electronics company. |
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leave (n) |
a period of time away from your job or the armed forces |
Tony, who had been granted leave, was home for several weeks. |
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marketing (n) |
the ways in which a company encourages people to buy its products by deciding on price, type of customer and advertising policy |
Jim, come and meet the film's new director of marketing. |
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multinational (n) |
a large company that has offices, shops or factories in several countries |
My uncle works for a large multinational. |
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multinational (adj) |
a multinational company or buisness has offices, shops or factories in several countries |
My uncle works for a large multinational corporation. |
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private sector (n phr) |
all the buisnesses , industries and services that are not owned or managed by the government |
There is less job security in the private sector. |
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promotion (n) |
a move to a higher level in a company, institution or sport |
We try to fill our executive positions by promotion from within. |
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promotion (n, 2) |
the activity of encouraging or supporting something |
The campaign is concerned with the promotion of health. |
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promotion (n, 3) |
the process of attracting people's attention to a product or event, for example by advertising |
The government's planning to introduce a ban on the promotion of tobacco products. |
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prospects (n pl) |
the possibility that something will happen, especially something good |
The prospects for employment in the technology sector are especially good right now. |
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public sector (n phr) |
the industries and services, for example schools and hospitals, that are supported by tax money and controlled by the government of a country |
The typical member of Parliament has worked elsewhere in the public sector. |
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recruit (n) |
a new member of a military force or an organisation, especially someone who has recently joined |
She's responsible for training new recruits. |
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recruit (v) |
to get someone to work in a company or join an organisation |
We won't be recruiting again until next year. |
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recruit (v) |
to get someone to help you do something |
The club has recruited volunteers to help. |
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redundant (adj) |
if someone is redundant, they have been told they must leave their job because they're no longer needed |
Five thousand miners were made redundant when the tin market collapsed. |
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sack (v) |
to tell someone they can no longer work at their job |
He was sacked after repeatedly arriving late at work. |
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strike (n) |
a period of time during which people refuse to work, as a protest about pay or conditions of work |
A strike by transport workers was held on 12th August. |
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strike (v) |
to refuse to work for a period of time as a protest about your pay or conditions of work |
Pilots were striking for a 6% salary increase. |
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union (n) |
an organisation that represents the workers in a particular industry and tries to improve pay, conditions, etc. |
We encourage all employees to join a union. |
