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barrister
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Definition: (UK) a person called to the bar and entitled to practise as an advocate, particularly in the higher courts
ETV1 Word List - 051-100
ETV1 Word List - 50 Word set Front: Word - Back: Definition
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be/feel under the weather
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Definition: feeling ill
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beg the question
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Definition: 1) (of a fact or action) to raise a point that has not been dealt with; invite an obvious question, 2) to assume the truth of an argument or proposition to be proved, without arguing it
Card 4
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benign
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Definition: of a gentle disposition, showing kindness and gentleness
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bigotry
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Definition: 1) intolerance toward those who hold different opinions from oneself, 2) having and expressing strong, unreasonable beliefs and disliking other people who have different beliefs or a different way of life
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bipartisan
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Definition: of or involving the agreement or cooperation of two political parties that usually oppose each other's policies
Card 7
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bleak
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Definition: empty, not welcoming or attractive, cold and unpleasant, little or no hope for the future
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blithely
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Definition: 1) in a way that shows a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper, 2) in a happy or carefree manner
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blue-collar
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Definition: relating to manual work or workers, particularly in industry
Card 10
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blueprint
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Definition: 1) a design plan, a detailed drawing, 2) a model, plan or template
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bluster
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Definition: 1) to talk in a loud, aggressive, or indignant way with little effect, 2) (of a storm, wind, or rain) blow or beat fiercely and noisily
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boisterous
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Definition: (of a person, event or behaviour) noisy, energetic, full of life and cheerful
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bolster
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Definition: to support, to strengthen
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bona fide
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Definition: genuine; real
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brazen
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Definition: 1) bold and without shame, 2) made of brass, 3) harsh in sound
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brevity
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Definition: 1) concise and exact use of words in writing or speech, 2) shortness of duration
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brittle
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Definition: 1) something easy to break, 2) an unstable mood or situation, 3) a loud, short and sharp sound
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brood
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Definition: think deeply about something that makes one unhappy, angry, or worried
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burgeon
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Definition: to grow and flourish
Card 20
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by and large
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Definition: everything considered
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