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• Resume
start again
People wonder when normal life will resume after coronavirus.
Full office working is not expected to resume for a long time.
Edge
moves slowly
As summer edges closer, people are thinking about their holidays.
Economists say we are edging towards a cash-free economy.
Back
give support
Some people are surprised the prime minister decided to back his advisor.
The union won't back the latest pay offer.

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dear
costing a lot
Don't you think that two pounds for a bag of sugar is rather dear?
pricey (informal)
costing a lot of money
The clothes in that shop are a bit pricey. I think I'll just try the market.
bizarre
strange in an unusual, sometimes interesting way
So there I was, interviewing the person who'd been my greatest hero at school. It
was quite bizarre.
weird
strange or unexpected
There were some really weird noises last night. Do you think this house might be
haunted!?

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funny or entertaining
There was an amusing article on the how parents are having to ask their young
children to help them switch on their tablets and TVs.
comical
funny in a silly way
The hat on his head made him look quite comical.
⚫ funny
making you laugh
Ouch! Don't laugh. It's not funny!
hilarious
very funny, enough to make you laugh out loud
His jokes were hilarious. I laughed all night.
humorous
funny enough to make you smile
The Queen showed the more humorous side to her nature when she took part in
the James Bond sketch in the 2012 opening ceremony to the Olympics.
priceless
really amusing
The look on his face was priceless when I told him it was me who'd got the job
and not him.

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go viral
spread quickly and widely on the internet through social media
The hashtag Metoo movement went viral in 2017.
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dismantle
break up or stopping from working by gradually reducing its power over a
period of time
These social structures and attitudes need to be dismantled.
disrupt
prevent from continuing
School closures have disrupted children's lives.
Train strikes disrupted our journey home.
uneasy
worrying; anxious
Using public transport during the pandemic makes me feel uneasy.
It's an uneasy experience watching a child learn to ride a bike.
Insomnia
medical condition in which sleeping is difficult
Too much screen time can cause insomnia.
Long-term insomnia can lead to serious illness.

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Whisper
speak quietly, often on purpose, so that only someone very close can hear
what you're saying
She whispered into my ear.
I couldn't hear what the children we whispering about.
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Murmur
speak quietly, often in a low continuous voice, so it's hard to understand
He was murmuring continuously.
'I love you' she murmured in her sleep.
Mumble
speak quietly, often in a low voice, making it difficult understand
I couldn't understand what he was mumbling about.
She was mumbling under her breath.
She is always mumbling and complaining very quietly, so I can't hear!

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Thuggery
violent behaviour
Thuggery can make a peaceful protest turn violent.
There's a long history of thuggery at football competitions.
Clash
Fight
Rival gangs clashed in the street.
Politicians clashing in parliament is part of the democratic process.
• Head off
prevent from happening
With good planning, the worst effects of natural disasters can be headed off.
He headed off a tantrum by buying his son an ice cream.
Spotlight
draw attention to an issue
The football star helped to spotlight child poverty.
The actor was in the spotlight after winning an Oscar for her debut film.
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Benefit
describes something which raises money for a cause
The star organised the benefit track for victims.
The benefit match raised millions for climate change.
• In honor (or: honour) of
to show admiration or respect for someone or something
The prize was given in honor of the writer.
A statue was put up in honor of the activist.