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full of holes:He wore an old jacket riddled with holes.

an activity that you spend time doing, usually when you are not working:I enjoy outdoor pursuits, like hiking and riding.

of great value because of being rare, expensive, or important:a precious gift

someone's ability to think of clever new ways of doing something:I was impressed by the ingenuity and energy of the contestants.

the action or advantage of using a lever:Using ropes and wooden poles for leverage, they haul sacks of cement up the track.

showing a wish to help or bring advantages to others, even if it results in disadvantage for yourself:I doubt whether her motives for donating the money are altruistic - she's probably looking for publicity.

in a way that protects someone or something against attack or injury:His fists were raised defensively when he spun and spotted the young man opposite.

not now existing:There is concern that the giant panda will soon become extinct.

to improve the quality of something by adding something else:Fertilizer helps to enrich the soil.

to be involved in a difficult situation, especially for a long period of time:The peace talks are mired in bureaucracy.

pleasure or satisfaction, or something which provides this:sexual gratification

very great in amount or level, or extremely good:They were making a tremendous amount of noise last night.

attractive in an exciting and special way:a glamorous woman/outfit

to accept something enthusiastically:This was an opportunity that he would embrace.

improving your mind:Being left in a bar all afternoon with a load of football fans is not the most edifying of experiences.

a combination of sounds or musical notes that are not pleasant when heard together:the jarring dissonance of Klein's musical score

something that you hope to achieve:I've never had any political aspirations.

putting a lot of effort into your work:a conscientious student

to encourage people to like, buy, use, do, or support something:Advertising companies are always having to think up new ways to promote products.

able to express thoughts and feelings easily and clearly, or showing this quality:an intelligent and highly articulate young woman

able to continue over a period of time:That sort of extreme diet is not sustainable over a long period.

a strong wish:Don't you ever have a hankering for a different lifestyle?

to take control of an aircraft or other vehicle during a journey, especially using violence:Two men hijacked a jet travelling to Paris and demanded $125,000.

to cleverly get an advantage over someone, especially a competitor:In the negotiations, he outmanoeuvred his rivals by offering a higher price.

showing understanding, acting in a positive way, and not following old-fashioned or false beliefs:The school has an enlightened policy of teaching boys to cook.

successful, usually by earning a lot of money:In a prosperous country like this, no one should go hungry.

very pleased:a delighted audience

the quality or condition of being generous:Her friends take advantage of (= benefit unfairly from) her generosity.

to bring together; combine:If the new leader does manage to unify his warring party it will be quite an achievement.

a short journey either to take a message or to take or collect something:I'll meet you at six, I've got some errands to do/run first.

someone such as a writer or politician who likes to disagree with other people and express opinions that are unpopular:He is a contrarian who frequently writes controversial opinion pieces.

solving problems in a sensible way that suits the conditions that really exist now, rather than obeying fixed theories, ideas, or rules:In business, the pragmatic approach to problems is often more successful than an idealistic one.

a situation or subject that is being dealt with or considered:She organizes her financial affairs very efficiently.

help and advice about how to do something or about how to deal with problems connected with your work, education, or personal relationships:I've always looked to my father for guidance in these matters.