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Frage		Antworten
STYMIE In our search for evidence, we were stymied by the absence of any recent documents. Lernen beginnen		to hinder, impede
EFFIGY Crowds marched through the streets carrying burning effigies of the president. Lernen beginnen		a likeness (usually of a hated person)
FLOUT Many motorcyclists flout the law by not wearing helmets. Lernen beginnen		show contempt, scoff
COGNIZANT Unfortunately, we were not cognizant of the full facts. Lernen beginnen		aware
TURBULENT This has been a turbulent week for the government. Lernen beginnen		unruly, agitated
TERMINATE They terminated my contract in October. Lernen beginnen		to end
FORTHWITH We expect these practices to cease forthwith. Lernen beginnen		immediately
EXACERBATE This attack will exacerbate the already tense relations between the two communities. Lernen beginnen		to irritate, make worse
REVERT Why does the conversation have to revert to money every five minutes? Lernen beginnen		return
OUST Police are trying to oust drug dealers from the city centre. Lernen beginnen		to drive out, eject
IMPLACABLE an implacable enemy Lernen beginnen		cannot be pacified, inexorable
PAROXYSM In a sudden paroxysm of jealousy he threw her clothes out of the window. paroxysms of laughter Lernen beginnen		a fit, sudden outburst
REPREHENSIBLE reprehensible action Lernen beginnen		worthy of blame
JURISDICTION The court has no jurisdiction in cases of this kind. Lernen beginnen		power, range of authority
SKIRMISH There was a short skirmish between the political party leaders when the government announced it was to raise taxes. Lernen beginnen		small fight, brief encounter
HARASS Stop harassing me! Lernen beginnen		to trouble, torment
MONOLITHIC monolithic state-run organizations Lernen beginnen		massively solid
INDIGENT It was his first care to provide for the relief of the indigent, and his first visits were made to the hospitals and poor. Lernen beginnen		poor, needy
ARBITRARY What guided your choice of destination or was it arbitrary? Lernen beginnen		based on whim, dictatorial
FRAY With a third country about to enter the fray, the fighting looks set to continue. Lernen beginnen		a fight

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