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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
to chain
[Verb]

to secure or attach something or someone using a series of connected links

Ex: To prevent any accidents , the heavy machinery was securely chained to the ground during the storm .
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to carefully free something from knots or twists

Ex: Emergency responders worked swiftly to disentangle the trapped bird from the netting .
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mobility
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the ability to move easily or be freely moved from one place, job, etc. to another

Ex: The region 's economic growth is partially due to the mobility of its labor force .
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to leave in a hurry

Ex: As the party ended , they shot off home to beat the traffic .
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to stow
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to carefully and neatly place something in a specific location for safekeeping or organization

Ex: The passengers stowed their belongings under the seats for the bus journey .
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to apply pressure to fit or pass something into or through a tight space

Ex: The movers had to squeeze the couch through the narrow staircase to get it into the living room .
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to arrive at a location or event, often unexpectedly and without prior notice

Ex: The celebrity turned up at the charity event to show support .
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to flock
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to gather in a group

Ex: Shoppers tend to flock to the mall during the holiday season .
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to rip
[Verb]

to tear, cut, or open something forcefully and quickly

Ex: The fierce gusts of wind threatened to rip the tent from its stakes during the camping trip .
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to caper
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to skip or dance about in a lively or playful manner

Ex: During the festival, people of all ages joined in to caper and dance in the streets.
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to fidget
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to make small, restless movements or gestures due to nervousness or impatience

Ex: She tried to stay still during the job interview , but her nerves caused her to fidget uncontrollably .
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to flap
[Verb]

to move with a rapid up-and-down motion

Ex: During the storm , the flag outside the window constantly flapped in the gusty wind .
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to line
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to form a row or be positioned along the edge of something

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to pile
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to lay things on top of each other

Ex: They are piling boxes in the garage for storage .
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to seal
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to close or secure something tightly to prevent access

Ex: The preservationist carefully sealed the ancient documents in archival sleeves to protect them from moisture .
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to slap
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to apply or put something quickly and forcefully on a surface

Ex: The barber slapped shaving cream onto the man 's face before shaving .
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to stack
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to arrange items on top of each other in large quantities

Ex: The construction workers often stack bricks one on top of the other to build walls .
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to apply a white, paint-like mixture to a surface, usually to make it look clean or new

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to breach
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to create an hole or gap in something, allowing access or entry

Ex: To provide access for wildlife , conservationists breached a fence along the migration route .
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to tap
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to hit someone or something gently, often with a few quick light blows

Ex: She has tapped the surface to find hidden compartments in the antique desk .
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to skim
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to move swiftly over a surface, making minimal contact or barely touching it

Ex: In the quiet library , the pages of the open book seemed to skim one another as the gentle breeze swept through the room .
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to scrub
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to clean a surface by rubbing it very hard using a brush, etc.

Ex: After a day of gardening , she scrubs her hands to remove soil and stains .
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to separate and remove what is unwanted or less suitable, often by examining carefully

Ex: The editor sifted out weak arguments in the draft.
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