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How to make an unpopular decision - vocabulary

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    Check the meaning of the verbs and phrases you'll find in the text.
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  • assume (verb) - a) To know something for sure b) To think something is true without proof c) To ask someone for confirmation
    b) to think something is true without proof
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  • uni (noun) - a) Short for university b) A kind of animal c) A musical instrument
    a) short for university
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  • make your mind up (phrase) - a) change your opinion b) decide what to do c) forget something
    b) decide what to do
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  • thrilled (adjective) - a) Very scared b) Very excited and happy c) Very tired
    b) very excite and happy
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  • cover something up (phrasal verb) - a) Hide the truth or information b) Protect something from the rain c) Paint something
    a) hide the truth or information
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  • strain (noun) - a) a type of exercise b) a small cut or injury c) pressure or stress
    c) pressure or stress
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  • pop round (phrase) - a) Visit someone briefly b) Jump in excitement c) Travel far away
    a) visit someone briefly (also pop in, but this mainly means to briefly enter a building)
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  • stubborn (adjective) - a) Changing your opinion easily b) Refusing to change your mind c) Forgetful
    c) refusing to change your mind
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  • stick to your guns (idiom) - a) Keep your opinion even if others disagree b) Avoid conflict c) Agree with everyone
    a) keep your opinion even if others disagree
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  • settle in (phrasal verb) - a) Start working hard b) Move to a new country c) Feel comfortable in a new place or situation
    c) feel comfortable in a new place or situation
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  • a weight lifted off my shoulders (idiom) - a) Getting stronger b) Feeling relieved after a problem is solved c) Feeling tired after carrying something
    b) Feeling relieved after a problem is solved
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  • appeal (verb) - a) To ask for help b) To disagree with someone c) To make something more attractive or interesting
    c) To make something more attractive or interesting
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  • on the edge of your seat (idiom) - a) very tired b) feeling very excited or nervous while watching/hearing something c) falling asleep
    b) feeling very excited or nervous while watching/listening to something
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  • drop out (phrasal verb) - a) study harder b) join a new club c) leave a course or activity before finishing
    c) leave a course or activity before finishing
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  • fulfilled (adjective) - a) feeling hungry b) feeling satisfied and happy because you're doing something meaningful c) feeling bored
    b) feeling satisfied and happy because you're doing something meaningful
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