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English 25 Public

Travelling, Elipsis, Emphasis, Avoiding Repetition

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courteous and pleasant, sociable, easy to speak to; good-natured

affable

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to influence something such as a belief, opinion etc. and make it develop in a particular way

to shape someone's opinion

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What is the meaning of "get/go off the beaten track"?

to go to places tourists don't normally go, somewhere different, unusual

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Who is a "discerning traveller"? Are you like that?

a traveller that has good taste and judgement, especially about style and quality

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large crowds of people (in a negative way)

hordes of people

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What is the meaning of "awe-inspiring"?

giving a feeling of respect and amazement

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How do we describe a tour/programme which no other holiday programme can match the same/beat?

unrivalled

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To enjoy an experience, activity, or feeling as much as you can and for as long as you can

to savour

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a journey you'll never be able to forget

a trip of a lifetime

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The meaning of "go from strength to strength"

become better and better, continually improve in some abilities or competences

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Meaning "see eye to eye with someone"

to agree or see things the same way

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This village is surrounded by majestic mountains. Another word for "surrounded by"

flanked by

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Two meanings of "smouldering"

1) fire which is burning with little smoke and no flame; 2) feelings which are strong but you do not fully express them

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when smth meets your expectations or lives up to them

fulfil your expectations of smth

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to be amazed by smth ( verb and adjective + prepositions should be said)

to marvel at; marvelled at smth

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an _____ coincidence/similarity

uncanny

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