jpdb beta

to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring

1

performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact

3

plastic bag

1

to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)

1

lightly; gaping wide; suddenly; unexpectedly

1

fragment; piece

1

to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through

1

misunderstanding

7

as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible

4

secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)

4

unfortunately

1

animal passions; carnal desire; lust

2

to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.); to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of

2

had better; is advisable

1

management studies; business administration (study of)

2

corporate

1

finance

1

many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly

4

postbox; mailbox; post; position; post (e.g. goalpost); post- (e.g. post-Cold War)

1

(school) subject; curriculum; course; item; heading; entry

12

compared with

4

practical; pragmatic; hands-on; nuts and bolts

1

knowledge; information

6

quiz; short test; mini test

1

marking; grading; scoring

2

marks; points; score; number of items; number of articles

4

eighty; 80

1

careless mistake

1

(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate

2

perfect score; full marks; extremely; very; quite

1

forever; endlessly; on and on; meandering; wandering; winding

1

to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to

6

all; every

2

people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various

3

rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence

3

to antagonize; to provoke antipathy

1

to be in danger of; to be liable to

3

French food

1

table manners

4

only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)

1

fork; forkball

4

knife

6

each; respectively

3

index finger; forefinger; second toe

1

to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic

2

hors d'oeuvre

1

to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)

4

(Western) soup

1

muscle; tendon; vein; artery; fiber; fibre; line

1

to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with

2