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  • 61teacher — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ excellent, great, outstanding ▪ competent, good, inspired, popular, skilled ▪ bad …

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  • 62contrive — verb (T) 1 to arrange an event or situation in a clever way, especially secretly or by deceiving people: He managed to contrive a meeting between Janet and her ex boyfriend. 2 formal to succeed in doing something in spite of difficulties:… …

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  • 63in a pinch — in a critical situation; if absolutely necessary * * * in a pinch (US) (or Brit at a pinch) : in a bad situation when help is needed I can help out in a pinch if you need a babysitter. In a pinch, you can substitute another ingredient in the… …

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