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a serious illness caused by a virus called HIV that attacks the body’s ability to resist infection (the abbreviation for ‘Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome’)

To leave someone or something and never return to them.

To accept or act in accordance with a rule or decision.

the fact that somebody/something is able to do something

having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something

To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.

the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage

on the subject of somebody/something; in connection with somebody/something

at or to a higher place or position than something/somebody

In or to a country that is not one's own.

Happening suddenly and unexpectedly.

the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away

not in a place because of illness, etc.

total and complete

used to emphasize that something is completely true

To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.

based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation

Ridiculously unreasonable or illogical.

a large quantity that is more than enough

Existing or occurring in large amounts; plentiful.

Cruel or violent treatment of a person or animal.

connected with education, especially studying in schools and universities

a school or college for special training

to happen faster or earlier; to make something happen faster or earlier

a way of pronouncing the words of a language that shows which country, area or social class a person comes from; how well somebody pronounces a particular language

to take willingly something that is offered; to say ‘yes’ to an offer, invitation, etc.

agreed or approved of by most people in a society

the act of accepting a gift, an invitation, an offer, etc.

the opportunity or right to use something or to see somebody/something

that can be reached, entered, used, seen, etc.

an unpleasant event, especially in a vehicle, that happens unexpectedly and causes injury or damage

by chance; in a way that was not planned

to provide somebody with a room or place to sleep, live or sit

a place to live, work or stay in

to travel or go somewhere with somebody/something

to succeed in doing or completing something

an impressive thing that is done or achieved after a lot of work

according to a rule or the way that somebody says that something should be done

In agreement with or based on something.

in a way that is appropriate to what has been done or said in a particular situation

an arrangement that somebody has with a bank, etc. to keep money there, take some out, etc.

the fact of being responsible for your decisions or actions and expected to explain them when you are asked

responsible for your decisions or actions and expected to explain them when you are asked

a person whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

to gradually get more and more of something over a period of time

the process of gradually increasing or getting more and more of something over a period of time

the state of being exact or correct; the ability to do something with skill and without making mistakes

Correct and free from error; precise.

in a way that is correct and true in every detail

a statement saying that you think a person is guilty of doing something wrong or illegal; the fact of accusing somebody

to say that somebody has done something wrong or is guilty of something

to say that somebody has done something wrong or is guilty of something

to succeed in reaching a particular goal, status or standard, especially by making an effort for a long time

a thing that somebody has done successfully, especially using their own effort and skill

a chemical, usually a liquid, that contains hydrogen and has a pH of less than seven. The hydrogen can be replaced by a metal to form a salt. Acids usually have a bitter sharp taste and can often burn holes in or damage things they touch.

To accept or admit the existence or truth of something.

to gain something by your own efforts, ability or behaviour

the act of getting something, especially knowledge, a skill, etc.

a unit for measuring an area of land; 4 840 square yards or about 4 050 square metres

from one side to the other side of something