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30 - Day Reading Challenge7 Anathema (n) – something that is strongly disliked or disapproved of
Example: Credit controls are anathema to the government 8 Deter (vb -to prevent someone from doing something or to make someone less enthusiastic about doing something by making it difficult for them to do it
Example: These measures are designed to deter an enemy attack
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Intrepid (adj) – extremely brave and showing no fear of dangerous situations
Example: A team of intrepid explorers
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Desperate (adj) – needing or wanting something very much (B2)
Example: They are desperate for help
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Bombard (v) – to direct so many things at someone, especially to ask them so many questions, that they find it difficult to deal with them
Example: The children bombarded her with questions
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