TO DARE

TO DARE

• We knew that she was wrong, but nobody dared to tell her. She doesn't like to be criticised.
• If you dare tell anyone about my secret, I will kill you!

ABSENCE

ABSENCE

• I asked my neighbours to look at my house during my absence.
• Your absence last week does not justify your not being prepared for today's classes.

WING

WING

• The falcon unfolded its wings and flew away.
• We found a lying bird. One of its wings was hurt and it couldn't fly for a month.

AGAINST

AGAINST

• Students discussed the arguments for and against capital punishment during the lecture.
• Our team is playing against the best team in Manchester next week.

TO CLIMB

TO CLIMB

• She is so small that she has to climb up the ladder to reach the books from the upper shelf.
• I used to climb trees when I was a child.

TO DISAPPOINT

TO DISAPPOINT

• The king was disappointed at losing the battle.
• I was disappointed to hear that she had failed her driving test again.

TO EXCUSE

TO EXCUSE

• Please excuse my bad behavior last night. I just drank too much.
• I can't excuse him for his being rude. It's unbearable!

TO AVOID

TO AVOID

• A healthy diet will help you avoid many diseases.
• He left the house to avoid answering his mum's questions.

TO BELONG

TO BELONG (V): to be owed by somebody; to be in the right place

• This bike belongs to me. Give it to me or I'll call the police!
• They are different than me. I don't really feel I belong here.

NASTY

NASTY (adj): unpleasant, unkind

• What nasty weather! I'd rather stay at home today.
• Tom and Jenny have many problems with their nasty child.