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Nov. 3, 2013 Taiwan negotiating with Seoul TV station over
Nov. 3, 2013 Taiwan negotiating with Seoul TV station over tilapia report 1. transaction (n.) a business deal or action, such as buying or selling s...

Nov. 5, 2013 Blackberry abandons sell-off plan 1. spiral (n.)
Nov. 5, 2013 Blackberry abandons sell-off plan 1. spiral (n.) a process, usually a harmful one, in which something gradually but continuously gets w...

Dec. 3, 2013 Marathon swim 1. gruelling (a.) extremely
Dec. 3, 2013 Marathon swim 1. gruelling (a.) extremely tiring and difficult, needing great effort and determination: -A gruelling journey of 1,5...

Nov. 20, 2013 Obama urges to new Iran sanction 1. take a hard
Nov. 20, 2013 Obama urges to new Iran sanction 1. take a hard line (with someone): to be firm with someone; to have a firm policy for dealing with s...

Oct. 7, 2013 Miao Ke-li wins Golden Bell award for Best
Oct. 7, 2013 Miao Ke-li wins Golden Bell award for Best Actress 1. edge out: to beat someone in something such as a competition or election by a sma...

Sept. 19, 2013 The Ultimate Hip, Bum, Thigh workout! 1. bum
Sept. 19, 2013 The Ultimate Hip, Bum, Thigh workout! 1. bum (n.) the part of your body that you sit on (syn: botton): 2. circuit (n.) a regular tri...

Oct. 21, 2013 Taiwans SYM scooters highly popular in EI
Oct. 21, 2013 Taiwans SYM scooters highly popular in EI Salavador: embassy 1. novelty (n.) the excitement or interest that something new or unusual ...