resort to sth phrasal verb
to do something that you do not want to do because you cannot find any other way of achieving something
I had to resort to violence/threats to get my money.
[ + -ing verb ] When she didn't answer the telephone, I resorted to standing outside her window and calling up to her.
as a last resort ( UK also in the last resort )
if all other methods fail
British police are supposed to use guns only as a last resort.
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compensate
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/ˈkɒm.pən.seɪt/verb PAY MONEY
1. [ T ] to pay someone money in exchange for something that has been lost or damaged or for some problem
Victims of the crash will be compensated for their injuries.
verb EXCHANGE
2. [ I ] to provide something good or useful in place of something or to make someone feel better about something that has failed or been lost or missed
Nothing will ever compensate for his lost childhood.
His enthusiasm more than compensates for his lack of experience.
I took her swimming to compensate for having missed out on the cinema.
We were late and I was driving fast to compensate.
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a remedy
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/ˈrem.ə.di/ noun [ C ]
1. a successful way of curing an illness or dealing with a problem or difficulty
an effective herbal remedy for headaches
The best remedy for grief is hard work.
verb [ T ] formal
to do something to correct or improve something that is wrong
This mistake must be remedied immediately.
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astonishing
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/əˈstɒn.ɪ.ʃɪŋ/ adjective
very surprising
Her first novel enjoyed an astonishing success.
[ + to infinitive ] It's astonishing to think that only a few years ago Communism dominated eastern Europe.
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sake
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/seɪk/ noun HELP
1. for the sake of sb /for sb's sake
in order to help or bring advantage to someone
Please do it, for David's sake.
Their parents only stayed together for the sake of the children.
I hope for both our sakes that you're right!
noun REASON
2. for the sake of sth /for sth's sake
because of, or for the purpose of something
Let's not disagree for the sake of (= because of) a few pounds.
noun EMPHASIS
3. for goodness'/God's/Pete's/heaven's, etc. sake
used to emphasize requests or orders when you are angry or have lost patience
For goodness' sake don't let her know I told you!
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upheaval
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/ʌpˈhiː.v ə l/ noun [ C or U ]
(a) great change, especially causing or involving much difficulty, activity or trouble
Yesterday's coup brought further upheaval to a country already struggling with famine.
It would cause a tremendous upheaval to install a different computer system.
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liberate
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/ˈlɪb. ə r.eɪt/ verb [ T ]
1. to help someone or something to be free
They said they sent troops in to liberate the people/the country from a dictator.
2. humorous to steal something
She liberated those spoons from a restaurant last week.
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harness
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/ˈhɑː.nəs/ noun [ C ]
a piece of equipment, with straps and belts, used to control or hold in place a person, animal or object
a safety harness
a baby harness
verb [ T ]
1. to put a harness on a horse, or to connect a horse to a vehicle using a harness
2. to control something, usually in order to use its power
There is a great deal of interest in harnessing wind and waves as new sources of power.
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tangible
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/ˈtæn.dʒə.bl ̩/ adjective
real or not imaginary; able to be shown, touched or experienced
We need tangible evidence if we're going to take legal action.
Other tangible benefits include an increase in salary and shorter working hours.
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subsequent
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/ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/ adjective
happening after something else
The book discusses his illness and subsequent resignation from the government.
Those explosions must have been subsequent to our departure, because we didn't hear anything.
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incredible
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/ɪnˈkred.ɪ.bl ̩/ adjective DIFFICULT TO BELIEVE
1. impossible, or very difficult, to believe
an incredible story
The latest missiles can be fired with incredible accuracy.
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