briny
adjective
briny water is full of salt, like sea water
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adjective
if a river is high, the water is above its usual level, for example because of heavy rain
adjective
used about the surface of a lake, river, or sea that has a lot of waves, often because the weather is bad
adjective
a swollen river or stream contains more water than normal as a result of heavy rain or snow that has melted
noun
if a river is in flood, it has a lot more water in it than usual and water may rise up over its edges onto the land
if a river is in spate, it is much deeper than usual and the water in it is moving very fast, for example after snow melts in the spring
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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related
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… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything
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