South Asia hit by flood shortages (10.01.08)

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Global wheat prices are at record high


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cope  /kop/  (copes, coping, coped)
1. VERB
If you cope with a problem or task, you deal with it successfully.
    It was amazing how my mother coped with bringing up three children on less than three pounds a week.
    The problems were an annoyance, but we managed to cope.
    = manage  

2. VERB
If you have to cope with an unpleasant situation, you have to accept it or bear it.
    She has had to cope with losing all her previous status and money.
    = contend  

staple  /stepl/  (staples, stapling, stapled)
1. ADJ : ADJ n
A staple food, product, or activity is one that is basic and important in people's everyday lives.
    The Chinese also eat a type of pasta as part of their staple diet.
    Staple goods are disappearing from the shops.

   Staple is also a noun. N-COUNT
    Fish is a staple in the diet of many Africans.


discontent  /dskntent/  (discontents)
N-UNCOUNT : also N in pl
Discontent is the feeling that you have when you are not satisfied with your situation.
    There are reports of widespread discontent in the capital.
    = dissatisfaction  


spiral  /sparl/  (spirals, spiralling, spiralled)
2. VERB
If something spirals or is spiralled somewhere, it grows or moves in a spiral curve.
    Vines spiraled upward toward the roof.
    A joss stick spiralled smoke.

   Spiral is also a noun. N-COUNT
    Larks were rising in spirals from the ridge.


accuse  /kjuz/  (accuses, accusing, accused)
1. VERB
If you accuse someone of doing something wrong or dishonest, you say or tell them that you believe that they did it.
    He was accusing my mum of having an affair with another man.
    Talk things through in stages. Do not accuse or apportion blame.