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19. Wheelbarrow /ˈwiːlbærəʊ/ (n) a  large open container with a wheel and two handles that you use outside to carry things
Eg: She took the chest home in a wheelbarrow.

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18. Lust /lʌst/ (n)  very strong sexual desire, especially when love is not involved
Eg: Their affair was driven by pure lust.

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17. Decipher /dɪˈsaɪfə(r)/ (v) to convert something written in code into normal language
Eg: They were able to decipher the French military codes.

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16. Tape /teɪp/ (n) a long, narrow piece of material with a sticky substance on one side that is used for sticking things together
Eg: Fit the carpet using double-sided tape.

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15. Booth /buːð/ (v) a small place with walls or sides where you can do something privately, for example make a phone call or vote
Eg: a phone booth

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14. Tug /tʌɡ/ (v) to pull something hard, often several times
Eg: She tugged at his sleeve to get his attention.

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13. Suicidal /ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdl/ (a) ​people who are suicidal feel that they want to kill themselves
Eg: On bad days I even felt suicidal.

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12. Witness /ˈwɪtnəs/ (n) a person who sees something happen and is able to describe it to other people
Eg: He failed to interview a key witness.

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11. Abortion /əˈbɔːʃn/ (n)  the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
Eg: a woman’s right to abortion

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10. Counsel /ˈkaʊnsl/ (n) advice, especially given by older people or experts; a piece of advice
Eg: Listen to the counsel of your elders.

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9. refrain /rɪˈfreɪn/ (v) to stop yourself from doing something, especially something that you want to do
Eg: They appealed to the protesters to refrain from violence.

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8. Drastic /ˈdræstɪk/ (a) extreme in a way that has a sudden, serious or violent effect on something

Eg: The government is threatening to take drastic action.

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7. Spiral /ˈspaɪrəl/ (n) a shape or design, consisting of a continuous curved line that winds around a central point, with each curve further away from the centre

Eg: The birds circled in a slow spiral above the house.

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6. Ache /eɪk/ (v) to feel a continuous pain that is not severe

Eg: I'm aching all over.

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5. Bearable /ˈbeərəbl/ (a) a person or thing that is bearable can be accepted or dealt with

Eg: She was the only thing that made life bearable.

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4. Illumination /ɪˌluːmɪˈneɪʃn/ (n)  light or a place that light comes from
Eg: The only illumination in the room came from the fire.

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3. Blurry /ˈblɜːri/ (a) without a clear outline; not clear
Eg: blurry, distorted photographs

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2. Carnival ˈkɑːnɪvl/ a public festival, usually one that happens at a regular time each year, that involves music and dancing in the streets, for which people wear brightly coloured clothes

Eg: There is a local carnival every year.

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1. Reputation /ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/ (n) the opinion that people have about what somebody/something is like, based on what has happened in the past

Eg:  She soon established a reputation as a first-class cook.

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14. Nod /nɒd/ (v)  if you nod, nod your head or your head nods, you move your head up and down to show agreement, understanding, etc.
Eg: I asked him if he would help me and he nodded.

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13. Melodramatically /ˌmelədrəˈmætɪkli/ (adv)  ​in a way that is full of exciting and extreme emotions or events; in an exaggerated reaction to something

Eg: He flung my gift melodramatically across the room.

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12. Comical /ˈkɒmɪkl/ (a) ​funny, especially because it is strange or silly

Eg: He is a faintly comical figure who fears being made fun of.

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11. yelid /ˈaɪlɪd/ (n) either of the pieces of skin above and below the eye that cover it when you blink or close the eye
Eg: She lifted one eyelid to see what he was doing.

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10. Withering /ˈwɪðərɪŋ/ (a) (of a look, remark, etc.) intended to make somebody feel silly or ashamed
Eg: She gave him a withering look.

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9. Diner /ˈdaɪnə(r)/ (n) a person eating a meal, especially in a restaurant
Eg: a restaurant capable of seating 100 diners

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8. Cord /kɔːd/ (n)  strong thick string or thin rope; a piece of this
Eg: a piece/length of cord

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7. Squint /skwɪnt/ (v) to look at something with your eyes partly shut in order to keep out bright light or to see better
Eg: She was squinting through the keyhole.

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6. Stow /stəʊ/ (v)  to put something in a safe place

Eg: she found a seat, stowed her backpack and sat down.

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6. Snicker /ˈsnɪkə(r)/ (v)  to laugh in a quiet unpleasant way, especially at something rude or at somebody’s problems or mistakes
Eg: Although his friends snickered, they were still impressed.

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5. Malted /ˈmɔːltɪd/ (a) ​having been made into malt
Eg: malted barley

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4. Frown /fraʊn/ (v) to make a serious, angry or worried expression by bringing your eyebrows closer together so that lines appear on your forehead

Eg: She frowned with concentration

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3. Unscrew /ˌʌnˈskruː/ (v) to remove something by twisting or turning it; to be removed in this way
Eg: I can't unscrew the lid of this jar.

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2. Tub /tʌb/ (n) a large round container without a lid (= cover), used for washing clothes in, growing plants in, etc.

Eg:There were tubs of flowers on the balcony

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9. Grope /ɡrəʊp/ (v) to try and find something that you cannot see, by feeling with your hands
Eg: He groped around in the dark for his other sock.

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8. Stumble /ˈstʌmbl/ (n) a  problem or temporary failure when you are on the way to achieving something

Eg: There were good reasons for the team's first-round stumble against Los Angeles

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7. Cuff /kʌf/ (n)  the lower end of a coat or shirt sleeve at the wrist
Eg: a collar and cuffs of white lace

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6. Frustration /frʌˈstreɪʃn/ (n) the feeling of being frustrated
Eg: She couldn't stand the frustration of not being able to help.

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5. Hallway /ˈhɔːlweɪ/ (n) a space or passage inside the entrance or front door of a building
Eg: He hurried them along the narrow, dark hallway.

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4. Intrigue /ɪnˈtriːɡ/ (v)  to make somebody very interested and want to know more about something
Eg:  The idea intrigued her.

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3. Anticipation /ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/ (n) ​the fact of seeing that something might happen in the future and perhaps doing something about it now

Eg: He bought extra food in anticipation of more people coming than he'd invited

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2. Cradle /ˈkreɪdl/ (n) a small bed for a baby that can be pushed gently from side to side
Eg:a small bed for a baby that can be pushed gently from side to side

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1. Dampen /ˈdæmpən/ (v) to make something slightly wet
Eg: He dampened his hair to make it lie flat.

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14. salivate /ˈsælɪveɪt/ (v) to produce more saliva in your mouth than usual, especially when you see or smell food

Eg: He was salivating over the thought of the million dollars.

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13. flaw /flɔː/ (n) a mistake in something that means that it is not correct or does not work correctly
Eg: The argument is full of fundamental flaws.

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12. perked up (phrasal verb)  to become or to make somebody become more cheerful or lively, especially after they have been ill or sad
Eg:He soon perked up when his friends arrived.

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11. flinch /flɪntʃ/ (v) to make a sudden movement with your face or body as a result of pain, fear, surprise, etc.
Eg: He met my gaze without flinching.

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10. bluff /blʌf/ (v)  to try to make somebody believe that you will do something that you do not really intend to do, or that you know something that you do not really know

Eg: I don't think he'll shoot—I think he's just bluffing

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9. pistol /ˈpɪstl/ (n) a small gun that you can hold and fire with one hand
Eg: The assassin shot the two men with a 9mm automatic pistol.

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8. steering wheel /ˈstɪərɪŋ wiːl/ (n) the wheel that the driver turns to control the direction that a vehicle goes in
Eg: He grabbed the steering wheel from her to prevent the car going off the road

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7. Escapade /ˈeskəpeɪd/ (n) an exciting adventure (often one that people think is dangerous or stupid)
Eg: Isabel’s latest romantic escapade

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6. Rescue /ˈreskjuː/ (v) to save somebody/something from a dangerous or harmful situation

Eg: The woman was rescued from her burning home by firefighters.

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5. Recite /rɪˈsaɪt/ (v) to say a poem, piece of literature, etc. that you have learned, especially to an audience

Eg: Each child had to recite a poem to the class.

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4. Parody /ˈpærədi/ (v) a piece of writing, music, acting, etc. that deliberately copies the style of somebody/something in order to be humorous
Eg: His personality made him an easy subject for parody.

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3. Confront /kənˈfrʌnt/ (v)  (of problems or a difficult situation) to appear and need to be dealt with by somebody
Eg: What is to be done about the economic problems confronting the country?

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2. Curriculum /kəˈrɪkjələm/ (n) the subjects that are included in a course of study or taught in a school, college, etc.
Eg: The school curriculum should be as broad as possible.

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1. Dissect /dɪˈsekt/ (v) to cut up a dead person, animal or plant in order to study it

Eg: The biology students had to dissect a rat.

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10. Numb /nʌm/ (a) if a part of your body is numb, you cannot feel anything in it, for example because of cold

Eg: I've just been to the dentist and my face is still numb.

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9. Damp /dæmp/ (a) slightly wet, often in a way that is unpleasant

Eg:  The cottage was cold and damp.

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8. Stagger /ˈstæɡə(r)/ (n) ​a weak unsteady way of walking, as if you are about to fall

Eg: to walk with a stagger

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7. drag /dræɡ/ (v)  to pull somebody/something along with effort and difficulty
Eg: The sack is too heavy to lift—you’ll have to drag it.

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6. tangle /ˈtæŋɡl/ (n) a twisted mass of threads, hair, etc. that cannot be easily separated
Eg: Her hair was a mass of tangles.

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5. grip /ɡrɪp/ (n) an act of holding somebody/something tightly; a particular way of doing this
Eg: She tried to get a grip on the icy rock.

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4. glaze /ɡleɪz/ (v)  glaze (over) if a person’s eyes glaze or glaze over, the person begins to look bored or tired

Eg: A lot of people's eyes glaze over if you say you are a feminist.

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3. jagged /ˈdʒæɡɪd/ (a) with rough, pointed, often sharp edges

Eg: jagged rocks/peaks/edges

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2. porch /pɔːtʃ/ (n) a small area at the entrance to a building, such as a house or a church, that is covered by a roof and often has walls

Eg: She stood in the porch and rang the doorbell.

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1. Ignition /ɪɡˈnɪʃn/ (n)  the electrical system of a vehicle that makes the fuel begin to burn to start the engine; the place in a vehicle where you start this system

Eg: to turn the ignition on/off

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4. coincidence /kəʊˈɪnsɪdəns/ (n)  the fact of two things happening at the same time by chance, in a surprising way

Eg: What a coincidence! I wasn't expecting to see you here.

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3. flicker /ˈflɪkə(r)/ (v) (of a light or a flame) to keep going on and off as it shines or burns

Eg: The lights flickered and went out

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2. intersection /ˈɪntəsekʃn/ (n) a place where two or more roads, lines, etc. meet or cross each other

Eg: Traffic lights have been placed at all major intersections.

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1. Crumple /ˈkrʌmpl/ (v) to press or crush something into folds; to become pressed, etc. into folds

Eg: She crumpled the letter up into a ball and threw it on the fire.

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5. Crawl /krɔːl/ (v) to move forward on your hands and knees or with your body close to the ground

Eg: Our baby is just starting to crawl.

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4. Platform /ˈplætfɔːm/ (n)  the raised flat area next to the track at a train station where you get on or off the train

Eg: The train now standing at platform 1 is for Leeds.

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4. Conspiracy /kənˈspɪrəsi/ (n) a secret plan by a group of people to do something harmful or illegal

Eg: They were charged with conspiracy to murder.

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3. Confidential /ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃl/ (a) meant to be kept secret and not told to or shared with other people

Eg: Your medical records are strictly confidential

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2. Blunt /blʌnt/ (a) without a sharp edge or point

Eg: The police said he had been hit with a blunt instrument

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1. Throb /θrɒb/ (v) (of a part of the body) to feel a series of regular painful movements
Eg: His head throbbed painfully.

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1. Brass /brɑːs/ (n) a bright yellow metal made by mixing copper and zinc; objects made of brass

Eg:solid brass fittings/door handles

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12. Intersection  /ˈɪntəsekʃn/ (n) a place where two or more roads, lines, etc. meet or cross each other

Eg: Traffic lights have been placed at all major intersections.

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11. Collapse /kəˈlæps/ (v)  to fall down or fall in suddenly, often after breaking apart

Eg: The roof collapsed under the weight of snow.

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10. Exhale /eksˈheɪl/ (v) to breathe out the air or smoke, etc. in your lungs
Eg: He sat back and exhaled deeply.

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9. Wary /ˈweəri/ (a) careful when dealing with somebody/something because you think that there may be a danger or problem
Eg: Be wary of strangers who offer you a ride.

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8. Dork /dɔːk/ (n) a stupid or boring person that other people laugh at

Eg: He’s such a dork!

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7. Pinball /ˈpɪnbɔːl/ (n) a game played on a pinball machine, in which the player sends a small metal ball up a sloping board and scores points as it bounces off objects. The player tries to prevent the ball from reaching the bottom of the machine by pressing two buttons at the side.

Eg:

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6. Aura /ˈɔːrə/ (n) a feeling or particular quality that is very easy to notice and seems to surround a person or place

Eg: She always has an aura of confidence

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5. Quirky /ˈkwɜːki/ (a) (of an aspect of somebody's personality or behaviour) a little strange

Eg: a quirky sense of humour

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4. Scalpel /ˈskælpəl/ (n) a small sharp knife used by doctors in medical operations

Eg: The surgeon made the first incision with a wide-bladed scalpel.

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3. Sarcasm /ˈsɑːkæzəm/ (n) a way of using words that are the opposite of what you mean in order to be unpleasant to somebody or to make fun of them

Eg: That will be useful,’ she snapped with heavy sarcasm

Sarcastic /sɑːˈkæstɪk/ (a) showing or expressing sarcasm
Eg: sarcastic comments

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2. Squirm /skwɜːm/ (v) to move around a lot making small twisting movements, because you are nervous, uncomfortable, etc.
Eg: she squirmed out side the test room

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1. Goofy /ˈɡuːfi/ (a) silly; stupid

Eg: a goofy grin

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18. Lumberjack /ˈlʌmbədʒæk/ (n) (especially in the US and Canada in the past) a person whose job is cutting down trees or cutting or transporting wood

Eg:

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17. Electives /ɪˈlektɪv/ (n) a course or subject at a college or school that a student can choose to do

Eg: Students can choose from a range of electives offered by the science department.

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16. Errand /ˈerənd/ (n) a job that you do for somebody that involves going somewhere to take a message, to buy something, deliver goods, etc.

Eg: He often runs errands for his grandmother.

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15. Tossing /tɒs/ (v)  to throw something lightly or carelessly
Eg: I tossed the book aside and got up

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14. Holler/ˈhɒlə(r)/ (v) to shout loudly

Eg:  Don't holler at me!

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13. Whoop /wuːp/ (n) a loud shout expressing joy, excitement, etc.

Eg: whoops of delight

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12. Peppy /ˈpepi/ (a) lively and full of energy or enthusiasm

Eg: a peppy advertising jingle

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11. Proceed /prəˈsiːd/ (v)  to continue doing something that has already been started; to continue being done

Eg: We're not sure whether we still want to proceed with the sale.

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10. Nocturnal /nɒkˈtɜːnl/ (a) ​(of animals) active at night

Eg: These animals are strictly nocturnal.

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9. Absurdity /əbˈsɜːdəti/ (n) ​the fact of being extremely silly and not logical and sensible

Eg: It was only later that she could see the absurdity of the situation.

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8. Chauffeur /ˈʃəʊfə(r)/ (n) a person whose job is to drive a car, especially for somebody rich or important

Eg: His chauffeur was waiting in the street outside.