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UK/ˈtʃiː.ki/ US/ˈtʃiː.ki/

Slightly rude or showing no respect, but often in a funny way.

Example:She's got such a cheeky grin.

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Uncountable,Singular
UK/ˈlɑː.ðər/ US/ˈlæð.ɚ/

A pale, usually white, mass of small bubbles produced especially when soap is mixed with water.

Example:Wet the hair, apply shampoo, and massage into a rich lather.

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Uncountable
UK/ˈɔɪnt.mənt/ US/ˈɔɪnt.mənt/

A thick substance, usually containing medicine, that is put on the skin where it is sore or where there is an injury, in order to cure it.

Example:He received ointment for his flaking skin.

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Regular
UK/spreɪn/ US/spreɪn/

To cause an injury to a joint by a sudden movement.

Example:he sprained her ankle playing squash.

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Regular
UK/ˈnʌz.əl/ US/ˈnʌz.əl/

To touch, rub, or press something or someone gently and/or in a way that shows your love, especially with the head or nose, usually with small repeated movements.

Example:My dog came and nuzzled my foot to try and cheer me up.

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Countable
UK/kɑːf/ US/kæf/

A young cow, or the young of various other large mammals such as elephants and whales.

Example:Little calf does run and leap in field.

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Countable

UK/tʌsk/ US/tʌsk/

Either of the two long, pointed teeth of some animals such as elephants.

Example:Killing an elephant for its tusks is bad and wrong.

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Uncountable

UK /ˈmɔː.nɪŋ/ US/ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

Great sadness felt because someone has died.

Example:Shops were closed as a sign of mourning for the king.

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Regular

UK/klʌtʃ/ US/klʌtʃ/

To take or try to take hold of something or someone tightly, usually in fear, worry, or pain.

Example:Silent and pale, she clutched onto her mother's hand.

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Regular

UK/prɪk/ US/prɪk/

To make a very small hole or holes in the surface of something, sometimes in a way that causes pain.

Example:Prick the skin of the potatoes with a fork before baking them.

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UK/ˈθɔː.ni/ US/ˈθɔːr.ni/

A thorny problem or subject is difficult to deal with.

Example:the thorny issue of illegal inmigration.

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Countable, usually plural

UK/ˈtʃɒp.stɪk/ US/ˈtʃɑːp.stɪk/

One of a pair of narrow sticks that are used for eating East Asian food.

Example:Bamboo chopsticks are easy to hold and make eating sushi a breeze.

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Uncountable

UK/ˈflæt.weər/ US/ˈflæt.wer/

Knives, forks and spoons used for eating food.

Exampe:She inherited porcelain plates and sterling silver flatware.

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Countable or Uncountable
UK/kræmp/ US/kræmp/

A sudden painful tightening in a muscle, often after a lot of exercise, that limits movement.

Example:Several runners needed treatment for cramp and exhaustion.

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Uncountable

UK/duːm/ US/duːm/

Death, destruction, or any very bad situation that cannot be avoided.

Example:A sense of doom hung over the entire country.

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UK/ˈʃəʊ.vɪ.nɪst/ US/ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/

Believing that or behaving as if women are naturally less important, intelligent, or able than men.

Exampe:It is a deeply chauvinist community where the few women who have jobs are ridiculed.

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Countable

UK/ˌlɔːnˈdret/ US/ˌlɑːnˈdret/

A place where you pay to use machines that wash and dry clothes.

Example:The coin-operated launderettes cannot half wash a bundle of clothes.

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Countable ,plural loaves

UK/ləʊf/ US/loʊf/

Bread that is shaped and baked in a single piece and can be sliced for eating.

Example:two loaves of white bread.

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Regular
UK/ˈstɪf.ən/ US/ˈstɪf.ən/

To become firm or more difficult to bend.

Example:His body stiffened in fear.

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UK/ˈræv.ən.əs.li/ US/ˈræv.ən.əs.li/

In an extremely hungry way.

Example:He looked ravenously at the buffet table.

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Countable

UK/ˈbʊtʃ.ər/ US/ˈbʊtʃ.ɚ/

A person who sells meat in a shop.

Example:The butcher prepared a rack of pork.

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Countable

UK/ˈæl.i/ US/ˈæl.i/

A narrow road or path between buildings.

Example:She walked quickly down the alley.

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Countable

UK/skɪt/ US/skɪt/

A short, funny play that makes a joke of something.

Example:I thought the skit on politicians was really funny.

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Countable
UK/ɡeɪt/ US/ɡeɪt/

A part of a fence or outside wall that is fixed at one side and opens and closes like a door, usually made of metal or wooden strips.

Example:He opened the gate for her and she went straight to his arms.

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Singular or Uncountable

UK/dʒɪst/ US/dʒɪst/

The most important pieces of information about something, or general information without details.

Example:We got the gist, but not every word.

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Countable

UK/ˈkɒb.əl/ US/ˈkɑː.bəl/

A rounded stone used on the surface of an old-fashioned road.

Example:The cart rumbled over the cobbles.

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Countable

UK/kəʊv/ US/koʊv/

A curved part of a coast that partly surrounds an area of water.

Example:You have to drive on a dirt road to reach the cove.

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UK/smuːð/ US/smuːð/

Having a surface or consisting of a substance that is perfectly regular and has no holes, lumps, or areas that rise or fall suddenly.

Example:Mix together the butter and sugar until smooth.

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Countable

UK/ˈen.dʒɪn/ US/ˈen.dʒɪn/

A machine that uses the energy from liquid fuel or steam to produce movement.

Example:My car's been having engine trouble recently.

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UK/ˈbʌm.pi/ US/ˈbʌm.pi/

Not smooth.

Example:We drove along a narrow, bumpy road.

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Regular
UK/taɪər/ US/taɪr/

To begin to feel as if you have no energy and want to rest or go to sleep, or to make someone feel this way.

Example:Even walking up the stairs at work tires me these days.

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UK/ˈsnuː.ti/ US/ˈsnuː.t̬i/

Behaving in an unfriendly way because you believe you are better than other people.

Example:She was one of those really snooty sales assistants that you often find in expensive shops.

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Uncountable

UK/əˈmjuːz.mənt/ US/əˈmjuːz.mənt/

The feeling of being entertained or made to laugh.

Example:She looked at him with amusement when he told a joke.

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UK/ˈstɒl.ɪd/ US/ˈstɑː.lɪd/

(of a person) calm and not showing emotion or excitement.

Example:He's a very stolid, serious man.

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Uncountable

UK/ˈtɪf.ɪn/ US/ˈtɪf.ɪn/

A small meal, especially one that you eat in the middle of the day.

Example:I packed a delicious tiffin for my lunch today.

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Countable
UK/ˌaʊtˈsaɪ.dər/ US/ˌaʊtˈsaɪ.dɚ/

A person who is not involved with a particular group of people or organization or who does not live in a particular place.

Example:Outsiders have a glamorized idea of what it is like to work in Hollywood.

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UK/ˈwɪf.ti/ US/ˈwɪf.ti/

A wifty person often forgets or loses things, or does not completely understand serious things.

Example:Her husband was a wifty socialite with no real substance.

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Countable

UK/ʃiːθ/ US/ʃiːθ/

A close-fitting covering to protect something.

Example:The cable has a copper wire surrounded by a plastic sheath.

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Uncountable

UK/ˈheɪ.trɪd/ US/ˈheɪ.trɪd/

An extremely strong feeling of dislike.

Example:The motive for this shocking attack seems to be racial hatred.

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UK/ˈsuː.ðɪŋ/ US/ˈsuː.ðɪŋ/

Making you feel calm.

Example:I put on some nice soothing music.

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Countable

UK/ˈlændˌleɪ.di/ US/ˈlændˌleɪ.di/

A woman who is paid rent by people for the use of a room, building, or piece of land that she owns.

Example:His landlady was a kind, homely woman.

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Regular

UK/fɪz/ US/fɪz/

If a liquid fizzes, it produces a lot of bubbles and makes a continuous s sound.

Example:I could hear the champagne fizz as he poured it into my glass.

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Regular

UK/ˈsɪz.əl/ US/ˈsɪz.əl/

To make a sound like food cooking in hot fat.

Example:The sausages are sizzling in the pan.

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Countable

UK/mʌɡ/ US/mʌɡ/

A large cup with straight sides used for hot drinks.

Example:I made myself a large mug of cocoa.

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Regular
UK/strəʊl/ US/stroʊl/

To walk in a slow relaxed way, especially for pleasure.

Example:An elderly couple strolled hand in hand in the park.

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Regular
UK/trʌdʒ/ US/trʌdʒ/

To walk slowly with a lot of effort, especially over a difficult surface or while carrying something heavy.

Example:I'd had to trudge through the snow.

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Countable
UK/hen/ US/hen/

An adult female chicken, often kept for its eggs.

Example:A hen was singing in the back yard.

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Regular

UK/fledʒ/ US/fledʒ/

(of a young bird) to grow feathers and learn to fly.

Example:The chicks are expected to fledge in August.

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Regular

UK/flaʊt/ US/flaʊt/

To intentionally not obey a rule, law, or custom.

Example:Many motorcyclists flout the law by not wearing helmets.

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Countable

UK/flɔː/ US/flɑː/

A fault, mistake, or weakness, especially one that happens while something is being planned or made, or that causes something not to be perfect.

Example:I returned the material because it had a flaw in it.

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UK/ˈkrʌm.bəl.i/ US/ˈkrʌm.bəl.i/

Breaking easily into small pieces.

Example:bread with a crumbly texture.

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Regular

UK/wiːz/ US/wiːz/

To make a high, rough noise while breathing because of some breathing difficulty.

Example:I could hear the old man behind me wheezing.

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UK/ˈvɜː.dənt/ US/ˈvɝː.dənt/

Covered with healthy green plants or grass.

Example:Much of the region's verdant countryside has been destroyed in the hurricane.

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Countable

UK/rəʊ/ US/roʊ/

A line of things, people, animals, etc. arranged next to each other.

Example:We had seats in the back row of the theatre.

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Countable or Uncountable

UK/kɒd/ US/kɑːd/

A large sea fish that can be eaten, or the meat of this fish.

Example:My son went out in the boat and caught a five-pound cod.

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UK/ˈskɒl.əpt/ US/ˈskɑː.ləpt/

Having an edge consisting of a row of curves.

Examples:With its scalloped edges, the detailing on this dress is beautiful.

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UK/ˈlʌv.iˌdʌv.i/ US/ˈlʌv.iˌdʌv.i/

If two people in a romantic relationship are lovey-dovey, they show their love for each other in public by touching each other and saying loving things.

Example:All my friends were either lovey-dovey couples or single girls.

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Regular
UK/lɪmp/ US/lɪmp/

To walk slowly and with difficulty because of having an injured or painful leg or foot.

Example:Three minutes into the game, Jackson limped off the pitch with a serious ankle injury.

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UK/ˈpliː.dɪŋ/ US/ˈpliː.dɪŋ/

Showing in an emotional way that you want something urgently.

Example:I sent pleading e-mails to the IT department asking for a new computer.

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Countable

UK/kɜːb/ US/kɝːb/

The edge of a raised path nearest the road.

Example:We hit a concrete kerb at 50mph.

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Regular

UK/swuːp/ US/swuːp/

To move very quickly and easily through the air, especially down from a high position in order to attack.

Example:The eagle swooped down to snatch a young rabbit.

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UK/ˈhɒl.əʊ/ US/ˈhɑː.loʊ/

Having a hole or empty space inside.

Example:Hollow blocks are used because they are lighter.

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UK/staʊt/ US/staʊt/

(especially of older people) fat and solid-looking, especially around the waist.

Example:Mrs Blower was the stout lady with the glasses.

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Regular

UK/flʌʃ/ US/flʌʃ/

When you flush, you become red in the face, especially as a result of strong emotions, heat, or alcohol.

Example:The champagne had caused his face to flush.

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UK/plʌmp/ US/plʌmp/

Having a pleasantly soft, rounded body or shape.

Example:plump juicy grapes.

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UK/ɡɪlt/ US/ɡɪlt/

Covered with a thin layer of gold or a substance that is intended to look like it.

Example:a beutiful gilt picture frame.

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Countable or Uncountable

UK/fɜːr/ US/fɝː/

The thick hair that covers the bodies of some animals, or the hair-covered skin(s) of animals, removed from their bodies.

Example:She stroked the rabbit's soft fur.

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UK  /hiːpt/ US  /hiːpt/

(of a spoon or plate) containing as much as possible.

Example:Add a heaped teaspoonful of sugar.

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Countable

UK  /ləˈpel/ US  /ləˈpel/

A strip of cloth that is part of the front of a jacket or coat. It is joined to the collar and folded back onto the chest.

Example:A flower was pinned in his lapel.

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US  /ˈtʃek·ərd/

Having a pattern of different colored squares.

Example:a red and white checkered tablecloth.

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Countable
UK  /ˈstræɡ.lər/ US  /ˈstræɡ.lɚ/

A person or animal that is last in a group to do something or the last to get to or leave a place.

Example:We watched the last of the stragglers come in, three hours after the first runner.

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Countable

UK  /ˈsnəʊ.drɪft/ US  /ˈsnoʊ.drɪft/

A large pile of snow formed by the wind.

Example:His car's stuck in a snowdrift some miles up the road.

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Countable or Uncountable

UK  /ˈkæb.ɪdʒ/ US  /ˈkæb.ɪdʒ/

A large, round vegetable with large green, white, or purple leaves that can be eaten cooked or uncooked.

Example:We had corned beef and cabbage.

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Countable

UK  /ˈplæt.ər/ US  /ˈplæt̬.ɚ/

A large plate used for serving food, or a meal with one type of food served on a large plate.

Example:The waiter came out carrying a huge platter of fruit.

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Countable

UK  /ˈweə.haʊs/ US  /ˈwer.haʊs/

A large building for storing things before they are sold, used, or sent out to shops.

Example:The goods have been sitting in a warehouse for months because a strike has prevented distribution.

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Countable usually plural

UK  /ˈspek.əl/ US  /ˈspek.əl/

A very small mark of a different colour from the area around it, usually found with a large number of other marks of the same type.

Example:A blackbird's egg is blue with brown speckles on it.

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UK  /ˈtep.ɪd/ US  /ˈtep.ɪd/

A tepid reaction is not enthusiastic.

Example:I got a tepid response to my suggestion that we should start work earlier.

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Countable or Uncountable

UK  /ˈkliː.neks/ US  /ˈkliː.neks/

A brand name for a type of thin, soft paper that comes in separate sheets, or one of these sheets.

Example:She dried her eyes with a Kleenex.

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UK  /ɡʌmd/ US  /ɡʌmd/

Sticky or with glue on the surface.

Example:I secured the package with gummed labels.

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UK  /ˈlʊə.rɪd/ US  /ˈlʊr.ɪd/

(especially of a description) shocking because involving violence, sex, or immoral activity.

Example:You can read all the lurid details of the affair in today's paper.

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Countable

UK  /feər/ US  /fer/

The money that you pay for a journey in a vehicle such as a bus or train.

Example:Train fares are going up again.

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Uncountable

UK  /ˈɑː.mər/ US  /ˈɑːr.mɚ/

Strong covering that protects something, especially the body.

Example:Police put on body armour before confronting the rioters.

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Regular

UK  /dæb/ US  /dæb/-bb-

To touch something with quick light touches, or to put a substance on something with quick light touches.

Example:She dabbed at her eyes with a tissue.

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UK  /əˈreɪd/ US  /əˈreɪd/

Dressed in a particular way, especially in beautiful clothes.

Example:She was arrayed in purple velvet.

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UK  /stjuːd/ US  /stuːd/

Cooked slowly in a small amount of liquid.

Example:I prepare a delicious stewed fruit.

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UK  /feɪnt/ US  /feɪnt/

Not strong or clear; slight.

Example:The lamp gave out a faint glow.

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UK  /ˈstʌb.i/ US  /ˈstʌb.i/

short and thick.

Example:He had rather unattractive, stubby fingers.

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UK  /ˈhɪp.li/ US  /ˈhɪp.li/

In a way that is fashionable or looks stylish.

Examle:He was hiply and comfortably dressed in an untucked white shirt over black jeans and brown oxford loafers.

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Regular

UK  /ɡrɑːsp/ US  /ɡræsp/

To quickly take something in your hand(s) and hold it firmly.

Example:The baby suddenly grasped my hand.

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UK  /ˈslɑːn.tɪd/ US  /ˈslæn.t̬ɪd/

Showing information about one person, one side of an argument, etc. in such a positive or negative way that it is unfair.

Example:Slanted media coverage is increasing public support for the war.

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Countable or Uncountable

UK  /ˈpɜː.dʒɪŋ/ US  /ˈpɝː.dʒɪŋ/

The act of getting rid of people from an organization because you do not agree with them.

Example:He then announced a large-scale purging of the federal police.

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Regular

UK  /ˈdʒæb.ər/ US  /ˈdʒæb.ɚ/

To speak or say something quickly in a way that is difficult to understand.

Example:The train was full of people jabbering into their mobile phones and I didn't understood anything.

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Regular

UK  /praɪ/ US  /praɪ/

To try to find out private facts about a person.

Example:As a reporter, I was paid to pry into other people's lives.

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UK  /ˈlʌm.pi/ US  /ˈlʌm.pi/

Covered with or containing lumps.

Example: a lumpy uncomfortable bed.

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UK  /pɪər/ US  /pɪr/

Regular

To look carefully or with difficulty.

Example:When no one answered the door, she peered through the window to see if anyone was there.

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Countable or Uncountable

UK  /mɪŋk/ US  /mɪŋk/

A small animal with valuable fur that is used to make expensive coats, or the fur from this animal.

Example:Rich people wear mink coats.

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UK  /fɔːkt/ US  /fɔːrkt/

With one end divided into two parts.

Example:A snake's forked tongue.

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UK  /ˈsnuː.pi/ US  /ˈsnuː.pi/

Trying to discover things or find out information about someone or something secretly.

Example:In the film she plays a snoopy reporter who is determined to reveal the truth.

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Regular

UK  /uːz/ US  /uːz/

To flow slowly out of something through a small opening, or to slowly produce a thick sticky liquid.

Example:Blood was still oozing out of the wound.

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Regular

UK  /ˈmʌm.bəl/ US  /ˈmʌm.bəl/

To speak quietly and in a way that is not clear so that the words are difficult to understand.

Example:She mumbled something about being too busy.