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UK  /swɒp/ US  /swɑːp/

to give something and be given something else instead.

''When you've finished reading your book, and I've finished mine, can we swap? ''

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UK  /kliːk/ US  /klɪk/

a small group of people who spend their time together and do not welcome other people into that group.

''Our golf club is run by a very unfriendly clique.''

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UK  /æʃ/ US  /æʃ/

the soft grey or black powder that is left after a substance, especially tobacco, coal, or wood, has burned.

''cigarette ash''

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UK  /mʌd/ US  /mʌd/

earth that has been mixed with water.

''The vehicles got bogged down in the heavy mud''

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K  /ˈseɪ.krɪd/ US  /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

considered to be holy and deserving respect, especially because of a connection with a god.

''sacred temples''

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UK  /taɪˈkuːn/ US  /taɪˈkuːn/

a person who has succeeded in business or industry and has become very rich and powerful.

''a business tycoon''

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UK  /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/ US  /ˈpleɪn.t̬ɪf/

someone who makes a legal complaint against someone else in court.

''The plaintiff claimed damages for the financial losses suffered through breach of copyright.''

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UK  /ˈwæɡ.ən/ US  /ˈwæɡ.ən/

a vehicle with four wheels, usually pulled by horses or oxen, used for transporting heavy goods, especially in the past.

''The first white settlers journeyed across America in covered wagons.''

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UK  /sʌm/ US  /sʌm/

an amount of money.

''Huge sums of money are spent on national defence.''

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UK  /strəʊl/ US  /stroʊl/

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

''We could stroll along the beach after dinner.''

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UK  /ɪɡˈnaɪt/ US  /ɪɡˈnaɪt/

to (cause to) start burning or explode

''The fuel spontaneously ignites because of the high temperature and pressure''

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UK  /wɪp/ US  /wɪp/

a piece of leather or rope that is fastened to a stick, used for hitting animals or people.

''She lashed the horses mercilessly with her long whip.''

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UK  /ʃɑːft/ US  /ʃæft/

a pole or rod that forms the handle of a tool or weapon.

''the shaft of a golf club''

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UK  /iˈlæps/ US  /iˈlæps/

If time elapses, it goes past.

''Four years had elapsed since he left college and still he hadn't found a job.''

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UK  /dʒest/ US  /dʒest/

something that is said or done in order to be funny.

''His proposal was no jest - he was completely sincere.''

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UK  /swel/ US /swel/

to become larger and rounder than usual; to (cause to) increase in size or amount.

''It was obvious she had broken her toe, because it immediately started to swell.'

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UK  /ˌref.əˈriː/ US  /ˌref.əˈriː/

a person who is in charge of a sports game and who makes certain that the rules are followed.

''We only lost the game because the referee was biased.''

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UK  /ɡɑːsp/ US  /ɡæsp/

to take a short, quick breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain, or shock.

When she saw the money hidden in the box she gasped in surprise.

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UK  /ˈven.tʃər/ US  /ˈven.tʃɚ/

a new activity, usually in business, that involves risk or uncertainty.

''She advised us to look abroad for more lucrative business ventures.''

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UK  /slæb/ US  /slæb/

a thick, flat piece of a solid substance, such as stone, wood, metal, food, etc., that is usually square or rectangular.

''He ate a whole slab of chocolate.''

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UK   /ɡriːf/ US   /ɡriːf/

very great sadness, especially at the death of someone.

“Her grief at her son's death was terrible”

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UK   /feər/ US   /fer/

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

“Train fares are going up again.”

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UK   /ˈem.bri.əʊ/ US   /ˈem.bri.oʊ/

an animal that is developing either in its mother's womb or in an egg, or a plant that is developing in a seed.

“Between the eighth week of development and birth a human embryo is called a fetus.”

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UK   /ˈluː.tɪŋ/ US   /ˈluː.t̬ɪŋ/

the activity of stealing from shops during a violent event.

“”There were reports of widespread looting as hooligans stampeded through the city centre.””

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UK   /trentʃ/ US   /trentʃ/

a deep hole dug by soldiers and used as
a place from which they can attackthe enemy while being hidden

“The trenches of the First World War“

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UK   /ˈlɪŋ.ɡər/ US   /ˈlɪŋ.ɡɚ/

to take a long time to leave or disappear.

“After the play had finished, we lingered for a while in the bar hoping to catchsight of the actors.”

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UK   /veɪɡ/ US   /veɪɡ/

not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided.

“I do have a vague memory of meetingher many years ago.””

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UK  /ˈdʊə.li/ US  /ˈdʊr.li/

in a way that is unfriendly, unhappy, and very serious.

''Simone said dourly that we were not to eat the croissants as there wouldn't be enough for the guests.''

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UK  /mend/ US  /mend/

to repair something that is broken or damaged.

''Could you mend this hole in my shirt?''

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UK  /wuːnd/ US  /wuːnd/

a damaged area of the body, such as a cut or hole in the skin or flesh made by a weapon

''a gunshot wound''

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UK  /ˈnɪm.bəl/ US  /ˈnɪm.bəl/

quick and exact either in movement or thoughts.

''His nimble mind calculated the answer before I could key the numbers into my computer''

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UK  /bʌntʃ/ US  /bʌntʃ/

a number of things of the same type fastened together or in a close group.

''a bunch of flowers''

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UK  /liˈeɪz/ US  /liˈeɪz/

to speak to people in other organizations, etc. in order to work with them or exchange information with them.

''Our head office will liaise with the suppliers to ensure delivery.''

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K  /ˈpɒk.mɑːk/ US  /ˈpɑːk.mɑːrk/

a small hollow on your skin that is left after a spot caused by a disease, such as chickenpox or smallpox, has healed.

''a face covered with pockmarks''

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UK  /ˈpɒdʒ.i/ US  /ˈpɑː.dʒi/(also mainly US pudgy)

slightly fat.

''a podgy face''

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UK  /ˈdɪd.əl/ US  /ˈdɪd.əl/

to get money from someone in a way that is not honest.

''He diddled me! He said that there were six in a bag, but there were only five.''

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UK  /dæb/ US  /dæb/

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

''She dabbed at her eyes with a tissue.''

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UK  /ˈkeɪ.dʒi/ US  /ˈkeɪ.dʒi/

unwilling to give information.

''He was very cagey about what happened at the meeting''.

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UK  /ˈkæd.i/ US  /ˈkæd.i/

a person who carries the equipment for someone who is playing golf.

''He began as a caddie and worked his way up to head club pro''

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UK  /bɪər/ US  /bɪr/

t

a frame on which a dead body or a coffin is carried before a funeral.
''He would escape, at one point taking the place of a dead body on a bier.''

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UK  /ˈkɪb.əl/ US  /ˈkɪb.əl/

food for animals in the form of hard round balls.

''a bag of dog kibble''

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UK  /ˈstraɪ.dənt/ US  /ˈstraɪ.dənt/

A strident sound is loud, unpleasant, and rough.

''People are put off by his strident voice.''

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UK  /ˈstrʌɡ.əl/ US  /ˈstrʌɡ.əl/

To try very hard to do something when it is difficult or when there are a lot of problems.
''If there is no struggle, there is no progress''

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UK  /ˈsɒk.ɪt/ US  /ˈsɑː.kɪt/

the part of a piece of equipment, especially electrical equipment, into which another part fits.

''an electrical socket''

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UK  /ˈhæŋ.ər/ US  /ˈhæŋ.ɚ/

a curved piece of wire, wood, or plastic on which clothes are hung while they are being stored

''I have a lot of hangers in my closet''

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UK  /ˈæs.et/ US  /ˈæs.et/

a useful or valuable quality, skill, or person.

''He'll be a great asset to the team.''

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UK  /dɑːft/ US  /dæft/

silly or stupid.

''I t was a pretty daft idea anyway''.

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UK  /ˈef.ət/ US  /ˈef.ɚt/

physical or mental activity needed to achieve something.

''If we could all make an effort to keep this office tidier it would help''.

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UK  /stɜːr/ US  /stɝː/-rr-

to mix a liquid or other substance by moving an object such as a spoon in a circular pattern.

''Stir the sauce gently until it begins to boil.''

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UK  /ˈbluː.mɪŋ/ US  /ˈbluː.mɪŋ/

A person who is blooming has a healthy, energetic, and attractive appearance.

''Jo looked really well, positively blooming.''

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UK  /ˈwɪə.ri/ US  /ˈwɪr.i/

very tired, especially after working hard for a long time.

''I think he's a little weary after his long journey.''

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UK  /ɪk/ US  /ɪk/

used to express a feeling of shock or dislike that makes you feel sick.

''Then he kissed her! Ick!''

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UK  /ˈfɜː.vənt/ US  /ˈfɝː.vənt/
(also fervid, UK/ˈfɜː.vɪd/ US/fɝː.vɪd/)

used to describe beliefs that are strongly and sincerely felt or people who have strong and sincere beliefs.

''It is his fervent hope that a peaceful solution will soon be found.''

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UK  /ˈmaɪnd.ləs/ US  /ˈmaɪnd.ləs/

stupid and meaning nothing

''pop songs with mindless lyrics''

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UK  /ˈʌp.ʃɒt/ US  /ˈʌp.ʃɑːt/

something that happens as a result of other actions, events, or decisions.

''The upshot of the discussions is that there will be no layoffs.''

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UK  /rɪˈlʌk.tənt/ US  /rɪˈlʌk.tənt/

not wanting to do something and therefore slow to do it:

''Many parents feel reluctant to talk openly with their children''

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UK  /ɜːdʒ/ US  /ɝːdʒ

a strong wish, especially one that is difficult or impossible to control.

''The urge to steal is very strong in some of these young men''.

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UK  /hiːp/ US  /hiːp/

an untidy pile or mass of things.

''a heap of clothes''

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UK  /hedʒ/ US  /hedʒ/

a line of bushes or small trees planted very close together, especially along the edge of a garden, field, or road.

''a privet hedge''

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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.

''She stroked the rabbit's soft fur.''

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UK  /ʌpˈruːt/ US  /ʌpˈruːt/

to pull a plant including its roots out of the ground:

Hundreds of mature trees were uprooted in the storm.

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UK  /ˈjuː.sɪdʒ/ US  /ˈjuː.sɪdʒ/

the way something is treated or used.

''Sports equipment is designed to withstand hard usage.''

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UK  /ˈʌʃ.ər/ US  /ˈʌʃ.ɚ/

to show someone where they should go, or to make someone go where you want them to go.

''She ushered us into her office and offered us coffee.''

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UK  /dæʃ/ US  /dæʃ/

to go somewhere quickly.

''The dog ran off, and she dashed after him.''

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UK  /hiːd/ US  /hiːd/

to pay attention to something, especially advice or a warning.

''The airline has been criticized for failing to heed advice about lack of safety routines.''

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UK  /ˈruːθ.ləs/ US  /ˈruːθ.ləs/

not thinking or worrying about any pain caused to others; cruel.

''a ruthless dictator''

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UK  /səˈfaɪs/ US  /səˈfaɪs/

to be enough.

''I'm taking $400 - I think that should suffice.''

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UK  /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/ US  /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

a thief with a weapon, especially one of a group living in the countryside and stealing from people travelling through the area.

''The brigand shouted again, but still we advanced''

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UK  /ˈbeɪ.sən/ US  /ˈbeɪ.sən/

an open, round container shaped like a bowl with sloping sides, used for holding food or liquid:

''a pudding basin''

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UK  /səbˈdʒuː/ US  /səbˈduː/

to reduce the force of something, or to prevent something from existing or developing.

''The fire burned for eight hours before the fire crews could subdue it.''

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UK  /rɪˈdʒɔɪn.dər/ US  /rɪˈdʒɔɪn.dɚ/

a quick and often angry or humorous answer.

''She always has a witty rejoinder for any question.''

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UK  /streɪt/ US  /streɪt/

a narrow area of sea that connects two larger areas of sea.

''the Straits of Gibraltar''

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UK  /ˈʌp.ɪ.ti/ US  /ˈʌp.ə.t̬i/

An uppity person behaves in an unpleasant way because they think that they are more important than they really are.

''He got very uppity when his fashion designs were criticized''

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UK  /fəʊ/ US  /foʊ/

an enemy.

''The two countries have united against their common foe''

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UK  /ˈɡɑːst.li/ US  /ˈɡæst.li/

unpleasant and shocking

''Today's newspaper gives all the ghastly details of the murder''

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UK  /ˈlæv.ɪʃ/ US  /ˈlæv.ɪʃ/

large in quantity and expensive or impressive.

''lavish gifts/promises''

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UK  /lætʃ/ US  /lætʃ/

a fastening device for a door or gate

''lock the door with a latch''

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UK  /ˈfren.zi/ US  /ˈfren.zi/

uncontrolled and excited behaviour or emotion that is sometimes violent.

''In a frenzy of rage she hit him.''

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UK  /bɪˈstəʊ/ US  /bɪˈstoʊ/

to give something as an honour or present:

''the George Cross is a decoration that is bestowed on British civilians for acts of great bravery.''

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UK  /ˈplaɪ.ənt.li/ US  /ˈplaɪ.ənt.li/

in a way that shows willingness to change because of what other people want, or to do what other people want.

''The bossy man wanted a pliant wife who would obey his every command''

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UK  /ˈstɑː.təl/ US  /ˈstɑːr.t̬əl/

to do something unexpected that surprises and sometimes worries a person or animal.

''She was concentrating on her book and his voice startled her''

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UK  /ɪnˈdʒʊər/ US  /ɪnˈdʊr/

to suffer something difficult, unpleasant, or painful.

''She's already had to endure three painful operations on her leg.''

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K  /ˈsplɪn.tər/ US  /ˈsplɪn.tɚ/

a small, sharp, broken piece of wood, glass, plastic, or similar material.

''The girl had a splinter (of wood) in her toe. ''

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UK  /laɪð/ US  /laɪð/

young, healthy, attractive, and able to move and bend smoothly.

''h e had the lithe, athletic body of a ballet dancer.''

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UK  /ˈskɪm.pi/ US  /ˈskɪm.pi/

not large enough.

''a skimpy meal''

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UK  /ˈliː.vər.ɪdʒ/ US  /ˈlev.ɚ.ɪdʒ/

power to influence people and get the results you want.

If the United Nations had more troops in the area, it would have greater leverage.

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UK  /dekˈster.ə.ti/ US  /dekˈster.ə.t̬i/

the ability to perform a difficult action quickly and skilfully with the hands:

''He caught the ball with great dexterity.''

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UK  /meɪnˈteɪn/ US  /meɪnˈteɪn/

to continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less.

''The film has maintained its position as the critics' favourite for another year.''

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nuisance (uncountable or countable noun)

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UK  /ˈnjuː.səns/ US  /ˈnuː.səns/

something or someone that annoys you or causes trouble for you.

''I've forgotten my umbrella - what a nuisance!''

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UK  /ˌkaʊn.tərˈækt/ US  /ˌkaʊn.t̬ɚˈækt/

to reduce or remove the effect of something unwanted by producing an opposite effect.

''Drinking a lot of water counteracts the dehydrating effects of hot weather.''

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UK  /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/ US  /ˈplɑː.zə.bəl/

seeming likely to be true, or able to be believed.

''he has a a plausible explanation/excuse''

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UK  /ˈweɪ.wəd/ US  /ˈweɪ.wɚd/

doing only what you want and often changing your behaviour in a way that is difficult to control

''He was a wayward kid.''

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UK  /bɪˈhəʊld/ US  /bɪˈhoʊld/

to see or look at someone or something.

''The new bridge is an incredible sight to behold.''

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UK  /ˈtæn.trəm/ US  /ˈtæn.trəm

a sudden period of uncontrolled anger like a young child's.

''If she doesn't get her own way she has temper tantrums.''

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UK  /ʌnˈkæn.i/ US  /ʌnˈkæn.i/

strange or mysterious, often in a way that is slightly frightening.

''It was uncanny the way that she always knew what he was thinking.''

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UK  /ˈæl.ə.keɪt/ US  /ˈæl.ə.keɪt/

to give something to someone as their share of a total amount, to use in a particular way.

''The government is allocating £10 million for health education''

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UK  /ˈɪŋ.kʌm/ US  /ˈɪn.kʌm/

money that is earned from doing work or received from investments.

''Average incomes have risen by 4.5 percent over the past year.''

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Transfusion (countable or uncountable noun)

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UK  /trænsˈfjuː.ʒən/ US  /trænsˈfjuː.ʒən/

the process of adding an amount of blood to the body of a person or animal, or the amount of blood itself.

''She suffered kidney failure and needed a blood transfusion.''

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UK  /ˈwaɪd.li/ US  /ˈwaɪd.li/

''including a lot of different places, people, subjects, etc''

They have both travelled widely.''

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UK  /klɒɡd/ US  /klɑːɡd/

blocked or filled with something.

''Blackheads are the result of oily skin and clogged pores.''