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US /əˈkrɑːs/

From one side to the other of something with clear limits, such as an area of land, a road, or a river.

"They're building a new bridge across the river."

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US /ˈhaɪ.rɑːr.ki/

A system in which people or things are arranged according to their importance.

"He rose quickly through the political hierarchy to become party leader."

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US /foʊˈnet̬.ɪk/

Using special signs to represent the different sounds made by the voice in speech.

"Pronunciations are shown in this dictionary using the International Phonetic Alphabet."

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US /stuːp/

To lower one's level. / To bend the top half of the body forward and down.

"The doorway was so low that we had to stoop to go through it."

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US /ˈbɑːl.dɪŋ/

Process of becoming bald, usually starts during a man's late thirties.

"My dad is balding, so I probably will too"

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US /ˈdɪm.pəl/

A small hollow place, especially one that appears on a person's face when they smile.

"The pane of glass had a small dimple in it."

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US /dræft/

A piece of text, a formal suggestion, or a drawing in its original state, often containing the main ideas and intentions but not the developed form.

"This is the draft, not the finished product."

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US /dɪˈspleɪ/

An arrangement of things for people to look at. / To show something.

"Family photographs were displayed on the wall."

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US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈreɪ.t̬ɪd/

Adjective used towards a person or thing that is considered to be better or more important than they really are.

"In my opinion, she's a hugely overrated singer."

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US /ˈhɑː.lə.deɪ/

A time when someone does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax.

"Patricia is on holiday next week."

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US /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

Somebody that is skilled and experienced, very capable in a certain task.

"It takes a couple of years of regular driving before you become proficient at it."

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US /ˈskæf.əl.dɪŋ/

Andamiaje

A structure of metal poles and wooden boards put against a building for workers to stand on when they want to reach the higher parts of the building.

"Scaffolding has been erected around the tower and repair work will star next week."

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US /ˈtɪr.ən.i/

Government by a ruler or small group of people who have unlimited power over the people in their country or state and use it unfairly and cruelly.

"This, the president promised us, was a war against tyranny."

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US /ˌɪn.təˈneɪ.ʃən/

The sound changes produced by the rise and fall of the voice when speaking, especially when this has an effect on the meaning of what is said.

"The end of a sentence that is not a question is usually marked by falling intonation."

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US /kjuː/

A line of people, usually standing or in cars, waiting for something, or a lot of people who want something.

"If you want tickets you'll have to join the queue."

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US /səkˈsɪŋkt/

In a way that expresses what needs to be said clearly and without unnecessary words.

"I thought she expressed her feelings most succinctly at the meeting."

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US /ʌnˈɡɑːd.li/

Used to refer to something extreme or unacceptable.

"I had to get up at some ungodly hour in the morning to take her to the airport."

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US /ˈhaʊsˌkiː.pɚ/

A person whose job is to organize another person's house and deal with cooking, cleaning, etc.

"You're really a cleaner, a housekeeper."

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US /ˈet̬.ɪ.kɪt/

The set of rules or customs that control accepted behaviour in particular social groups or social situations.

"Diplomatic etiquette forbids calling for the death of a national leader."

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US /ˈper.ə.daɪm/

A model of something, or a very clear and typical example of something.

"He was the paradigm of what a great leader to be."

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US /dræft/

A current of unpleasantly cold air blowing through a room. / The depth of water needed for a boat to be able to float.

"There's a draught coming in through the window."

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US /stɝːn/

Severe, or showing disapproval.

"She is her own sternest critic."

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US /ˈhedʒ.ɪŋ/

Using careful language to avoid being agressive or disrespectful.

"Agnosticism is often seen as a kind of halfway house between faith and disbelief, a hedging of bets."

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US /ˈsteɪ.ʃə.ner.i/

The things needed for writing, such as paper, pens, pencils, and envelopes.

"A store that sells stationery."

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US /ˈtɝː.ʃi.er.i/

Of or at a third level, degree, stage, etc.

"We're in tertiary education now."

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US /pruːn/

To cut off branches from a tree, bush, or plant, especially so that it will grow better in the future.

"She spent the afternoon pruning roses."

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US /kɑːt/

A small bed for a baby or young child with high bars around the sides so that the child cannot fall out. / A light bed that can be folded so that it can be easily carried and stored.

"He set up a cot for the child to sleep on."

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US /kwɑːd/

A green area outside with buildings on all four sides, especially in a school or college.

"Let's just have lunch at a table from the quad."

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US /ˌɑː.noʊˌmæt̬.oʊˈpiː.ə/

The act of creating or using words that include sounds that are similar to the noises the words refer to.

"The writing style is a unique sing-song rhythm employing children's onomatopoeia."

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US /əˈkwaɪɚ/

To get or obtain something.

"I was wearing a recently acquired jacket.

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US /ˈpɪdʒ.ɪn/

A language that has developed from a mixture of two languages. It is used as a way of communicating by people who do not speak each other's languages.

"Beach-la-mar is a pidgin spoken in parts of the southern Pacific Ocean"

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US /ˈmɪl.ə.tɚ.ɪ.zəm/

The belief that it is necessary to have strong armed forces and that they should be used in order to win political or economic advantages.

"That idea is militaristic."

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US /fɝːm/

A company or bussines, especially a small one.

"Mr. Dursley was the director of a firm called Grunnings."

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US /ˈtoːni/

Usually of animals’ fur, etc, yellowish-brown

"None of the noticed a large, tawny owl flutter past the window."

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US /taɪk/

A child who behaves badly in a way that is funny rather than serious.

"Dudley was now having a tantrum and throwing his cereal at the walls. "Little tyke" chortled Mr. Dursley"

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US /paɪp/

A tube inside which liquid or gas flows from one place to another.

"Theres a leak in the main water pipe to the house"

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US /ˈhʌd.əl/

To get into a group in order to talk secretly.

"His eyes fell on a huddle of these weirdos standing quite close by. They were whispering excitedly together."

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US /tɪn/

A metal storage container.

"He couldn't see a single collecting tin"

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US /ˈræt̬.əld/

Worried or nervous.

"He also thought he had been called a Muggle, whatever that was. He was rattled."

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US /ˈdʒɔɪnt.li/

In a way that belongs to or is shared between two or more people.

"The tenants are all jointly responsible for the rent."

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US /ˌæn.əˈmɑː.sə.t̬i/

Strong dislike, opposition, or anger.

"Of course we're competitive, but there's no personal animosity between us."

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US /swuːp/

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

"The eagle swooped down to snatch a young rabbit."

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US /ˈfɝː.nɪʃt/

Of a house, apartment, etc, offered to be rented with furniture included or containing furniture of a particular type.

"Their house is expensively furnished."

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US /əˌkɑː.məˈdeɪ.ʃənz/

A place to live or stay, especially on holiday or for students at college.

"Students would be moved to on-campus accommodations while the dorm was closed."

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US /ˈɡlʌm.li/

In a disappointed or unhappy way.

"He stopped to glumly answer a few questions from reporters."

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US /pɚˈpetʃ.u.eɪt/

To cause something to continue.

Increasing the supply of weapons will only perpetuate the violence and anarchy.

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US /ˈtʃɔː.təl/

To laugh, showing pleasure and satisfaction.

"Little tyke" chortled Mr. Dursley."

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US /ˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən/

A place where things, especially roads or railways, come together.

"You should slow down as you approach the junction."

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US /ˈmɑː.nə.lɪθ/

A large, impersonal political, corporate, or social structure regarded as indivisible and slow to change.

"He said that the National Health Service had become a vast bureaucratic monolith."

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US /ˈsɔː.sər/

A small, curved plate that you put a cup on.

"A cup and saucer."

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US /kəʊtʃ/

A long motor vehicle with comfortable seats, used to take groups of people on trips.

"We're going to the airport by coach."

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US /juːˈbɪk.wə.t̬əs/

Seeming to be everywhere.

"The Swedes are not alone in finding their language under pressure from the ubiquitous spread of English."

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US /fɔːrˈseɪk/

To leave someone for ever, especially when they need you.

"Why have you forsaken me!"

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US /sprɪŋ/

To move quickly and suddenly towards a particular place.

"The organization is ready to spring into action"

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US /hɪˈɡem.ən.ɪ.zəm/

Control by the strongest and most powerful group, especially the strongest and most powerful country.

"We defend state sovereignty and national dignity and oppose hegemonism."

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US /pɚˈpetʃ.u.eɪt/

To cause something to continue.

"Increasing the supply of weapons will only perpetuate the violence and anarchy."

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US /tɪlt/

To (cause to) move into a sloping position.

"Anna looked up at him with her head tilted to one side."

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US /strʌt/

To walk in a proud way trying to look important.

"The boys strutted around trying to get the attention of others."

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US /lɑːɡ/

A thick piece of tree trunk or branch, especially one cut for burning on a fire.

"We found a huge pile of logs."

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US /bɪd/

To offer a particular amount of money for something that is for sale and compete against other people to buy it, especially at a public sale of goods or property.

"A foreign collector has bid $500,000 for the portrait."

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US /ˈskaʊ.ɚ/

To search a place or thing very carefully in order to try to find something.

"The police are scouring the area for the missing child."

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US /ɡrʌnt/

A short, low sound that an animal or person makes.

"He let out a loud grunt when he released his last pitch."

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noun (c)

US /ˈsuː.ɚ/

A large pipe, usually underground, that is used for carrying waste water and human waste away from buildings to a place where they can be safely got rid of.

"A complicated system of sewers runs under the city."

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US /priːˈsiːd/

To be or go before something or someone in time or space.

"It would be helpful if you were to precede the report with an introduction."

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US /kriːk/

When a door, floorboard, etc. creaks, it makes a long low sound when it moves or is moved.

"I heard the floorboards creak as he crept closer."

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US /ˈtʃer.ə.t̬i/

An organization whose purpose is to give money, food, or help to those who need it, or to carry out activities such as medical research that will help people in need, and not to make a profit.

"UNICEF is an international charity."

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US /ˈbɔr ˌɪntu/

To dig a deep hole into.

"As the tool bored into the rock"

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US /liːn/

To (cause to) slope in one direction, or to move the top part of the body in a particular direction.

That fence is leaning to the right.

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US /pɚˈspaɪɚ/

To sweat or pass liquid through the skin.

"The journalists and camera crews began to perspire in the heat as they stood waiting"

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US /ˈliː.weɪ/

Freedom to act within particular limits.

"Local councils will be given some leeway as to how they implement the legislation."

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US /ræp/

To hit quickly and hard.

"He rapped on the door with his knuckles."

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US /ˈsɑː.spən/

A deep, round pan with straight sides, usually with a handle and a lid, used for cooking things over heat.

"Another possibility is that one may, with a bad conscience, put the saucepan away inadequately cleaned."

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US /dɪʃɪz/

All the plates, glasses, knives, forks, etc. that have been used during a meal.

"Have you done/washed the dishes?"

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US /ˈlaɪtər/

A small device that gives off a flame for lighting cigarettes, candles, etc.

"Do you have a lighter?"

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US /ˈkrɪk.ɪt/

A brown or black insect that makes short, loud noises by rubbing its wings together.

"There is a cricket chirping outside."

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US

A long look, usually of a particular kind.

"As I looked out, my gaze fell on a small child by the road."

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US /ˈhɑː.loʊ/

To have a hole or empty space inside.

"Hollow blocks are used because they are lighter."

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US /əˈkɔːrd/

(a formal) agreement

"The project is completely in accord with government policy."

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US

A business or other organization to pay the costs of a sports event, concert, etc., or of a sportsperson, in return for advertising.

"The team is sponsored by JVC, so the players wear the letters JVC on their shirts."

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US /freɪm/

A border that surrounds and supports a picture, door, or window.

"We have a gold picture frame."

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US /ˈzɪp.ɚ/

A device consisting of two rows of metal or plastic teeth-like parts that are brought together by pulling a small sliding piece over them, used for closing openings in clothing, bags, etc.

"I can't open my bag, the zipper is stuck."

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US /kraʊtʃ/

To bend your knees and lower yourself so that you are close to the ground and leaning forward slightly.

"She saw him coming and crouched down behind a bush."

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US /peɪs/

The speed at which someone or something moves, or with which something happens or changes.

"When she thought she heard someone following her, she quickened her pace."

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US /waɪr/

A piece of thin metal thread that can be bent, used for fastening things and for making particular types of objects that are strong but can bend.

"Someone had cut the phone wires."

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US /piːk/

To reach the highest, strongest, or best point, value, or level of skill.

"Official figures show that unemployment peaked in November."

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US /plɑːt/

To make marks to show the position, movement, or development of something, usually in the form of lines or curves between a series of points on a map or piece of paper.

"We've plotted our projected costs for the coming year, and they show a big increase."

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US /ˈɑːr.bə.trer.i/

Based on chance rather than being planned or based on reason.

"Did you have a reason for choosing your destination or was it arbitrary?"

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US /əˈraɪz/

To happen.

"Should the opportunity arise, I'd love to go to China."

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US /ˈdæɡ.ɚ/

A short, pointed knife that is sharp on both sides, used especially in the past as a weapon.

"He was armed with a dagger."

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US /rɪˈliːf/

A feeling of happiness that something unpleasant has not happened or has ended.

"After the exam, I felt an incredible sense of relief."

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US /ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈsek.ʃən/

The place where two or more roads join or cross each other.

"Turn right at the next intersection."

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US /ˈswɪn.dəl/

To get money dishonestly from someone by deceiving or cheating them.

"They swindled local businesses out of thousands of dollars."

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US /əˈmʌŋ/

In the middle of or surrounded by other things.

"I saw a few familiar faces among the crowd."

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US /əˈtɝː.ni/

A lawyer.

"I will have to hire an attorney."

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US /ˈpaɪ.pɚ/

Someone who plays a pipe; a short narrow tube played by blowing through it, or the bagpipes.

"We could hear a lone piper playing in the distance."

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US /ˈfɔːr.mɚ/

Of or in an earlier time; before the present time or in the past.

"She was a former employer."

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US /ˈʌpˌbit/

Happy in attitude or mood.

"It was an upbeat performance."

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US /dreɪn/

To remove the liquid from something, usually by pouring it away or allowing it to flow away, and if something drains, liquid flows away or out of it.

"Drain the pasta thoroughly."

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US /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

To give a new appearance to a person or thing, especially in order to hide its true form.

"He disguised him self by wearing a false beard."