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Noun (Countable)

UK /ˈmɪə.kæt/ US /ˈmɪr.kæt/

A small, grey Southern African animal that sometimes sits up on its back legs.

"Meerkats make different alarm calls depending upon whether they see an aerial or a terrestrial predator"

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Verb (Regular)

US /fɔn/

To give someone a lot of attention and praise in order to get that person’s approval.

"Big movie stars are fawned over by the waiters at the restaurant"

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Noun (Uncountable)

UK /ˈtʃaʊ.dər/ US /ˈtʃaʊ.dɚ/

a type of thick soup made with milk, vegetables, and often fish or other sea creatures.

"Conch is served marinated, in salads, in creamy chowders or in stews"

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Noun (Countable)

UK /ˈʃæl.eɪ/ US /ˈʃæl.eɪ/

A small wooden house found in mountain areas, especially in Switzerland, or a house built in a similar style, especially one used by people on holiday.

"I stayed in a beautiful chalet for my vacations"

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Noun (Uncountable)

Small, round stones that cover a beach or the ground by the edge of a river.

"I love the noise of the waves on the shingle"

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Noun (Uncountable)

US /bʌlk/

Something very large, or a large amount, not divided into smaller parts.

"We buy a lot of our groceries in bulk (= in large quantities) to save money"

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Noun (Countable)

UK /brɪɡ/ US /brɪɡ/

A military prison, especially one on a US navy ship.

"They found him slealing from the ship, so they put him in the brig while they reach land"

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Verb (Regular)

UK /lɒdʒ/ US /lɑːdʒ/

To (cause to) become stuck in a place or position.

"A fish bone had lodged in her throat"

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Noun (Uncountable)

UK /ˈkjuː.dɒs/ US /ˈkuː.dɑːs/

The public admiration that a person receives as a result of a particular achievement or position in society.

"Being an actor has a certain amount of kudos attached to it"

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Noun (Countable)

UK /ˈstaɪ.ləs/ US /ˈstaɪ.ləs/

A small, pointed metal or plastic stick that you use to make some devices work.

"My new phone came with a stylus, and it's great because I don't have to draw with my fingers anymore!"

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Noun (Countable)

UK /laʊndʒ/ US /laʊndʒ/

The room in a house or apartment that is used for relaxing and entertaining guests in.

"All the family were sitting in the lounge watching television"

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Adjective

UK /wæk/ US /wæk/

Not good.

"This is wack!"

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Noun (Uncountable)

UK /ˈʃəʊ.vɪ.nɪ.zəm/ US /ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪ.zəm/

The strong and unreasonable belief that your own country or race is the best or most important.

"The war stimulated an intense national chauvinism"

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To make a decision by choosing from a set of objects such as pieces of paper or sticks that are all the same except for one.

"Competitors draw lots to see who gets which boat"

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Noun (Countable)

UK /ˈbuː.stər/ US /ˈbuː.stɚ/

Something that improves or increases something or makes it stronger.

"Vitamin D is believed to be an immune-system booster"

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Noun (Uncountable)

UK /ˈpɑːtʃ.mənt/ US /ˈpɑːrtʃ.mənt/

The thin, dried skin of some animals that was used in the past for writing on, or a high-quality paper made to look like this.

"He'd been ill for a long time, and his skin was like parchment"

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Noun (Countable or uncountable)

UK /ˈsɒr.əʊ/ US /ˈsɔːr.oʊ/

(A cause of) a feeling of great sadness.

"The sorrow she felt at the death of her husband was almost too much to bear"

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Noun (Singular)

UK /dʒɪŋks/ US /dʒɪŋks/

Bad luck, or a person or thing that is believed to bring bad luck.

"There's a jinx on this computer – it's crashed three times this morning!"

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Idiom

To agree to share the cost of something, especially a meal

"Let's go Dutch, I pay for my food, and you pay for your food"

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Noun (Countable or uncountable)

UK /brɪk/ US /brɪk/

A rectangular block of hard material used for building walls and houses.

"The chimney was made of bricks"

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Noun (Countable)

UK /ˈkɒt.ɪdʒ/ US /ˈkɑː.t̬ɪdʒ/

A small house, usually in the countryside.

"We rented a little beach cottage on the North Caroline coast"

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Noun (Countable)

UK /præm/ US /præm/

A vehicle for moving a baby around that consists of a small bed supported by a frame on four wheels.

"I saw her pushing a pram down the street"

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Noun (Countable or uncountable)

UK /ˈrʌn.ɒf/ US /ˈrʌn.ɑːf/

water from rain or melting snow, or liquid from an industrial or farming process, that flows into a place such as a river.

"The water is orange because of runoffs from ironstone rock inside the hill"

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Noun (Countable)

UK/tel/ US/tel/

Something that someone does without thinking that shows what they are really thinking, especially if they are trying to deceive you.

"My boss, like so many company leaders, has a tell when he is about to announce bad news — he smiles weakly"

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Noun (Countable)

UK /ˈspɔɪl.spɔːt/ US /ˈspɔɪl.spɔːrt/

A person who stops other people from enjoying themselves.

"She did ask her dad if she could have a big party, but the old spoilsport refused"

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Noun (Uncountable)

UK /ˈflæt.weər/ US /ˈflæt.wer/

Knives, forks and spoons used for eating food.

"The restaurant stopped giving its customers plastic knives and forks and introduced biodegradable flatware instead"

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Noun (Countable)

UK /ˈwʌn.zi/ US /ˈwʌn.zi/

US

A piece of clothing for a baby that covers the whole body, sometimes including the arms, legs, and feet, and that fastens between the legs.

"I bought my new nephew some really cute onesies"

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Verb (Regular)

UK /sʌlk/ US /sʌlk/

To be silent and refuse to smile or be pleasant to people because you are angry about something that they have done.

"He's sulking in his room because I wouldn't let him have any more chocolate"

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It's when a romantic lead's friend or family member delivers a threat of violence (credible or humorous) to the romantic lead's significant other. The threat generally describes what will happen to the significant other if they hurt the romantic lead in any way.

"If you hurt her I will break you"

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Idiom

Asked before you throw a coin into the air and want someone else to guess which side it will land on.

"Is heads and tails even?"

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Verb (Regular)

UK /braɪb/ US /braɪb/

To try to make someone do something for you by giving them money, presents, or something else that they want.

"He bribed immigration officials and entered the country illegally"

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Noun (Countable)

UK /wɒnd/ US /wɑːnd/

A special thin stick waved by a person who is performing magic tricks.

Harry had waved what felt like every wand in the shop, until at last he had found the one that suited him — this one, which was made of holy, eleven inches long, and contained a single feather from the tail of a phoenix.

-Description of Harry Potter's wand

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Adjective

UK /ˈdwɪn.dəl.ɪŋ/ US /ˈdwɪn.dəl.ɪŋ/

Gradually becoming smaller in size or amount, or fewer in number.

"Take the words for what they are,

a dwindling, mercurial high" -Illicit affair

"We are dealing with dwindling resources and aging buildings"

djective

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Noun (Countable)

US /ˈkær·ət/

A unit for measuring the weight of jewels.

"The diamonds had a combined weight of 5.87 carats"

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Noun (Uncountable)

UK /ˌrem.ɪˈnɪs.əns/ US /ˌrem.əˈnɪs.əns/

Your reminiscences are the experiences you remember from the past, often written in a book.

"The novel contains endless reminiscences of the author's youth"

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Noun (Countable)

UK /ˈpɪɡ.i ˌbæŋk/ US /ˈpɪɡ.i ˌbæŋk/

A small container, sometimes in the shape of a pig, that is used by children for saving money.

"I learned how to save money because I've had a piggy bag since I was a kid"

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Adjective

UK /bʌm/ US /bʌm/

Bad in quality or not useful.

"He gave us bum directions, but we eventually found the place"

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Verb (Regular)

UK /ˌbækˈfaɪər/ US /ˌbækˈfaɪr/

(Of a plan) to have the opposite result from the one you intended.

"Her plans to make him jealous backfired on her when he started dating her best friend"

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Verb (Regular)

UK /ˈhɒv.ər/ US /ˈhʌ.vɚ/

To stand somewhere, especially near another person, eagerly or nervously waiting for their attention.

"I could sense him behind me, hovering and building up the courage to ask me a question"

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Noun (Countable)

UK /ˈbɜː.dən/ US/ˈbɝː.dən/

Something difficult or unpleasant that you have to deal with or worry about.

"My elderly mother worries that she's a burden to me"

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Verb (Regular)

UK /ˈkwɪv.ər/ US /ˈkwɪv.ɚ/

To shake slightly, often because of strong emotion.

"Lennie's bottom lip quivered and tears started in his eyes"

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Noun (Countable)

UK /bəʊlt/ US /boʊlt/

A flash of lightning that looks like a white line against the sky.

"The house next to ours was struck by a bolt of lightning"

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Adjective

US /ˈmiː.ɡɚ/ UK /ˈmiː.ɡər/

(o}Of amounts or numbers) very small or not enough.

"A meager salary"

"The prisoners existed on a meager diet"

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Verb (Regular)

UK /skwɪnt/ US /skwɪnt/

To partly close your eyes in order to see more clearly.

"The sun was shining straight in her eyes and made her squint"

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Noun (Countable)

UK /ˈrɪd.əl/ US /ˈrɪd.əl/

Something that is confusing, or a problem that is difficult to solve.

"Scientists may have solved the riddle of Saturn's rings"

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Noun (Plural)

US/wɪts/

Intelligence and the ability to think quickly.

"She was on her own and had to live by her wits"

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Verb (Irregular) bent | bent

UK /bend/ US /bend/

To move your body or part of your body so that it is not straight.

"Now, bend forward and touch your toes!"

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Verb (Regular)

UK /swɜːl/ US /swɝːl/

To move quickly with a twisting, circular movement, or to make something do this.

"The fog swirled thickly around us"

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Verb (Irregular) strode | stridden

UK /straɪd/ US /straɪd/

To walk somewhere quickly with long steps.

"She strode purposefully up to the desk and demanded to speak to the manager"

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Noun (Countable)

UK /ˈvʌl.tʃər/ US /ˈvʌl.tʃɚ/

A person or organization that is eager to win an advantage from other people's difficulties or problems.

"When a company is in crisis like this, the vultures are always hovering"

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Adjective

UK /ˈmʌf.əld/ US /ˈmʌf.əld/

A muffled sound is quiet or not clear.

"I could hear muffled voices next door but couldn't make out any words"

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Verb (Regular)

UK /ˈflɪk.ər/ US /ˈflɪk.ɚ/

To shine with a light that is sometimes bright and sometimes weak.

"I felt a cold draft and the candle started to flicker"

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Verb (Regular)

UK /lʌl/ US /lʌl/

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To cause someone to feel calm or to feel that they want to sleep.

"The motion of the car almost lulled her to sleep"

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Verb (Regular)

UK /ˈʃɪv.ər/ US /ˈʃɪv.ɚ/

When people or animals shiver, they shake slightly because they feel cold, ill, or frightened.

"He shivered with cold in his thin cotton shirt"

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Verb (Regular)

UK /tɪlt/ US /tɪlt/

To (cause to) move into a sloping position.

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

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Verb (Regular)

UK /ˈiːvz.drɒp/ US /ˈiːvz.drɑːp/

To listen to someone's private conversation from close by without them knowing.

"We were in a little side room where no one could eavesdrop"

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Verb (Regular)

UK /ˈʃʌd.ər/ US /ˈʃʌd.ɚ/

To shake suddenly with very small movements because of a very unpleasant thought or feeling.

"The sight of so much blood made him shudder"

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Verb (Regular)

UK /dɑːt/ US /dɑːrt/

To move quickly or suddenly.

"I darted behind the sofa and hid"

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Adjective

UK /stɜːn/ US /stɝːn/

Severe, or showing disapproval.

"Journalists received a stern warning not to go anywhere near the battleship"

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Phrasal verb with shrug verb (Regular)

UK /ʃrʌɡ/ US /ʃrʌɡ/

To treat something as if it is not important or not a problem, not worry.

"You're a father and you can't simply shrug off your responsibility for your children"

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Verb (Regular)

UK /ˈɡrɪm.əs/ US /ˈɡrɪm.əs/

To make an expression of pain, strong dislike, etc. in which the face twists in an ugly way.

"He tried to stand and grimaced with pain"

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Noun (Uncountable)

UK  /ˈɑːf.tə.mæθ/ /ˈɑːf.tə.mɑːθ/ US  /ˈæf.tɚ.mæθ/
The period following an event, such as an accident or war, and the effects caused by the event.

"We all worked together in the aftermath of the earthquake"

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Adjective

UK  /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪ.tɪŋ/ US  /ˈsɪn.t̬əl.eɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
Funny, exciting, and clever.

"She was such a scintillating person"

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Noun (Countable)

UK  /flɑːsk/ US  /flæsk/
A flat bottle that is used to carry alcohol in your pocket.

"He took out a metal flask from a canvas bag"

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Adjective

UK  /nəˈfeə.ri.əs/ US  /nəˈfer.i.əs/
(Especially of activities) morally bad.

"The company's CEO seems to have been involved in some nefarious practices/activities"

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Noun (Countable)

UK  /ˈdɒl.əp/ US  /ˈdɑː.ləp/
A small amount of something soft, especially food.

"A dollop of ice cream/whipped cream"

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Noun (Countable)

UK  /ˈpʌf.ər/ US  /ˈpʌf.ɚ/
A small device that you use in order to inhale (= take in by breathing) particular medicines.

"His bedside drawers were filled with empty asthma puffers"

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Noun (Countable)

UK  /ˈweɪs.kəʊt/ /ˈwes.kət/ US  /ˈwes.kət/ /ˈweɪs.koʊt/
A piece of clothing that covers the upper body but not the arms and usually has buttons down the front, worn over a shirt.

"The waistcoat and trousers were exhibited, but were without bloodstains"

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Verb (Regular)

UK  /ˈwɒn.dər/ US  /ˈwɑːn.dɚ/

To walk around slowly in a relaxed way or without any clear purpose or direction.

"She was found several hours later, wandering the streets, lost"

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Verb (Regular)

UK  /ˈstʌm.bəl/ US  /ˈstʌm.bəl/
To make a mistake, or to pause unexpectedly when speaking.

"I stumbled over all my words" -Ballad of a homeschooled girl
"Several times the reader stumbled over lines in the poem"

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Verb (Regular)

UK  /ˈlɪŋ.ɡər/ US  /ˈlɪŋ.ɡɚ/
to take a long time to leave or disappear.

"Like perfume that you wear, I linger all the time" -Lacy
"The smell from the fire still lingered days later"

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Noun (Countable)

UK  /ˈrɑːz.bər.i/ US  /ˈræz.ber.i/
A rude sound made by sticking the tongue out and blowing.

"The boy turned and blew a raspberry at the teacher before running off"

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Noun (Countable)

UK  /ˈfeð.ər/ US  /ˈfeð.ɚ/
One of the many soft, light things that cover a bird's body, consisting of a long, thin, central part with material like hairs along each side.

"I am light as a feather, I'm as stiff as a board" -All-american bitch
"I like to sleep on a firm mattress with feather pillows"

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Noun (Countable)

UK  /ˈdeəˌdev.əl/ US  /ˈderˌdev.əl/
A person who does dangerous things and takes risks.

"A daredevil act was done by a few service personnel, who came riding on motorcycles"

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Verb (Regular)

UK  /ˈɡlɪs.ən/ US  /ˈɡlɪs.ən/
To shine by reflecting light from a wet or smooth surface.

"Drunk as they watch my shattered edges glisten" -Mirrorball
"His eyes glistened with tears"

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Noun (Countable or uncountable)

UK  /ˌmæs.kərˈeɪd/ US  /ˌmæs.kəˈreɪd/
Behaviour that is intended to prevent the truth about something unpleasant or not wanted from becoming known.

"You are not like the regulars, the masquerade revelers" -Mirrorball
"They kept up the masquerade of being happily married for over 30 years"

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Noun (Countable)

UK  /dʌns/ US  /dʌns/
A person who is slow to learn or stupid, especially at school.

"John you're such a dunce"

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Adjective

UK  /spaɪkt/ US  /spaɪkt/
With a sharp point or points.

"The plant has many spiked leaves"

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Noun (Countable)

UK  /ɡrʌdʒ/ US  /ɡrʌdʒ/
A strong feeling of anger and dislike for a person who you feel has treated you badly, especially one that lasts for a long time.

"My undying love, now I hold it like a grudge" - The grudge
"Amanda still has/holds a grudge against me for refusing to lend her that money"

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Noun (Countable)

UK  /ˈwʊd.tʃʌk/ US  /ˈwʊd.tʃʌk/
A small animal with short legs and rough, reddish-brown fur that lives in North America.

"Woodchucks are my favorite animals ever"

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Noun (Countable)

UK  /ˈbʌz.kɪl/ US  /ˈbʌz.kɪl/
Something or someone that spoils people's feelings of excitement, enjoyment, or pleasure.

"I hate to be a buzzkill, but I don't think you should drive after that beer"

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Adjective

UK  /ˈsuː.tə.bəl/ /ˈsjuː.tə.bəl/ US  /ˈsuː.t̬ə.bəl/
Acceptable or right for someone or something.

"The film is not suitable for children"

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Noun (Countable)

UK  /siːl/ US  /siːl/
A large mammal that eats fish and lives partly in the sea and partly on land or ice.

"We could see seals on the rocks, basking in the sun"

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Verb (Regular)

UK  /brɔːl/ US  /brɑːl/
To fight in a rough, noisy, uncontrolled way.

"The young men had nothing better to do than brawl in the streets"

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Noun (Countable)

UK  /swɪŋ/ US  /swɪŋ/
A seat joined by two ropes or chains to a metal bar or a tree, on which you can sit and move backwards and forwards.

"My sister loves to play in the swings"

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Verb (Regular)

UK  /blɑːst/ US  /blæst/
To explode or destroy something or someone with explosives, or to break through or hit something with a similar, very strong force.

"An explosion blasted through the wall"

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Noun (Uncountable)

UK  /ˈrəʊ.mɪŋ/ US  /ˈroʊ.mɪŋ/
The use of a mobile phone service that you can connect to when you cannot connect to the one that you normally use, for example if you are in another country.

"Beware of roaming charges of up to $3 a minute"

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Noun (Countable)

UK  /wɔːd/ US  /wɔːrd/
A person, especially a child, who is legally put under the protection of a law court or a guardian.

"The girl was made a ward of court to stop her father taking her out of the country"

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Noun (Countable)

UK  /ruːz/ US  /ruːz/
A trick intended to deceive someone.

"It was just a ruse to distract her while his partner took the money"

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Noun (Uncountable)

UK  /kənˈsiːt/ US  /kənˈsiːt/
The state of being too proud of yourself and your actions.

"The conceit of that man is incredible!"

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Adjective

UK  /ˈweə.ri/ US  /ˈwer.i/
Not completely trusting or certain about something or someone.

"I'm a little wary of/about giving people my address when I don't know them very well"

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US  /ˈɡusˌbʌmps/
(also goose flesh, US/ˈɡusˌfleʃ/); (goose pimples, US/ˈɡusˌpɪm·pəlz/)
A temporary condition in which small raised swellings appear on the skin because of cold, fear, or excitement.

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Adjective

UK  /ˈmez.mə.raɪ.zɪŋ/ US  /ˈmez.mə.raɪ.zɪŋ/
Very attractive, in a mysterious way, making you want to keep looking.

"What a mesmerazing, paralyzing, tragic little thrill" -Vampire
"He had the most mesmerizing blue eyes"

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Verb (Regular)

UK  /flɪntʃ/ US  /flɪntʃ/
To make a sudden, small movement because of pain or fear.

"You're so convincing, how do you lie without flinching?" -Vampire
"He didn't even flinch when the nurse cleaned the wound"

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Adjective

UK  /ˈhek.tɪk/ US  /ˈhek.tɪk/
Full of activity, or very busy and fast.

"Yesterday was hectic, there was nothin' romantic" -Hectic
"Business has been hectic recently"

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Phrasal verb with branch verb (Regular)

UK  /brɑːntʃ/ US  /bræntʃ/
To start to do something different from what you usually do, especially in your job.

"After a couple of years working for other people, she branched out on her own (= started her own business)"

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Noun (Countable)

UK  /ˈpeb.əl/ US  /ˈpeb.əl/
A small smooth round stone, especially one found on a beach or in a river.

"This part of the coast has pebble beaches"

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Noun (Countable)

UK  /ˈseɪ.bər/ US  /ˈseɪ.bɚ/
A weapon with a sharp blade, used esp. in the past by soldiers on horses.

"The Nie Clan used sabers instead of swords like all the other clans"

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Verb (Regular)

UK  /fæn/ US  /fæn/
To wave a fan, or something that acts as a fan, in front of your face.

"It was so hot in the car that I tried to fan myself with the road map"

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Noun (Countable)

UK  /əˈreɪ/ US  /əˈreɪ/
A large group of things or people, especially one that is attractive or causes admiration or has been positioned in a particular way.

"There was a splendid array of food on the table"