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Coarse (adjective) |
Rough and thick |
Because Elina did not have to buy fine or smooth cloth, she made her dress from coarse material |
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Colony (noun) |
A country or area that is ruled by another country |
Cape Varde was a Portuguese colony from 1463 to 1975, when it gained its independence. |
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Dust (noun) |
Tiny pieces of dirt that are like powder |
When a truck drives down a dry dirt road, it creates a cloud of dust. |
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Empire (noun) |
A group of countries controlled by one ruler or government. |
In 1226, Ganghis Khan ruled an empire that stretched from Southeast Asia to Central Europe. |
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March (verb) |
To walk with firm, regular steps |
When Yoon was doing his military service, he and other soldiers in his troop did not walk in relaxed way, they had to march together. |
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Psychology (noun) |
The study of the mind |
Hugo is studying psychology because he is interested in problems of the mind. |
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Rejoice (verb) |
To feel or show that you are very happy |
When Helen learned that the war was over, she rejoice. |
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Revenge (noun) |
Something you do to hurt someone who has harmed you |
When Joe saw another man kiss his girlfriend, he wanted revenge. |
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Tremble (verb) |
To shake |
If you say hello to ghost, your voice might tremble |
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Valley (noun) |
Low land between mountains |
Marta's aunt has a little farm in a valley surrounded by the Alps. |
