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mimic
verb (mimics, mimicking, mimicked) [with object] |
imitate (someone or their actions or words), especially in order to entertain or ridicule
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/ˈmɪmɪk/
she mimicked Eileen’s pedantic voice |
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imitate
verb [with object] |
take or follow as a model
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/ˈɪmɪteɪt/
his style was imitated by many other writers |
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glacier
noun |
a slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on mountains or near the poles
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/ˈglasɪə, ˈgleɪsɪə/
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accumulation
noun [mass noun] |
the acquisition or gradual gathering of something
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/əkjuːmjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
the accumulation of wealth |
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acquisition
noun |
an asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum
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/ˌakwɪˈzɪʃ(ə)n/
the legacy will be used for new acquisitions |
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involve
verb [with object] |
have or include (something) as a necessary or integral part or result
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/ɪnˈvɒlv/
my job involves a lot of travelling |
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integral
adjective |
necessary to make a whole complete; essential or fundamental
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/ˈɪntɪgr(ə)l, ɪnˈtɛgr(ə)l/
games are an integral part of the school’s curriculum |
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essential
adjective |
absolutely necessary; extremely important
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/ɪˈsɛnʃ(ə)l/
it is essential to keep up-to-date records |
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fundamental
adjective |
forming a necessary base or core; of central importance
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/fʌndəˈmɛnt(ə)l/
the protection of fundamental human rights |
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summit
noun |
the highest point of a hill or mountain
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/ˈsʌmɪt/
she climbed back up the path towards the summit |
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haunt
verb [with object] |
(of a ghost) manifest itself at (a place) regularly
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/hɔːnt/
a grey lady who haunts the chapel |
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manifest
adjective |
clear or obvious to the eye or mind
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/ˈmanɪfɛst/
her manifest charm and proven ability |
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expose
verb [with object] |
make (something) visible by uncovering it
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/ɪkˈspəʊz, ɛk-/
at low tide the sands are exposed |
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genial
adjective |
friendly and cheerful
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/ˈdʒiːnɪəl/
our genial host |
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leper
noun |
a person suffering from leprosy
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/ˈlɛpə/
the story made her out to be a social leper |
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leprosy
noun [mass noun] |
a contagious disease that affects the skin, mucous membranes, and nerves, causing discoloration and lumps on the skin and, in severe cases, disfigurement and deformities. Leprosy is now mainly confined to tropical Africa and Asia
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/ˈlɛprəsi/
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contagious
adjective |
(of a disease) spread from one person or organism to another, typically by direct contact
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/kənˈteɪdʒəs/
a contagious disease |
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mucous
adjective |
relating to, producing, covered with, or of the nature of mucus
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/ˈmjuːkəs/
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mucus
noun [mass noun] |
a slimy substance, typically not miscible with water, secreted by the mucous membranes and glands of animals for lubrication, protection, etc..
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/ˈmjuːkəs/
a gummy substance found in plants; mucilage |
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miscible
adjective |
(of liquids) forming a homogeneous mixture when added together
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/ˈmɪsɪb(ə)l/
sorbitol is miscible with glycerol |
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enhance
verb [with object] |
intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of
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/ɪnˈhɑːns, -hans, ɛn-/
his refusal does nothing to enhance his reputation |
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extent
noun [in singular] |
the area covered by something
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/ɪkˈstɛnt, ɛk-/
an enclosure ten acres in extent |
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reputation
noun |
the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something
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/rɛpjʊˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
his reputation was tarnished by allegations of bribery |
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tarnish
verb |
lose or cause to lose lustre, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture
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/ˈtɑːnɪʃ/
silver tarnishes too easily |
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lustre
noun [mass noun] |
a gentle sheen or soft glow
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/ˈlʌstə/
the lustre of the Milky Way |
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exposure
noun [mass noun] |
the state of having no protection from something harmful
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/ɪkˈspəʊʒə, ɛk-/
the dangers posed by exposure to asbestos |
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sheen
noun [in singular] |
a soft lustre on a surface
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/ʃiːn/
black crushed velvet with a slight sheen |
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asbestos
noun [mass noun] |
a highly heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral that can be woven into fabrics, and is used in brake linings and in fire-resistant and insulating materials
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/azˈbɛstɒs, as-, -təs/
fabric containing asbestos |
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fibrous
adjective |
consisting of or characterized by fibres
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/ˈfʌɪbrəs/
a good fibrous root system |
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silicate
noun |
any of the many minerals consisting of silica combined with metal oxides, forming a major component of the rocks of the earth’s crust
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/ˈsɪlɪkeɪt, -kət/
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insulate
verb [with object] |
protect (something) by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound
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/ˈɪnsjʊleɪt/
insulate and draught-proof your home |
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interpose
verb |
[with object] place or insert between one thing and another
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/ɪntəˈpəʊz/
she interposed herself between the newcomers |
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component
noun |
a part or element of a larger whole, especially a part of a machine or vehicle
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/kəmˈpəʊnənt/
an assembly plant for imported components |
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draught
noun |
a current of cool air in a room or other confined space
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/drɑːft/
heavy curtains at the windows cut out draughts |
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current
adjective |
belonging to the present time; happening or being used or done now
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/ˈkʌr(ə)nt/
keep abreast of current events |
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abreast
adverb |
side by side and facing the same way
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/əˈbrɛst/
the path was wide enough for two people to walk abreast |
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confine
verb |
keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of (space, scope, or time)
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/kənˈfʌɪn/
he does not confine his message to high politics |
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restrict
verb [with object] |
put a limit on; keep under control
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/rɪˈstrɪkt/
some roads may have to be closed at peak times to restrict the number of visitors |
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doubt
noun [mass noun] |
a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction
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/daʊt/
some doubt has been cast upon the authenticity of this account |
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authenticity
noun [mass noun] |
the quality of being authentic
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/ɔːθɛnˈtɪsɪti/
the paper should have established the authenticity of the documents before publishing them |
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authentic
adjective |
of undisputed origin and not a copy; genuine
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/ɔːˈθɛntɪk/
the letter is now accepted as an authentic document |
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undisputed
adjective |
not disputed or called in question; accepted
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/ʌndɪˈspjuːtɪd/
the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world |
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dispute
noun |
a disagreement or argument
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/dɪˈspjuːt, ˈdɪspjuːt/
a territorial dispute between the two countries |
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territorial
adjective |
relating to the ownership of an area of land or sea
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/ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːrɪəl/
territorial disputes |
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ownership
noun |
the act, state, or right of possessing something
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/ˈəʊnəʃɪp/
the ownership of land |
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register
noun |
an official list or record of names or items
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/ˈrɛdʒɪstə/
a membership register |
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linguistics
noun [treated as singular] |
the scientific study of language and its structure, including the study of grammar, syntax, and phonetics. Specific branches of linguistics include sociolinguistics, dialectology, psycholinguistics, computational linguistics, comparative linguistics, and structural linguistics
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/lɪŋˈgwɪstɪks/
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dialectology
noun [mass noun] |
the branch of linguistics concerned with the study of dialects
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/ˌdʌɪəlɛkˈtɒlədʒi/
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computational
adjective |
using or relating to computers
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/kɒmpjuˈteɪʃənl/
the computational analysis of English |
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comparative
adjective |
measured or judged by estimating the similarity or dissimilarity between one thing and another; relative
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/kəmˈparətɪv/
he returned to the comparative comfort of his own home |
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estimate
verb |
roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of
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/ˈɛstɪmeɪt/
the aim is to estimate the effects of macroeconomic policy on the economy |
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roughly
adverb |
in a manner lacking gentleness; harshly or violently
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/ˈrʌfli/
the man picked me up roughly |
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macroeconomics
noun |
the branch of economics concerned with large-scale or general economic factors, such as interest rates and national productivity
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/ˌmakrəʊiːkəˈnɒmɪks, -ɛk-/
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productivity
noun [mass noun] |
the state or quality of being productive
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/prɒdʌkˈtɪvɪti/
the long-term productivity of land |
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productive
adjective |
producing or able to produce large amounts of goods, crops, or other commodities
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/prəˈdʌktɪv/
the most productive employees |
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commodity
noun (plural commodities) |
a raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold, such as copper or coffee
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/kəˈmɒdɪti/
commodities such as copper and coffee |
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employee
noun |
a person employed for wages or salary, especially at non-executive level
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/ɛmplɔɪˈiː, ɛmˈplɔɪiː, ɪm-/
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executive
adjective [attributive] |
relating to or having the power to put plans or actions into effect
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/ɪgˈzɛkjʊtɪv, ɛg-/
an executive chairman |
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chairman
noun (plural chairmen) |
a person chosen to preside over a meeting
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/ˈtʃɛːmən/
the chairman of the conference |
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conference
noun |
a formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically one that takes place over several days
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/ˈkɒnf(ə)r(ə)ns/
an international conference on the environment |
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commercial
adjective |
concerned with or engaged in commerce
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/kəˈməːʃ(ə)l/
a commercial agreement |
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engage
verb |
[with object] occupy or attract (someone’s interest or attention)
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/ɪnˈgeɪdʒ, ɛn-/
he ploughed on, trying to outline his plans and engage Sutton’s attention |
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plough
noun |
a large farming implement with one or more blades fixed in a frame, drawn over soil to turn it over and cut furrows in preparation for the planting of seeds
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/plaʊ/
[mass noun] land that has been ploughed |
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implement
noun |
a tool, utensil, or other piece of equipment that is used for a particular purpose
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/ˈɪmplɪm(ə)nt/
garden implements |
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karma
noun [mass noun] |
(in Hinduism and Buddhism) the sum of a person’s actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences
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/ˈkɑːmə, ˈkəːmə/
informal good or bad luck, viewed as resulting from one’s actions |
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existence
noun [mass noun] |
the fact or state of living or having objective reality
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/ɪgˈzɪst(ə)ns, ɛg-/
the organization has been in existence for fifteen years |
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applause
noun [mass noun] |
approval or praise expressed by clapping
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/əˈplɔːz/
they gave him a round of applause |
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praise
verb [with object] |
express warm approval or admiration of
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/preɪz/
we can’t praise Chris enough—he did a brilliant job |
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suppose
verb |
[with clause] think or assume that something is true or probable but lack proof or certain knowledge
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/səˈpəʊz/
I suppose I got there about noon |
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admittedly
adverb [sentence adverb] |
used to express a concession or recognition that something is the case
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/ədˈmɪtɪdli/
admittedly, the salary was not wonderful |
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concession
noun |
a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands
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/kənˈsɛʃ(ə)n/
the government was unwilling to make any further concessions |
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unwilling
adjective |
not ready, eager, or prepared to do something
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/ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/
he was unwilling to take on that responsibility |
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eager
adjective |
strongly wanting to do or have something
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/ˈiːgə/
the man was eager to please |
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accomplish
verb [with object] |
achieve or complete successfully
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/əˈkʌmplɪʃ, əˈkɒm-/
the planes accomplished their mission |
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astound
verb [with object] |
shock or greatly surprise
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/əˈstaʊnd/
her bluntness astounded him |
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blunt
adjective |
(of a cutting implement) not having a sharp edge or point
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/blʌnt/
a blunt knife |
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implement
noun |
a tool, utensil, or other piece of equipment that is used for a particular purpose
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/ˈɪmplɪm(ə)nt/
garden implements |
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process
noun |
a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end
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/ˈprəʊsɛs/
military operations could jeopardize the peace process |
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reference
noun [mass noun] |
the action of mentioning or alluding to something
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/ˈrɛf(ə)r(ə)ns/
he made reference to the enormous power of the mass media |
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allude
verb [no object] |
suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at
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/əˈl(j)uːd/
she had a way of alluding to Jean but never saying her name |
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leper
noun |
a person suffering from leprosy
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/ˈlɛpə/
the story made her out to be a social leper |
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sublime
adjective (sublimer, sublimest) |
of very great excellence or beauty
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/səˈblʌɪm/
Mozart’s sublime piano concertos |
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intercourse
noun |
[mass noun] communication or dealings between individuals or groups
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/ˈɪntəkɔːs/
everyday social intercourse |
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demon
noun |
an evil spirit or devil, especially one thought to possess a person or act as a tormentor in hell
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/ˈdiːmən/
he was possessed by an evil demon |
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forlorn
adjective |
pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely
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/fəˈlɔːn/
forlorn figures at bus stops |
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abandon
verb [with object] |
cease to support or look after (someone); desert
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/əˈband(ə)n/
her natural mother had abandoned her at an early age |
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cease
verb |
come or bring to an end
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/siːs/
the hostilities ceased and normal life was resumed |
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vair
noun [mass noun] |
fur obtained from a variety of red squirrel, used in the 13th and 14th centuries as a trimming or lining for garments
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/vɛː/
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obtain
verb |
[with object] get, acquire, or secure (something)
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/əbˈteɪn/
adequate insurance cover is difficult to obtain |
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garment
noun |
an item of clothing
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/ˈgɑːm(ə)nt/
a windproof outer garment |
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windproof
adjective |
(of a garment or fabric) giving protection from the wind
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/ˈwɪn(d)pruːf/
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trimming
noun (usually trimmings) |
small pieces trimmed off something
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/ˈtrɪmɪŋ/
hedge trimmings |
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trim
verb (trims, trimming, trimmed) [with object] |
make (something) neat or of the required size or form by cutting away irregular or unwanted parts
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/trɪm/
trim the grass using a sharp mower |
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mow
verb (past participle mowed or mown) [with object] |
cut down (grass) with a machine
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/məʊ/
Roger mowed the lawn |
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lawn
noun |
an area of short, regularly mown grass in the garden of a house or park
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/lɔːn/
she was sitting in a deckchair on the lawn |
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elapse
verb [no object] |
(of time) pass or go by
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/ɪˈlaps/
weeks elapsed before anyone was charged with the attack |
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KIA
abbreviation |
killed in action
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reserve
verb [with object] |
retain for future use
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/rɪˈzəːv/
roll out half the dough and reserve the other half |
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currency
noun (plural currencies) |
a system of money in general use in a particular country
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/ˈkʌr(ə)nsi/
the dollar was a strong currency |
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retain
verb [with obj] |
continue to have (something); keep possession of:
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/rɪˈteɪn/
Labour retained the seat |
