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Abandon

(v.) to ​leave behind or ​run away from someone or something, or to give up something

Air ​attacks ​forced the ​villagers to abandon ​their ​homes.

Abroad

(adv.) in or to a ​foreign ​country or countries

They used to go abroad every ​summer.

Absence

(n.) the ​state of not being ​somewhere, or a ​period in which you are not ​somewhere

She has had ​repeated absences from ​school this ​year.

Accommodation

(n.) 1- a place (such as a room in a hotel) where travelers can sleep and find other services.


2- an agreement that allows people, groups, etc., to work together.

There's a ​shortage of ​cheap accommodation (​places to ​live).

Flock

(n.) a ​group of ​sheep, ​goats, or ​birds, or a ​group of ​people

a flock of ​ducks


a flock of ​reporters

Grazing

(n.) land where ​farm ​animals ​feed on ​grass

I saw a large group of sheep grazing this morning.

Lawn

(n.) an ​area of ​grass, ​especially near to a ​house or in a ​park, that is ​cut ​regularly to ​keep it short.

Will you ​mow the lawn at the ​weekend?

Stealth

(n.) ​movement that is ​quiet and ​careful in ​order not to be ​seen or ​heard, or ​secret​ action.

The ​weapons had been ​acquired by stealth.

Lamb

(n.) a ​young ​sheep, or the ​flesh of a ​young​ sheep ​eaten as ​meat:

A wolf steathily stole a lamb.

Plead

(v.) to make an ​urgent, ​emotional​ statement or ​request for something

He was on his ​knees, pleading for​ mercy/​forgiveness.

Fulfil

(v.) to do something that is ​expected, ​hoped for, or ​promised, or to ​cause it to ​happen. (Make something happens)

A ​school ​fails if it does not fulfil the ​needs/​requirements of ​its ​pupils.

Fond

(adj) to like someone or something very much; to like doing something. (To be fond of smth/smb)

She was very fond of horses.

Shepherd

(n.) a ​person who ​takes ​care of ​sheep

A shepherd boy.

Flattery

(n.) the ​act of ​praising someone, often in a way that is not ​sincere, because you ​want something from them

The man was pleased by the flattery and started to sing more.

Trot

(v.) of a horse (or any similar animal with four legs) : to move at a speed faster than walking by stepping with each front leg at the same time as the opposite back leg

The lamb trotted back to its flock.

Urgent

(adj.)​needing ​attention very ​soon, ​especiallybefore anything ​else, because ​important

Many ​people are in urgent need of ​foodand ​water.

Milkman

(n.) a man whose ​job is to ​bring ​milk to ​your​home in the early ​morning

​Britain is one of the few ​countries where ​milk is ​delivered ​daily to the ​doorstep by milkmen.

Generous

(adj.) ​willing to give ​money, ​help, ​kindness, etc., ​especially more than is ​usual or ​expected

She was very generous with me.

Profit

(n.)​ money that is ​earned in ​trade or ​business after ​paying the ​costs of ​producing and ​selling ​goods and ​services

He ​sold his ​house at a ​huge profit.

Ornament

(n.) ​decoration that is ​added to ​increase the ​beauty of something.

he purchased plenty of rich clothes and glittering gold ornaments.

Capsize

(v.) to (​cause a ​boat or ​ship to) ​turn ​upsidedown by ​accident while on ​water.

A ​huge ​wave capsized the ​yacht.

Vendor

(n.) someone who is ​selling something

The milk vendor.

Grief

(n.) a cause of deep sadness because of an accident that has happend.

The man was speechless with grief.

Weep

(v.) to cry tears.

I could hear somone weeping


Do not weep.

Illicit

(adj.) ​illegal or ​socially ​disapproved of.

illicit ​trade


illicit ​activities


What you have lost is only the illicit gains you earned through cheating your customers.

Den

(n.) the ​home of ​particular ​types of ​wild​ animals.

The lion came out of his den.

Hesitation

(n.) the ​act of ​pausing before doing something, ​especially because you are ​nervous or not ​certain

After a ​slight hesitation, she ​began to ​speak.

Tummy

(n.) a stomach

"This hare cannot fill my tummy." The lion said

Vanish

(v.) to ​disappear or ​stop ​existing, esp. ​suddenly.

The deer vanished into the forest.

Obstinate

(adj.) unwilling to ​change ​your ​opinion or ​action ​despite ​argument or ​persuasion; ​(stubborn).

An obstinate 2 years-old girl

Disobedient

(adj.) refusing to do what someone in ​authority ​tells you to do

A disobedient child.

Wicked

(adj.)


1- morally ​wrong and ​bad.


2- slightly ​bad, but in an ​attractive way.

1- He was a wicked, ​ruthless, and ​dishonest man.



2- She has a wicked ​sense of ​humor.

Deed

(n.) an ​intentional ​act, ​especially a very ​bad or very good one.

This old woman performs many ungodly deeds.

Command

(v.) to give someone an ​order or ​orders with ​authority

The police commanded the driver to stop the car.

Pale

(adj.)


1- (of a person’s ​face) having less color ​than ​usual.


2- (of a ​color or ​light) not ​bright or ​strong.

1- Why do you look so pale? Are you ill?



2- A pale blue scarf.

Tremble

(v.) to ​shake ​slightly, usually because you are ​cold, ​frightened, or very ​emotional.

She was trembling as she lifted the cup.

Inquire

(v.) to ​ask for ​information.

"Where are you from?" He inquired politely.

Collier

(n.) coal miner.

My dad is a collier.

Sportsman

(n.) someone who ​plays ​sport in a way that ​shows ​respect and ​fairness towards the ​opposing ​player or ​team.

He'll be ​remembered both as a ​brilliant​ player and as a ​true sportsman.

Butcher

(n.) a ​person whose ​job is to ​kill ​animals for ​meat or who ​prepares and ​sells ​meat in a ​store

Let's go to that butcher and buy some meat.

Peep

(v.) to ​secretly ​look at something for a ​short ​time.

I was peeping through his house's windows.

Fiery

(adj.) ​flaming or ​extremely ​bright, ​hot, or of a ​red ​color like ​fire.

A fiery explosion


A fiery sky/sunset

Shelter

(a ​building ​designed to give) ​protection from ​bad ​weather, ​danger, or ​attack

The soldiers took shelter in a forest cave.

Courage

(n.) the ​ability to ​control ​your ​fear in a ​dangerous or ​difficult ​situation

He showed a great courage last night.

Blankly

(adv.) in a way that ​shows no ​understanding, ​interest, or ​emotion

He just stared blankly at me.

Perseverance

(n.) the quality that allows someone to continue trying to do something even though it is difficult

Perseverance paves way to success