Vocabulary

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NEWS

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Definition:

a report on recent or new events in a newspaper or magazine, or on radio or television.

Example:

I saw the six o'clock news.

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DISASTER

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Definition:

an overwhelming calamity or catastrophe.

Example:

The earthquake was a terrible disaster for that town.

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FOREIGN

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Definition:

of or coming from another country or nation;not domestic or native.

Example:

My new friend is a foreign news correspondent.

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SURVEY

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Definition:

to conduct a study of the opinions or thoughts of (a group of people).

Example:

This papers are to survey TV viewers.

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HURT

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Definition:

to cause bodily injury to; injure.

Example:

That fall hurt his leg.

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SCARY

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Definition:

causing fright or alarm.

Example:

I had a scary roller-coaster ride.

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THIEF

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Definition:

a person who steals something from another.

Example:

Tom turned out to be a thief.

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TEENAGER

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Definition:

of, relating to, or characteristic of people in their teens.

Example:

The report revealed that many teenagers are alcoholics.

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JEWELRY

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Definition:

objects used to decorate a person, as necklaces, rings, bracelets, or brooches, esp. when made of precious metals, gemstones, pearls, etc.

Example:

My jewelry box was tiny and wooden.

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FOCUS

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Definition:

a central point, such as of attraction, attention, or activity.

Example:

His focus was on earning a living.

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WILDLIFE

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Definition:

undomesticated animals living in the wild, including those hunted for food, sport, or profit.

Example:

I work to protect the environment and wildlife of a region.

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FREAK

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Definition:

an abnormal, unusual, or strange person, animal, or thing;aberration.

Example:

The snowstorm in July was a freak of nature.

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HIT

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Definition:

to come against with an impact or with force.

Example:

Hailstones hit on the roof.

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SUSPECT

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Definition:

to believe (something) to be the case;surmise.

Example:

I suspect that my cousin murder to my aunt.

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GROOM

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Definition:

a man or boy in charge of horses or a stable.

Example:

My cousin used to be a groom when he was 15 yearsold

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WAREHOUSE

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Definition:

a building for the storage of goods or merchandise.

Example:

The cars is in the warehouse.

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DAMAGE

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Definition:

injury, harm, or destruction that reduces value, usefulness, etc.; harmful effect.

Example:

The earthquake caused great damage to the city.

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WINDS

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Definition:

air in natural motion, esp. strong motion.

Example:

there are occasional gusts of wind.

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THUNDER

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Example:

a loud, rolling noise produced by the expansion of air heated by lightning.

Example:

The children were afraid of thunder.

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WILDFIRE

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Definition:

a large fire that spreads rapidly and is hard to put out.

Example:

The rumor spread like wildfire.

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CARELESS

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Definition:

not paying enough attention to what one does.

Example:

He made a few careless mistakes on that exam.

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TROUBLE

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Definition:

to disturb the calm and contentment of; worry; distress.

Example:

The sufferings of the poor troubled him.

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BORROW

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Definition:

to obtain (something) with a promise to return it.

Example:

Can I borrow a pencil?

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STUCK

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Definition:

stuck on, strongly attracted to;infatuated with.

Example:

We were stuck in traffic for an hour last night.

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STRANGE

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Definition:

causing a feeling of curiosity or wonder; odd.

Example:

It was strange to be the boss over someone who had once been my boss.

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CAUGHT

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Definition:

to seize or capture, esp. after chasing.

Example:

The police tried for weeks to caught the thief.

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IGNITION

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Definition:

the act of igniting or the state of being ignited.

Example:

The Space Center announced, "We have ignition; we have liftoff.

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AWARE

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Definition:

having knowledge or realization of; conscious of.

Example:

I wasn't aware that it was dangerous.

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FULFILL

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Definition:

to carry out or bring to realization.

Example:

The dream of a world without war is yet to be fulfilled.

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ADVANTAGE

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Definition:

circumstance, opportunity, etc., that is very favorable to success.

Example:

The advantages of a good education.

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SPECULATE

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Definition:

to consider or think curiously about (something); suppose, propose, or wonder.

Example:

The audience is left to speculate on what might happen when the hero returns.

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CHARITY

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Definition:

gifts of money or things to aid the poor, ill, or helpless.

Example:

She was too proud to accept charity.

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COLLEGE

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Definition:

a school or institution of higher education that grants a bachelor's degree.

Example:

She chose a college that had a good business department.

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PROUD

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Definition:

feeling pleasure or satisfaction over something thought of as bringing credit or honor to oneself.

Example:

I am proud of my country.

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NEARBY

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Definition:

close at hand; next to ;neighboring; adjacent.

Example:

This drug can be bought at your nearby pharmacy.

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SMART

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Definition:

having or showing quick intelligence or ready mental capability.

Example:

It wasn't very smart of you to try to cheat.

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TANTRUM

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Definition:

a violent demonstration of rage or frustration; a burst of bad temper.

Example:

A two years old child having a tantrum.

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THROW

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Definition:

to hurl or propel from the hand.

Example:

The pitcher's arm hurt so much he could hardly throw.

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SHAPE

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Definition:

the way a person or thing looks on the outside.

Example:

Italy has the shape of a boot when you see it on a map.

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GOWN

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Definition:

a woman's dress or robe, esp. one that is full-length.

Example:

My mom wears evening gowns.

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DISAPPOINTED

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Definition:

depressed or discouraged by the failure of one's hopes or expectations.

Example:

I was greatly disappointed at not getting the job.

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RAFTING

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Definition:

the sport of traveling on rivers and streams by raft.

Example:

We went whitewater rafting recently.

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ANXIOUS

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Definition:

full of mental distress or of fear of danger or misfortune; troubled; worried.

Example:

Ifelt anxious about her health.

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IMPROVE

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Definition:

to (cause to) become better.

Example:

Exercise improves one's health.

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HUGE

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Definition:

extraordinarily large in size, weight, quantity, or area; gigantic.

Example:

I have a huge ship.

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RHYTHM

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Definition:

movement with a regular pattern with a beat or accent that occurs at fixed times.

Example:

The even rhythms of her heartbeat.

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EMBARRASSED

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Definition:

to (cause to) become ashamed, uncomfortable, or ill at ease.

Example:

The child's crying embarrassed her parents.

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SCREAM

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Definition:

to make a loud, sharp cry.

Example:

She screamed her answer to him.

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TICKET

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Definition:

a slip of paper that shows the holder has paid a fare or admission or is entitled to some service.

Example:

I bought a train ticket.

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PASSIONATE

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Definition:

of or relating to passion.

Example:

A passionate defense of the rights of the oppressed.

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COUPLE

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Definition:

a combination of two of a kind; pair.

Example:

The oranges in the market looked good, so I bought a couple.

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NERVOUS

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Definition:

very uneasy or apprehensive; fearful; timid.

Example:

very uneasy or apprehensive; fearful; timid.

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ABROAD

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Definition:

in or to a foreign country or countries.

Example:

He is famous at home and abroad.

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THRILLED

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Definition:

to (cause to) feel a sudden wave of emotion or excitement.

Example:

The good news thrilled him.

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ARCHERY

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Definition:

the practice of shooting with a bow and arrow at a target.

Example:

Archery helps young people to develop strength and focus.

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FACT

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Definition:

something that is real and actually exists; reality; truth.

Example:

Your fears have no basis in fact.

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SUCCESSFUL

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Definition:

achieving or having achieved success.

Example:

She had become a very successful businesswoman.

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YOUNGEST

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Definition:

a person who is the least old of a group, as the youngest member of a family.

Example:

Their youngest is still in high school.

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IMMERSION

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Definition:

the act of immersing.

Example:

She hasa quick immersion into local politics.

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HOPE

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Definition:

a feeling that events will turn out well.

Example:

I lost all hope of success.