American Culture Flashcards

Question

(i) baş dönmesi

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dizzy | ˈdɪzi

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allow | əˈlaʊ

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permit | pərˈmɪt

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predictable | prɪˈdɪktəbl

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predict | prɪˈdɪkt

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guess | ɡɛs

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incompatible | ˌɪnkəmˈpæt̮əbl

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disastrous | dɪˈzæstrəs

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adore | əˈdɔr

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expel | ɪkˈspɛl

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sack | sæk

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sack | sæk

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evaluate | ɪˈvælyuˌeɪt

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criticize | ˈkrɪt̮əˌsaɪz

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infinite | ˈɪnfənət

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gain | ɡeɪn

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mend | mɛnd

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silly | ˈsɪli

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ridiculous | rɪˈdɪkyələs

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vehicle | ˈviɪkl

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slipper | ˈslɪpər

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pharmacist | ˈfɑrməsɪst

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wage | weɪdʒ

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private | ˈpraɪvət

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recipe | ˈrɛsəpi

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rubber | ˈrʌbər

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rubbery | ˈrʌbəri

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sneak | snik

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renew | rɪˈnu

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masterpiece | ˈmæstərˌpis

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suicide | ˈsuəˌsaɪd

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scrap | skræp

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rectify | ˈrɛktəˌfaɪ

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justify | ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪ

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shirk | ʃərk

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paramount | ˈpærəˌmaʊnt

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minuscule | ˈmɪnəˌskyul

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sin | sɪn

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confidence | ˈkɑnfədəns

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wolf | wʊlf

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smooth | smuð

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case | keɪs

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shut | ʃʌt

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dawn | dɔn

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therefore | ˈðɛrfɔr

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habit | ˈhæbət

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quiet | ˈkwaɪət

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patient | ˈpeɪʃnt

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patient | ˈpeɪʃnt

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experienced | ɪkˈspɪriənst

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opponent | əˈpoʊnənt

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quite | kwaɪt

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assume | əˈsum

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wisdom | ˈwɪzdəm

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laugh | læf

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destination | ˌdɛstəˈneɪʃn

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imply | ɪmˈplaɪ

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hole | hoʊl

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field | fild

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chest | tʃɛst

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benefit | ˈbɛnəfɪt

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rude | rud

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impolite | ˌɪmpəˈlaɪt

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gesture | ˈdʒɛstʃər

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breath | brɛθ

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be out of breath | brɛθ

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pitch | pɪtʃ

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pitch | pɪtʃ

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statutory | ˈstætʃəˌtɔri

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voluminous | vəˈlumənəs

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tax | tæks

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tax | tæks

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revenue | ˈrɛvəˌnu

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fair | fɛr

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fair | fɛr

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carnival | ˈkɑrnəvl

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rivalry | ˈraɪvəlri

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rival | ˈraɪvl

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keen | kin

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shine | ʃaɪn

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nest | nɛst

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blackberry | ˈblækˌbɛri

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mate | meɪt

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reverse | rɪˈvərs

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reverse | rɪˈvərs

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gear | ɡɪr

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scratch | skrætʃ

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flood | flʌd

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flood | flʌd

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flaunt | flɔnt

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fast | fæst

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fine | faɪn

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kitten | ˈkɪtn

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sentence | ˈsɛntns

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justice | ˈdʒʌstəs

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offender | əˈfɛndər

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jail | dʒeɪl

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suspend | səˈspɛnd

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suspend | səˈspɛnd

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mortuary | ˈmɔrtʃuˌɛri

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tough | tʌf

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cramped | kræmpt

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drawer | drɔr

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punishment | ˈpʌnɪʃmənt

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punish | ˈpʌnɪʃ

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humiliate | hyuˈmɪliˌeɪt

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community | kəˈmyunət̮i

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examine | ɪɡˈzæmən

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haunt | hɔnt

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abuse | əˈbyus

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abuse | əˈbyus

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request | rɪˈkwɛst

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nail | neɪl

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nail polish | neɪl ˈpɑlɪʃ

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napkin | ˈnæpkən

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harmony | ˈhɑrməni

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wicked | ˈwɪkəd

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order | ˈɔrdər

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order | ˈɔrdər

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order | ˈɔrdər

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sibling | ˈsɪblɪŋ

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invade | ɪnˈveɪd

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eliminate | ɪˈlɪməˌneɪt

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belong | bɪˈlɔŋ

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elbow | ˈɛlboʊ

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exhausted | ɪɡˈzɔstəd

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oppose | əˈpoʊz

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accuse | əˈkyuz

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blame | bleɪm

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acclaim | əˈkleɪm

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guilty | ˈɡɪlti

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convenient | kənˈvinyənt

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insult | ɪnˈsʌlt

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stomach | ˈstʌmək

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offer | ˈɔfər

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actually | ˈæktʃuəli

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in fact | fækt

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receive | rɪˈsiv

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cross | krɔs

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mention | ˈmɛnʃn

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urgent | ˈərdʒənt

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several | ˈsɛvrəl

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stage | steɪdʒ

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hoax | hoʊks

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shrink | ʃrɪŋk

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witness | ˈwɪtnəs

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pond | pɑnd

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bounce | baʊns

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run out | rʌn

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helmet | ˈhɛlmət

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coincidence | koʊˈɪnsədəns

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victory | ˈvɪktəri

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deny | dɪˈnaɪ

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appoint | əˈpɔɪnt

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turn down | tərn

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refuse | rɪˈfyuz

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reject | rɪˈdʒɛkt

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entertain | ˌɛntərˈteɪn

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amuse | əˈmyuz

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amusement | əˈmyuzmənt

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optimistic | ˌɑptəˈmɪstɪk

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pessimistic | ˌpɛsəˈmɪstɪk

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major | ˈmeɪdʒər

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huge | hyudʒ

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treat | trit

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stand by | stænd

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ambition | æmˈbɪʃn

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ambitious | æmˈbɪʃəs

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interest | ˈɪntrɛst

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teapot | ˈtipɑt

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suitcase | ˈsutkeɪs

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afford | əˈfɔrd

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partial | ˈpɑrʃl

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annoy | əˈnɔɪ

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fold | foʊld

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doubtful | ˈdaʊtfl

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hire | ˈhaɪər

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hire | ˈhaɪər

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fragile | ˈfrædʒl

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settle | ˈsɛt̮l

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struggle | ˈstrʌɡl

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revise | rɪˈvaɪz

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proud | praʊd

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object | əbˈdʒɛkt

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decline | dɪˈklaɪn

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decline | dɪˈklaɪn

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recognize | ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz

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humble | ˈhʌmbl

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modest | ˈmɑdəst

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delay | dɪˈleɪ

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delay | dɪˈleɪ

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prattle | ˈpræt̮l

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lantern | ˈlæntərn

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deer | dɪr

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reward | rɪˈwɔrd

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award | əˈwɔrd

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crutch | krʌtʃ

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shallow | ˈʃæloʊ

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sallow | ˈsæloʊ

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pasty | ˈpeɪsti

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moody | ˈmudi

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tale | teɪl

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troublesome | ˈtrʌblsəm

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separate ˈsɛprət * I separated the class into three groups. * My parents separated when I was four.

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palatable ˈpælət̮əbl *a palatable local wine

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quarantine ˈkwɔrənˌtin *The dog was kept in quarantine for six months.

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maim meɪm *Hundreds of people are killed or maimed in car accidents every week.

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unanimous yuˈnænəməs *The jury was unanimous in finding him guilty.

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maze meɪz *The old city is a delightful maze for the modern tourist.

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vague veɪɡ *I have a vague idea of where the hotel is.

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clumsy ˈklʌmzi *His clumsy fingers couldn't untie the knot.

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die out daɪ *This species has nearly died out because its habitat is being destroyed.

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claim kleɪm *She claimed that the dog attacked her.

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influence ˈɪnfluəns *What exactly is the influence of television on children?

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devote dɪˈvoʊt *She devoted herself to her career.

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interrupt ˌɪntəˈrʌpt *Sorry to interrupt, but there's someone to see you.

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funeral ˈfjuːnərəl *Hundreds of people attended the funeral.

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accompany əˈkʌmpəni *His wife accompanied him on the trip.

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contribute kənˈtrɪbjuːt *We contributed £5 000 to the earthquake fund.

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legend ˈledʒənd *the legend of Robin Hood

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annually ˈænjuəli *The exhibition is held annually.

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grave ɡreɪv *There were flowers on the grave.

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individual ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl *We interviewed each individual member of the community. *an individual pizza

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divorce dɪˈvɔːrs *He remarried after a divorce from his first wife, Kate. *They're getting divorced.

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clap klæp *The audience cheered and clapped.

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cheer tʃɪr *We all cheered as the team came on to the field. *Cheering crowds greeted their arrival.

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species ˈspiːʃiːz * a rare species of beetle * There are many species of dog(s).

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stab stæb * She stabbed him in the arm with a screwdriver. * He was stabbed in the chest.

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figure out ˈfɪɡjər *I can't figure out how to do this.

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chill tʃɪl *There's a chill in the air this morning.

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chill out tʃɪl *Sit down and chill out!

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sceptical ˈskeptɪkl *I am sceptical about his chances of winning.

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carry out ˈkæri * to carry out a promise/a threat/a plan/an order * to carry out an inquiry/an investigation/a survey

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come up with (sth) kʌm *She came up with a new idea for increasing sales. *How soon can you come up with the money?

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avalanche ˈævəlæntʃ * He was killed in an avalanche while skiing. * alpine villages destroyed in an avalanche

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starve stɑːrv *The animals were left to starve to death.

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cooperative koʊˈɑːpərətɪv *Cooperative activity is essential to effective community work. *Employees will generally be more cooperative if their views are taken seriously.

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insecure ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊr *Insecure doors and windows (= for example, without good locks) make life easy for burglars. *She felt nervous and insecure.

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fence fens *The house was surrounded by a white picket fence.

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fence fens *His property is fenced with barbed wire.

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nutritionist | nuˈtrɪʃənɪst

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occasion əˈkeɪʒn *I've met him on several occasions.

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chew tʃuː *After the operation you may find it difficult to chew and swallow. *This meat is difficult to chew.

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owner ˈoʊnər *The police have been unable to trace the owner of the vehicle.

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comb koʊm * Don't forget to comb your hair! * Her hair was neatly combed back.

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comb koʊm *Your hair could do with a comb!

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flow floʊ *The river flows from the Andes to the ocean. *Electric current flows down this wire.

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flow floʊ *She tried to stop the flow of blood from the wound. *to improve traffic flow (= make it move faster)

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press pres * She pressed her face against the window. * Press the button to start the machine.

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cripple ˈkrɪpl * He was crippled by polio as a child. * His son was crippled by a riding accident.

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magnify ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ *The cells are first magnified under a microscope.

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miracle ˈmɪrəkl * It's a miracle that nobody was killed.an * economic miracle

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tramp træmp *An old tramp was sitting on a bench.

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sincerely sɪnˈsɪrli * I sincerely hope that this never happens again. * I sincerely believe that this is the right decision.

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exceed ɪkˈsid * Sales have exceeded $1 million so far this year. * The price will not exceed $100. * His achievements have exceeded expectations.

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seek siːk * Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes. * to seek advice/a solution

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desolate ˈdɛsələt * a desolate landscape * a bleak and desolate landscape

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landscape ˈlændskeɪp *The cathedral dominates the landscape for miles around. *the mountains and deserts that are typical features of the Western landscape

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grim ɡrɪm *The house looked grim and dreary in the rain. the grim walls of the prison *We face the grim prospect of still higher unemployment.

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forecast ˈfɔrkæst *In 2001 a serious earthquake was forecast for the area. *Snow is forecast for tomorrow.

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despite dɪˈspaɪt *Her voice was shaking despite all her efforts to control it. *I'm still pleased with the house despite all the problems we've had.

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relocate ˌriˈloʊkeɪt * The company relocated to Tokyo. * Some were unwilling to relocate.

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prosperity prɑˈspɛrət̮i *Our future prosperity depends on economic growth. *The country is enjoying a period of peace and prosperity.

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emigrate ˈɛməˌɡreɪt *The family left Czechoslovakia in 1968 and emigrated to America. *We're thinking of emigrating to New Zealand.

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immigrate ˈɪməˌɡreɪt *He immigrated with his parents in 1895, and grew up in Long Island. *About 6.6 million people immigrated to the United States in the 1970s.

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roughly ˈrʌfli *There's been an increase of roughly 30% since last year. *Sales are up by roughly 10%.

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remain rɪˈmeɪn *to remain silent/standing/seated/motionless *She will remain at her mother's until I return. *Only a few hundred of these animals remain today.

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inhabitant ɪnˈhæbət̮ənt * a city with 10 million inhabitants * the oldest inhabitant of the village

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destination ˌdɛstəˈneɪʃn * Spain is a very popular holiday destination. * to arrive at/reach your destination

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vote voʊt * Did you vote for or against her? * How did you vote in the last election?

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overwhelm ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm *She was overwhelmed by the excitement of it all. *The beauty of the landscape overwhelmed me.

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overwhelming ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ *an overwhelming feeling of sadness *The evidence against him was overwhelming. *She had the almost overwhelming desire to tell him the truth.

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exception ɪkˈsɛpʃn *There are exceptions to every rule. *Most of the buildings in the town are modern, but the church is an exception.

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nudge nʌdʒ *She nudged me towards the door. *He nudged me and whispered, “Look who just came in.”

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torch tɔrtʃ *a flaming torch *They struggled to keep the torch of idealism and hope alive.

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faulty ˈfɔlti * an accident caused by a faulty signal * Ask for a refund if the product is faulty.

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absorb əbˈsɔrb *Plants absorb oxygen. *Let the rice cook until it has absorbed all the water.

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height haɪt * Please state your height and weight. * a man of average height

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bogy man | ˈbʊɡiˌmɛn

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intention ɪnˈtɛnʃn *She announced her intention to resign. *I have no intention of going to the wedding. *I have every intention of paying her back what I owe her.

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owe oʊ * She still owes her father $3,000. * You still owe me money.

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persuasive pərˈsweɪsɪv * It's a very persuasive argument. * He can be very persuasive. * the persuasive power of advertising

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lorry ˈlɔːri * a lorry driver * Emergency food supplies were brought in by lorry. * a lorry load of frozen fish

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civil engineer | ˈsɪvl ˌendʒɪˈnɪr

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clash klæʃ * Demonstrators clashed violently with police. * Government troops clashed with rebel soldiers.

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instructor ɪnˈstrʌktər *a driving instructor

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spoil spɔɪl * Our camping trip was spoiled by bad weather. * The tall buildings have spoiled the view. * Don't eat too many nuts—you'll spoil your appetite

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ruin ˈruɪn * The bad weather ruined our trip. * My new shoes got ruined in the mud.

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rumor (rumour) ˈrumər *to spread rumours *There are widespread rumors of job losses. *Some malicious rumors are circulating about his past.

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bench bɛntʃ *a park bench

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court kɔrt *The suspect appeared in court charged with robbery. *Her lawyer made a statement outside the court. *They took their landlord to court for breaking the contract.

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landlord | ˈlændlɔrd

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ripe raɪp * Pick the tomatoes before they get too ripe. * ripe bananas

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sharp ʃɑrp * a sharp knife * sharp teeth

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cabbage ˈkæbɪdʒ * boiled cabbage * two cabbages

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garlic ˈɡɑrlɪk *a clove of garlic

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invention ɪnˈvɛnʃn *A lot of great inventions have come from America. *Fax machines were a wonderful invention at the time.

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violent ˈvaɪələnt *a victim of violent crime *Students were involved in violent clashes with the police. *Children should not be allowed to watch violent movies

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frame freɪm * a picture frame * a window frame * The bed frame is made of pine. * a bicycle frame

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boast boʊst *I wish she would stop boasting about her exam results. *I don't want to boast, but I can actually speak six languages.

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crawl krɔl * I crawled under the desk to plug the lamp in. * Our baby is just starting to crawl.

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handle ˈhændl *He handled the situation very well. *This office handles thousands of enquiries every day. *She's very good at handling her patients.

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gadget ˈɡædʒət *a kitchen gadget

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digest daɪˈdʒɛst *Your stomach contains acid to help you digest your food. *Humans cannot digest plants such as grass.

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dormitory | ˈdɔrməˌtɔri

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hall of residence | hɔl ʌv ˈrɛzədəns

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damage ˈdæmɪdʒ *He suffered brain damage in the car crash. *The earthquake caused property damage estimated at $6 million.

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talent ˈtælənt * to have great artistic talent * She showed an early talent for drawing. * a man of many talents

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talented ˈtæləntəd * a talented player * a talented young musician

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avoid əˈvɔɪd * He's been avoiding me all week. * Try to avoid the city centre. * The accident could have been avoided.

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manage ˈmænɪdʒ * He used to manage the bookshop on King Street. * Will you be able to manage on your own? * to manage a factory/bank/hotel/baseball team

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stairs stɛrz * to go up/down the stairs * We had to carry the piano up three flights of stairs.

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downstairs ˌdaʊnˈstɛrz * She went downstairs to see who was at the door. * Wait downstairs in the hall.

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upstairs ˌʌpˈstɛrz * He ran upstairs to answer the phone. * The people who live upstairs are very noisy. * I carried her bags upstairs.

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check tʃɛk * I went to check that I'd locked the door. * Have you checked your facts? * Check the oil and water before leaving.

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guide ɡaɪd *a tour guide *a user's guide *His elder sister had been his guide, counselor and friend.

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lock out lɑk *I'd locked myself out of the house and had to break a window to get in.

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beggar ˈbɛɡər *beggars sleeping on the pavement

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introduce ˌɪntrəˈdus *He took me round the room and introduced me to everyone. *Emma introduced herself and they shook hands.

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ignore ɪɡˈnɔr *They just ignored him and carried on with the game *He ignored all the “No Smoking” signs and lit up a cigarette. *I made a suggestion but they chose to ignore it.

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seat belt sit bɛlt *to fasten your seat belt

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fasten ˈfæsn * This dress fastens at the side. * Fasten your seat belts, please.

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trick trɪk * a trick question * I wasn't really ill - it was just a trick. * The kids are always playing tricks on their teacher.

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upset ʌpˈsɛt * The phone call had clearly upset her. * This decision is likely to upset a lot of people. * Try not to let him upset you.

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hurricane ˈhərəˌkeɪn *hurricane-force winds

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require rɪˈkwaɪər * Training to be a doctor requires a lot of hard work. * These pets require a lot of care and attention. * This condition requires urgent treatment.

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loyalty ˈlɔɪəlti * Your loyalty to the company is impressive. * They swore their loyalty to the king.

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swear swɛr *He was sent home because he swore at the teacher. *I don't like to hear children swearing.

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swear swɛr *I swear to tell the truth. *She swore that she was at home at the time of the accident.

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revenge rɪˈvɛndʒ *He's made life very difficult for me but I'll get/take my revenge. *She is seeking revenge for the murder of her husband.

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survey ˈsərveɪ *Holidays in the UK are becoming more popular, according to a recent survey. *A recent survey showed 75% of those questioned were in favor of the plan.

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naughty ˈnɔt̮i *a naughty little boy/girl

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gender ˈdʒɛndər * issues of class, race and gender * gender differences/relations/roles

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track træk * The country has thousands of miles of track. * a railway track/ US a railroad track

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track træk * The wolves are tracked by using radio collars. * hunters tracking and shooting bears

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railway ˈreɪlweɪ *Repairs are being carried out on the railway.

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booklet ˈbʊklət *The tourist office has booklets about the area.

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persuade pərˈsweɪd * Try to persuade him to come. * We managed to persuade him to come with us. * I persuaded her that it was the right thing to do.

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dissuade dɪˈsweɪd * We tried to dissuade him from leaving. * I tried to dissuade him from giving up his job.

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mug mʌɡ * a coffee mug * a steaming mug of tea

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mugger | mʌɡər

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mug mʌɡ *He was mugged as he walked across the park. *She had been mugged in the street in broad daylight.

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change sb's mind tʃeɪndʒ maɪnd * Nothing will make me change my mind. * We've changed our minds about selling the house.

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chase tʃeɪs *My dog likes chasing rabbits. *The kids chased each other around the kitchen table.

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kick the bucket | kɪk ðə ˈbʌkət

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tow truck | toʊ trʌk

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sane seɪn *No sane person would do that. *Being able to get out of the city at the weekend keeps me sane.

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beverage ˈbɛvərɪdʒ *laws governing the sale of alcoholic beverages

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canned kænd *canned tuna/soup

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can kæn *canned tomatoes

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mayor ˈmeɪər * the Mayor of New York * Mayor Bob Anderson

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lonely ˈloʊnli *She gets lonely now that the kids have all left home. *She lives alone and often feels lonely.

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look after lʊk ˈæftər *Who's going to look after the children while you're away? *Don't worry about me—I can look after myself (= I don't need any help).

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punctual ˈpʌŋktʃuəl * She has been reliable and punctual. * a punctual start at 9 o'clock * Always be punctual for an interview.

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reliable rɪˈlaɪəbl *We are looking for someone who is reliable and hard-working. *reliable information *a reliable friend

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governor ˈɡʌvərnər * the governor of Arizona * a prison/school governor * the Governor of Texas

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put together pʊt təˈɡɛðər * You buy it in a kit and then put it together yourself. * to put together a model plane/an essay/a meal

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pillow ˈpɪloʊ *She lay back against the pillows.

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chance tʃæns * Is there any chance of getting tickets for tonight? * She's ruined my chances of getting the job. * She has little chance of passing the exam.

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fiancé fiˈɑnseɪ *Linda and her fiancé were there.

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fiancée fiˈɑnseɪ *Paul and his fiancée were there.

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worship ˈwərʃəp *He worshiped at the local mosque.

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take place teɪk pleɪs *The meeting will take place next week.

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frighten ˈfraɪtn * It frightens me when he drives so fast. * Sorry, I didn't mean to frighten you.

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lazy ˈleɪzi * He's too lazy to make his bed in the morning. * He was not stupid, just lazy. * I was feeling too lazy to go out.

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skillful ˈskɪlfl *a skillful player/performer/teach

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accomplished əˈkɑmplɪʃt *an accomplished artist/actor/chef *She was an elegant and highly accomplished woman.

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blanket ˈblæŋkət * It's cold tonight—can I have another blanket? * The baby was wrapped in a blanket.

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bottom ˈbɑt̮əm * Click on the icon at the bottom of the page. * I waited for them at the bottom of the hill.

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extravagant ɪkˈstrævəɡənt * the extravagant lifestyle of a movie star * I felt very extravagant spending $200 on a dress.

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patrol pəˈtroʊl * Police patrol the streets night and day. * Troops patrolled the border day and night.

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troop trup *They announced the withdrawal of 12,000 troops from the area.

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withdrawal wɪθˈdrɔəl * the withdrawal of support * the withdrawal of the UN troops from the region * the withdrawal of a product from the market

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serve sərv *Breakfast is served between 7 and 10 a.m. *We're not allowed to serve alcohol to anyone under 18. *to serve in the army *He served as mayor for 5 years.

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vanity ˈvænət̮i *She had no personal vanity (= about her appearance). *The invitation to head the committee flattered his vanity and he agreed.

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in vain veɪn *I tried in vain to start a conversation. *She closed her eyes tightly in a vain attempt to hold back the tears. *I knocked loudly in the vain hope that someone might answer.

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bossy | ˈbɔsi

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arrogant ˈærəɡənt *I found him arrogant and rude.

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cockroach ˈkɑkroʊtʃ *The kitchens were discovered to be infested with cockroaches.

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workaholic | ˌwərkəˈhɔlɪk

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vision ˈvɪʒn * a vision of a better society * As a leader, he lacked vision. * Cats have good night vision. * He has poor vision in his left eye.

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mop mɑp *a mop and bucket

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fluid ˈfluəd *a fluid consistency

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dilemma dɪˈlɛmə *She's still in a dilemma about whether she should go or not. *to be in a dilemma

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towel ˈtaʊəl * a bath/beach towel * a paper towel

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be petrified ˈpɛtrəˌfaɪd * I'm petrified of spiders. * They were petrified with fear

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intelligence ɪnˈtɛlədʒəns * military intelligence * intelligence reports

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gamble ˈɡæmbl * He gambled away all of our savings. * to gamble on the horses * I gambled all my winnings on the last race.

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forehead | ˈfɔrhɛd

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triumph ˈtraɪʌmf * Barcelona's 2-0 triumph over Manchester United * one of the greatest triumphs of modern science

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cannibal ˈkænəbl *a tribe of cannibals

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capital punishment | ˈkæpət̮l ˈpʌnɪʃmənt

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death penalty dɛθ ˈpɛnlti * The two men are facing the death penalty. * a crime which carries the death penalty

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execution ˌɛksəˈkyuʃn * He faced execution by hanging for murder. * Over 200 executions were carried out last year.

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execute ˈɛksəˌkyut * He was executed for treason. * He was executed for murder. * The prisoners were executed by firing squad.

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treason | ˈtrizn

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squad skwɑd * the drug/fraud, etc. squad * the Olympic/national squad

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genocide ˈdʒɛnəˌsaɪd *victims of genocide

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massacre ˈmæsəkər *the bloody massacre of innocent civilians *Nobody survived the massacre. *He ordered the massacre of over 2,000 women and children.

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massacre ˈmæsəkər *Hundreds of innocent women and children were massacred. *Hundreds of civilians were massacred in the raid.

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innocent ˈɪnəsnt * They have imprisoned an innocent man. * He claims to be innocent of the crime.

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slaughter ˈslɔt̮ər *The lambs are ready to be slaughtered. *Men, women and children were slaughtered and villages destroyed.

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butcher | ˈbʊtʃər

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itch ɪtʃ * Woollen sweaters make my arms itch. * I itch all over. * Does the rash itch?

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rash ræʃ * I woke up covered in a rash. * an itchy rash * Certain foods give him a rash. * I break out in a rash (= a rash appears on my skin) if I eat chocolate.

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whale weɪl *whale meat

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censorship ˈsɛnsərˌʃɪp *press censorship *The decree imposed strict censorship of the media. *political/state censorship

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censor ˈsɛnsər * The book was heavily censored before publication. * The news reports had been heavily censored.

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inmate ˈɪnmeɪt * The jail has 500 inmates. * He was attacked by a fellow inmate. * The inmates were living in terrible conditions.

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prisoner ˈprɪzənər *The number of prisoners serving life sentences has fallen. *They are demanding the release of all political prisoners.

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pathetic pəˈθɛt̮ɪk *a pathetic and lonely old man *Four times the pathetic little creature fell to the ground. *The starving children were a pathetic sight.

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pitiful ˈpɪt̮ɪfl * The horse was a pitiful sight * I didn't recognize him, he looked so pitiful.

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sight saɪt * to lose your sight (= to become blind) * She has very good sight.

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sight saɪt *The sight of so much blood had shocked him. *After ten days at sea, we had our first sight of land.

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irrelevant ɪˈrɛləvənt * irrelevant remarks * Whether I believe you or not is irrelevant now. * That evidence is irrelevant to the case.

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remark rɪˈmɑrk * He made a remark about her clothes. * What exactly did you mean by that last remark?

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prey preɪ *The lion will often stalk its prey for hours. *The prey had been sighted. *A hawk hovered in the air before swooping on its prey.

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bird of prey | bərd ʌv preɪ

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soar sɔr * an eagle soaring high above the cliffs * The birds were soaring high above. * Air pollution will soon soar above safety levels. * Unemployment has soared to 18%. * House prices have soared.

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exist ɪɡˈzɪst * Do you think that fairies exist? * Poverty still exists in this country.

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hunt hʌnt *to hunt deer/rabbits *Lions sometimes hunt alone. *Whales are still being hunted and killed in the Arctic.

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attack əˈtæk *He was attacked and seriously injured by a gang of youths. *Most dogs will not attack unless provoked. *A woman was attacked and robbed.

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breeze briz * a cool breeze * a sea breeze * A light breeze was blowing.

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refuse * I asked him to leave but he refused. * Cathy refuses to admit that she was wrong.

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swallow | ˈswɑloʊ

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expression ɪkˈsprɛʃn *As an expression of our disapproval, we will no longer use his shop. *There was a worried expression on her face.

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conservation ˌkɑnsərˈveɪʃn * a conservation area * wildlife conservation * to be interested in wildlife conservation

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reduction rɪˈdʌkʃn *She refused to accept a reduction in wages. *price reductions *a 33% reduction in the number of hospital beds available

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incident ˈɪnsədənt * Police are investigating the incident. * One particular incident sticks in my mind.

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represent ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt *In practice the figure represents a 10% pay cut. *The President was represented at the ceremony by the Vice President.

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prehistoric ˌprihɪˈstɔrɪk * prehistoric remains * in prehistoric times * prehistoric man/remains/animals/burial sites

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endangered ɪnˈdeɪndʒərəd *The sea turtle is an endangered species *That one mistake seriously endangered the future of the company.

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remote rɪˈmoʊt * His voice sounded remote. * a remote beach * The farmhouse is remote from any other buildings.

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tough tʌf * We've had to make some tough decisions. * a tough childhood * He's not tough enough for a career in sales.

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extinct ɪkˈstɪŋkt *an extinct species *to become extinct *The sea turtle is in danger of becoming extinct in the U.S.