File 08 - More words

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abbey n
/ˈæbi/
Nearly every British monarch has been crowned in Westminster Abbey.

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aroma n
/əˈrəʊmə/
The whole area is beautifully illuminated, with relaxing music, aromas, and gentle lighting.

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assortment n
/əˈsɔːtmənt/
The all-organic lounge and bar area offers a healthy assortment of snacks and juices.

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battle n
/ˈbætl/
During which war was the Battle of Gettysburg fought?

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binoculars n
/bɪˈnɒkjələz/
Through my dad’s old binoculars I could clearly see how the Confederate army had started from the town, a mile or so to the north.

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cannon n
/ˈkænən/
Ships used cannons in battle in the past.

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chamber n
/ˈtʃeɪmbə(r)/
I found the chamber really stressful as it was so dark and small.

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civil war n
/ˌsɪvl wɔː(r)/
Which of these countries has not fought a civil war in its history?

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column n
/ˈkɒləm/
In the northwest of the building there is a column with a hole in the middle called the Wishing Column which people think has special powers.

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crown v
/kraʊn/
Nearly every British monarch has been crowned in Westminster Abbey.

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dome n
/dəʊm/
It was the world’s largest cathedral for nearly a thousand years and it is famous for its large dome.

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festival n
/ˈfestɪvl/
Have you ever been to the Edinburgh Festival?

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fizzy adj
/ˈfɪzi/
We think they should ban fizzy drinks.

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illuminate v
/ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/
The whole area is beautifully illuminated, with relaxing music, aromas, and gentle lighting.

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impurity n
/ɪmˈpjʊərəti/
The spa says the heat helps remove impurities from the body and is also good for aches and pains.

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make it back to base
/meɪk ɪt bæk tə beɪs/
Two out of every three Confederate soldiers didn’t make it back to base.

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minaret n
/ˌmɪnəˈret/
It is surrounded by four tall minarets, each of which is different.

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mosaic n
/məʊˈzeɪɪk/
On the second floor, there are beautiful mosaics on the walls.

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put up with v
/pʊt ʌp wɪð/
There’s no wind, and the air is dry. It’s easier to put up with than a cold shower.

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renovate v
/ˈrenəveɪt/
We need to renovate the castle so it will be closed to the public for six months.

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restoration n
/ˌrestəˈreɪʃn/
Restoration of the church cost millions.

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revolution n
/ˌrevəˈluːʃn/
When did the Russian Revolution take place?

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rifle n
/ˈraɪfl/
When I was little, my dad bought me a Union cap and a toy rifle and let me play on the battlefield.

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seize v
/siːz/
It’s important to seize the moment sometimes. It’s healthy to take a chance every now and then.

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treatment n
/ˈtriːtmənt/
The spa area has a large pool, a Hammam, and massage rooms offering a variety of treatments.

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wellbeing n
/welˈbiːɪŋ/
Your health and general wellbeing is our priority.