strike A2

/stiː.ɹaɪk/ To hit someone or something hard. M S

district B1

/ˈdɪstɹɪkt/ An area of a town, city, or country, often one with its own character or purpose. M S

stress B1

/stɹɛs/ Worry or mental pressure caused by a difficult situation. M S

strict B2

/stɹɪkt/ Demanding that rules are obeyed and not allowing bad behavior. M S

distress C1

/dɪˈstɹɛs/ A feeling of great emotional pain, worry, or suffering. M S

restraint C1

/ɹɪˈstɹeɪnt/ Calm, controlled behaviour; the act of holding back strong feelings or reactions. M S

restrict B1

/ɹɪˈstɹɪkt/ To limit something or keep it within certain bounds. M S

stringent C2

/ˈstɹɪn.d͡ʒənt/ Strict, severe, and demanding close attention to rules or standards. M S

constraint C1

/kənˈstɹæɪnt/ Something that limits or restricts what you can do. M S

constriction C2

/kənˈstɹɪk.ʃən/ a tight feeling in some part of the body M S

astringent C2

/əˈstɹɪn.d͡ʒənt/ Causing a dry, puckering feeling in the mouth, as some unripe fruits do. M S

streak C2+

/strik/ a long thin line or band, or an unbroken run of events M S