General Vocabulary
High-utility words that do not belong cleanly to a narrower subject.
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chief
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/t͡ʃiːf/
The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
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bunch
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/bʌnt͡ʃ/
A number of things growing or fastened together in a cluster.
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throat
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/ˈθɹoʊt/
The front part of the neck.
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princess
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/ˈpɹɪnsɛs/
A daughter or granddaughter of a king or queen.
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monster
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/ˈmɑnstɚ/
A large, frightening, imaginary creature.
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nonsense
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/ˈnɑn.sɛns/
Words or ideas that have no meaning or are silly and foolish.
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ugh
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/ʌɡ/
used to express disgust, aversion, horror, or strong annoyance
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sheriff
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/ˈʃɛɹɪf/
The main law-enforcement officer of a county, often elected.
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finding
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/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
Something discovered as a result of research or investigation.
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universe
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/ˈjuːnəˌvɝs/
Everything that exists, including all of space, time, and matter.
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proof
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/pɹuf/
Information or facts that show something is true.
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opening
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/ˈoʊ.pə.nɪŋ/
A gap or hole that you can pass through or see through.
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access
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/ˈækˌsɛs/
The right or chance to use, enter, or reach something.
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signal
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/ˈsɪɡnəl/
A sound, gesture, or light used to give information, a warning, or an order.
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gosh
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/ɡɑʃ/
a mild expression of surprise, admiration, annoyance, or emphasis
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loss
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/lɔs/
The fact of no longer having something you once had.
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union
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/ˈjuː.njən/
An organized group of workers formed to protect their rights and bargain with employers.
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miracle
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/ˈmɪɹ.ə.kəl/
An amazing event that cannot be explained by the laws of nature and is believed to be caused by God.
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edge
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/ed͡ʒ/
The outer line or border where something ends.
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penny
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/ˈpɪni/
A small coin worth one hundredth of a pound or, in the US, one cent.
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surface
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/ˈsɜɹ.fəs/
The outer or top layer of something.
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series
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/ˈsɪɹ.iz/
A number of similar things or events that come one after another.
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pot
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/pɑt/
A deep round container used for cooking or for growing plants.
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emperor
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/ˈemp(ə)ɹə/
The ruler of an empire
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incident
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/ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/
An event or occurrence, especially an unusual or unpleasant one.
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trash
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/tɹæʃ/
Things that are thrown away because they are no longer wanted; rubbish.
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failure
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/ˈfeɪ.ljəɹ/
A lack of success in doing something.
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glory
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/ˈɡloɹ.i/
Great honour and admiration earned by an achievement.
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sand
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/ˈsænd/
Tiny loose grains of worn rock that form beaches and deserts.
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reward
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/ɹɪˈwɔɹd/
Something you are given for doing something good or useful.
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gee
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/d͡ʒiː/
An exclamation used to show surprise, excitement, or mild frustration.
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disaster
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/dɪˈzas.təː/
A sudden event, such as a flood or earthquake, that causes great damage or loss of life.
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demand
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/dɪˈmænd/
A strong and firm request for something.
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package
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/pa.ked͡ʒ/
Something wrapped or boxed up to be carried or sent; a parcel.
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option
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/ˈɑpʃən/
One of several things you can choose from.
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league
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/liːɡ/
A group of sports teams that compete against one another.
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stress
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/stɹɛs/
Worry or mental pressure caused by a difficult situation.
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cap
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/kæp/
A soft, close-fitting hat, often with a part that sticks out at the front.
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mile
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/ˈmaɪl/
A unit of distance equal to about 1.6 kilometres.
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recording
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/ɹɪˈkɔː(ɹ)dɪŋ/
Sound, video, or images stored so they can be played back.
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pattern
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/ˈpætɚn/
A repeated decorative design of shapes, lines, or colours.
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cliff
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/klɪf/
A high, steep face of rock, often by the sea.
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warrior
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/ˈwɔɹiɚ/
A brave or experienced fighter, especially in past times.
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benefit
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/ˈbɛn.ə.fɪt/
A good or helpful effect that something has; an advantage.
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goods
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/ˈgʊdz/
Things that are made to be bought and sold.
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atmosphere
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/ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/
The layer of gases that surrounds the Earth or another planet.
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pit
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/ˈpɪt/
A large hole in the ground.
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ward
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/wɔɹd/
A section of a hospital for patients who need similar care.
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limit
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/ˈlɪm.ɪt/
The greatest amount of something that is allowed or possible.
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mud
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/mʌd/
Soft, wet earth.
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ad
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/ˌeɪˈdi/
a picture, short film, or notice that tries to sell something or give information
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signature
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/ˈsɪɡ.nə.t͡ʃɚ/
Your name written by yourself, used to show who you are or that you approve something.
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fantasy
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/ˈfæntəsi/
Something you imagine that is pleasant but unlikely to happen.
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farewell
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/fɛɹˈwɛl/
Goodbye (said when leaving, often for a long time).
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tragedy
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/ˈtɹæd͡ʒɛdi/
A very sad event, especially one involving death or great loss.
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necklace
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/ˈnɛkləs/
A piece of jewellery, such as a chain or string of beads, worn around the neck.
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surgeon
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/ˈsɝd͡ʒən/
A doctor who is trained to perform operations on patients.
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album
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/ˈælbəm/
A collection of songs released together by a musician.
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rubbish
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/ˈɹʌbɪʃ/
Things you throw away because they are no longer wanted; waste.
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locker
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/ˈlɑ.kɚ/
a type of storage compartment with a lock, usually used to store personal possessions for public use, such as in schools, railway stations, place of work, gyms, sports centers.
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tent
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/tɛnt/
A shelter made of cloth stretched over poles, used for camping outdoors.
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tale
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/ˈteːl/
A story, especially one about exciting or imaginary events.
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honeymoon
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/ˈhʌn.iˌmuːn/
A holiday taken by a couple just after they get married.
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tube
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/tuːb/
A long, hollow object shaped like a pipe.
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burden
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/ˈbɝdn̩/
A heavy duty, worry, or responsibility that is hard to bear.
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brick
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/ˈbɹɪk/
A hard rectangular block of baked clay used for building.
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poem
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/ˈpoʊ.əm/
A piece of writing arranged in lines, often with rhythm or rhyme, that expresses feelings or ideas.
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blessing
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/ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/
Something good that you are grateful for.
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rage
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/ɹeɪd͡ʒ/
Very strong, uncontrolled anger.
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palm
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/pɑːm/
The inner surface of the hand, between the wrist and the fingers.
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temper
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/ˈtɛmpɚ/
A tendency to become angry quickly.
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technique
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/tɛkˈniːk/
A particular way of doing something that needs skill or knowledge.
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sheet
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/ʃiːt/
A large piece of thin cloth put on a bed under and over the sleeper.
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terror
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/ˈtɛɹ.ɚ/
Very strong fear.
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pillow
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/ˈpɪl.oʊ/
A soft cushion that you rest your head on in bed.
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nap
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/ˈnæp/
A short sleep, usually during the day.
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arrow
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/ˈæɹoʊ/
A thin, pointed stick that is shot from a bow.
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silk
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/sɪlk/
A soft, smooth, expensive cloth woven from threads made by silkworms.
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bin
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/bɪn/
A container for rubbish or waste.
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alternative
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/ɔːlˈtɜː.nə.tɪv/
One of two or more things you can choose between.
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barrel
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/ˈbæɹəl/
A large round container with flat ends, used for storing liquids like beer or oil.
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candle
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/ˈkændəl/
A stick of wax with a string through the middle that gives light when it burns.
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luxury
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/ˈlʌɡ.ʒə.ɹi/
Great comfort and pleasure, usually involving expensive things.
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sunset
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/ˈsʌnˌsɛt/
The time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon.
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pace
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/peɪs/
The speed at which something happens or moves.
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aha
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/ɑˈhɑ/
used to express sudden understanding, discovery, or recognition
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porter
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/ˈpɔɹtɚ/
a very dark sweet ale brewed from roasted unmalted barley
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maximum
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/ˈmæksɪməm/
The greatest amount or highest limit that is possible or allowed.
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minimum
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/ˈmɪnəməm/
The smallest amount or lowest level that is possible or allowed.
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tide
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/taɪd/
The regular rise and fall of the sea, caused by the pull of the moon and sun.
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approval
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/əˈpɹuvəl/
Official permission or agreement that something can happen.
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hallway
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/ˈhɔːlˌweɪ/
an interior passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms
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Atlantic
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/ætˈlæn.tɪk/
The Atlantic Ocean, between the Americas and Europe and Africa.
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journal
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/ˈd͡ʒɝnəl/
A book in which you write down your thoughts and daily experiences.
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runway
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/ˈɹʌnweɪ/
A long, flat strip of ground where planes take off and land.
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peanut
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/ˈpiˌnʌt/
A small oval nut that grows in a pod underground, often eaten roasted or made into butter.
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