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1245 words
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girl
A1
/ˈɡɜɹl/
A female child.
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dad
A1
/dæd/
A father; a male parent (informal).
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hi
A1
/haɪ/
A friendly, informal greeting said when you meet someone.
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mom
A1
/mɑm/
Mother (informal).
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real
A1
/ɹil/
Actually existing or happening, not imagined or invented.
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guess
A1
/ɡɛs/
To give an answer or opinion without being sure if it is correct.
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speak
A1
/spik/
To say words using your voice.
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dog
A1
/dɔɡ/
A common four-legged animal often kept as a pet or for work.
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dinner
A1
/ˈdɪnɚ/
The main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening.
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daddy
A1
/ˈdæd.i/
A father; used especially by or to young children (informal).
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ball
A1
/bɔl/
A round object used in games and sports, which is thrown, hit, or kicked.
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dress
A1
/dɹɛs/
To put clothes on yourself or someone else.
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address
A1
/əˈdɹɛs/
the details of where someone lives or where a building is
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bird
A1
/bɝd/
An animal with feathers and wings that lays eggs and can usually fly.
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language
A1
/ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪd͡ʒ/
A system of words and grammar used by the people of a particular country or community to communicate.
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grandma
A1
/ˈɡɹænmɑː/
Your grandmother (informal).
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grandpa
A1
/ˈɡɹæm.pɑː/
Your grandfather (informal).
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interview
A1
/ˈɪn.(t)ɚ.vju/
a formal meeting where someone is asked questions to see if they are right for a job.
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garden
A1
/ˈɡɑɹd(ə)n/
An area of ground, usually next to a house, where flowers, vegetables, or other plants are grown.
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juice
A1
/dʒus/
The liquid that comes from fruit or vegetables, often drunk as a cold drink.
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garbage
A1
/ˈɡɑɹ.bɪd͡ʒ/
Things you throw away because they are no longer wanted; waste.
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doll
A1
/dɑl/
A toy made to look like a small person, especially a baby or child.
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coke
A1
/koʊk/
A glass, bottle, or can of cola, especially Coca-Cola.
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yeah
A2
/jɛ(ə)/
An informal way of saying yes.
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hey
A2
/heɪ/
An informal way of saying hello.
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guy
A2
/ɡæ/
A man or boy (informal).
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kill
A2
/ˈkɪʊ̯/
To make a person, animal, or plant die.
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kid
A2
/kɪd/
A child or young person (informal).
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stupid
A2
/ˈst(j)yː.pɪd/
Showing a lack of intelligence or good sense.
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million
A2
/ˈmɪl.jən/
The number 1,000,000.
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law
A2
/laː/
An official rule that everyone in a country or community must obey.
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agent
A2
/ˈeɪ.d͡ʒənt/
A person who arranges business or deals on behalf of someone else.
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killer
A2
/ˈkɪlɚ/
A person who kills another person.
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upon
A2
/əˈpɑn/
On; resting on the surface of something (a more formal word than 'on').
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pop
A2
/pɑp/
To burst with a short, sharp sound; to make something burst this way.
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awful
A2
/aːfə(l)/
Very bad or unpleasant.
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common
A2
/ˈkɑ.mən/
Happening or found often; usual.
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advice
A2
/ədˈvaɪs/
An opinion you give someone about what they should do.
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dressed
A2
/ˈdɹɛst/
Past tense and past participle of dress; wearing clothes.
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audience
A2
/ˈɔ.di.əns/
The people watching or listening to a performance, speech, or program.
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split
A2
/splɪt/
To divide or break something into parts, often along a line.
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based
A2
/beɪst/
Built on or developed from a particular thing, place, or idea.
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speech
A2
/spiːt͡ʃ/
A formal talk given to an audience.
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pal
A2
/pæl/
A friend; someone you spend time with.
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permission
A2
/pəɹˈmɪʃ.ən/
The act of allowing someone to do something.
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invite
A2
/ɪnˈvaɪt/
To ask someone to come to an event or to your home.
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familiar
A2
/fəˈmɪl.jɚ/
Easy to recognize because you have seen, heard, or known it before.
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B1 (64) Pro
gonna
B1
/ˈɡʌn.ə/
informal spoken form of 'going to,' used before a verb to express a future action or intention
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dude
B1
/duːd/
A man, especially a young one (informal).
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chief
B1
/t͡ʃiːf/
The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
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totally
B1
/ˈtoʊ.tə.li/
Completely; in every way.
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swear
B1
/ˈswɛɚ/
To use rude or offensive language.
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marriage
B1
/ˈmæɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/
The legal or formal union of two people as partners for life.
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killing
B1
/ˈkɪl.ɪŋ/
The act of causing someone or something to die.
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heaven
B1
/ˈhɛvən/
In many religions, the home of God where good people are believed to go after death.
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awesome
B1
/ˈɔ.səm/
Extremely good or impressive (informal).
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bunch
B1
/bʌnt͡ʃ/
A number of things growing or fastened together in a cluster.
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kick
B1
/kɪk/
To hit something with your foot.
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bomb
B1
/bɑm/
A weapon that explodes and causes damage.
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vote
B1
/voʊt/
To formally show which person or choice you support in an election or decision.
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monster
B1
/ˈmɑnstɚ/
A large, frightening, imaginary creature.
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doc
B1
/dɑk/
An informal word for a doctor.
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gosh
B1
/ɡɑʃ/
a mild expression of surprise, admiration, annoyance, or emphasis
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connection
B1
/kəˈnɛkʃ(ə)n/
A relationship or link between things or events.
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penny
B1
/ˈpɪni/
A small coin worth one hundredth of a pound or, in the US, one cent.
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properly
B1
/ˈpɹɒp.li/
In the correct or right way.
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rare
B1
/ɹɛ/
Not happening or found very often; uncommon.
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tail
B1
/ˈteːl/
The long, thin part that sticks out at the back of an animal's body.
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agreement
B1
/əˈɡɹiːmənt/
An arrangement between people or groups about what each will do.
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ceremony
B1
/ˈsɛɹ.əˌmoʊ.ni/
A formal event held to mark an important occasion.
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mile
B1
/ˈmaɪl/
A unit of distance equal to about 1.6 kilometres.
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B2 (62) Pro
hell
B2
/hɛl/
In some religions, a place of punishment where evil people are believed to go after death.
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damn
B2
/ˈdæm/
Used to express anger, surprise, or annoyance (informal).
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mama
B2
/ˈmɑmə/
An informal, affectionate word for mother.
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bloody
B2
/ˈblʌ.diː/
Covered in or marked by blood.
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cute
B2
/kjuːt/
Pretty and attractive, especially in a small, sweet way.
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grand
B2
/ɡɹænd/
Large, impressive, and magnificent.
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dumb
B2
/dʌm/
Stupid or silly (informal).
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contract
B2
/ˈkɑntɹækt/
A formal written agreement between people or companies that the law can enforce.
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divorce
B2
/dɪˈvoɹs/
The legal ending of a marriage.
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mighty
B2
/ˈmaɪti/
Very strong, large, or powerful.
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pee
B2
/ˈpiː/
To pass urine from the body (informal).
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gross
B2
/ɡɹoʊs/
Very unpleasant or disgusting (informal).
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motion
B2
/ˈmoʊ.ʃən/
The act or process of moving; movement.
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reckon
B2
/ˈɹɛkən/
To think or believe something (informal).
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hood
B2
[hʊ̈d]
A part of a coat or jacket that covers your head.
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grief
B2
/ɡɹiːf/
Deep sadness, especially after someone you love dies.
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testimony
B2
/ˈtɛstɪmoʊni/
A formal statement made by a witness in a court of law.
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prom
B2
/pɹɑm/
A formal dance held for students, usually near the end of the school year.
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amongst
B2
/əˈmɜŋst/
In the middle of or surrounded by; a more formal word for "among".
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oath
B2
/ˈoʊθ/
A serious, formal promise to do something or to tell the truth.
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dated
B2
/ˈdeɪtɪd/
Old-fashioned and no longer modern or popular.
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tomb
B2
/tum/
A grave or stone structure where a dead person is buried.
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copper
B2
/ˈkɑpəɹ/
A soft reddish-brown metal (symbol Cu) used in wires, pipes, and coins.
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donkey
B2
/ˈdɑŋ.ki/
A grey animal with long ears, similar to a small horse, used for carrying loads.
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C1 (55) Pro
jake
C1
/dʒeɪk/
dated US slang, disparaging: an unsophisticated person from the countryside; a rustic or yokel
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chamber
C1
/ˈt͡ʃeɪmbɚ/
A large room, often used for a formal or specific purpose.
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wicked
C1
/ˈwək.əd/
Morally bad; cruel or evil.
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plea
C1
/pliː/
An urgent, emotional request for help.
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inappropriate
C1
/ˌɪnəˈpɹoʊpɹi.ət/
Not suitable for a particular situation, time, or place.
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pledge
C1
/plɛd͡ʒ/
A serious, formal promise to do something.
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dang
C1
/ˈdæŋ/
informal: a mild exclamation of annoyance or surprise, used as a euphemism for damn
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petition
C1
/pəˈtɪʃ.ən/
A formal written request, usually signed by many people, asking an authority to do something.
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whilst
C1
/ʍaɪlst/
During the time that; while (chiefly British and formal).
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amendment
C1
/əˈmɛndmənt/
A change or addition made to a law, document, or formal proposal.
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specimen
C1
/ˈspɛsɪmɪn/
A single example of something, used to show what the whole group is like.
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blimey
C1
/ˈblaɪ.mi/
an informal British exclamation expressing surprise, excitement, anger, or alarm
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indictment
C1
/ɪnˈdaɪt.mənt/
A formal legal charge accusing someone of a serious crime.
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stuffy
C1
/ˈstʌfi/
Warm and lacking fresh air.
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munch
C1
/ˈmʌntʃ/
To eat something steadily, often noisily, with the mouth closed.
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archive
C1
/ˈɑɹkaɪv/
A collection of historical documents or records, or the place where they are kept.
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pun
C1
/pʌn/
a humorous or rhetorical play on words that exploits similar sounds or multiple meanings
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gourmet
C1
/ɡʊɹˈmeɪ/
Of food: high in quality and carefully prepared.
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graft
C1
/ɡɹæft/
To join part of one plant onto another so they grow together as one.
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acre
C1
/ˈeɪ.kɚ/
A unit of land area equal to about 4,047 square metres.
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bubbly
C1
/ˈbʌbli/
Cheerful, lively, and full of energy.
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rarity
C1
/ˈɹɛɹ.ə.ti/
The fact of being uncommon or hard to find.
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lavatory
C1
/ˈlæv.ə.t(ɔ)ɹ.i/
A room with a toilet, especially in formal or British usage.
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gent
C1
/dʒɛnt/
an informal term for a man, especially one regarded as a gentleman
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C2 (347) Pro
la
C2
/lɑ/
an archaic exclamation expressing surprise, emphasis, or mild protest
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gimme
C2
/ˈɡɪmiː/
informal: a written representation of the rapid pronunciation of give me
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slut
C2
/slʌt/
offensive: a person, especially a woman, contemptuously judged to be sexually promiscuous
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sonny
C2
/ˈsʌni/
an informal, often affectionate form of address to a boy or younger man
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lo
C2
/loʊ/
archaic or literary: used to call attention to something surprising or important
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faggot
C2
/ˈfæɡ.ət/
historical: a bundle of sticks or branches bound together for fuel
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yah
C2
/jɑː/
a dialect or eye-dialect spelling of you
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fritz
C2
/fɹɪts/
the state of being defective.
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raft
C2
/ɹæft/
make into a raft
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yer
C2
/jɚ/
nonstandard pronunciation spelling of your
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mutt
C2
/mʌt/
informal: a foolish, contemptible, or irritating person
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hag
C2
/hæɡ/
an insulting term for an old woman regarded as ugly, unpleasant, or frightening
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shag
C2
/ʃæɡ/
strong, coarse-cut tobacco
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golly
C2
/ˈɡɑli/
a mild, old-fashioned expression of surprise, alarm, or enthusiasm
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fudge
C2
/fʌd͡ʒ/
A type of very sweet candy or confection, usually made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream.
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git
C2
/ɡɪt/
an eye-dialect or pronunciation spelling of get
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wench
C2
/wɛntʃ/
a girl or young woman; now dated and often humorous, dismissive, or offensive
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girlie
C2
/ˈgɝːli/
informal, often dated: a girl or young woman, sometimes used as an affectionate form of address
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damsel
C2
/ˈdæmzəl/
dated or literary: a young unmarried woman, especially one of noble birth
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abed
C2
/əˈbɛd/
in bed, especially while resting, sleeping, or remaining there later than usual
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attire
C2
/əˈtaɪɚ/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
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curator
C2
/kjʊəˈɹeɪtə(ɹ)/
A person who manages and organizes a collection in a museum, gallery, or library.
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ferret
C2
/ˈfɛɹɪt/
domesticated albino variety of the European polecat bred for hunting rats and rabbits
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uber
C2
/ˈuːbɚ/
informal: extreme, outstanding, or superior to others of its kind
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C2+ (639) Pro
susceptible
C2+
/səˈseptɪbl̩/
(often followed by `of' or `to') yielding readily to or capable of
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devoid
C2+
/dɪˈvɔɪd/
Completely without; having none of.
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crikey
C2+
/ˈkɹaɪ.ki/
informal, chiefly British and Australian: used to express surprise, amazement, alarm, or emphasis
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begone
C2+
/biːˈɡɒn/
archaic or literary: a forceful command to go away
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parody
C2+
/ˈpæɹədi/
To make a parody of something.
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prologue
C2+
/ˈpɹoʊlɔɡ/
One who delivers a prologue.
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assertive
C2+
/əˈsɝtɪv/
aggressively self-assured
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dissolution
C2+
/ˌdɪsəˈluʃən/
Disintegration, or decomposition into fragments.
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prithee
C2+
/ˈprɪði/
archaic: please; used to introduce or strengthen a request or question
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cripes
C2+
/kɹaɪps/
a mild, old-fashioned exclamation of surprise, alarm, annoyance, or disbelief
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forage
C2+
/ˈfoɹɪd͡ʒ/
wander and feed
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oho
C2+
/oʊˈhoʊ/
an exclamation expressing surprise, discovery, or triumphant realization
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petulant
C2+
/ˈpɛt͡ʃʊlənt/
Childishly irritable.
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corrosion
C2+
/kəˈɹoʊʒən/
The gradual destruction or undermining of something.
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egad
C2+
/iˈɡæd/
archaic: a mild exclamation expressing surprise, emphasis, outrage, or contempt
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mannered
C2+
/ˈmænɝd/
having unnatural mannerisms
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palatial
C2+
/pəˈleɪʃəl/
suitable for or like a palace
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avast
C2+
/əˈvæst/
a nautical command to stop, cease, or hold fast
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goo-goo
C2+
/ˈɡuːˌɡuː/
informal: lovingly sentimental or amorous, especially in the phrase goo-goo eyes
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storied
C2+
/ˈstɔːɹid/
having an illustrious past
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unimpeachable
C2+
/ˌənɪmˈpiːtʃəbəl/
beyond doubt or reproach
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irreverent
C2+
/ˌɪˈrɛvɝənt/
showing lack of due respect or veneration
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hotly
C2+
/ˈhɑːtli/
In a heated manner; intensely or vehemently.
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proclivity
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/pɹoʊˈklɪvɪti/
a natural inclination
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