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gonna B1

/ˈɡʌn.ə/ informal spoken form of 'going to,' used before a verb to express a future action or intention Meaning Off Sound Off

dude B1

/duːd/ A man, especially a young one (informal). Meaning Off Sound Off

chief B1

/t͡ʃiːf/ The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe. Meaning Off Sound Off

totally B1

/ˈtoʊ.tə.li/ Completely; in every way. Meaning Off Sound Off

swear B1

/ˈswɛɚ/ To use rude or offensive language. Meaning Off Sound Off

marriage B1

/ˈmæɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ The legal or formal union of two people as partners for life. Meaning Off Sound Off

killing B1

/ˈkɪl.ɪŋ/ The act of causing someone or something to die. Meaning Off Sound Off

yo B1

/joʊ/ informal: a greeting or call used to attract someone's attention Meaning Off Sound Off

heaven B1

/ˈhɛvən/ In many religions, the home of God where good people are believed to go after death. Meaning Off Sound Off

awesome B1

/ˈɔ.səm/ Extremely good or impressive (informal). Meaning Off Sound Off

bunch B1

/bʌnt͡ʃ/ A number of things growing or fastened together in a cluster. Meaning Off Sound Off

according B1

/əˈkɔɹ.dɪŋ/ according to: as stated, reported, or believed by a particular person or source Meaning Off Sound Off

kick B1

/kɪk/ To hit something with your foot. Meaning Off Sound Off

bomb B1

/bɑm/ A weapon that explodes and causes damage. Meaning Off Sound Off

vote B1

/voʊt/ To formally show which person or choice you support in an election or decision. Meaning Off Sound Off

monster B1

/ˈmɑnstɚ/ A large, frightening, imaginary creature. Meaning Off Sound Off

doc B1

/dɑk/ An informal word for a doctor. Meaning Off Sound Off

penny B1

/ˈpɪni/ A small coin worth one hundredth of a pound or, in the US, one cent. Meaning Off Sound Off

properly B1

/ˈpɹɒp.li/ In the correct or right way. Meaning Off Sound Off

rare B1

/ɹɛ/ Not happening or found very often; uncommon. Meaning Off Sound Off

tail B1

/ˈteːl/ The long, thin part that sticks out at the back of an animal's body. Meaning Off Sound Off

agreement B1

/əˈɡɹiːmənt/ An arrangement between people or groups about what each will do. Meaning Off Sound Off

dozen B1

/ˈdʌzən/ A group or set of twelve. Meaning Off Sound Off

ceremony B1

/ˈsɛɹ.əˌmoʊ.ni/ A formal event held to mark an important occasion. Meaning Off Sound Off

mile B1

/ˈmaɪl/ A unit of distance equal to about 1.6 kilometres. Meaning Off Sound Off

construction B1

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/ The act or process of building something. Meaning Off Sound Off

apology B1

/əˈpɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ A statement saying that you are sorry for something you have done. Meaning Off Sound Off

shark B1

/ʃɑːrk/ a mostly marine fish with a cartilaginous skeleton, rough skin, and several rows of teeth Meaning Off Sound Off

objection B1

/əbˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/ A reason or statement showing that you disagree with something. Meaning Off Sound Off

reception B1

/ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/ The area near the entrance of a hotel or office where visitors are welcomed. Meaning Off Sound Off

permit B1

/pɚˈmɪt/ To allow someone to do something. Meaning Off Sound Off

document B1

/ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ An official or formal piece of writing that gives information or proof. Meaning Off Sound Off

application B1

/əp.lɪˈke.ʃən/ A formal written or spoken request for a job, a place, or assistance. Meaning Off Sound Off

collar B1

/ˈkɑ.ləɹ/ The part of a shirt, coat, or dress that fits around the neck. Meaning Off Sound Off

conclusion B1

/kənˈkluːʒən/ a decision or opinion reached after careful thought Meaning Off Sound Off

formal B1

/ˈfɔɹməl/ Following accepted rules of polite or official behaviour, dress, or language. Meaning Off Sound Off

genetic B1

/d͡ʒəˈnɛt.ɪk/ Relating to genes or to the genes you inherit from your parents. Meaning Off Sound Off

presentation B1

/pɹisɛnˈteɪʃən/ A talk in which you show or explain something to a group of people. Meaning Off Sound Off

pond B1

/pɑnd/ A small area of still water, smaller than a lake and often man-made. Meaning Off Sound Off

occur B1

/əˈkɝ/ To happen or take place. Meaning Off Sound Off

literature B1

/ˈlɪt.ɚ.ə.t͡ʃɚ/ Written works such as novels, poems, and plays valued as art. Meaning Off Sound Off

nickname B1

/ˈnɪkneɪm/ An informal name for a person, often a short or funny version of their real name. Meaning Off Sound Off

diner B1

/ˈdaɪnə(ɹ)/ a small informal restaurant, often with booths, a counter, and simple meals Meaning Off Sound Off

historical B1

/hɪˈstɔɹɪkəl/ Connected with the past or with the study of history. Meaning Off Sound Off

examination B1

/ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/ A formal test of knowledge or skill, usually written and taken under timed conditions. Meaning Off Sound Off

casual B1

/ˈkæʒ(u)əl/ Relaxed and informal; not formal or smart. Meaning Off Sound Off

gown B1

/ˈɡæʊ̯n/ A woman's long, formal dress, often worn on special occasions. Meaning Off Sound Off

syndrome B1

/ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ A group of symptoms or signs that together point to a particular illness or condition. Meaning Off Sound Off

antique B1

/ˌænˈtik/ Old and valuable because of its age and history. Meaning Off Sound Off

gasoline B1

/ˈɡæs.ə.liːn/ a volatile, flammable blend of liquid hydrocarbons refined chiefly from petroleum and used mainly as fuel in spark-ignition engines; petrol Meaning Off Sound Off

potion B1

/ˈpoʊʃən/ a drink believed to have medicinal, magical, or poisonous effects Meaning Off Sound Off

juicy B1

/ˈd͡ʒuːsi/ Containing a lot of juice; pleasantly wet to eat. Meaning Off Sound Off

haunt B1

/hɔnt/ (of a ghost) To appear repeatedly in a place. Meaning Off Sound Off

greeting B1

/ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/ Something you say or do to welcome someone or acknowledge them. Meaning Off Sound Off

doorstep B1

/ˈdɔː(ɹ)stɛp/ a step directly outside the entrance to a building Meaning Off Sound Off

gravy B1

/ˈɡɹeɪvi/ A thick, savory sauce made from the juices of cooked meat. Meaning Off Sound Off

elf B1

/ɛlf/ a supernatural being from Germanic folklore, later often imagined as graceful, magical, and humanlike Meaning Off Sound Off

declaration B1

/ˌdek.ləˈɹæɪ.ʃən/ A formal or strong statement announcing something. Meaning Off Sound Off

literary B1

/ˈlɪtəɹɛ(ə)ɹi/ Relating to literature or written works. Meaning Off Sound Off

fireman B1

/ˈfaɪr.mən/ a man whose job is to extinguish fires; a dated or gender-specific term for a firefighter Meaning Off Sound Off

acquire B1

/əˈkwaɪɚ/ to get or come to own something Meaning Off Sound Off

negotiation B1

/nɪˌɡoʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ Formal discussion in which people try to reach an agreement. Meaning Off Sound Off

acceptance B1

/əkˈsɛp.təns/ The act of taking or receiving something that is offered. Meaning Off Sound Off

freight B1

/ˈfreɪt/ the charge for transporting something by common carrier Meaning Off Sound Off

habitat B1

/ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/ The natural place where a plant or animal lives. Meaning Off Sound Off

giggle B1

/ˈɡɪɡl̩/ To laugh in a quiet, silly, or nervous way. Meaning Off Sound Off

pianist B1

/piˈæn.ɪst/ a person who plays the piano, especially professionally or with considerable skill Meaning Off Sound Off

dissolve B1

/dɪˈzɑlv/ To mix into a liquid and become part of it. Meaning Off Sound Off

garment B1

/ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/ A piece of clothing. Meaning Off Sound Off

calcium B1

/ˈkæl.si.əm/ the chemical element with symbol Ca and atomic number 20, a soft, silvery, reactive alkaline-earth metal that occurs naturally only in compounds Meaning Off Sound Off

rainforest B1

/ˈɹeɪn.fɔɹ.ɪst/ A thick forest in a warm area that has a lot of rain all year. Meaning Off Sound Off

grasshopper B1

/ˈɡɹæsˌhɑpɚ/ a plant-eating insect with powerful hind legs adapted for jumping Meaning Off Sound Off

improper B1

/ɪmˈpɹɔp.ə/ Not suitable, right, or correct for the situation. Meaning Off Sound Off

conservation B1

/ˌkɑnsə(ɹ)ˈveɪʃən/ The protection of the environment and natural resources. Meaning Off Sound Off

extinguisher B1

/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɚ/ a portable device containing a substance used to put out a small fire Meaning Off Sound Off

kiddie B1

/ˈkɪd.i/ a young child; an informal and sometimes affectionate term Meaning Off Sound Off

gingerbread B1

/ˈdʒɪndʒɚbrɛd/ a cake, biscuit, or other baked food flavored chiefly with ginger and often sweetened with molasses or honey Meaning Off Sound Off

wrapper B1

/ˈræp.ɚ/ paper, plastic, or another material folded around an object to cover or protect it Meaning Off Sound Off

petal B1

/ˈpet̬.əl/ one of the usually colored, leaflike parts that form the corolla of a flower Meaning Off Sound Off

hater B1

/ˈheɪtɚ/ a person who strongly dislikes someone or something Meaning Off Sound Off

tester B1

/ˈtɛstəɹ/ a device or instrument used to test the quality, operation, or properties of something Meaning Off Sound Off

teacup B1

/ˈtiːkʌp/ a small cup, usually with a handle and saucer, used for drinking tea Meaning Off Sound Off

wintertime B1

/ˈwɪn.tɚ.taɪm/ the season or period of winter Meaning Off Sound Off

grower B1

/ˈɡroʊɚ/ a person or business that cultivates a particular crop, usually for sale Meaning Off Sound Off

portly B1

/ˈpɔɹt.li/ having a rather stout or heavy body, especially in a dignified-looking way Meaning Off Sound Off

banknote B1

/ˈbæŋk.noʊt/ a piece of paper or polymer currency issued in a fixed denomination by a bank or other authorized monetary authority Meaning Off Sound Off

approver B1

/əˈpruvɚ/ a person or authority empowered to approve a request, decision, or proposal Meaning Off Sound Off

bibliography B1

/bɪbliˈɒɡɹəfi/ a list of books, articles, or other sources relating to a subject or used in preparing a work Meaning Off Sound Off

mare B1

/mɛr/ a female horse or other equine animal Meaning Off Sound Off