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mannequin B2
/ˈmænɪkɪn/ a life-size model of the human body used to display or fit clothing Meaning Off Sound Off
tiara B2
/tiˈɑɹə/ a jeweled ornamental headpiece worn on formal occasions Meaning Off Sound Off
goner B2
/ˈɡɔːnɚ/ informal: a person or thing that is doomed, ruined, or beyond rescue Meaning Off Sound Off
caveman B2
/ˈkeɪvˌmæn/ an early human popularly imagined as living in caves Meaning Off Sound Off
madden B2
/ˈmædən/ to make someone extremely angry, annoyed, or frustrated Meaning Off Sound Off
mushy B2
/ˈmʌʃi/ soft, wet, and lacking a firm shape or texture, like mush Meaning Off Sound Off
consensual B2
/kənˈsɛnʃuəl/ agreed to by everyone directly involved; based on consent Meaning Off Sound Off
tubby B2
/ˈtʌb.i/ informal: short, broad, and plump in build Meaning Off Sound Off
pelican B2
/ˈpɛlɪkən/ a large waterbird with a long bill and a broad, expandable throat pouch used for catching fish Meaning Off Sound Off
chipper B2
/ˈt͡ʃɪpɚ/ cheerful, lively, and in good spirits Meaning Off Sound Off
piazza B2
/piˈɑːtsə/ a public square, especially an open pedestrian square in an Italian town or city Meaning Off Sound Off
feller B2
/ˈfɛlɚ/ a person whose work is cutting down trees Meaning Off Sound Off
pesky B2
/ˈpɛski/ informal: annoying, troublesome, or difficult to deal with Meaning Off Sound Off
hooky B2
/ˈhʊki/ informal, especially in play hooky: unauthorized absence from school or work Meaning Off Sound Off
spoiler B2
/ˈspɔɪlɚ/ information that reveals an important plot event or ending and may reduce a story's surprise Meaning Off Sound Off
therein B2
/ðɛˈrɪn/ (formal) in or into that thing or place Meaning Off Sound Off
outreach B2
/ˈaʊtˌriːtʃ/ organized efforts to contact and provide information or services to people who might otherwise lack access Meaning Off Sound Off
slush B2
/slʌʃ/ partly melted snow or ice, especially when lying wet and dirty on the ground Meaning Off Sound Off
spirituality B2
/ˌspɪr.ɪ.tʃuˈæl.ə.ti/ the quality of being concerned with the human spirit, soul, or sacred experience rather than only with material things Meaning Off Sound Off
chipmunk B2
/ˈtʃɪpˌmʌŋk/ a small striped ground squirrel with cheek pouches, native chiefly to North America Meaning Off Sound Off
tripe B2
/traɪp/ the prepared stomach lining of a cow or another ruminant, eaten as food Meaning Off Sound Off
moldy B2
/ˈmoʊldi/ covered with, affected by, or smelling of mold Meaning Off Sound Off
compost B2
/ˈkɑmpoʊst/ decayed organic material used to fertilize soil and improve its structure Meaning Off Sound Off
tote B2
/toʊt/ informal: to carry something, especially something heavy or awkward Meaning Off Sound Off
tomboy B2
/ˈtɑːm.bɔɪ/ a girl who behaves or dresses in ways traditionally associated with boys Meaning Off Sound Off
broomstick B2
/ˈbruːmˌstɪk/ the long handle of a broom, or sometimes the whole broom Meaning Off Sound Off
termite B2
/ˈtɝːmaɪt/ a pale, soft-bodied social insect that lives in a colony and feeds chiefly on wood or other cellulose-rich material Meaning Off Sound Off
inaugural B2
/ɪˈnɔɡjərəl/ marking the beginning or first occurrence of an activity, series, or institution Meaning Off Sound Off
knighthood B2
/ˈnaɪthʊd/ the rank, title, or dignity of a knight, especially an honor conferred by a British monarch Meaning Off Sound Off
flatulence B2
/ˈflætʃələns/ the presence or release of excessive gas in the digestive system Meaning Off Sound Off
suitably B2
/ˈsuːtəbli/ In a way that is right or appropriate for the situation. Meaning Off Sound Off
grimy B2
/ˈɡɹaɪmi/ covered or stained with ingrained dirt, grease, or soot Meaning Off Sound Off
swinger B2
/ˈswɪŋ.ɚ/ a person who takes part in consensual partner-swapping or group sexual activity Meaning Off Sound Off
diphtheria B2
/dɪfˈθɪɹ.i.ə/ A serious infectious disease that affects the throat and breathing. Meaning Off Sound Off
prospectus B2
/pɹəˈspɛktəs/ a document describing a proposed project, publication, institution, or business and inviting interest or participation Meaning Off Sound Off
mucky B2
/ˈmʌki/ informal, especially British: covered with dirt or mud; dirty and messy Meaning Off Sound Off
gooseberry B2
/ˈɡusˌbɛɹi/ a small, round, tart berry, usually green, yellow, or red, used fresh or in preserves and desserts Meaning Off Sound Off
crier B2
/ˈkɹaɪɚ/ historical: an official who publicly announced news, proclamations, or court proceedings Meaning Off Sound Off
pedantic B2
/pəˈdæn.tɪk/ Too concerned with small details and formal rules, often in a way that annoys others. Meaning Off Sound Off
buttonhole B2
/ˈbʌtənˌhoʊl/ a slit in a garment through which a button passes to fasten it Meaning Off Sound Off
preservative B2
/prɪˈzɝvətɪv/ a substance added to food, medicine, wood, or another material to prevent decay, spoilage, or deterioration Meaning Off Sound Off
royalist B2
/ˈrɔɪ.ə.lɪst/ a supporter of monarchy or of a particular monarch or royal dynasty Meaning Off Sound Off
bookish B2
/ˈbʊkɪʃ/ Very fond of reading and studying. Meaning Off Sound Off
dilly-dally B2
/ˈdɪl.iˌdæl.i/ informal: to waste time through indecision, delay, or aimless activity Meaning Off Sound Off
retread B2
/ˈriːˌtred/ a worn tire fitted with a new outer tread so that it can be used again Meaning Off Sound Off
overpay B2
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈpeɪ/ to pay more than the required, reasonable, or fair amount for something or to someone Meaning Off Sound Off
silly-billy B2
/ˌsɪliˈbɪli/ informal, especially British: a silly or foolish person, used as a mild or affectionate teasing expression Meaning Off Sound Off
herbivorous B2
/hɝˈbɪvərəs/ feeding chiefly or entirely on plants Meaning Off Sound Off
invalidity B2
/ˌɪnvəˈlɪdəti/ the state of lacking legal, formal, or factual validity Meaning Off Sound Off
unusualness B2
The quality of being strange, rare, or different from what is normal. Meaning Off Sound Off
tradesperson B2
/ˈtreɪdzˌpɝsən/ a skilled manual worker in a particular trade or craft Meaning Off Sound Off
lunatic B2
/ˈluːnətɪk/ a person with severe mental illness Meaning Off Sound Off
scoot B2
/skuːt/ to move quickly or hastily, often with a sense of urgency or excitement Meaning Off Sound Off

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