Senses & Perception
Seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, touching, and noticing the world.
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see
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/ˈsi/
to notice or be aware of something using your eyes
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look
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/lʊk/
To turn your eyes toward something in order to see it.
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still
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/stɪl/
Without moving or making a sound.
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feel
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/fil/
To experience a physical, emotional, or mental state.
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listen
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/ˈlɪs.ən/
To pay attention to a sound with your ears.
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hear
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/ˈhɪɚ/
To notice a sound with your ears.
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miss
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/mɪs/
To feel sad because someone or something is no longer with you.
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watch
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/ˈwɔt͡ʃ/
To look at something or someone for a period of time, paying attention.
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quiet
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/ˈkwaɪ̯.ɪt/
Making little or no noise.
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finish
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/ˈfɪnɪʃ/
To complete something or bring it to an end.
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dark
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/dɑɹk/
The absence of light.
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video
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/ˈvɪd.i.oʊ/
A recording of moving pictures and sound that you can watch on a screen.
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exciting
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/ɪkˈsʌɪtɪŋ/
Making you feel very interested, eager, or thrilled.
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boring
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/ˈboɹ.ɪŋ/
Not interesting; making you feel tired and impatient.
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glasses
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/ˈɡlæsɪz/
A pair of lenses in a frame worn over the eyes to help you see.
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clear
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/klɪɹ/
Easy to understand, see, or hear.
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lose
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/luːz/
To stop having something, often by accident.
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touch
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/tʌt͡ʃ/
The sense by which you feel things through your skin.
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sound
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/ˈsæʊ̯nd/
Something that you hear; what is produced by vibrations and heard by the ear.
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sense
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/sɛns/
One of the natural powers (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch) by which we perceive the world.
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sweet
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/swit/
Having the taste of sugar.
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mark
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/mɑɹk/
A spot, line, or stain on a surface that you can see.
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scene
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/siːn/
The place where something, especially an event or accident, happens.
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smell
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/ˈsmɛl/
To notice or sense an odour through your nose.
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cry
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/kɹaɪ/
To shed tears because you feel sad, hurt, or upset.
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notice
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/ˈnoʊ.tɪs/
Attention paid to someone or something.
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sky
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/ˈskaɪ/
the space above the earth where you can see the sun, clouds, and stars
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clearly
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/ˈklɪɚli/
In a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand.
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loud
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/ˈlæʊ̯d/
Making a lot of noise; high in volume.
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view
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/vjuː/
What you can see from a particular place, especially beautiful scenery.
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noise
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/ˈnoɪ̯z/
A sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant.
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alarm
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/əˈlɑɹm/
A device that makes a loud sound to warn of danger.
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bright
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/ˈbɹɐɪ̯t/
Full of light; shining strongly.
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silence
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/ˈsaɪləns/
A complete lack of sound.
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appear
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/əˈpɪɹ/
To seem to be a certain way.
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physical
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/ˈfɪzɪkəl/
Relating to the body rather than the mind.
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midnight
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/ˈmɪd(ˌ)naɪt/
Twelve o'clock at night.
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disappear
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/dɪsəˈpɪɹ/
To stop being visible; to go out of sight.
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embarrassing
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/ɪmˈbæɹ.ə.sɪŋ/
Making someone feel awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable.
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calm
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/kɑm/
Relaxed and not worried, angry, or upset.
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spot
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/spɑt/
A particular place or area.
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bell
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/bɛl/
A hollow metal object, often cup-shaped, that rings when it is struck.
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taste
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/teɪst/
To notice or recognize the flavour of food or drink in your mouth.
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applause
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/əˈplɔz/
The sound and act of clapping the hands to show approval.
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hearing
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/ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/
The ability to hear sounds.
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sight
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/saɪt/
The ability to see.
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hidden
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/ˈhɪd(ə)n/
Placed or kept out of sight so it cannot be seen.
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horn
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/hɔɹn/
A hard pointed growth on the head of some animals, such as cows or goats.
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bang
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/ˈbæŋ/
A sudden loud noise, like an explosion or something hitting a hard surface.
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boom
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/bum/
To grow or develop very quickly and successfully.
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surface
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/ˈsɜɹ.fəs/
The outer or top layer of something.
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silent
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/ˈsaɪlənt/
With no sound at all; completely quiet.
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explosion
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/ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/
A sudden, violent burst of energy that causes damage and noise.
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vision
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/ˈvɪʒ.n̩/
The ability to see; sight.
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sharp
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/ʃɑɹp/
Having an edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
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object
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/ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/
A thing that you can see and touch.
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whistle
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/ˈwɪs(ə)l/
To make a high musical sound by forcing air through your lips or teeth.
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attend
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/əˈtɛnd/
To be present at an event or place.
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painful
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/ˈpeɪn.fl̩/
Causing physical pain.
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deaf
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/dɛf/
Unable to hear, either completely or partly.
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connect
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/kəˈnɛkt/
To join two or more things together.
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explode
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/ɪkˈsploʊd/
To burst suddenly and violently, often with a loud noise.
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severe
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/sɪˈvɪɹ/
Very bad, serious, or intense.
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gunshot
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/ˈɡʌn.ʃɑt/
The act of firing a gun, or the sound it makes.
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blast
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/blæst/
To break or destroy something using explosives.
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slap
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/slæp/
To hit someone with the open hand, often on the face.
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buzz
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/bʌz/
To make a low, continuous humming sound, like a bee.
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smash
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/smæʃ/
To break something suddenly and violently into pieces.
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stink
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/stɪŋk/
To have a strong, unpleasant smell.
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foul
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/faʊl/
Very unpleasant to smell, taste, or touch; disgusting.
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flame
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/fleɪm/
The bright burning gas you see in a fire.
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hush
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/hʌʃ/
To make someone or something become quiet, or to become quiet.
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slam
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/ˈslæm/
To shut something with great force, making a loud noise.
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detect
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/dɪˈtɛkt/
To notice or discover something that is hard to see or find.
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clap
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/klæp/
To hit your hands together repeatedly to show you are pleased.
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jingle
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/ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/
a light, repeated ringing sound made when small metal or glass objects strike one another
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humiliating
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/hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪtɪŋ/
Making someone feel ashamed, foolish, or embarrassed.
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roar
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/ˈɹoɹ/
Of an animal such as a lion, to make a long, loud, deep sound.
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herb
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/(h)ɝb/
A plant whose leaves or seeds are used to add flavour to food.
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microphone
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/ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfoʊn/
A device that turns sound into an electrical signal so it can be recorded or made louder.
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yummy
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/ˈjʌm.i/
Very pleasant to taste; delicious.
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zoom
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/zuːm/
To move very fast, often with a humming sound.
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distinguished
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/dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/
Very successful and respected; famous for great achievements.
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peacefully
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/ˈpiːsfəli/
In a calm and quiet way, without trouble or violence.
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fascinated
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/ˈfæsɪneɪtɪd/
Extremely interested in something.
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perception
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/pɚˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/
The way you understand or think about something.
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pow
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/paʊ/
used to imitate or emphasize the sudden sound of a gunshot, explosion, or hard impact
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spy
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/spaɪ/
A person who secretly collects information about an enemy country, company, or person.
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screech
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/skɹiːt͡ʃ/
a loud, harsh, high-pitched cry or noise
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stark
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/stɑɹk/
Bare, plain, and empty in appearance.
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buzzer
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/ˈbʌzɚ/
A device that makes a buzzing sound as a signal.
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interference
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/ˌɪntəɹˈfɪɹɪns/
The act of getting involved in something that does not concern you.
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frustrating
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/ˈfɹʌsˌtɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/
Making you feel annoyed or impatient because you cannot do or achieve something.
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bouquet
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/buːˈkeɪ/
A bunch of flowers arranged nicely, often given as a gift.
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flatter
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/ˈflætɚ/
To praise someone, often insincerely, to please them or win favour.
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clarity
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/ˈklæɹ.ɪ.ti/
The quality of being clear and easy to understand.
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fiddle
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/ˈfɪdl̩/
To touch or play with something with your fingers, often nervously or aimlessly.
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honk
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/hɑŋk/
To sound a car horn.
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clash
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/klæʃ/
To disagree strongly or come into conflict.
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obscure
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/əbˈskjʊə(ɹ)/
Not known by many people.
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rumble
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/ˈrʌmbəl/
To make a low, heavy, continuous sound.
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vibrant
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/ˈvaɪbɹənt/
Bright and strong in colour.
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acoustic
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/əˈkuː.stɪk/
(of a musical instrument) producing sound naturally, without electrical amplification.
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hiss
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/hɪs/
a fricative sound, especially as an expression of disapproval
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optical
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/ˈɑptɪkəl/
Relating to sight or the eyes.
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perceptive
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/pɚˈsɛptɪv/
Quick to notice and understand things, especially subtle ones.
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clank
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/klæŋk/
a loud, hard, resonant sound made when pieces of metal strike one another
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degrading
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/dɪˈgreɪdɪŋ/
Treating someone without respect and making them feel worthless or ashamed.
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unsettling
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/ənˈsɛtəlɪŋ/
Making you feel worried, uneasy, or uncomfortable.
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disruption
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/dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/
An interruption that stops something from continuing normally.
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tranquil
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/ˈtɹæŋ.kwɪl/
Calm, quiet, and peaceful.
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tang
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/tæŋ/
a strong, sharp, and distinctive taste or smell
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tweet
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/ˈtwit/
a short, high-pitched chirping sound, especially one made by a small bird
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howl
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/ˈhæʊ̯l/
a long loud emotional utterance
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clang
C2
/ˈklæ̝ŋ/
a loud resonant repeating noise
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malice
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/ˈmælɪs/
The desire to harm others or to see them suffer.
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tinkle
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/ˈtɪŋkəl/
to make a series of light, clear ringing sounds
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glittering
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/ˈɡlɪtəɹɪŋ/
sparkling or shining with many small flashes of light
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hue
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/hju/
a color or shade of color
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tinny
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/ˈtɪni/
having a thin, harsh, metallic sound
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clack
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/klæk/
a sharp, hard sound made when solid objects strike together
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squint
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/skwɪnt/
To look at something with your eyes partly closed, often because of bright light or to see better.
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jangle
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/ˈdʒæŋɡəl/
to make or cause a harsh, discordant metallic ringing sound
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blam
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/blæm/
used to represent a sudden explosive impact or gunshot
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radiance
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/ˈɹeɪdi.əns/
bright light or a warm glow sent out from something
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resounding
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/riːˈsaʊndɪŋ/
Very great and unmistakable; emphatic
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sensuous
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/ˈsɛnʃuəs/
giving pleasure to or strongly appealing to the physical senses
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lurid
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/ˈlʊɹɪd/
Describing shocking or horrifying things, especially violence or sex, in too much vivid detail.
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olfactory
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/ɑlˈfæktəri/
relating to the sense of smell or to the organs used for smelling
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vapid
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/ˈvæpɪd/
lacking significance or liveliness or spirit or zest
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dowdy
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/ˈdaʊdi/
lacking in smartness or taste
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pitter-patter
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/ˈpɪtərˌpætər/
a rapid succession of light tapping sounds, especially footsteps or raindrops
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exude
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/ɪɡˈzud/
To show a quality or feeling strongly and clearly through the way you look or behave.
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resound
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/ɹəˈzaʊnd/
To be filled with a loud sound that echoes around
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twang
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/twæŋ/
a sharp, vibrating sound like that of a plucked string
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whinner
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/ˈhwɪnər/
dialectal: to whine or cry in a weak, high-pitched manner
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rat-tat
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/ˈrætˌtæt/
a rapid series of short, sharp knocks or tapping sounds
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guggle
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/ˈɡʌɡəl/
to make the bubbling or gurgling sound of liquid flowing through a narrow opening
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dour
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/dʊɹ/
stern, gloomy, or forbidding in manner or appearance
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forbidding
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/fɚˈbɪdɪŋ/
unfriendly or threatening in appearance; grim
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fondle
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/ˈfɑndəl/
to touch or stroke gently and affectionately
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ken
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/kɛn/
range of knowledge or sight; to know or perceive
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apparition
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/ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/
a ghostly figure or a sudden striking appearance
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conspicuous
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/kənˈspɪkjuəs/
clearly visible or attracting notice; striking
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meek
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/miːk/
quiet, gentle, and submissive
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aroma
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/əˈroʊmə/
a distinctive, usually pleasant smell
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bleary
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/ˈblɪri/
(of eyes or vision) dim, blurred, or tired-looking
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delectable
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/dɪˈlɛktəbəl/
delicious; highly pleasing to the taste or senses
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vulgar
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/ˈvʌlɡɚ/
lacking refinement or good taste; coarse
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ching
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/tʃɪŋ/
an imitation of a ringing metallic sound; slang for money
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daybreak
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/ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/
the first appearance of light in the morning; dawn
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refined
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/rɪˈfaɪnd/
elegant and cultured in taste or manner; freed from impurities
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unrefined
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/ˌʌnrɪˈfaɪnd/
not processed or purified; coarse in manner or taste
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abash
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/əˈbæʃ/
to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
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baffle
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/ˈbæfəl/
to confuse or perplex; a device that restrains flow or sound
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behold
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/bɪˈhoʊld/
to see or observe, especially something remarkable
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cheery
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/ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; cheerful
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din
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/dɪn/
a loud, prolonged, confused noise
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emit
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/ɪˈmɪt/
to discharge or send out, as light, sound, or gas
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