Space, Position & Direction
Where things are, how they are arranged, and which way they face.
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there
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/ðə(ɹ)/
In or at that place, away from the speaker.
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here
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/ˈhɪɚ̯/
In or at this place, where the speaker is.
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right
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/ɹaɪt/
Correct in opinion or fact; not mistaken.
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out
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/ˈɒʔ/
Away from the inside of a place or container.
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up
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/ʌp/
Toward or in a higher position.
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back
A1
[bax]
To or toward the place, position, or time something came from.
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way
A1
/weɪ/
A method or manner of doing something.
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down
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/ˈdʌʊ̯n/
From a higher to a lower place or position.
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off
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/ɔf/
Away from a place, person, or thing.
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again
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/əˈɡɛ̟n/
One more time; once more.
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away
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/əˈweɪ/
To or at a distance from a place, person, or thing.
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around
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/əˈɹaʊnd/
Surrounding or on every side of something.
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name
A1
/neɪm/
The word or words used to identify a person, place, or thing.
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place
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/ˈpleːs/
A particular point, area, or location.
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hello
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/hɛˈloʊ/
A word you say to greet someone.
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left
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/ˈlɛf/
On the side of the body where the heart is; the opposite of right.
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together
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/tʊˈɡɛðɚ/
With each other; in one another's company.
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end
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/ɛnd/
The final part of an event, period, or activity
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ago
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/əˈɡoʊ/
Used to say how far back in the past something happened.
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sit
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/sɪt/
to rest with your weight on your bottom, with your upper body upright
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point
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/ˈpɔɪnt/
An idea or fact that someone wants to express in an argument or discussion.
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close
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/kloʊz/
Near in space or time.
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stand
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/stænd/
To be on your feet in an upright position.
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between
A1
/bəˈtwin/
In the space or time that separates two things.
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lost
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/lɔsʈ/
Unable to find your way.
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far
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/fɑɹ/
At, to, or from a great distance.
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shut
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/ʃʌt/
To close something, or to become closed.
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inside
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/ˈɪnsaɪd/
Within a building or enclosed space; indoors.
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rest
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/ɹɛst/
A period of relaxing or doing nothing in order to recover energy.
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side
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/saɪd/
One of the flat outer surfaces of an object.
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captain
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/ˈkæp.tən/
The person in charge of a ship or aircraft.
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ahead
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/əˈhɛd/
In front, or in the direction you are facing or moving.
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perfect
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/ˈpɝ.fɪkt/
Having no faults or mistakes; as good as it can possibly be.
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top
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/tɑp/
The highest part or surface of something.
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air
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/ˈɜː/
The mixture of gases we breathe and that surrounds the Earth.
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lie
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/laɪ̯/
To be or move into a flat, resting position on a surface.
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somewhere
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/ˈsʌm.wɛɹ/
In or at a place that is not stated or not known exactly.
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choice
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/tʃɔɪs/
The chance or right to choose between two or more things.
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instead
A2
/ɪnˈstɛd/
In place of something else; as a different choice.
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across
A2
/əˈkɹɔs/
from one side of something to the other
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middle
A2
[ˈmɨdl̩]
The part of something that is the same distance from both ends or all sides.
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situation
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/ˌsɪ.t͡ʃuˈ(w)eɪ.ʃən/
the set of conditions or facts that exist at a particular time
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lead
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/lɛd/
To guide or take someone to a place.
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space
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/speɪs/
An empty area between or around things that can be used or filled.
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ground
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/ɡɹʊnd/
The solid surface of the Earth that you walk on.
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cover
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/ˈkʌvɚ/
To place something over or on top of something else.
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forward
A2
/ˈfɔɹwəɹd/
Toward the front; in the direction ahead.
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seat
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/siːt/
Something you sit on, such as a chair or part of a chair.
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hang
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/ˈhæŋ/
To attach something at the top so the rest hangs down freely.
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entire
B1
/ɪnˈtaɪɚ/
Whole or complete, with no part left out.
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stuck
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/stʌk/
Unable to move from a place or position.
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rid
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/ˈrɪd/
To free yourself or a place from something unwanted (used with 'of').
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heaven
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/ˈhɛvən/
In many religions, the home of God where good people are believed to go after death.
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pregnant
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/ˈpɹɛɡnənt/
Carrying a developing baby inside the body.
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throat
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/ˈθɹoʊt/
The front part of the neck.
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lay
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/leɪ/
To put something down carefully, usually in a flat position.
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blind
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/ˈblaɪ̯nd/
Not able to see.
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hanging
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/ˈhæŋ.ɪŋ/
Attached at the top so that the rest falls down freely.
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turning
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/ˈtɝ.nɪŋ/
A place where a road branches off from another; a side road or junction.
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universe
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/ˈjuːnəˌvɝs/
Everything that exists, including all of space, time, and matter.
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distance
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/ˈdɪstəns/
The amount of space between two places or points.
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gentleman
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/ˈd͡ʒɛn.təl.mən/
A polite, well-mannered man.
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access
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/ˈækˌsɛs/
The right or chance to use, enter, or reach something.
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covered
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/ˈkʌvə(ɹ)d/
Having something spread over or laid on top of it.
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connection
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/kəˈnɛkʃ(ə)n/
A relationship or link between things or events.
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cancer
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/ˈkæːnsə/
A serious disease in which abnormal cells grow and spread in the body.
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location
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/loʊˈkeɪʃən/
A particular place or position.
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grave
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/ɡɹeɪv/
A place in the ground where a dead body is buried, often marked by a stone.
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sexual
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/sɛk.ʃu.əl/
Relating to physical attraction or activity between people.
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aside
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/əˈsaɪd/
To or toward one side so as to be out of the way.
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central
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/ˈsɛntɹ(ə)l/
In or near the middle of an area or thing.
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remove
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/ɹɪˈmuv/
To take something away from a place.
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hell
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/hɛl/
In some religions, a place of punishment where evil people are believed to go after death.
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moving
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/ˈmuːvɪŋ/
Making you feel strong emotions, especially sadness or sympathy.
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commander
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/kəˈmændɚ/
A person who is in charge of a group of soldiers or a military unit.
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dig
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/dɪɡ/
To break up and move earth, especially to make a hole.
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lower
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/ˈloʊ.ɚ/
To reduce the amount, level, or strength of something.
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remains
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/ɹɪˈmeɪnz/
The parts of something that are left after the rest has been used, eaten, or destroyed.
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alien
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/ˈeɪ.li.ən/
A creature from another planet or from outer space.
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abandoned
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/əˈbeə̯n.dənd/
left empty and no longer used or cared for
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swing
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/ˈswɪŋ/
To move back and forth or in a curve from a fixed point.
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mixed
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/mɪkst/
Made up of different kinds of things or people.
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guts
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/ɡʌts/
Courage and determination to do something difficult or frightening.
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surveillance
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/sɚˈveɪ.ləns/
The careful watching of a person, group, or place, especially to prevent or detect crime.
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headquarters
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/ˈhɛdˌkwɔɹ.tɚz/
The main office or centre where an organization is managed.
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landing
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/ˈlændɪŋ/
The act of coming down to the ground, especially of an aircraft.
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skip
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/skɪp/
to leave out or pass over something instead of dealing with it
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booth
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/buθ/
A small enclosed space just big enough for one person, used for a particular purpose.
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trunk
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/tɹʌŋk/
The thick main stem of a tree.
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backup
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/ˈbækˌʌp/
A copy of computer files kept separately so you can recover them if the originals are lost.
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spin
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/spɪn/
To turn around quickly and repeatedly on a central point.
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rocket
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/ˈɹɑk.ɪt/
A vehicle or device driven through the air or space by burning fuel.
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core
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/kɔɹ/
The central or most important part of something.
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lap
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/ˈlæp/
The flat area formed by the top of your thighs when you are sitting down.
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rub
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/ɹʊb/
To move your hand or an object back and forth over a surface with pressure.
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radar
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/ˈɹeɪˌdɑɹ/
A system that uses radio waves to find the position and speed of distant objects such as ships and planes.
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removed
C1
/ɹɪˈmuːvd/
Distant or separated from something in space, time, or degree.
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chamber
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/ˈt͡ʃeɪmbɚ/
A large room, often used for a formal or specific purpose.
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halfway
C1
/ˌhæfˈweɪ/
At or to a point that is the middle between two places.
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nest
C1
/nɛst/
A structure that a bird or other animal builds to lay eggs and raise its young.
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grounds
C1
/ɡɹaʊndz/
A good reason or basis for doing or believing something.
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suite
C1
/swiːt/
A set of connected rooms, especially in a hotel.
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legacy
C1
/ˈleɪɡəsi/
Something passed down from the past or from a person who came before.
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isolated
C1
/ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/
far away from other places, people, or things
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inappropriate
C1
/ˌɪnəˈpɹoʊpɹi.ət/
Not suitable for a particular situation, time, or place.
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vacuum
C1
/ˈvæ.kjuːm/
A space that contains no matter or air.
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scattered
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/ˈskætɚd/
Spread out over a wide area at irregular intervals.
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violation
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/ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
An act that breaks a law, agreement, or right.
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inheritance
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/ɪnˈhɛɹɪtəns/
Money or property received from someone who has died.
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drift
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/dɹɪft/
To be carried slowly along by water, air, or a current.
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ruthless
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/ˈɹuːθləs/
Showing no pity or mercy towards others.
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stray
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/stɹeɪ/
To wander away from the right path or place.
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irony
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/ˈaɪ.ɹə.ni/
A situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what you expect.
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collective
C1
/kəˈlɛktɪv/
Done by or shared between all members of a group.
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strap
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/stɹæp/
A narrow strip of leather, cloth, or other material used to fasten, carry, or hold something.
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banner
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/ˈbænɚ/
A large sign or strip of cloth with a message, often hung up or carried.
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spotlight
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/ˈspɑtˌlaɪt/
Public attention or the center of attention.
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descent
C1
/dəˈsɛnt/
The act of moving or coming down.
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bypass
C1
/ˈbaɪpæs/
To avoid or go around something, such as a rule, problem, or place.
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spontaneous
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/spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs/
Done suddenly, without planning, because you suddenly want to.
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echo
C2
/ˈɛkoʊ/
A sound that comes back to you after it bounces off a surface.
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ironic
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/aɪˈɹɑ.nɪk/
Surprising because it is the opposite of what you would expect.
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cosmic
C2
/ˈkɑz.mɪk/
Relating to the universe or outer space.
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solitude
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/ˈsɑlɪˌtud/
The state of being alone, often by choice and in a peaceful way.
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vicinity
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/vəˈsɪnəti/
The area near or around a particular place.
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brink
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/bɹɪŋk/
The point just before something important or dangerous happens.
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scroll
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/skɹoʊl/
To move text or images up, down, or across a screen to see different parts.
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matron
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/ˈmeɪtɹən/
a married woman, usually middle-aged with children, who is staid and dignified
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rift
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/ɹɪft/
A serious break in friendly relations; a state of conflict or distance between people.
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pinpoint
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/ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/
to identify or locate something with great precision
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vortex
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/ˈvɔɹtɛks/
A whirling mass of water, air, or other fluid that pulls things toward its centre.
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barricade
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/ˌbæɹ.ɪˈkeɪd/
a barrier (usually thrown up hastily) to impede the advance of an enemy
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exorcism
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/ˈɛk.sɔɹˌsɪ.zəm/
A ritual performed to drive out an evil spirit from a person, place, or thing.
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intolerable
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/ɪnˈtɑləɹəbl̩/
incapable of being put up with
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hoist
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/hɔɪst/
To raise or lift something heavy, often using ropes, pulleys, or other equipment.
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provocation
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/ˌpɹɑvəˈkeɪʃən/
An action or remark that deliberately makes someone angry or upset.
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whirlwind
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/ˈ(h)wɝlwɪnd/
A column of air spinning rapidly as it moves across the ground.
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cordon
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/ˈkɔː(ɹ)dən/
A line of people or barriers placed around an area to guard or block it.
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cocoon
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/kəˈkuːn/
The silky covering a caterpillar spins around itself before becoming a moth or butterfly.
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conduit
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/ˈkɒnd(j)ʊɪt/
A pipe or channel that carries water, wires, or other things.
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pedestal
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/ˈpɛdɪstəl/
A base on which a statue, column, or vase stands.
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perch
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/pɝt͡ʃ/
To sit or rest on a high or narrow place, especially of a bird.
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winch
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/wɪnt͡ʃ/
pull or lift up with or as if with a winch
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adrift
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/əˈdrɪft/
floating without being moored or steered
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knee-deep
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/ˌniːˈdiːp/
reaching as high as the knees, or submerged up to the knees
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thither
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/ˈðɪðɚ/
to or toward that place
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akimbo
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/əˈkɪm.boʊ/
with the hands on the hips and the elbows turned outward
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spread-eagle
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/ˈsprɛdˌiːɡəl/
a representation of an eagle with its wings and legs extended
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stock-still
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/ˌstɑːkˈstɪl/
completely motionless
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underlie
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/ˌʌn.dɚˈlaɪ/
to lie beneath something
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upperworld
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/ˈʌpɚˌwɝld/
the surface world, contrasted with an underground, submarine, or underworld realm
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afront
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/əˈfrʌnt/
archaic or dialectal: in front or face to face
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serry
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/ˈsɛri/
archaic or literary: to crowd or press people or things closely together, especially in ranks or rows
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neckdeep
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/ˌnɛkˈdiːp/
reaching, submerged, or covered up to the neck
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embay
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/ɛmˈbeɪ/
to enclose, shelter, or surround as if within a bay
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anigh
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/əˈnai/
archaic or dialectal: near or close by
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accord
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/əˈkɔɹd/
an agreement or harmony between parties; to grant or be consistent
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depress
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/dɪˈprɛs/
to make sad and dispirited, or to press down
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ignorable
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/ɪɡˈnɔɹəbəl/
able to be disregarded or left unnoticed
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agitate
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/ˈædʒəˌteɪt/
to stir up or disturb; to campaign vigorously
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crest
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/krɛst/
the top of a hill or wave; a heraldic emblem; to reach the top
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infinite
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/ˈɪnfɪnɪt/
limitless or endless in space, extent, or magnitude
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composite
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/kəmˈpɑzɪt/
made up of distinct parts; a thing formed from several elements
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dwell
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/dwɛl/
to live in a place; to linger on a thought or topic
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compass
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/ˈkʌmpəs/
an instrument showing direction; range or scope; (verb) to encompass or achieve
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decompose
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/ˌdikəmˈpoʊz/
to decay, or to break down into component parts
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fateful
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/ˈfeɪtfəl/
having far-reaching, often disastrous consequences
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fell
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/fɛl/
fierce, cruel, or deadly; (also) to cut down
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