Space, Position & Direction
Where things are, how they are arranged, and which way they face.
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tyre
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/ˈtaɪɝ/
The rubber ring fitted around a wheel, usually filled with air.
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underage
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/ˌʌndəɹˈeɪd͡ʒ/
Younger than the legal age allowed for something, such as drinking or voting.
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bedside
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/ˈbɛdˌsaɪd/
The space beside a bed, especially the bed of someone who is ill.
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interaction
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/ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.ʃən/
a conversation or exchange between people.
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knit
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/ˈnɪt/
To make clothing or fabric by joining yarn into loops with needles.
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moisture
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/ˈmɔɪs.t͡ʃɚ/
Small amounts of water present in the air, on a surface, or inside something.
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disagreement
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/ˌdɪsəˈɡɹimənt/
A situation in which people have different opinions and may argue.
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coastal
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/ˈkoʊstəl/
Located on or near the coast, or relating to the coast.
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residential
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/ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/
Consisting of homes rather than offices, shops, or factories.
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boast
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/boʊst/
To talk proudly about yourself or what you have done.
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accommodation
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/əˌkɑ.məˈdeɪ.ʃən/
A place to live or stay, such as a hotel room or apartment.
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diameter
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/daɪˈæmɪdɚ/
A straight line passing through the centre of a circle from one side to the other.
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newcomer
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/ˈn(j)uˌkʌmɚ/
A person who has recently arrived in a place.
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diverse
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/daɪˈvɝs/
Made up of many different kinds of people or things.
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faraway
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/ˈfɑɹəweɪ/
Very distant in space or time.
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nucleus
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/ˈnuː.kli.əs/
The central part of an atom, made of protons and neutrons.
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upward
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/ˈʌpwɚd/
Toward a higher place or level.
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widespread
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/ˌwaɪdˈspɹɛd/
Found or happening over a large area or among many people.
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uphill
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/ˈʌpˌhɪl/
sloping or leading upward
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wither
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/ˈwɪðɚ/
To dry up, droop, or shrink, especially from lack of water.
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outward
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/ˈaʊt.wɚd/
Relating to how something appears on the surface, rather than what is really felt inside.
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uncontrollable
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/ˌənkənˈtroʊləbəl/
Impossible to control, stop, or hold back.
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campsite
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/ˈkæmpˌsaɪt/
A place where people can put up tents and stay, especially on holiday.
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furthest
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/ˈfɜː(ɹ)ðɪst/
At or to the greatest distance in space or time.
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timely
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/ˈtaɪmli/
Happening or done at the right or most useful moment.
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intermission
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/ɪntɚˈmɪʃən/
a short break between the parts of a play, concert, or other performance.
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retrospect
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/ˈɹɛtɹəˌspɛkt/
Looking back at past events, often understanding them differently now.
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farthest
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/ˈfɑɹðɪst/
To or at the greatest distance in space or time.
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nationalist
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/ˈnæʃ.ə.nə.lɪst/
A person who strongly supports their own nation, often above others.
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illuminate
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/ɪˈl(j)umɪneɪt/
To light something up or shine light on it.
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internationally
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/ˌɪntɝˈnæʃənɑːli/
in a way that involves many countries; around the world.
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viewpoint
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/ˈvjuː.pɔɪnt/
A way of thinking about a subject; an opinion or attitude.
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restrict
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/ɹɪˈstɹɪkt/
To limit something or keep it within certain bounds.
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sandal
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/ˈsændəl/
An open shoe held to the foot by straps across the top.
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wristwatch
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/ˈɹɪstˌwɔt͡ʃ/
A watch worn on a strap or band around the wrist.
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innermost
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/ˈɪnɚmoʊst/
Located furthest inside; deepest within something.
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mountaintop
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/ˈmaʊnt(ɪ)nˌtɑp/
The highest part or peak of a mountain.
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intermediate
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/ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.di.ət/
in the middle, between two levels or extremes.
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westward
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/ˈwɛst.wɚd/
Towards the west.
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oppress
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/əˈpɹɛs/
To treat a group of people in a cruel and unfair way, keeping them down by force or authority.
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biochemistry
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/ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪstɹi/
The study of the chemical processes that happen inside living things.
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reunification
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/riːˌuːnəfəˈkeɪʃən/
The act of joining something back together after it has been divided, especially a country.
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snowboard
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/ˈsnoʊˌbɔɹd/
A wide board that you stand on to slide down snowy slopes.
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enclose
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/ənˈkloʊz/
To surround something with a wall, fence, or barrier
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hurriedly
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/ˈhɝɪdli/
In a quick and hasty way, often because there is little time.
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hand-held
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/ˈhændˌhɛld/
Small and light enough to be used while you hold it in your hands.
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pullover
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/ˈpʊləʊvə(ɹ)/
A warm sweater that you put on by pulling it over your head, with no buttons or zip at the front.
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backache
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/ˈbækeɪk/
A pain in your back.
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prefix
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/ˈpɹiːfɪks/
A group of letters added to the front of a word to change its meaning, such as "un-" in "unhappy."
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self-service
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/sɛlfˈsɜɹ.vɪs/
describing a place where customers serve themselves instead of being served
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misdirect
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/ˌmɪsdəˈrɛkt/
to direct, guide, or send someone or something to the wrong place or toward the wrong result
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earache
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/ˈiɹeɪk/
A pain inside the ear.
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reunify
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/riːˈuːnəˌfaɪ/
To join something back together after it has been divided.
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antonym
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/ˈæn.təˌnɪm/
A word that means the opposite of another word.
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rewind
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/riˈwaɪnd/
to wind back to an earlier point, especially in a recording or film
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