Word Formation & Derivatives
Prefixes, suffixes, compounds, inflections, and derived word families.
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it
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/ɪt/
Used to refer to a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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am
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/əm/
First-person singular present of "be".
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May
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/meɪ/
Used to ask for or give permission.
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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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T-shirt
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/ˈtiːʃɚt/
A light, short-sleeved shirt with no collar or buttons, often made of cotton.
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twenty-four
A1
/ˌtwɛntiˈfɔːr/
the cardinal number equal to two tens plus four; 24
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twenty-seven
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/ˌtwɛntiˈsɛvən/
the cardinal number equal to two tens plus seven; 27
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thirty-six
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/ˌθɝːtiˈsɪks/
the cardinal number equal to three tens plus six; 36
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CD player
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credit card
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/ˈkɹɛdɪt ˌkɑɹd/
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dining room
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/ˈdaɪnɪŋˌɹum/
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each other
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/iˈt͡ʃʌð.ɚ/
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good afternoon
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good morning
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/ˌɡʊd ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/
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good night
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/ɡʊd ˈnaɪt/
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have to
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/ˈhæf.tu/
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ice cream
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/ˈaɪs.kɹiːm/
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last name
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living room
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/ˈlɪvɪŋ ɹuːm/
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mobile phone
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swimming pool
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/ˈswɪmɪŋ ˌpuːl/
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good-looking
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/ˈɡʊdˈlʊk.ɪŋ/
Physically attractive.
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make-up
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/ˈmeɪkˌʌp/
Coloured substances put on the face to improve or change how you look.
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hip hop
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/ˈhɪp.hɑp/
A style of popular music with a strong rhythm and spoken or rapped lyrics.
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well-known
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/ˌwɛlˈnoʊn/
Known by many people; famous.
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right-hand
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/raɪtˈhænd/
On or relating to the right side.
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ping-pong
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/ˈpɪŋˌpɑːŋ/
informal or trademark name for table tennis, a game in which players hit a light ball across a table divided by a net
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thank-you
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/ˈθæŋkˌjuː/
an expression, message, gift, or other acknowledgment of gratitude
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left-hand
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/ˌlɛftˈhænd/
On or towards the left side.
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half-price
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Costing half of the usual price.
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washing-up
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/ˌwɑʃ.ɪŋˈʌp/
The job of washing the dishes, pots, and cutlery after a meal.
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alarm clock
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all right
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board game
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bus station
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bus stop
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capital letter
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car park
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classical music
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department store
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digital camera
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driver's license
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fast food
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first name
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grocery store
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march
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/mɑɹt͡ʃ/
An organized walk by many people to protest or support something.
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old-fashioned
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/oʊldˈfæʃənd/
No longer modern; out of date.
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brand-new
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/ˈbrændˌnuː/
Completely new and never used before.
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foreigner
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/ˈfɔɹ.ɪ.nɚ/
A person from another country.
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part-time
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/ˈpɑːrtˈtaɪm/
Working or done for only part of the usual hours.
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full-time
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/ˌfʊl ˈtaɪm/
For the whole of the normal working hours.
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face-to-face
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/ˈfeɪstuːˈfeɪs/
Done with people in each other's presence, not at a distance.
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middle-aged
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/ˌmɪdl̩ˈeɪd͡ʒd/
Being roughly between 45 and 65 years old; neither young nor old.
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great-grandfather
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/ˌɡreɪtˈɡrændˌfɑðər/
the grandfather of one of your parents; the father of a grandparent
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hard-working
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/ˌhɑːrˈdwɝːkɪŋ/
Putting a lot of effort and energy into work.
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second-hand
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already owned or used by someone else; not new
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next-door
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Located in the building or room immediately next to yours.
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check-in counter
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The act of reporting your arrival at an airport or hotel, often at a special desk.
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well-dressed
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Wearing attractive, fashionable, or smart clothes.
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up-to-date
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/ˌʌp tə ˈdeɪt/
Including the latest information or features; current.
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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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out-of-date
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No longer current, modern, or useful.
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duty-free
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Not requiring payment of import tax, especially when bought at an airport or border.
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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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film-maker
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A person who makes films or movies.
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CD-ROM
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/siː.diːˈɹɒm/
A CD that holds computer data which can be read but not changed.
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modal verb
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/ˈmoʊdəl/
A helping verb such as 'can', 'must', or 'will' that shows ability, possibility, permission, or obligation.
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tin opener
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/ˈtɪn ˌoʊ.pən.ɚ/
a handheld or electric device for cutting open sealed metal food tins
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according to
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brother-in-law
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/ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɔ/
The brother of your husband or wife, or the husband of your sister
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so-called
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/ˈsoʊˌkɔld/
Called by this name, though the speaker doubts it is true or deserved.
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sister-in-law
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/ˈsɪs.tɚ.ɪn.lɔ/
the sister of your husband or wife, or your brother's wife
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son-in-law
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/ˈsʌnɪnˌlɔː/
The husband of your daughter.
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X-ray
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/ˈɛks ˌɹeɪ/
A photograph of the inside of the body, made using invisible rays that pass through it.
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mother-in-law
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/ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɑː/
The mother of your husband or wife.
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father-in-law
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/ˈfɑːðəɹɪnˌlɔː/
The father of your husband or wife.
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grown-up
B2
/ˈgroʊˌnəp/
An adult, especially as spoken about by or to children.
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daughter-in-law
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/ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)ɪnˌlɔː/
The wife of your son.
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long-term
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/ˈlɔŋˈtɝːm/
Continuing or having effects over a long period of time.
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first-class
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/ˌfɝːstˈklæs/
of the highest quality; excellent
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last-minute
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/ˌlæˈsmɪnət/
Done or happening at the latest possible time before an event.
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mix-up
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/ˈmɪksˌʌp/
a mistake or confused situation caused by taking one person or thing for another
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long-distance
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/ˌlɔŋˈdiːstəns/
Covering or travelling over a great distance.
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left-handed
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/ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/
using the left hand more naturally or skillfully than the right
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high-tech
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/haɪ tɛk/
Using or involving the most advanced and modern technology.
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short-term
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/ˌʃɔrtˈtɝːm/
Lasting for or relating to a short period of time.
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self-confidence
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/ˌsɛlfˈkɑːnfədəns/
belief and trust in your own abilities
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show-off
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/ˈʃoʊˌɔf/
a person who deliberately displays their abilities or possessions to attract attention or admiration
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worn-out
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/ˈwɔɹnˌaʊt/
damaged or made useless by long or heavy use
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light-headed
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/ˌlaɪtˈhɛdɪd/
dizzy, faint, or mentally unsteady
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single-handed
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/ˌsɪŋ.ɡəlˈhæn.dɪd/
done by one person without help from anyone else
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mixed-up
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/ˌmɪkstˈʌp/
confused, troubled, or unable to think clearly
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bad-tempered
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Easily annoyed or angered; often in a bad mood.
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trying
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/ˈtɹaɪ.ɪŋ/
Difficult or annoying to deal with; hard to endure.
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jimmy
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/ˈdʒɪm.i/
a short crowbar used for forcing open a door, window, or lock
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attorney
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/əˈtɜɹni/
A lawyer; someone who advises people on legal matters and represents them in court.
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passing
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/ˈpæsɪŋ/
A polite word for someone's death.
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warrant
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/ˈwɔɹənt/
An official document allowing police to search, seize, or arrest someone.
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custody
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/ˈkʌstədiː/
The legal right and duty to care for someone, especially a child.
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cutting
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/ˈkʌtɪŋ/
A small piece cut from a plant and used to grow a new one.
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accused
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/əˈkjuzd/
The person charged with a crime in a court of law.
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offering
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/ˈɔfəɹɪŋ/
Something that is offered or made available, such as a product or service.
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commissioner
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/kəˈmɪʃənɚ/
An official who heads a government department or public body, such as a police force.
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removed
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/ɹɪˈmuːvd/
Distant or separated from something in space, time, or degree.
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crystal
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/ˈkɹɪstəl/
A clear, solid mineral form with a regular geometric shape; high-quality clear glass.
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foster
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/ˈfɔ.stɚ/
To encourage the development or growth of something.
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odds
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/ɑdz/
The chance or likelihood that something will happen.
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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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wicked
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/ˈwək.əd/
Morally bad; cruel or evil.
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halfway
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/ˌhæfˈweɪ/
At or to a point that is the middle between two places.
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jersey
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/ˈd͡ʒɝzi/
A shirt worn by a member of a sports team, often showing the player's name and number.
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prosecutor
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/ˈpɹɑ.səˌkjuːˌtəɹ/
A lawyer who argues in court that an accused person is guilty of a crime.
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gravity
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/ˈɡɹævəti/
The natural force that pulls objects toward the earth or toward each other.
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heather
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/ˈhɛðɚ/
a low evergreen plant with small purple, pink, or white flowers, common on moorland
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grounds
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/ɡɹaʊndz/
A good reason or basis for doing or believing something.
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vulnerable
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/ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/
Easily hurt or harmed, physically or emotionally.
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troy
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/trɔɪ/
designating a system of weights used chiefly for precious metals and gemstones
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peter
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/ˈpiː.tɚ/
usually peter out: to diminish gradually in strength, quantity, or activity and finally stop
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standing
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/ˈstændɪŋ/
A person's or group's status, rank, or reputation.
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japan
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/dʒəˈpæn/
a hard, usually dark lacquer or enamel used to give wood or metal a durable glossy finish
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sonny
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/ˈsʌni/
an informal, often affectionate form of address to a boy or younger man
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amber
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/ˈæm.bɚ/
a hard, translucent yellow or brown fossil resin, often used in jewelry and sometimes containing preserved organisms
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spencer
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/ˈspɛnsɚ/
A short, close-fitting jacket primarily worn by women and children in the early 19th century.
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galaxy
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/ˈɡɛl.ək.si/
a vast gravitationally bound system of stars, gas, dust, dark matter, and other astronomical objects
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dummy
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/ˈdʌmi/
having the appearance of being real but lacking capacity to function
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brandy
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/ˈbɹændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
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rascal
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/ˈɹæskl̩/
A dishonest person; a rogue, a scoundrel, a trickster.
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nigger
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/ˈnɪɡɚ/
extremely offensive racial slur directed at a Black person; included for understanding historical texts, never as a neutral term
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piper
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/ˈpaɪ.pɚ/
a musician who plays a pipe, flute, or especially bagpipes
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pony
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/ˈpoʊni/
A small serving of an alcoholic beverage, especially beer.
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palmer
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/ˈpɑmɚ/
historical: a pilgrim to the Holy Land, traditionally identified by the palm branch carried on returning home
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perimeter
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/pəˈɹɪmətɚ/
the total length of the boundary of a two-dimensional shape
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interrogation
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/ɪnˌteɹ.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
The act of questioning someone closely, often by police.
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cigar
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/sɪˈɡɑɹ/
a roll of tobacco leaves made to be smoked
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coroner
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/ˈkɔɹ.ə.nɚ/
A public official who presides over an inquest into unnatural deaths, and who may have (or historically had) additional powers such as investigating cases of treasure trove.
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attic
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/ˈætɪk/
of or relating to Attica or its inhabitants or to the dialect spoken in Athens in classical times
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suspenseful
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/səˈspɛnsfəl/
causing excited uncertainty or anxiety about what will happen next
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mutant
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/ˈmjuː.tənt/
an organism, cell, gene, or other biological entity that carries a mutation
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cardinal
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/ˈkɑɹdɪnəl/
serving as an essential component
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dexter
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/ˈdɛks.tɚ/
heraldry: on or toward the bearer's right side of a shield, which appears on the viewer's left
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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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poker
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/ˈpoʊkɚ/
One who pokes.
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mattress
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/ˈmætɹɪs/
A form of lagging, in particular for boilers.
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spear
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/spɪɹ/
pierce with a spear
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half-hour
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/ˈhæˌfaʊɝ/
The time of thirty minutes past any particular hour.
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deposition
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/ˌdɛp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/
The removal of someone from office.
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cerebral
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/səˈɹi.bɹəl/
involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct
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unseen
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/ʌnˈsiːn/
Not seen or discovered; invisible.
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frenzy
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/ˈfɹɛnzi/
A state of wild activity or panic.
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frantic
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/ˈfɹæn.tɪk/
Insane, mentally unstable.
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self-respect
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/ˌsɛlfrɪˈspɛkt/
The knowledge of one's own worth.
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unprofessional
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/ˌənprəˈfɛʃənəl/
not characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession
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serenity
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/səˈɹɛnɪti/
The state of being serene; calmness; peacefulness.
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man-made
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/ˈmænˌmeɪd/
not of natural origin
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muller
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/ˈmʌləɹ/
A machine that mixes clay and sand under a roller for use in preparing a mould for metal casting.
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middle-class
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/ˈmɪdəlˈklæs/
belonging to the socioeconomic group between the working class and the upper class
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jackal
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/ˈd͡ʒækəl/
an Old World nocturnal canine mammal closely related to the dog
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space-time
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/ˈspeɪˌstaɪm/
the four-dimensional coordinate system (3 dimensions of space and 1 of time) in which physical events are located
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self-defence
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/ˌsɛlfdɪˈfɛns/
the act of defending yourself
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malignant
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/məˈlɪɡnənt/
Harmful, malevolent, injurious.
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susceptible
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/səˈseptɪbl̩/
(often followed by `of' or `to') yielding readily to or capable of
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self-control
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/ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹoʊl/
The ability to control one's desires and impulses.
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unprepared
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/ˌənpriːˈpɛrd/
Not prepared; caught by surprise.
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ta-ta
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/təˈtɑ/
informal: goodbye
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craven
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/ˈkɹeɪ.vən/
Unwilling to fight; lacking even the rudiments of courage; extremely cowardly.
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