Word Formation & Derivatives
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wholly
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/ˈhoʊ.li/
Completely and entirely; to the fullest extent.
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jubilee
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/ˈd͡ʒubəˌli/
a special anniversary or the celebration of it
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depraved
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/diːˈpreɪvd/
Morally corrupt; wicked and disturbing.
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cognitive
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/ˈkɑɡ.nɪ.tɪv/
Connected with thinking, learning, understanding, and remembering
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contraption
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/kənˈtræpʃən/
A strange or overly complicated machine or device.
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alderman
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/ˈɔldəɹmən/
a member of a municipal council, especially in a city or in a historical system of local government
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infernal
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/ɪnˈfɝnəl/
Extremely annoying.
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rigor
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/ˈɹɪɡɚ/
excessive sternness
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Celtic
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/ˈkɛltɪk/
of or relating to the Celts or their cultures and traditions
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galley
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/ˈɡæli/
An oblong tray of wood or brass, with upright sides, for holding type which has been set, or is to be made up, etc.
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wayward
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/ˈweɪwə(ɹ)d/
Stubbornly doing as one pleases and refusing to behave properly.
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conqueror
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/ˈkɑŋˌkɚ.ɚ/
Someone who conquers.
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chivalry
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/ˈʃɪvəlɹi/
honourable, generous, and courteous conduct, especially toward someone perceived as vulnerable
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bloodthirsty
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/ˈblʌdˌθɚsti/
Thirsty for blood: inexorably violent or eager for bloodshed; murderous.
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viceroy
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/ˈvaɪsˌrɔɪ/
a governor who rules a country, colony, or province as the representative of a monarch
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untraceable
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/ənˈtreɪsəbəl/
incapable of being traced or tracked down
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smoky
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/ˈsmoʊki/
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
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rhetorical
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/ɹɪˈtɔɹɪkəl/
Asked only to make a point, without expecting any answer.
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dumpling
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/ˈdʌmp.lɪŋ/
a small mass of dough cooked by boiling, steaming, frying, or baking, sometimes wrapped around a filling
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cadaver
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/kəˈdævɚ/
the dead body of a human being
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Sicilian
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/sɪˈsɪliən/
relating to Sicily, its people, culture, or language
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avenger
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/əˈvɛndʒɚ/
a person who punishes someone in return for a wrong or injury
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sentry
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/ˈsen.tri/
a guard posted to watch a place, especially to warn of danger or prevent unauthorized entry
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bonny
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/ˈbɑːni/
very pleasing to the eye
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corroborate
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/kəˈɹɑbəɹeɪ̯t/
to support with evidence, authority, or make more certain or confirm
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pedestal
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/ˈped.ə.stəl/
A base on which a statue, column, or vase stands.
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eminent
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/ˈɛmɪnənt/
Famous and highly respected in a particular field.
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subversive
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/səbˈvɝsɪv/
Intending to subvert, overturn, undermine or debase.
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ventilator
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/ˈvɛntɪleɪtə/
a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure
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ruddy
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/ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
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forcibly
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/ˈfɔːsəbli/
in a forcible manner
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oblivious
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/əˈblɪviːəs/
Lacking awareness; unmindful; unaware, unconscious of.
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castor
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/ˈkæstɚ/
historical: a small table container or a stand holding cruets and shakers for condiments
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coney
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/ˈkoʊni/
archaic or historical: a rabbit, especially the European rabbit, or its fur
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pheasant
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/ˈfɛzənt/
A bird of family Phasianidae, often hunted for food.
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emissary
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/ˈɛmɪˌsɛɹi/
An agent sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else.
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whimsical
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/ˈwɪmzɪkəl/
Given to whimsy.
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heresy
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/ˈhɛɹəsi/
A doctrine held by a member of a religion at variance or conflict with established religious beliefs.
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equator
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/ɪˈkweɪ.tɚ/
an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles
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gentry
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/ˈd͡ʒɛntɹi/
People of education and good breeding.
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schoolboy
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/ˈskulˌbɔɪ/
a boy attending school
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residual
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/ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.ʊəl/
Remaining as a small amount after most of something has gone.
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Neanderthal
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/niˈændərˌtɑːl/
a member of an extinct human species, Homo neanderthalensis, that lived in Europe and western Asia until about 40,000 years ago
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authenticity
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/ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪti/
The quality of being real, genuine, and true to its origin
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cavalier
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/ˌkævəˈlɪɚ/
showing an arrogant or dismissive lack of proper concern
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buoy
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/ˈbu.i/
to mark with a buoy or other sea-borne marker
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beneficiary
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/ˌbɛn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ɚ.i/
A person who gains an advantage or benefit from something.
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telepathy
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/təˈlep.ə.θi/
the supposed direct communication of thoughts or feelings between minds without speech, writing, or other ordinary physical signals
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heretic
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/ˈhɛɹɪtɪk/
Someone whose beliefs are contrary to the fundamental tenets of a religion they claim to belong to.
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unintelligible
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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒɪbəl/
poorly articulated or enunciated, or drowned by noise
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annihilation
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/əˌnaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
total destruction
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epiphany
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/ɪˈpɪfəni/
An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder.
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smother
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/ˈsməðər/
deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion
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patronize
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/ˈpeɪtɹənaɪz/
To talk to someone as if they were less intelligent or important than you.
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savvy
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/ˈsævi/
Shrewd, well-informed and perceptive.
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valor
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/ˈvælɚ/
the qualities of a hero or heroine
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eulogy
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/ˈjuː.lə.dʒi/
a speech or piece of writing praising a person who has died, usually delivered at a funeral
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misdemeanor
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/ˌmɪsdəˈmiːnɝ/
A minor crime that is punished less severely than a serious one.
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antarctic
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/ænˈtɑɹktɪk/
relating to Antarctica or the region around the South Pole
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gunny
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/ˈɡʌni/
a coarse, strong fabric made from jute or hemp, especially for sacks
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scavenger
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/ˈskævəndʒɝ/
An animal that feeds on dead bodies or rotting matter.
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crusader
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/kruˈseɪdɚ/
a participant in one of the medieval Christian military expeditions known as the Crusades
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eradicate
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/ɪˈɹæd.ɪ.keɪt/
to destroy or remove something completely, especially a disease, problem, or harmful practice
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irritable
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/ˈɪɹɪtəbl̩/
Easily exasperated or excited.
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seismic
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/ˈsaɪzmɪk/
Relating to or caused by earthquakes.
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epilepsy
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/ˈepəlepsi/
a neurological disorder characterized by an enduring tendency to have recurrent unprovoked seizures
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carnal
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/ˈkɑɹnəl/
of or relating to the body or flesh
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vixen
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/ˈvɪksən/
a female fox
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evasion
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/ɪˈveɪʒən/
nonperformance of something distasteful, as by deceit or trickery, that you are supposed to do
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technicality
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/ˌtɛk.nɪˈkæl.ə.ti/
a small or specialized rule or detail that can have an important practical consequence
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glittering
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/ˈɡlɪtəɹɪŋ/
sparkling or shining with many small flashes of light
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stroller
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/ˈstɹoʊlɚ/
a person taking a leisurely walk
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starry
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/ˈstɑɹ.i/
abounding with or resembling stars
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anonymity
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/ˌænəˈnɪmɪti/
The state of being unknown by name; keeping your identity hidden.
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incriminate
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/ɪnˈkrɪm.ə.neɪt/
to provide evidence or information suggesting that someone is guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
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locomotive
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/ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/
The engine of a train that pulls the carriages or wagons.
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turban
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/ˈtɝ.bən/
a head covering made by winding a long piece of cloth around the head, worn especially in several South Asian and religious traditions
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excrement
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/ˈɛkskɹəmənt/
waste matter (as urine or sweat but especially feces) discharged from the body
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integration
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/ˌɪn.təˈɡɹeɪ.ʃən/
The process of becoming a full, accepted part of a community, especially for people from a different background.
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secular
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/ˈsɛkjələɹ/
Not connected with religion or spiritual matters.
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headmistress
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/ˈhɛdˌmɪstrəs/
A woman who is in charge of a school.
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sorcery
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/ˈsɔɹ.sə.ɹi/
magic; spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world
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innkeeper
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/ˈɪnˌkipɚ/
a person who owns or manages an inn
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trident
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/ˈtɹaɪ̯dənt/
A three-pronged spear somewhat resembling a pitchfork.
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ticklish
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/ˈtɪkəlɪʃ/
very sensitive to being tickled
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levy
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/ˈlɛvi/
a charge imposed and collected
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tipsy
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/ˈtɪp.si/
slightly intoxicated
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brewer
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/ˈbruːɝ/
the owner or manager of a brewery
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combustion
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/kəmˈbʌs.t͡ʃən/
The process of burning, in which a substance reacts with oxygen to produce heat and light.
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matchmaker
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/ˈmæt͡ʃˌmeɪkɚ/
someone who arranges (or tries to arrange) marriages for others
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filly
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/ˈfɪli/
a young female horse, especially one below the age at which it is called a mare
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putty
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/ˈpʌti/
apply putty in order to fix or fill
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swindler
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/ˈswɪndəlɚ/
a person who obtains money or property from others through deception or fraud
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indulgence
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/ɪnˈdʌl.d͡ʒəns/
Something you allow yourself to enjoy as a special treat.
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rupee
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/ˈruːpiː/
the monetary unit of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, and the Seychelles
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abominable
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/əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bl̩/
unequivocally detestable
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