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English Vocabulary
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uh
A2
/ʌː/
used to mark hesitation, uncertainty, or a pause while speaking
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bit
A2
/bɪt/
A small amount or piece of something.
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case
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/keɪs/
A particular situation or example of something happening.
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part
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/pɑɹt/
One of the pieces or amounts that make up a whole.
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stuff
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/stʌf/
Things in general, when you do not say exactly what they are.
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chance
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/t͡ʃæns/
An opportunity to do something.
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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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trouble
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/ˈtrʌbəl/
A problem, difficulty, or worry.
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wow
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/waʊ/
Used to express excitement, surprise, or admiration.
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couple
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/ˈkʌp.əl/
A small number; two or a few.
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fact
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/fækt/
A piece of information that is true and can be proven.
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luck
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/lʌk/
Good things that happen to you by chance rather than through your own effort.
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air
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/ɛɚ/
The mixture of gases we breathe and that surrounds the Earth.
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dream
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/dɹiːm/
A series of images and feelings that happen in your mind while you sleep.
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sign
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/ˈsaɪn/
A board or notice that gives information, directions, or a warning.
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fault
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/fɔlt/
Responsibility for something bad that has happened.
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figure
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/ˈfɪɡjɚ/
A number, especially one written as a digit.
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mistake
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/mɪˈsteɪk/
Something done wrong because of bad judgment, carelessness, or lack of knowledge.
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Christmas
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/ˈkrɪsməs/
the Christian festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, celebrated on 25 December
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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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seat
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/siːt/
Something you sit on, such as a chair or part of a chair.
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beginning
A2
/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
The first part of something.
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track
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/ˈtræk/
A path or rough road.
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level
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/ˈlɛvəl/
A position on a scale that shows how much, how high, or how good something is.
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ray
A2
/ɹeɪ/
A narrow beam of light or other energy.
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grace
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/ɡɹeɪs/
Smooth, elegant, and beautiful movement.
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corner
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/ˈkɔɹnɚ/
The point where two walls, edges, or sides meet.
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copy
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/ˈkɑpi/
Something made to look exactly like another thing.
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target
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/ˈtɑɹ.ɡɪt/
A goal or result that you aim to achieve.
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base
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/beɪs/
The bottom part of something that it stands or rests on.
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success
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/səkˈsɛs/
The achieving of something you wanted or planned.
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fancy
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/ˈfæn.si/
A liking or desire for something.
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pity
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/ˈpɪt.i/
A sad and unfortunate thing; something to be regretted.
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midnight
A2
/ˈmɪd(ˌ)naɪt/
Twelve o'clock at night.
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advantage
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/ədˈvæn.tɪd͡ʒ/
Something that helps you or puts you in a better position than others.
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mail
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/meɪl/
Letters and parcels sent and delivered through the post.
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mirror
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/ˈmiɹ.ɚ/
A piece of glass with a special backing that you can see your reflection in.
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rate
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/ɹeɪt/
The amount charged or paid for something.
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load
A2
/loʊd/
A heavy thing that is carried.
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dust
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/dʌst/
Fine, dry powder made of tiny bits of dirt or other matter that settles on surfaces or floats in the air.
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toast
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/toʊst/
Slices of bread made brown and crisp by heating.
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goal
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/ɡoʊl/
Something you are trying to achieve.
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range
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/ˈreɪndʒ/
A set of different things of the same general kind.
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effort
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/ˈɛf.ɚt/
The physical or mental energy used to do something.
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robin
A2
/ˈɹɑ.bɪn/
A small songbird with a bright red or orange breast.
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ID
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/aɪˈdiː/
An official card or document that proves who you are.
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detail
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/ˈdi.teɪl/
A single small fact or piece of information about something.
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crown
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/kraʊn/
A round decoration worn on the head by a king or queen, often made of gold and jewels.
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title
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/ˈtaɪ.tl̩/
The name of a book, film, song, or other work.
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diamond
A2
/ˈdaɪ.ə.mənd/
A very hard, clear precious stone made of carbon, used in jewellery and cutting tools.
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lane
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/leɪn/
One of the marked strips that divide a road for a single line of vehicles.
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drawing
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/ˈdɹɑ.ɪŋ/
A picture made with a pen, pencil, or crayon.
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ending
A2
/ˈɛndɪŋ/
The last part of a story, film, or event
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anniversary
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/ˌæn.ɪˈvɝ.s(ə.)ɹi/
A date that marks an exact number of years since something important happened.
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tune
A2
/tuːn/
A series of musical notes that make a pleasant pattern; a melody.
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ouch
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/aʊtʃ/
used to express sudden physical pain
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sample
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/ˈsæm.pəl/
A small part of something used to show what the whole is like.
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noon
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/nun/
Twelve o'clock in the middle of the day; midday.
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kit
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/kɪt/
A set of items needed for a particular purpose, often kept together.
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headache
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/ˈhɛdeɪk/
A pain in the head.
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knee
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/ni/
The joint in the middle of your leg, where it bends.
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pile
A2
/paɪl/
A number of things lying on top of one another; a heap.
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chin
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/t͡ʃɪn/
The part of the face below the mouth.
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manner
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/ˈmænɚ/
The way in which something is done or happens.
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item
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/ˈaɪ.təm/
A single thing in a group or on a list
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blanket
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/ˈblæŋ.kɪt/
A thick, soft cover used to keep you warm, especially on a bed.
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method
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/ˈmɛθəd/
A particular way of doing something, especially a planned or organized one.
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diary
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/ˈdaɪ.ə.ɹi/
A book in which you write down what happens to you each day and your private thoughts.
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instant
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/ˈɪnstənt/
A very short moment of time.
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lip
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/ˈlɪp/
Either of the two soft edges around the opening of the mouth.
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error
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/ˈɛɹəɹ/
A mistake or something done wrong by accident.
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rap
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/ɹæp/
A style of music in which words are spoken rhythmically over a beat.
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envelope
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/ˈɛnvəˌloʊp/
A flat paper cover in which you put a letter before posting it.
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daylight
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/ˈdeɪˌlaɪt/
The natural light that comes from the sun during the day.
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bra
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/bɹɑː/
A piece of women's underwear worn to support the breasts.
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toe
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/toʊ/
One of the five digits at the end of the foot.
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painter
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/ˈpeɪntɚ/
An artist who creates pictures using paint.
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spoon
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/spuːn/
A utensil with a small bowl-shaped end and a handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving.
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earthquake
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/ˈɝθkweɪk/
A sudden, violent shaking of the ground caused by movements deep inside the earth.
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stamp
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/stæmp/
A small piece of paper you stick on a letter or parcel to show the postage has been paid.
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reunion
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/ɹiːˈjuːnjən/
A social gathering where members of a group who have been apart meet again.
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mug
A2
/mʌɡ/
A large cup with a handle, used for hot drinks.
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scarf
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/ˈskɑɹf/
A piece of cloth worn around the neck or head for warmth or decoration.
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poster
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/ˈpoʊstɚ/
A large printed sheet, often with a picture, put up on a wall to advertise something or for decoration.
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Easter
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/ˈiː.stɚ/
the Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, observed on a Sunday in spring
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globe
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/ɡloʊb/
The world; planet Earth.
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spaghetti
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/spəˈɡɛti/
A type of pasta made in long, thin strings.
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sunlight
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/ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/
The natural light that comes from the sun.
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hooray
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/hʊˈreɪ/
used to express joy, approval, or celebration
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hike
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/haɪk/
A long walk in the countryside, usually for pleasure or exercise.
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aisle
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/ˈaɪl/
A passage between rows of seats or shelves, as in a theatre, plane, or shop.
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audio
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/ˈɔ.di.oʊ/
Sound, especially when it is recorded or broadcast.
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mushroom
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/ˈmʌʃrum/
A small fungus with a stem and a round top, some kinds of which can be eaten.
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rumour
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/ˈɹuːmɚ/
British, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and Ireland spelling of rumor.
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napkin
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/ˈnæp.kɪn/
A piece of cloth or paper used at meals to wipe your mouth and hands and protect your clothes.
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doughnut
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/ˈdoʊ(ˌ)nʌt/
a small sweet cake of fried dough, often ring-shaped or filled
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