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English Vocabulary
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worn
B1
/wɔɹn/
Damaged and shabby from being used a lot.
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closely
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/ˈkləʊsliː/
In a careful, attentive way.
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sore
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/soɹ/
Painful and sensitive, especially from injury or overuse.
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specifically
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/spəˈsəf.ə.kli/
In a clear and exact way, naming one particular thing.
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immediate
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/ɪˈmi.di.ɪt/
Happening right away, with no delay.
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severe
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/sɪˈvɪɹ/
Very bad, serious, or intense.
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alike
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/əˈlaɪk/
Very similar to each other.
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unexpected
B1
/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/
Not expected; surprising because you did not think it would happen.
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electronic
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/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪk/
Made or operated using electronic devices, especially those with computer chips or circuits.
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overnight
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/əʊvə(ɹ)ˈnaɪt/
For or during the night.
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broad
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/bɹɔd/
Very wide.
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practical
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/ˈpræktɪkəl/
Useful and suitable for a real situation rather than just theory.
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marked
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/mɑɹkt/
Clearly noticeable; easy to see.
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adorable
B1
/əˈdoɹ.əˌbəl/
Very attractive and easy to love, especially in a sweet or charming way.
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located
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/ˈloʊkeɪtɪd/
Placed or situated in a particular position.
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eastern
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/ˈi.stɚn/
Situated in or facing the east.
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faithful
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/ˈfeɪθ.fl̩/
Loyal and able to be trusted over time.
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hopeless
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/ˈhoʊplɪs/
With no chance of success or improvement.
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keen
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/kin/
Very interested in or enthusiastic about something.
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aggressive
B1
/əˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/
Behaving in an angry, threatening way and ready to attack or argue.
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pale
B1
/ˈpeɪl/
Light in colour, not strong or bright.
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visual
B1
/ˈvɪʒuəl/
Relating to seeing or sight.
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twin
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/twɪn/
Forming a pair of twins; born at the same birth.
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primary
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/ˈpɹaɪˌmɛɹ.i/
Most important; main.
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dull
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/dʊl/
Boring; not interesting or exciting.
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stuffed
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/stʌft/
Filled completely with something.
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bold
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/ˈbɒld/
Brave and confident; willing to take risks.
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faint
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/ˈfeɪnt/
Hard to see, hear, or notice; not strong or clear.
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narrow
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/ˈnæɹ.oʊ/
Small in width; not wide.
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accidentally
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/ˌæk.sɪˈdɛnt(ə)li/
By chance and not on purpose.
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glorious
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/ˈɡlɔɹ.i.əs/
Beautiful and impressive.
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slight
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/slaɪt/
Very small in amount or degree.
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electrical
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/ɪˈlɛktɹɪkəl/
Connected with or operated by electricity.
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helpless
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/ˈhɛlplɪs/
Not able to look after yourself or do things without help.
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formal
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/ˈfɔɹməl/
Following accepted rules of polite or official behaviour, dress, or language.
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technical
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/ˈtɛt.nɪ.kəl/
Relating to a particular subject and needing special knowledge to be understood.
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vain
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/ven/
Too proud of your own appearance, abilities, or achievements.
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bare
B1
/bɛɚ/
Not covered by clothes; naked.
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outer
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/ˈaʊtɚ/
On the outside, or farther from the centre.
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handy
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/ˈhæn.di/
Useful and easy to use.
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genetic
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/d͡ʒəˈnɛt.ɪk/
Relating to genes or to the genes you inherit from your parents.
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old-fashioned
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/oʊldˈfæʃənd/
No longer modern; out of date.
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endless
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/ˈɛndlɪs/
Having no end, or seeming to continue forever
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anyhow
B1
/ˈɛn.i.haʊ/
In any case; whatever happens or is true.
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originally
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/əˈɹəd͡ʒ.ə.nə.li/
In the beginning; at first.
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accurate
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/ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt/
Correct and free from mistakes.
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bald
B1
/bɑːld/
Having little or no hair on the head.
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confusing
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/kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
Difficult to understand because it is not clear or well organized.
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generally
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/ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɚ.li/
In most cases; usually.
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secretly
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/ˈsiː.kɹɪt.li/
in a way that is hidden from other people
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legally
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/ˈliːɡəli/
In a way that is allowed by law.
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fortunate
B1
/ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt/
Lucky; having or bringing good luck.
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economic
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/ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/
Relating to trade, industry, and the management of money in a country or region.
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exclusive
B1
/ɪksˈkluːsɪv/
Limited to one person or group; not shared with others.
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tasty
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/ˈteɪsti/
Having a pleasant, enjoyable flavour.
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rarely
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/ˈɹɛəɹli/
Not often; almost never.
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tremendous
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/tɹɪˈmɛndəs/
Very large in amount, size, or degree.
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eager
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/iɡə/
Very keen and excited to do or have something.
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allergic
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/əˈlɝ.d͡ʒɪk/
Having a bad physical reaction to a particular substance.
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bent
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/ˈbɛnt/
No longer straight; curved or twisted out of shape.
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essential
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/ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/
Extremely important and necessary.
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shocking
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/ˈʃɑkɪŋ/
Causing strong feelings of surprise, upset, or disgust.
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approximately
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/əˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət.li/
Used to show that a number or amount is close but not exact.
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unlikely
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/ʌnˈlaɪkli/
Not likely to happen or be true.
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mutual
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/ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
Felt or done by each of two or more people towards the other; reciprocal.
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educated
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/ˈɛd͡ʒəkeɪtɪd/
Having received a good education and a lot of knowledge.
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offensive
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/əˈfɛnsɪv/
Likely to upset or anger people; rude or insulting.
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qualified
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/ˈkwɑ.lɪ.faɪd/
Having the right training, skills, or experience for a job or task.
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messy
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/ˈmɛsi/
Untidy or dirty; not in order.
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stressed
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/stɹɛst/
Feeling worried or under mental pressure.
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spectacular
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/spɛkˈtæk.jə.lɚ/
Very impressive, exciting, or beautiful to see.
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reliable
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/ɹɪˈlaɪəbl̩/
Able to be trusted to work well or behave as expected.
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annual
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/ˈæn.ju.əl/
Happening once every year.
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sexually
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/ˈsɛksjʊəli/
by sexual means
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equally
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/ˈiːkwəli/
To the same degree or extent.
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industrial
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/ɪnˈdɐs.tɹi.əl/
Relating to industry and the making of goods in factories.
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initial
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/ɪˈnɪʃəl/
Happening at the very beginning; first.
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cultural
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/ˈkʌlt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/
Relating to the customs, beliefs, and way of life of a particular group or society.
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shiny
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/ˈʃaɪ.ni/
Bright and reflecting light; having a smooth, polished surface.
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sensible
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/ˈsɛn.sə.bəl/
Showing good judgement; reasonable and practical.
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conscious
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/ˈkɑn.ʃəs/
Awake and able to think and notice things.
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psychological
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/ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɑː.d͡ʒɪ.kl̩/
Relating to the mind and the way people think and feel.
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brand-new
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/ˈbrændˌnuː/
Completely new and never used before.
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mentally
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/ˈmɛntəli/
In your mind or relating to the mind.
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beautifully
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/ˈbjuːtɪf(ə)li/
In a way that is lovely or pleasing.
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altogether
B1
/ɔl.tuˈɡɛð.ɚ/
Completely; entirely.
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occasionally
B1
/əˈkeɪʒənəli/
From time to time; now and then, but not often.
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classical
B1
/ˈklɛs.ɪ.kəl/
Relating to traditional, serious music written by composers such as Mozart and Beethoven.
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organic
B1
/ɔɹˈɡænɪk/
Grown or produced without artificial chemicals, fertilizers, or pesticides.
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alcoholic
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/ˌæl.kəˈhɔ.lɪk/
Containing alcohol.
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delightful
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/dəˈlaɪt.fl̩/
Very pleasant and enjoyable.
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emotionally
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/ɪˈmoʊʃənəli/
In a way that relates to feelings
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amusing
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/əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
Funny and enjoyable; making you laugh or smile.
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ambitious
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/æmˈbɪʃ.əs/
Having a strong desire to be successful, powerful, or rich.
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inevitable
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/ɪˈnɛvɪtəbəl/
Certain to happen and impossible to avoid.
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sour
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Having a sharp, acidic taste, like a lemon.
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