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proven
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/ˈpɹu.vn̩/
Shown to be true, effective, or reliable.
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worm
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/wɝm/
A long, thin, soft creature with no legs that lives in soil.
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intimate
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/ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/
Very close and friendly; sharing a warm personal relationship.
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ultimately
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/ˈʌl.tɪ.mɪt.li/
In the end; finally.
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passionate
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/ˈpæʃənɪt/
Showing or feeling very strong emotions or enthusiasm.
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possessed
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/pəˈzɛst/
Controlled by an evil spirit.
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harmless
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/ˈhɑɹmləs/
Not able to cause any harm; safe.
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proposed
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/pɹəˈpoʊzd/
Suggested or planned but not yet put into action.
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caring
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/ˈkɛɹ.ɪŋ/
Kind, and showing concern and sympathy for other people.
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racist
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/ˈɹæɪ.sɪst/
Treating people unfairly or with hatred because of their race.
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terrifying
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/ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ.ɪŋ/
Causing extreme fear; very frightening.
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sophisticated
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/səˈfɪstəˌkeɪtɪd/
Advanced and complicated in design or method.
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elegant
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/ˈel.ə.ɡənt/
Graceful and stylish in a way that shows good taste.
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revolutionary
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/ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/
Completely new and bringing a major change.
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convincing
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/kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
Able to make you believe that something is true or right.
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crucial
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/ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/
Extremely important because it affects how something will turn out.
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devoted
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/dɪˈvoʊtəd/
Loving and loyal; giving someone or something a lot of care and attention.
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divided
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/dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
Separated into different parts or pieces.
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crab
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/ˈkræb/
A sea creature with a hard shell, ten legs, and large front claws.
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honorable
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/ˈɑn.ə.ɹəbl̩/
Deserving respect and praise.
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toxic
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/ˈtɑk.sɪk/
Poisonous; harmful or deadly if it gets into the body.
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deliberately
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/dɪˈlɪb.(ə.)ɹət.li/
On purpose; not by accident.
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biological
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/ˌbaɪ.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/
Connected with biology or with living things.
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opposed
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/əˈpoʊzd/
Strongly disagreeing with something; against it.
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bizarre
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/bɪˈzɑː(ɹ)/
Very strange and unusual in a surprising way.
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promising
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/ˈpɹɑmɪsɪŋ/
Showing signs of future success or good results.
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corridor
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/ˈkɔɹəˌdɔɹ/
A long, narrow passage inside a building with rooms leading off it.
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relevant
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/ˈɹɛləvənt/
Closely connected with the subject or situation being discussed.
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identical
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/ɪˈdɛntɪkl̩/
Exactly the same; impossible to tell apart.
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consistent
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/kənˈsɪstənt/
Behaving or happening in the same way over time; dependable.
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legitimate
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/lɪˈd͡ʒɪt.ɪ.mət/
Allowed by or in accordance with the law.
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corrupt
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/kəˈɹʌpt/
Willing to act dishonestly in return for money or power.
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immortal
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/ɪˈmɔɹtəl/
Able to live forever; never dying.
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desperately
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/ˈdɛsp(ə)ɹətli/
In a way that shows you want or need something very much.
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developing
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/dɪˈvɛl.ə.pɪŋ/
In the process of growing or being formed.
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ignorant
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/ˈɪɡnəɹənt/
Not knowing about a particular fact or situation.
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modest
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/ˈmɑdəst/
Not very large in size or amount.
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essentially
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/ɪˈsɛnʃəli/
In the most basic and important way; really.
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subtle
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/ˈsʌtəl/
So slight that it is not easy to notice.
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explosive
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/ɛkˈsploʊsɪv/
Able to explode or likely to explode.
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lobster
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/ˈlɑbstər/
a large marine crustacean with a hard shell, long antennae, and, in many species, large claws
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fierce
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/fɪɹs/
Very strong, violent, or intense.
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hollow
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/ˈhɑ.loʊ/
Having an empty space inside; not solid.
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radical
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/ˈɹædɪkəl/
Involving great or complete change.
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sharply
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/ˈʃɑɹpli/
Suddenly and by a large amount.
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ridge
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/ˈrɪdʒ/
A long, narrow strip of high ground, often the top of a row of hills or mountains.
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pointless
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/ˈpɔɪntləs/
Having no purpose; not worth doing because it achieves nothing.
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demanding
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/dəˈmændɪŋ/
Needing a lot of effort, skill, energy, or time.
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outrageous
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/aʊtˈɹeɪdʒəs/
Shocking and unacceptable.
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legendary
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/ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənˌdɛɹ.i/
So famous and admired that people tell stories about it.
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stain
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/steɪn/
A dirty mark that is hard to remove.
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thoughtful
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/ˈθɔtfəl/
Showing kindness and care for what other people need or feel.
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hairy
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/ˈhɛɹ.i/
Covered with a lot of hair.
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childish
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/ˈt͡ʃaɪldɪʃ/
Behaving in a silly, immature way that you would not expect from an adult.
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universal
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/ˌjunəˈvɜɹs(ə)l/
Shared by or true for everyone in a group.
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exotic
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/ɪɡˈzɑtɪk/
From a faraway country and seeming exciting or unusual.
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finch
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/fɪntʃ/
a small songbird, typically with a short conical bill adapted for eating seeds
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utterly
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/ˈʌtɝli/
Completely and totally.
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improved
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/ɪmˈpɹuːvd/
Made or become better in quality.
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thoroughly
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/ˈθɜɹ.ə.li/
In a careful and complete way.
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clumsy
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/ˈklʌmzi/
Moving in an awkward way and often dropping or knocking things.
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naval
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/ˈneɪvəl/
Connected with a navy or its ships.
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humiliating
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/hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪtɪŋ/
Making someone feel ashamed, foolish, or embarrassed.
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intellectual
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/ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃʊəl/
Relating to the ability to think, understand, and reason.
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associated
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/əˈsoʊʃieɪtɪd/
Connected with or related to a particular thing, person, or idea.
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queer
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/kwɪɹ/
Relating to people whose sexuality or gender does not fit traditional norms; used as a positive self-description by many.
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matching
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/ˈmæt͡ʃɪŋ/
Having the same design, colour, or appearance as something else.
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virtually
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/ˈvɚ.t͡ʃə.wə.li/
Almost completely; nearly.
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striking
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/ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ/
Very noticeable because it is impressive or unusual.
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dental
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/ˈdɛn.təl/
Relating to the teeth.
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boiling
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/ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
Very hot.
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irresponsible
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/ˌɪɹ.əˈspɑn.sə.bəl/
Not thinking about or caring about the results of your actions
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entertaining
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/ˌɛntəɹˈteɪnɪŋ/
Amusing and enjoyable; holding your interest.
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purely
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/ˈpjʊɹli/
Only; entirely and nothing else.
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detailed
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/dɪˈteɪld/
Giving a lot of information and including many small facts.
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sloppy
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/ˈslɑ.pi/
Done carelessly and without attention to detail.
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superb
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/suˈpɝb/
Extremely good; of the highest quality.
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immune
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/ɪˈmjuːn/
Protected against a disease, so you cannot catch it.
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elementary
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/ˌɛləˈmɛntəɹi/
Very simple and easy to understand.
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fundamental
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/ˌfɐn.dəˈmɛn.təl/
Forming the basic and most important part of something; essential.
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potentially
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/pəˈtenʃəli/
In a way that is possible but has not yet happened; possibly.
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utter
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/ˈʌtəɹ/
Complete and total, used to emphasize how extreme something is.
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swift
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/swɪft/
Happening or moving very quickly.
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temporarily
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/ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/
For a short time only; not permanently.
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cozy
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/ˈkoʊzi/
Warm, comfortable, and pleasant, especially in a small space.
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overboard
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/ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌbɔː(ɹ)d/
Over the side of a boat and into the water.
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yummy
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/ˈjʌm.i/
Very pleasant to taste; delicious.
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presidential
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/pɹɛzɪˈdɛnʃ(ə)l/
Relating to a president or to a presidency.
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rental
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/ˈɹɛntəl/
Available to rent, or relating to renting.
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parallel
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/ˈpærᵊ.ləl/
(of lines or surfaces) Always the same distance apart and never meeting.
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overall
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/ˌəʊ.vəˈɹɔːl/
Generally; when everything is considered.
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shaped
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/ʃeɪpt/
Having a particular form or outline.
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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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exceptional
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/ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/
Unusually good; far better than average.
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distinguished
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/dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/
Very successful and respected; famous for great achievements.
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addicted
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/əˈdɪktɪd/
unable to stop taking a drug or doing something harmful
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