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English Vocabulary
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bikini
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/bɪˈki.ni/
A two-piece swimsuit worn by women.
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hangover
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/ˈhæŋˌoʊ.vɚ/
unpleasant physical or mental effects, such as headache, nausea, and fatigue, felt after drinking too much alcohol
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gamma
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/ˈɡæ.mə/
the 3rd letter of the Greek alphabet
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electronics
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/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪks/
Devices that run on electric power, such as phones, computers, and televisions.
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daytime
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/ˈdeɪtaɪm/
The part of the day when it is light, between sunrise and sunset.
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diabetes
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/ˌdaɪ.əˈbiː.tiːz/
diabetes mellitus, a group of metabolic disorders marked by persistently high blood glucose because insulin is absent or ineffective
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prospect
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/ˈpɹɑspɛkt/
The chance or likelihood that something will happen, often something good.
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thigh
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/θaɪ/
The part of the leg between the hip and the knee.
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glee
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/ɡliː/
Great joy or delight, often at one's own luck or another's misfortune.
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litter
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/ˈlɪt.ɚ/
Rubbish or trash left lying on the ground.
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haste
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/heɪst/
Great speed in doing something, often with too little care.
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input
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/ˈɪnpʊt/
Information or advice you contribute to something.
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ramp
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/ɹæmp/
A sloping surface that joins two levels, used instead of stairs.
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spectacle
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/ˈspɛktəkl̩/
An impressive or exciting sight, show, or event.
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flaw
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/flɔ/
A fault or weakness that makes something less than perfect.
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dilemma
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/dɑeˈlemə/
A difficult situation in which you must choose between two options that both seem bad.
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hybrid
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/ˈhaɪ.bɹɪd/
Something made by combining two different things.
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transcript
B2
[ˈtʃɹʷænskɹʷɪp̚t]
A written copy of words that were spoken, such as in an interview or trial.
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pancake
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/ˈpæn.keɪk/
A thin, flat cake made from batter and cooked in a pan on both sides.
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tyrant
B2
/ˈtaɪrənt/
A ruler who uses power in a cruel and unjust way.
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stance
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[stɛəns]
Your opinion or position on an issue.
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holder
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/ˈhoʊɫdɚ/
An object made to hold or support something.
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rim
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/ɹɪm/
The outer edge of something, especially something round.
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lever
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/ˈlɛv.ɚ/
a rigid bar that turns around a fixed point and is used to lift or move something
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cruiser
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/ˈkruːzər/
a fast, powerful warship designed for independent or fleet operations
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panama
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/ˈpæn.ə.mɑː/
a lightweight brimmed hat traditionally woven from fine straw-like fibers
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span
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/spæːn/
The full length of time that something lasts or covers.
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oyster
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/ˈɔɪ.stɚ/
a marine bivalve mollusk with a rough, irregular shell
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relic
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/ˈɹɛlɪk/
An old object or custom that has survived from the past.
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rubble
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/ˈɹʌb.əl/
Broken pieces of stone, brick, or concrete left after a building has been destroyed.
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gateway
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/ˈɡeɪtˌweɪ/
An opening or entrance that can be closed by a gate.
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duplicate¹
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/ˈd(j)uː.plɪ.kət/
An exact copy of something.
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duplicate²
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/ˈd(j)uː.plɪˌkeɪt/
To make an exact copy of something.
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tyranny
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/ˈtərəni/
Cruel and unjust use of power by a ruler or government.
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puncture
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/ˈpʌŋkt͡ʃɚ/
a small hole made by a sharp point
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baton
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/bəˈtɑːn/
a thin stick used by a conductor to direct an orchestra or choir
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missionary
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/ˈmɪʃ.əˌnɛɹ.ɪ/
One who is sent on a mission.
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feat
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/fiːt/
An impressive achievement that needs great skill, strength, or courage.
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outlet
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/ˈaʊtlɛt/
A point on a wall where you plug in electrical devices.
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grin
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/ɡɹɪn/
A wide smile that shows the teeth.
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prestige
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/pɹɛsˈtiːd͡ʒ/
Respect and admiration gained through success, position, or wealth.
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tsunami
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/(t)suˈnæmi/
A very large, destructive sea wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption.
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locket
B2
/ˈlɑkɪt/
a small ornamental pendant that opens to hold a photograph, lock of hair, or other keepsake
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folly
B2
/ˈfɑli/
Foolish behaviour that shows a lack of good sense.
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gravel
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/ˈɡɹævəl/
small loose stones, often used on paths, roads, or driveways
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insulin
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/ˈɪnsəlɪn/
a hormone produced by pancreatic beta cells that regulates blood glucose and other aspects of metabolism
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curl
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/kɜɹl/
A piece of hair that grows or is shaped in a curved, spiral form.
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boulder
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/ˈboʊldɚ/
a large, naturally detached or rounded rock
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hub
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/hʌb/
the central part of a wheel through which the axle passes
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colon
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/ˈkoʊ.lən/
The punctuation mark ( : ), used before a list, example, or explanation.
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controversy
B2
/kənˈtɹɒv.ə.si/
A serious public argument or disagreement about something.
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dickens
B2
/ˈdɪkɪnz/
the devil, used euphemistically in exclamations to express surprise, annoyance, or emphasis
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strand
B2
/stɹænd/
A single thin piece of something like hair, thread, or rope.
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handicap
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/ˈhændikæp/
Something that makes it harder to do or achieve something.
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blindfold
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/ˈblaɪndfoʊld/
a strip of cloth or other covering placed over the eyes to prevent sight
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catalog
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/ˈkætəlɔg/
A book or list showing items, often things for sale.
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footprint
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/ˈfʊtˌprɪnt/
a mark or impression left by a foot or shoe
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ballot
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/ˈbælət/
A piece of paper used to record a secret vote.
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replica
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/ˈɹɛplɪkə/
An exact copy of something, especially of a famous object.
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setback
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/ˈsɛtbæk/
A problem or event that delays progress or makes things worse.
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oval
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/ˈoʊvəl/
A rounded shape like a flattened circle or an egg.
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downfall
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/ˈdaʊnfɔːl/
A sudden loss of power, success, or wealth.
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hemisphere
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/ˈhɛmɪsfɪɹ/
half of the terrestrial globe
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snowball
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/ˈsnoʊbɔl/
A ball of snow pressed together in your hands, often thrown for fun.
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skateboard
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/ˈskeɪtˌbɔrd/
a narrow board on wheels that you stand on and ride, pushing along with one foot
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toil
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/tɔɪl/
Hard, tiring work.
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socket
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/ˈsɑkɪt/
a hollow or receptacle into which a matching part fits
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taboo
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/təˈbuː/
a social or cultural prohibition against discussing, using, or doing something
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consensus
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/kənˈsɛnsəs/
General agreement among the members of a group.
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silverware
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/ˈsɪlvə(ɹ)ˌwɛə(ɹ)/
Knives, forks, and spoons used for eating.
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canopy
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/ˈkænəpi/
a covering fixed or suspended overhead for shelter or decoration
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endeavor
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/ɛnˈdɛv.ɚ/
A serious effort or attempt to do something
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outlook
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/ˈaʊtˌlʊk/
Your general attitude or way of thinking about life.
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eyebrow
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/ˈaɪˌbɹaʊ/
The line of hair growing above each eye.
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analogy
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/əˈnæləd͡ʒi/
A comparison between two things that are similar in some way, often used to explain something.
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beige
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/beɪʒ/
a pale sandy yellowish-brown or grayish-brown color, like undyed wool
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writ
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/ɹɪt/
Authority, power to enforce compliance.
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chandelier
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/ˌʃændəˈlɪɚ/
a decorative light fixture with several branches, suspended from a ceiling
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checkbook
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/ˈtʃek.bʊk/
a book of blank checks supplied by a bank for making payments from an account
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landslide
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/ˈlændˌslaɪd/
A sudden fall of earth, rock, and mud down a slope.
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bowler
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/ˈboʊ.lɚ/
A bowler hat; a round black hat formerly popular among British businessmen.
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limestone
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/ˈlaɪmˌstoʊn/
An abundant rock of marine and freshwater sediments; primarily composed of calcite (CaCO₃); and occurring in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous.
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dipper
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/ˈdɪpɚ/
a cup-shaped container with a long handle, used to scoop and pour liquids
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tabloid
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/ˈtæbˌlɔɪd/
A small-format newspaper that focuses on sensational stories, gossip, and celebrities.
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barbershop
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/ˈbɑːrbɝˌʃɑːp/
A shop where men go to have their hair cut.
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standpoint
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/ˈstændpɔɪnt/
A point of view; a perspective.
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mural
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/ˈmjʊr.əl/
a large painting or other artwork made directly on a wall
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fingernail
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/ˈfɪŋɡɚˌneɪl/
The hard, flat covering at the end of a finger.
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shellfish
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/ˈʃɛl.fɪʃ/
an aquatic invertebrate with a shell, especially a mollusk or crustacean
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vapor
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/ˈveɪpɚ/
Cloudy diffused matter such as mist, steam or fumes suspended in the air.
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Olympia
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/əˈlɪmpi.ə/
An ancient site in Greece where the original Olympic Games were held.
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framework
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/ˈfɹeɪm.wɝk/
A basic set of ideas or rules used to plan or decide something.
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woodwork
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/ˈwʊdˌwɝk/
the wooden parts or fittings of a building, such as doors, frames, and trim
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mausoleum
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/ˌmɔ.səˈli.əm/
A large, grand building that contains a tomb or several tombs.
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overflow
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/ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ/
The spillage resultant from overflowing.
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midsummer
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/mɪdˈsʌmə(ɹ)/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
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