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excuse¹
B2
/ɪksˈkjus/
A reason you give to explain or defend a mistake or failure.
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B2
/ɪksˈkjuz/
To forgive someone for a small mistake.
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arms
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/ɑɹmz/
Weapons, especially guns, considered as a group.
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ow
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/ˈaʊ/
A cry expressing sudden physical pain.
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mate
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/meɪt/
A friend.
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lee
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/liː/
the sheltered side of something, away from the wind
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devil
B2
/ˈdɛvəl/
An evil supernatural being; in many religions, the chief spirit of evil.
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gang
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/ˈɡæŋ/
An organized group of criminals.
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terms
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/tɝmz/
The conditions of an agreement or contract.
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crack
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/ˈkræk/
A line on a surface where something has broken but not separated.
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remains
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/ɹɪˈmeɪnz/
The parts of something that are left after the rest has been used, eaten, or destroyed.
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punch
B2
/pʌnt͡ʃ/
A hard hit with the fist.
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alien
B2
/ˈeɪ.li.ən/
A creature from another planet or from outer space.
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nightmare
B2
/ˈnaɪt.mɛɚ/
A frightening or upsetting dream.
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guts
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/ɡʌts/
Courage and determination to do something difficult or frightening.
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mason
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/ˈmeɪsən/
a craftsman who works with stone or brick
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headquarters
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/ˈhɛdˌkwɔɹ.tɚz/
The main office or centre where an organization is managed.
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cooper
B2
/ˈkupɚ/
a craftsperson who makes or repairs wooden barrels, casks, buckets, and similar vessels
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punk
B2
/ˈpʌŋk/
A style of loud, fast, rebellious rock music and its associated subculture from the 1970s.
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procedure
B2
/pɹəˈsid͡ʒɚ/
A fixed series of steps for doing something correctly.
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nerves
B2
/nɝvz/
Feelings of worry or fear, especially before an important event.
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admiral
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/ˈædmərəl/
a senior naval officer, typically of the highest ranks and often commanding a fleet
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cable
B2
/ˈkeɪ.bəl/
A set of wires covered in plastic that carries electricity or signals.
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paperwork
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/ˈpeɪ.pɚˌwɝk/
The routine writing and handling of documents, forms, and reports.
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fleet
B2
/flit/
A group of ships, especially warships, acting together.
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executive
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/ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/
A senior manager in a company who makes important decisions.
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ruby
B2
/ˈɹuː.bi/
a deep red precious stone, a variety of corundum
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tag
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/teɪɡ/
A small label attached to something to give information or identify it.
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ash
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/ˈæʃ/
The grey powder left after something has burned.
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pearl
B2
/pɝl/
A small, round, shiny white gem that forms inside an oyster, often used in jewellery.
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lance
B2
/læns/
A long spear used by soldiers on horseback.
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rear
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/ɹɪɹ/
The back part of something.
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ton
B2
/tʌn/
A very large amount of something.
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certificate
B2
/səˈtɪf.ɪ.kɪt/
An official document that proves a fact, such as a qualification or an event.
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scheme
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/skiːm/
An official plan or programme to achieve something.
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scent
B2
/sɛnt/
A pleasant smell.
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consent
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/kənˈsɛnt/
Permission for something to happen or be done.
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rainbow
B2
/ˈɹeɪnboʊ/
A curved band of colours in the sky, formed when sunlight passes through rain.
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butler
B2
/ˈbʌt.lɚ/
The chief male servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, directs the serving of meals, and performs various personal services.
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dime
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/daɪm/
A US or Canadian coin worth ten cents, one tenth of a dollar.
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draft
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/ˈdræft/
An early version of a piece of writing that you may still change.
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torch
B2
/tɔɹt͡ʃ/
A small electric lamp you hold in your hand; a flashlight.
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courtesy
B2
/ˈkɝɾəsi/
Polite and considerate behaviour.
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sketch
B2
/sket͡ʃ/
a quick, rough drawing that is not meant to be finished or detailed
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bombing
B2
/ˈbɒmɪŋ/
An attack in which bombs are dropped or set off.
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pinky
B2
/ˈpɪŋ.ki/
the smallest finger, farthest from the thumb
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spark
B2
/spɑɹk/
A tiny burning or flashing piece of fire, often produced by something hot or electrical.
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intent
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/ˌɪnˈtɛnt/
what you plan or aim to do; your intention.
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rack
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/ɹæk/
A frame or shelf for holding or hanging things.
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altar
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/ˈɔl.tɚ/
A table or raised structure used for religious ceremonies.
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jaw
B2
/d͡ʒɔ/
The lower part of the face that holds the teeth and moves when you talk or eat.
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vow
B2
/vaʊ/
A serious, solemn promise.
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moonlight
B2
/ˈmunˌlaɪt/
The light of the moon.
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notebook
B2
/ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/
A book with blank pages for writing notes.
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barrier
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/ˈbæɹi.ɚ/
Something that stops you from making progress or reaching a goal.
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lyrics
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/ˈlɪɹ.ɪks/
The words of a song.
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stack
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/ˈstæk/
A neat pile of things placed one on top of another.
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oxford
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/ˈɑksfɚd/
a low shoe laced over the instep
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holland
B2
/ˈhɑ.lənd/
A type of linen cloth, originally from Holland.
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lid
B2
/lɪd/
A cover for the top of a container, such as a box, jar, or pan.
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roller
B2
/ˈɹoʊ.lɚ/
a cylindrical object or part that turns, especially one used to move, flatten, press, or apply something
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quarrel
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/ˈkwɔɹəl/
An angry argument or disagreement.
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doom
B2
/duːm/
A terrible fate, especially death or destruction, that seems impossible to avoid.
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newton
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/ˈn(j)uːtən/
the SI derived unit of force, equal to the force required to accelerate a mass of one kilogram by one metre per second squared; symbol N
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probe
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/pɹoʊb/
A careful investigation into something, especially something wrong.
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arena
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/əˈɹiːnə/
A large building or enclosed space used for sports or entertainment events.
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norm
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/nɔɹm/
What is usual, normal, or expected.
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guinea
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/ˈɡɪni/
a former British gold coin worth twenty-one shillings
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agony
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/ˈæɡ.ə.ni/
Very severe pain.
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misfortune
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/mɪsˈfɔɹt͡ʃən/
Bad luck.
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maestro
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/ˈmaɪstɹoʊ/
A great composer, conductor, or musician.
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artillery
B2
/ɑɹˈtɪləɹi/
Weapons, especially siege engines.
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penguin
B2
/ˈpɛŋ.ɡwɪn/
A black-and-white seabird that cannot fly, stands upright, and lives mainly in cold southern regions.
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nickel
B2
/ˈnɪk.əl/
a coin worth five cents in the United States or Canada
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rag
B2
/ˈɹeɪ̯ɡ/
A piece of old cloth, especially one used for cleaning.
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pentagon
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/ˈpɛn.təˌɡɑn/
A flat shape with five straight sides and five angles.
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regime
B2
/ɹəˈʒiːm/
A government that is in power, especially one that is strict or unfair.
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merchandise
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/ˈmɝ.t͡ʃənˌdaɪs/
Goods that are offered for sale.
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stitch
B2
/ˈstɪtʃ/
One of the loops or lines of thread made when sewing or knitting.
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rib
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/ɹɪb/
One of the curved bones that surround and protect your chest.
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monastery
B2
/ˈmɑnəstɛɹi/
A building where monks live together and follow a religious life.
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consultant
B2
/kənˈsɐl.tənt/
An expert who is paid to give professional advice.
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expertise
B2
/ˌɛkspɚˈtis/
A high level of skill or knowledge in a particular field.
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bun
B2
/bʌn/
A small, round bread roll, either plain or sweet.
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lava
B2
/ˈlɑːvə/
Hot, melted rock that flows out of a volcano and hardens as it cools.
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cuff
B2
/kɐf/
The end part of a sleeve, around the wrist.
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frontier
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/fɹʌnˈtɪɹ/
The border between two countries.
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packet
B2
/ˈpæk.ɪt/
A small pack or bag containing something.
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marker
B2
/ˈmɑː(ɹ)kə(ɹ)/
A pen with a thick, felt tip used for writing or drawing.
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heap
B2
/hiːp/
An untidy pile of things lying on top of each other.
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catastrophe
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/kəˈtæstrəfi/
A sudden event that causes great damage, suffering, or loss.
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truce
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/truːs/
an agreement between opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a limited time
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dispute
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/ˈdɪs.pjut/
A serious disagreement or argument, especially an official one.
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stool
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/stuːl/
A seat with legs but no back or arms.
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fireplace
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/ˈfaɪɹpleɪs/
An open space in a wall where a fire can be lit, usually at the base of a chimney.
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mist
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/mɪst/
A thin cloud of tiny water drops in the air that makes it hard to see.
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