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victorious
C1
/vɪkˈtɔːɹiəs/
Having won a contest, game, or struggle.
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thermal
C1
/ˈθɝməl/
relating to heat, temperature, or the transfer of heat
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smug
C1
/smʌɡ/
Too pleased with yourself or your own cleverness, in a way that annoys others.
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dominant
C1
/ˈdɑmənənt/
Most powerful, important, or noticeable.
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voluntarily
C1
/ˌvɑlənˈtɛɹɪli/
By choice, of one's own free will.
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array
C1
/əˈɹeɪ/
A large group or wide range of things, often impressively displayed.
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beforehand
C1
/bɪˈfɔɹhænd/
Before something else happens; in advance.
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synthetic
C1
/sɪnˈθɛtɪk/
Made artificially by chemical processes rather than coming from nature.
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aerial
C1
/ˈɛɹiəl/
existing or living or growing or operating in the air
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viable
C1
/ˈvaɪəbəl/
Able to be done successfully; workable.
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allegedly
C1
/əˈlɛdʒ.ɪd.li/
According to what people say, though it has not been proven.
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solely
C1
/ˈsoʊl.li/
Only and not involving anyone or anything else.
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superficial
C1
/ˌsu.pɚˈfɪʃ.əl/
Not deep or thorough; dealing only with the obvious.
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seemingly
C1
/ˈsiːmɪŋli/
In a way that appears to be true, though it may not really be.
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obscure
C1
/əbˈskjʊə(ɹ)/
Not known by many people.
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renowned
C1
/ɹɪˈnaʊnd/
Famous and admired for something.
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cold-blooded
C1
/ˌkoʊldˈblʌd.ɪd/
deliberately cruel and showing no pity, emotion, or remorse
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presently
C1
/ˈprɛzəntli/
Soon; before long.
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distinctive
C1
/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
Having a special quality that makes something easy to recognize.
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upcoming
C1
/ˈʌpˌkəmɪŋ/
Happening or coming soon.
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credible
C1
/ˈkɹɛdəbl̩/
Able to be believed; convincing and plausible.
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tangled
C1
/ˈtæŋ.ɡəld/
Twisted together into a messy, knotted mass.
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appalling
C1
/əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
Shocking and extremely bad.
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stuffy
C1
/ˈstʌfi/
Warm and lacking fresh air.
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Persian
C1
/ˈpɝʒən/
relating to Iran, especially its Persian people, language, culture, or history
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drastic
C1
/ˈdɹæs.tɪk/
extreme, severe, or far-reaching in action or effect
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minimal
C1
/ˈmɪn.ə.məl/
As small as possible; very little in amount or degree.
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partially
C1
/ˈpɑɹʃəli/
Partly; not completely.
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abstract²
C1
/əbˈstɹækt/
to write a short summary of the main points of something
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theoretically
C1
/ˌθiːɝˈɛtɪkəli/
in a theoretical manner
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engaging
C1
/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒɪŋ/
Holding your attention and interest; very interesting.
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accountable
C1
/əˈkaʊntəbl̩/
Responsible for your actions and expected to explain or justify them.
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constitutional
C1
/ˌkɑn.stɪˈt(j)u.ʃ(ə)n.(ə)l/
Relating to the constitution, the basic set of laws and principles of a country.
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astray
C1
/əˈstɹeɪ/
Away from the correct path, place, or direction.
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oriental
C1
/ˌɔriːˈɛntəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of Asia
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gruesome
C1
/ˈɡɹusəm/
Extremely unpleasant and shocking, usually involving death, injury, or blood.
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masculine
C1
/ˈmæskjələn/
(music or poetry) ending on an accented beat or syllable
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damaging
C1
/ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/
Causing harm or injury.
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theatrical
C1
/θiˈætɹɪkəl/
Relating to the theatre or acting on a stage.
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insolent
C1
/ˈɪnsələnt/
Insulting in manner or words, particularly in an arrogant or insubordinate manner.
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mainstream
C1
/meɪn.stɹiːm/
Accepted by or appealing to most people, rather than a small group.
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elusive
C1
/ɪˈl(j)u.sɪv/
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.
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thankfully
C1
/ˈθæŋkfəli/
Used to show you are glad or relieved about something.
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ferocious
C1
/fəˈɹoʊʃəs/
Very fierce, violent, or aggressive.
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voluntary
C1
/ˈvɑ.lənˌt(ɛ)ɹi/
Done by choice, of one's own free will.
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civic
C1
/ˈsɪvɪk/
Relating to a city or town and its public life.
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premium
C1
/ˈpɹiː.miː.əm/
Of high quality and usually higher price.
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staggering
C1
/ˈstæɡəɹɪŋ/
So surprising or large that it is hard to believe.
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tedious
C1
/ˈti.di.əs/
Boring and tiring, especially because it is long or repetitive.
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disciplinary
C1
/ˈdɪs.ə.pləˌnɛɹi/
relating to a specific field of academic study
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maternal
C1
/məˈtɝnəl/
Like a mother; caring and protective in the way a mother is.
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plausible
C1
/ˈplɑ.zɪ.b(ə)l̩/
Seeming reasonable or likely to be true.
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evolutionary
C1
/ˌiː.vəˈluː.ʃən.ɛɹ.i/
Relating to the gradual development of living things over time.
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battered
C1
/ˈbætəɹd/
Damaged and worn out from being hit or heavily used.
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somber
C1
/ˈsɑmbɚ/
Serious, sad, or gloomy in mood
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theoretical
C1
/ˌθi.əˈɹɛt.ɪ.kəl/
Based on theory or ideas rather than practical experience.
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indefinitely
C1
/ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪtli/
For a long or unlimited time, with no fixed end.
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culinary
C1
/ˈkʌlɪˌnɛri/
relating to cooking, kitchens, or the preparation of food
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suburban
C1
/səˈbɜː(ɹ)bən/
Relating to or located in the residential areas on the edge of a city.
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municipal
C1
/mjuˈnɪsɪpəl/
Relating to the government of a town or city.
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muscular
C1
/ˈmʌs.kjə.lɚ/
Having well-developed, strong muscles
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gaga
C1
/ˈɡɑː.ɡɑː/
informal and sometimes disparaging: mentally confused or physically feeble, especially through old age
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humanitarian
C1
/hjuˌmæ.nəˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/
Concerned with reducing human suffering and improving people's lives.
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tidal
C1
/ˈtaɪ.d(ə)l/
of or relating to or caused by tides
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judicial
C1
/d͡ʒuˈdɪʃəl/
Relating to courts of law, judges, or the legal system.
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timid
C1
/ˈtɪmɪd/
Lacking courage or confidence; easily frightened.
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customary
C1
/ˈkʌs.təˌmɛɹ.i/
Usual or done according to custom or normal practice.
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gourmet
C1
/ɡʊɹˈmeɪ/
Of food: high in quality and carefully prepared.
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frosty
C1
/ˈfɹɔsti/
Very cold, with frost in the air.
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porcelain
C1
/ˈpɔːrsəlɪn/
a hard, fine, usually white and translucent ceramic fired at a high temperature
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flawed
C1
/flɔd/
Having a fault, weakness, or imperfection.
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solemnly
C1
/ˈsɑləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
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structural
C1
/ˈstɹʌk(t͡)ʃəɹəl/
Relating to the way something is built or the parts that hold it together.
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atmospheric
C1
/ˌætməsˈfɪɹɪk/
Creating a strong and pleasing mood or feeling.
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bearded
C1
/ˈbɪɹdəd/
Having a beard; with hair growing on the chin and cheeks.
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specialized
C1
/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/
Designed for or focused on one particular area, skill, or purpose.
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agreeable
C1
/əˈɡɹiəbəl/
Pleasant and enjoyable.
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geological
C1
/ˌd͡ʒi.əˈlɑdʒ.ɪk.əl/
relating to the rocks, soil, and physical structure of the Earth and how they have formed
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wary
C1
/ˈwɛɚ.i/
careful and cautious because you sense possible danger or trouble
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indigenous
C1
/ɪnˈdɪd͡ʒənəs/
Belonging to a place from the earliest times, especially before colonizers arrived.
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vibrant
C1
/ˈvaɪbɹənt/
Bright and strong in colour.
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spartan
C1
/ˈspɑː(ɹ)tən/
Very simple and plain, with no comfort or luxury.
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namely
C1
/ˈneɪmli/
Used to give more exact detail about what you have just mentioned; that is to say.
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thereby
C1
/ðɛɹˈbaɪ/
As a result of that; by that means.
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congressional
C1
/kəŋˈɡɹɛ.ʃə.nəl/
Relating to a congress, especially the United States Congress.
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apt
C1
/ˈæpt/
Suitable or appropriate for the situation.
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acoustic
C1
/əˈkuː.stɪk/
(of a musical instrument) producing sound naturally, without electrical amplification.
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enormously
C1
/ɪˈnɔrməsli/
To a very great degree; extremely.
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ludicrous
C1
/ˈluː.dɪ.kɹəs/
So foolish, unreasonable, or absurd that it is almost laughable.
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underlying
C1
/ˌəndɝˈlaɪɪŋ/
Real but not immediately obvious; forming the hidden basis of something.
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provocative
C1
/pɹəˈvɑ.kə.tɪv/
Deliberately causing a strong reaction, such as anger, argument, or interest.
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complimentary
C1
/ˌkɑmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/
Given free of charge.
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hereditary
C1
/həˈɹɛdɪˌtɛɹi/
Of a title, honor or right: legally granted to somebody's descendant after that person's death.
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intensely
C1
/ɪnˈtɛnsli/
in an intense manner
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immensely
C1
/ɪˈmɛnsli/
Extremely; to a very great degree.
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infinitely
C1
/ˈɪnfɪnɪtli/
continuing forever without end
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