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Pick a CEFR level (A1–C2, plus C2+ for rare words beyond the CEFR scale) — A1 is the friendliest place to start — and browse its words grouped by topic: travel, food, the body, emotions, and more. Each word shows its meaning, example sentences, and US/UK pronunciation.
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whew
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/hjuː/
used to express relief, exhaustion, or the release of tension
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marsh
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/mɑɹʃ/
low wet land, often with grasses or reeds
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rum
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/ɹʌm/
A spirit distilled from various preparations of sugarcane, particularly fermented cane sugar and molasses.
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cord
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/kɔɹd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
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dungeon
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/ˈdʌn.d͡ʒən/
An underground prison or vault, typically built underneath a castle.
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misconduct
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/mɪskənˈdʌkt/
Behavior that is considered to be unacceptable.
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hammock
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/ˈhæmək/
A swinging couch or bed, usually made of netting or canvas about six feet (1.8 meters) wide, suspended by clews or cords at the ends.
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canton
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/ˈkæntən/
A division of a political unit.
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tch
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/ǀ/
a representation of the dental click used to show disapproval or disgust; tut, tsk
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humph
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/hʌmf/
a closed-mouth grunt expressing doubt, annoyance, contempt, or disapproval
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influx
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/ˈɪnˌflʌks/
A flow inward or into something; a coming in.
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cripes
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/kɹaɪps/
a mild, old-fashioned exclamation of surprise, alarm, annoyance, or disbelief
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varmint
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/ˈvɑɹmɪnt/
a troublesome wild pest, especially around farms
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pall
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/pɔl/
a heavy, fine canvas, especially one laid over a coffin or tomb
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oho
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/oʊˈhoʊ/
an exclamation expressing surprise, discovery, or triumphant realization
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goldmine
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/ˈɡoʊldˌmaɪn/
a mine from which gold ore is extracted
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cravat
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/kɹəˈvæt/
a broad band or scarf worn around the neck
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nosferatu
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/ˌnɑːsfəˈrɑːtuː/
a vampire, especially one represented as an undead and malignant creature
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mandel
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/ˈmændəl/
a surname or given name, especially in Germanic and Jewish usage
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avast
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/əˈvæst/
a nautical command to stop, cease, or hold fast
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forethought
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/ˈfɔː(ɹ)θɔːt/
Thinking beforehand or in advance, planning; prior or previous consideration.
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phantasmagoria
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/ˌfæntæzməˈɡɔːɹi.ə/
a shifting sequence of strange or fantastic images
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yawl
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/jɔl/
A fore-and-aft rigged sailing vessel with two masts, main and mizzen, the mizzen stepped abaft the rudder post.
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fulgurite
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/ˈfʌlɡjəraɪt/
a glassy, often branching tube or crust formed when lightning fuses sand, soil, or rock
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rouleau
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/ruːˈloʊ/
a small roll, especially a roll of coins wrapped in paper
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formule
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/ˈfɔː(ɹ)mjuːl/
formula (model)
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knobble
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/ˈnɒb.əl/
a small knob
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tentpole
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/ˈtɛntˌpoʊl/
a pole that supports a tent
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dimorphodon
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/daɪˈmɔrfəˌdɑn/
an extinct long-tailed pterosaur of the genus Dimorphodon, known from the Early Jurassic period
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upperworld
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/ˈʌpɚˌwɝld/
the surface world, contrasted with an underground, submarine, or underworld realm
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ousel
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/ˈuːzəl/
a blackbird or related thrush, especially in older or regional usage
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naris
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/ˈner.ɪs/
either external opening of the nose or either corresponding opening into the nasal cavity; a nostril
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peludo
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/pəˈluːdoʊ/
a hairy South American armadillo, especially the big hairy armadillo of Argentina and neighboring countries
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sleighbell
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/ˈsleɪbɛl/
a small hollow bell, typically containing a loose pellet, attached to a sleigh or harness so that it jingles during travel
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dancette
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/dænˈsɛt/
architecture: a molding or group of moldings arranged in a zigzag or chevron pattern
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chairback
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/ˈtʃɛrˌbæk/
the upright rear part of a chair that supports the sitter's back
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dentelle
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/dɛnˈtɛl/
lace or lacework, especially as an article of dress
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girandole
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/ˈdʒɪrənˌdoʊl/
an ornamental branched candlestick or wall light, often mounted against a mirror
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detectaphone
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/dɪˈtɛktəfoʊn/
a sensitive microphone able to record conversations covertly even through a wall.
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staylace
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/ˈsteɪˌleɪs/
a lace used to fasten a pair of stays or a corset
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footpace
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/ˈfʊtˌpeɪs/
A walking pace or step.
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landrail
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/ˈlændˌreɪl/
the corncrake, a migratory Eurasian rail that lives mainly in meadows and fields
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orrisroot
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/ˈɔɹ.ɪsˌɹuːt/
the dried, fragrant rhizome of certain irises, especially Iris pallida and Iris germanica
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jezail
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/dʒəˈzeɪl/
a long-barreled Afghan matchlock or flintlock musket, often fired from a forked rest
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muckheap
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/ˈmʌkˌhiːp/
a pile of manure, refuse, or other decaying farmyard waste
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accord
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/əˈkɔɹd/
an agreement or harmony between parties; to grant or be consistent
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buff
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/bʌf/
an enthusiast; a yellowish-brown color; to polish
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disrespect
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/ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛkt/
lack of respect or courtesy; to treat with rudeness
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peril
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/ˈpɛrəl/
serious and immediate danger; to imperil
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solace
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/ˈsɑlɪs/
comfort in grief or distress; to console
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bung
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/bʌŋ/
a stopper for a cask or hole; to plug or toss carelessly
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sham
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/ʃæm/
a fraud or pretence; fake; to feign
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apex
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/ˈeɪpɛks/
the highest point or culmination of something
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hap
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/hæp/
chance or fortune; (verb) to happen by chance
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kismet
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/ˈkɪzmɛt/
destiny or fate
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lump
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/lʌmp/
a compact shapeless mass; a swelling; (verb) to group together
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ridicule
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/ˈrɪdɪkjuːl/
mockery or derision; (verb) to make fun of contemptuously
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brook
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/brʊk/
a small stream; (verb) to tolerate or allow
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crux
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/krʌks/
the decisive or most important point at issue
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dusk
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/dʌsk/
the darker stage of twilight before night
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recompense
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/ˈrɛkəmpɛns/
compensation or reward for loss, effort, or service
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bield
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/bild/
(Scots/Northern English) shelter or refuge; to provide shelter
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bundle
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/ˈbʌndəl/
a group of things tied or grouped together
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peccadillo
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/ˌpɛkəˈdɪloʊ/
a small, relatively unimportant offense or sin
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throe
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/θroʊ/
a sharp pang or spasm, especially in struggle or agony
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tincture
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/ˈtɪŋktʃɚ/
a medicinal solution in alcohol, or a slight trace of something
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acme
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/ˈækmi/
the highest point of achievement or perfection
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adjunct
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/ˈædʒʌŋkt/
a thing added to something else as a supplementary part
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boo
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/bu/
an exclamation to startle or to express disapproval
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cultch
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/kʌltʃ/
the mass of stones and shells laid down as a bed for young oysters
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daybreak
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/ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/
the first appearance of light in the morning; dawn
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duet
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/duˈɛt/
a musical composition or performance for two performers
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eyeblink
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/ˈaɪˌblɪŋk/
a very brief moment of time
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feck
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/fɛk/
vigor or effectiveness; worth (Scots and Irish dialect)
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forte
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/ˈfɔrteɪ/
a thing at which one excels; a strong point
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grove
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/ɡroʊv/
a small group of trees, often planted or cultivated together
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guillemet
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/ˈɡiːjəmeɪ/
an angle-shaped quotation mark («» or ‹›) used in several European languages
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hassle
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/ˈhæsəl/
an irritating inconvenience or annoyance; to pester or bother
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hoy
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/hɔɪ/
a call used to attract attention; also a small coastal sailing vessel
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interchange
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/ˈɪntɚˌtʃeɪndʒ/
a mutual exchange; a junction where roads meet and cross
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interpunct
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/ˈɪntɚˌpʌŋkt/
a centered dot (·) used to separate words or mark a division
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lingo
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/ˈlɪŋɡoʊ/
the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group
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modicum
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/ˈmɑdɪkəm/
a small or moderate amount of something
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paragon
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/ˈpærəˌɡɑn/
a model of excellence or perfection
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provost
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/ˈproʊvoʊst/
a senior academic administrator; the head of certain colleges
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riches
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/ˈrɪtʃɪz/
abundant wealth or valuable possessions
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scrap
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/skræp/
a small discarded fragment; to discard or abandon
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turpitude
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/ˈtɝpɪtuːd/
depravity or moral wickedness
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acclaim
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/əˈkleɪm/
enthusiastic public praise; to praise enthusiastically
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afterlife
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/ˈæftɚlaɪf/
existence believed to follow death
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backbone
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/ˈbækboʊn/
the spine; the chief support or strength of something
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balderdash
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/ˈbɔːldɚdæʃ/
senseless or nonsensical talk; rubbish
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barb
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/bɑːrb/
a sharp backward point; a cutting or wounding remark
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blah
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/blɑ/
meaningless or dull chatter; dreary and uninteresting
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boon
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/bun/
a timely benefit or blessing; a favor granted
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brawl
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/brɔl/
a rough, noisy fight or quarrel
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