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adjective
Easy to recognize because it is different from other things.
"The bird has a distinctive song that I can always recognize."
adjective
rude and likely to hurt someone’s feelings
"That joke was offensive, so I asked him to stop."
verb
to give up a job, duty, or position of power, usually in an official way
"The king decided to abdicate and let his son become king."
adjective
not planned or not guessed before it happens
"We had an unexpected visitor after dinner."
adverb
Stopping and starting often and not regularly.
"It rained intermittently all day."
noun
a bed with one post (a tall support piece) at each of its four corners, often used to hold curtains or a top frame
"The hotel room had a four-poster bed with white curtains."
adjective
Something that is banal is boring and not original. It is so common that it no longer seems interesting or special.
"The movie's plot was very banal and predictable."
adjective
continuing all the time without stopping
"The baby’s incessant crying kept us awake all night."
adjective
feeling very sad because someone has died
"She is grieving after her father died."
noun
The top covering of a building that protects it from rain, sun, and wind.
"The roof of our house is red."
noun
a person in charge of a place and the people in it, such as a prison, a school, or a park
"The prison warden checked the cells every morning."
noun
a person who is easily tricked into believing something that is not true
"He felt like a sucker after he paid too much for the phone."
noun
long narrow lines cut in the ground, often for planting seeds
"The farmer planted seeds in the furrows."
adjective
naturally living or growing in a place, not brought from somewhere else
"These plants are indigenous to this island."
adjective
not exact; not fully correct or not fully true
"The map is inexact, so we got a little lost."
verb
To say something to someone in order to get an answer or some information.
"I want to ask you a question."
adjective
lying flat with the front of the body facing down
"The soldier lay prone on the ground."
noun
(British, informal) A friendly way to speak to a man, often someone you do not know well, like a customer or person on the street
"Can you help me with this, gov?"
verb
past form of "are" (used with you, we, they, and plural nouns)
"We were at home last night."
verb
to suggest a plan or idea for other people to think about
"I propose a new meeting time on Friday."
noun
a small thin branch from a tree or bush
"He picked up a twig and threw it into the fire."
noun
The natural object that goes around a planet. Earth has one moon.
"We looked up at the moon in the night sky."
noun
Shapes, designs, or lines that repeat in a regular way.
"The shirt has colorful patterns of flowers and leaves."
verb
To be worthy of something, either good or bad.
"She worked hard and deserves a good grade."
adjective
very noisy, full of energy, and hard to control
"The children were boisterous at the birthday party."
noun
A light, horse-drawn vehicle, typically with two wheels.
"They rode through the park in a horse-drawn buggy."
noun
money that is paid to free a person who is being held as a prisoner
"The kidnappers asked for a ransom to free the child."
noun
A paper that shows that something is true or has happened.
"I have a certificate that shows I finished the English course."
noun
a word or phrase that has the same or almost the same meaning as another word or phrase
""Big" is a synonym of "large"."
verb
to change your mind and feel unsure about what to do
"I almost said yes, but then I began to waver."
noun
the process of learning the skills you need for a job, sport, or activity
"She is in training to become a nurse."
verb
to undo a pretzel shape; to straighten something that is twisted like a pretzel
"I tried to unpretzel the twisted bread before it went in the oven."
verb
To take something from someone with the promise of returning it.
"Can I borrow your pen for a moment? I'll give it back to you soon."
noun
a legal agreement where you borrow money to buy a house or land and pay it back over time
"We got a mortgage to buy our first home."
adjective
Showing great care, attention, and effort.
"She was an assiduous student, always doing her homework on time."
noun
a person who makes someone feel less important or less proud
"He was an abaser who tried to shame others in front of the class."
adjective
completely without something; empty of something
"The room was devoid of furniture; there was nothing in it."
adjective
Not related to real things or practical ideas; existing only in the mind.
"Justice is an abstract idea; it's hard to define perfectly."
adjective
Based on imagination and not facts.
"The little girl had a fanciful dream about flying to the moon."
noun
a fixed idea about a person or group that is used for everyone in that group, even if it is not true
"It is a stereotype that all teenagers are lazy."
adjective
not likely to bring success or good luck
"It was an inauspicious start to the trip because we missed the bus."
noun
a special right or power that only one person or group has
"It is the manager’s prerogative to choose who gets the day off."
noun
No thing; not anything. It means there is absolutely none of something.
"There is nothing in the box."
adjective
polite and respectful in the way you speak or act
"Please be civil and listen while she speaks."
adjective
very unusual or special, so people notice it
"She has a remarkable memory and can remember many names."
adjective
not moving or not changing
"The picture on the screen stayed static and did not move."
adjective
not told to other people; kept secret
"The price was undisclosed, so the public did not know it."
noun
the answer you get when you divide one number by another number
"If you divide 12 by 3, the quotient is 4."
adjective
showing very strong feelings in a way that seems fake or meant to get attention
"He gave a histrionic sigh when he heard the bad news."
noun
The state of being steady and not likely to change or move.
"The table has good stability, so it won't fall over easily."
noun
the short, thick finger on the side of your hand
"I hurt my thumb when I closed the door."
adjective
making people feel strong feelings, often anger or interest
"His provocative comment made everyone argue."
adjective
Having a fear of small or closed spaces.
"I feel claustrophobic in elevators because they are so small."
noun
strong dislike or anger toward someone
"There was antagonism between the two neighbors after the loud party."
adjective
calm and not worried, even when something bad happens
"Even when the bus was late, she stayed unruffled."
verb
To keep something in good condition by checking or repairing it regularly.
"The car is very old, but it has been well maintained."
noun
A trip, especially over a long distance.
"They went on a long journey across the country."
noun
the ideas, words, pictures, or information inside something, like a book, website, or video
"The content of this book is easy to read."
noun
a small amount of liquid that moves slowly
"Water trickled down the wall after the rain."
verb
to make something change direction after it hits or touches something
"The shield helped deflect the удар from the stick."
verb
to slowly make someone or something weaker or less successful
"Gossip at work can undermine trust in a team."
verb
making someone a slave
"The group was accused of enslaving people and forcing them to work."
noun
a feeling of light excitement or interest, often about sex
"The movie tried to get attention with a little titillation."
noun
the work or process of making laws
"Lawmaking can take a long time because many people must agree."
verb
To bother or annoy someone repeatedly.
"The kids were hassled by older children at the park."
preposition
used to show who gets something or who something is meant to help
"This gift is for you."
noun
The courage to do something bold or risky, often without caring about rules or what others think.
"She had the audacity to ask for a raise on her first day of work."
noun
a person who is not honest, especially in a game, test, or relationship
"He tried to cheat on the test by looking at his friend’s answers."
adverb
according to ideas or rules, not based on real life or real tests
"Theoretically, this plan should save money, but we need to try it first."