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noun
a small increase in size, amount, or number
"The price went up in small increments each year."
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A yellow, sour fruit that grows on a tree, often used for juice or flavor.
"I squeezed a lemon to make fresh lemonade."
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a medium-sized road vehicle used to carry people or goods
"We loaded the boxes into the van."
verb
To get something (like money or respect) because you have done work or behaved in a certain way.
"I earn money by working at a store."
noun
sweet or not-sweet food that grows on trees or plants, often with seeds inside, like apples or oranges
"I bought some fruits at the market."
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A person who was a follower of Jesus Christ when he was alive and who helped to spread his teachings.
"The apostle Paul traveled to many countries to teach about Jesus."
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an event or act to remember and honor a person or event from the past
"The town held a commemoration for the soldiers who died in the war."
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the way a word is said out loud
"I am not sure about the pronunciation of this word."
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something that is not real, but is made to look real
"The online shop was a sham and never sent my order."
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a thick piece of cloth with pictures or patterns on it, often hung on a wall
"A large tapestry hung on the wall in the living room."
adjective
Feeling or showing great happiness and thanks.
"She felt blessed to have such a loving family."
adjective
including everything, everyone, or every part; whole; complete
"I read the entire book in one day."
noun
a set of clear steps for solving a problem or doing a task
"The teacher showed us an algorithm for doing long division."
proper noun
the capital city of Northern Ireland, in the United Kingdom
"My friend lives in Belfast."
noun
A formal and serious agreement or promise.
"The company made a covenant with its employees to provide good benefits."
verb
To move downwards; to go from a higher place to a lower place.
"The airplane descends before landing."
adjective
Not perfect; having mistakes or weaknesses.
"The plan was flawed because it didn't consider the weather."
adjective
helping or being involved in doing something wrong or illegal
"She was complicit in hiding the truth from her friend."
noun
the hard outer part of an egg, a nut, or a sea animal
"The bird came out of the egg shell."
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the act of dropping or leaving trash in public places, like on streets or in parks
"Littering in the park can hurt animals."
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a small problem that stops something from working the right way, usually for a short time
"My phone had a glitch and the screen went black for a minute."
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an exciting experience, often in a new place
"We went on an adventure in the mountains."
noun
people you know well, especially friends and family (used in the phrase "kith and kin")
"She invited all her kith and kin to the wedding."
verb
to move to the place where the speaker is, or to the place being talked about
"Please come here for a minute."
noun
a group of living things (like animals or plants) that are the same kind and can have babies together
"The tiger is a species of big cat."
verb
To stop someone from speaking by saying or doing something.
"Please don't interrupt me when I'm talking."
noun
sweet baked foods made from pastry dough, often with fruit, cream, or chocolate
"We bought some pastries for breakfast."
noun
a person who is 100 years old or more
"My great-grandmother is a centenarian; she turned 100 this year."
verb
The past tense and past participle of the verb 'hear'. 'Hear' means to listen or receive sound with your ears.
"I heard a loud noise outside."
noun
A natural quality or talent.
"She has a flair for languages; she learns them very quickly."
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A social event where people meet to talk, eat, drink, and have fun.
"We had a birthday party for my little sister."
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A fight or disagreement between people or groups.
"There is a conflict between the two countries over land."
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people who take long walks in the countryside, hills, or mountains for fun
"The hikers followed the trail to the top of the hill."
noun
a place where people live, with many houses and streets, usually smaller than a city
"I live in a small town near the sea."
adjective
Bright and strong in color.
"The painting had vivid colors that made it look alive."
noun
a local leader or head of an area in some Slavic countries (for example, a district leader)
"In the story, the starost helped solve small problems in the village."
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a long green vegetable with soft flesh and small seeds inside; it is a type of squash
"I cut courgettes into slices and cooked them with a little oil."
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a food made from milk, often white or yellow, that can be soft or hard
"I put cheese on my sandwich."
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Wooden or plastic covers that you can close in front of a window.
"We closed the shutters to keep the sunlight out of the room."
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Brave behavior that shows great courage.
"The firefighter showed great heroism when he saved the child from the burning building."
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a time when art, learning, and new ideas become strong again after a time of being weak
"The town had a renaissance after new shops opened and more people moved in."
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a style in art, writing, music, and building design that was new and different, especially in the late 1800s and early 1900s
"In class, we learned about modernism in art from the early 1900s."
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a strong feeling that you must do something, even if you do not want to
"He felt a compulsion to check the door lock many times."
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an act of breaking a rule, a law, or a right
"The company was sued for copyright infringement."
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a very high natural area of land with steep sides, higher than a hill
"We hiked up the mountain on Saturday."
noun
the ideas, customs, and way of life of a group of people
"In my family, it is part of our culture to eat dinner together."
verb
having trouble breathing because something blocks the throat
"He started choking on a piece of bread."
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thin, wet food for animals, often made from kitchen waste
"The pig ate the slop from a bucket."
noun
a long story about a person, a family, or a group, often with many events over a long time
"My grandmother told us a family saga about our old home."
noun
the front face of a building, especially the part you see from the street
"The hotel has a glass facade that shines in the sun."
noun
The state of being crowded and blocked.
"Traffic congestion makes it hard to get to work on time."
verb
The form of 'to do' used for one person or one thing in the present time. It means to perform an action or an activity.
"She does her homework after school."
adjective
Easy to see or understand.
"It was apparent that she was tired because she kept yawning."
verb
to pretend to have a feeling, illness, or reason when it is not true
"He feigned a headache so he could leave work early."
adjective
Rough or not smooth. It feels uneven when you touch it.
"The sandpaper was very coarse."
noun
a person who is easily shocked by sex or by the human body
"He called her a prude because she did not like dirty jokes."
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a fixed number or amount that is allowed or expected
"Each team member has a quota of five calls a day."
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a place where a city or town puts trash, and then covers it with soil
"Our old sofa was taken to a landfill."
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People who are related to you and live after you, such as your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
"My grandparents had many children, so I have a lot of descendants."
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the long tube inside your body where food is broken down and waste is made
"My stomach hurts; I think something is wrong with my gut."
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The act of bringing into harmony or agreement.
"The attunement between the mother and her baby was beautiful to watch."
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the regular rise and fall of the sea level, caused by the moon and the sun
"The tide is high in the morning and low in the afternoon."
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small places in a market where a person sells things
"We bought fruit from a market stall."
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a large brown bird with long legs and a long curved bill, often found near the sea or in wet fields
"We saw a curlew walking along the beach."
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a new idea, method, or thing
"The company uses innovation to make its phones better."
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the activity of starting and running a business, especially a new one
"She studied entrepreneurship because she wants to start her own company."
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a trip to see wild animals, often in Africa
"We went on a safari and saw lions and elephants."
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a very rude word for a person you think is very stupid
"It is rude to call someone an imbecile."
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Things in general; items. It can refer to a collection of things.
"I have a lot of stuff to do today."
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a lot of things in a place that look messy and make it hard to find what you need
"There is too much clutter on my desk, so I cannot find my notes."
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a person or thing that shows an idea or quality very clearly
"She is the embodiment of kindness."