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acid
ˈæsɪdType of chemical substance that reacts with a base.
adolescence
ædəuˈlesnsTransitional stage of physical and psychological development that generally occurs during the period from puberty to legal adulthood.
annotate
ˈænəuteɪtTo supply with critical or explanatory notes; comment upon in notes.
beech
bi:ʧGenus of plants.
broil
brɔɪlForm of cooking that involves dry heat applied to the surface of food.
burrow
ˈbə:rəuHole or tunnel excavated into the ground by an animal.
clue
klu:(now rare) A strand of yarn etc.
emotive
ɪˈməutɪvOf or relating to emotion.
exam
ɪgˈzæmProcedure for measuring a subject's ability; assessment intended to measure a test-taker's knowledge, skill, aptitude, physical fitness, or classification in many other topics (e.g., beliefs).
hiker
ˈhaɪkəWalking as a hobby, sport, or leisure activity.
hymn
hɪmType of song.
implementer
A person who implements something.
informant
ɪnˈfɔ:məntPerson who provides privileged information about a person or organization to an agency.
mall
mɔ:lPlace used to play game of pall-mall, and related senses.
memento
mɪˈmentəuA keepsake; an object kept as a reminder of a place or event.
mime
maɪmTheatrical genre, performance art.
miser
ˈmaɪzəA person who is reluctant to spend, sometimes to the point of forgoing even basic comforts and some necessities, in order to hoard money or other possessions.
modestly
In an unassuming manner; without vanity or arrogance.
obese
əuˈbi:sMedical condition in which excess body fat harms health.
onset
ˈɔnsetA rushing or setting upon; an attack; an assault; a storming; especially, the assault of an army.
ooze
u:zPotion of vegetable matter used for leather tanning.
persuasively
In a manner intended to convince or persuade.
raze
reɪz(transitive) To demolish; to level to the ground.
right
raɪtFundamental legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement according to some legal system, social convention, or ethical theory.
roar
rɔ:(intransitive) To make a loud, deep cry, especially from pain, anger, or other strong emotion.
sack
sækA bag; especially a large bag of strong, coarse material for storage and handling of various commodities, such as potatoes, coal, coffee; or, a bag with handles used at a supermarket, a grocery sack; or, a small bag for small items, a satchel.
schoolteacher
Person who helps others to acquire knowledge, competences or values.
scoop
sku:pAny cup- or bowl-shaped tool, usually with a handle, used to lift and move loose or soft solid material.
sofa
ˈsəufəPiece of furniture for seating two or more persons in the form of a bench with armrests.
spying
Clandestine acquisition of confidential information.
storm
stɔ:mAny disturbed state of an astronomical body's atmosphere.
subdue
səbˈdju:To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
teen
ti:nTransitional stage of physical and psychological development that generally occurs during the period from puberty to legal adulthood.
twee
twi:(Britain, pejorative) Overly quaint, dainty, cute or nice.
wasp
wɔspA social winged insect that has a narrow waist and a sting.
yell
jelShout; holler; make a loud sound with the voice.
zany
Unusual and bizarre in a funny, comical way; outlandish; clownish.
zebrafish
Species of fish.
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