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allay
əˈleɪ(transitive) To make quiet or put at rest; to pacify or appease; to quell; to calm.
aspire
əsˈpaɪə(intransitive) To hope or dream; especially to hope or work towards a profession or occupation (followed by to as a preposition or infinitive particle).
briny
ˈbraɪnɪSolution of very salty water, usually with sodium chloride as the salt.
canon
ˈkænənA generally accepted principle; a rule.
cape
keɪpSleeveless outer garment of varying lengths, sometimes attached to a coat.
croak
krəukA faint, harsh sound made in the throat.
dart
da:tA pointed missile weapon, intended to be thrown by the hand; a short lance; a javelin; any sharp-pointed missile weapon, such as an arrow.
dismount
ˈdɪsˈmauntSport.
downy
ˈdaunɪA brand name of fabric softener produced by Procter & Gamble.
elliptical
ɪˈlɪptɪkəlType of curve on a plane.
exhort
ɪgˈzɔ:tTo urge; to advise earnestly.
force
fɔ:sAny interaction that, when unopposed, will change the motion of an object.
imaginable
ɪˈmæʤɪnəblAble to be imagined; conceivable.
impale
ɪmˈpeɪlTo pierce with a pale; to put to death by fixing on a sharp stake.
inch
ɪnʧUnit of length.
manly
ˈmænlɪHaving the characteristics of a man.
napkin
ˈnæpkɪnPiece of cloth used to wipe one's face or skin while eating.
neurology
njuəˈrɔləʤɪMedical specialty dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
pail
peɪlA usually cylindrical container with a handle.
past
pa:stSubdivision of time.
photo
ˈfəutəuImage created by light falling on a light-sensitive surface.
plagiarist
ˈpleɪʤjərɪstUsing another author's work as if it was one's own original work.
plaid
plæd(textiles) A type of twilled woollen cloth, often with a tartan or chequered pattern.
pupil
ˈpju:plPart of an eye.
racy
ˈreɪsɪMildly risqué.
rain
reɪnLiquid water in the form of droplets that have condensed from atmospheric water vapor and then precipitated.
rapport
ræˈpɔ:A relationship of mutual trust and respect.
retina
ˈretɪnəLight-sensitive organ in the eye.
rile
raɪlto make angry.
rook
rukA European bird, Corvus frugilegus, of the crow family.
rule
ru:lA regulation, law, guideline.
sift
sɪftTo sieve or strain (something).
spectacularly
In a spectacular manner, extraordinarily, amazingly.
stalk
stɔ:kThe stem or main axis of a plant, which supports the seed-carrying parts.
swan
swɔnLarge water bird.
tightwad
ˈtaɪtwɔdOne who is stingy, overly cautious, or defensive with money (usually mildly derisive).
tomb
tu:mBurial place.
uproar
ˈʌprɔ:Tumultuous, noisy excitement.
whoa
Stop (especially when commanding a horse or imitative thereof); calm down; slow down.
wick
wɪkA bundle, twist, braid, or woven strip of cord, fabric, fibre/fiber, or other porous material in a candle, oil lamp, kerosene heater, or the like, that draws up liquid fuel, such as melted tallow, wax, or the oil, delivering it to the base of the flame for conversion to gases and burning; any other length of material burned for illumination in small successive portions.
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