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alga
ˈælgəGroup of eukaryotic organisms.
alibi
ˈælɪbaɪForm of defense used in criminal procedure.
banknote
Form of physical currency made of paper (or less commonly, polymer).
brawn
brɔ:nStrong muscles or lean flesh, especially of the arm, leg or thumb.
bray
breɪTown in County Wicklow, Ireland.
brocade
brəuˈkeɪdTextile produced by brocading, typically richly figured and incorporating metal thread.
cacti
ˈkæktaɪFamily of mostly succulent plants, adapted to dry environments.
castrate
kæsˈtreɪtA castrated man; a eunuch.
clan
klænGroup of people united by actual or perceived kinship and descent.
clue
klu:(now rare) A strand of yarn etc.
duet
dju:ˈetMusical composition for two performers.
eighty
ˈeɪtɪNatural number.
elope
ɪˈləupThe act of running away with one's lover, often followed by a sudden, secretive marriage.
embezzle
ɪmˈbezlTheft of assets entrusted to another person by the person that the assets were entrusted to.
enema
ˈenɪməProcedure of introducing liquids into the rectum and colon via the anus.
graphite
ˈgræfaɪtAllotrope of carbon, mineral, substance.
halon
(organic chemistry) A hydrocarbon in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by halogens.
hover
ˈhɔvəTo float in the air.
lobe
ləubAny projection or division, especially one of a somewhat rounded form.
logic
ˈlɔʤɪkStudy of inference and demonstration.
payee
peɪˈi:Transfer of an item of value from one party (such as a person or company) to another in exchange for the provision of goods, services or both, or to fulfill a legal obligation.
perforation
pə:fəˈreɪʃənThe act of perforating or the state of being perforated.
pounce
pauns(historical) A type of fine powder, as of sandarac, or cuttlefish bone, sprinkled over wet ink to dry the ink after writing.
pupa
ˈpjupəLife stage of some insects undergoing transformation.
rough
rʌfHaving a texture that has much friction.
sanctuary
ˈsæŋktjuərɪSacred place.
seesaw
ˈsi:sɔ:Long, narrow board pivoted in the middle.
silently
In a silent manner; making no noise.
sorta
(informal) Sort of; somewhat; not quite.
stage
steɪʤA phase.
strife
straɪfConflict, sometimes violent, usually brief or limited in scope.
swarm
swɔ:mCollective behaviour of a large number of (usually) self-propelled entities of similar size.
tear
tɛəPull or rip (something) apart or to pieces with force.
toenail
Hard projection of digit.
tuba
ˈtju:bəType of musical instrument of the brass family.
twilight
ˈtwaɪlaɪtIllumination of the Earth's lower atmosphere when the Sun itself is not directly visible because it is below the horizon.
vane
veɪnA movable device attached to an elevated object (such as a spire) for showing the direction of the wind.
volt
vəultSI derived unit of voltage.
zeal
zi:lThe fervor or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent enthusiasm; powerful interest.
zoos
ˈzu:zCollection of assorted wild animal species kept for purposes like: study, conservation and, or, commercial exhibition.
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