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The Worst Dreamworks Villains (And Why They Suck!)

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feel

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US / fi:l /

UK / fil /

A1
  • verb
  • To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • To sense through direct contact; touch

flesh

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US / fleʃ /

UK / flɛʃ /

A2
  • noun
  • Soft part of fruit, vegetable that can be eaten
  • The soft tissues of your body covering the bones
  • verb
  • To clean the skin e.g. of scales from a fish

position

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US / pəˈzɪʃn /

UK / pəˈzɪʃən /

A1
  • noun
  • Person's opinion or attitude about something
  • Specific location where someone or something is
  • Where you play or your role on a sports team
  • Person's job or status level
  • Set of conditions affecting what you can (not) do
  • verb
  • To put in a particular location or direction

deserve

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US / dɪ'zɜ:v /

UK / dɪˈzɚv /

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  • verb
  • To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention

actually

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US / ˈæktʃuəli /

UK / ˈæktʃuəli /

A1
  • adverb
  • Used to add new (often different) information

either

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US / ˈaɪðə(r) /

UK / ˈiðɚ, ˈaɪðɚ /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • One of two (used when there is a choice of two)
  • adverb
  • (After negative statements) likewise, in addition
  • conjunction
  • Used as the first of two connected things
  • determiner
  • Used as the first of two connected things
  • pronoun
  • The one or the other

true

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US / tru: /

UK / tru: /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual

weird

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US / wɪəd /

UK / wɪrd /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Odd or unusual; surprising; strange

genuine

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US / ˈdʒenjuɪn /

UK / ˈdʒɛnjuɪn /

A2
  • adjecitve
  • Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
  • Being sincere in your actions or character

many

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US / 'menɪ /

UK / ˈmɛni /

A1
  • determiner
  • Used to refer a large number of things

someone

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US / ˈsʌmwʌn /

UK / ˈsʌmˌwʌn, -wən /

A1
  • pronoun
  • Person who is not known or named

intriguing

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US / ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ /

UK / ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Interesting; arousing your curiosity or wonder
  • verb
  • To make someone interested or curious

beat

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US / bi:t /

UK / bit /

A2
  • noun
  • Regular movement or rhythm (e.g. heart or music)
  • verb
  • To move in regular motions in order to push blood
  • To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
  • To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
  • To play a drum
  • To win against another person or team; defeat

already

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US / ɔ:lˈredi /

UK / ɔlˈrɛdi /

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  • adverb
  • Having happened or been done before this time

realize

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US / 'ri:əlaɪz /

UK / ˈriəˌlaɪz /

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  • verb
  • To become aware of or understand mentally

consider

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US / kən'sɪdə(r) /

UK / kənˈsɪdər /

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  • verb
  • To think carefully about something

army

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US / 'ɑ:mɪ /

UK / ˈɑrmi /

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  • noun
  • Large group of soldiers organized to fight in wars

stick

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US / stɪk /

UK / stɪk /

A2
  • noun
  • Long thin piece of wood from a tree
  • verb
  • To push a sharp or pointed object into something
  • To join together using glue or paste
  • To remain in one place or position for a long time

always

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US / 'ɔ:lweɪz /

UK / ˈɔlwez,-wɪz,-wiz /

A1
  • adverb
  • For a very long time
  • At all times; in every situation
  • For ever

new

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US / nju: /

UK / nu, nju /

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  • adjecitve
  • Not old, recently born, built or made
  • Being or doing something for the first time
  • Not felt, seen or known previously
  • Having been recently bought or obtained

ant

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US / ænt /

UK / ænt /

B1
  • noun
  • Insect with six legs that lives in large groups

alien

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US / 'eɪlɪən /

UK / ˈeliən,ˈeljən /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Being foreign, different or unfamiliar
  • noun
  • Foreigner; a person not from this place
  • Person or creature from a planet other than Earth

series

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US / ˈsɪəri:z /

UK / ˈsɪriz /

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  • noun
  • Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
  • other
  • Number of things that happen one after another

after

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US / 'ɑ:ftə(r) /

UK / ˈæftɚ /

A1
  • adverb
  • Later than another time, or behind something
  • conjunction
  • Following something before
  • preposition
  • When an event happened or time has passed

thereof

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US / ˌðeərˈɒv /

UK / ˌðerˈɑ:v /

B2
  • adverb
  • Concerning that or it

tool

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US / tu:l /

UK / tul /

A2
  • noun
  • Device used to make things, e.g. a hammer
  • verb
  • To provide a workshop with the right equipment

use

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US / ju:s /

UK / ju:s /

A1
  • noun
  • Ability to employ something
  • Need to enable it to work
  • Permission to do something with something
  • Act of spending money
  • Operation of a machine for its function
  • verb
  • To have; to eat, drink, consume etc.
  • To need to operate or work
  • To operate a machine, e.g. a computer
  • To treat a person badly
  • To do something with, for a task or purpose

lose

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US / lu:z /

UK / luz /

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  • verb
  • To be unable to keep in check or control something
  • To decrease in value or quantity (e.g. weight)
  • To stop having certain qualities or abilities
  • To stop having or being entitled to
  • To fail to win something that is being contested
  • To be unable to find something you once had
  • To be dependent on someone (used with 'not')

originate

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US / ə'rɪdʒɪneɪt /

UK / əˈrɪdʒəˌnet /

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  • verb
  • To first come into existence
  • To create or start something

mission

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US / 'mɪʃn /

UK / ˈmɪʃən /

B1
  • noun
  • A task or role someone is given to do
  • Special assignment given to a person or group
  • Group tasked with a specific duty
  • A task given to someone to gain or achieve
  • Religious group wishing to convert others
  • Housing for a religious group working overseas
  • Religious or charitable task in a foreign country

entertain

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US / ˌentəˈteɪn /

UK / ˌentərˈteɪn /

A2
  • other
  • To provide amusement by singing, telling jokes etc.
  • verb
  • To receive someone as a guest
  • To provide amusement (e.g. by singing, dancing)

flick

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US / flɪk /

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  • noun
  • Hitting something with your finger to move it
  • verb
  • To hit something with your finger to move it
  • To move a button, switch from on, off positions

try

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US / traɪ /

UK / traɪ /

A1
  • noun
  • Act of putting the ball over the rugby goal line
  • verb
  • To make an effort, to attempt to do something
  • To examine someone or something in a court of law
  • To test to see if it is good or you like it
  • To make a person go through hardship; test
  • To examine something to see if it works

keith

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US / keɡ /

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story

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US / 'stɔ:rɪ /

UK / ˈstɔri, ˈstori /

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  • noun
  • One of many floors or levels in a building
  • Account or description of how something happened

panda

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US / 'pændə /

UK / ˈpændə /

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  • noun
  • White and black bear-like mammal from China

probably

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US / ˈprɒbəbli /

UK / ˈprɑbəbli /

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  • adverb
  • That is likely to happen or be true

wild

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US / waɪld /

UK / waɪld /

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  • adjecitve
  • Living in nature; not tame
  • (Of land) not developed by people
  • adverb
  • In a manner which lacks control
  • noun
  • A natural environment e.g. jungle, forest

will

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US / wɪl /

UK / wɪl /

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  • noun
  • Desire or choice of someone
  • Document saying who gets your money when you die
  • Strong desire to do something; determination
  • Desire to do something; strong wish to do
  • other
  • Used with verbs to express the future
  • verb
  • To leave property to someone after your death
  • To use mental effort to make something happen
  • Am (is, are) likely to do
  • To influence someone to do something
  • To make something happen by strongly wanting it

colony

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US / 'kɒlənɪ /

UK / ˈkɑləni /

B2
  • noun
  • Group (bees, etc.) that live in the same place
  • Country/settlement controlled by another country

race

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US / reɪs /

UK / res /

A2
  • noun
  • Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
  • People who share physical features or culture
  • verb
  • To take part in a running or swimming competition
  • To move or go at a very fast pace
  • To take someone, something to a place very quickly

appear

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US / ə'pɪə(r) /

UK / əˈpɪr /

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  • verb
  • To be seen, become visible; come into sight
  • To seem to be
  • To act in a play, movie, or be mentioned in media

point

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US / pɔɪnt /

UK / pɔɪnt /

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  • noun
  • An item to be discussed
  • Small spot or dot
  • Fact or detail
  • Feature of something
  • The size of the text on a page or screen
  • A certain time or stage in a process
  • Certain position in time or space
  • Idea or fact you try to convince people about
  • Measurement of scores in a game, sport
  • Sharp end of something, e.g. a pen or pin
  • verb
  • To face a certain direction, e.g. north
  • To indicate something with your finger to others

while

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US / waɪl /

UK / hwaɪl, waɪl /

A1
  • conjunction
  • In spite of the fact that; although
  • During the time that; at the same time
  • noun
  • Short amount of time

should

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US / ʃʊd /

UK / ʃʊd /

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  • other
  • Used to indicate what is proper or reasonable

guess

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US / ɡes /

UK / ɡɛs /

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  • noun
  • Answer given when you don't know if it is correct
  • verb
  • To give an answer without knowing if it is correct

countless

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US / ˈkaʊntləs /

UK / ˈkaʊntlɪs /

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  • adjecitve
  • Being too many to be numbered or imagined

interact

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US / ˌɪntər'ækt /

UK / ˌɪntɚˈækt /

A2
  • verb
  • To talk or do things with each other

himself

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US / hɪmˈself /

UK / hɪmˈsɛlf /

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  • pronoun
  • The same (male) person who did the action

generic

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US / dʒə'nerɪk /

UK / dʒəˈnɛrɪk /

B2
  • adjecitve
  • Concerning a product without a brand name
  • Concerning an entire class, category, or group

motivation

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US / ˌməʊtɪ'veɪʃn /

UK / ˌmotəˈveʃən /

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  • noun
  • Reason behind why someone did something

speak

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US / spi:k /

UK / spik /

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  • verb
  • To be able to use a certain language
  • To use words to tell information, express thoughts

logical

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US / ˈlɒdʒɪkl /

UK / ˈlɑdʒɪkəl /

A2
  • adjecitve
  • Sensible; reasonable

exactly

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US / ɪgˈzæktli /

UK / ɪɡˈzæktli /

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  • adverb
  • No more and no less than; precisely

third

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US / θɜ:d /

UK / θɜ:rd /

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  • adjecitve
  • 3rd: Number after second

side

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US / saɪd /

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  • adjecitve
  • In addition to the central or most important thing
  • Next to, or very close to, the right or left of
  • noun
  • Position or opinion that is opposite to another
  • Right or left part of a person's body
  • Feature of someone's personality
  • Straight edge of an object
  • One of two or more groups fighting each other
  • verb
  • To decide to agree with one point, not the other

dislike

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US / dɪs'laɪk /

UK / dɪsˈlaɪk /

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  • verb
  • To not like something

goofy

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US / 'ɡu:fɪ /

UK / ˈɡufi /

C1
  • adjecitve
  • Silly or stupid; crazy

ever

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US / 'evə(r) /

UK / ˈɛvɚ /

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  • adverb
  • At any time; at all times in the future

once

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US / wʌns /

UK / wʌns /

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  • adverb
  • One time; one instance
  • At a time in the past
  • conjunction
  • When; as soon as

too

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US / tu: /

UK / tu /

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  • adverb
  • In addition, also; with emphasis
  • Say that something is more than you want

revenge

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US / rɪ'vendʒ /

UK / rɪˈvɛndʒ /

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  • noun
  • Getting back at someone by hurting them back

here

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US / hɪə(r) /

UK / hɪr /

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  • adverb
  • In this place; at this location, position or time

charming

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US / ˈtʃɑːmɪŋ /

UK / ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ /

A2
  • adjecitve
  • Being very likable; attractive
  • verb
  • To cause others to like you or do what you want

characterize

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US / 'kærəktəraɪz /

UK / ˈkærəktəˌraɪz /

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  • verb
  • To describe the qualities of person, place, thing

reason

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US / 'ri:zn /

UK / ˈrizən /

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  • noun
  • Ability to think about facts and form a judgment
  • Explanation for why something occurred or was done
  • verb
  • To think and make conclusions in a logical manner

seriously

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US / ˈsɪəriəsli /

UK / ˈsɪriəsli /

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  • adverb
  • Involving or requiring great thought or study

forgettable

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US / fəˈgetəbl /

UK / fɚˈɡɛtəbəl, fɔr- /

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  • adjecitve
  • Easily forgotten

role

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US / rəʊl /

UK / rol /

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  • noun
  • Character played by an actor
  • Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility

shrek

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medal

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US / 'medl /

UK / ˈmɛdl /

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  • noun
  • Metal award, often round, usually for courage

tai

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US / taɪ /

UK / /

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  • other
  • Most widespread and best known of the Kadai family of languages

compare

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US / kəm'peə(r) /

UK / kəmˈpɛr /

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  • verb
  • To consider how similar and different things are

pick

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US / pɪk /

UK / pɪk /

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  • noun
  • Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
  • Item selected from a group of choices
  • verb
  • To take fruit or vegetables from a plant or tree
  • To decide on a thing from various choices; select
  • To remove (flower, etc.) with your fingers

not

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US / nɒt /

UK / nɑt /

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  • adverb
  • Word indicating the negative
  • (Used to form the negative of verbs)

but

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US / bət /

UK / bʌt,bət /

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  • conjunction
  • Used before you say something different, opposite

life

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US / laɪf /

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  • noun
  • All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • Period of time things live, from birth to death

save

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US / seɪv /

UK / sev /

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  • noun
  • Preventing a player in a game from scoring a goal
  • preposition
  • Except; not including
  • verb
  • To make your computer keep a file
  • To keep for future use
  • To make something unnecessary; prevent
  • To keep money so that you will have it later
  • To keep something for future use, such as money
  • To keep or rescue someone or something from harm
  • To prevent a player in a game from scoring a goal
  • To avoid the unnecessary waste of energy, etc.

maybe

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  • adverb
  • Possibly but not certainly; perhaps

same

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US / seɪm /

UK / sem /

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  • adjecitve
  • Being equal in quality and amount
  • Identical; not different
  • Not changing; constant

shark

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US / ʃɑ:k /

UK / ʃɑ:rk /

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  • noun
  • Person who lends money at unfair rates of interest
  • Large and dangerous fish with sharp teeth

incompetent

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US / ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt /

UK / ɪnˈkɑ:mpɪtənt /

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  • adjecitve
  • Not having the skill or ability to do a thing well
  • noun
  • Person who is completely unable to do something

sense

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US / sens /

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  • noun
  • Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • Normal or clear state of mind
  • Meaning of a particular word, phrase or text
  • verb
  • To perceive using sight, sound, taste touch etc.
  • To recognize the presence of something

want

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US / wɔnt /

UK / wɑnt, wɔnt /

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  • noun
  • Something you desire or wish for
  • State or condition of poverty
  • verb
  • To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing

brim

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  • noun
  • Bottom part of a hat that sticks out all round

ceo

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US / ˌsiː iː ˈəʊ /

UK / ˌsiː iː ˈoʊ /

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  • abbreviation
  • CEO for Chief Operating Officer

antagonist

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US / ænˈtægənɪst /

UK / ænˈtæɡənɪst /

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  • noun
  • (Literature) someone who is an enemy or opponent

wacky

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US / 'wækɪ /

UK / ˈwæki /

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  • adjecitve
  • Quite strange, but in a creative way

lion

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US / ˈlaɪən /

UK / ˈlaɪən /

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  • noun
  • Large wild cats from Africa and south Asia

can

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US / kæn /

UK / kən,kæn /

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  • noun
  • A metal container for storing food
  • other
  • Able to; have the skill to; have the time to
  • verb
  • To have permission to
  • To be possible to do
  • To preserve food by sealing it in a metal container

our

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US / 'aʊə(r) /

UK / aʊr /

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  • determiner
  • Belonging to us

expect

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US / ɪk'spekt /

UK / ɪkˈspɛkt /

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  • verb
  • To believe something is probably going to happen

minimum

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US / ˈmɪnɪməm /

UK / ˈmɪnəməm /

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  • noun
  • Smallest degree or level that is acceptable

description

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US / dɪˈskrɪpʃn /

UK / dɪˈskrɪpʃən /

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  • noun
  • Explanation of what something is like, looks like

survive

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US / sə'vaɪv /

UK / sɚˈvaɪv /

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  • verb
  • To continue to live despite illness or trouble

against

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US / əˈgenst /

UK / əˈɡenst /

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  • preposition
  • In physical contact with, as for support; next to
  • In opposition to; disagreeing with

would

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US / wʊd /

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  • other
  • Used to indicate something imagined
  • Used to ask or request something politely
  • Verb used to indicate possibility, request etc.
  • Used to indicate a preference
  • Used to indicate a reaction
  • Indicates something that occurred repeatedly
  • Used to indicate willingness or ability to do

yet

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US / jet /

UK / jɛt /

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  • adverb
  • At a later time (used after ‘not’)
  • (Used to emphasize that thing is, will be greater)
  • Eventually; at a future time
  • Until now; up to the present
  • conjunction
  • Adding to what has been said, often as a contrast

interested

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US / ˈɪntrəstɪd /

UK / ˈɪntrɪstɪd, -tərɪstɪd, -təˌrɛstɪd /

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  • adjecitve
  • Having had your attention taken; curious
  • verb
  • To make someone want to know about something
  • To persuade to do, become involved with something

award

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US / ə'wɔ:d /

UK / əˈwɔrd /

A2
  • noun
  • Prize given to you because you did something well
  • verb
  • To give a prize for doing something well

arrange

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US / əˈreɪndʒ /

UK / əˈrendʒ /

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  • verb
  • To write music for a particular instrument
  • To organize things or people in a particular way
  • To plan (an event) at a time and place
  • To organize events so they happen

whether

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US / ˈweðə(r) /

UK / ˈhwɛðɚ, ˈwɛð- /

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  • conjunction
  • If something will happen or not

pack

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US / pæk /

UK / pæk /

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  • noun
  • Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
  • Group of people, animals, or objects
  • verb
  • To put things in a suitcase to go on a trip
  • To crowd a place with a large amount of things
  • To put something into a container to store it

hero

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US / ˈhɪərəʊ /

UK / ˈhɪroʊ /

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  • noun
  • Person of great courage/strength who saves others
  • Main male character in a book, play or story

give

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US / ɡɪv /

UK / ɡɪv /

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  • noun
  • Degree of flexibility in something, a material
  • verb
  • To hand over or present something to someone
  • To cause someone to have or experience something

whole

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US / həul /

UK / hol /

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  • adjecitve
  • Complete or full; all of
  • Being in a good condition
  • noun
  • Complete amount or sum; total

become

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US / bɪ'kʌm /

UK / bɪˈkʌm /

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  • verb
  • To begin to be; grow to be; develop into
  • To be suitable for a particular job or role

good

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US / ɡʊd /

UK / ɡʊd /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Proper, appropriate or right
  • (Of an amount) enough; plenty
  • Excellent; high quality
  • Acting well or properly; of moral character
  • In a positive or happy emotional state
  • noun
  • Advantage or benefit

member

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US / ˈmembə(r) /

UK / ˈmɛmbɚ /

A1
  • noun
  • Part of the body of a human, animal
  • Person or thing belonging to a group or team

manipulative

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US / mə'nɪpjələtɪv /

UK / məˈnɪpjələtɪv, -ˌle- /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Controlling people dishonestly to get control

king

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US / kɪŋ /

UK / kɪŋ /

A1
  • noun
  • Person considered the best or top at something
  • Playing card with the image of a king on it
  • Key piece in the game of chess
  • Royal male ruler of a country
  • Person's name

businessman

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US / ˈbɪznəsmæn /

UK / ˈbɪznɪsˌmæn /

A2
  • noun
  • A man who works in business

worthwhile

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US / ˌwɜ:θˈwaɪl /

UK / ˌwɜ:rθˈwaɪl /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Worth the money, time or effort of doing something

now

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US / naʊ /

UK / naʊ /

A1
  • adverb
  • At the present time or moment
  • Right away or in the next possible moment
  • Used to refer to something that just happened
  • Time between the present and a moment in the past
  • conjunction
  • Resulting from or because of something

opportunity

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US / ˌɒpə'tju:nətɪ /

UK / ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtju- /

A2
  • noun
  • Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance

really

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US / ˈri:əli /

UK / ˈriəˌli, ˈrili /

A1
  • adverb
  • Used to stress something that is said; definitely
  • In a true or accurate manner
  • Very

unoriginal

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US / 'ʌnə'rɪdʒənəl /

UK / ˌʌnə'rɪdʒənəl /

C2
  • adjecitve
  • Not being something fresh and unusual

have

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US / həv /

UK / hæv /

A1
  • verb
  • To drink, smoke, eat or use something
  • To experience the effects of something
  • To organize an event, or join in an activity
  • To own, possess, or hold something
  • To cause to happen or produce a particular effect

boy

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US / bɔɪ /

UK / bɔɪ /

A1
  • noun
  • A young male person

lung

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US / lʌŋ /

UK / lʌŋ /

B1
  • noun
  • One of the two organs we use to breathe

dangerous

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US / ˈdeɪndʒərəs /

UK / ˈdendʒərəs /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Involving the chance of hurt or damage; risky

before

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US / bɪˈfɔ:(r) /

UK / bɪˈfɔr,-ˈfor /

A1
  • adverb
  • At a time earlier than the present; previously
  • conjunction
  • In advance of something happening
  • preposition
  • In front of someone or something

whatsoever

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US / ˌwɒtsəʊ'evə /

UK / ˌhwɑtsoˈɛvɚ,ˌhwʌt-,ˌwɑt,ˌwʌt- /

B2
  • determiner
  • Used to add emphasis to an idea being expressed

pleasing

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US / ˈpli:zɪŋ /

UK / ˈplizɪŋ /

A2
  • adjecitve
  • Happy; delighted; entertaining
  • verb
  • To entertain someone, by dancing, singing etc.
  • To make someone happy by doing something

without

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US / wɪˈðaʊt /

UK / wɪðˈaʊt, wɪθ- /

A1
  • preposition
  • Not with; not having

know

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US / nəʊ /

UK / noʊ /

A1
  • verb
  • To be familiar with a person or place, thing
  • To feel sure or be convinced about something
  • To discover or be aware of something
  • To be able to distinguish
  • To have knowledge of things

hundred

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US / 'hʌndrəd /

UK / ˈhʌndrɪd /

A1
  • number
  • 100

see

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US / si: /

UK / si /

A1
  • verb
  • To go on a date with someone
  • To predict whether something is, or will be true
  • To understand what someone says
  • To use your eyes to look at something
  • To visit a place often for sightseeing or pleasure
  • To visit or meet with someone
  • To find out by waiting or looking
  • To watch (a game, movie or TV show)

full

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US / fʊl /

UK / fʊl /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Containing all the parts; complete
  • Containing or holding as much as possible
  • Having had enough food
  • adverb
  • In a direct manner; completely

forgivable

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US / fəˈɡɪvəbl /

UK / fərˈɡɪvəbl /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Able to be forgiven

waste

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US / weɪst /

UK / west /

A2
  • noun
  • Materials left over after a process has finished
  • verb
  • To kill or severely harm someone
  • To use valuable things ineffectively

with

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US / wɪð /

UK / wɪð, wɪθ /

A1
  • preposition
  • As an employee of a certain company
  • Against something or someone
  • By using something as a means
  • Due to; because of
  • Including
  • Possessing as a feature
  • Related to
  • (Of the manner/attitude by which you do something)
  • Used to express that people or things are together

almost

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US / 'ɔ:lməʊst /

UK / ˈɔlˌmost, ɔlˈmost /

A1
  • adverb
  • Only a little less than, nearly, not quite

milquetoast

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US / ˈmɪlkˌtəʊst /

UK / ˈmɪlktoʊst /

A1
  • noun
  • Timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive

hand

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US / hænd /

UK / hænd /

A1
  • noun
  • Cards given to a player in a card game
  • Piece of a clock that points to the time
  • Someone who performs physical tasks or work
  • Body part at the end of a person's arm
  • Help for someone performing a particular action
  • Condition of having power or influence
  • Member of the crew of a ship
  • verb
  • To give something to someone personally

end

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US / end /

UK / ɛnd /

A1
  • noun
  • The point where a process or activity stops
  • A point that marks the limit of something; finish
  • Goal or desired result
  • The tip, edge or limit of something
  • verb
  • To be the last part of something

film

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US / fɪlm /

UK / fɪlm /

A2
  • noun
  • Thin layer that covers something
  • Movie
  • verb
  • To record moving action with a camera

loud

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US / laʊd /

UK / laʊd /

A2
  • adjecitve
  • Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
  • Making a lot of noise

underdeveloped

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US / ˌʌndədɪˈveləpt /

UK / ˌʌndərdɪˈveləpt /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • (Country) without a large industrial sector
  • (Photo) not clear; pale

part

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US / pɑ:t /

UK / pɑ:rt /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • To some degree; half; not fully
  • noun
  • Division of a book
  • Ratio of something, e.g. 3 of gin, 1 of tonic
  • A line in a person's hair, made with a comb
  • Character an actor plays on stage, movie, or TV
  • Some, but not all of a specific thing
  • Role in causing something to happen
  • verb
  • To make a line in a person's hair, by using a comb
  • To move two things apart creating a space
  • To leave someone, or to break off a relationship

fall

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US / fɔ:l /

UK / fɔl /

A1
  • noun
  • Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
  • A drop in amount; decrease
  • Dropping from a standing position to the ground
  • verb
  • To drop in amount; to decrease
  • To come down from a higher position suddenly
  • To go from standing to the ground, by accident

serve

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US / sɜ:v /

UK / sɚv /

A2
  • verb
  • To act in a particular position or office
  • To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
  • To be used for a particular purpose
  • To give someone food or drinks
  • To give a person or group a service that is needed
  • To spend a particular amount of time in prison
  • To help customers find products and making sales
  • To give an official paper to appear in court

sidekick

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US / ˈsaɪdkɪk /

UK / ˈsaɪdˌkɪk /

C1
  • noun
  • Person often with another more important person

exist

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US / ɪɡ'zɪst /

UK / ɪɡˈzɪst /

A1
  • verb
  • To be present, alive or real

mandible

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US / ˈmændɪbl /

UK / ˈmændɪbl /

C1
  • noun
  • Bone of the lower jaw

aspire

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US / əˈspaɪə(r) /

UK / əˈspaɪr /

B2
  • verb
  • To have a great ambition or goal

creativity

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US / ˌkri:eɪ'tɪvətɪ /

UK / ˌkrieˈtɪvətɪ /

A2
  • noun
  • Ability to imagine new ideas

honest

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US / ˈɒnɪst /

UK / ˈɑnɪst /

A2
  • adjecitve
  • Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy

scar

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US / skɑ:(r) /

UK / skɑr /

B1
  • noun
  • Long lasting emotional pain from a bad experience
  • A mark on something made by scratching it
  • verb
  • To cause long lasting emotional pain
  • To leave a mark on something by scratching it

his

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US / hɪz /

UK / hɪz /

A1
  • pronoun
  • Something belonging to a male person

hole

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US / həʊl /

UK / hol /

A2
  • noun
  • An empty space, as in the ground, in a sock etc.
  • Fault or weakness in a plan, idea or explanation
  • Opening into or through something
  • An awkward or difficult situation
  • Dirty or unpleasant place with poor facilities
  • verb
  • (Golf) to get the ball into the hole

prior

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US / 'praɪə(r) /

UK / ˈpraɪɚ /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Existing or coming earlier in time
  • (Of a claim, etc.) more important than another one
  • noun
  • Monk or priest in charge of a monastery

pal

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US / pæl /

UK / pæl /

B1
  • noun
  • Friend

away

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US / ə'weɪ /

UK / əˈwe /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Not present
  • adverb
  • Disappear completely
  • Doing something with a lot of energy
  • Not here; far from here; in a different direction
  • To a different area, location

vile

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US / vaɪl /

UK / vaɪl /

C1
  • adjecitve
  • Being very bad or unpleasant; disgusting

positively

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US / ˈpɒzətɪvli /

UK / ˈpɑ:zətɪvli /

B1
  • adverb
  • In a manner showing agreement or support for
  • Definitely or certainly
  • In a good, beneficial way

appearance

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US / əˈpɪərəns /

UK / əˈpɪrəns /

A2
  • noun
  • The way a person looks to others
  • The way that something looks

franchise

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US / 'fræntʃaɪz /

UK / ˈfrænˌtʃaɪz /

B2
  • noun
  • Right to run a business using name of a company
  • verb
  • To sell the use of a brand to run a company

moment

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US / 'məʊmənt /

UK / 'moʊmənt /

A1
  • noun
  • Very short or brief period of time
  • A particular period in time

often

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US / ˈɔfən /

UK / ˈɔfən,ˈɑfən,ˈɔftən,ˈɑf- /

A1
  • adverb
  • Many times; frequently; on many occasions

mouth

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US / maʊθ /

UK / maʊθ /

A1
  • noun
  • Hole in the face used for eating and talking
  • Opening of a container such as a bottle
  • Area where a river enters a large body of water
  • verb
  • To say words without speaking

archetype

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US / 'ɑ:kɪtaɪp /

UK / ˈɑrkɪˌtaɪp /

B1
  • noun
  • A model on which similar things are patterned

unoriginality

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US / /

UK / /

A1
  • other
  • The quality of being unoriginal
  • Uncreativeness due to a lack of originality

madagascar

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US / ˌmædə'ɡæskə(r) /

UK / ˌmædə'ɡæskər /

A1
  • other
  • A republic on the island of Madagascar; achieved independence from France in
  • An island in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa; the th largest island in the wor

lionfish

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US / 'laɪənfɪʃ /

UK / 'laɪənˌfɪʃ /

A1
  • noun
  • Brightly striped fish of the tropical Pacific having elongated spiny fins

indy

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US / ˈɪndi /

UK / ˈɪndi /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Nickname for Indianapolis, Indiana

nor

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US / nɔ:(r) /

UK / nɔr /

A2
  • conjunction
  • Not this or that; also not

shady

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US / ˈʃeɪdi /

UK / ˈʃedi /

A2
  • adjecitve
  • Dark because something blocks the light
  • Dishonest; unscrupulous; criminal

could

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US / kəd /

UK / kʊd /

A1
  • other
  • Past form of 'can' to mean have ability
  • Used to ask for something politely, or to offer

next

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US / nekst /

UK / nɛkst /

A1
  • adverb
  • The one that follows another in time or order
  • At a time or place directly after the present one
  • noun
  • The one that follows after
  • adjecitve
  • Immediately after the previous one
  • First occurrence after the present one

orphanage

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US / ˈɔ:fənɪdʒ /

UK / ˈɔ:rfənɪdʒ /

C2
  • noun
  • Home for children whose parents have died

evil

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US / 'i:vl /

UK / ˈivəl /

A2
  • adjecitve
  • Morally bad; causing harm to people
  • noun
  • Act considered morally bad
  • Value, condition, or conduct that causes suffering

slightly

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US / ˈslaɪtli /

UK / ˈslaɪtli /

B1
  • adverb
  • Only a little

plan

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US / plæn /

UK / plæn /

A1
  • noun
  • Drawing of how something should be done or made

dark

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US / dɑ:k /

UK / dɑrk /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Of a color that is not light
  • Marked by unhappiness or hopelessness
  • Having little or no light; not light in color
  • noun
  • The time of day when the sky is black

weak

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US / wi:k /

UK / wik /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Not having a strong character
  • Less valuable compared to money of other countries
  • Ineffective; unconvincing; not strong
  • Having little power or ability
  • Not having the necessary or proper amount
  • Having little power; not strong; easy to break
  • (Of a drink) having lots of water and little taste

last

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US / lɑ:st /

UK / læst /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Most recent; the latest
  • The one before
  • adverb
  • Final; with nothing following; after all others
  • Most recent; the latest
  • determiner
  • The one at the end
  • verb
  • To remain or continue for a certain period of time

bent

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US / bent /

UK / bɛnt /

A2
  • adjecitve
  • Become curved or no longer straight
  • verb
  • To become curved or no longer straight
  • To move your body so that it is not straight up
  • To turn in a different direction, as a road
  • To use force to make an object not straight

first

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US / fɜ:st /

UK / fɚst /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • 1st; Coming before all others in time or place
  • noun
  • Something that has not happened before
  • Position of the winner of a competition

primarily

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US / praɪˈmerəli /

UK / praɪˈmɛrəli, -ˈmɛr- /

A2
  • adverb
  • In the most basic or important way

anyone

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US / ˈeniwʌn /

UK / ˈɛniˌwʌn, -wən /

A1
  • pronoun
  • Any person

alpha

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US / ˈælfə /

UK / 'ælfə /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Most powerful (animals of the same sex)
  • noun
  • First letter in the Greek alphabet

place

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US / pleɪs /

UK / ples /

A1
  • noun
  • Particular location, area or region
  • verb
  • To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • To put something in a certain location or position

care

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US / keə(r) /

UK / kɛr /

A1
  • noun
  • Treatment you receive for your health or safety
  • Something that a person worries about
  • verb
  • To feel interest, concern, or worry
  • To look after someone or something

specie

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US / 'spi:ʃi: /

UK / 'spi:ʃɪ /

B1
  • noun
  • Singular of species

argue

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US / ˈɑ:gju: /

UK / ˈɑ:rgju: /

A1
  • verb
  • To fight or disagree over something
  • To state your reasons for or against an idea

protagonist

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US / prəˈtægənɪst /

UK / proˈtæɡənɪst /

B2
  • noun
  • Main character in a story

different

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US / ˈdɪfrənt /

UK / ˈdɪfrənt /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Not of the same kind; unlike other things

type

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US / taɪp /

UK / taɪp /

A1
  • noun
  • Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
  • Group of things or people sharing common features
  • verb
  • To identify something belonging to a group
  • To write by touching keys on a keyboard

own

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US / əʊn /

UK / on /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Belong to oneself
  • determiner
  • Yours, his, hers, etc.; not belonging to another
  • pronoun
  • (Something) belong to myself
  • verb
  • To have something as your property

ride

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US / raɪd /

UK / raɪd /

A1
  • noun
  • Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
  • Trip on a bicycle or a horse
  • verb
  • To travel in a particular vehicle as a passenger
  • To sit on and control a horse or vehicle

mean

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US / mi:n /

UK / min /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Being good at
  • Nasty; unkind
  • Not liking to spend money; cheap; stingy
  • noun
  • Average of a set of numbers
  • verb
  • To express a particular idea or thought
  • To intend to do something in particular
  • To have a particular meaning or value

vain

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US / veɪn /

UK / ven /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Too proud of yourself, especially your appearance
  • Unsuccessful; not working out
  • Lacking in effect; pointless

down

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US / daʊn /

UK / daʊn /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Being sad, sick, or unhappy
  • Not operating, working, or functioning as expected
  • adverb
  • In a sitting or lying position
  • Towards or on the ground, floor, or bottom
  • Written or copied onto a piece of paper or book
  • noun
  • A period of play in American Football
  • The soft, smooth hairs that cover a bird's body
  • preposition
  • Along something's path, course, or direction
  • Going from a higher position to a lower position
  • verb
  • To eat or drink very quickly and without stopping

mix

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US / mɪks /

UK / mɪks /

A2
  • noun
  • A combination of more than two things
  • verb
  • To combine two or more things to make one
  • To meet and get along with others, e.g. at a party

annoying

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US / əˈnɔɪɪŋ /

UK / əˈnɔɪɪŋ /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • A little angry; upset
  • verb
  • To make someone angry

total

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US / ˈtəʊtl /

UK / ˈtoʊtl /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Complete
  • noun
  • Whole number or amount of something
  • verb
  • To damage a car beyond repair

sea

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US / /

UK / /

A1
  • noun
  • Very large group of people, similar-looking things
  • Large body of salty water with land around it

lack

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US / læk /

UK / læk /

A2
  • noun
  • The state of not having or not having enough of
  • A shortage of something
  • verb
  • To not have, or not have enough, of something

starter

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US / ˈstɑ:tə(r) /

UK / ˈstɑ:rtə(r) /

A2
  • noun
  • Electric motor for starting an engine
  • First part of a big meal, e.g. soup or salad

people

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US / 'pi:pl /

UK / ˈpipəl /

A1
  • noun
  • Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • Men, Women, Children

about

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US / ə'baʊt /

UK / əˈbaʊt /

A1
  • adverb
  • To be ready to; going to
  • Nearly; approximately; roughly
  • Near; next to; close to
  • In every direction; in the area of
  • preposition
  • Concerning or of (a topic)

suppose

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US / sə'pəʊz /

UK / səˈpoʊz /

A2
  • conjunction
  • What if
  • verb
  • To imagine or guess what might happen

interesting

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US / ˈɪntrəstɪŋ /

UK / ˈɪntrɪstɪŋ, -tərɪstɪŋ, -təˌrɛstɪŋ /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Taking your attention; making you want to know
  • verb
  • To make someone want to know about something
  • To persuade to do, become involved with something

hard

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US / hɑ:d /

UK / hɑː(r)d /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Difficult to do; difficult to understand
  • (Of facts) not able to be misunderstood; clear
  • (Of alcohol) strong
  • Involving or requiring lots of work, effort, care
  • Being full of pain, trouble, and problems
  • Strong
  • (Of edge) clear; sharp
  • Difficult to bend, break or cut; solid
  • adverb
  • With lots of force, power, or impact

portion

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US / 'pɔ:ʃn /

UK / ˈpɔrʃən, ˈpor- /

B1
  • noun
  • Serving of food that is intended for one person
  • Part of something shared that belongs to a whole
  • verb
  • To separate something to divide among people

profit

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US / 'prɒfɪt /

UK / 'prɑ:fɪt /

A2
  • noun
  • Benefit from doing something
  • Money earned from sales, after costs are deducted
  • verb
  • To be a benefit to someone
  • To earn money from something

absolute

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US / ˈæbsəlu:t /

UK / ˈæbsəˌlut /

A2
  • adjecitve
  • Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
  • noun
  • Something that is complete, total, pure, certain

similar

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US / ˈsɪmələ(r) /

UK / ˈsɪməlɚ /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Nearly the same; alike

again

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US / ə'ɡen /

UK / əˈɡɛn /

A1
  • adverb
  • One more time, once more

oscar

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US / 'ɒskə(r) /

UK / 'ɑskər /

B2
  • noun
  • Annual award given in the movie industry

great

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US / ɡreɪt /

UK / ɡret /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Very large in size
  • Very important
  • Very good; fantastic; wonderful
  • adverb
  • Very good; better than before
  • noun
  • Successful and well-admired person

she

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US / ʃɪ /

UK / ʃi /

A1
  • pronoun
  • Female person or animal mentioned before
  • (Refers to female person mentioned before)

serious

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US / ˈsɪəriəs /

UK / ˈsɪriəs /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Giving something great energy or sincerity
  • Needing thought or concentration; important; grave
  • Being sincere about something; not joking

nothing

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US / 'nʌθɪŋ /

UK / ˈnʌθɪŋ /

A1
  • noun
  • Item of little or no value, importance, interest
  • Number or value of zero
  • pronoun
  • Not anything, not a single thing

during

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US / ˈdjʊərɪŋ /

UK / ˈdʊrɪŋ, ˈdjʊr- /

A1
  • preposition
  • At some point in the course of an event or thing

rehash

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US / ri:ˈhæʃ /

UK / riˈhæʃ /

A1
  • noun
  • Old material that is reworked and used again
  • verb
  • To present or use over, with no or few changes

even

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US / 'i:vn /

UK / ˈivən /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Being equal in influence, power, possibility etc.
  • Being divided equally or fairly
  • (Of teams/contest) with similar chances of success
  • Smooth, level, or regular
  • Can be divided by 2; ending in 2, 4, 6, 8, or 0
  • At a regular, equally steady manner
  • Remaining steady and unchanging
  • adverb
  • (When this is surprising) as well; too
  • (Used to compare two things/stress the difference)
  • verb
  • To make something level; to flatten
  • To make something equal

suck

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US / sʌk /

UK / sʌk /

B1
  • noun
  • Drawing of liquid into a tube or hole
  • phrasal verb
  • To trick or deceive someone into doing something
  • verb
  • To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
  • To be very bad, undesirable, or unpleasant
  • To pull or remove something with great power
  • To attract someone; make someone interested
  • To draw into your mouth through a small hole

essentially

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US / ɪˈsenʃəli /

UK / ɪˈsenʃəli /

A2
  • adverb
  • Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)

recipient

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US / rɪ'sɪpɪənt /

UK / rɪˈsɪpiənt /

B2
  • noun
  • Someone who gets or receives something

happen

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US / 'hæpən /

UK / ˈhæpən /

A1
  • verb
  • To take place or occur

arc

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US / ɑ:k /

UK / ɑrk /

B2
  • noun
  • Smoothly curving line or movement
  • verb
  • To bend in a smooth curve

barely

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US / ˈbɛəli /

UK / ˈbɛrli /

A2
  • adverb
  • Only just; just possible

sherman

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US / ˈʃɜːmən /

UK / ˈʃɜrmən /

A1
  • other
  • A peak in the Rocky Mountains in central Colorado (, feet high)

that

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US / ðæt /

UK / ðæt, ðət /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • The person or thing being talked about
  • Used to identify something both the speakers know
  • adverb
  • Used to reinforce adjectives and adverbs
  • To such a degree
  • conjunction
  • Used to connect a noun clause
  • Used to introduce an adverbial clause
  • Used to introduce a noun clause
  • determiner
  • Used as a noun to refer to something
  • pronoun
  • Referring an object far away
  • Used to refer to the relative pronoun ‘which’

enough

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US / ɪˈnʌf /

UK / ɪˈnʌf /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Sufficient to answer the need
  • adverb
  • To a satisfactory degree
  • pronoun
  • Equal to what is needed; as much as required
  • Adequate number or amount

furry

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US / 'fɜ:rɪ /

UK / ˈfə:ri, ˈfʌri /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Covered with a dense coat of fine hairs

like

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US / laɪk /

UK / laɪk /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Being equal in status or kind to something else
  • Similar; the same
  • adverb
  • For example
  • preposition
  • Used as a filler; used to ad emphasis
  • In a way similar to the way something is done
  • Such as; for example
  • verb
  • To want to
  • To find something pleasing; to prefer something

case

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US / keɪs /

UK / kes /

A1
  • noun
  • Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
  • Set of facts about a crime
  • Set of facts about an event
  • Example or instance of something
  • verb
  • To find out about a place, as in planning to steal

depth

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US / depθ /

UK / dɛpθ /

A2
  • noun
  • Distance below a surface

second

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US / 'sekənd /

UK / ˈsɛkənd /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • 2nd; the one following first
  • noun
  • Unit of time; one sixtieth of a minute
  • Short period of time that you wait for someone
  • (Do) soon

number

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US / ˈnʌmbə(r) /

UK / ˈnʌmbɚ /

A1
  • noun
  • Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
  • Particular song or dance performed during a show
  • Total quantity or amount of things
  • verb
  • To put numbers on things
  • To assign a sequence within a group, series, set
  • To claim to be part of a larger group, series, set

racer

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US / 'reɪsə(r) /

UK / ˈresɚ /

B2
  • noun
  • Someone who drives racing cars at high speeds

shoehorn

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US / ˈʃuːhɔːn /

UK / ˈʃuːhɔːrn /

A1
  • noun
  • Device used for easing the foot into a shoe

pathetic

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US / pəˈθetɪk /

UK / pəˈθɛtɪk /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Causing feelings of sadness, pity and sympathy

pompous

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US / ˈpɒmpəs /

UK / ˈpɑmpəs /

B2
  • adjecitve
  • Self-important, often shown in over-formal speech

example

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US / ɪgˈzɑ:mpl /

UK / ɪɡˈzæmpəl /

A1
  • noun
  • Thing, person which represents a category

cease

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US / si:s /

UK / sis /

B1
  • verb
  • To come or bring to an end; stop continuing

honor

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US / 'ɒnə(r) /

UK / ˈɑnɚ /

B2
  • noun
  • Award you get for doing well; prize, title, etc.
  • Chance to do something special; privilege
  • Respect given to someone who is admired
  • Good standing a person has in a community
  • verb
  • To fulfill an agreement
  • To give an award to someone
  • To respect someone or something

ground

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US / graʊnd /

UK / ɡraʊnd /

A1
  • noun
  • Connection of electrical equipment to earth
  • Place where people play particular sports
  • Solid surface of the earth that we stand on
  • verb
  • To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
  • To make loud jarring noise by pressing hard
  • To make sharp or smooth through friction
  • To press together with force making a sound
  • To punish someone by not allowing them to go out
  • To hit the bottom
  • (Of boat) to hit the bottom so it cannot move
  • To prevent a plane from taking off
  • To place the ball over the goal line in rugby

get

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US / ɡet /

UK / ɡɛt /

A1
  • verb
  • To become affected by illness or disease
  • To begin to feel or understand an emotion or idea
  • To send or bring someone or something home, etc.
  • To go somewhere to obtain something
  • To (cause to) do a particular thing
  • To obtain, receive or be given something
  • To currently have
  • To prepare for use
  • To understand something being said or read

what

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US / wɒt /

UK / hwɑt, hwʌt, wɔt, wʌt,hwət, wət /

A1
  • pronoun
  • Thing or things that; the same kind as
  • Used to emphasize something you are about to say
  • adjecitve
  • Used to refer to a particular amount, or number
  • Used to place emphasis on a particular quality
  • adverb
  • To a certain degree
  • determiner
  • Question words used for asking for information
  • exclamation
  • Used to express excitement, shock, or surprise
  • Used to ask people to repeat something they said

fun

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US / fʌn /

UK / fʌn /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Amusing and enjoyable
  • noun
  • Enjoyable or amusing quality or feeling

least

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US / li:st /

UK / list /

A1
  • adverb
  • In the smallest or lowest way
  • noun
  • Something that is of the lowest or smallest degree

threat

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US / θret /

UK / θrɛt /

A2
  • noun
  • Warning of probable trouble
  • A warning that you may be harmed

adore

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US / ə'dɔ:(r) /

UK / əˈdɔr, əˈdor /

B2
  • verb
  • To love very much; to give honor to

hate

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US / heɪt /

UK / het /

A1
  • noun
  • Severe, deep sense of dislike or anger
  • An object that you hate
  • verb
  • To have a very strong feeling of dislike for

contrast

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US / 'kɒntrɑ:st /

UK / ˈkɑ:ntræst /

A2
  • noun
  • Comparison that shows obvious differences
  • Difference in light and dark in photos, etc.
  • verb
  • To compare; to show clear, obvious differences

paint

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US / peɪnt /

UK / pent /

A1
  • noun
  • Colored liquid you apply with a brush
  • verb
  • To make a picture with colored liquids
  • To describe as
  • To apply a color, oil or sealant with a brush

backbone

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US / 'bækbəʊn /

UK / ˈbækˌbon /

B2
  • noun
  • Strength and determination

only

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US / ˈəunli /

UK / ˈonli /

A1
  • adverb
  • Just one; just that amount or thing; not more than
  • Not very important or serious
  • Just that type of thing, person
  • Short time ago; not before a certain time
  • conjunction
  • Except; but

any

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US / 'enɪ /

UK / ˈɛni /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • One, or some, no matter which
  • pronoun
  • One (thing) of many; some

hike

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US / haɪk /

UK / haɪk /

B1
  • noun
  • Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
  • A long walk in mountains, etc. for exercise
  • Long walk, often in a rural area, for exercise
  • verb
  • To make a large and unexpected increase in a price
  • To take a long walk in mountains etc. for exercise

egoistic

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US / ˌeɡəʊ'ɪstɪk /

UK / ˌeɡoʊ'ɪstɪk /

C2
  • adjecitve
  • Caring only about yourself and your own needs

two

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US / tu: /

UK / tu /

A1
  • number
  • 2

extinct

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US / ɪkˈstɪŋkt /

UK / ɪkˈstɪŋkt /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • (Of animal, etc.) having died out; with none left
  • (E.g. of volcano) not active

and

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US / ənd /

UK / ənd, ən,ænd /

A1
  • conjunction
  • Used to refer to two or more things
  • Plus; in addition; on top of that
  • Used to introduce an action that follows another

cartoon

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US / kɑ:'tu:n /

UK / kɑrˈtun /

B1
  • noun
  • Drawing or illustration meant to make you laugh
  • (Children's) TV show made of moving drawings

bee

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US / bi: /

UK / bi /

B1
  • noun
  • Gathering to perform activities and tasks together
  • Black and yellow insect that makes honey

money

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US / 'mʌnɪ /

UK / ˈmʌni /

A1
  • noun
  • Coins or notes we use to pay for things

invader

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US / ɪnˈveɪdə(r) /

UK / ɪnˈvedɚ /

B1
  • noun
  • Someone who enters to cause harm

mess

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US / mes /

UK / mɛs /

A2
  • noun
  • Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
  • verb
  • To make something untidy or dirty

animate

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US / 'ænɪmeɪt /

UK / ˈænəˌmet /

B2
  • verb
  • To give life, energy, or motion to something

dive

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US / daɪv /

UK / daɪv /

B1
  • noun
  • Restaurant, bar or club with a bad reputation
  • Rapid fall through air
  • A jump into water head-first from a high place
  • Rapid fall in the value or price of something
  • verb
  • To swim deep under water with an air supply
  • To rapid fall through air
  • To jump into water head-first
  • (Of prices) to rapidly fall

from

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US / frəm /

UK / frʌm, frɑm,frəm /

A1
  • preposition
  • Starting at a particular place, time or level

major

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US / 'meɪdʒə(r) /

UK / ˈmedʒɚ /

A2
  • adjecitve
  • Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
  • Important, serious, or large in scope, size
  • noun
  • High-ranking officer in the army
  • Main subject you study at university
  • verb
  • To study a particular subject at university

fame

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US / feɪm /

UK / fem /

B1
  • noun
  • (Person, thing) being well-known by many people

trait

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US / treɪt /

UK / tret /

C2
  • noun
  • A particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behavior

finally

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US / ˈfaɪnəli /

UK / ˈfaɪnəli /

A1
  • adverb
  • used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
  • After a long time or some difficulty

guy

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US / ɡaɪ /

UK / ɡaɪ /

A1
  • noun
  • Man; boy; any person

meet

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US / mi:t /

UK / mit /

A1
  • noun
  • Sporting competition e.g. swimming
  • verb
  • To provide something that is necessary
  • To come together at a certain time or place

rest

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US / rest /

UK / rɛst /

A1
  • noun
  • Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
  • State in which there is a lack of motion
  • Part of something remaining after some was used
  • verb
  • To stop working or avoid activity to recover
  • (Of dead person) to lie in a grave
  • To lean, support or place something against
  • To not be tired because you had enough sleep

another

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US / əˈnʌðə(r) /

UK / əˈnʌðɚ /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • One more, but not this
  • determiner
  • One more added
  • pronoun
  • One more (thing)

diva

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US / 'di:və /

UK / 'di:və /

C1
  • noun
  • Female operatic star

proof

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US / pru:f /

UK / pruf /

A2
  • noun
  • Act of showing that something exists or is true
  • Version of a document to be checked for errors
  • Special coating that protects something
  • Something which shows that something else is true
  • verb
  • To read a written work to check for mistakes
  • To protect by painting on a special coating

where

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US / hwɛə /

UK / hwɛr, wɛr /

A1
  • conjunction
  • At or in the place which
  • In whatever place
  • pronoun
  • Word you use to ask the location of something

rather

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US / 'rɑ:ðə(r) /

UK / ˈræðɚ, ˈrɑðɚ /

A1
  • adverb
  • Somewhat; fairly; not that much

pose

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US / pəʊz /

UK / poʊz /

B1
  • noun
  • False behavior to gain respect or liking
  • verb
  • To be or exist as (a problem, threat etc.)
  • To suggest an idea, question or solution
  • To sit or stand while being painted or drawn
  • To put someone in a position to be photographed

stack

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US / stæk /

UK / stæk /

B1
  • noun
  • A large number or amount of something
  • Large tube through which smoke exits a building
  • verb
  • To arrange cards in a certain order, to cheat
  • To put one thing on top of another, e.g. boxes

most

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US / məʊst /

UK / most /

A1
  • adverb
  • Very; extremely
  • Greatest possible degree
  • pronoun
  • Nearly all of something

sometimes

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US / ˈsʌmtaɪmz /

UK / ˈsʌmˌtaɪmz /

A1
  • adverb
  • Only at certain times; occasionally

kung

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US / kʌŋ /

UK / /

A1
  • verb

effort

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US / ˈefət /

UK / ˈɛfət /

A2
  • noun
  • Amount of work used trying to do something

hurt

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US / hɜ:t /

UK / hɚt /

A1
  • noun
  • Mental, emotional, or physical pain
  • verb
  • To cause pain, damage or injury

flat

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US / flæt /

UK / flæt /

A2
  • adjecitve
  • Level; even; without curves or bumps
  • Lifeless; lacking energy or vitality
  • adverb
  • In a certain, direct or absolute manner
  • Against a surface without lifting or curving away
  • noun
  • Apartment; set of rooms for living in
  • The smooth or level part of something
  • Musical tone lower than another by a small degree
  • verb
  • To share an apartment with someone

leave

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US / li:v /

UK / liv /

A1
  • noun
  • Permission to do something
  • Vacation time; time off work
  • verb
  • To go away from; depart
  • To gift property to someone after you die
  • To allow something to continue happening
  • To let something remain unused or available
  • To let something or someone remain somewhere

anything

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US / ˈeniθɪŋ /

UK / ˈɛniˌθɪŋ /

A1
  • pronoun
  • A thing of any kind

far

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US / fɑ:(r) /

UK / fɑr /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • A long way away
  • Being a long way away
  • adverb
  • To a large degree or extent

completely

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US / kəmˈpli:tli /

UK / kəmˈpliːtli /

A1
  • adverb
  • In every way or as much as possible

until

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US / ənˈtɪl /

UK / ʌnˈtɪl /

A1
  • conjunction
  • Up to; to a time when something happens
  • preposition
  • Before (a specific time)

throughout

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US / θru:ˈaʊt /

UK / θruˈaʊt /

A2
  • adverb
  • From the beginning of something until the end
  • preposition
  • Over/across an entire place/thing; in every part

certainly

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US / ˈsə:tnli /

UK / ˈsɚtnli /

A1
  • adverb
  • Sure; of course

kid

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US / kɪd /

UK / kɪd /

A2
  • adjecitve
  • Made from young goat skin
  • noun
  • Child or young person
  • Young goat
  • verb
  • To make fun of someone in a gentle way; to tease

storyline

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US / ˈstɔ:rilaɪn /

UK / ˈstɔːrilaɪn /

B1
  • noun
  • The plot of a book or play or film

real

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US / rɪəl /

UK / ˈriəl, ril /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Actually existing or happening, not imagined
  • Being important or special

familiar

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US / fəˈmɪliə(r) /

UK / fəˈmɪljɚ /

A2
  • adjecitve
  • Well-known or easily recognized

lot

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US / lɒt /

UK / lɑt /

A1
  • noun
  • What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • A group of people seen together
  • Item for sale at an auction
  • Small area of land used for a purpose e.g. parking

hope

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US / həʊp /

UK / hop /

A1
  • noun
  • When you wish something will happen; what you wish
  • verb
  • To expect and want something to happen

something

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US / ˈsʌmθɪŋ /

UK / ˈsʌmθɪŋ /

A1
  • adverb
  • In some degree or measure
  • noun
  • a person or thing of some value or consequence
  • pronoun
  • Thing that is not yet known or named
  • Approximately

narcissist

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US / nɑ:'sɪsɪst /

UK / nɑ:'sɪsɪst /

C2
  • noun
  • Someone in love with themselves

think

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US / θɪŋk /

UK / θɪŋk /

A1
  • verb
  • To have an idea about something without certainty
  • To have an idea, opinion or belief about something

forever

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US / fər'evə(r) /

UK / fɔrˈɛvɚ, fə- /

B1
  • adverb
  • For all future time; in the future

front

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US / frʌnt /

UK / frʌnt /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Opposite of back; the forward part of an object
  • noun
  • Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
  • Area where fighting in a war is happening
  • Place where air of different temperatures meets
  • verb
  • To have the forward part facing something
  • To lead a group of people, usually a band

come

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US / kʌm /

UK / kʌm /

A1
  • verb
  • To arrive at a place
  • (Of mail) to be delivered
  • To move toward someone; go with someone
  • To reach a certain point or state

plenty

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US / 'plentɪ /

UK / ˈplɛnti /

A2
  • pronoun
  • When there is not too little of something; a lot

out

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US / aʊt /

UK / aʊt /

A1
  • adverb
  • No longer stylish (e.g. fashion)
  • Away from home, business, or the usual place
  • In a direction/movement away from inside or center
  • noun
  • Act when a batter cannot continue playing
  • verb
  • To tell people a secret

adopt

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US / əˈdɒpt /

UK / əˈdɑ:pt /

A2
  • verb
  • To legally take a child into your family
  • To take on responsibility for something

particular

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US / pəˈtɪkjələ(r) /

UK / pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ, pəˈtɪk- /

B2
  • adjecitve
  • One specific (one)
  • Having firm ideas about what is desirable
  • Being special or more than is typical

put

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US / pʊt /

UK / pʊt /

A1
  • phrasal verb
  • to make a light stop shining by pressing or moving a switch
  • verb
  • To move or place a thing in a particular position
  • To rate something in importance or value
  • To write or say something in a certain manner

dozen

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US / ˈdʌzn /

UK / ˈdʌzən /

A2
  • noun
  • 12 people or things

animation

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US / ˌænɪˈmeɪʃn /

UK / ˌænəˈmeʃən /

B2
  • noun
  • Movie with drawn characters

pretty

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US / 'prɪtɪ /

UK / ˈprɪti /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • adverb
  • Very; to a great degree

largely

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US / ˈlɑ:dʒli /

UK / ˈlɑ:rdʒli /

A2
  • adverb
  • In large part; mainly or chiefly

very

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US / 'verɪ /

UK / ˈvɛri /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Concerning a large degree or amount
  • adverb
  • A lot; much; many
  • Used to stress or emphasize a noun

spot

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US / spɒt /

UK / spɑt /

A2
  • noun
  • A certain place or area
  • A difficult time; awkward situation
  • Place or ranking on a list
  • A small amount of (substance help hard work etc.)
  • Mark caused by a drop of liquid, food, etc.
  • verb
  • To see someone or something by chance

way

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US / weɪ /

UK / we /

A1
  • adverb
  • Used to emphasize the amount of something
  • noun
  • Particular aspect of something being thought about
  • One of various choices that could be made
  • Particular existing condition or state
  • (Often long) distance or length of time
  • How something is done
  • Route to go to a place
  • Small street
  • Usual behavior, emotions or habits of someone

department

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US / dɪˈpɑ:tmənt /

UK / dɪˈpɑ:rtmənt /

A2
  • noun
  • Division of a larger part or organization

shadow

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US / 'ʃædəʊ /

UK / ˈʃædo /

A2
  • noun
  • Person who follows another person to observe them
  • Area of darkness that is caused by blocked light
  • verb
  • To cover something with shade
  • To secretly follow a person

general

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US / 'dʒenrəl /

UK / ˈdʒɛnərəl /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Widespread, normal or usual
  • noun
  • Top ranked officer in the army

wipe

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US / waɪp /

UK / waɪp /

A2
  • noun
  • Act to clean or dry something with a cloth
  • verb
  • To clean or dry something with a cloth
  • To spread a liquid on something

work

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US / wɜ:k /

UK / wɚk /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Activity completed in order to make money
  • noun
  • The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • Everything created by an author, artist, musician
  • Activity you do in order to make money
  • Place of employment
  • Final product or result of a some labor or effort
  • verb
  • To bring into a specific state of success
  • To be functioning properly, e.g. a car
  • To do your job in your company or workplace
  • To make an effort to do something
  • To operate a machine or device

regardless

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US / rɪˈgɑ:dləs /

UK / rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs /

A2
  • adverb
  • Without being affected or concerned by something

honestly

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US / ˈɒnɪstli /

UK / ˈɑnɪstli /

A2
  • adverb
  • With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you

someday

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US / 'sʌmdeɪ /

UK / 'sʌmˌdeɪ /

C2
  • adverb
  • At some unspecified time in the future

intimidate

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US / ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt /

UK / ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdet /

B2
  • verb
  • To make someone feel afraid

characterization

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US / ˌkærəktəraɪˈzeɪʃn /

UK / ˌkærəktəraɪ'zeɪʃn /

A2
  • noun
  • The way someone or something is described

exaggerate

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US / ɪgˈzædʒəreɪt /

UK / ɪgˈzædʒəreɪt /

B1
  • verb
  • To makes things seem more extreme than reality

loathe

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US / ləʊð /

UK / loð /

B2
  • verb
  • To dislike someone or something greatly; detest

slight

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US / slaɪt /

UK / slaɪt /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Small (amount, quality)
  • Appearing thin, delicate and physically weak
  • noun
  • Rude and disrepectful treatment
  • verb
  • To ignore or treat rudely and with no respect

bounce

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US / baʊns /

UK / baʊns /

B1
  • noun
  • A person's energy or confidence
  • Quality causing a person's hair to appear healthy
  • verb
  • To move around energetically, playfully
  • To forcibly remove a person from a bar, nightclub
  • (Of check) to be rejected due to inadequate funds
  • To strike a surface and rapidly change direction
  • To move energetically in an up and down motion

movie

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US / ˈmu:vi /

UK / ˈmuvi /

A1
  • noun
  • Motion picture; film

doom

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US / du:m /

UK / dum /

B2
  • noun
  • Certain of the failure or destruction of
  • Very bad, unhappy future event or situation
  • verb
  • To make failure, defeat or death certain for

compelling

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US / kəmˈpelɪŋ /

UK / kəmˈpɛlɪŋ /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Making you do, believe something; persuasive
  • verb
  • To force someone to do something

template

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US / 'templeɪt /

UK / ˈtɛmplɪt /

B2
  • noun
  • Shape that is used as a pattern to make something
  • Something used as a model to produce many copies

crowd

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US / kraʊd /

UK / kraʊd /

A2
  • noun
  • Large group of people together in one place
  • verb
  • To force too many things, people into
  • (Lots of people) to meet together in one place

chance

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US / tʃɑ:ns /

UK / tʃæns /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Happening by luck; not planned
  • Taking a risk to try something
  • noun
  • The way something happens without planning
  • An opportunity; favorable circumstances, situation
  • The possibility that something will happen
  • verb
  • To occur just through luck; happen
  • To take a risk to try something

look

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US / lʊk /

UK / lʊk /

A1
  • noun
  • Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
  • Particular style of dress, clothes, or appearance
  • The way someone, something appears to be
  • Act of searching for or examining something
  • verb
  • To appear to be; seem

hold

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US / həʊld /

UK / hold /

A1
  • noun
  • Section of a ship or plane used for storing things
  • Influence or power held over someone
  • Place of support for hands or feet when climbing
  • verb
  • To agree to keep something for someone
  • To have the capacity to support/contain something
  • To control an area and protect it from attack
  • To not allow someone to leave a place
  • To cause an event to happen at a place or time
  • To use hands or arms to carry or keep something
  • To have a specific quality or property
  • To keep an image, belief or feeling in your mind
  • To have or own something
  • To wait before being able to talk on the phone
  • To limit the movement of someone in a sport

both

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US / bəuθ /

UK / boθ /

A1
  • determiner
  • Used to refer to two things at the same time
  • pronoun
  • Used to refer to two things at the same time

mill

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US / mɪl /

UK / mɪl /

A2
  • noun
  • Factory for making flour, steel, etc.
  • Kitchen tool used for grinding coffee, pepper etc.
  • verb
  • To make grain into flour with a machine
  • To grind into smaller pieces using a mill

all

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US / ɔ:l /

UK / ɔl /

A1
  • adverb
  • Completely; totally
  • determiner
  • Being every one of something
  • pronoun
  • 100% of something; the complete amount

semblance

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US / ˈsembləns /

UK / ˈsɛmbləns /

C1
  • noun
  • Outward appearance

main

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US / meɪn /

UK / men /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Most important; most often used

lino

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US / ˈlaɪnəʊ /

UK / ˈlaɪnoʊ /

C1
  • noun
  • Shiny material used to cover floors and counters; linoleum

design

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US / dɪˈzaɪn /

UK / dɪˈzaɪn /

A1
  • noun
  • The way something is planned, to fulfill a purpose
  • verb
  • To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
  • To think of a plan

who

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US / hu: /

UK / hu /

A1
  • pronoun
  • Which person
  • Used to introduce information about people

feature

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US / 'fi:tʃə(r) /

UK / ˈfitʃɚ /

A2
  • adjecitve
  • Main; important
  • noun
  • Special report in a magazine or paper
  • Distinctive or important point of something
  • verb
  • To highlight or give special importance to

society

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US / sə'saɪətɪ /

UK / səˈsaɪɪti /

A2
  • noun
  • A group who meet to share values or interests
  • Group of people living together
  • Upper class of a community

anger

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US / ˈæŋgə(r) /

UK / ˈæŋɡɚ /

A2
  • noun
  • Feelings of being upset, mad or annoyed
  • A strong feeling we can get if we think we're being treated badly
  • verb
  • To make someone mad, upset, or annoyed

list

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US / lɪst /

UK / lɪst /

A1
  • noun
  • Lean of a boat to one side
  • Series of written names, words or numbers
  • verb
  • To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
  • To present for sale for a specific price
  • To write a series of names, words, or numbers

lola

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US / ˈloʊlə /

UK / /

A1
  • noun
  • A grandmother.

change

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US / tʃeɪndʒ /

UK / tʃendʒ /

A1
  • noun
  • Exchange of one set of clothes for another
  • Money in the form of coins instead of paper
  • Money returned after giving too much
  • Act of making or becoming something else
  • verb
  • To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • To exchange one kind of money for another
  • To replace something with another thing
  • To make or become something else
  • To go from one train, bus, etc. and go to another

they

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US / ðeɪ /

UK / ðe /

A1
  • pronoun
  • Two or more people, animals, or things

death

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US / deθ /

UK / dɛθ /

A2
  • noun
  • When someone dies; the end of life

their

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US / ðɛː /

UK / ðer /

A1
  • determiner
  • Belonging to them

miss

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US / mɪs /

UK / mɪs /

A1
  • noun
  • Action of not hitting something or someone
  • Form of address to unmarried girl or woman
  • verb
  • To be absent
  • To fail to hit something e.g. a ball
  • To do without something
  • To fail to see or sense something
  • To fail to understand someone's message
  • To be too late to ride on something e.g. train
  • To feel you want to see someone who is not there

between

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US / bɪˈtwi:n /

UK / bɪˈtwin /

A1
  • preposition
  • From one person, thing, or place, to another
  • In the space that separates two objects
  • Among two or more people who share something

nonsensical

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US / nɒnˈsensɪkl /

UK / nɑnˈsɛnsɪkəl /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Making no sense; having no reason

bit

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US / bɪt /

UK / bɪt /

A1
  • noun
  • Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • Small piece of something
  • verb
  • (E.g. of fish) to take bait and be caught

take

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US / teɪk /

UK / tek /

A1
  • noun
  • Filming of a single scene for TV or the movies
  • verb
  • To accept something that is offered
  • To use a method of traveling, e.g. a bus or train
  • To use a camera to make (a photo)
  • To pick up something and go away with it
  • To study a subject in school
  • To attempt to pass (an exam)
  • To require a certain amount of time, money, space

indistinguishable

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US / ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋgwɪʃəbl /

UK / ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbəl /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Exactly alike; not able to be seen as different

rumpelstiltskin

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US / ˌrʌmpəlˈstɪltskɪn /

UK / ˌrʌmpəlˈstɪltskɪn /

A1
  • other
  • A dwarf in one of the fairy stories of the brothers Grimm; tells a woman he will not hold her to a p

fairy

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US / 'feərɪ /

UK / ˈfɛri /

B1
  • noun
  • Small imaginary being that can do magic

show

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US / ʃəʊ /

UK / ʃo /

A1
  • noun
  • False display of love, emotion or action
  • An event for displaying or promoting goods
  • Play, opera or theater production
  • Presentation that is broadcast on TV or radio
  • verb
  • To be easily seen or displayed
  • To display your emotions or feelings
  • To let someone see something; display
  • To explain or teach how something is done
  • To lead someone somewhere; point them to something
  • To prove something to be true, correct
  • To reveal or allow something to be seen

butt

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US / bʌt /

UK / bʌt /

B2
  • noun
  • (Informal) fleshy part of your body you sit on
  • verb
  • To share a boundary by being next to

else

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US / els /

UK / ɛls /

A1
  • adverb
  • Otherwise; if you fail to
  • (Of person place thing etc.) besides; in addition

head

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US / hed /

UK / hɛd /

A1
  • noun
  • Counter for the number of cattle
  • Natural mental ability or intelligence
  • Leader or person with the greatest authority
  • Mind; mental ability; mental state
  • Side of a coin with a head on it
  • Top part of your body with eyes and a mouth
  • Starting point of something, e.g. a river
  • verb
  • To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • To be first or at the front or top (e.g. a list)
  • To travel or move toward a particular place; To go in a particular direction
  • To become the leader of something
  • To lead or be responsible for something

much

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US / mʌtʃ /

UK / mʌtʃ /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Very; to a high level or degree
  • adverb
  • A lot; large amount; a high degree of
  • Nearly; basically
  • On many occasions; often
  • noun
  • A large amount; a great quantity

attitude

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US / ˈætitju:d /

UK / ˈætɪˌtud, -ˌtjud /

A2
  • noun
  • Way you act, think and feel about something

smart

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US / smɑ:t /

UK / smɑ:rt /

A2
  • adjecitve
  • Fashionable; well-dressed; well-groomed
  • Looking clean, neat and stylish
  • (Of phones, weapons) with clever features
  • Associated with rich, popular and stylish people
  • Clever; with intelligence
  • adverb
  • Energetic or quick in motion or movement
  • In a clever way; with intelligence
  • noun
  • Feeling of being hurt and upset
  • Sharp, burning pain
  • verb
  • To feel hurt or upset
  • To hurt with an unexpected sharp or burning pain

earth

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US / ɜ:θ /

UK / ɚθ /

A1
  • noun
  • Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
  • The planet we live on
  • Soil in which we grow plants

arrest

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US / əˈrest /

UK / əˈrɛst /

A1
  • noun
  • Act of catching people who committed crimes
  • verb
  • To attract someone's attention and hold interest
  • (Police) to catch and keep criminals
  • To stop or slow something that is happening

eight

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US / eɪt /

UK / et /

A1
  • number
  • 8

exploit

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US / ɪk'splɔɪt /

UK / ɪkˈsplɔɪt /

B1
  • noun
  • Personal journey or series of events
  • verb
  • To selfishly take advantage of or treat badly
  • To use something in a very effective manner

sorry

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US / ˈsɒri /

UK / ˈsɑ:ri /

A1
  • exclamation
  • What you say to admit you were wrong
  • adjecitve
  • Causing others to feel pity; poor
  • Feeling regret or sympathy about wrong thing

send

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US / send /

UK / sɛnd /

A1
  • verb
  • To cause to behave or respond in a particular way
  • To cause mail or packages to go to another place
  • To move something quickly in a particular way
  • To give information or greetings to someone

idolize

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US / 'aɪdəlaɪz /

UK / 'aɪdəlaɪz /

A1
  • verb
  • To love unquestionably, often to excess

arch

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US / ɑ:tʃ /

UK / ɑ:rtʃ /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Chief; the most important or typical (of a type)
  • noun
  • Curved part of a structure (e.g. on a bridge)

unique

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US / jʊ'ni:k /

UK / juˈnik /

A2
  • adjecitve
  • Unlike other things; being the only one like it

spirit

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US / 'spɪrɪt /

UK / ˈspɪrɪt /

A2
  • noun
  • Person's strong determination or attitude
  • Unique qualities of person, place, or time
  • Part of a person thought to be moved by religion
  • Appearance or sense of a dead person
  • verb
  • To take someone away as if by magic

wonder

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US / 'wʌndə(r) /

UK / ˈwʌndɚ /

A1
  • noun
  • Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
  • verb
  • To feel curious about something
  • To think or consider about something over time

within

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US / wɪˈðɪn /

UK / wɪðˈɪn, wɪθ- /

A1
  • adverb
  • Inside the limits of an area, time or range
  • preposition
  • From the inside of something

corrupt

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US / kə'rʌpt /

UK / kəˈrʌpt /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Being damaged or spoiled
  • Misusing power, as by taking bribes, to get rich
  • verb
  • To persuade someone to act illegal or immorally
  • To cause to become damaged or spoiled
  • To lack integrity or be dishonest

though

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US / ðəu /

UK / ðo /

A1
  • adverb
  • Although, despite the fact that

personality

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US / ˌpɜ:səˈnæləti /

UK / ˌpɚsəˈnælɪti /

A2
  • noun
  • Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
  • Person who is famous; celebrity

start

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US / stɑ:t /

UK / stɑrt /

A1
  • noun
  • First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • First opportunity to achieve something, e.g. a job
  • Sudden action or movement because you are scared
  • other
  • Beginning of something in place or time
  • verb
  • To do, be or happen for the first time; begin
  • To turn something on

laugh

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US / lɑ:f /

UK / læf, lɑf /

A1
  • noun
  • Happy noise you make when something is funny
  • verb
  • To make a happy sound when something is funny

delve

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US / delv /

UK / delv /

C1
  • verb
  • To search, especially as if by digging, in order to find a thing or information

fact

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US / fækt /

UK / fækt /

A1
  • noun
  • Something that is known or proved to be true

for

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US / fə(r) /

UK / fɔr,fə /

A1
  • preposition
  • Used to show the purpose, or need of something

fortune

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US / 'fɔ:tʃu:n /

UK / ˈfɔrtʃən /

B1
  • noun
  • What might happen to you in the future
  • Chance or luck, particularly good luck
  • Very large amount of money

short

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US / ʃɔ:t /

UK / ʃɔrt /

A1
  • adverb
  • Less than what is needed
  • Suddenly stopping what you are saying or doing
  • verb
  • (Of electric circuit) to spark because faulty
  • adjecitve
  • Measuring a small distance
  • Happening for a small amount of time
  • Unfriendly or rude

eighth

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US / eɪtθ /

UK / etθ, eθ /

A1
  • noun
  • 8th

evolve

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US / ɪ'vɒlv /

UK / ɪˈvɑlv /

B1
  • verb
  • To develop certain features
  • To develop or change slowly over time
  • To slowly change or develop into something better

time

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US / taɪm /

UK / taɪm /

A1
  • noun
  • Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • Point as shown on a clock, e.g. 3 p.m
  • Number of hours, minutes needed to do something
  • Occasion when something happens
  • Period or occasion that something occurred
  • Period in history or the past
  • Something measured in minutes, hours, days, etc.
  • How long an event takes; duration
  • verb
  • To check speed at which music is performed
  • To choose a specific moment to do something
  • To measure how long an event takes, e.g. a race
  • To schedule something to occur at a specific moment

set

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US / set /

UK / sɛt /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Prepared for something; ready
  • noun
  • Complete group of something
  • Place where a television show or movie is filmed
  • Group of games in a tennis match
  • Device that receives radio or television signals
  • verb
  • To make a clock state or ring at a particular time
  • To decide upon or choose something
  • To make something ready for use (e.g. table)
  • To decide on a price for something
  • To become hard (of glue, concrete etc.)
  • To be located in a specific place or time
  • To put (e.g. a vase) down carefully in a place
  • To put someone in a certain condition or state
  • (Of the sun) to go lower than the horizon

quality

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US / 'kwɒlətɪ /

UK / ˈkwɑlɪti /

A2
  • noun
  • Feature associated with someone or something
  • High level of worth or excellence

relegate

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US / ˈrelɪgeɪt /

UK / ˈrɛlɪˌɡet /

C1
  • verb
  • To place in a less important place or position
  • To put a team in a lower league when they lose

through

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US / θru: /

UK / θru /

A2
  • adjecitve
  • having finished using or doing something
  • adverb
  • From the beginning of something until the end
  • preposition
  • Over, in, across an entire thing or place
  • Allowing you to pass between, or to
  • By a particular way or process; by the use of

border

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US / 'bɔ:də(r) /

UK / ˈbɔrdɚ /

A2
  • noun
  • Outer part or edge of something
  • Line separating one country, state from another
  • verb
  • To be right next to another country or state
  • To form the edge of something
  • To form the edge of (road, etc.)

fond

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US / fɒnd /

UK / fɑ:nd /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Happy and loving; To like someone or something very much

well

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US / wel /

UK / wɛl /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Being in a fortunate, good condition or state
  • Healthy and in good condition
  • adverb
  • In an acceptable, proper, or successful manner
  • In a complete, total, or full manner
  • A great and considerable degree
  • In a successful way, in a good or satisfactory way
  • exclamation
  • Used to begin or continue a particular statement
  • Used to show you want to start saying something
  • Used to express that you are waiting for a reply
  • You say this to change the topic of a conversation
  • Used to indicate you are making a final remark
  • noun
  • Long deep hole in the ground to get water
  • verb
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  • How pathetic.
  • Now stand still so I won't make a mess.
  • DreamWorks Animation.
  • While they've created some great and memorable villains throughout the dozens and dozens of films they've made, they've also given us some villains that we aren't as fond of.
  • Today we've narrowed our picks down to what we consider the eight absolute worst.
  • Whether they were generic, annoying, unintimidating, or all three, these are the villains we could do without.
  • I'm Keith Enosi with WickedBinge, and this is the worst DreamWorks villains and why they suck.
  • Starting us off in eighth place, we have Prince Charming from Shrek the Third.
  • While Prince Charming might have had a major role in the best film out of the entire Shrek franchise, he's also unfortunately the main antagonist in the series' worst film.
  • That already is enough to make us consider him the worst villain in the series, but even when you look at his character within the film, he doesn't stack up against the likes of Farquaad, the Fairy Godmother, nor even Rumpelstiltskin.
  • Charming's main flaw as a villain is that he's incompetent.
  • Most of the other characters in the film see him as the butt of a joke and rarely take him seriously.
  • Someday, you'll be sorry.
  • When even Pinocchio is messing with you, it kind of undersells the idea that you pose a real threat to anyone in the film.
  • Prince Charming is also hurt by the fact that he's a villain we've already seen in the series.
  • To be completely honest, Charming was also a pretty flat character in the second film, but he had the furry godmother to work off of, which made him both funnier and more compelling as a villain.
  • But as the main villain, with no other characters to bounce off of, he falls short.
  • We also have to say that his plan is far from a well thought out one.
  • He arranges a play that will feature the death of Shrek, once and for all cementing himself as the hero of the story and Shrek as the villain.
  • However, by this point in the series, the people of Far, Far Away adore Shrek and simultaneously loathe Charming.
  • We get that this prince is full of himself and is a total narcissist, but this feels too goofy even for him.
  • We've given Charming a pretty bad ride up here, so you might be wondering why exactly he's only at this spot on the list.
  • Well, even though he's the worst villain of this franchise, he at least had a fun appearance in Shrek II.
  • That's one worthwhile film this character was featured in, and that's something that cannot be said for any of the other villains we'll be discussing today.
  • Overall, Charming here is proof that sometimes an evil sidekick should stick to that role, and only that role.
  • As bad as Charming is, there's at least a semblance of creativity to his character arc and evil plan.
  • That cannot be said for the next villain, Makunga.
  • Originating from the second Madagascar flick, Makunga is a manipulative lion who wants to become the alpha member of the pack.
  • Sounds a little familiar?
  • It probably does, because it's not too far off from being Scar's plan in The Lion King.
  • It is that sense of unoriginality that puts Makunga into this spot on our list.
  • Makunga is essentially indistinguishable from Scar.
  • From his personality to his plan, the two are basically one and the same.
  • But while Scar was intimidating and scary, Makunga is anything but.
  • He's far too goofy to take seriously, with even the other characters having trouble seeing him as a threat.
  • If he turned out to be a rehash of Scar, but was genuinely dangerous, his character wouldn't be as bad.
  • Unfortunately, this character being primarily played for laughs dooms this character to forever be stuck in Scar's shadow.
  • I think this would go very nicely for me when I go out hiking.
  • Makunga's a villain as unoriginal as he is scary, and that's why he ends up on this list.
  • The only thing that saves him from a worse position is that there are plenty of other Dreamworks antagonists who have him beat in the bland department.
  • Now, if Makunga was harder to take seriously, you haven't seen anything until you meet Galaxar from Monsters vs. Aliens.
  • Galaxar is an alien bent on wiping out all life on Earth and repopulating it with his own extinct species.
  • That actually sounds like an intriguing motivation for a villain.
  • But, unfortunately for Galaxar, the film uses him as a tool for more laughs and little else.
  • In a movie already full of wacky and weird characters, Galaxar could have been an effective way of grounding the movie.
  • Had he been a more serious and darker character, he would have served as an interesting contrast to the colorful monsters he goes up against.
  • Instead, he's little more than another loud mouthed and exaggerated character in a movie already full of them.
  • It leaves us with a villain who just gets lost in the crowd of characters rather than standing out.
  • For example, would you like to know why he wiped out his entire species?
  • Why?
  • It's because his wife wanted kids, of course!
  • Again, this would have been a great opportunity to give Galaxar a genuine emotional core and make him a villain even more interesting than the heroes.
  • Sadly, what we get is a bad guy who's just as bland as his arch enemies.
  • In a nutshell, Galaxar is a giant example of wasted potential and is as bland a villain as the monsters are heroes.
  • Galaxar might have been a little generic at times, but our next villain takes that to a whole new level.
  • Earning that honor is Miss Grunion from Mr. Peabody and Sherman.
  • When we say this villain is generic, know that we aren't joking.
  • Grunion is your average mean spirited teacher we've seen in countless animated movies and TV shows.
  • She holds nothing but anger for both Peabody and Sherman.
  • In particular, she wants to see Mr. Peabody arrested and plans on sending Sherman to an orphanage.
  • A dog should never have been allowed to adopt a boy in the first place.
  • Why does she dislike them so much?
  • I don't know.
  • Your guess is as good as ours.
  • While Galaxor had a somewhat
  • Interesting backstory to set him apart from most other characters that fit the whole evil alien invader template.
  • There's truly nothing that makes Grunion different from other antagonist teachers and guardians in cartoons.
  • She doesn't have an interesting backstory.
  • She doesn't go through a unique character arc.
  • Nothing.
  • The brief description of her character we gave you is pretty much all there is to her.
  • Nothing more.
  • Nothing less.
  • The only thing that gets Miss Grunion a leg above the remaining characters on this list is that most of them are even more generic than she is.
  • If it doesn't say something about the quality of the forthcoming characters, or lack thereof, we don't know what would.
  • Speaking of bland and uninspiring villains, let's take a trip to the ant hill for the next vile villain, General Mandible from Dreamworks' first CG animated film, Ants.
  • The head of the Queen's army and one of the strongest ants to come out of the colony, Mandible is your average army general gone bad.
  • He hates the weak, craves power, and has an aura of charisma to him.
  • You know the rest.
  • He's a bland villain, like we said, but that would be a little more forgivable if he were at least effective.
  • Mandible is the general, after all, so you'd expect him to be a little threatening.
  • Sadly for him, that is not the case, and it's not just because he's an ant.
  • For starters, Mandible's plan makes no sense.
  • His main mission is to wipe out all of the weak ants in the colony, leaving only the strong to survive.
  • At first, that makes some sense, but when you start to think about ants and their societies, holes start to appear in his plan.
  • The weak?
  • Ants are essentially the backbone of an ant colony.
  • Without them, their society would cease to exist.
  • Now, you could argue that most villain plans aren't all that logical, but considering this is a general we're talking about, it becomes a lot more egregious than it would be for other antagonists.
  • He's supposed to be one of the smartest and strongest characters in the film, but his plan starts to fall apart when you think about it even a little.
  • In the end, General Mandible isn't just a bland villain, but an ineffective one as well.
  • He could have very well gotten a higher spot on this list, but we'll go a little easy on him since he was only the second villain Dreamworks had up to that point.
  • And while his plan borders on nonsensical, it did have some creativity to it.
  • That's more than we can say to the remaining characters on this list.
  • The characters are only getting more and more generic as we dive into the sea to meet Lola from Shark Tale.
  • A lionfish, Lola is a run of the mill diva who only cares about fame and fortune.
  • She goes after Oscar, the film's protagonist, in an effort to get just that, and later tries to get revenge on him after the two part ways.
  • Like Grunion or Mandible, she has a very generic storyline and character traits, but unlike them, Lola is in a far worse film.
  • While those movies are far from being Dreamworks' best, compared to Shark Tale, they look as great as Shrek too.
  • Lola also has easily one of the worst character designs for a villain in any of Dreamworks' movies.
  • While most of the characters in this film aren't too pleasing to look at either, when you compare Lola to someone like Tai Lung from Kung Fu Panda, it just makes her design look even worse.
  • Even compared to the other foes of this movie, she falls short.
  • The main antagonist, Don Lino, has a far better design, has a more interesting character arc,
  • and feels more like a genuine threat than Lola could ever hope to be.
  • That's not to say Don doesn't have moments where he comes off as being a bit generic and underdeveloped, but when you put him and Lola side by side, you start to wonder how they went so wrong with her.
  • Lola's just the perfect storm for an ineffective villain.
  • What happens when you mix together bland characterization, an uninteresting design, and a cliche motivation?
  • This lionfish is the dish you get.
  • Still, there's a villain I'm thinking of who has her beat in the generic department, and that villain is Layton Montgomery from Bee Movie.
  • While we've looked at a lot of cliche villains today, Montgomery may very well have them all beat on that front.
  • He's a businessman that's only interested in making money, regardless of who or what he has to exploit in order to turn a profit.
  • If we could hand out an award for the most generic motivation you could give an animated villain, this would almost certainly be it.
  • We feel The Corrupt Businessman is the weakest villain archetype for these types of films because they barely change between movies, and that definitely holds true for our pal Layton here.
  • If you've ever seen an animated film where the bad guy was a shady CEO,
  • you already know what this guy is like, even if you've never seen B movie before.
  • Even his character design feels like nothing new.
  • How many evil businessmen in cartoons have looked just like this guy before?
  • And while the likes of Lola and Grunion were also very paint by numbers, we at least got to spend a little bit of time with them in the movie.
  • That made them feel a bit different from similar characters, if only slightly.
  • Layton is largely relegated to only one portion of the movie, so he doesn't get a chance to evolve
  • nor be given depth, like at all.
  • Yet compared to our first place recipient, he's positively brimming with depth.
  • Last but certainly not least, depending on how you're looking at it, we have Guy Gagné from Turbo.
  • It's often said that your villain is only as good as your hero.
  • Say whatever you want about the prior Dreamworks movies, but you can't say their heroes weren't memorable.
  • Even if it wasn't always for the best of reasons.
  • Turbo is a pretty run of the mill hero, so it's only fitting that Guy Gagné is very much the same.
  • At the beginning of the film, Turbo looks up to Guy as an idol, the racer he aspires to be.
  • When the two finally meet around the time of the Indy Five Hundred, Guy finally appears in the flesh.
  • Want to take a wild guess as to how he's characterized?
  • If you guessed pompous, vain, and egotistical, you deserve a medal.
  • Or maybe not, as it's so unsurprising that you can see it coming from a mile away.
  • Honestly, it feels as if Gi was supposed to be little more than the racer Turbo Idolized, but after they realized the film needed a villain,
  • they shoehorned him into that role.
  • Pretty much the only time we get to interact with him is during the race, and at that point, there's so little time left in the film that we can barely delve into his character.
  • He's as bland and milquetoast as you can get for an animated villain.
  • However, what really gets Gi this spot on our list is that he has nothing going for him in the slightest.
  • For all the other villains, we can think of at least one thing memorable about them.
  • Maybe their design was interesting, they had good motivations, or at the bare minimum, the film they were featured in was entertaining.
  • But with Guy Gagné, nothing about him stands out whatsoever, be it his design, his attitude, nor the film he originated from.
  • It's one thing to be a bad antagonist, but it's another thing to be bad and forgettable.
  • That's where Gagné goes wrong, and it's what gets him first place on our list of worst Dreamworks villains.