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Top 10 Masked or Costumed Musicians

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fake

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US / feɪk /

UK / fek /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Not real; made to look like something real
  • noun
  • A copy of something made to trick people
  • verb
  • To make move in sports to trick a player
  • To try to trick or deceive someone

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

shyness

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US / 'ʃaɪnɪs /

UK / ˈʃaɪnɪs /

B1
  • noun
  • Afraid of meeting people; lack of self-confidence

audience

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US / ˈɔ:diəns /

UK / ˈɔdiəns /

A2
  • noun
  • Group of people attending a play, movie etc.

gain

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US / ɡeɪn /

UK / ɡen /

A2
  • noun
  • An increase in something, such as weight
  • verb
  • To increase in something, such as weight
  • To get something wanted, needed or valued

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

heavy

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US / 'hevɪ /

UK / ˈhɛvi /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Greater in amount, degree, or severity than usual
  • Involving serious or strong emotions
  • Having a lot of weight

imagery

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US / 'ɪmɪdʒərɪ /

UK / ˈɪmɪdʒri /

A2
  • noun
  • Use of symbolism to help imagine 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

agree

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US / əˈgri: /

UK / əˈɡri /

A1
  • verb
  • To have the same opinion as someone else

showmanship

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US / ˈʃəʊmənʃɪp /

UK / ˈʃoʊmənʃɪp /

C2
  • noun
  • Ability to present well theatrically

their

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US / ðɛː /

UK / ðer /

A1
  • determiner
  • Belonging to them

signature

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US / ˈsɪgnətʃə(r) /

UK / ˈsɪɡnətʃɚ /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Something that represents a person's work or style
  • noun
  • Person's name written in their handwriting

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

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

belt

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US / belt /

UK / bɛlt /

A2
  • noun
  • Band of material worn around a person's waist
  • Area with a lot of a particular feature e.g. corn
  • verb
  • To leave somewhere quickly (UK use)
  • To put a belt around something or someone

fast

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US / fɑ:st /

UK / fæst /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • In a way that is difficult to move or change
  • Moving or able to move quickly
  • Showing time that is later than the actual time
  • adverb
  • With a great deal of speed
  • noun
  • Period of time when a person chooses not to eat
  • verb
  • To refuse food for a long time

its

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US / ɪts /

UK / ɪts /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Referring to or belonging to ‘it’
  • determiner
  • Of something; belonging or related to something
  • other
  • Possessive form of “it”

top

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US / tɒp /

UK / tɑp /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Being good or great; excellent
  • Being the most in degree or quality
  • noun
  • Item of clothing covering shoulders to waist, hips
  • A cover or lid
  • Part (e.g. road) that is the furthest away
  • Highest or upper part or point of something
  • Best or highest status or position
  • Flat upper surface or edge of an object
  • Child's toy that spins on its point
  • Upper section or leaves of fruits and vegetables
  • Winning in a sport or contest
  • verb
  • To be higher or larger than a specific value
  • To arrive at the highest point of something
  • To put a cover or layer or over something
  • To kill; murder
  • To hold the highest position on a list
  • To be more important, successful or better than
  • To beat someone or win at a game

who

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US / hu: /

UK / hu /

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

add

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US / æd /

UK / æd /

A1
  • verb
  • To include as well
  • To put two things or numbers together, e.g. 2+2

bring

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US / brɪŋ /

UK / brɪŋ /

A1
  • verb
  • To take or go with someone to a place

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

tie

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US / taɪ /

UK / taɪ /

A2
  • noun
  • Item, such as string or wire, used to join things
  • Strong connection between people, countries
  • When both sides in a game, vote get same score
  • One match or game that is part of a bigger contest
  • Something that lessens a person's freedom
  • Thin piece of cloth worn round neck of shirt
  • Piece of wood/metal used to stop something moving
  • verb
  • To attach things (together) with a string or rope
  • To end a game, contest or vote with the same score
  • To require someone to be in a specific place

chart

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US / tʃɑ:t /

UK / tʃɑ:rt /

B1
  • noun
  • Drawing showing information in a clear way
  • Map of the sea or stars
  • verb
  • To make a plan for future action
  • To make a map of
  • To keep a record of developments over time

douse

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US / daʊs /

UK / daʊs /

C1
  • verb
  • To cover with or plunge into liquid; immerse

device

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US / dɪˈvaɪs /

UK / dɪˈvaɪs /

A2
  • noun
  • Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
  • Method of doing something; a way

fear

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US / fɪə(r) /

UK / fɪr /

A1
  • noun
  • Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
  • verb
  • To be afraid of or nervous about something

skilled

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US / skɪld /

UK / skɪld /

A2
  • adjecitve
  • Having or showing or requiring special skill

they

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US / ðeɪ /

UK / ðe /

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

act

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US / ækt /

UK / ækt /

A1
  • noun
  • What someone did; action; behavior
  • A law or rule passed by a government we must obey
  • One of the parts that a stage play is divided into
  • verb
  • To behave in a certain way
  • To perform on a stage or in a movie

attention

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US / əˈtenʃn /

UK / əˈtɛnʃən /

A2
  • noun
  • Taking notice of someone or something
  • (Soldiers) Standing with straight backs

bright

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US / braɪt /

UK / braɪt /

A2
  • adjecitve
  • Cheerful and happy (manner)
  • (Of color) light and easy to see; vivid
  • Producing a lot of light
  • Smart; intelligent; clever

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

thank

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US / θæŋk /

UK / θæŋk /

A1
  • verb
  • To tell someone you are grateful to them

alice

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US / ˈælɪs /

UK / ˈælɪs /

A1

helmet

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US / 'helmɪt /

UK / ˈhɛlmɪt /

B1
  • noun
  • Hard or padded protective hat, as worn by soldiers

identity

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US / aɪ'dentətɪ /

UK / aɪˈdɛntɪti /

B1
  • noun
  • Collection of qualities that makes a person

numerous

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US / ˈnju:mərəs /

UK / ˈnumərəs, ˈnju- /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Existing in large numbers

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

dimension

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US / daɪˈmenʃn /

UK / dɪˈmɛnʃən, daɪ- /

B1
  • noun
  • Number of planes (X, Y, Z axes) an object has
  • Measurement in space, e.g. length or diameter
  • Scope, extent or size of something abstract

drug

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US / drʌɡ /

UK / drʌɡ /

A2
  • noun
  • Illegal substance taken for effect on the mind
  • Chemical used as a medicine
  • verb
  • To give drugs to someone to make them sleep

many

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US / 'menɪ /

UK / ˈmɛni /

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

musician

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US / mjuˈzɪʃn /

UK / mjuˈzɪʃən /

A1
  • noun
  • Person who writes, sings, or plays music, as a job

thousand

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US / ˈθaʊznd /

UK / ˈθaʊzənd /

A1
  • number
  • Number 1,000

will

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US / wɪl /

UK / wɪl /

A1
  • 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

enhance

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US / ɪn'hɑ:ns /

UK / ɛnˈhæns /

B1
  • verb
  • To improve; make bigger or better

performance

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US / pə'fɔ:məns /

UK / pɚˈfɔrməns /

A2
  • noun
  • Act of doing something
  • Activity done to entertain an audience

winner

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US / 'wɪnə(r) /

UK / ˈwɪnɚ /

A2
  • noun
  • Person or thing that wins a contest or race
  • A hit; something successful

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

day

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US / deɪ /

UK / de /

A1
  • noun
  • A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
  • The period of time when it is light outside
  • Person's name

deny

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US / dɪ'naɪ /

UK / dɪˈnaɪ /

A2
  • verb
  • To refuse to allow or accept something

intimacy

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US / 'ɪntɪməsɪ /

UK / ˈɪntəməsi /

B2
  • noun
  • The sharing of private and personal things

sure

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US / ʃʊə(r) /

UK / ʃʊr /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Having no doubts about something
  • Have confidence in your own words or actions
  • Firmly established or held; being firm or stable
  • Being correct or true
  • adverb
  • What you say to agree willingly

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

shock

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US / ʃɒk /

UK / ʃɑ:k /

A2
  • noun
  • The passage of an electricity through the body
  • Sudden bad feeling caused by something unexpected
  • verb
  • To affect someone with an electrical current
  • To cause great surprise, horror, or anger

village

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US / 'vɪlɪdʒ /

UK / ˈvɪlɪdʒ /

A2
  • noun
  • Small town in the country

supernatural

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US / ˌsu:pəˈnætʃrəl /

UK / ˌsu:pərˈnætʃrəl /

C2
  • adjecitve
  • Being unable to be explained by natural causes
  • noun
  • Something not explained by natural causes

burn

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US / bɜ:n /

UK / bɚn /

A1
  • noun
  • Damage from fire or heat
  • verb
  • To destroy with fire
  • To feel pain and heat
  • To use as fuel for a fire to make light or heat
  • To overcook food with too much heat it goes black

four

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US / fɔ:(r) /

UK / fɔr, for /

A1
  • number
  • 4

million

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US / ˈmɪljən /

UK / ˈmɪljən /

A1
  • number
  • 1,000,000

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

countless

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US / ˈkaʊntləs /

UK / ˈkaʊntlɪs /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Being too many to be numbered or imagined

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)

godfather

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US / 'ɡɒdfɑ:ðə(r) /

UK / ˈɡɑdˌfɑðɚ /

B2
  • noun
  • Man who acts as a sponsor for a child at baptism

white

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US / waɪt /

UK / hwaɪt, waɪt /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Belonging to a race of people with light skin
  • Of the color of fresh snow and milk
  • noun
  • Person's name
  • Lightest color; The color of fresh snow.

concoct

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US / kənˈkɒkt /

UK / kənˈkɑ:kt /

C1
  • verb
  • to make something, especially food or drink, by mixing different things
  • To mix together

sell

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US / sel /

UK / sɛl /

A1
  • verb
  • To exchange something for money
  • To persuade people to do, like or agree

speak

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US / spi:k /

UK / spik /

A1
  • verb
  • To be able to use a certain language
  • To use words to tell information, express thoughts

violent

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US / ˈvaɪələnt /

UK / ˈvaɪələnt /

A2
  • adjecitve
  • Done with force; likely to produce physical damage

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

blend

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US / blend /

UK / blɛnd /

B1
  • noun
  • Product known for mixing ingredients
  • verb
  • To combine different elements or substances
  • To mix ingredients when cooking
  • To mix things in an effective or pleasing way

beautiful

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US / 'bju:tɪfl /

UK / ˈbjutəfəl /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Having dome something well
  • Being very attractive or appealing physically

gay

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US / geɪ /

UK / ɡeɪ /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Happy and bright
  • Attracted to the same sex; homosexual; lesbian
  • noun
  • Person attracted to someone of the same sex

funk

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US / fʌŋk /

UK / fʌŋk, fuŋk /

B2
  • noun
  • Feeling of fear; sadness

genre

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US / 'ʒɒ̃rə /

UK / ˈʒɑnrə /

B2
  • noun
  • Category of art, music with its own qualities

true

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US / tru: /

UK / tru: /

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

bunch

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US / bʌntʃ /

UK / bʌntʃ /

B1
  • noun
  • A group of things of the same kind
  • verb
  • To group people or things closely together
  • (Cloth) to gather/be gathered together in folds

hit

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US / hɪt /

UK / hɪt /

A1
  • noun
  • A planned killing, usually for money
  • Song, movie etc. that is successful
  • When someone strikes someone or something
  • Time when a player makes contact with the ball
  • Time when a website is accessed
  • verb
  • To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
  • To press something, such as a button or switch
  • To suddenly realize the importance of something
  • To move your hand, a bat, etc. against with force
  • To fight, attack or damage something or someone
  • To arrive at a specific place, level, or goal
  • To make contact with the ball in a game or sport

grab

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US / ɡræb /

UK / ɡræb /

A2
  • verb
  • To take and hold something quickly

mainstream

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US / ˈmeɪnstri:m /

UK / ˈmenˌstrim /

C2
  • adjecitve
  • considered normal, and having or using ideas, beliefs, etc. that are accepted by most people
  • noun
  • Prevailing current of thought

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

persona

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US / pəˈsəʊnə /

UK / pərˈsoʊnə /

B2
  • noun
  • Personality that you project in public

political

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US / pəˈlɪtɪkl /

UK / pəˈlɪtɪkəl /

A2
  • adjecitve
  • Being active or interested in government matters
  • Diplomatic
  • Of the system of elections and government
  • Concerning government or public affairs
  • Involved in getting of power/influence in a group

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

then

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US / ðen /

UK / ðɛn /

A1
  • adverb
  • A time that is not now
  • Following another thing in time or arrangement
  • Following on reasonably from what was just stated
  • At that time, not now

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

style

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US / staɪl /

UK / staɪl /

A1
  • noun
  • The (tasteful) way something is designed or done
  • verb
  • To shape or design something in a certain way

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

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

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

masquerade

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US / ˌmæskəˈreɪd /

UK / ˌmæskəˈred /

C1
  • noun
  • Fancy-dress party where people often wear masks
  • Way of living or behaving that is not real
  • verb
  • To pretend to be someone/something you are not

sex

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US / seks /

UK / sɛks /

A2
  • noun
  • State of being male or female
  • Physical activity by which we produce babies

superstar

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US / 'su:pəstɑ:(r) /

UK / ˈsjupɚˌstɑr /

C2
  • noun
  • Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

inspire

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US / ɪn'spaɪə(r) /

UK / ɪnˈspaɪr /

B1
  • verb
  • To give someone an idea to do or make something
  • To make someone feel a certain emotion

intergalactic

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US / ˌɪntəgəˈlæktɪk /

UK / ˌɪntərgəˈlæktɪk /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Between or among galaxies

kiss

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US / kɪs /

UK / kɪs /

A2
  • verb
  • To touch something in a light or gentle way
  • To put your lips against another's to show love

method

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US / 'meθəd /

UK / ˈmɛθəd /

A2
  • noun
  • (Organized and planned) way of doing something

thereafter

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US / ˌðeərˈɑ:ftə(r) /

UK / ðɛrˈæftɚ /

B1
  • adverb
  • Coming after

eye

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US / aɪ /

UK / aɪ /

A1
  • noun
  • The part of the body that you see with
  • The skill to see the good and bad parts of a thing
  • Hole at the end of a needle
  • verb
  • To watch or study something closely

eyeball

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US / ˈaɪbɔ:l /

UK / ˈaɪˌbɔl /

C2
  • noun
  • The round part of the eye

eventually

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US / ɪˈventʃuəli /

UK / ɪˈvɛntʃuəli /

A2
  • adverb
  • After a long time; after many attempts; in the end

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

people

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US / 'pi:pl /

UK / ˈpipəl /

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

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’

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

boundary

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US / 'baʊndrɪ /

UK / ˈbaʊndəri, -dri /

B1
  • noun
  • A division or border to separate two areas

find

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US / faɪnd /

UK / faɪnd /

A1
  • noun
  • Object discovered by chance
  • Things that have been discovered from searching
  • verb
  • To become aware of something that is happening
  • To discover or meet by chance
  • To decide if someone is guilty of a crime, or not
  • To learn through study, research, or effort
  • To discover something by looking for it

frenzied

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US / ˈfrenzid /

UK / ˈfrɛnzid /

B2
  • adjecitve
  • Affected by uncontrolled, often crazy behavior

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

sing

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US / sɪŋ /

UK / sɪŋ /

A1
  • verb
  • To make musical sounds with your voice

elaborate

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US / ɪ'læbəreɪt /

UK / ɪˈlæbəret /

B2
  • adjecitve
  • Made or done with great care or in a detailed way
  • verb
  • To explain something in detail
  • To be made or explained with great care/in detail

house

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US / haʊs /

UK / haʊs /

A1
  • noun
  • Place where a specific activity or business occurs
  • Building in which a family, person lives
  • verb
  • To give someone a place to live
  • To contain or store something

makeup

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US / 'meɪkʌp /

UK / ˈmekˌʌp /

B2
  • noun
  • Substance put on the face to make you look pretty

leather

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US / ˈleðə(r) /

UK / ˈlɛðɚ /

A2
  • noun
  • Chemically tanned animal skin, e.g. for shoes

satanism

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US / ˈseɪtənɪzəm /

UK / ˈseɪtənɪzəm /

C1
  • noun
  • Religion teaching selfishness and indulgence

man

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US / mæn /

UK / mæn /

A1
  • noun
  • Humans in general, including male and female
  • An adult male human being
  • Male who acts in a masculine way; not like a woman
  • verb
  • To control or operate (a machine); be in charge of
  • To operate a machine (a boat, etc.)

whose

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US / hu:z /

UK / huz /

A1
  • pronoun
  • Refers to the person who owns something

catchy

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US / ˈkætʃi /

UK / ˈkætʃi, ˈkɛtʃi /

B2
  • adjecitve
  • Being easy to like, remember (of songs)

laden

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US / ˈleɪdn /

UK / ˈledn: /

B2
  • adjecitve
  • Being weighted down by a large amount of something
  • verb
  • To load (truck, ship) with cargo

macabre

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US / mə'kɑ:brə /

UK / məˈkɑbrə, məˈkɑb, -ˈkɑbɚ /

C1
  • adjecitve
  • Suggesting death or violence in a weird way

may

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US / meɪ /

UK / me /

A1
  • noun
  • 5th month of the year
  • other
  • Used to express a desire
  • Expresses permission, possibility or probability
  • Used to show that a thing could be true

rockin

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US / ˈrɒkəbɪli /

UK / ˈrɑ:kəbɪli /

A1

this

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US / ðɪs /

UK / ðɪs /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Used to indicate something already been discussed
  • Used to indicate something happening around now
  • adverb
  • An indication by a physical motion or gesture
  • A specific amount of
  • determiner
  • Person, thing, or idea near you
  • pronoun
  • Person, thing that has already been discussed

awed

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US / ɔ:d /

UK / ɔ:d /

B2
  • adjecitve
  • Inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment

also

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US / 'ɔ:lsəʊ /

UK / ˈɔlso /

A1
  • adverb
  • In addition; too; in a similar way

live

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US / lɪv /

UK / liv /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Being broadcast as events happen, not recorded
  • Carrying electric current; able to give a shock
  • Glowing because burning; hot
  • Not yet killed (for food)
  • adverb
  • (Music, drama) as it is performed
  • verb
  • To be alive
  • To experience a particular type of life
  • To make your home in a house or town

you

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US / jʊ /

UK / ju /

A1
  • pronoun
  • Person someone is speaking or writing to
  • Person or people in general

big

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US / bɪɡ /

UK / bɪɡ /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Popular
  • Serious
  • Large

fit

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US / fɪt /

UK / fɪt /

A2
  • adjecitve
  • Good looking; physically attractive
  • Proper or acceptable; morally or socially correct
  • noun
  • Sudden loss of body control; attack (of crying)
  • verb
  • To install a machine, equipment etc.
  • To adjust or change to the right size or shape
  • To be the right size and shape that you want

lead

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US / li:d /

UK / lid /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Being the main part in movies or plays
  • noun
  • Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • Information that could help to solve a crime
  • Main part in a play or movie
  • Heavy, gray metal element
  • Rope used to tie something to stop it escaping
  • Act of being at the front in a race or game
  • verb
  • To show the way or guide others
  • To be at the front of a race or game
  • To travel in front of; go in advance of others

graphic

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US / ˈgræfɪk /

UK / ˈɡræfɪk /

A2
  • adjecitve
  • Concerning things that are drawn
  • In clear detail, often when unpleasant in some way
  • noun
  • Picture or drawing used to show something clearly

manson

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US / ˈmæns(ə)n /

UK / ˈmænsən /

A1

parliament

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US / ˈpɑ:ləmənt /

UK / ˈpɑrləmənt /

A2
  • noun
  • Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
  • Period when the Uk government is in session

lyric

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US / ˈlɪrɪk /

UK / ˈlɪrɪk /

B2
  • adjecitve
  • In a tone, or style similar to an emotional song
  • noun
  • The words of a song

theme

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US / θi:m /

UK / θim /

A2
  • noun
  • An main or dominant idea, motif
  • Main idea of a work of art, writing, or music
  • Main subject being discussed or described

the

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US / ðə /

UK / ðə /

A1
  • article
  • Used to refer to something already mentioned
  • Used to show there is only one of something
  • determiner
  • Used to describe all of a family

follower

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US / ˈfɒləʊə(r) /

UK / ˈfɑloɚ /

A1
  • noun
  • Person who accepts the leadership of another
  • Person believing a set of values or moral teacher

gimmicky

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US / 'ɡɪmɪkɪ /

UK / 'ɡɪmɪkɪ /

C1
  • adjecitve
  • Using devices, tricks to attract attention

image

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US / 'ɪmɪdʒ /

UK / ˈɪmɪdʒ /

A2
  • noun
  • Picture, sculpture or painting of something
  • General idea or opinion of something
  • verb
  • To obtain pictures by scanning them with a machine

make

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US / meɪk /

UK / mek /

A1
  • noun
  • Product made by a particular company; brand
  • verb
  • To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • To get to (a place) on time
  • To gain the status of (teacher, lawyer, etc.)
  • To create something by putting things together
  • To earn a certain amount of money at a job
  • To cause or force a person to do something
  • To cause something to happen or be formed

screamin

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US / 'skrætʃə /

UK / 'skrætʃə /

A1

band

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US / bænd /

UK / bænd /

A1
  • noun
  • Group of people who work together e.g. play music
  • Thin piece of material that wraps around something
  • verb
  • To come together to work on a project
  • To tie things together using string or rope

controversial

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US / ˌkɔntrəˈvə:ʃəl /

UK / ˌkɑntrəˈvɚʃəl, -siəl /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict

favourite

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US / ˈfeɪvərɪt /

UK / 'fevərɪt /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Best liked or most enjoyed
  • noun
  • A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most

shocked

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US / ʃɒkt /

UK / ʃɑːkt /

A2
  • adjecitve
  • Very upset by some unexpected event
  • verb
  • To affect someone with an electrical current
  • To cause great surprise, horror, or anger

clinton

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US / ˈklintən /

UK / ˈklɪntən /

A1
  • proper noun
  • A city in east central Iowa, on the Mississippi River; population 26,407 (est. 2008).
  • A city in southwest central Mississippi, west of Jackson; population 26,313 (est. 2008).

multiple

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US / ˈmʌltɪpl /

UK / ˈmʌltəpəl /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Having or involving more than one of something
  • noun
  • Number produced by multiplying a smaller number
  • Shop with many branches

welcome

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US / 'welkəm /

UK / ˈwɛlkəm /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Being what was wanted or needed
  • noun
  • Friendly greeting to someone who has arrived
  • verb
  • To greet someone who has just arrived
  • To accept or receive something happily and gladly

dance

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US / dɑ:ns /

UK / dæns /

A1
  • noun
  • A series of steps and movements in time to music
  • A social event with dancing while music is playing
  • verb
  • To move your body rhythmically to music

love

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US / lʌv /

UK / lʌv /

A1
  • noun
  • Person's name
  • A very strong feeling of affection
  • The person you care very deeply about
  • Strong, deep emotional and sexual attraction
  • verb
  • To care for and like someone very strongly, deeply
  • To like doing very much; enjoy greatly
  • To feel a strong emotional and romantic attraction

one

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US / wʌn /

UK / wʌn /

A1
  • pronoun
  • You; we; people in general; someone
  • The thing or person previously referred to
  • adjecitve
  • Used to refer to people generally
  • Being a strong example of (something mentioned)
  • number
  • Number 1

rock

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US / rɒk /

UK / rɑk /

A1
  • noun
  • Type of popular music with a strong, loud beat
  • Strong, tough person who can be relied upon
  • Big stone; hard, solid substance forming mountains
  • verb
  • To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
  • To be extremely effective or pleasing
  • To play, sing along with, or dance to heavy music
  • To move back and forth or from side to side

privacy

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US / ˈprɪvəsi /

UK / ˈpraɪvəsi /

B2
  • noun
  • State of being hidden from the presence of others

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

hide

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US / haɪd /

UK / haɪd /

A1
  • noun
  • The skin of an animal used for making leather
  • verb
  • To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found

corpse

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US / kɔ:ps /

UK / kɔrps /

B2
  • noun
  • A dead body

execution

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US / ˌeksɪˈkju:ʃn /

UK / ˌɛksɪˈkjuʃən /

B2
  • noun
  • Killing a person as a (usually legal) punishment
  • Act of performing something such as a plan

marilyn

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US / ˈmærəlɪn /

UK / ˈmɛrələn /

A1

visual

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US / 'vɪʒʊəl /

UK / ˈvɪʒuəl /

A2
  • adjecitve
  • Of or relating to vision
  • noun
  • Pictures/images used to help audience understand

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

certainly

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US / ˈsə:tnli /

UK / ˈsɚtnli /

A1
  • adverb
  • Sure; of course

commitment

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US / kə'mɪtmənt /

UK / kəˈmɪtmənt /

A2
  • noun
  • Permanent love or concern for person, thing
  • Promise or decision to do something for a purpose

culture

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US / 'kʌltʃə(r) /

UK / ˈkʌltʃɚ /

A2
  • noun
  • Beliefs and customs of a particular group

jay

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US / dʒeɪ /

UK / dʒe /

B1
  • noun
  • Bird with a blue and white pattern on the wing

audio

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US / ˈɔ:diəʊ /

UK / ˈɔ:dioʊ /

B2
  • adjecitve
  • Concerning sound

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

devoted

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US / dɪˈvəʊtɪd /

UK / dɪˈvotɪd /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Dedicated and committed to
  • verb
  • To dedicate
  • To decide to use or give (your time, efforts)

freaky

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US / 'fri:kɪ /

UK / ˈfriki /

C2
  • adjecitve
  • Strange and somewhat frightening

match

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US / mætʃ /

UK / mætʃ /

A2
  • noun
  • Something that is equal to or the same as another
  • Small stick you strike to light a fire candle etc.
  • A sports competition between two people or teams
  • Person or thing that goes well with another
  • verb
  • To equal or be as good as something else
  • To work well or look good with something else

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

wave

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US / weɪv /

UK / wev /

A2
  • noun
  • Movement of sound, air or energy
  • Deep and strong emotion that is suddenly felt
  • Slightly curved shape in hair
  • Frequency of movement of objects together
  • Up and down movement of water in a lake or sea
  • Signal with your hand to say hello or goodbye
  • verb
  • To cause to move side to side or back and forth
  • To swing back and forth as a result of the wind
  • To move your hand or arm to say hello or goodbye

aggressive

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US / əˈgresɪv /

UK / əˈɡrɛsɪv /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
  • Behaving in a hostile and threatening way

comedy

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US / 'kɒmədɪ /

UK / ˈkɑmɪdi /

A2
  • noun
  • Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending

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

two

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US / tu: /

UK / tu /

A1
  • number
  • 2

along

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US / əˈlɒŋ /

UK / əˈlɔ:ŋ /

A1
  • adverb
  • As a companion; taken with someone
  • preposition
  • At a point on a line

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

over

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US / 'əʊvə(r) /

UK / ˈovɚ /

A1
  • adverb
  • Finished; no longer happening
  • Towards the ground/away from a standing position
  • noun
  • A set of six consecutive balls bowled in cricket
  • other
  • Finished
  • preposition
  • Showing the relation when a thing is above another
  • On or covering something
  • Above or across something
  • More than you need
  • From one side to the other
  • In the direction of; toward

solidify

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US / səˈlɪdɪfaɪ /

UK / səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ /

B1
  • verb
  • To make or become solid or more solid

keep

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US / ki:p /

UK / kip /

A1
  • noun
  • Large, strong tower in the middle of a castle
  • Money spent on you so you can live in a place
  • verb
  • To continue doing something; not to stop
  • To stop balls going in a goal in sports
  • To not give back or return something
  • (Of food) to not spoil or not rot
  • To take possession of something to own, e.g. a pet
  • To have and continue to hold something
  • To do something that you have promised or agreed
  • To stay in a certain place or condition
  • To maintain the rules

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

thrash

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US / θræʃ /

UK / θræʃ /

C1
  • verb
  • To hit very hard with a stick or whip

diverse

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US / daɪˈvɜ:s /

UK / dɪˈvɚs, daɪ-, ˈdaɪˌvɚs /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Being varied or different from each other
  • Very different from each other

most

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US / məʊst /

UK / most /

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

resident

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US / ˈrezɪdənt /

UK / ˈrɛzɪdənt, -ˌdɛnt /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Someone who lives in a particular place
  • noun
  • Trainee doctor who works/lives in a hospital

robot

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US / ˈrəʊbɒt /

UK / ˈroʊbɑ:t /

B1
  • noun
  • Machine able perform more tasks that people can

cement

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US / sɪ'ment /

UK / sɪˈmɛnt /

B1
  • noun
  • Building material made from gray powder, water
  • verb
  • To bind or hold together strongly
  • To make something more stable or stronger

mystery

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US / ˈmɪstri /

UK / ˈmɪstəri /

A2
  • noun
  • Quality of being strange and not understood
  • Book, play, or film about solving a strange crime
  • Something that is not known

package

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US / ˈpækɪdʒ /

UK / ˈpækɪdʒ /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Presented as one item but includes several
  • noun
  • Box or container items are placed in for mailing
  • A container for items for sale, e.g. food
  • Group of several items or services offered as one
  • verb
  • To present or sell a group of things as one item
  • To put something into a container to store it

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

since

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US / sɪns /

UK / sɪns /

A1
  • adverb
  • At a point before the present time
  • conjunction
  • For this reason; because
  • preposition
  • From the time in the past that

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
  • To cause your eyes to fill with tears

unique

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US / jʊ'ni:k /

UK / juˈnik /

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

costume

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US / 'kɒstju:m /

UK / ˈkɑsˌtum, -ˌtjum /

A2
  • noun
  • Special clothes, e.g. clothes for acting in a film

disguise

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US / dɪs'ɡaɪz /

UK / dɪsˈɡaɪz /

B1
  • noun
  • Change in appearance so you will not be noticed
  • verb
  • To change your appearance to not be noticed
  • To hide something so it will not be noticed

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

music

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US / 'mju:zɪk /

UK / ˈmjuzɪk /

A1
  • noun
  • Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
  • Academic study of rhythms and sounds
  • Written symbols that represent musical sounds

nomination

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US / ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃn /

UK / ˌnɑ:mɪˈneɪʃn /

B2
  • noun
  • Act of choosing someone for a certain position

strong

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US / strɒŋ /

UK / strɔŋ /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
  • Having big muscles; physically powerful

under

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US / ˈʌndə(r) /

UK / ˈʌndɚ /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • In the same place as another thing, but lower
  • adverb
  • In a lower quantity or price than expected
  • preposition
  • According to the terms of an agreement or law
  • Managed or controlled by the authority of
  • Being of a lesser quality or amount than expected
  • Influenced or affected by something or someone
  • Less or lower in age, amount, size or number

defend

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US / dɪ'fend /

UK / dɪˈfɛnd /

B1
  • verb
  • To protect and explain your position in court
  • To protect against an attack
  • To try to prevent another team from scoring

kill

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US / kɪl /

UK / kɪl /

A1
  • noun
  • Animal killed by a person or other animal
  • verb
  • To cause someone to experience a lot of pain
  • To end the life of a person or other living thing
  • To be very funny
  • To prevent something from continuing or operating
  • To do something unimportant to pass time quickly

mass

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US / mæs /

UK / mæs /

B1
  • noun
  • Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
  • Large amount or number of something
  • Main or largest part of something
  • Large number of people considered as a whole
  • Amount of matter that an object has
  • verb
  • To gather people or things into a large group

rich

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US / rɪtʃ /

UK / rɪtʃ /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Having a lot of money or valuable possessions
  • Containing a lot of exciting events or experiences and therefore very interesting
  • (of a color, sound, smell, etc.) Pleasantly deep or strong
  • If food is rich, it contains a large amount of oil, butter, eggs, or cream.

sound

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US / saʊnd /

UK / saʊnd /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • Unbroken or undisturbed, as of sleep
  • Firm or solid in structure
  • Sane; not mentally ill
  • Clearly reasoned; involving sense, good judgment
  • noun
  • Unique quality that characterizes a style of music
  • Waves traveling in air or water that can be heard
  • verb
  • To seem or appear to be, from what was said
  • To say in a clear deliberate manner
  • To make a noise, e.g. to ring a bell

face

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US / feɪs /

UK / fes /

A1
  • noun
  • Side or outer surface of something
  • An expression using mouth, nose, eyes etc.
  • Front part of the head where eyes, mouth etc. are
  • Characteristics you show in public
  • verb
  • To cover a surface with something like paint
  • To deal with a problem or responsibilities
  • To look toward; point in a certain direction

fan

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US / fæn /

UK / fæn /

A2
  • noun
  • Thing you wave in front of your face to stay cool
  • Someone who admires a famous person, sport etc.
  • verb
  • To blow air upon a fire to make it stronger
  • To use a device to cool yourself, something

dress

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US / dres /

UK / drɛs /

A1
  • noun
  • Women's garment with a top part and a skirt
  • Clothing suitable for a time period or occasion
  • verb
  • To prepare food (e.g. salad) before cooking or eating
  • To decorate something for display e.g. a mannequin
  • To put clothes on
  • To clean, care for and apply a cover to a wound

pop

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US / pɒp /

UK / pɑp /

B2
  • adjecitve
  • Type of music or art popular with many people
  • noun
  • Sweet soda drink
  • verb
  • To cause something to open or burst suddenly
  • To go to or in a place for a brief period of time

though

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US / ðəu /

UK / ðo /

A1
  • adverb
  • Although, despite the fact that

concert

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US / 'kɒnsət /

UK / ˈkɑnˌsɚt, -sət /

A1
  • noun
  • Musical entertainment performed in public

for

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US / fə(r) /

UK / fɔr,fə /

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

pyrotechnic

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US / ˌpaɪrə'teknɪk /

UK / ˌpaɪrə'teknɪk /

C2
  • adjecitve
  • Concerning fireworks

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

black

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US / blæk /

UK / blæk /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Color of the sky on a dark night
  • noun
  • A person with dark skin, often of African origin
  • Person's name
  • verb
  • To fill in something to make it a very dark color

french

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US / frentʃ /

UK / frentʃ /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Concerning the culture and people of France
  • noun
  • Person's name

innovator

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US / 'ɪnəveɪtə(r) /

UK / ˈɪnəˌvetɚ /

B1
  • noun
  • Person who creates new ideas or inventions

mask

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US / mɑ:sk /

UK / mæsk /

B1
  • noun
  • Covering to hide or disguise the face
  • Way of pretending to behave that is not real
  • other
  • To hide something so that it cannot be seen
  • verb
  • To hide something so that it cannot be seen
  • To keep people from noticing (emotions/intentions)

success

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US / sək'ses /

UK / səkˈsɛs /

A2
  • noun
  • Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
  • A successful person; one who achieved their aims

special

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US / 'speʃl /

UK / ˈspɛʃəl /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Being additional or extra
  • Different, better or greater than normal
  • noun
  • Heavily discounted sales item

load

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US / ləʊd /

UK / lod /

A2
  • noun
  • Large, often heavy, amount of a thing to be moved
  • A burden; heavy responsibility
  • Many or much of something; a lot of
  • Items that fill a truck, machine
  • verb
  • To put in items for use (e.g. bullets in a gun)

religious

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US / rɪˈlɪdʒəs /

UK / rɪˈlɪdʒəs /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Following the rules and beliefs of a faith

art

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US / ɑ:t /

UK / ɑrt /

A1
  • noun
  • Creative skill using the imagination e.g. painting
  • A skill or talent you have

hardcore

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US / 'hɑ:dkɔ: /

UK / 'hɑ:dˌkoʊr /

C1
  • adjecitve
  • (Of sex films, etc.) extremely explicit

loud

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US / laʊd /

UK / laʊd /

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

leads

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US / 'ledz /

UK / 'ledz /

A1
  • other
  • Wires for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • Information that could help to solve crimes
  • Ropes used to tie some things to stop it escaping
  • verb
  • To show the way or guide others
  • To be at the front of a race or game

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

cover

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US / 'kʌvə(r) /

UK / ˈkʌvɚ /

A1
  • noun
  • A different version of another song
  • Bed sheets; blankets
  • (Police or military) protection from attack
  • Amount of money to be paid in an insurance claim
  • Thing you put over something to close or hide it
  • Front and back part of a book or magazine
  • Shelter built to protect from the natural elements
  • verb
  • To record a different version of another song
  • To include as part of its area
  • To put something over something to hide it
  • To discuss a subject in a talk or meeting
  • To form a layer over something so it is hidden
  • To have sufficient funds to pay for something
  • To include something within an agreed limit
  • To report news on TV, radio or in a newspaper
  • (Police or military) to protect from attack
  • To travel a certain distance in a given time
  • To wrap something with something, such as a cloth

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

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

popularity

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US / ˌpɒpjuˈlærəti /

UK / ˌpɑ:pjuˈlærəti /

A2
  • noun
  • State of being liked or supported by many people

his

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US / hɪz /

UK / hɪz /

A1
  • pronoun
  • Something belonging to a male person

horror

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US / ˈhɒrə(r) /

UK / ˈhɔrɚ, ˈhɑr- /

B1
  • noun
  • Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it

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

social

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US / ˈsəuʃəl /

UK / ˈsoʃəl /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • Liking being with other people; friendly
  • Living together and depending on each other

air

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US / eə(r) /

UK / er /

A1
  • noun
  • Mixture of gases around the earth that we breathe
  • A person's manner intended to impress others
  • verb
  • To expose to the outside, to dry or freshen
  • To broadcast a TV or radio show
  • To open a subject to discussion and debate

decade

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US / ˈdekeɪd /

UK / ˈdɛkˌed, dɛˈked /

B1
  • noun
  • Period of 10 years

reptile

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US / ˈreptaɪl /

UK / ˈrɛptɪl, -ˌtaɪl /

B1
  • noun
  • Animals such as snakes, lizards

count

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US / kaʊnt /

UK / kaʊnt /

A2
  • noun
  • Number of things added together, e.g. votes
  • With the number of crimes, knockouts, as stated
  • verb
  • To add things together to find the total number
  • To matter or be important
  • To include someone or something in a final number

grammy

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US / ˈgræmi /

UK / ˈgræmi /

A1
  • noun
  • Annual awards for musicians

performer

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US / pəˈfɔ:mə(r) /

UK / pərˈfɔ:rmə(r) /

A2
  • noun
  • Someone who completes a task well
  • Actor, musician, dancer, etc. who entertains

multimedia

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US / ˌmʌltiˈmi:diə /

UK / ˌmʌltiˈmidiə, -taɪ- /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Using a combination of sound, video, and images

scene

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US / si:n /

UK / sin /

A2
  • noun
  • Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
  • View that looks like a picture
  • Place where something particular happened
  • Part of an act in a play

worldwide

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US / ˈwɜ:ldwaɪd /

UK / ˈwɚldˈwaɪd /

B1
  • adjecitve
  • Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
  • adverb

blood

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US / blʌd /

UK / blʌd /

A2
  • adjecitve
  • Related by birth; family
  • noun
  • Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
  • verb
  • To be initiated into something, e.g. a secret club

collective

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US / kəˈlektɪv /

UK / kəˈlɛktɪv /

A2
  • adjecitve
  • Formed by working together as a group
  • noun
  • Business owned or controlled by its workers

protect

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US / prə'tekt /

UK / prəˈtɛkt /

A1
  • verb
  • To defend someone or something from harm or danger

young

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US / jʌŋ /

UK / jʌŋ /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • At an early stage of existence; not mature
  • Being recently created or started
  • noun
  • Babies in a group or family of animals

flashy

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US / ˈflæʃi /

UK / ˈflæʃi /

C2
  • adjecitve
  • Bright and fancy, but not tasteful

insane

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US / ɪnˈseɪn /

UK / ɪnˈsen /

B2
  • adjecitve
  • Mentally ill; crazy
  • Being mentally disturbed
  • Being crazy or stupid

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

public

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US / 'pʌblɪk /

UK / ˈpʌblɪk /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Owned by the government
  • Concerning society in general
  • Being available or accessible to people in general
  • Known or able to be known by all people

terrify

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US / ˈterɪfaɪ /

UK / ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ /

B1
  • verb
  • To scare or greatly frighten

town

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US / taʊn /

UK / taʊn /

A1
  • noun
  • Small city
  • Part of city with shops and entertainments

wear

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US / weə(r) /

UK / wer /

A1
  • noun
  • Clothing designed for a purpose e.g. skiing
  • Damage from continual use over a long period
  • verb
  • To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • To display an expression or emotion on the face
  • To become weaker or damaged from continued use

clown

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US / klaʊn /

UK / klaʊn /

B2
  • noun
  • Performer in funny clothes who makes people laugh
  • verb
  • To play jokes or tricks

george

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US / dʒɔ:dʒ /

UK / dʒɔ:dʒ /

A1
  • noun
  • Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in whic

psychedelic

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US / ˌsaɪkəˈdelɪk /

UK / ˌsaɪkɪˈdɛlɪk /

C2
  • adjecitve
  • Having very bright contrasting colors and shapes

video

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US / 'vɪdɪəʊ /

UK / ˈvɪdiˌo /

A2
  • adjecitve
  • Of a moving film, with sound
  • noun
  • Recording capturing action with sound
  • verb
  • To make a moving film of, with sound

color

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US / 'kʌlə(r) /

UK / ˈkʌlɚ /

A1
  • noun
  • Quality of things you can see, e.g. red, blue
  • Pink or red in your face, e.g. after being ill
  • The shade of someone's skin e.g. black, or yellow
  • verb
  • To change or affect someone's opinion
  • To make something colorful using colored pencils

not

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US / nɒt /

UK / nɑt /

A1
  • adverb
  • Word indicating the negative
  • (Used to form the negative of verbs)

our

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US / 'aʊə(r) /

UK / aʊr /

A1
  • determiner
  • Belonging to us

whole

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US / həul /

UK / hol /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Complete or full; all of
  • Being in a good condition
  • noun
  • Complete amount or sum; total

amass

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US / ə'mæs /

UK / əˈmæs /

B2
  • verb
  • To collect a large amount of something

cooper

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US / 'ku:pə(r) /

UK / ˈkupɚ /

A1
  • noun
  • A craftsman who makes or repairs wooden barrels or tubs
  • other
  • Make barrels and casks

experience

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US / ɪk'spɪərɪəns /

UK / ɪkˈspɪriəns /

A1
  • noun
  • Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • An event at which you learned something
  • Knowledge gained by living life, doing new things
  • verb
  • To gain knowledge by doing things

formula

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US / 'fɔ:mjələ /

UK / ˈfɔrmjələ /

A2
  • noun
  • A mathematical or scientific rule
  • Plan, rule or method for doing or making something

pioneer

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US / ˌpaɪəˈnɪə(r) /

UK / ˌpaɪəˈnɪr /

B1
  • noun
  • Person exploring a new place or field of endeavor
  • verb
  • To begin or discover something new
  • To take part in the development of something new

description

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US / dɪˈskrɪpʃn /

UK / dɪˈskrɪpʃən /

A2
  • noun
  • Explanation of what something is like, looks like

effect

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US / ɪ'fekt /

UK / ɪˈfɛkt /

A1
  • noun
  • An advantage, benefit
  • Change brought about by a cause; result

notoriety

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US / ˌnəʊtəˈraɪəti /

UK / ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti /

C1
  • noun
  • the state of being famous for being bad in some way

punk

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US / pʌŋk /

UK / pʌŋk /

B2
  • noun
  • Violent or criminal young man

whether

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US / ˈweðə(r) /

UK / ˈhwɛðɚ, ˈwɛð- /

A1
  • conjunction
  • If something will happen or not

wide

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US / waɪd /

UK / waɪd /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Having a great distance from one side to the other
  • adverb
  • Fully; completely

craft

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US / krɑ:ft /

UK / kræft /

B1
  • noun
  • Job requiring a worker to have specific skills
  • Vehicle that travels on water or through the air
  • verb
  • To make by hand and with much skill

but

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US / bət /

UK / bʌt,bət /

A1
  • conjunction
  • Used before you say something different, opposite

give

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US / ɡɪv /

UK / ɡɪv /

A1
  • 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

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

life

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US / laɪf /

UK / laɪf /

A1
  • noun
  • All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • Period of time things live, from birth to death

posse

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US / 'pɒsɪ /

UK / ˈpɑsi /

C1
  • noun
  • Group of people that share something in common

single

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US / 'sɪŋɡl /

UK / ˈsɪŋɡəl /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Being one only, without others
  • Only; merely
  • Not married or in a relationship
  • noun
  • One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • An individual song from a CD or album
  • Person who is not married or in a relationship

become

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US / bɪ'kʌm /

UK / bɪˈkʌm /

A1
  • verb
  • To begin to be; grow to be; develop into
  • To be suitable for a particular job or role

craziness

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US / 'kreɪzɪnəs /

UK / 'kreɪzɪnəs /

B2
  • noun
  • Insanity; strangeness

creature

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US / ˈkri:tʃə(r) /

UK / ˈkritʃɚ /

A2
  • noun
  • Animal of any type

humanoid

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US / ˈhju:mənɔɪd /

UK / ˈhjuməˌnɔɪd /

B2
  • adjecitve
  • Automaton that resembles a human being

same

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US / seɪm /

UK / sem /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Being equal in quality and amount
  • Identical; not different
  • Not changing; constant

subscribe

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US / səb'skraɪb /

UK / səbˈskraɪb /

B1
  • verb
  • To regularly pay to receive a service

tune

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US / tju:n /

UK / tun, tjun /

A2
  • noun
  • Group of musical notes that make a pleasant sound
  • verb
  • To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
  • To adjust to be at the right musical pitch
  • To modify how something operates, looks, e.g. car

pick

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US / pɪk /

UK / pɪk /

A1
  • 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

really

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  • IntroductionIn the world of music, there are artists who are renowned for their iconic costumes or masks. These performers have built their success and identities around their unique attire, creating a captivating audio-visual experience for their audience. In this article, we will be exploring the top 10 masked or costumed musicians who have made a significant impact on the industry.1. ResidentsThe Residents are a group of multimedia pioneers who have been pushing the boundaries of avant-garde and experimental music for over four decades. What sets them apart is not only their artistic commitment but also their dedication to maintaining anonymity. Wearing top-hat-wearing eyeballs in tuxedos, these enigmatic musicians continue to captivate audiences with their technology-enhanced live shows.2. Parliament FunkadelicLed by the funk innovator George Clinton, Parliament Funkadelic is a collective of musicians who excel in delivering their signature P-Funk style during live performances. Blending elements of funk, psychedelic rock, R&B, soul, and doo-wop, their music is a vibrant explosion of sounds. Their colorful and ever-evolving costumes add an extra layer of visual excitement to the experience.3. Insane Clown PosseKnown for their horrorcore genre, Insane Clown Posse has created a unique and terrifying world through their music. With their violent J and shaggy-to-dope personas, they bring their supernatural and horror-infused lyrics to life. Their live shows enhance the craziness with their intense energy and captivating stage presence.4. GhostGhost is a heavy metal band that has achieved remarkable success in the industry, earning two Grammy nominations along the way. What makes them stand out is their theatrical stage presence and elaborate costumes. The band members are known for wearing masks and adopting the persona of Nameless Ghouls, which adds an element of mystique to their performances.5. Daft PunkDaft Punk is a French electronic music duo known for their iconic robot helmets. Their unique appearance has become synonymous with their brand and music. Their combination of electronic beats and catchy melodies has propelled them to international stardom, and their attention to detail in their costumes has furthered their appeal.6. SlipknotSlipknot is a heavy metal band that has gained a dedicated following due to their distinctive masks and jumpsuits. Each member of the band wears a unique mask, which serves as a symbol of their individuality within the group. The masks also add a sense of mystery and intrigue to their intense live performances.7. KISSKISS is one of the most iconic costumed bands in rock history. With their elaborate makeup and outrageous costumes, they have become synonymous with the glam rock genre. Their energetic live shows, complete with fire-breathing and pyrotechnics, have solidified their status as legendary performers.8. GorillazGorillaz is a virtual band created by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett. Each member of the band is represented by a different animated character, and their music videos and live performances incorporate visuals and storytelling. By blurring the line between reality and animation, Gorillaz has carved a unique space for themselves in the music industry.9. LordiLordi is a Finnish hard rock band known for their extravagant monster costumes. Drawing inspiration from horror movies and heavy metal, the band members transform into monstrous characters during their live shows. Their theatricality and dedication to their image have earned them a devoted fanbase.10. The AquabatsThe Aquabats are a comedic rock band that combines elements of punk rock, new wave, and ska. Known for their superhero-themed costumes and energetic stage presence, they bring a sense of fun and nostalgia to their performances. Their catchy tunes and lighthearted lyrics make them a favorite among both kids and adults.ConclusionThese masked and costumed musicians have proven that their unique attire is more than just a gimmick. They have successfully used their costumes to enhance their music and create an immersive experience for their fanbase. From avant-garde pioneers to Grammy-nominated heavy metallers, their impact on the industry is undeniable. Whether it's the mystery and anonymity of their masks or the flamboyance of their costumes, these musicians have mastered the art of visual storytelling. They are not just musicians; they are performers who have embraced the power of costumes to elevate their art.
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  • They have nothing to hide, or do they?
  • Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we're counting down our picks for the Top 10 Costumed or Masked Musicians.
  • For this list, we've chosen acts whose success and identities are tied to the costumes or masks they wear, and who are the whole package when it comes to audio and visuals.
  • These multimedia pioneers have been making avant-garde and experimental music for over four decades.
  • What makes them more unique is their commitment to their art, and the methods they've taken to remain anonymous.
  • In public, the residents don't speak and masquerade as top-hat-wearing eyeballs in tuxedos.
  • Though their technology-enhanced live shows have made waves, their true identities remain hidden to this day.
  • Funk innovator George Clinton leads this collective of musicians whose P-Funk style is at its best when experienced in concert.
  • Thanks to their blend of funk, psychedelic rock, R&B, soul, and doo-wop, and their bright, freaky, and evolving costumes, it's an explosion of sounds and color.
  • Featuring some of the most skilled musicians and performers out there, Parliament Funkadelic's influence reaches far and wide.
  • These hardcore hip-hoppers brought many people's fear of clowns to life.
  • With their violent J and shaggy-to-dope personas, they added a terrifying dimension to their supernatural and horror-infused lyrics and enhanced the craziness of their live show.
  • Though the horrorcore genre hasn't really found a mainstream audience, Insane Clown Posse has spawned a devoted bunch of followers with the Juggalos.
  • This may come as a shock to some, but this bunch of heavy-metallers has two Grammy nominations under their belt.
  • Known for donning latex alien costumes and dousing fans with fake blood, GWAR has found a formula for success that has amassed them thousands of fans.
  • If you love thrash metal, comedy rock, or sci-fi and horror, then these intergalactic humanoid creatures are for you.
  • Popping up on the metal scene around the same time as the masked musicians of Mushroomhead, Slipknot grabbed the masses' attention with their aggressive sound, terrifying disguises, and frenzied performances.
  • The band has defended the masks as a way to gain intimacy with the music, and to protect their privacy.
  • Whether you think it's gimmicky or not, their carefully concocted image works.
  • These Grammy winners have topped charts and sold millions.
  • There's no need to feel down when the Village People are in town.
  • Their tunes will make you dance and sing.
  • Though their multiple on-stage personas were meant to appeal to disco's gay fans, these young men hit it big thanks to the genre's worldwide popularity.
  • With their memorable singles and signature costumes, the Village People solidified their place in pop culture for good.
  • 4. Daft Punk Kraftwerk May have used robots before them, but Daft Punk did it harder, better, faster, stronger.
  • At first, the French house duo masked their faces to cover their shyness, but they eventually used them to keep people's attention on the music.
  • They've since become known for their signature robot get-ups, which give them an air of mystery and match the rich, technology-inspired visuals of their shows and music videos.
  • Marilyn Manson While he may not fit your description of one of the beautiful people, it's hard to deny Marilyn Manson's looks aren't part of his notoriety and success.
  • By carefully crafting an image around controversial themes like Satanism, sex, and drugs, the Antichrist superstar has shocked and awed countless people.
  • But his graphic lyrics and performances have also allowed him to push numerous political, social, and religious boundaries along the way.
  • Alice Cooper Though Screamin' Jay Hawkins brought macabre to the stage first, it's Alice Cooper who's the godfather of shock rock.
  • Inspired by horror imagery, he crafted elaborate stage shows laden with execution devices, fake blood, and reptiles.
  • He upped the shock factor by dressing up to match with black eye makeup, corpse paint, and loads of leather.
  • His heavy metal sound and showmanship also set the stage for many shock rockers thereafter.
  • Kiss Influenced by Arthur Brown's flashy stage makeup and burning helmet, Kiss certainly dressed to kill.
  • While their music was loud, catchy, and anthemic, it was their eye-catching costumes and standout black and white makeup that cemented their hard rockin' success worldwide.
  • Add Pyrotechnics and diverse special effects, and you've got a band who'll not only rock and roll all night, but who also inspired the likes of Gwar, Lordi, and more.
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  • Who are your favorite costumed or masked musicians?
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