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Attempt
Ex. In this chapter I will attempt to explain what led up to the revolution. |
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(verb) \ə-ˈtem(p)t\
To try to do something especially something dificult.
Opposite: fail |
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Root
Ex. A bush firmly rooted in the hard ground. |
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(verb) /r[image]t, r[image]t /
To become firmly established, settled, or entrenched
Opposite: jeer |
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Chew
Ex.This meat's so tough I can hardly chew it! |
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(verb) [tʃuː]
To bite food several times before swallowing it.
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Vanish
Ex. My keys were here a minute agi but now they've vanished.
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(verb) /v[image]n[image][image]sh/
To dissaoear suddenly especially in a way that cannot be easily explained.
Opposite: appear |
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Nod
Ex. I asked her if she was reay to go and she nodded. |
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(verb) /n[image]d/
To move your head up and down, in order to show agreement or understanding. |
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Stun
Ex. Redfern stunned the crowd with the last minute goal. |
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(verb) /st[image]n/
To surprise or upset someone so much that they don't react immediatly.
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Hush
Ex. Mishelle asked them to hush their voices. |
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(verb) /h[image]sh/
To make someone stop shouting, talkin, crying, etc.
Opposite: noise
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Fortify
Ex. Her position was fortified by election successes and economic recovery. |
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(verb) /fôr[image]t[image]-f[image][image]/
To encourage an attitude or feeling and make it stronger.
Opposite: weaken |
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Approach
Ex. As I approached the house,I noticed a light on upstairs. |
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(verb) /[image]-pr[image]ch[image]/
To move towards or nearer to someone or something.
Opposite: retreat |
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Tighten
Ex. His mouth tightened into a thin, angry line. |
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(verb) /t[image]t[image]n/
To become stiff or make a part of your body become stiff.
Opposite: loosen
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Billow
Ex. HEr long skirt billowed in the breeze. |
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(verb) /b[image]l[image][image]/
If something made of cloth billows, it moves in the wind.
Opposite: fall |
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Tides
Ex. Is the tide going out or coming in? |
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(noun) /t[image]d/
The regular rising and falling of the level of the sea
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Cocoon
Ex. She was sorrounded by the cocoon of a loving family.
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(noun) /k[image]-k[image]n[image]/
A place or situation in which you feel comfortable and safe and are protected from anything unpleasant.
Opposite: expose |
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(noun) /h[image]ng[image]k[image]r-ch[image]f, -ch[image]f[image]/
A piece of cloth that you use for drying your nose or eyes.
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Exultation
Ex. The crowd cheered in exultation |
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Definition
(noun) /[image]k[image]s[image]l-t[image][image]sh[image]n, [image]g[image]z[image]l-/
Lively or triumphant joy as over succes or victory.
Opposite: missery |
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Banner
Ex. The onlookers were shouting, cheering and waving flags. |
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(noun) /b[image]n[image][image]r/
A long piece of clothe on which something is written.
Opposite: lousy
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Dusty
Ex. David cycled along the dusty road. |
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(adj) /ˈdʌstɪ/
Cover with dust
Opposite: clean |
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Cracked
Ex. The mirror was cracked and dirty. |
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(adj) /kr[image]kt/
Something that has one or more lines on the surface.
Opposite: rational
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Unformed
Ex. This maybe because no matter how old I get, I'm still unformed myself. |
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(adj) /[image]n-fôrmd[image]/
Not yet developed
Opposite: mature |
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Plain
Ex. Mrs. Cookson was a rather plain woman |
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(adj) /pl[image]n/
Not beautiful or attractive.
Opposite: pretty
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