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%% pdf2latex voa-special.tex
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\RequirePackage{ifpdf}
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\ifpdf
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  \documentclass[10pt,landscape,a4paper,pdftex]{article}
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\else
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  \documentclass[10pt,landscape,a4paper]{article}
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\fi
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\usepackage{multicol}
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\usepackage{ifthen}
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\usepackage[landscape]{geometry}
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\usepackage{color,graphicx,overpic}
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\usepackage{hyperref}
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\geometry{top=1cm,left=2cm,right=2cm,bottom=1cm}
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\newcommand{\worddef}[2]{\hangindent=2.5em\hangafter=1\texttt{\textbf{#1}}\hspace{\stretch{1}}#2\par}
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\pagestyle{empty}
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\font\btt=rm-lmtk10
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\begin{document}
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\begin{multicols}{4}
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\fontsize{8pt}{10pt}\selectfont
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\setlength{\premulticols}{1pt}
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\setlength{\postmulticols}{1pt}
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\setlength{\multicolsep}{1pt}
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\setlength{\columnsep}{2pt}
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\setlength{\parindent}{0pt}
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\subsection*{VOA Special English Word Book}
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\worddef{a; an}{\textit{ad.} one; any; each}
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\worddef{able}{\textit{v.} having the power to do something}
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\worddef{about}{\textit{ad.} almost ("about half"); of or having a relation to ("We talk about
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  the weather.")}
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\worddef{above}{\textit{ad.} at a higher place}
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\worddef{abuse}{\textit{n.} bad treatment causing harm or injury}
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\worddef{accept}{\textit{v.} to agree to receive}
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\worddef{accident}{\textit{n.} something that happens by chance or mistake; an unplanned event}
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\worddef{accuse}{\textit{v.} to say a person is responsible for an act or crime; to make a
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  statement against someone}
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\worddef{across}{\textit{ad.} from side to side; to the other side}
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\worddef{act}{\textit{v.} to do something}
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\worddef{activist}{\textit{n.} one who seeks change through action}
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\worddef{actor}{\textit{n.} someone acting in a play or show}
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\worddef{add}{\textit{v.} to put (something) with another to make it larger; to say more}
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\worddef{administration}{\textit{n.} the executive part of a government, usually headed by a president
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  or prime minister}
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\worddef{admit}{\textit{v.} to accept ("admitted to the United Nations"); to express one's
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  guilt or responsibility ("He admitted that what he did was wrong.")}
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\worddef{adult}{\textit{n.} a grown person}
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\worddef{advertise}{\textit{v.} to show or present the qualities of a product to increase sales}
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\worddef{advise}{\textit{v.} to help with information, knowledge or ideas in making a decision}
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\worddef{affect}{\textit{v.} to produce an effect on; to influence ("A lack of sleep affected
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  the singer's performance.")}
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\worddef{afraid}{\textit{ad.} feeling fear}
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\worddef{after}{\textit{ad.} later; behind}
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\worddef{again}{\textit{ad.} another time; as before}
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\worddef{against}{\textit{ad.} opposed to; not agreeing with something}
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\worddef{age}{\textit{n.} how old a person or thing is}
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\worddef{agency}{\textit{n.} an organization that is part of a larger group ("an agency of the
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  United Nations")}
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\worddef{aggression}{\textit{n.} an attack against a person or country; the violation of a country's
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  borders}
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\worddef{ago}{\textit{ad.} of time past; before now}
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\worddef{agree}{\textit{v.} to have the same belief as someone; to be willing to do something}
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\worddef{agriculture}{\textit{n.} farming}
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\worddef{aid}{\textit{v.} to help; to support; n. help, assistance}
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\worddef{aim}{\textit{v.} to point a gun at; n. a goal or purpose}
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\worddef{air}{\textit{n.} the mixture of gases around the earth, mostly nitrogen and oxygen,
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  that we breathe}
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\worddef{air force}{\textit{n.} a military organization using airplanes}
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\worddef{airplane}{\textit{n.} a vehicle with wings that flies}
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\worddef{airport}{\textit{n.} a place where airplanes take off and land}
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\worddef{album}{\textit{n.} a collection of recorded music}
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\worddef{alcohol}{\textit{n.} a strong, colorless liquid, usually made from grain, used as a drug
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  or in industrial products}
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\worddef{alive}{\textit{ad.} having life; not dead}
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\worddef{all}{\textit{ad.} everything; everyone; the complete amount}
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\worddef{ally}{\textit{n.} a nation or person joined with another for a special purpose}
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\worddef{almost}{\textit{ad.} a little less than completely}
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\worddef{alone}{\textit{ad.} separated from others}
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\worddef{along}{\textit{ad.} near or on ("along the road")}
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\worddef{already}{\textit{ad.} before now; even now}
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\worddef{also}{\textit{ad.} added to; too}
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\worddef{although}{\textit{conj.} even if it is true that}
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\worddef{always}{\textit{ad.} at all times; every time}
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\worddef{ambassador}{\textit{n.} a nation's highest diplomatic representative (to another
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  government)}
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\worddef{amend}{\textit{v.} to add to or to change (a proposal or law)}
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\worddef{ammunition}{\textit{n.} the bullets or shells fired from guns}
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\worddef{among}{\textit{ad.} in or part of (a group)}
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\worddef{amount}{\textit{n.} the number, size or weight of anything}
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\worddef{anarchy}{\textit{n.} a lack of order; lawlessness}
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\worddef{ancestor}{\textit{n.} a family member from the past}
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\worddef{ancient}{\textit{ad.} very old; long ago}
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\worddef{and}{\textit{conj.} also; in addition to; with}
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\worddef{anger}{\textit{n.} a strong emotion against someone or something}
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\worddef{animal}{\textit{n.} a living creature that moves, such as a dog or cat}
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\worddef{anniversary}{\textit{n.} a yearly celebration or observance of an event that happened in the
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  past}
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\worddef{announce}{\textit{v.} to make known publicly; to declare officially}
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\worddef{another}{\textit{ad.} one more; a different one}
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\worddef{answer}{\textit{n.} a statement produced by a question; v. to make a statement after
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  being asked a question}
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\worddef{any}{\textit{ad.} one or more of no special kind}
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\worddef{apologize}{\textit{v.} to express regret for a mistake or accident for which one accepts
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  responsibility}
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\worddef{appeal}{\textit{v.} to take to a higher court, person or group for a decision; to call
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  on somebody for help}
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\worddef{appear}{\textit{v.} to show oneself; to come into sight; to seem}
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\worddef{appoint}{\textit{v.} to name; to choose ("appoint a judge")}
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\worddef{approve}{\textit{v.} to agree with; to agree to support}
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\worddef{archeology}{\textit{n.} the scientific study of past human life and activities}
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\worddef{area}{\textit{n.} any place or part of it}
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\worddef{argue}{\textit{v.} to offer reasons for or against something; to dispute; to disagree}
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\worddef{arms}{\textit{n.} military equipment; weapons}
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\worddef{army}{\textit{n.} military ground forces}
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\worddef{around}{\textit{ad.} on every side (of)}
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\worddef{arrest}{\textit{v.} to seize a person for legal action; to take as a prisoner}
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\worddef{arrive}{\textit{v.} to come to a place, especially at the end of a trip}
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\worddef{art}{\textit{n.} expressions or creations by humans, such as paintings, music,
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  writing or statues}
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\worddef{artillery}{\textit{n.} big guns}
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\worddef{as}{\textit{conj.} equally ("as fast as"); when; while}
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\worddef{ash}{\textit{n.} the part left after something burns}
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\worddef{ask}{\textit{v.} to question; to say something is wanted ("We ask the teacher
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  questions every day.")}
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\worddef{assist}{\textit{v.} to help}
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\worddef{astronaut}{\textit{n.} a person who travels in space}
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\worddef{astronomy}{\textit{n.} the scientific study of stars and the universe}
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\worddef{asylum}{\textit{n.} political protection given by a government to a person from another
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  country}
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\worddef{at}{\textit{prep.} in or near ("at the edge"); where ("look at"); when ("at noon")}
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\worddef{atmosphere}{\textit{n.} the gases surrounding any star or planet}
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\worddef{attach}{\textit{v.} to tie together; to connect}
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\worddef{attack}{\textit{n.} a violent attempt to damage, injure or kill; v. to start a fight}
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\worddef{attempt}{\textit{v.} to work toward something; to try; to make an effort}
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\worddef{attend}{\textit{v.} to be present at}
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\worddef{attention}{\textit{n.} close or careful observing of, or listening to, someone or
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  something (“The student paid attention to his teacher.”)}
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\worddef{automobile}{\textit{n.} a vehicle with wheels used to carry people; a car}
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\worddef{autumn}{\textit{n.} the time of the year between summer and winter}
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\worddef{available}{\textit{ad.} present and ready for use; willing to serve or help. (“There was a
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  list of available candidates.”)}
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\worddef{average}{\textit{n.} something (a number) representing the middle; ad. common; normal}
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\worddef{avoid}{\textit{v.} to stay away from}
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\worddef{awake}{\textit{ad.} not sleeping}
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\worddef{award}{\textit{n.} an honor or prize for an act or service}
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\worddef{away}{\textit{ad.} not near}
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\worddef{baby}{\textit{n.} a newly born creature}
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\worddef{back}{\textit{n.} the part behind the front; ad. the other way from forward}
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\worddef{bad}{\textit{ad.} wrong; acting against the law; not good}
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\worddef{balance}{\textit{v.} to make two sides or forces equal}
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\worddef{ball}{\textit{n.} something round}
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\worddef{balloon}{\textit{n.} a device of strong, light material that rises when filled with gas
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  lighter than air}
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\worddef{ballot}{\textit{n.} a piece of paper used for voting}
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\worddef{ban}{\textit{v.} to not permit; to stop; n. an official restriction}
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\worddef{bank}{\textit{n.} an organization that keeps and lends money}
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\worddef{bar}{\textit{v.} to prevent or block}
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\worddef{barrier}{\textit{n.} anything that blocks or makes an action difficult}
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\worddef{base}{\textit{n.} a military center; v. to establish as a fact ("Her research was
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  based on experiments.")}
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\worddef{battle}{\textit{n.} a fight between opposing armed forces}
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\worddef{be}{\textit{v.} to live; to happen; to exist}
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\worddef{beat}{\textit{v.} to hit again and again}
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\worddef{beauty}{\textit{n.} that which pleases the eye, ear or spirit}
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\worddef{because}{\textit{prep.} for the reason that ("He left because he was sick.")}
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\worddef{become}{\textit{v.} to come to be}
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\worddef{bed}{\textit{n.} a sleeping place}
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\worddef{before}{\textit{prep.} earlier}
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\worddef{begin}{\textit{v.} to do the first part of an action; to start}
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\worddef{behavior}{\textit{n.} the way in which a person or animal acts (“The child’s behavior was
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  bad because he fought with other children.”)}
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\worddef{behind}{\textit{ad.} at the back of; in back of}
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\worddef{believe}{\textit{v.} to think; to feel sure of; to accept as true; to trust}
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\worddef{belong}{\textit{v.} to be owned by; to be a member of}
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\worddef{below}{\textit{ad.} lower than}
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\worddef{best}{\textit{ad.} the most good}
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\worddef{betray}{\textit{v.} to turn against; to be false to}
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\worddef{better}{\textit{ad.} more good than}
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\worddef{between}{\textit{ad.} in the space or time that separates; from one to the other ("talks
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  between two nations")}
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\worddef{big}{\textit{ad.} of great size; not small}
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\worddef{bill}{\textit{n.} a legislative proposal}
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\worddef{biology}{\textit{n.} the scientific study of life or living things in all their forms}
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\worddef{bird}{\textit{n.} a creature that flies}
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\worddef{bite}{\textit{v.} to cut with the teeth}
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\worddef{black}{\textit{ad.} dark; having the color like that of the night sky}
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\worddef{blame}{\textit{v.} to accuse; to hold responsible}
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\worddef{bleed}{\textit{v.} to lose blood}
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\worddef{blind}{\textit{ad.} not able to see}
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\worddef{block}{\textit{v.} to stop something from being done; to prevent movement}
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\worddef{blood}{\textit{n.} red fluid in the body}
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\worddef{blow}{\textit{v.} to move with force, as in air ("The wind blows.")}
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\worddef{blue}{\textit{ad.} having the color like that of a clear sky}
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\worddef{boat}{\textit{n.} something built to travel on water that carries people or goods}
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\worddef{body}{\textit{n.} all of a person or animal; the remains of a person or animal}
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\worddef{boil}{\textit{v.} to heat a liquid until it becomes very hot}
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\worddef{bomb}{\textit{n.} a device that explodes with great force; v. to attack or destroy
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  with bombs}
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\worddef{bone}{\textit{n.} the hard material in the body}
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\worddef{book}{\textit{n.} a long written work for reading}
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\worddef{border}{\textit{n.} a dividing line between nations}
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\worddef{born}{\textit{v.} to come to life; to come into existence}
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\worddef{borrow}{\textit{v.} to take as a loan}
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\worddef{both}{\textit{ad.} not just one of two, but the two together}
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\worddef{bottle}{\textit{n.} a container, usually made of glass, to hold liquid}
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\worddef{bottom}{\textit{ad.} the lowest part of something}
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\worddef{box}{\textit{n.} something to put things into; a container, usually made of paper or
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  wood}
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\worddef{boy}{\textit{n.} a young male person}
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\worddef{boycott}{\textit{v.} to refuse to take part in or deal with}
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\worddef{brain}{\textit{n.} the control center of thought, emotions and body activity of all
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  creatures}
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\worddef{brave}{\textit{ad.} having no fear}
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\worddef{bread}{\textit{n.} a food made from grain}
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\worddef{break}{\textit{v.} to divide into parts by force; to destroy}
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\worddef{breathe}{\textit{v.} to take air into the body and let it out again}
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\worddef{bridge}{\textit{n.} a structure built over a waterway, valley or road so people and
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  vehicles can cross from one side to the other}
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\worddef{brief}{\textit{ad.} short; not long}
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\worddef{bright}{\textit{ad.} giving much light; strong and clear in color}
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\worddef{bring}{\textit{v.} to come with something}
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\worddef{broadcast}{\textit{v.} to send information, stories or music by radio or television; n. a
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  radio or television program}
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\worddef{brother}{\textit{n.} a male with the same father or mother as another person}
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\worddef{brown}{\textit{ad.} having the color like that of coffee}
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\worddef{budget}{\textit{n.} a spending plan}
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\worddef{build}{\textit{v.} to join materials together to make something}
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\worddef{building}{\textit{n.} anything built for use as a house, factory, office, school, store
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  or place of entertainment}
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\worddef{bullet}{\textit{n.} a small piece of metal shot from a gun}
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\worddef{burn}{\textit{v.} to be on fire; to destroy or damage by fire}
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\worddef{burst}{\textit{v.} to break open suddenly}
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\worddef{bury}{\textit{v.} to put into the ground and cover with earth}
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\worddef{bus}{\textit{n.} a public vehicle to carry people}
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\worddef{business}{\textit{n.} one's work; buying and selling to earn money; trade}
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\worddef{busy}{\textit{ad.} doing something; very active}
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\worddef{but}{\textit{conj.} however; other than; yet}
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\worddef{buy}{\textit{v.} to get by paying something, usually money}
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\worddef{by}{\textit{conj.} near; at; next to ("by the road"); from ("a play by William
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  Shakespeare"); not later than ("by midnight")}
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\worddef{cabinet}{\textit{n.} a group of ministers that helps lead a government}
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\worddef{call}{\textit{v.} to give a name to ("I call myself John."); to ask for or request
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  ("They called for an end to the fighting.")}
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\worddef{calm}{\textit{ad.} quiet; peaceful; opposite tense}
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\worddef{camera}{\textit{n.} a device for taking pictures}
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\worddef{camp}{\textit{n.} a place with temporary housing}
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\worddef{campaign}{\textit{n.} a competition by opposing political candidates seeking support from
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  voters; a connected series of military actions during a war}
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\worddef{can}{\textit{v.} to be able to; to have the right to; n. a container used to hold
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  liquid or food, usually made of metal}
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\worddef{cancel}{\textit{v.} to end; to stop}
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\worddef{cancer}{\textit{n.} a disease in which dangerous cells grow quickly and destroy parts
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  of the body}
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\worddef{candidate}{\textit{n.} a person who seeks or is nominated for an office or an honor}
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\worddef{capital}{\textit{n.} the official center of a government; the city where a country's
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  government is}
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\worddef{capture}{\textit{v.} to make a person or animal a prisoner; to seize or take by force;
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  to get control of}
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\worddef{car}{\textit{n.} a vehicle with wheels used to carry people; an automobile; a part
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  of a train}
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\worddef{care}{\textit{v.} to like; to protect; to feel worry or interest}
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\worddef{career}{\textit{n.} a chosen profession; a person’s working life (“The actor’s career
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  lasted for thirty years.”)}
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\worddef{careful}{\textit{ad.} acting safely; with much thought}
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\worddef{carry}{\textit{v.} to take something or someone from one place to another}
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\worddef{case (court)}{\textit{n.} a legal action}
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\worddef{case (medical)}{\textit{n.} an incident of disease ("There was only one case of chicken pox at
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  the school.")}
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\worddef{cat}{\textit{n.} a small animal that often lives with humans}
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\worddef{catch}{\textit{v.} to seize after a chase; to stop and seize with the hands}
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\worddef{cause}{\textit{v.} to make happen; n. the thing or person that produces a result}
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\worddef{ceasefire}{\textit{n.} a halt in fighting, usually by agreement}
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\worddef{celebrate}{\textit{v.} to honor a person or event with special activities}
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\worddef{center}{\textit{n.} the middle of something; the place in the middle; a place that is
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  the main point of an activity}
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\worddef{century}{\textit{n.} one hundred years}
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\worddef{ceremony}{\textit{n.} an act or series of acts done in a special way established by
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  tradition}
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\worddef{chairman}{\textit{n.} a person leading a meeting or an organized group}
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\worddef{champion}{\textit{n.} the best; the winner}
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\worddef{chance}{\textit{n.} a possibility of winning or losing or that something will happen}
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\worddef{change}{\textit{v.} to make different; to become different}
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\worddef{charge}{\textit{v.} to accuse someone of something, usually a crime; n. a statement in
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  which someone is accused of something}
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\worddef{chase}{\textit{v.} to run or go after someone or something}
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\worddef{cheat}{\textit{v.} to get by a trick; to steal from}
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\worddef{cheer}{\textit{v.} to shout approval or praise}
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\worddef{chemicals}{\textit{n.} elements found in nature or made by people; substances used in the
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  science of chemistry}
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\worddef{chemistry}{\textit{n.} the scientific study of substances, what they are made of, how they
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  act under different conditions, and how they form other substances}
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\worddef{chief}{\textit{n.} the head or leader of a group; ad. leading; most important}
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\worddef{child}{\textit{n.} a baby; a boy or girl}
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\worddef{children}{\textit{n.} more than one child}
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\worddef{choose}{\textit{v.} to decide between two or more}
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\worddef{circle}{\textit{n.} a closed shape that has all its points equally distant from the
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  center, like an "O"}
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\worddef{citizen}{\textit{n.} a person who is a member of a country by birth or by law}
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\worddef{city}{\textit{n.} any important large town}
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\worddef{civil rights}{\textit{n.} the political, economic and social rights given equally to all
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  people of a nation}
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\worddef{civilian}{\textit{ad.} not military}
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\worddef{claim}{\textit{v.} to say something as a fact}
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\worddef{clash}{\textit{n.} a battle; v. to fight or oppose}
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\worddef{class}{\textit{n.} a group of students who meet to study the same subject; also, a
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  social or economic group. ("They were members of the middle class.")}
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\worddef{clean}{\textit{v.} to make pure; ad. free from dirt or harmful substances ("clean
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  water")}
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\worddef{clear}{\textit{ad.} easy to see or see through; easily understood}
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\worddef{clergy}{\textit{n.} a body of officials within a religious organization}
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\worddef{climate}{\textit{n.} the normal weather conditions of a place}
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\worddef{climb}{\textit{v.} to go up or down something by using the feet and sometimes the
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  hands}
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\worddef{clock}{\textit{n.} a device that measures and shows time}
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\worddef{close}{\textit{v.} to make something not open; ad. near to}
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\worddef{cloth}{\textit{n.} a material made from plants, chemicals, animal hair and other
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  substances}
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\worddef{clothes}{\textit{n.} what people wear}
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\worddef{cloud}{\textit{n.} a mass of fog high in the sky}
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\worddef{coal}{\textit{n.} a solid black substance used as fuel}
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\worddef{coalition}{\textit{n.} forces, groups or nations joined together}
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\worddef{coast}{\textit{n.} land on the edge of the ocean}
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\worddef{coffee}{\textit{n.} a drink made from the plant of the same name}
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\worddef{cold}{\textit{ad.} not warm; having or feeling great coolness or a low temperature}
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\worddef{collapse}{\textit{v.} to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down or fail suddenly in
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  strength, health or power. (“The building collapsed in the
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  earthquake.” “The government collapsed after a vote in parliament.”)}
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\worddef{collect}{\textit{v.} to bring or gather together in one place; to demand and receive
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  ("collect taxes")}
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\worddef{college}{\textit{n.} a small university}
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\worddef{colony}{\textit{n.} land controlled by another country or government}
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\worddef{color}{\textit{n.} the different effects of light on the eye, making blue, red, brown,
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  black, yellow and others}
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\worddef{combine}{\textit{v.} to mix or bring together}
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\worddef{come}{\textit{v.} to move toward; to arrive}
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\worddef{command}{\textit{v.} to order; to have power over something}
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\worddef{comment}{\textit{v.} to say something about; to express an opinion about something}
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\worddef{committee}{\textit{n.} a group of people given special work}
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\worddef{common}{\textit{ad.} usual; same for all ("a common purpose")}
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\worddef{communicate}{\textit{v.} to tell; to give or exchange information}
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\worddef{community}{\textit{n.} a group of people living together in one place or area}
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\worddef{company}{\textit{n.} a business organized for trade, industrial or other purposes}
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\worddef{compare}{\textit{v.} to examine what is different or similar}
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\worddef{compete}{\textit{v.} to try to do as well as, or better than, another or others}
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\worddef{complete}{\textit{ad.} having all parts; ended or finished}
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\worddef{complex}{\textit{ad.} of or having many parts that are difficult to understand; not
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  simple}
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\worddef{compromise}{\textit{n.} the settlement of an argument where each side agrees to accept less
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  than first demanded}
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\worddef{computer}{\textit{n.} an electronic machine for storing and organizing information, and
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  for communicating with others}
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\worddef{concern}{\textit{n.} interest, worry ("express concern about"); v. to fear ("to be
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  concerned")}
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\worddef{condemn}{\textit{v.} to say a person or action is wrong or bad}
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\worddef{condition}{\textit{n.} something declared necessary to complete an agreement; a person's
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  health}
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\worddef{conference}{\textit{n.} a meeting}
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\worddef{confirm}{\textit{v.} to approve; to say that something is true}
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\worddef{conflict}{\textit{n.} a fight; a battle, especially a long one}
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\worddef{congratulate}{\textit{v.} to praise a person or to express pleasure for success or good luck}
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\worddef{Congress}{\textit{n.} the organization of people elected to make the laws of the United
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  States (the House of Representatives and the Senate); a similar
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  organization in other countries}
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\worddef{connect}{\textit{v.} to join one thing to another; to unite; to link}
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\worddef{conservative}{\textit{n.} one who usually supports tradition and opposes great change}
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\worddef{consider}{\textit{v.} to give thought to; to think about carefully}
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\worddef{constitution}{\textit{n.} the written general laws and ideas that form a nation's system of
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  government}
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\worddef{contact}{\textit{n.} the act of touching or being close to a person or thing (“He was in
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  contact with animals that had the disease.”) v. to meet or communicate
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  with (“He wanted to contact his local official.”)}
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\worddef{contain}{\textit{v.} to hold; to include}
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\worddef{container}{\textit{n.} a box, bottle or can used to hold something}
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\worddef{continent}{\textit{n.} any of the seven great land areas of the world}
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\worddef{continue}{\textit{v.} to go on doing or being}
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\worddef{control}{\textit{v.} to direct; to have power over}
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\worddef{convention}{\textit{n.} a large meeting for a special purpose}
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\worddef{cook}{\textit{v.} to heat food before eating it}
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\worddef{cool}{\textit{ad.} almost cold}
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\worddef{cooperate}{\textit{v.} to act or work together}
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\worddef{copy}{\textit{v.} to make something exactly like another; n. something made to look
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  exactly like another}
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\worddef{corn}{\textit{n.} a food grain}
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\worddef{correct}{\textit{ad.} true; free from mistakes; v. to change to what is right}
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\worddef{corruption}{\textit{n.} actions taken to gain money or power that are legally or morally
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  wrong}
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\worddef{cost}{\textit{n.} the price or value of something ("The cost of the book is five
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  dollars."); v. to be valued at ("The book costs five dollars.")}
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\worddef{cotton}{\textit{n.} a material made from a plant of the same name}
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\worddef{count}{\textit{v.} to speak or add numbers}
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\worddef{country}{\textit{n.} a nation; the territory of a nation; land away from cities}
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\worddef{court}{\textit{n.} where trials take place; where judges make decisions about law}
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\worddef{cover}{\textit{v.} to put something over a person or thing; n. anything that is put
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  over a person or thing}
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\worddef{cow}{\textit{n.} a farm animal used for its milk}
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\worddef{crash}{\textit{v.} to fall violently; to hit with great force}
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\worddef{create}{\textit{v.} to make; to give life or form to}
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\worddef{creature}{\textit{n.} any living being; any animal or human}
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\worddef{credit}{\textit{n.} an agreement that payments will be made at a later time}
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\worddef{crew}{\textit{n.} a group of people working together}
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\worddef{crime}{\textit{n.} an act that violates a law}
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\worddef{criminal}{\textit{n.} a person who is responsible for a crime}
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\worddef{crisis}{\textit{n.} an extremely important time when something may become much better
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  or worse; a dangerous situation}
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\worddef{criticize}{\textit{v.} to say what is wrong with something or someone; to condemn; to
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  judge}
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\worddef{crops}{\textit{n.} plants that are grown and gathered for food, such as grains, fruits
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  and vegetables}
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\worddef{cross}{\textit{v.} to go from one side to another; to go across}
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\worddef{crowd}{\textit{n.} a large number of people gathered in one place}
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\worddef{crush}{\textit{v.} to damage or destroy by great weight; to defeat completely}
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\worddef{cry}{\textit{v.} to express or show sorrow or pain}
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\worddef{culture}{\textit{n.} all the beliefs, traditions and arts of a group or population}
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\worddef{cure}{\textit{v.} to improve health; to make well ("The doctor can cure the
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  disease."); n. something that makes a sick person well ("Antibiotics
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  are a cure for infection.")}
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\worddef{curfew}{\textit{n.} an order to people to stay off the streets or to close their
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  businesses}
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\worddef{current}{\textit{n.} movement of air, water or electricity; ad. belonging to the present
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  time ("She found the report in a current publication.")}
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\worddef{custom}{\textit{n.} a long-established belief or activity of a people}
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\worddef{customs}{\textit{n.} taxes on imports}
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\worddef{cut}{\textit{v.} to divide or injure with a sharp tool; to make less; to reduce}
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\worddef{dam}{\textit{n.} a wall built across a river to hold back flowing water}
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\worddef{damage}{\textit{v.} to cause injury or destruction; n. harm; hurt or injury, usually to
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  things}
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\worddef{dance}{\textit{v.} to move the body and feet to music; n. a series of steps, usually
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  to music}
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\worddef{danger}{\textit{n.} a strong chance of suffering injury, damage or loss}
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\worddef{dark}{\textit{ad.} having little or no light ("The room was dark.")}
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\worddef{date}{\textit{n.} an expression of time; a day, month and year}
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\worddef{daughter}{\textit{n.} a person's female child}
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\worddef{day}{\textit{n.} twenty-four hours; the hours of sunlight}
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\worddef{dead}{\textit{ad.} not living}
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\worddef{deaf}{\textit{ad.} not able to hear}
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\worddef{deal}{\textit{v.} to have to do with ("The talks will deal with the problem of
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  pollution."); to buy or sell ("Her company deals in plastic.")}
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\worddef{debate}{\textit{v.} to argue for or against something; n. a public discussion or
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  argument}
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\worddef{debt}{\textit{n.} something that is owed; the condition of owing}
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\worddef{decide}{\textit{v.} to choose; to settle; to judge}
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\worddef{declare}{\textit{v.} to say; to make a statement}
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\worddef{decrease}{\textit{v.} to make less in size or amount}
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\worddef{deep}{\textit{ad.} going far down; a long way from top to bottom}
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\worddef{defeat}{\textit{v.} to cause to lose in a battle or struggle; n. a loss; the condition
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  of having lost}
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   454
\worddef{defend}{\textit{v.} to guard or fight against attack; to protect}
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parents:
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   455
\worddef{deficit}{\textit{n.} a shortage that results when spending is greater than earnings, or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
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  imports are greater than exports}
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parents:
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   457
\worddef{define}{\textit{v.} to give the meaning of; to explain}
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parents:
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\worddef{degree}{\textit{n.} a measure of temperature}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   459
\worddef{delay}{\textit{v.} to decide to do something at a later time; to postpone; to cause to
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   460
  be late}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
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\worddef{delegate}{\textit{n.} one sent to act for another; one who represents another}
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parents:
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   462
\worddef{demand}{\textit{v.} to ask by ordering; to ask with force}
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parents:
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\worddef{democracy}{\textit{n.} the system of government in which citizens vote to choose leaders
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parents:
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  or to make other important decisions}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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\worddef{demonstrate}{\textit{v.} to make a public show of opinions or feelings ("The crowd
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parents:
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  demonstrated in support of human rights."); to explain by using
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parents:
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  examples ("The teacher demonstrated the idea with an experiment.")}
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parents:
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\worddef{denounce}{\textit{v.} to accuse of being wrong or evil; to criticize severely}
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parents:
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\worddef{deny}{\textit{v.} to declare that something is not true; to refuse a request}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   470
\worddef{depend}{\textit{v.} to need help and support}
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parents:
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   471
\worddef{deplore}{\textit{v.} to regret strongly; to express sadness}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   472
\worddef{deploy}{\textit{v.} to move forces or weapons into positions for action}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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\worddef{depression}{\textit{n.} severe unhappiness; a period of reduced business and economic
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parents:
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  activity during which many people lose their jobs}
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parents:
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\worddef{describe}{\textit{v.} to give a word picture of something; to give details of something}
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parents:
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\worddef{desert}{\textit{n.} a dry area of land}
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parents:
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\worddef{design}{\textit{v.} to plan or create plans for}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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\worddef{desire}{\textit{v.} to want very much; to wish for}
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parents:
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\worddef{destroy}{\textit{v.} to break into pieces; to end the existence of}
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parents:
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\worddef{detail}{\textit{n.} a small part of something; a small piece of information}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   481
\worddef{detain}{\textit{v.} to keep or hold (“The police detained several suspects for
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  questioning.”)}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   483
\worddef{develop}{\textit{v.} to grow; to create; to experience progress}
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parents:
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\worddef{device}{\textit{n.} a piece of equipment made for a special purpose}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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\worddef{dictator}{\textit{n.} a ruler with complete power}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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\worddef{die}{\textit{v.} to become dead; to stop living; to end}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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\worddef{diet}{\textit{n.} usual daily food and drink}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   488
\worddef{different}{\textit{ad.} not the same}
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parents:
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\worddef{difficult}{\textit{ad.} not easy; hard to do, make or carry out}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   490
\worddef{dig}{\textit{v.} to make a hole in the ground}
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parents:
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   491
\worddef{dinner}{\textit{n.} the main amount of food eaten at a usual time ("The family had its
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parents:
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   492
  dinner at noon."); a special event that includes food ("The official
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parents:
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  dinner took place at the White House.")}
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parents:
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\worddef{diplomat}{\textit{n.} a person who represents his or her government in dealing with
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
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parents:
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  another government}
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   496
\worddef{direct}{\textit{v.} to lead; to aim or show the way ("He directed me to the theater.");
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parents:
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  ad. straight to something; not through some other person or thing
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parents:
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   498
  ("The path is direct.")}
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parents:
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   499
\worddef{direction}{\textit{n.} the way (east, west, north, south); where someone or something came
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  from or went to}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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\worddef{dirt}{\textit{n.} earth or soil}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   502
\worddef{disappear}{\textit{v.} to become unseen; to no longer exist}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   503
\worddef{disarm}{\textit{v.} to take away weapons; to no longer keep weapons; to make a bomb
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  harmless by removing its exploding device}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   505
\worddef{disaster}{\textit{n.} an event causing widespread destruction or loss of life, such as an
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   506
  earthquake or plane crash}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   507
\worddef{discover}{\textit{v.} to find or learn something}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   508
\worddef{discrimination}{\textit{n.} unfair treatment or consideration based on opinions about a whole
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   509
  group instead of on the qualities of an individual. (“He was accused
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  of discrimination against people from other countries.”)}
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parents:
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   511
\worddef{discuss}{\textit{v.} to talk about; to exchange ideas}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   512
\worddef{disease}{\textit{n.} a sickness in living things, often caused by viruses, germs or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   513
  bacteria}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   514
\worddef{dismiss}{\textit{v.} to send away; to refuse to consider}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   515
\worddef{dispute}{\textit{v.} to oppose strongly by argument; n. an angry debate}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   516
\worddef{dissident}{\textit{n.} a person who strongly disagrees with his or her government}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   517
\worddef{distance}{\textit{n.} the amount of space between two places or objects ("The distance
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  from my house to your house is two kilometers.")}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   519
\worddef{dive}{\textit{v.} to jump into water head first}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   520
\worddef{divide}{\textit{v.} to separate into two or more parts}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   521
\worddef{do}{\textit{v.} to act; to make an effort}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   522
\worddef{doctor}{\textit{n.} a person trained in medicine to treat sick people}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   523
\worddef{document}{\textit{n.} an official piece of paper with facts written on it, used as proof
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   524
  or support of something}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   525
\worddef{dog}{\textit{n.} a small animal that often lives with humans}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   526
\worddef{dollar}{\textit{n.} United States money, one hundred cents}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   527
\worddef{donate}{\textit{v.} to present something as a gift to an organization, country or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   528
  cause. (“She donated money to the Red Cross to help survivors of the
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   529
  earthquake.”)}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   530
\worddef{door}{\textit{n.} an opening for entering or leaving a building or room}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   531
\worddef{double}{\textit{v.} to increase two times as much in size, strength or number}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   532
\worddef{down}{\textit{ad.} from higher to lower; in a low place}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   533
\worddef{dream}{\textit{v.} to have a picture or story in the mind during sleep; n. a picture
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   534
  or story in the mind during sleep; a happy idea about the future}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   535
\worddef{drink}{\textit{v.} to take liquid into the body through the mouth}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   536
\worddef{drive}{\textit{v.} to control a moving vehicle}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   537
\worddef{drop}{\textit{v.} to fall or let fall; to go lower}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   538
\worddef{drown}{\textit{v.} to die under water}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   539
\worddef{drug}{\textit{n.} anything used as a medicine or in making medicine; a chemical
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   540
  substance used to ease pain or to affect the mind}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   541
\worddef{dry}{\textit{ad.} not wet; without rain}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   542
\worddef{during}{\textit{ad.} through the whole time; while (something is happening)}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   543
\worddef{dust}{\textit{n.} pieces of matter so small that they can float in the air}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   544
\worddef{duty}{\textit{n.} one's job or responsibility; what one must do because it is right
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   545
  and just}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   546
\worddef{each}{\textit{ad.} every one by itself}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   547
\worddef{early}{\textit{ad.} at or near the beginning, especially the beginning of the day;
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   548
  opposite late}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   549
\worddef{earn}{\textit{v.} to be paid in return for work done}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   550
\worddef{earth}{\textit{n.} the planet we all live on; the ground or soil}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   551
\worddef{earthquake}{\textit{n.} a sudden, violent shaking of the earth's surface}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   552
\worddef{ease}{\textit{v.} to reduce; to make less difficult}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   553
\worddef{east}{\textit{n.} the direction from which the sun rises}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   554
\worddef{easy}{\textit{ad.} not difficult; not hard to do}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   555
\worddef{eat}{\textit{v.} to take food into the body through the mouth}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   556
\worddef{ecology}{\textit{n.} the scientific study of the environment and links among living and
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   557
  material things}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   558
\worddef{economy}{\textit{n.} the system by which money, industry and trade are organized}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   559
\worddef{edge}{\textit{n.} the line where something ends or begins}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   560
\worddef{education}{\textit{n.} the act of teaching}
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parents:
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   561
\worddef{effect}{\textit{n.} the result or change caused by something ("The storm had a serious
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parents:
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   562
  effect on the economy.")}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   563
\worddef{effort}{\textit{n.} an attempt; the work necessary to do something}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   564
\worddef{egg}{\textit{n.} the rounded object containing unborn young produced by female
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  birds, fish or reptiles; a single cell in a female person or animal
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parents:
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   566
  that can develop into a baby}
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parents:
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   567
\worddef{either}{\textit{ad.} one of two, but not the other}
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parents:
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   568
\worddef{elect}{\textit{v.} to choose by voting}
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parents:
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   569
\worddef{electricity}{\textit{n.} a form of energy that flows through wires to provide heat and
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   570
  light, and power to machines}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   571
\worddef{embassy}{\textit{n.} the offices of an ambassador and his or her assistants}
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parents:
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   572
\worddef{embryo}{\textit{n.} a human or animal in the earliest stages of its development}
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parents:
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   573
\worddef{emergency}{\textit{n.} an unexpected and dangerous situation demanding quick action}
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parents:
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   574
\worddef{emotion}{\textit{n.} a strong feeling such as love, hate, fear or sadness}
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parents:
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   575
\worddef{employ}{\textit{v.} to give work in return for wages}
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parents:
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   576
\worddef{empty}{\textit{ad.} having nothing inside; v. to remove everything}
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parents:
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   577
\worddef{end}{\textit{v.} to stop; to finish; n. the part which comes last}
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parents:
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   578
\worddef{enemy}{\textit{n.} a person opposing or hating another; a person or people of the
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   579
  other side in a war}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   580
\worddef{energy}{\textit{n.} power used to do work, usually with machines; the ability and
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   581
  willingness to be active}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   582
\worddef{enforce}{\textit{v.} to make something be done}
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parents:
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   583
\worddef{engine}{\textit{n.} a machine that uses energy to cause movement or to do work}
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parents:
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   584
\worddef{engineer}{\textit{n.} a person who designs engines, machines, roads, bridges or railroads}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   585
\worddef{enjoy}{\textit{v.} to be pleased or satisfied by something}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   586
\worddef{enough}{\textit{ad.} as much as necessary; pro. the amount needed}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   587
\worddef{enter}{\textit{v.} to come or go into}
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parents:
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   588
\worddef{environment}{\textit{n.} all surrounding things, conditions and influences that affect life;
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   589
  the natural world of land, sea, air, plants and animals}
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parents:
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   590
\worddef{equal}{\textit{ad.} the same in amount, size, weight or value; having the same rights}
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parents:
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   591
\worddef{equipment}{\textit{n.} things, tools or machines needed for a purpose or activity}
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parents:
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   592
\worddef{escape}{\textit{v.} to get free; to get away from; to get out of}
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parents:
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   593
\worddef{especially}{\textit{ad.} more than others ("We liked the food, especially the fish.")}
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parents:
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   594
\worddef{establish}{\textit{v.} to bring into existence; to create}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   595
\worddef{estimate}{\textit{v.} to form an opinion about a value, size or amount using less than
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   596
  complete information}
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parents:
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   597
\worddef{ethnic}{\textit{ad.} of or concerning people belonging to a large group because of
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parents:
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   598
  their race, religion, language, tribe or where their ancestors lived}
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parents:
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   599
\worddef{evaporate}{\textit{v.} to change from a liquid into a gas}
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parents:
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   600
\worddef{even}{\textit{ad.} in a way not thought possible ("They survived, even though the
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parents:
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   601
  building was destroyed.")}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   602
\worddef{event}{\textit{n.} that which happens, especially something of importance}
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parents:
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   603
\worddef{ever}{\textit{ad.} at any time}
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parents:
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   604
\worddef{every}{\textit{ad.} each one; all}
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parents:
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   605
\worddef{evidence}{\textit{n.} material or facts that prove something; a reason for believing}
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parents:
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   606
\worddef{evil}{\textit{ad.} not good; extremely bad}
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parents:
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   607
\worddef{exact}{\textit{ad.} having no mistakes; correct in every detail}
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parents:
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   608
\worddef{examine}{\textit{v.} to study closely}
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parents:
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   609
\worddef{example}{\textit{n.} a part that shows what the rest of a thing or group is like}
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parents:
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   610
\worddef{excellent}{\textit{ad.} extremely good}
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parents:
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   611
\worddef{except}{\textit{prep.} but for}
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parents:
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   612
\worddef{exchange}{\textit{v.} to trade; to give or receive one thing for another}
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parents:
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   613
\worddef{excuse}{\textit{v.} to take away blame; to pardon; to forgive; n. a reason (sometimes
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parents:
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   614
  false) for an action}
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parents:
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   615
\worddef{execute}{\textit{v.} to kill}
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parents:
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   616
\worddef{exercise}{\textit{n.} an activity or effort for the purpose of improving the body or to
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parents:
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   617
  stay in good health}
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parents:
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   618
\worddef{exile}{\textit{v.} to force a person to leave his or her country; to expel; n. a
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   619
  person who is forced to leave his or her country}
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parents:
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   620
\worddef{exist}{\textit{v.} to be; to live}
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parents:
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   621
\worddef{expand}{\textit{v.} to make larger; to grow larger}
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parents:
diff changeset
   622
\worddef{expect}{\textit{v.} to think or believe that something will happen; to wait for an
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   623
  event}
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parents:
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   624
\worddef{expel}{\textit{v.} to force out; to remove from; to send away}
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parents:
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   625
\worddef{experience}{\textit{v.} to live through an event, situation or condition ("She experienced
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   626
  great pain."); n. something that one has done or lived through ("The
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parents:
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   627
  experience caused her great pain.")}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   628
\worddef{experiment}{\textit{v.} to test; n. a test or trial carried out to prove if an idea is true
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parents:
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   629
  or false, or to discover something}
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parents:
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   630
\worddef{expert}{\textit{n.} a person with special knowledge or training}
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parents:
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   631
\worddef{explain}{\textit{v.} to give reasons for; to make clear; to tell about; to tell the
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parents:
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  meaning}
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parents:
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   633
\worddef{explode}{\textit{v.} to break apart violently with a loud noise, like a bomb}
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parents:
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   634
\worddef{explore}{\textit{v.} to travel in a place that is not well known to learn more about it;
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parents:
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   635
  to make a careful search; to examine closely}
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parents:
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   636
\worddef{export}{\textit{v.} to send to another country; n. something sent to another country,
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parents:
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   637
  usually for sale}
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parents:
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   638
\worddef{express}{\textit{v.} to say clearly}
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parents:
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   639
\worddef{extend}{\textit{v.} to stretch out in area or length; to continue for a longer time}
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parents:
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   640
\worddef{extra}{\textit{ad.} more than normal, expected or necessary}
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parents:
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   641
\worddef{extraordinary}{\textit{ad.} far greater or better than the usual or normal}
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parents:
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   642
\worddef{extreme}{\textit{ad.} more than the usual or accepted}
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parents:
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   643
\worddef{extremist}{\textit{n.} a person with strong religious or political beliefs who acts in an
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parents:
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  extreme or violent way}
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parents:
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   645
\worddef{face}{\textit{n.} the front of the head: eyes, nose, mouth; v. to look toward; to
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   646
  turn toward; to have before you, such as a problem or danger}
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parents:
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   647
\worddef{fact}{\textit{n.} something known or proved to be true}
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parents:
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   648
\worddef{factory}{\textit{n.} a building or group of buildings where goods are made}
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parents:
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   649
\worddef{fail}{\textit{v.} to not succeed; to not reach a goal}
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parents:
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   650
\worddef{fair}{\textit{ad.} just; honest; what is right}
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parents:
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   651
\worddef{fall}{\textit{v.} to go down quickly; to come down; to drop to the ground or a lower
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   652
  position}
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parents:
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   653
\worddef{false}{\textit{ad.} not true; not correct}
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parents:
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   654
\worddef{family}{\textit{n.} the group that includes children and their parents}
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parents:
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   655
\worddef{famous}{\textit{ad.} known very well to many people}
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parents:
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   656
\worddef{fan}{\textit{n.} a person who actively supports a sport, activity or performer (“The
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parents:
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   657
  baseball fan attended every game his team played.”)}
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parents:
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   658
\worddef{far}{\textit{ad.} at, to or from a great distance}
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parents:
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   659
\worddef{farm}{\textit{n.} land used to grow crops and animals for food}
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parents:
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   660
\worddef{fast}{\textit{ad.} moving or working at great speed; quick}
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parents:
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   661
\worddef{fat}{\textit{n.} tissue in the bodies of humans and animals used to store energy and
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parents:
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  to keep warm; ad. thick; heavy}
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parents:
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   663
\worddef{father}{\textit{n.} the male parent; a man who has a child or children}
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parents:
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   664
\worddef{favorite}{\textit{ad.} liked more than others (“Ice cream was her favorite food.”)}
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parents:
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   665
\worddef{fear}{\textit{v.} to be afraid; to worry that something bad is near or may happen
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parents:
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   666
  ("He feared falling down."); n. a strong emotion when there is danger
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parents:
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   667
  or trouble ("He had a fear that he would fall down.")}
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parents:
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   668
\worddef{federal}{\textit{ad.} of or having to do with a national or central government}
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parents:
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   669
\worddef{feed}{\textit{v.} to give food to}
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parents:
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   670
\worddef{feel}{\textit{v.} to have or experience an emotion; to know by touching}
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parents:
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   671
\worddef{female}{\textit{n.} a woman or girl; the sex that gives birth; ad. of or about women}
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parents:
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   672
\worddef{fence}{\textit{n.} something around an area of land to keep animals or people in or
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parents:
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   673
  out}
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   674
\worddef{fertile}{\textit{ad.} rich in production of plants or animals; producing much}
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parents:
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   675
\worddef{few}{\textit{ad.} not many; a small number of}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   676
\worddef{field}{\textit{n.} an area of open land, usually used to grow crops or to raise
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   677
  animals}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   678
\worddef{fierce}{\textit{ad.} extremely strong; violent; angry}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   679
\worddef{fight}{\textit{v.} to use violence or force; to attempt to defeat or destroy an enemy;
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   680
  n. the use of force; a battle}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   681
\worddef{fill}{\textit{v.} to put or pour something into a container until there is space for
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   682
  no more}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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   683
\worddef{film}{\textit{v.} to record something so it can be seen again; to make a motion
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   684
  picture or movie; n. a thin piece of material for making pictures with
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   685
  a camera; a movie}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   686
\worddef{final}{\textit{ad.} at the end; last}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   687
\worddef{financial}{\textit{ad.} of or about the system that includes the use of money, credit,
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   688
  investments and banks}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   689
\worddef{find}{\textit{v.} to discover or learn something by searching or by accident; to
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   690
  decide a court case ("The jury finds the man guilty of murder.")}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   691
\worddef{fine}{\textit{n.} a payment ordered by a court to punish someone for a crime; ad.
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   692
  very good; very small or thin}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   693
\worddef{finish}{\textit{v.} to complete; to end}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   694
\worddef{fire}{\textit{v.} to shoot a gun; n. the heat and light produced by something burning}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   695
\worddef{fireworks}{\textit{n.} rockets producing bright fire in the sky, used in holiday
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   696
  celebrations}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   697
\worddef{firm}{\textit{ad.} not easily moved or changed ("She is firm in her opinion.")}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   698
\worddef{first}{\textit{ad.} coming before all others}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   699
\worddef{fish}{\textit{n.} a creature that lives and can breathe in water}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   700
\worddef{fit}{\textit{v.} to be of the correct size or shape ("These shoes fit my feet.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   701
\worddef{fix}{\textit{v.} to make good or right again}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   702
\worddef{flag}{\textit{n.} a piece of colored cloth used to represent a nation, government or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   703
  organization}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   704
\worddef{flat}{\textit{ad.} smooth; having no high places}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   705
\worddef{flee}{\textit{v.} to run away from}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   706
\worddef{float}{\textit{v.} to be on water without sinking; to move or be moved gently on water
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   707
  or through air}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   708
\worddef{flood}{\textit{v.} to cover with water; n. the movement of water out of a river, lake
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   709
  or ocean onto land}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   710
\worddef{floor}{\textit{n.} the bottom part of a room for walking on ("The book fell to the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   711
  floor."); the level of a building ("The fire was on the first floor.")}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   712
\worddef{flow}{\textit{v.} to move like a liquid}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   713
\worddef{flower}{\textit{n.} the colored part of plants that carry seeds}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   714
\worddef{fluid}{\textit{n.} any substance that can flow, such as a liquid}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   715
\worddef{fly}{\textit{v.} to move through the air with wings, like a bird or airplane; to
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   716
  travel in an airplane or flying vehicle}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   717
\worddef{fog}{\textit{n.} a mass of wet air that is difficult to see through; a cloud close
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   718
  to the ground}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   719
\worddef{follow}{\textit{v.} to come or go after; to accept the rule or power of; to obey}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   720
\worddef{food}{\textit{n.} that which is taken in by all living things for energy, strength
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   721
  and growth}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   722
\worddef{fool}{\textit{v.} to make someone believe something that is not true; to trick; n. a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   723
  person who is tricked easily}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   724
\worddef{foot}{\textit{n.} the bottom part of the leg; the part of the body that touches the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   725
  ground when a person or animal walks}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   726
\worddef{for}{\textit{prep.} because of ("He is famous for his work."); in exchange ("Give me
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   727
  one dollar for the book."); through space or time ("They travelled for
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   728
  one hour."); representative of ("I speak for all people."); to be
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   729
  employed by ("She works for a computer company.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   730
\worddef{force}{\textit{v.} to make someone do something or make something happen by using
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   731
  power; n. power, strength; strength used against a person or object;
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   732
  military power of a nation; a military group}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   733
\worddef{foreign}{\textit{ad.} of, about or from another nation; not from one's own place or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   734
  country}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   735
\worddef{forest}{\textit{n.} a place of many trees}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   736
\worddef{forget}{\textit{v.} to not remember}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   737
\worddef{forgive}{\textit{v.} to pardon; to excuse; to remove guilt}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   738
\worddef{form}{\textit{v.} to make; to start; to shape ("They formed a swim team."); n. a kind
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   739
  ("Swimming is a form of exercise.")}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   740
\worddef{former}{\textit{ad.} earlier in time; not now}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   741
\worddef{forward}{\textit{ad.} the direction in front of; toward the front}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   742
\worddef{free}{\textit{v.} to release; ad. not controlled by another or by outside forces; not
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   743
  in prison; independent; not limited by rules; without cost}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   744
\worddef{freedom}{\textit{n.} the condition of being free}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   745
\worddef{freeze}{\textit{v.} to cause or to become very cold; to make or to become hard by cold}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   746
\worddef{fresh}{\textit{ad.} newly made or gathered; recent}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   747
\worddef{friend}{\textit{n.} a person one likes and trusts}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   748
\worddef{frighten}{\textit{v.} to cause great fear}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   749
\worddef{from}{\textit{prep.} having a person, place or thing as a beginning or cause ("It is
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   750
  a message from the president."); at a place distant, not near ("The
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   751
  school is five kilometers from my home."); because of ("He is
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   752
  suffering from cancer.")}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   753
\worddef{front}{\textit{n.} the forward part; the opposite of back; the beginning; the first
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   754
  part}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   755
\worddef{fruit}{\textit{n.} food from trees and plants}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   756
\worddef{fuel}{\textit{n.} any substance burned to create heat or power}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   757
\worddef{full}{\textit{ad.} containing as much as a person or thing can hold; complete}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   758
\worddef{fun}{\textit{n.} anything that is pleasing and causes happiness}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   759
\worddef{funeral}{\textit{n.} a ceremony held in connection with the burial or burning of the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   760
  dead}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   761
\worddef{future}{\textit{n.} time after now ("We can talk about it in the future."); ad. in the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   762
  time to come ("All future meetings will be held in this room.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   763
\worddef{gain}{\textit{v.} to get possession of; to get more; to increase}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   764
\worddef{game}{\textit{n.} an activity with rules in which people or teams play or compete,
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   765
  usually sports}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   766
\worddef{gas}{\textit{n.} any substance that is not solid or liquid; any substance that burns
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   767
  to provide heat, light or power}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   768
\worddef{gather}{\textit{v.} to bring or come together into a group or place; to collect}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   769
\worddef{general}{\textit{n.} a high military leader; ad. without details; affecting or including
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   770
  all or almost all}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   771
\worddef{generation}{\textit{n.} a group of individuals born and living at about the same time.
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   772
  ("The mother and daughter represented two generations.")}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   773
\worddef{genocide}{\textit{n.} a plan of action to kill or destroy a national, religious, racial
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   774
  or ethnic group}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   775
\worddef{gentle}{\textit{ad.} soft; kind; not rough or violent}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   776
\worddef{get}{\textit{v.} to receive; to gain; to go and bring back; to become; to become the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   777
  owner of}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   778
\worddef{gift}{\textit{n.} something given without cost}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   779
\worddef{girl}{\textit{n.} a young female person}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   780
\worddef{give}{\textit{v.} to present to another to keep without receiving payment}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   781
\worddef{glass}{\textit{n.} a hard, clear material that is easily broken, used most often for
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   782
  windows or for containers to hold liquids}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   783
\worddef{go}{\textit{v.} to move from one place to another; to leave}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   784
\worddef{goal}{\textit{n.} that toward which an effort is directed; that which is aimed at;
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   785
  the end of a trip or race}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   786
\worddef{god}{\textit{n.} the spirit that is honored as creator of all things ("They believe
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   787
  in God."); a spirit or being believed in many religions to have
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   788
  special powers}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   789
\worddef{gold}{\textit{n.} a highly valued yellow metal}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   790
\worddef{good}{\textit{ad.} pleasing; helpful; kind; correct; not bad}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   791
\worddef{goods}{\textit{n.} things owned or made to be sold}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   792
\worddef{govern}{\textit{v.} to control; to rule by military or political power}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   793
\worddef{government}{\textit{n.} a system of governing; the organization of people that rules a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   794
  country, city or area}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   795
\worddef{grain}{\textit{n.} the seed of grass plants used for food, such as wheat, rice and
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   796
  corn; those plants that produce the seeds}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   797
\worddef{grass}{\textit{n.} a plant with long, narrow, green leaves}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   798
\worddef{gray}{\textit{ad.} having the color like that made by mixing black and white}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   799
\worddef{great}{\textit{ad.} very large or more than usual in size or number; very good;
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   800
  important}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   801
\worddef{green}{\textit{ad.} having the color like that made by mixing yellow and blue; having
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   802
  the color like that of growing leaves and grass}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   803
\worddef{grind}{\textit{v.} to reduce to small pieces by crushing}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   804
\worddef{ground}{\textit{n.} land; the earth's surface; soil}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   805
\worddef{group}{\textit{n.} a number of people or things together; a gathering of people
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   806
  working for a common purpose}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   807
\worddef{grow}{\textit{v.} to develop or become bigger; to increase in size or amount}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   808
\worddef{guarantee}{\textit{v.} to promise a result; to promise that something will happen}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   809
\worddef{guard}{\textit{v.} to watch and protect a person, place or thing ("He guards the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   810
  president."); n. a person or thing that watches or protects ("He is a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   811
  prison guard.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   812
\worddef{guerrilla}{\textit{n.} a person who fights as part of an unofficial army, usually against
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   813
  an official army or police}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   814
\worddef{guide}{\textit{v.} to lead to; to show the way; n. one who shows the way}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   815
\worddef{guilty}{\textit{ad.} having done something wrong or in violation of a law; responsible
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   816
  for a bad action}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   817
\worddef{gun}{\textit{n.} a weapon that shoots bullets}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   818
\worddef{hair}{\textit{n.} the fine material that grows from the skin, especially from the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   819
  head}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   820
\worddef{half}{\textit{n.} one of two equal parts of something}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   821
\worddef{halt}{\textit{v.} to come or cause to come to a stop; to stop}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   822
\worddef{hang}{\textit{v.} to place something so the highest part is supported and the lower
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   823
  part is not; to kill by hanging}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   824
\worddef{happen}{\textit{v.} to become a fact or event; to take place}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   825
\worddef{happy}{\textit{ad.} pleased; satisfied; feeling good; not sad}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   826
\worddef{hard}{\textit{ad.} not easily cut or broken; solid; difficult to do or understand;
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   827
  needing much effort or force}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   828
\worddef{harm}{\textit{v.} to injure; to damage; n. damage; hurt}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   829
\worddef{harvest}{\textit{v.} to gather crops; n. the crop after it is gathered}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   830
\worddef{hat}{\textit{n.} a head cover}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   831
\worddef{hate}{\textit{v.} to have strong emotions against; to consider as an enemy; opposite
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   832
  love}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   833
\worddef{have}{\textit{v.} to possess; to own; to hold}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   834
\worddef{he}{\textit{pro.} the boy or man who is being spoken about}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   835
\worddef{head}{\textit{v.} to lead; to command; n. leader; chief; the top part of something;
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   836
  the highest position}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   837
\worddef{headquarters}{\textit{n.} the center from which orders are given; the main offices of a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   838
  business or organization}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   839
\worddef{heal}{\textit{v.} to return to good health; to cure; to become well}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   840
\worddef{health}{\textit{n.} the general condition of the body and mind; the condition of being
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   841
  free from sickness or disease}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   842
\worddef{hear}{\textit{v.} to receive sound through the ears; to receive news about}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   843
\worddef{heat}{\textit{v.} to make hot or warm; n. great warmth; that which is produced by
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   844
  burning fuel; energy from the sun}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   845
\worddef{heavy}{\textit{ad.} having much weight; not easy to lift; of great amount or force}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   846
\worddef{helicopter}{\textit{n.} a machine without wings that can fly up or down or remain in one
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   847
  place above the ground}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   848
\worddef{help}{\textit{v.} to give support; to assist; to make easier; n. support; aid}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   849
\worddef{here}{\textit{ad.} in, to or at this place}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   850
\worddef{hero}{\textit{n.} a person honored for being brave or wise}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   851
\worddef{hide}{\textit{v.} to prevent from being seen or found; to make secret}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   852
\worddef{high}{\textit{ad.} tall; far up; far above the ground; important; above others}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   853
\worddef{hijack}{\textit{v.} to seize or take control of a vehicle by force}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   854
\worddef{hill}{\textit{n.} a small mountain}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   855
\worddef{history}{\textit{n.} the written record or description of past events; the study of the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   856
  past}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   857
\worddef{hit}{\textit{v.} to strike; to touch with force}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   858
\worddef{hold}{\textit{v.} to carry or support, usually in the hands or arms; to keep in one
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   859
  position; to keep as a prisoner; to contain; to possess; to occupy; to
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   860
  organize and be involved in ("The two sides hold talks this week.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   861
\worddef{hole}{\textit{n.} an opening; a torn or broken place in something}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   862
\worddef{holiday}{\textit{n.} a day when one does not work; a day on which no work is done to
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   863
  honor or remember a person or event}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   864
\worddef{holy}{\textit{ad.} greatly honored in religion}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   865
\worddef{home}{\textit{n.} the building where a person lives, especially with family; the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   866
  place where one was born or comes from; the area or country where one
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   867
  lives}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   868
\worddef{honest}{\textit{ad.} truthful; able to be trusted}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   869
\worddef{honor}{\textit{v.} to obey; to show strong, good feelings for ("to honor one's
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   870
  parents"); n. an award; an act of giving special recognition ("He
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   871
  received many honors for his efforts to help others.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   872
\worddef{hope}{\textit{v.} to expect; to believe there is a good chance that something will
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   873
  happen as wanted; to want something to happen}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   874
\worddef{horrible}{\textit{ad.} causing great fear; terrible}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   875
\worddef{horse}{\textit{n.} a large animal often used for racing, riding or farm work}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   876
\worddef{hospital}{\textit{n.} a place where sick or injured people are given medical care}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   877
\worddef{hostage}{\textit{n.} a person captured and held as a guarantee that a demand or promise
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   878
  will be honored}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   879
\worddef{hostile}{\textit{ad.} ready to fight; ready for war}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   880
\worddef{hot}{\textit{ad.} having or feeling great heat or a high temperature}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   881
\worddef{hotel}{\textit{n.} a building with rooms, and often food, for travellers}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   882
\worddef{hour}{\textit{n.} a measure of time; sixty minutes}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   883
\worddef{house}{\textit{n.} a building in which people live; a country's parliament or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   884
  lawmaking group ("House of Representatives")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   885
\worddef{how}{\textit{ad.} in what way; to what amount}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   886
\worddef{however}{\textit{conj.} yet; but}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   887
\worddef{huge}{\textit{ad.} very big; of great size}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   888
\worddef{human}{\textit{ad.} of or about people}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   889
\worddef{humor}{\textit{n.} the ability to understand, enjoy or express what makes people laugh}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   890
\worddef{hunger}{\textit{n.} the need for food}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   891
\worddef{hunt}{\textit{v.} to search for animals to capture or kill them; to seek; to try to
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   892
  find}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   893
\worddef{hurry}{\textit{v.} to do or go fast}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   894
\worddef{hurt}{\textit{v.} to cause pain, injury or damage}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   895
\worddef{husband}{\textit{n.} a man who is married}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   896
\worddef{I}{\textit{pro.} the person speaking}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   897
\worddef{ice}{\textit{n.} frozen water}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   898
\worddef{idea}{\textit{n.} a thought or picture in the mind; a belief}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   899
\worddef{identify}{\textit{v.} to recognize someone or something and to say who or what they are}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   900
\worddef{if}{\textit{conj.} on condition; provided that ("I will go if you go.")}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   901
\worddef{ignore}{\textit{v.} to pay no attention to or refuse to consider (“The president
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   902
  ignored the protesters outside his office.”)}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   903
\worddef{illegal}{\textit{ad.} not legal; in violation of a law}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   904
\worddef{imagine}{\textit{v.} to make a picture in the mind; to form an idea}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   905
\worddef{immediate}{\textit{ad.} without delay; very near in time or place}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   906
\worddef{immigrant}{\textit{n.} a person who arrives in a country to live there}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   907
\worddef{import}{\textit{v.} to bring from another country; n. something brought from another
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   908
  country, usually for sale}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   909
\worddef{important}{\textit{ad.} having great meaning, value or power}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   910
\worddef{improve}{\textit{v.} to make better; to become better}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   911
\worddef{in}{\textit{prep.} inside; held by; contained by; surrounded by; during}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   912
\worddef{incident}{\textit{n.} an event or something that happens}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   913
\worddef{incite}{\textit{v.} to urge or cause an action or emotion, usually something bad or
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   914
  violent}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   915
\worddef{include}{\textit{v.} to have; to make a part of}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   916
\worddef{increase}{\textit{v.} to make more in size or amount}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   917
\worddef{independent}{\textit{ad.} not influenced by or controlled by another or others; free;
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   918
  separate}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   919
\worddef{individual}{\textit{n.} one person}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   920
\worddef{industry}{\textit{n.} any business that produces goods or provides services; the work and
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   921
  related activity in factories and offices; all organizations involved
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   922
  in manufacturing}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   923
\worddef{infect}{\textit{v.} to make sick with something that causes disease}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   924
\worddef{inflation}{\textit{n.} a continuing rise in prices while the value of money goes down}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   925
\worddef{influence}{\textit{v.} to have an effect on someone or something; to cause change}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   926
\worddef{inform}{\textit{v.} to tell; to give knowledge to}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   927
\worddef{information}{\textit{n.} knowledge; facts}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   928
\worddef{inject}{\textit{v.} to force a fluid into, such as putting medicine or drugs into the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   929
  body through the skin}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   930
\worddef{injure}{\textit{v.} to cause harm or damage to a person or animal}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   931
\worddef{innocent}{\textit{ad.} not guilty of a crime; not responsible for a bad action}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   932
\worddef{insane}{\textit{ad.} mentally sick}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   933
\worddef{insect}{\textit{n.} a very small creature, usually with many legs and sometimes with
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   934
  wings}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   935
\worddef{inspect}{\textit{v.} to look at something carefully; to examine, especially by an expert}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   936
\worddef{instead}{\textit{ad.} in the place of; taking the place of}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   937
\worddef{instrument}{\textit{n.} a tool or device designed to do something or to make something}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   938
\worddef{insult}{\textit{v.} to say something or to do something that makes another person angry
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   939
  or dishonored}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   940
\worddef{intelligence}{\textit{n.} the ability to think or learn; information gathered by spying}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   941
\worddef{intelligent}{\textit{ad.} quick to understand or learn}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   942
\worddef{intense}{\textit{ad.} very strong; extremely serious}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   943
\worddef{interest}{\textit{n.} what is important to someone ("He acted to protect his interests."
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   944
  "She had a great interest in painting."); a share in owning a
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   945
  business; money paid for the use of money borrowed}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   946
\worddef{interfere}{\textit{v.} to get in the way of; to work against; to take part in the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   947
  activities of others, especially when not asked to do so}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   948
\worddef{international}{\textit{ad.} of or about more than one nation or many nations; of the whole
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   949
  world}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   950
\worddef{Internet}{\textit{n.} the extensive communications system that connects computers around
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   951
  the world}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   952
\worddef{intervene}{\textit{v.} to come between; to come between in order to settle or solve}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   953
\worddef{invade}{\textit{v.} to enter an area or country by force with an army}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   954
\worddef{invent}{\textit{v.} to plan and make something never made before; to create a new thing
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   955
  or way of doing something}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   956
\worddef{invest}{\textit{v.} to give money to a business or organization with the hope of making
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   957
  more money}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   958
\worddef{investigate}{\textit{v.} to study or examine all information about an event, situation or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   959
  charge; to search for the truth}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   960
\worddef{invite}{\textit{v.} to ask someone to take part in or join an event, organization or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   961
  gathering}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   962
\worddef{involve}{\textit{v.} to take part in; to become a part of; to include}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   963
\worddef{iron}{\textit{n.} a strong, hard metal used to make machines and tools}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   964
\worddef{island}{\textit{n.} a land area with water all around it}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   965
\worddef{issue}{\textit{n.} an important problem or subject that people are discussing or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   966
  arguing about}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   967
\worddef{it}{\textit{pro.} a thing, place, event or idea that is being spoken about ("The
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   968
  sky is blue, but it also has a few white clouds.")}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   969
\worddef{jail}{\textit{n.} a prison for those waiting to be tried for a crime or for those
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   970
  serving sentences for crimes that are not serious}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   971
\worddef{jewel}{\textit{n.} a valuable stone, such as a diamond or emerald}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   972
\worddef{job}{\textit{n.} the work that one does to earn money}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   973
\worddef{join}{\textit{v.} to put together or come together; to become part of or a member of}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   974
\worddef{joint}{\textit{ad.} shared by two or more}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   975
\worddef{joke}{\textit{n.} something done or said to cause others to laugh}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   976
\worddef{judge}{\textit{v.} to form an opinion about; to decide a question, especially a legal
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   977
  one; n. a public official who decides problems of law in a court}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   978
\worddef{jump}{\textit{v.} to push down on the feet and move up quickly into the air}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   979
\worddef{jury}{\textit{n.} a group of people chosen to decide what is true in a trial}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   980
\worddef{just}{\textit{ad.} only ("Help me for just a minute."); very shortly before or after
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   981
  the present ("He just left."); at the same time ("He left just as I
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   982
  came in."); what is right or fair ("The law is just, in my opinion.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   983
\worddef{justice}{\textit{n.} the quality of being right, fair or lawful}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   984
\worddef{keep}{\textit{v.} to possess; to have for oneself}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   985
\worddef{kick}{\textit{v.} to hit with the foot}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   986
\worddef{kidnap}{\textit{v.} to seize and take away by force}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   987
\worddef{kill}{\textit{v.} to make dead; to cause to die}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   988
\worddef{kind}{\textit{n.} sort ("What kind of dog is that?"); ad. gentle; caring; helpful}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   989
\worddef{kiss}{\textit{v.} to touch with the mouth to show love or honor}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   990
\worddef{knife}{\textit{n.} a tool or weapon used to cut}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   991
\worddef{know}{\textit{v.} to understand something as correct; to have the facts about; to
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   992
  recognize someone because you have met and talked together before}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   993
\worddef{knowledge}{\textit{n.} that which is known; learning or understanding}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   994
\worddef{labor}{\textit{n.} work; workers as a group}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   995
\worddef{laboratory}{\textit{n.} a room or place where experiments in science are done}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   996
\worddef{lack}{\textit{v.} to be without; n. the condition of needing, wanting or not having}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   997
\worddef{lake}{\textit{n.} a large area of fresh water surrounded by land}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   998
\worddef{land}{\textit{v.} to come to the earth from the air ("Airplanes land at airports.");
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
   999
  n. the part of the earth not covered by water; the ground}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1000
\worddef{language}{\textit{n.} words and their use; what people speak in a country, nation or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1001
  group}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1002
\worddef{large}{\textit{ad.} big; being of more than usual size, amount or number; opposite
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1003
  small}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1004
\worddef{last}{\textit{v.} to continue ("The talks will last three days."); ad. after all
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1005
  others; the only one remaining ("She is the last person in line.")}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1006
\worddef{late}{\textit{ad.} after the correct time; near the end; opposite early}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1007
\worddef{laugh}{\textit{v.} to make sounds to express pleasure or happy feelings}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1008
\worddef{launch}{\textit{v.} to put into operation; to begin; to send into the air or space}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1009
\worddef{law}{\textit{n.} all or any rules made by a government}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1010
\worddef{lead}{\textit{v.} to show the way; to command; to control; to go first}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1011
\worddef{leak}{\textit{v.} to come out of or to escape through a small opening or hole
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1012
  (usually a gas or liquid)}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1013
\worddef{learn}{\textit{v.} to get knowledge about; to come to know a fact or facts}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1014
\worddef{leave}{\textit{v.} to go away from; to let something stay where it is}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1015
\worddef{left}{\textit{ad.} on the side that is toward the west when one is facing north;
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1016
  opposite right}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1017
\worddef{legal}{\textit{ad.} of or in agreement with the law}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1018
\worddef{legislature}{\textit{n.} a government lawmaking group}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1019
\worddef{lend}{\textit{v.} to permit someone to use a thing temporarily; to make a loan of
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1020
  money}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1021
\worddef{less}{\textit{ad.} smaller in amount; not as much}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1022
\worddef{let}{\textit{v.} to permit to do or to be; to make possible}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1023
\worddef{letter}{\textit{n.} a message written on paper; a communication in writing sent to
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1024
  another person}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1025
\worddef{level}{\textit{n.} the amount or height that something reaches or rises to; the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1026
  position of something or someone}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1027
\worddef{liberal}{\textit{ad.} one who usually supports social progress or change}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1028
\worddef{lie}{\textit{v.} to have one's body on the ground or other surface; to say something
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1029
  that one knows is not true}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1030
\worddef{life}{\textit{n.} the time between being born and dying; opposite death; all living
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1031
  things}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1032
\worddef{lift}{\textit{v.} to take or bring up to a higher place or level}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1033
\worddef{light}{\textit{n.} a form of energy that affects the eyes so that one is able to see;
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1034
  anything that produces light; ad. bright; clear; not heavy}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1035
\worddef{lightning}{\textit{n.} light produced by electricity in the air, usually during a storm}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1036
\worddef{like}{\textit{v.} to be pleased with; to have good feelings for someone or something;
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1037
  ad. in the same way as; similar to}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1038
\worddef{limit}{\textit{v.} to restrict to a number or amount; n. the greatest amount or number
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1039
  permitted}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1040
\worddef{line}{\textit{n.} a long, thin mark on a surface; a number of people or things
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1041
  organized; one after another; the edge of an area protected by
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1042
  military forces}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1043
\worddef{link}{\textit{v.} to connect; to unite one thing or event with another; n. a relation
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1044
  between two or more things, situations or events}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1045
\worddef{liquid}{\textit{n.} a substance that is not a solid or gas, and can move freely, like
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1046
  water}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1047
\worddef{list}{\textit{v.} to put in writing a number of names of people or things; n. a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1048
  written series of names or things}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1049
\worddef{listen}{\textit{v.} to try to hear}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1050
\worddef{literature}{\textit{n.} all the poems, stories and writings of a period of time or of a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1051
  country}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1052
\worddef{little}{\textit{ad.} not tall or big; a small amount}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1053
\worddef{live}{\textit{v.} to have life; to exist; ad. having life; alive}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1054
\worddef{load}{\textit{v.} to put objects on or into a vehicle or container; n. that which is
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1055
  carried}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1056
\worddef{loan}{\textit{n.} money borrowed that usually must be returned with interest
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1057
  payments; something borrowed}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1058
\worddef{local}{\textit{ad.} about or having to do with one place}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1059
\worddef{lonely}{\textit{ad.} feeling alone and wanting friends; visited by few or no people ("a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1060
  lonely man")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1061
\worddef{long}{\textit{ad.} not short; measuring from beginning to end; measuring much; for
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1062
  much time}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1063
\worddef{look}{\textit{v.} to turn the eyes toward so as to see; to search or hunt for; to
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1064
  seem to be}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1065
\worddef{lose}{\textit{v.} to have no longer; to not find; to fail to keep; to be defeated}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1066
\worddef{loud}{\textit{ad.} having a strong sound; full of sound or noise}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1067
\worddef{love}{\textit{v.} to like very much; to feel a strong, kind emotion (sometimes
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1068
  involving sex); n. a strong, kind emotion for someone or something;
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1069
  opposite hate}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1070
\worddef{low}{\textit{ad.} not high or tall; below the normal height; close to the ground}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1071
\worddef{loyal}{\textit{ad.} showing strong friendship and support for someone or something}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1072
\worddef{luck}{\textit{n.} something that happens by chance}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1073
\worddef{machine}{\textit{n.} a device with moving parts used to do work}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1074
\worddef{magazine}{\textit{n.} a publication of news, stories, pictures or other information}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1075
\worddef{mail}{\textit{n.} letters, papers and other things sent through an official system,
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1076
  such as a post office}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1077
\worddef{main}{\textit{ad.} the most important or largest}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1078
\worddef{major}{\textit{ad.} great in size, importance or amount}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1079
\worddef{majority}{\textit{n.} the greater number; more than half}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1080
\worddef{make}{\textit{v.} to produce; to create; to build; to do something or to carry out an
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1081
  action; to cause to be or to become}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1082
\worddef{male}{\textit{n.} a man or boy; the sex that is the father of children; ad. of or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1083
  about men}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1084
\worddef{man}{\textit{n.} an adult male human}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1085
\worddef{manufacture}{\textit{v.} to make goods in large amounts}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1086
\worddef{many}{\textit{ad.} a large number or amount of}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1087
\worddef{map}{\textit{n.} a picture of the earth's surface or a part of it}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1088
\worddef{march}{\textit{v.} to walk in a group like soldiers; to walk together in a large group
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1089
  to protest about something}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1090
\worddef{mark}{\textit{v.} to make a sign or cut on something}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1091
\worddef{market}{\textit{n.} a place or area where goods are sold, bought or traded; an economic
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1092
  system in which the prices of things are decided by how many there are
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1093
  and how much money people are willing to pay for them}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1094
\worddef{marry}{\textit{v.} to join a man and woman together as husband and wife; to become
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1095
  husband and wife (usually in a religious or civil ceremony)}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1096
\worddef{mass}{\textit{n.} an amount of matter having no special form and usually of a large
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1097
  size}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1098
\worddef{mate}{\textit{v.} to bring together a male and a female to create another creature}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1099
\worddef{material}{\textit{n.} the substance, substances or matter of which something is made or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1100
  from which something can be made, such as wood, cloth or stone;
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1101
  anything that can be made into something else}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1102
\worddef{mathematics}{\textit{n.} the science dealing with amounts, sizes and shapes, as explained by
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1103
  numbers and signs}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1104
\worddef{matter}{\textit{n.} anything that can be seen or felt; what things are made of}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1105
\worddef{may}{\textit{v.} a word used with an action word to mean permit or possible ("May I
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1106
  go?" "They may leave tomorrow.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1107
\worddef{mayor}{\textit{n.} the chief official of a city or town government}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1108
\worddef{meal}{\textit{n.} food eaten to satisfy hunger, such as dinner}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1109
\worddef{mean}{\textit{v.} to want to; to give the idea of; to have the idea of}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1110
\worddef{measure}{\textit{v.} to learn the amount, size or distance of something; n. an action
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1111
  taken; a legislative proposal}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1112
\worddef{meat}{\textit{n.} the part of a dead animal used for food}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1113
\worddef{media}{\textit{n.} all public information organizations, including newspapers,
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1114
  television and radio}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1115
\worddef{medicine}{\textit{n.} a substance or drug used to treat disease or pain; the science or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1116
  study of treating and curing disease or improving health}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1117
\worddef{meet}{\textit{v.} to come together with someone or something at the same time and
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1118
  place}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1119
\worddef{melt}{\textit{v.} to make a solid into a liquid by heating it}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1120
\worddef{member}{\textit{n.} one of a group}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1121
\worddef{memorial}{\textit{n.} something done or made to honor the memory of a person or event}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1122
\worddef{memory}{\textit{n.} a picture in the mind of past events; the ability to remember; a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1123
  thing remembered}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1124
\worddef{mental}{\textit{ad.} about or having to do with the mind}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1125
\worddef{message}{\textit{n.} written or spoken news or information; a note from one person to
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1126
  another person or group}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1127
\worddef{metal}{\textit{n.} a hard substance such as iron, steel or gold}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1128
\worddef{method}{\textit{n.} the way something is done}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1129
\worddef{microscope}{\textit{n.} a device used to make very small things look larger so they can be
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1130
  studied}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1131
\worddef{middle}{\textit{n.} the center; a place or time of equal distance from both sides or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1132
  ends; ad. in the center}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1133
\worddef{militant}{\textit{n.} someone active in trying to cause political change, often by the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1134
  use of force or violence}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1135
\worddef{military}{\textit{n.} the armed forces of a nation or group; ad. of or about the armed
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1136
  forces}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1137
\worddef{militia}{\textit{n.} an army of citizens instead of professional soldiers; an armed
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1138
  force or private army}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1139
\worddef{milk}{\textit{n.} the white liquid produced by female animals to feed their young}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1140
\worddef{mind}{\textit{n.} the thinking, feeling part of a person}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1141
\worddef{mine}{\textit{v.} to dig useful or valuable substances out of the earth; n. a place
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1142
  in the earth where such substances are found; a bomb placed under the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1143
  ground or under water so it cannot be seen}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1144
\worddef{mineral}{\textit{n.} a substance found in nature that is not an animal or a plant, such
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1145
  as coal or salt}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1146
\worddef{minister}{\textit{n.} a member of a cabinet; a high government official ("prime
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1147
  minister,"foreign minister")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1148
\worddef{minor}{\textit{ad.} small in size; of little importance}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1149
\worddef{minority}{\textit{n.} the smaller number; opposite majority}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1150
\worddef{minute}{\textit{n.} a measure of time; one of the sixty equal parts of an hour; sixty
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1151
  seconds}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1152
\worddef{miss}{\textit{v.} to fail to hit, see, reach or meet}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1153
\worddef{missile}{\textit{n.} any weapon that can be thrown or fired through the air and explodes
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1154
  when it reaches its target}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1155
\worddef{missing}{\textit{ad.} lost; not found}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1156
\worddef{mistake}{\textit{n.} a wrong action or decision; an action done without the knowledge
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1157
  that it was wrong}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1158
\worddef{mix}{\textit{v.} to put different things together to make one thing}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1159
\worddef{mob}{\textit{n.} a large group of wild or angry people}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1160
\worddef{model}{\textit{n.} an example; something, usually small, made to show how something
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1161
  will look or work}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1162
\worddef{moderate}{\textit{ad.} not extreme}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1163
\worddef{modern}{\textit{ad.} of the present or very recent time; the most improved}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1164
\worddef{money}{\textit{n.} pieces of metal or paper used to pay for things}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1165
\worddef{month}{\textit{n.} one of the twelve periods of time into which a year is divided}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1166
\worddef{moon}{\textit{n.} the bright object often seen in the night sky that orbits the earth
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1167
  about every twenty-nine days}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1168
\worddef{moral}{\textit{ad.} concerning what is right or wrong in someone's actions}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1169
\worddef{more}{\textit{ad.} greater in size or amount}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1170
\worddef{morning}{\textit{n.} the early part of the day, from sunrise until noon}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1171
\worddef{most}{\textit{ad.} greatest in size or amount}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1172
\worddef{mother}{\textit{n.} the female parent; a woman who has a child or children}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1173
\worddef{motion}{\textit{n.} a movement; a continuing change of position or place}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1174
\worddef{mountain}{\textit{n.} a part of the earth's surface that rises high above the area around
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1175
  it}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1176
\worddef{mourn}{\textit{v.} to express or feel sadness}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1177
\worddef{move}{\textit{v.} to change position; to put or keep in motion; to go}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1178
\worddef{movement}{\textit{n.} the act of moving or a way of moving; a series of acts or efforts
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1179
  to reach a goal}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1180
\worddef{movie}{\textit{n.} a motion picture; a film}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1181
\worddef{much}{\textit{ad.} great in amount}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1182
\worddef{murder}{\textit{v.} to kill another person illegally; n. the crime of killing another
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1183
  person}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1184
\worddef{music}{\textit{n.} the making of sounds by singing or using a musical instrument}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1185
\worddef{must}{\textit{v.} a word used with an action word to mean necessary ("You must go to
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1186
  school.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1187
\worddef{mystery}{\textit{n.} something that is not or cannot be explained or understood; a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1188
  secret}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1189
\worddef{name}{\textit{v.} to appoint; to nominate; to give a name to; n. a word by which a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1190
  person, animal or thing is known or called}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1191
\worddef{narrow}{\textit{ad.} limited in size or amount; not wide; having a short distance from
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1192
  one side to the other}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1193
\worddef{nation}{\textit{n.} a country, together with its social and political systems}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1194
\worddef{native}{\textit{n.} someone who was born in a place, not one who moved there}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1195
\worddef{natural}{\textit{ad.} of or about nature; normal; common to its kind}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1196
\worddef{nature}{\textit{n.} all the plants, animals and other things on earth not created by
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1197
  humans; events or processes not caused by humans}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1198
\worddef{navy}{\textit{n.} the part of a country's military force trained to fight at sea}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1199
\worddef{near}{\textit{ad.} not far; close to}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1200
\worddef{necessary}{\textit{ad.} needed to get a result or effect; required}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1201
\worddef{need}{\textit{v.} to require; to want; to be necessary to have or to do}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1202
\worddef{negotiate}{\textit{v.} to talk about a problem or situation to find a common solution}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1203
\worddef{neighbor}{\textit{n.} a person or country that is next to or near another}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1204
\worddef{neither}{\textit{ad.} not one or the other of two}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1205
\worddef{neutral}{\textit{ad.} not supporting one side or the other in a dispute}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1206
\worddef{never}{\textit{ad.} at no time; not ever}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1207
\worddef{new}{\textit{ad.} not existing before; not known before; recently made, built,
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1208
  bought or grown; another; different}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1209
\worddef{news}{\textit{n.} information about any recent events, especially as reported by the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1210
  media}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1211
\worddef{next}{\textit{ad.} coming immediately after; nearest}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1212
\worddef{nice}{\textit{ad.} pleasing; good; kind}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1213
\worddef{night}{\textit{n.} the time between when the sun goes down and when it rises, when
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1214
  there is little or no light}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1215
\worddef{no}{\textit{ad.} used to reject or to refuse; not any; not at all}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1216
\worddef{noise}{\textit{n.} sound, especially when loud}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1217
\worddef{nominate}{\textit{v.} to name someone as a candidate for an election; to propose a person
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1218
  for an office or position}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1219
\worddef{noon}{\textit{n.} the middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1220
\worddef{normal}{\textit{n.} the usual condition, amount or form; ad. usual; what is expected}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1221
\worddef{north}{\textit{n.} the direction to the left of a person facing the rising sun}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1222
\worddef{not}{\textit{ad.} a word showing that something is denied or untrue ("She is not
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1223
  going.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1224
\worddef{note}{\textit{v.} to talk about something already known; n. a word or words written
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1225
  to help a person remember; a short letter}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1226
\worddef{nothing}{\textit{n.} not anything; no thing}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1227
\worddef{now}{\textit{ad.} at this time; immediately}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1228
\worddef{nowhere}{\textit{ad.} not in, to or at any place}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1229
\worddef{nuclear}{\textit{ad.} of or about the energy produced by splitting atoms or bringing
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1230
  them together; of or about weapons that explode by using energy from
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1231
  atoms}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1232
\worddef{number}{\textit{n.} a word or sign used to show the order or amount of things}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1233
\worddef{obey}{\textit{v.} to act as one is ordered to act}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1234
\worddef{object}{\textit{v.} to show that one does not like or approve; to protest; n. something
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1235
  not alive that can be seen or touched}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1236
\worddef{observe}{\textit{v.} to watch; to look at carefully; to celebrate or honor something
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1237
  ("They will observe the anniversary of the day she was born.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1238
\worddef{occupy}{\textit{v.} to take and hold or to control by force}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1239
\worddef{ocean}{\textit{n.} the area of salt water that covers almost seventy-five percent of
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1240
  the earth's surface; any of the five main divisions of this water}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1241
\worddef{of}{\textit{prep.} made from; belonging to; about; connected to; included among}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1242
\worddef{off}{\textit{ad.} away; at a distance; condition when something is no longer
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1243
  operating or continuing; not on; not connected}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1244
\worddef{offensive}{\textit{n.} a military campaign of attack; ad. having to do with attacking}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1245
\worddef{offer}{\textit{v.} to present or propose; n. the act of presenting or proposing; that
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1246
  which is presented or proposed}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1247
\worddef{office}{\textit{n.} a room or building where business or work is done; a public
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1248
  position to which one is elected or appointed}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1249
\worddef{officer}{\textit{n.} a person in the military who commands others; any person who is a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1250
  member of a police force}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1251
\worddef{official}{\textit{n.} a person with power in an organization; a representative of an
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1252
  organization or government; ad. of or about an office; approved by the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1253
  government or someone in power}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1254
\worddef{often}{\textit{ad.} many times}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1255
\worddef{oil}{\textit{n.} a thick liquid that does not mix with water and that burns easily;
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1256
  a black liquid taken from the ground and used as fuel}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1257
\worddef{old}{\textit{ad.} not young or new; having lived or existed for many years}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1258
\worddef{on}{\textit{prep.} above and held up by; touching the upper surface of ("The book
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1259
  is on the table."); supported by ("He is on his feet."); about ("The
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1260
  report on the meeting is ready."); at the time of ("He left on
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1261
  Wednesday.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1262
\worddef{once}{\textit{ad.} one time only}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1263
\worddef{only}{\textit{ad.} being the single one or ones; no more than ("We have only two
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1264
  dollars.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1265
\worddef{open}{\textit{v.} to start ("They opened talks."); ad. not closed; not secret}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1266
\worddef{operate}{\textit{v.} to do work or a job; to cut into the body for medical reasons}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1267
\worddef{opinion}{\textit{n.} a belief based on one's own ideas and thinking}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1268
\worddef{oppose}{\textit{v.} to be against; to fight against}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1269
\worddef{opposite}{\textit{ad.} different as possible; completely different from; exactly the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1270
  other way ("North is the opposite direction from south.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1271
\worddef{oppress}{\textit{v.} to make others suffer; to control by the use of unjust and cruel
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1272
  force or power}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1273
\worddef{or}{\textit{conj.} giving another of two choices; giving the last of several
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1274
  choices}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1275
\worddef{orbit}{\textit{v.} to travel in space around a planet or other object; n. the path or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1276
  way an object travels in space around another object or planet}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1277
\worddef{order}{\textit{v.} to give a command; to tell someone what to do; n. a command; the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1278
  correct or normal way things are organized; a peaceful situation in
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1279
  which people obey laws}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1280
\worddef{organize}{\textit{v.} to put in order; to put together into a system}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1281
\worddef{other}{\textit{ad.} different; of another kind; the remaining one or ones of two or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1282
  more ">("That man is short; the other is tall.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1283
\worddef{our}{\textit{ad.} of or belonging to us}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1284
\worddef{oust}{\textit{v.} to force to leave; to remove by force}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1285
\worddef{out}{\textit{ad.} away from the inside; opposite of in}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1286
\worddef{over}{\textit{conj.} above; covering; across, in or on every part of ("all over the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1287
  world")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1288
\worddef{overthrow}{\textit{v.} to remove from power; to defeat or end by force}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1289
\worddef{owe}{\textit{v.} to pay or have to repay (usually money) in return for something
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1290
  received}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1291
\worddef{own}{\textit{v.} to have or possess for oneself}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1292
\worddef{pain}{\textit{n.} a hurt or suffering somewhere in the body}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1293
\worddef{paint}{\textit{v.} to cover with a liquid color; to make a picture with liquid colors;
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1294
  n. a colored liquid used to cover or protect a surface}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1295
\worddef{paper}{\textit{n.} a thin, flat material made from plants or cloth often used for
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1296
  writing}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1297
\worddef{parachute}{\textit{n.} a device that permits a person or thing to fall slowly from an
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1298
  airplane or helicopter to the ground}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1299
\worddef{parade}{\textit{n.} a group of people and vehicles moving together to celebrate a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1300
  special event or anniversary}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1301
\worddef{pardon}{\textit{v.} to forgive for a crime and release from punishment}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1302
\worddef{parent}{\textit{n.} a father or mother}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1303
\worddef{parliament}{\textit{n.} a government lawmaking group}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1304
\worddef{part}{\textit{n.} something less than the whole; not all of something}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1305
\worddef{partner}{\textit{n.} a person who takes part in some activity in common with another or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1306
  others. (“The two men were business partners.”)}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1307
\worddef{party}{\textit{n.} a group of people working together for a political purpose; a group
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1308
  of people or friends gathered together for enjoyment}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1309
\worddef{pass}{\textit{v.} to go by or move around something; to move along; to cause or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1310
  permit to go}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1311
\worddef{passenger}{\textit{n.} a person travelling by airplane, train, boat or car who is not the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1312
  pilot or driver}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1313
\worddef{passport}{\textit{n.} a document permitting a person to travel to another country}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1314
\worddef{past}{\textit{n.} the time gone by; the time before; ad. recent; immediately before;
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1315
  former}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1316
\worddef{path}{\textit{n.} a narrow way for walking; a way along which something moves}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1317
\worddef{patient}{\textit{n.} a person being treated by a doctor for a health problem}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1318
\worddef{pay}{\textit{v.} to give money for work done or for something bought}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1319
\worddef{peace}{\textit{n.} the condition of freedom from war, fighting or noise; rest; quiet}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1320
\worddef{people}{\textit{n.} any group of persons; all the persons of a group, race, religion or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1321
  nation ("the American people")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1322
\worddef{percent}{\textit{n.} a part of every hundred ("Ten is ten percent of one hundred.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1323
\worddef{perfect}{\textit{ad.} complete or correct in every way; completely right or good;
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1324
  without mistakes}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1325
\worddef{perform}{\textit{v.} to speak, dance or sing in front of others}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1326
\worddef{period}{\textit{n.} an amount of time within events, restrictions or conditions}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1327
\worddef{permanent}{\textit{ad.} never changing; lasting for a very long time or for all time}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1328
\worddef{permit}{\textit{v.} to let; to make possible}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1329
\worddef{person}{\textit{n.} a man, woman or child}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1330
\worddef{persuade}{\textit{v.} to cause someone to do something by explaining or urging. (“The
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1331
  police persuaded the criminal to surrender his weapon.”)}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1332
\worddef{physical}{\textit{ad.} of the body}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1333
\worddef{physics}{\textit{n.} the study of motion, matter and energy}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1334
\worddef{picture}{\textit{n.} something that shows what another thing looks like; an idea or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1335
  representation of something as seen by the eye; a painting; what is
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1336
  made with a camera}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1337
\worddef{piece}{\textit{n.} a part of something larger}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1338
\worddef{pig}{\textit{n.} a farm animal used for its meat}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1339
\worddef{pilot}{\textit{n.} one who guides or flies an airplane or helicopter}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1340
\worddef{pipe}{\textit{n.} a long, round piece of material used to move liquid or gas}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1341
\worddef{place}{\textit{v.} to put something somewhere; n. an area or a part of an area; space
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1342
  where a person or thing is; any room, building, town or country}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1343
\worddef{plan}{\textit{v.} to organize or develop an idea or method of acting or doing
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1344
  something ">("They plan to have a party."); n. an organized or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1345
  developed idea or method ("The plan will not work.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1346
\worddef{planet}{\textit{n.} a large object in space that orbits the sun ("Earth is a planet.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1347
\worddef{plant}{\textit{v.} to put into the ground to grow; n. a living growth from the ground
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1348
  which gets its food from air, water and earth}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1349
\worddef{plastic}{\textit{n.} a material made from chemicals that can be formed and made into
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1350
  things}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1351
\worddef{play}{\textit{v.} to have fun; to not work; to take part in a sport; to make music on
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1352
  an instrument; n. a story acted in a theater}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1353
\worddef{please}{\textit{v.} to make one happy; to give enjoyment}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1354
\worddef{plenty}{\textit{n.} all that is needed; a large enough amount}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1355
\worddef{plot}{\textit{v.} to make secret plans; n. a secret plan to do something wrong or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1356
  illegal}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1357
\worddef{poem}{\textit{n.} words and their sounds organized in a special way to express
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1358
  emotions}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1359
\worddef{point}{\textit{v.} to aim one's finger toward; to aim; n. the sharp end of something}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1360
\worddef{poison}{\textit{n.} a substance that can destroy life or damage health}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1361
\worddef{police}{\textit{n.} a government agency responsible for guarding the public, keeping
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1362
  order, and making sure people obey the law; members of that agency}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1363
\worddef{policy}{\textit{n.} an established set of plans or goals used to develop and make
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1364
  decisions in politics, economics or business}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1365
\worddef{politics}{\textit{n.} the activities of government and of those who are in public office}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1366
\worddef{pollute}{\textit{v.} to release dangerous or unpleasant substances into the air, soil or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1367
  water}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1368
\worddef{poor}{\textit{n.} people with little or no money; ad. lacking money or goods; of bad
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1369
  quality}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1370
\worddef{popular}{\textit{ad.} liked by many people; generally approved by the public}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1371
\worddef{population}{\textit{n.} all the people in a place, city or country}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1372
\worddef{port}{\textit{n.} a city where ships load or unload goods; a place on a coast where
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1373
  ships can be safe from a storm}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1374
\worddef{position}{\textit{n.} a place; the way of holding the body; the way a thing is set or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1375
  placed; a job (or level of a job) in an organization}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1376
\worddef{possess}{\textit{v.} to have; to own; to control or be controlled by}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1377
\worddef{possible}{\textit{ad.} able to be done; can happen or is expected to happen}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1378
\worddef{postpone}{\textit{v.} to delay action until a later time}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1379
\worddef{pour}{\textit{v.} to flow; to cause to flow}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1380
\worddef{poverty}{\textit{n.} the condition of being poor}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1381
\worddef{power}{\textit{n.} the ability to control or direct others; control; strength; ruling
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1382
  force; force or energy used to do work ("Water power turns the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1383
  wheel.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1384
\worddef{praise}{\textit{v.} to say good things about; to approve}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1385
\worddef{pray}{\textit{v.} to make a request to a god or spirit; to praise a god or spirit}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1386
\worddef{predict}{\textit{v.} to say what one believes will happen in the future. (“The weather
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1387
  scientist predicted a cold winter.”)}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1388
\worddef{pregnant}{\textit{ad.} carrying a child within the body before it is born; expecting to
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1389
  give birth to a baby}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1390
\worddef{present}{\textit{v.} to offer for consideration ("We will present our idea to the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1391
  committee."); n. a gift ("I gave them a present for their
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1392
  anniversary."); now ("The present time is a good time."); ad. to be at
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1393
  a place ("I was present at school yesterday.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1394
\worddef{president}{\textit{n.} the chief official of a country that is a republic; the leader of
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1395
  an organization}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1396
\worddef{press}{\textit{v.} to urge strongly; n. newspapers, magazines and other publications}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1397
\worddef{pressure}{\textit{n.} the force produced when something is pushed down or against
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1398
  something else}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1399
\worddef{prevent}{\textit{v.} to keep or stop from going or happening}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1400
\worddef{price}{\textit{n.} the amount of money for which anything is bought, sold or offered
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1401
  for sale}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1402
\worddef{prison}{\textit{n.} a place where a person is kept as punishment for a crime}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1403
\worddef{private}{\textit{ad.} of or about a person or group that is secret; opposite public}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1404
\worddef{prize}{\textit{n.} something offered or won in a competition; something of value that
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1405
  one must work hard for to get}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1406
\worddef{probably}{\textit{ad.} a good chance of taking place; a little more than possible}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1407
\worddef{problem}{\textit{n.} a difficult question or situation with an unknown or unclear answer}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1408
\worddef{process}{\textit{n.} an operation or series of changes leading to a desired result}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1409
\worddef{produce}{\textit{v.} to make; to create; to cause something to be; to manufacture}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1410
\worddef{profession}{\textit{n.} a job that requires special training}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1411
\worddef{professor}{\textit{n.} a teacher at a college or university}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1412
\worddef{profit}{\textit{n.} money gained from a business activity after paying all costs of
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1413
  that activity}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1414
\worddef{program}{\textit{n.} a plan of action; the different events or parts of a meeting or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1415
  show}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1416
\worddef{progress}{\textit{n.} movement forward or toward improvement or a goal}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1417
\worddef{project}{\textit{n.} a planned effort to do something}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1418
\worddef{promise}{\textit{v.} to say one will do something; n. a spoken or written agreement to
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1419
  do something}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1420
\worddef{propaganda}{\textit{n.} ideas or information used to influence opinions}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1421
\worddef{property}{\textit{n.} anything owned by someone such as land, buildings or goods}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1422
\worddef{propose}{\textit{v.} to present or offer for consideration}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1423
\worddef{protect}{\textit{v.} to guard; to defend; to prevent from being harmed or damaged}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1424
\worddef{protest}{\textit{v.} to speak against; to object}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1425
\worddef{prove}{\textit{v.} to show to be true}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1426
\worddef{provide}{\textit{v.} to give something needed or wanted}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1427
\worddef{public}{\textit{ad.} of or about all the people in a community or country; opposite
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1428
  private}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1429
\worddef{publication}{\textit{n.} something that is published such as a book, newspaper or magazine}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1430
\worddef{publish}{\textit{v.} to make public something that is written; to include something in a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1431
  book, newspaper or magazine}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1432
\worddef{pull}{\textit{v.} to use force to move something toward the person or thing using the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1433
  force; opposite push}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1434
\worddef{pump}{\textit{v.} to force a gas or liquid up, into or through}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1435
\worddef{punish}{\textit{v.} to cause pain, suffering or loss for doing something bad or illegal}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1436
\worddef{purchase}{\textit{v.} to buy with money or with something of equal value; n. that which
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1437
  is bought}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1438
\worddef{pure}{\textit{ad.} free from anything that is different or that reduces value; clean}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1439
\worddef{purpose}{\textit{n.} the reason or desired effect for doing something; goal}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1440
\worddef{push}{\textit{v.} to use force to move something away from the person or thing using
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1441
  the force; opposite pull}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1442
\worddef{put}{\textit{v.} to place; to set in position}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1443
\worddef{quality}{\textit{n.} that which something is known to have or be ("An important quality
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1444
  of steel is its strength."); amount of value or excellence ("Their
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1445
  goods are of the highest quality.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1446
\worddef{question}{\textit{v.} to ask; to express wonder or disbelief; n. a sentence or word used
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1447
  in asking for information; a problem; an issue to be discussed}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1448
\worddef{quick}{\textit{ad.} fast}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1449
\worddef{quiet}{\textit{ad.} with little or no noise; having little or no movement; calm}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1450
\worddef{race}{\textit{v.} to run; to take part in a competition to decide who or what can
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1451
  move fastest; to take part in a campaign for political office; n. one
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1452
  of the major groups that humans can be divided into because of a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1453
  common physical similarity, such as skin color}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1454
\worddef{radar}{\textit{n.} a device that uses radio signals to learn the position or speed of
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1455
  objects that may be too far away to be seen}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1456
\worddef{radiation}{\textit{n.} waves of energy from something that produces heat or light; energy
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1457
  from a nuclear substance, which can be dangerous}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1458
\worddef{radio}{\textit{n.} the system of sending and receiving signals or sounds through the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1459
  air without wires}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1460
\worddef{raid}{\textit{v.} to make a sudden attack; n. a sudden attack carried out as an act
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1461
  of war, or for the purpose of seizing or stealing something}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1462
\worddef{railroad}{\textit{n.} a road for trains; a company that operates such a road and its
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1463
  stations and equipment}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1464
\worddef{rain}{\textit{n.} water falling from the sky}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1465
\worddef{raise}{\textit{v.} to lift up; to move to a higher position; to cause to grow; to
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1466
  increase}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1467
\worddef{rape}{\textit{v.} to carry out a sexual attack by force against a person}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1468
\worddef{rare}{\textit{ad.} not common; not usual; not often}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1469
\worddef{rate}{\textit{n.} speed; a measure of how quickly or how often something happens; the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1470
  price of any thing or service that is bought or sold}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1471
\worddef{reach}{\textit{v.} to put a hand toward; to arrive at; to come to}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1472
\worddef{react}{\textit{v.} to act as a result of or in answer to}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1473
\worddef{read}{\textit{v.} to look at and understand the meaning of written words or numbers}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1474
\worddef{ready}{\textit{ad.} prepared; completed; organized; willing}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1475
\worddef{real}{\textit{ad.} true; truly existing; not false}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1476
\worddef{realistic}{\textit{ad.} in agreement with the way things are}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1477
\worddef{reason}{\textit{n.} the cause for a belief or act; purpose; something that explains}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1478
\worddef{reasonable}{\textit{ad.} ready to listen to reasons or ideas; not extreme; ready or willing
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1479
  to compromise}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1480
\worddef{rebel}{\textit{v.} to act against a government or power, often with force; to refuse
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1481
  to obey; n. one who opposes or fights against the government of his or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1482
  her country}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1483
\worddef{receive}{\textit{v.} to get or accept something given, offered or sent}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1484
\worddef{recent}{\textit{ad.} a short time ago}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1485
\worddef{recession}{\textit{n.} a temporary reduction in economic activity, when industries produce
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1486
  less and many workers lose their jobs}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1487
\worddef{recognize}{\textit{v.} to know or remember something or someone that was known, known
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1488
  about or seen before; to accept another nation as independent and
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1489
  establish diplomatic ties with its government}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1490
\worddef{record}{\textit{v.} to write something in order to have it for future use; to put sound
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1491
  or pictures in a form that can be kept and heard or seen again; n. a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1492
  writing that shows proof or facts about something}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1493
\worddef{recover}{\textit{v.} to get again something that was lost, stolen or taken away ("The
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1494
  police recovered the stolen money."); to return to normal health or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1495
  normal conditions She is expected to recover from the operation.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1496
\worddef{red}{\textit{ad.} having the color like that of blood}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1497
\worddef{reduce}{\textit{v.} to make less or smaller in number, size or amount; to cut}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1498
\worddef{reform}{\textit{v.} to make better by changing; to improve; n. a change to a better
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1499
  condition}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1500
\worddef{refugee}{\textit{n.} a person who has been forced to flee because of unjust treatment,
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1501
  danger or war}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1502
\worddef{refuse}{\textit{v.} to reject; to not accept, give or do something}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1503
\worddef{register}{\textit{v.} to have one’s name officially placed on a list of people permitted
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1504
  to vote in an election or take part in an educational program}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1505
\worddef{regret}{\textit{n.} a feeling of sadness or sorrow about something that is done or that
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1506
  happens}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1507
\worddef{reject}{\textit{v.} to refuse to accept, use or believe}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1508
\worddef{relations}{\textit{n.} understandings or ties between nations; members of the same family;
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1509
  people connected by marriage or family ties}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1510
\worddef{release}{\textit{v.} to free; to permit to go; to permit to be known or made public}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1511
\worddef{religion}{\textit{n.} a belief in, or the honoring of, a god or gods}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1512
\worddef{remain}{\textit{v.} to stay in a place after others leave; to stay the same}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1513
\worddef{remains}{\textit{n.} a dead body}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1514
\worddef{remember}{\textit{v.} to think about the past; opposite forget}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1515
\worddef{remove}{\textit{v.} to take away or take off; to put an end to; to take out of a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1516
  position or office}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1517
\worddef{repair}{\textit{n.} work done to fix something}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1518
\worddef{repeat}{\textit{v.} to say or do again}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1519
\worddef{report}{\textit{v.} to tell about; to give the results of a study or investigation; n.
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1520
  the story about an event; the results of a study or investigation; a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1521
  statement in which the facts may not be confirmed}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1522
\worddef{represent}{\textit{v.} to act in the place of someone else; to substitute for; to serve as
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1523
  an example}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1524
\worddef{repress}{\textit{v.} to control or to restrict freedoms by force}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1525
\worddef{request}{\textit{v.} to ask for; n. the act of asking for}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1526
\worddef{require}{\textit{v.} to need or demand as necessary}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1527
\worddef{rescue}{\textit{v.} to free from danger or evil}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1528
\worddef{research}{\textit{n.} a careful study to discover correct information}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1529
\worddef{resign}{\textit{v.} to leave a position, job or office}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1530
\worddef{resist}{\textit{v.} to oppose; to fight to prevent}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1531
\worddef{resolution}{\textit{n.} an official statement of agreement by a group of people, usually
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1532
  reached by voting}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1533
\worddef{resource}{\textit{n.} anything of value that can be used or sold}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1534
\worddef{respect}{\textit{v.} to feel or show honor to a person or thing (“All citizens should
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1535
  respect the law.”)}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1536
\worddef{responsible}{\textit{ad.} having a duty or job to do ("He is responsible for preparing the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1537
  report."); being the cause of ("They were responsible for the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1538
  accident.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1539
\worddef{rest}{\textit{v.} to sit, lie down or sleep to regain strength; n. that which
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1540
  remains; the others}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1541
\worddef{restaurant}{\textit{n.} a place where people can buy and eat meals}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1542
\worddef{restrain}{\textit{v.} to keep controlled; to limit action by a person or group}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1543
\worddef{restrict}{\textit{v.} to limit; to prevent from increasing or becoming larger}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1544
\worddef{result}{\textit{v.} to happen from a cause; n. that which follows or is produced by a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1545
  cause; effect}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1546
\worddef{retire}{\textit{v.} to leave a job or position because one is old or in poor health}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1547
\worddef{return}{\textit{v.} to go or come back; to bring, give, take or send back}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1548
\worddef{revolt}{\textit{v.} to protest violently; to fight for a change, especially of
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1549
  government}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1550
\worddef{rice}{\textit{n.} a food grain}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1551
\worddef{rich}{\textit{ad.} having much money or goods; having plenty of something}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1552
\worddef{ride}{\textit{v.} to sit on or in and be carried along; to travel by animal, wheeled
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1553
  vehicle, airplane or boat}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1554
\worddef{right}{\textit{n.} what a person legally and morally should be able to do or have ("It
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1555
  is their right to vote."); ad. agreeing with the facts; good; correct;
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1556
  opposite wrong; on the side that is toward the east when one is facing
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1557
  north; opposite left}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1558
\worddef{riot}{\textit{v.} to act with many others in a violent way in a public place; n. a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1559
  violent action by a large group of people}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1560
\worddef{rise}{\textit{v.} to go up; to go higher; to increase; to go from a position of
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1561
  sitting or lying to a position of standing}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1562
\worddef{risk}{\textit{n.} the chance of loss, damage or injury}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1563
\worddef{river}{\textit{n.} a large amount of water that flows across land into another river,
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1564
  a lake or an ocean}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1565
\worddef{road}{\textit{n.} a long piece of hard ground built between two places so people can
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1566
  walk, drive or ride easily from one place to the other}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1567
\worddef{rob}{\textit{v.} to take money or property secretly or by force; to steal}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1568
\worddef{rock}{\textit{n.} a hard piece of mineral matter}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1569
\worddef{rocket}{\textit{n.} a device shaped like a tube that moves through air or space by
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1570
  burning gases and letting them escape from the back or bottom,
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1571
  sometimes used as a weapon}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1572
\worddef{roll}{\textit{v.} to turn over and over; to move like a ball}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1573
\worddef{room}{\textit{n.} a separate area within a building with its own walls}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1574
\worddef{root}{\textit{n.} the part of a plant that is under the ground and takes nutrients
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1575
  from the soil}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1576
\worddef{rope}{\textit{n.} a long, thick piece of material made from thinner pieces of
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1577
  material, used for tying}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1578
\worddef{rough}{\textit{ad.} not flat or smooth; having an uneven surface; violent; not made
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1579
  well}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1580
\worddef{round}{\textit{ad.} having the shape of a ball or circle}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1581
\worddef{rub}{\textit{v.} to move something over the surface of another thing}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1582
\worddef{rubber}{\textit{n.} a substance made from the liquid of trees with the same name, or a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1583
  similar substance made from chemicals}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1584
\worddef{ruin}{\textit{v.} to damage severely; to destroy}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1585
\worddef{rule}{\textit{v.} to govern or control; to decide; n. a statement or an order that
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1586
  says how something must be done}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1587
\worddef{run}{\textit{v.} to move quickly by steps faster than those used for walking}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1588
\worddef{rural}{\textit{ad.} describing areas away from cities which may include farms, small
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1589
  towns and unpopulated areas}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1590
\worddef{sabotage}{\textit{v.} to damage or destroy as an act against an organization or nation
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1591
  ("The rebels sabotaged the railroad.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1592
\worddef{sacrifice}{\textit{v.} to do without something or to suffer a loss for a belief, idea,
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1593
  goal or another person}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1594
\worddef{sad}{\textit{ad.} not happy}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1595
\worddef{safe}{\textit{ad.} away from harm or danger}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1596
\worddef{sail}{\textit{v.} to travel by boat or ship}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1597
\worddef{sailor}{\textit{n.} a person involved in sailing a boat or ship}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1598
\worddef{salt}{\textit{n.} a white substance found in sea water and in the ground, used to
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1599
  affect the taste of food}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1600
\worddef{same}{\textit{ad.} not different; not changed; like another or others}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1601
\worddef{sand}{\textit{n.} extremely small pieces of crushed rock found in large amounts in
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1602
  deserts and on coasts}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1603
\worddef{satellite}{\textit{n.} a small object in space that moves around a larger object; an
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1604
  object placed in orbit around the earth}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1605
\worddef{satisfy}{\textit{v.} to give or provide what is desired, needed or demanded}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1606
\worddef{save}{\textit{v.} to make safe; to remove from harm; to keep for future use}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1607
\worddef{say}{\textit{v.} to speak; to express in words}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1608
\worddef{school}{\textit{n.} a place for education; a place where people go to learn}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1609
\worddef{science}{\textit{n.} the study of nature and the actions of natural things, and the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1610
  knowledge gained about them}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1611
\worddef{sea}{\textit{n.} a large area of salt water, usually part of an ocean}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1612
\worddef{search}{\textit{v.} to look for carefully}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1613
\worddef{season}{\textit{n.} one of the four periods of the year that is based on the earth's
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1614
  position toward the sun (spring, summer, autumn, winter); a period of
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1615
  time based on different weather conditions ("dry season", "rainy
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1616
  season"); a period during the year when something usually happens
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1617
  ("baseball season")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1618
\worddef{seat}{\textit{n.} a thing to sit on; a place to sit or the right to sit there ("a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1619
  seat in parliament")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1620
\worddef{second}{\textit{ad.} the one that comes after the first}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1621
\worddef{secret}{\textit{n.} something known only to a few and kept from general knowledge; ad.
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1622
  hidden from others; known only to a few}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1623
\worddef{security}{\textit{n.} freedom from danger or harm; protection; measures necessary to
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1624
  protect a person or place ("Security was increased in the city.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1625
\worddef{see}{\textit{v.} to know or sense through the eyes; to understand or know}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1626
\worddef{seed}{\textit{n.} the part of a plant from which new plants grow}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1627
\worddef{seek(ing)}{\textit{v.} to search for ("They are seeking a cure for cancer."); to try to
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1628
  get ("She is seeking election to public office."); to plan to do
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1629
  ("Electric power companies are seeking to reduce their use of coal.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1630
\worddef{seem}{\textit{v.} to appear to be ("She seems to be in good health.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1631
\worddef{seize}{\textit{v.} to take quickly by force; to take control of quickly; to arrest}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1632
\worddef{self}{\textit{n.} all that which makes one person different from others}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1633
\worddef{sell}{\textit{v.} to give something in exchange for money}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1634
\worddef{Senate}{\textit{n.} the smaller of the two groups in the governments of some countries,
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1635
  such as in the United States Congress}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1636
\worddef{send}{\textit{v.} to cause to go; to permit to go; to cause to be carried, taken or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1637
  directed to or away from a place}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1638
\worddef{sense}{\textit{v.} to come to know about by feeling, believing or understanding; n.
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1639
  any of the abilities to see, hear, taste, smell or feel}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1640
\worddef{sentence}{\textit{v.} to declare the punishment for a crime; n. the punishment for a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1641
  crime}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1642
\worddef{separate}{\textit{v.} to set or keep people, things or ideas away from or independent
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1643
  from others; ad. not together or connected; different}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1644
\worddef{series}{\textit{n.} a number of similar things or events that follow one after another
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1645
  in time, position or order}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1646
\worddef{serious}{\textit{ad.} important; needing careful consideration; dangerous}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1647
\worddef{serve}{\textit{v.} to work as an official; to be employed by the government; to assist
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1648
  or help}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1649
\worddef{service}{\textit{n.} an organization or system that provides something for the public
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1650
  ("Schools and roads are services paid for by taxes."); a job that an
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1651
  organization or business can do for money; military organizations such
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1652
  as an army, navy or air force; a religious ceremony}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1653
\worddef{set}{\textit{v.} to put in place or position; to establish a time, price or limit}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1654
\worddef{settle}{\textit{v.} to end (a dispute); to agree about (a problem); to make a home in a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1655
  new place}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1656
\worddef{several}{\textit{ad.} three or more, but not many}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1657
\worddef{severe}{\textit{ad.} not gentle; causing much pain, sadness or damage}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1658
\worddef{sex}{\textit{n.} either the male or female group into which all people and animals
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1659
  are divided because of their actions in producing young; the physical
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1660
  activity by which humans and animals can produce young}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1661
\worddef{shake}{\textit{v.} to move or cause to move in short, quick movements}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1662
\worddef{shape}{\textit{v.} to give form to; n. the form of something, especially how it looks}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1663
\worddef{share}{\textit{v.} to give part of something to another or others; n. a part belonging
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1664
  to, given to or owned by a single person or a group; any one of the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1665
  equal parts of ownership of a business or company}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1666
\worddef{sharp}{\textit{ad.} having a thin edge or small point that can cut or hurt; causing
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1667
  hurt or pain}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1668
\worddef{she}{\textit{pro.} the girl or woman who is being spoken about}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1669
\worddef{sheep}{\textit{n.} a farm animal used for its meat and hair}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1670
\worddef{shell}{\textit{v.} to fire artillery; n. a metal container that is fired from a large
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1671
  gun and explodes when it reaches its target; a hard outside cover}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1672
\worddef{shelter}{\textit{v.} to protect or give protection to; n. something that gives
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1673
  protection; a place of safety}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1674
\worddef{shine}{\textit{v.} to aim a light; to give bright light; to be bright; to clean to
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1675
  make bright}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1676
\worddef{ship}{\textit{v.} to transport; n. a large boat}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1677
\worddef{shock}{\textit{v.} to cause to feel sudden surprise or fear; n. something that greatly
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1678
  affects the mind or emotions; a powerful shake, as from an earthquake}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1679
\worddef{shoe}{\textit{n.} a covering for the foot}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1680
\worddef{shoot}{\textit{v.} to cause a gun or other weapon to send out an object designed to
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1681
  kill; to use a gun}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1682
\worddef{short}{\textit{ad.} lasting only for a small period of time; not long; opposite tall}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1683
\worddef{should}{\textit{v.} used with another verb (action word) to show responsibility ("We
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1684
  should study."), probability ("The talks should begin soon."), or that
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1685
  something is believed to be a good idea ("Criminals should be
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1686
  punished.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1687
\worddef{shout}{\textit{v.} to speak very loudly}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1688
\worddef{show}{\textit{v.} to make something be seen; to make known; n. a play or story
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1689
  presented in a theater, or broadcast on radio or television, for
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1690
  enjoyment or education; something organized to be seen by the public}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1691
\worddef{shrink}{\textit{v.} to make or become less in size, weight or value}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1692
\worddef{sick}{\textit{ad.} suffering physically or mentally with a disease or other problem;
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1693
  not in good health}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1694
\worddef{sickness}{\textit{n.} the condition of being in bad health}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1695
\worddef{side}{\textit{n.} the outer surfaces of an object that are not the top or bottom;
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1696
  parts away from the middle; either the right or left half of the body}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1697
\worddef{sign}{\textit{v.} to write one's name; n. a mark or shape used to mean something;
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1698
  evidence that something exists or will happen; a flat piece of
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1699
  material with writing that gives information}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1700
\worddef{signal}{\textit{v.} to send a message by signs; n. an action or movement that sends a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1701
  message}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1702
\worddef{silence}{\textit{v.} to make quiet; to stop from speaking or making noise; n. a lack of
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1703
  noise or sound}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1704
\worddef{silver}{\textit{n.} a valued white metal}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1705
\worddef{similar}{\textit{ad.} like something else but not exactly the same}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1706
\worddef{simple}{\textit{ad.} easy to understand or do; not difficult or complex}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1707
\worddef{since}{\textit{prep.} from a time in the past until now ("I have known her since we
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1708
  went to school together.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1709
\worddef{sing}{\textit{v.} to make music sounds with the voice}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1710
\worddef{single}{\textit{ad.} one only}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1711
\worddef{sink}{\textit{v.} to go down into water or other liquid}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1712
\worddef{sister}{\textit{n.} a female with the same father or mother as another person}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1713
\worddef{sit}{\textit{v.} to rest on the lower part of the body without the support of the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1714
  legs; to become seated}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1715
\worddef{situation}{\textit{n.} the way things are during a period of time}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1716
\worddef{size}{\textit{n.} the space occupied by something; how long, wide or high something
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1717
  is}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1718
\worddef{skeleton}{\textit{n.} all the bones of a human or other animal together in their normal
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1719
  positions}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1720
\worddef{skill}{\textit{n.} the ability gained from training or experience}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1721
\worddef{skin}{\textit{n.} the outer covering of humans and most animals}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1722
\worddef{sky}{\textit{n.} the space above the earth}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1723
\worddef{slave}{\textit{n.} a person owned or controlled by another}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1724
\worddef{sleep}{\textit{v.} to rest the body and mind with the eyes closed}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1725
\worddef{slide}{\textit{v.} to move smoothly over a surface}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1726
\worddef{slow}{\textit{v.} to reduce the speed of; ad. not fast in moving, talking or other
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1727
  activities}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1728
\worddef{small}{\textit{ad.} little in size or amount; few in number; not important; opposite
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1729
  large}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1730
\worddef{smash}{\textit{v.} to break or be broken into small pieces by force; to hit or move
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1731
  with >force}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1732
\worddef{smell}{\textit{v.} to sense through the nose; n. something sensed by the nose ("the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1733
  smell of food cooking")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1734
\worddef{smoke}{\textit{v.} to use cigarettes or other tobacco products by burning them and
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1735
  breathing in the smoke; n. that which can be seen rising into the air
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1736
  like a cloud from something burning}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1737
\worddef{smooth}{\textit{ad.} having a level surface; opposite rough}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1738
\worddef{snow}{\textit{n.} soft, white pieces of frozen water that fall from the sky, usually
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1739
  in winter or when the air temperature is very cold}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1740
\worddef{so}{\textit{ad.} in such a way that ("He held the flag so all could see it.");
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1741
  also; too ("She left early, and so did we."); very ("I am so sick.");
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1742
  as a result ("They were sick, so they could not come."); conj. in
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1743
  order that; for the purpose of ("Come early so we can discuss the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1744
  plans.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1745
\worddef{social}{\textit{ad.} of or about people or a group}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1746
\worddef{soft}{\textit{ad.} not hard; easily shaped; pleasing to touch; not loud}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1747
\worddef{soil}{\textit{n.} earth in which plants grow}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1748
\worddef{soldier}{\textit{n.} a person in the army}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1749
\worddef{solid}{\textit{ad.} having a hard shape with no empty spaces inside; strong; not in
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1750
  the form of a liquid or gas}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1751
\worddef{solve}{\textit{v.} to find an answer; to settle}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1752
\worddef{some}{\textit{ad.} of an amount or number or part not stated; not all}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1753
\worddef{son}{\textit{n.} a person's male child}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1754
\worddef{soon}{\textit{ad.} not long after the present time; quickly}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1755
\worddef{sort}{\textit{n.} any group of people or things that are the same or are similar in
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1756
  some way; a kind of something}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1757
\worddef{sound}{\textit{n.} fast-moving waves of energy that affect the ear and result in
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1758
  hearing; that which is heard}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1759
\worddef{south}{\textit{n.} the direction to the right of a person facing the rising sun}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1760
\worddef{space}{\textit{n.} the area outside the earth's atmosphere where the sun, moon,
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1761
  planets and stars are; the area between or inside things}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1762
\worddef{speak}{\textit{v.} to talk; to say words with the mouth; to express one's thoughts to
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1763
  others and exchange ideas; to give a speech to a group}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1764
\worddef{special}{\textit{ad.} of a different or unusual kind; not for general use; better or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1765
  more important than others of the same kind}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1766
\worddef{speech}{\textit{n.} a talk given to a group of people}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1767
\worddef{speed}{\textit{v.} to make something go or move faster; n. the rate at which something
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1768
  moves or travels; the rate at which something happens or is done}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1769
\worddef{spend}{\textit{v.} to give as payment; to use ("He spends much time studying.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1770
\worddef{spill}{\textit{v.} to cause or permit liquid to flow out, usually by accident}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1771
\worddef{spirit}{\textit{n.} the part of a human that is not physical and is connected to
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1772
  thoughts and emotions; the part of a person that is believed to remain
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1773
  alive after death}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1774
\worddef{split}{\textit{v.} to separate into two or more parts; to divide or break into parts}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1775
\worddef{sport}{\textit{n.} any game or activity of competition involving physical effort or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1776
  skill}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1777
\worddef{spread}{\textit{v.} to become longer or wider; to make or become widely known}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1778
\worddef{spring}{\textit{n.} the time of the year between winter and summer}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1779
\worddef{spy}{\textit{v.} to steal or get information secretly; n. one who watches others
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1780
  secretly; a person employed by a government to get secret information
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1781
  about another country}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1782
\worddef{square}{\textit{n.} a flat shape having four equal sides}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1783
\worddef{stab}{\textit{v.} to cut or push into or through with a pointed weapon}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1784
\worddef{stand}{\textit{v.} to move into or be in a position in which only the feet are on a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1785
  surface; to be in one position or place}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1786
\worddef{star}{\textit{n.} a mass of gas that usually appears as a small light in the sky at
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1787
  night, but is not a planet; a famous person, usually an actor or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1788
  singer}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1789
\worddef{start}{\textit{v.} to begin; to make something begin}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1790
\worddef{starve}{\textit{v.} to suffer or die from a lack of food}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1791
\worddef{state}{\textit{v.} to say; to declare; n. a political part of a nation}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1792
\worddef{station}{\textit{n.} a place of special work or purpose ("a police station"); a place
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1793
  where passengers get on or off trains or buses; a place for radio or
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1794
  television broadcasts}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1795
\worddef{statue}{\textit{n.} a form of a human, animal or other creature usually made of stone,
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1796
  wood or metal}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1797
\worddef{stay}{\textit{v.} to continue to be where one is; to remain; to not leave; to live
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1798
  for a time ("They stayed in New York for two years.")}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1799
\worddef{steal}{\textit{v.} to take without permission or paying}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1800
\worddef{steam}{\textit{n.} the gas that comes from hot water}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1801
\worddef{steel}{\textit{n.} iron made harder and stronger by mixing it with other substances}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1802
\worddef{step}{\textit{v.} to move by lifting one foot and placing it in a new position; n.
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1803
  the act of stepping; one of a series of actions designed to reach a
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1804
  goal}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1805
\worddef{stick}{\textit{v.} to attach something to another thing using a substance that will
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1806
  hold them together; to become fixed in one position so that movement
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1807
  is difficult ("Something is making the door stick."); n. a thin piece
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1808
  of wood}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1809
\worddef{still}{\textit{ad.} not moving ("The man was standing still."); until the present or a
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1810
  stated time ("Was he still there?"); even so; although ("The job was
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
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parents:
diff changeset
  1811
  difficult, but she still wanted to do it.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1812
\worddef{stone}{\textit{n.} a small piece of rock}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1813
\worddef{stop}{\textit{v.} to prevent any more movement or action; to come or bring to an end}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1814
\worddef{store}{\textit{v.} to keep or put away for future use; n. a place where people buy
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1815
  things}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1816
\worddef{storm}{\textit{n.} violent weather, including strong winds and rain or snow}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1817
\worddef{story}{\textit{n.} the telling or writing of an event, either real or imagined}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1818
\worddef{stove}{\textit{n.} a heating device used for cooking}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1819
\worddef{straight}{\textit{ad.} continuing in one direction without turns}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1820
\worddef{strange}{\textit{ad.} unusual; not normal; not known}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1821
\worddef{street}{\textit{n.} a road in a city, town or village}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1822
\worddef{stretch}{\textit{v.} to extend for a distance; to pull on to make longer or wider}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1823
\worddef{strike}{\textit{v.} to hit with force; to stop work as a way to seek better conditions,
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1824
  more pay or to make other demands}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1825
\worddef{strong}{\textit{ad.} having much power; not easily broken, damaged or destroyed}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1826
\worddef{structure}{\textit{n.} the way something is built, made or organized; a system that is
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1827
  formed or organized in a special way; a building}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1828
\worddef{struggle}{\textit{v.} to try with much effort; to fight with; n. a great effort; a fight}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1829
\worddef{study}{\textit{v.} to make an effort to gain knowledge by using the mind; to examine
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1830
  carefully}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1831
\worddef{stupid}{\textit{ad.} not able to learn much; not intelligent}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1832
\worddef{subject}{\textit{n.} the person or thing being discussed, studied or written about}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1833
\worddef{submarine}{\textit{n.} an underwater ship}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1834
\worddef{substance}{\textit{n.} the material of which something is made (a solid, liquid or gas)}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1835
\worddef{substitute}{\textit{v.} to put or use in place of another; n. a person or thing put or used
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1836
  in place of another}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1837
\worddef{subversion}{\textit{n.} an attempt to weaken or destroy a political system or government,
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1838
  usually secretly}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1839
\worddef{succeed}{\textit{v.} to reach a goal or thing desired; to produce a planned result}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1840
\worddef{such}{\textit{ad.} of this or that kind; of the same kind as; similar to}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1841
\worddef{sudden}{\textit{ad.} not expected; without warning; done or carried out quickly or
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1842
  without preparation}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1843
\worddef{suffer}{\textit{v.} to feel pain in the body or mind; to receive or experience hurt or
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1844
  sadness}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1845
\worddef{sugar}{\textit{n.} a sweet substance made from liquids taken from plants}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1846
\worddef{suggest}{\textit{v.} to offer or propose something to think about or consider}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1847
\worddef{suicide}{\textit{n.} the act of killing oneself}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1848
\worddef{summer}{\textit{n.} the warmest time of the year, between spring and autumn}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1849
\worddef{sun}{\textit{n.} the huge star in the sky that provides heat and light to earth}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1850
\worddef{supervise}{\textit{v.} to direct and observe the work of others}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1851
\worddef{supply}{\textit{v.} to give; to provide; n. the amount of something that can be given
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1852
  or sold to others}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1853
\worddef{support}{\textit{v.} to carry the weight of; to hold up or in position; to agree with
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1854
  others and help them reach a goal; to approve}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1855
\worddef{suppose}{\textit{v.} to believe, think or imagine ("I suppose you are right."); to
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1856
  expect ("It is supposed to rain tonight.")}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1857
\worddef{suppress}{\textit{v.} to put down or to keep down by force; to prevent information from
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1858
  being known publicly}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1859
\worddef{sure}{\textit{ad.} very probable; with good reason to believe; true without question}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1860
\worddef{surface}{\textit{n.} the outer side or top of something ("The rocket landed on the
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1861
  surface of the moon.")}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1862
\worddef{surplus}{\textit{n.} an amount that is more than is needed; extra; ("That country has a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1863
  trade surplus. It exports more than it imports.")}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1864
\worddef{surprise}{\textit{v.} to cause a feeling of wonder because something is not expected; n.
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1865
  something not expected; the feeling caused by something not expected}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1866
\worddef{surrender}{\textit{v.} to give control of oneself or one's property to another or others;
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1867
  to stop fighting and admit defeat}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1868
\worddef{surround}{\textit{v.} to form a circle around; to be in positions all around someone or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1869
  something}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1870
\worddef{survive}{\textit{v.} to remain alive during or after a dangerous situation}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1871
\worddef{suspect}{\textit{v.} to imagine or believe that a person is guilty of something bad or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1872
  illegal; n. a person believed to be guilty}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1873
\worddef{suspend}{\textit{v.} to cause to stop for a period of time}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1874
\worddef{swallow}{\textit{v.} to take into the stomach through the mouth}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1875
\worddef{swear in}{\textit{v.} to put an official into office by having him or her promise to
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1876
  carry out the duties of that office ("The chief justice will swear in
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1877
  the president.")}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1878
\worddef{sweet}{\textit{ad.} tasting pleasant, like sugar}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1879
\worddef{swim}{\textit{v.} to move through water by making motions with the arms and legs}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1880
\worddef{sympathy}{\textit{n.} a sharing of feelings or emotions with another person, usually
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1881
  feelings of sadness}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1882
\worddef{system}{\textit{n.} a method of organizing or doing something by following rules or a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1883
  plan; a group of connected things or parts working together for a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1884
  common purpose or goal}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1885
\worddef{take}{\textit{v.} to put a hand or hands around something and hold it, often to move
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1886
  it to another place; to carry something ; to seize; to capture; to
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1887
  begin to be in control ("The president takes office tomorrow.")}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1888
\worddef{talk}{\textit{v.} to express thoughts in spoken words; n. a meeting for discussion}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1889
\worddef{tall}{\textit{ad.} higher than others; opposite short}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1890
\worddef{tank}{\textit{n.} a large container for holding liquids; a heavy military vehicle
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1891
  with guns}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1892
\worddef{target}{\textit{n.} any person or object aimed at or fired at}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1893
\worddef{taste}{\textit{v.} to sense through the mouth ("The fruit tastes sweet.")}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1894
\worddef{tax}{\textit{n.} the money a person or business must pay to the government so the
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1895
  government can provide services}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1896
\worddef{tea}{\textit{n.} a drink made from the plant of the same name}
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  1897
\worddef{teach}{\textit{v.} to show how to do something; to provide knowledge; to cause to
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  1898
  understand}
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parents:
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  1899
\worddef{team}{\textit{n.} a group organized for some purpose, often for sports}
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\worddef{tear}{\textit{v.} to pull apart, often by force}
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parents:
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  1901
\worddef{technical}{\textit{ad.} involving machines, processes and materials in industry,
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parents:
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  1902
  transportation and communications; of or about a very special kind of
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parents:
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  1903
  subject or thing ("You need technical knowledge to understand how this
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parents:
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  1904
  system works.")}
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parents:
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  1905
\worddef{technology}{\textit{n.} the use of scientific knowledge and methods to produce goods and
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parents:
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  1906
  services}
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parents:
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  1907
\worddef{telephone}{\textit{n.} a device or system for sending sounds, especially the voice, over
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parents:
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  1908
  distances}
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parents:
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  1909
\worddef{telescope}{\textit{n.} a device for making objects that are far away appear closer and
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parents:
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  1910
  larger}
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parents:
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  1911
\worddef{television}{\textit{n.} a device that receives electronic signals and makes them into
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parents:
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  1912
  pictures and sounds; the system of sending pictures and sounds by
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1913
  electronic signals over a distance so others can see and hear them on
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parents:
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  1914
  a receiver}
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parents:
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  1915
\worddef{tell}{\textit{v.} to give information; to make known by speaking; to order; to
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1916
  command}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1917
\worddef{temperature}{\textit{n.} the measurement of heat and cold}
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parents:
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  1918
\worddef{temporary}{\textit{ad.} lasting only a short time}
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parents:
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  1919
\worddef{tense}{\textit{ad.} having fear or concern; dangerous; opposite calm}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1920
\worddef{term}{\textit{n.} a limited period of time during which someone does a job or carries
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parents:
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  1921
  out a responsibility ("He served two terms in Congress."); the
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1922
  conditions of an agreement that have been accepted by those involved
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1923
  in it}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1924
\worddef{terrible}{\textit{ad.} very bad; causing terror or fear}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1925
\worddef{territory}{\textit{n.} a large area of land}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1926
\worddef{terror}{\textit{n.} extreme fear; that which causes great fear}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1927
\worddef{terrorist}{\textit{n.} a person who carries out acts of extreme violence as a protest or a
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1928
  way to influence a government}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1929
\worddef{test}{\textit{v.} to attempt to learn or prove what something is like or how it will
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parents:
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  1930
  act by studying or doing ("The scientists will test the new engine
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parents:
diff changeset
  1931
  soon."); n. an attempt to learn or prove what something is like or how
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parents:
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  1932
  it will act by studying or doing ("The test of the new engine takes
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parents:
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  1933
  place today."); a group of questions or problems used to find out a
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1934
  person's knowledge ("The students did well on the language test.")}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1935
\worddef{than}{\textit{conj.} connecting word used to link things that may be similar, but are
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parents:
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  1936
  not equal ("My sister is taller than I am.")}
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parents:
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  1937
\worddef{thank}{\textit{v.} to say that one has a good feeling toward another because that
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parents:
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  1938
  person did something kind ("I want to thank you for helping me.")}
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parents:
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  1939
\worddef{that}{\textit{ad.} showing the person, place or thing being spoken about ("That man
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parents:
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  1940
  is a soldier."); pro. the person, place or thing being spoken about
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parents:
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  1941
  ("The building that I saw was very large.")}
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parents:
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  1942
\worddef{the}{\textit{pro.} used in front of a name word to show that it is a person or thing
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parents:
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  1943
  that is known about or is being spoken about}
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parents:
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  1944
\worddef{theater}{\textit{n.} a place where movies are shown or plays are performed}
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parents:
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  1945
\worddef{them}{\textit{pro.} other people being spoken about}
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parents:
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  1946
\worddef{then}{\textit{ad.} at that time; existing; and so}
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parents:
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  1947
\worddef{theory}{\textit{n.} a possible explanation of why something exists or how something
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parents:
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  1948
  happens using experiments or ideas, but which is not yet proven
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parents:
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  1949
  ("Other scientists are debating his theory about the disappearance of
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parents:
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  1950
  dinosaurs.")}
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parents:
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  1951
\worddef{there}{\textit{ad.} in that place or position; to or toward that place}
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parents:
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  1952
\worddef{these}{\textit{pro.} of or about the people, places or things nearby that have been
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parents:
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  1953
  spoken about already}
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parents:
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  1954
\worddef{they}{\textit{pro.} those ones being spoken about}
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parents:
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  1955
\worddef{thick}{\textit{ad.} having a large distance between two opposite surfaces ("The wall
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parents:
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  1956
  is two meters thick."); having many parts close together ("The forest
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parents:
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  1957
  is very thick."); almost solid, such as a liquid that does not flow
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parents:
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  1958
  easily; opposite thin}
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parents:
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  1959
\worddef{thin}{\textit{ad.} having a small distance between two opposite surfaces; not fat;
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parents:
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  1960
  not wide; opposite thick}
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parents:
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  1961
\worddef{thing}{\textit{n.} any object}
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parents:
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  1962
\worddef{think}{\textit{v.} to produce thoughts; to form ideas in the mind; to consider; to
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parents:
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  1963
  believe}
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parents:
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  1964
\worddef{third}{\textit{ad.} coming after two others}
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parents:
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  1965
\worddef{this}{\textit{pro.} of or about the person, place or thing nearby that has been
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parents:
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  1966
  spoken about already}
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parents:
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  1967
\worddef{threaten}{\textit{v.} to warn that one will do harm or cause damage}
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parents:
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  1968
\worddef{through}{\textit{prep.} in at one end and out at the other; from front to back; from top
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1969
  to bottom; with the help of; by}
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parents:
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  1970
\worddef{throw}{\textit{v.} to cause to go through the air by a movement of the arm}
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parents:
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  1971
\worddef{tie}{\textit{v.} to join or hold together with some material; n. anything that joins
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parents:
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  1972
  or unites; links or connections ("The two nations have strong trade
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parents:
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  1973
  ties.")}
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parents:
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  1974
\worddef{time}{\textit{n.} that which is measured in minutes, hours, days and years; a period
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1975
  that can be identified in hours and minutes and is shown on a clock; a
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1976
  period when an event should or will take place}
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parents:
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  1977
\worddef{tired}{\textit{ad.} having less strength because of work or exercise; needing sleep or
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parents:
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  1978
  rest}
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parents:
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  1979
\worddef{to}{\textit{prep.} showing the direction of an action; showing the person or place
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1980
  toward which an action is directed; showing a goal or purpose}
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parents:
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  1981
\worddef{today}{\textit{n.} this day}
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parents:
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  1982
\worddef{together}{\textit{ad.} in one group; at the same time or place; in cooperation}
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parents:
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  1983
\worddef{tomorrow}{\textit{n.} the day after today}
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parents:
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  1984
\worddef{tonight}{\textit{n.} this night}
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parents:
diff changeset
  1985
\worddef{too}{\textit{ad.} also; as well as; more than is necessary}
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parents:
diff changeset
  1986
\worddef{tool}{\textit{n.} any instrument or device designed to help one do work}
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parents:
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  1987
\worddef{top}{\textit{n.} the upper edge or surface; the highest part; the cover of something}
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parents:
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  1988
\worddef{torture}{\textit{v.} to cause severe pain; n. the act of causing severe pain in order to
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1989
  harm, to punish or to get information from}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  1990
\worddef{total}{\textit{n.} the complete amount}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1991
\worddef{touch}{\textit{v.} to put the hand or fingers on}
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parents:
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  1992
\worddef{toward}{\textit{prep.} in the direction of; leading to}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1993
\worddef{town}{\textit{n.} a center where people live, larger than a village but not as large
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parents:
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  1994
  as a city}
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parents:
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  1995
\worddef{trade}{\textit{v.} to buy and sell or exchange products or services; n. the activity
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parents:
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  1996
  of buying, selling or exchanging products or services}
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parents:
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  1997
\worddef{tradition}{\textit{n.} a ceremony, activity or belief that has existed for a long time}
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parents:
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  1998
\worddef{traffic}{\textit{n.} the movement of people, vehicles or ships along a street, road or
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  1999
  waterway}
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parents:
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  2000
\worddef{tragic}{\textit{ad.} extremely sad; terrible}
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parents:
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  2001
\worddef{train}{\textit{v.} to teach or learn how to do something; to prepare for an activity;
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
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parents:
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  2002
  n. an engine and the cars connected to it that move along a railroad}
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parents:
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  2003
\worddef{transport}{\textit{v.} to move goods or people from one place to another}
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parents:
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  2004
\worddef{transportation}{\textit{n.} the act or business of moving goods or people}
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parents:
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  2005
\worddef{trap}{\textit{v.} to catch or be caught by being tricked; to be unable to move or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  2006
  escape; n. a device used to catch animals}
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parents:
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  2007
\worddef{travel}{\textit{v.} to go from one place to another, usually for a long distance}
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parents:
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  2008
\worddef{treason}{\textit{n.} the act of fighting against one's own country or of helping its
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parents:
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  2009
  enemies}
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parents:
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  2010
\worddef{treasure}{\textit{n.} a large collection of money, jewels or other things of great value}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  2011
\worddef{treat}{\textit{v.} to deal with; to act toward in a special way; to try to cure}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2012
\worddef{treatment}{\textit{n.} the act of treating; the use of medicine to try to cure or make
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2013
  better}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2014
\worddef{treaty}{\textit{n.} a written agreement between two or more nations}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2015
\worddef{tree}{\textit{n.} a very tall plant that is mostly wood, except for its leaves}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2016
\worddef{trial}{\textit{n.} an examination in a court of a question or dispute to decide if a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2017
  charge is true}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2018
\worddef{tribe}{\textit{n.} a group of families ruled by a common chief or leader}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2019
\worddef{trick}{\textit{v.} to cheat; to fool a person so as to get something or make him or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2020
  her do something}
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Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2021
\worddef{trip}{\textit{n.} a movement from one place to another, usually a long distance}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2022
\worddef{troops}{\textit{n.} a number of soldiers in a large controlled group}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2023
\worddef{trouble}{\textit{n.} that which causes concern, fear, difficulty or problems}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2024
\worddef{truce}{\textit{n.} a temporary halt in fighting agreed to by all sides involved}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2025
\worddef{truck}{\textit{n.} a heavy vehicle used to carry goods}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2026
\worddef{true}{\textit{ad.} correct; not false}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2027
\worddef{trust}{\textit{v.} to believe that someone is honest and will not cause harm}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2028
\worddef{try}{\textit{v.} to make an effort; to take court action against a person to decide
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2029
  if he or she is guilty or innocent of a crime}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2030
\worddef{tube}{\textit{n.} a long, round structure through which liquids or gases can flow; a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2031
  long, thin container in which they can be kept}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2032
\worddef{turn}{\textit{v.} to change direction; to move into a different position; to change
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2033
  color, form or shape}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2034
\worddef{under}{\textit{prep.} below; below the surface of; less than; as called for by a law,
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2035
  agreement or system ("The river flows under the bridge." "Such action
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2036
  is not permitted under the law.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2037
\worddef{understand}{\textit{v.} to know what is meant; to have knowledge of}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2038
\worddef{unite}{\textit{v.} to join together}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2039
\worddef{universe}{\textit{n.} all of space, including planets and stars}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2040
\worddef{university}{\textit{n.} a place of education that usually includes several colleges and
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2041
  research organizations}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2042
\worddef{unless}{\textit{conj.} except if it happens; on condition that ("I will not go, unless
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2043
  the rain stops.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2044
\worddef{until}{\textit{conj.} up to a time; before}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2045
\worddef{up}{\textit{ad.} to, in or at a higher position or value}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2046
\worddef{urge}{\textit{v.} to advise strongly; to make a great effort to get someone to do
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2047
  something}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2048
\worddef{urgent}{\textit{ad.} needing an immediate decision or action}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2049
\worddef{us}{\textit{pro.} the form of the word "we" used after a preposition ("He said he
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2050
  would write to us.") or used as an object of a verb ("They saw us
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2051
  yesterday.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2052
\worddef{use}{\textit{v.} to employ for a purpose; to put into action}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2053
\worddef{usual}{\textit{ad.} as is normal or common; as is most often done, seen or heard}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2054
\worddef{vacation}{\textit{n.} a holiday; a period of time for travel, pleasure or rest,
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2055
  especially one with pay given to an employee}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2056
\worddef{vaccine}{\textit{n.} a substance containing killed or weakened organisms given to a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2057
  person or animal to produce protection against a disease}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2058
\worddef{valley}{\textit{n.} a long area of land between higher areas of land}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2059
\worddef{value}{\textit{n.} the quality of being useful, important or desired; the amount of
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2060
  money that could be received if something is sold}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2061
\worddef{vegetable}{\textit{n.} a plant grown for food}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2062
\worddef{vehicle}{\textit{n.} anything on or in which a person or thing can travel or be
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2063
  transported, especially anything on wheels; a car or truck}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2064
\worddef{version}{\textit{n.} the form of something with different details than earlier or later
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2065
  forms}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2066
\worddef{very}{\textit{ad.} extremely ("He was very late.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2067
\worddef{veto}{\textit{v.} to reject or refuse to approve}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2068
\worddef{victim}{\textit{n.} someone or something that is injured, killed or made to suffer;
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2069
  someone who is tricked}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2070
\worddef{victory}{\textit{n.} a success in a fight or competition}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2071
\worddef{video}{\textit{n.} a method of recording images and sound without a traditional film
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2072
  camera to be shown on a television, computer or other device}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2073
\worddef{village}{\textit{n.} a very small town}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2074
\worddef{violate}{\textit{v.} to fail to obey or honor; to break (an agreement)}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2075
\worddef{violence}{\textit{n.} the use of force to cause injury, death or damage}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2076
\worddef{visa}{\textit{n.} the official permission given to a person to enter a country where
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2077
  he or she is not a citizen}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2078
\worddef{visit}{\textit{v.} to go to or come to a place for a short time for friendly or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2079
  business reasons}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2080
\worddef{voice}{\textit{n.} the sound made by creatures, especially humans, for speaking}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2081
\worddef{volcano}{\textit{n.} a hill or mountain around a hole in the earth's surface that can
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2082
  explode, sending hot, melted rock and ash into the air}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2083
\worddef{volunteer}{\textit{n.} a person who chooses to do something without being asked, usually
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2084
  without being paid}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2085
\worddef{vote}{\textit{v.} to choose a candidate in an election; n. a choice or decision
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2086
  expressed by the voice, by hand or by writing}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2087
\worddef{wages}{\textit{n.} money received for work done}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2088
\worddef{wait}{\textit{v.} to delay acting; to postpone}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2089
\worddef{walk}{\textit{v.} to move by putting one foot in front of the other}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2090
\worddef{wall}{\textit{n.} the side of a room or building formed by wood, stone or other
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2091
  material; a structure sometimes used to separate areas of land}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2092
\worddef{want}{\textit{v.} to desire; to wish for; to need}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2093
\worddef{war}{\textit{n.} fighting between nations, or groups in a nation, using weapons}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2094
\worddef{warm}{\textit{ad.} almost hot; having or feeling some heat}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2095
\worddef{warn}{\textit{v.} to tell of possible danger; to advise or inform about something bad
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2096
  that may happen}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2097
\worddef{wash}{\textit{v.} to make clean, usually with water}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2098
\worddef{waste}{\textit{v.} to spend or use without need or care; to make bad use of; n. a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2099
  spending of money, time or effort with no value gained or returned;
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2100
  something thrown away as having no value; the liquid and solid
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2101
  substances that result from body processes and are passed out of the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2102
  body}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2103
\worddef{watch}{\textit{v.} to look at; to observe closely; to look and wait for}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2104
\worddef{water}{\textit{n.} the liquid that falls from the sky as rain or is found in lakes,
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2105
  rivers and oceans}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2106
\worddef{wave}{\textit{v.} to move or cause to move one way and the other, as a flag in the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2107
  wind; to signal by moving the hand one way and the other; n. a large
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2108
  mass of water that forms and moves on the surface of a lake or ocean}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2109
\worddef{way}{\textit{n.} a path on land or sea or in the air; how something is done; method}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2110
\worddef{we}{\textit{pro.} two or more people, including the speaker or writer ("He and I
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2111
  will go together, and we will return together.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2112
\worddef{weak}{\textit{ad.} having little power; easily broken, damaged or destroyed; opposite
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2113
  strong}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2114
\worddef{wealth}{\textit{n.} a large amount of possessions, money or other things of value}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2115
\worddef{weapon}{\textit{n.} anything used to cause injury or to kill during an attack, fight or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2116
  war}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2117
\worddef{wear}{\textit{v.} to have on the body, as clothes}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2118
\worddef{weather}{\textit{n.} the condition of the atmosphere resulting from sun, wind, rain,
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2119
  heat or cold}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2120
\worddef{Web site}{\textit{n.} a collection of information prepared by a person or organization on
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2121
  the World Wide Web of the Internet}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2122
\worddef{week}{\textit{n.} a period of time equal to seven days}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2123
\worddef{weigh}{\textit{v.} to measure how heavy someone or something is}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2124
\worddef{welcome}{\textit{v.} to express happiness or pleasure when someone arrives or something
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2125
  develops}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2126
\worddef{well}{\textit{ad.} in a way that is good or pleasing; in good health; n. a hole in
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2127
  the ground where water, gas or oil can be found}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2128
\worddef{west}{\textit{n.} the direction in which the sun goes down}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2129
\worddef{wet}{\textit{ad.} covered with water or other liquid; not dry}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2130
\worddef{what}{\textit{pro.} used to ask about something or to ask for information about
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2131
  something ("What is this?"); ad. which or which kind ("He wants to
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2132
  know what you would like to drink.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2133
\worddef{wheat}{\textit{n.} a grain used to make bread; the plant that produces the grain}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2134
\worddef{wheel}{\textit{n.} a round structure that turns around a center}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2135
\worddef{when}{\textit{ad.} at what time; at any time ("When will she come home?"); conj.
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2136
  during or at the time ("I studied hard when I was in school.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2137
\worddef{where}{\textit{ad.}, conj. at, to or in what place ("Where is his house?" "The house
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2138
  where he lives is in the old part of the city.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2139
\worddef{whether}{\textit{conj.} if it be the case or fact that (“He did not know whether he was
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2140
  right or wrong.”)}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2141
\worddef{which}{\textit{pro.} used to ask about what one or what ones of a group of things or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2142
  people ("Which program do you like best?" "Which students will take
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2143
  the test?")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2144
\worddef{while}{\textit{n.} a space of time ("Please come to my house for a while."); conj. at
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2145
  or during the same time ("It may not be a good idea to eat while you
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2146
  are running.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2147
\worddef{white}{\textit{ad.} having the color like that of milk or snow}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2148
\worddef{who}{\textit{pro.} what or which person or persons that ("Who wants to go?"); the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2149
  person or persons ("They are the ones who want to go.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2150
\worddef{whole}{\textit{ad.} the complete amount; all together; not divided; not cut into
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2151
  pieces}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2152
\worddef{why}{\textit{ad.} for what cause or reason ("Why did she do it?"); conj. the reason
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2153
  for which ("I do not know why she did it.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2154
\worddef{wide}{\textit{ad.} having a great distance from one side to the other; not limited}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2155
\worddef{wife}{\textit{n.} a woman who is married}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2156
\worddef{wild}{\textit{ad.} living and growing in natural conditions and not organized or
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2157
  supervised by humans; angry; uncontrolled}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2158
\worddef{will}{\textit{v.} a word used with action words to show future action ("They will
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2159
  hold talks tomorrow.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2160
\worddef{willing}{\textit{ad.} being ready or having a desire to ("They are willing to talk about
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2161
  the problem.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2162
\worddef{win}{\textit{v.} to gain a victory; to defeat another or others in a competition,
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2163
  election or battle}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2164
\worddef{wind}{\textit{n.} a strong movement of air}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2165
\worddef{window}{\textit{n.} an opening in a wall to let in light and air, usually filled with
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2166
  glass}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2167
\worddef{winter}{\textit{n.} the coldest time of year, between autumn and spring}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2168
\worddef{wire}{\textit{n.} a long, thin piece of metal used to hang objects or to carry
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2169
  electricity or electronic communications from one place to another}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2170
\worddef{wise}{\textit{ad.} having much knowledge and understanding; able to use knowledge and
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2171
  understanding to make good or correct decisions}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2172
\worddef{wish}{\textit{v.} to want; to express a desire for}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2173
\worddef{with}{\textit{prep.} along or by the side of; together; using ("He fixed it with a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2174
  tool."); having ("the house with the red door")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2175
\worddef{withdraw}{\textit{v.} to take or move out, away or back; to remove}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2176
\worddef{without}{\textit{prep.} with no; not having or using; free from; not doing}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2177
\worddef{witness}{\textit{n.} a person who saw and can tell about an action or event, sometimes
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2178
  in a court of law}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2179
\worddef{woman}{\textit{n.} an adult female human}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2180
\worddef{wonder}{\textit{v.} to ask oneself; to question ("She wonders if it is true."); n. a
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2181
  feeling of surprise}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2182
\worddef{wonderful}{\textit{ad.} causing wonder; especially good}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2183
\worddef{wood}{\textit{n.} the solid material of which trees are made}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2184
\worddef{word}{\textit{n.} one or more connected sounds that form a single part of a language}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2185
\worddef{work}{\textit{v.} to use physical or mental effort to make or do something; n. the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2186
  effort used to make or to do something; that which needs effort; the
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2187
  job one does to earn money}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2188
\worddef{world}{\textit{n.} the earth; the people who live on the earth}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2189
\worddef{worry}{\textit{v.} to be concerned; to continue thinking that something, possibly bad,
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2190
  can happen}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2191
\worddef{worse}{\textit{ad.} more bad than}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2192
\worddef{worth}{\textit{n.} value measured in money}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2193
\worddef{wound}{\textit{v.} to injure; to hurt; to cause physical damage to a person or animal;
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2194
  n. an injury to the body of a human or animal in which the skin is
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2195
  usually cut or broken}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2196
\worddef{wreck}{\textit{v.} to damage greatly; to destroy; n. anything that has been badly
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2197
  damaged or broken}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2198
\worddef{wreckage}{\textit{n.} what remains of something severely damaged or destroyed}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2199
\worddef{write}{\textit{v.} to use an instrument to make words appear on a surface, such as
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2200
  paper}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2201
\worddef{wrong}{\textit{ad.} not correct; bad; not legal; opposite right}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2202
\worddef{year}{\textit{n.} a period of time equal to twelve months}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2203
\worddef{yellow}{\textit{ad.} having the color like that of gold or the sun}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2204
\worddef{yes}{\textit{ad.} used to express agreement or to permit}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2205
\worddef{yesterday}{\textit{n.} the day before today}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2206
\worddef{yet}{\textit{ad.} at some time before now ("Have they arrived yet?"); now; at this
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2207
  time ("I cannot tell you about it yet."); conj. however ("The sun was
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2208
  shining, yet it was cold.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2209
\worddef{you}{\textit{pro.} the person or persons being spoken to}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2210
\worddef{young}{\textit{ad.} in the early years of life; not old}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2211
\worddef{zero}{\textit{n.} the number meaning none or nothing}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2212
\worddef{zoo}{\textit{n.} a place where animals are kept for the public to look at and study}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2213
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2214
\subsection*{COMMON PREFIXES}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2215
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2216
\worddef{dis-}{not (dishonest, disobey)}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2217
\worddef{pro-}{for, supporting (pro-labor, pro-government)}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2218
\worddef{re-}{to do again (reorganize, reunite)}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2219
\worddef{self-}{used to show that the person or group acting is the one affected by
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2220
  the action, or to show that the action is done only by its own effort
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2221
  or power (self-declared, self-appointed)}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2222
\worddef{un-}{not (unusual, unhappy)}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2223
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2224
\subsection*{COMMON EXPRESSIONS}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2225
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2226
\worddef{carry out}{to do; to put into effect ("Please carry out the plan.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2227
\worddef{pass a bill}{approve ("Congress is expected to pass a bill to cut taxes.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2228
\worddef{take steps}{to start to do something ("The government will take steps to halt
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2229
  inflation.")}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2230
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2231
\subsection*{WORDS USED IN VOA SPECIAL ENGLISH SCIENCE PROGRAMS}
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2232
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
diff changeset
  2233
\worddef{atom}{a very small part of all things; the smallest part of an element that
d53b7df7fc26 VOA special dictionary in good to print form.
Oleksandr Gavenko <gavenkoa@gmail.com>
parents:
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  2234
  can join with parts of other elements}
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parents:
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  2235
\worddef{bacteria}{living things that are one cell and can be seen only through a
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parents:
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  2236
  microscope; some cause disease}
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parents:
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  2237
\worddef{cell}{a small mass of living material that is part of all plants and animals}
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parents:
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  2238
\worddef{chromosome}{a line of genes; most human cells contain 46 chromosomes}
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parents:
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  2239
\worddef{compound}{a substance containing two or more elements}
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parents:
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  2240
\worddef{dense}{close together; thick}
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parents:
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  2241
\worddef{electron}{a small part of an atom that has an electrical force}
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parents:
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  2242
\worddef{element}{one of more than 100 substances known to science that cannot be
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parents:
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  2243
  separated into other substances}
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parents:
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  2244
\worddef{enzyme}{a special kind of protein; it produces changes in other substances
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parents:
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  2245
  without being changed itself}
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  2246
\worddef{fetus}{unborn young}
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parents:
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  2247
\worddef{fission}{a splitting; in atomic fission, the nucleus of an atom is split to
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parents:
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  2248
  produce nuclear energy}
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parents:
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  2249
\worddef{fusion}{a joining together; in atomic fusion, atomic particles are joined
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parents:
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  2250
  together to produce nuclear energy}
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parents:
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  2251
\worddef{genes}{parts of cells that control the growth and development of living
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parents:
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  2252
  things; genes from the mother and father are passed to the child;
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parents:
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  2253
  genes contain nucleic acid}
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parents:
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  2254
\worddef{genetic engineering}{the science of changing the genes of a living organism}
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parents:
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  2255
\worddef{gravity}{the force that pulls things toward the center of the earth}
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parents:
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  2256
\worddef{image}{a reproduction of the appearance of a person or thing}
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parents:
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  2257
\worddef{laser}{an instrument that makes a thin, powerful light}
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parents:
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  2258
\worddef{magnet}{a piece of iron or other material that has a pulling force; this
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parents:
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  2259
  pulling force is called magnetism}
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parents:
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  2260
\worddef{molecule}{the smallest amount of a chemical substance that can exist}
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parents:
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  2261
\worddef{nerve}{a thin piece of tissue that sends information through the body to and
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parents:
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  2262
  from the brain}
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parents:
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  2263
\worddef{nucleus}{the center part of an atom or cell}
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parents:
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  2264
\worddef{nucleic acid}{a molecule that holds the genetic information necessary for life;
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parents:
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  2265
  there are two kinds of nucleic acid: DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and
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parents:
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  2266
  RNA (ribonucleic acid)}
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parents:
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  2267
\worddef{nutrient}{a food or substance that makes plants, humans or animals grow}
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parents:
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  2268
\worddef{organ}{a part of the body that has a special purpose, such as the heart or
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parents:
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  2269
  brain}
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parents:
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  2270
\worddef{organism}{a living thing, often so small it can be seen only through a
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parents:
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  2271
  microscope}
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parents:
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  2272
\worddef{particle}{a very small piece of matter}
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parents:
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  2273
\worddef{proteins}{substances responsible for the growth of tissue and for fixing damaged
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parents:
diff changeset
  2274
  tissue}
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parents:
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  2275
\worddef{robot}{a machine that moves and performs tasks}
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parents:
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  2276
\worddef{tissue}{living material; a group of cells that are similar in appearance and
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parents:
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  2277
  do the same thing}
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parents:
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  2278
\worddef{virus}{a kind of organism that causes disease}
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parents:
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  2279
\worddef{x-rays}{a kind of radiation that can pass through most solid materials, often
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parents:
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  2280
  used in medicine}
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parents:
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  2281
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parents:
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  2282
\subsection*{ORGANS OF THE BODY}
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parents:
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  2283
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parents:
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  2284
\worddef{heart}{pumps blood through the body}
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parents:
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  2285
\worddef{intestines}{tubes through which food passes after it is broken down in the
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parents:
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  2286
  stomach; part of the intestines also remove solid wastes from the body}
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parents:
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  2287
\worddef{kidney}{cleans liquid wastes from the body}
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parents:
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  2288
\worddef{liver}{makes some proteins and enzymes; removes poisons from the blood}
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parents:
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  2289
\worddef{lung}{takes in and expels air from the body}
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parents:
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  2290
\worddef{prostate}{a part of the male reproductive system}
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parents:
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  2291
\worddef{stomach}{breaks down food for the body to use}
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parents:
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  2292
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  2293
\end{multicols}
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\end{document}