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weird

US /wɪrd/

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UK /wɪəd/

adjective
Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
Suggesting something supernatural; odd.
Eerily strange or disturbing.

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decent

US /ˈdisənt/

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UK /ˈdi:snt/

adjective
Being fairly good; acceptable
Of an acceptable standard; satisfactory.
(of a person) wearing enough clothes to be seen by other people.
Generous or kind.
Conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behaviour; respectable or moral.
Substantial; considerable.

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figure

US /ˈfɪɡjɚ/

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UK /ˈfiɡə/

verb
To appear in a game, play or event
To calculate how much something will cost
To understand or solve something.
To understand after thinking; work out

other
To consider, believe, or conclude.
To calculate or work out (a sum or amount).

noun
Your body shape
Numbers in a calculation
A diagram or illustrative drawing in a book or magazine.
Doll-like thing meant to represent a person
Picture or diagram giving information in a text
Person who is very important or famous
A set pattern of movements in ice skating.
Shape of a person seen indistinctly or in outline
Amount that is expressed in numbers
A person, especially one who is important or well-known.
A numerical amount or value expressed in numbers.
A statue or other representation of a person or animal.
An outline or shape, especially of a person or animal.

other
To conclude or expect; think.

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genuinely

US /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnlɪ/

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UK /'dʒenjʊɪnlɪ/

adverb
In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
In a genuine or authentic manner.
In a sincere and honest way.
Truly; actually.

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gross

US /ɡros/

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UK /ɡrəʊs/

noun
144 of something; twelve dozen of something
Total sum of money earned before costs and taxes
A group of 144 items (12 dozens).
A group of 144 items; twelve dozen.
Total weight of something including packaging

verb
To earn an amount of money before costs and taxes

adjective
Nasty; ill-mannered; unappealing
Total; entire; without deductions.
Vulgar; crude; disgusting.

other
To earn as a total amount, before deductions.

other
Total earnings before deductions.

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genuine

US /ˈdʒɛnjuɪn/

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UK /ˈdʒenjuɪn/

adjective
Truly what something is said to be; authentic.
Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
Being sincere in your actions or character

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average

US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/

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UK /'ævərɪdʒ/

noun
Total of numbers divided by the number of items

verb
To add numbers then divide by the number of items

adjective
Typical or normal; usual; ordinary

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familiar

US /fəˈmɪljɚ/

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UK /fəˈmɪliə(r)/

adjective
Having a good knowledge of something.
Informal and friendly, sometimes to an inappropriate degree.
Well-known or easily recognized

noun
A close friend or associate.
(In folklore) a spirit, often in animal form, believed to attend and serve a witch.

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bacteria

US /bækˈtɪriə/

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UK /bæk'tɪərɪə/

noun (plural)
Plural form of bacterium; a large group of single-celled microorganisms.

noun
The very small creatures that can cause disease

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decline

US /dɪˈklaɪn/

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UK /dɪ'klaɪn/

verb
To bend towards the ground
To lessen in quality or value
To not accept an invitation or offer; refuse

other
To decrease in quantity or importance.
To slope downward.
To become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease.

noun
(In grammar) the variation in the form of a noun, pronoun, or adjective, by which its case, number, and gender are identified.
A gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value.
A lowering in quality or value
A downward slope.

other
(In grammar) to state all the forms of (a noun, pronoun, or adjective) showing its different cases, numbers, and genders.
To politely refuse (an invitation or offer).

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demand

US /dɪˈmænd/

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UK /dɪ'mɑ:nd/

noun
A firm request.
Desire customers have to buy product, service
A legal requirement.
A firm request.
A strong request for someone to do something

other
To require or need something.
To need something.
To ask for something forcefully, as though it is your right.
To require or need something.

other
An economic principle referring to a consumer's desire to purchase goods and services and willingness to pay a price for a specific good or service.
A need for something to be sold or supplied.
The need or desire that people have for particular goods or services.
A need or desire for goods or services by people wanting to buy or use them.

other
A specific thing that someone needs or asks for.

verb
To strongly request someone to do something

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spread

US /sprɛd/

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UK /spred/

noun
A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
The distance between two things
Soft food thinly applied, e.g. on bread
When a disease is passed to more people
Range or wide variety of something

verb
To place over a large area; to cover a large area
To apply something thinly, usually onto food
To give or be given to other people, as a disease
(Of ideas, gossip) to pass to and affect others
To move something apart, or to put space between
To become known by a greater number of people

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shed

US /ʃed/

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UK /ʃed/

verb
Got rid of something that was no longer wanted or needed.
Lost (something) naturally; dropped or released.
To lose something as a natural process e.g. hair

noun
Small building used for storage

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cause

US /kɔz/

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UK /kɔ:z/

noun
A principle, aim, or movement that you support or fight for.
A principle, aim, or movement that you support or fight for.
Belief, goal or organization that people support
A case or matter to be decided in a court of law.
A principle or aim that a group of people supports.
Reason for
A reason for something, especially something bad, happening.

verb
To make something happen.
To make something happen; create effect or result

other
To make something happen.

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private

US /ˈpraɪvɪt/

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UK /'praɪvət/

adjective
Owned or controlled by individual people or companies, rather than by the government.
Not intended to be known or told to others.
Intended for or restricted to the use of a particular person or group.
Being away from others and quiet
Providing seclusion or an opportunity for intimacy.
(Information) personal; not to be seen by everyone
Not controlled by the government; not state-owned

other
One's personal life and relationships.

noun
(Soldier of) lowest rank of a soldier in the army

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refer

US /rɪˈfɚ/

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UK /rɪ'fɜ:(r)/

verb
To talk about or write about something
To direct someone to a source for information.
To give information about something
To send someone to a specialist for further treatment or advice.
To mention or speak about someone or something.
To talk about a person without giving many details
To send a patient, client to a specialist

other
To direct someone to a source for information or help.
To mention or allude to something or someone.
To send someone to another person or place for assistance or treatment.

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lame

US /lem/

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UK /leɪm/

adjective
Having a damaged leg/foot making walking painful
Unable to walk normally due to an injury or disability affecting the legs or feet.
Socially awkward or inept.
Unfashionable or uncool.
Dull; boring; uninteresting.
Unconvincing; weak; inadequate.

verb
To cause to become incapable of walking

other
To make (a person or animal) lame.
To make someone or something lame.

other
To walk with difficulty, typically as the result of damage to the leg or foot.

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pretty

US /ˈprɪti/

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UK /'prɪtɪ/

adjective
Attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful
Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
Pleasing; fine
Pleasant or nice.

other
To make (something) more attractive or appealing

adverb
To a moderate degree; fairly.
Very; to a great degree
To some extent; fairly
Used to emphasize something, often in a negative way.

noun
A pretty thing or person
A pretty thing.

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dawn

US /dɔn/

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UK /dɔ:n/

noun
First light of day
Person's name

verb
To begin to grow light as the sun rises
To begin to be understood for the first time

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tissue

US /ˈtɪʃu/

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UK /ˈtɪʃu:/

other
A collection of similar cells performing a specific function in a living organism.
A light, gauzy fabric.
A soft, absorbent paper, used for cleaning or wiping.
A very thin, translucent paper.

noun
Substance formed by cells of living thing; flesh
Kind of thin, light paper used to pack objects
Thin soft paper for blowing the nose, etc.

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convert

US /kənˈvɚt/

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UK /kən'vɜ:t/

noun
Person switching from one belief system to another

verb
To switch from a religion, belief etc. to another
To change form, character, or function to another

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destiny

US /ˈdɛstəni/

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UK /'destənɪ/

noun
Someone's future; the power that governs this

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project

US /prəˈdʒɛkt/

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UK /prəˈdʒekt/

noun
A planned undertaking, especially a major one such as a building, road, or dam.
A planned piece of work for specific purpose
Group of homes built by government for poor people
A specific task or activity with a defined start and end, undertaken to meet specific goals.

other
To present or promote (a particular view or image) of oneself or something else to the public.
To display (an image or film) on a screen or other surface.
To estimate or forecast (something) on the basis of current trends or data.

other
To extend outward beyond something else; protrude.

verb
To predict what will happen in the future
To plan, intend, or expect to do something.
To show something on a screen using light
To stick out past the edge of something

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strange

US /strendʒ/

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UK /streɪndʒ/

adjective
Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected

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react

US /riˈækt/

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UK /rɪ'ækt/

verb
To change when mixing with other chemicals
To behave or make a change in a particular way

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demographic

US /ˌdemə'ɡræfɪk/

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UK /ˌdemə'ɡræfɪk/

noun
Group of people with similar characteristics
A particular sector of a population.
A definable category of people, such as age range, gender, or income level.

adjective
Relating to the structure of populations.
Characterizing human populations

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fake

US /fek/

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UK /feɪk/

adjective
Not real; made to look like something real

noun
A copy of something made to trick people

verb
To make move in sports to trick a player
To try to trick or deceive someone

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hell

US /hɛl/

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UK /hel/

noun
Any place of pain and suffering
In some religions, the place where bad people are believed to go after death to be punished.
A very unpleasant or difficult experience.

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science

US /ˈsaɪəns/

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UK /'saɪəns/

noun
Study of the physical world, based on facts

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sharp

US /ʃɑrp/

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UK /ʃɑ:p/

noun
Person's name
A musical tone

adjective
Being very clear and easy to see
(Of clothes) nicely or stylishly
Being able to think, see, or understand quickly
Having a thin edge or point that is able to cut
Requiring a quick or sudden change in direction
Having a flavor that is very strong and distinct

adverb
At precisely the time given
Suddenly; immediately (of directions)

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channel

US /ˈtʃænəl/

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UK /'tʃænl/

noun
Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
TV or radio station or its programs
A groove or passage along which something may pass.
Method or way of sending or receiving information
A means of communication or information.
A means of communication or access.
A television station.
Narrow passage through which water travels
Method or route used for sending or getting things

verb
To dig a long hole for carrying water
To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
To direct water or liquid through a passage
To direct energy or feelings into something

other
Direct (money or resources) towards a particular aim or purpose.
To serve as a medium for expressing (something)

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kind

US /kaɪnd/

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UK /kaɪnd/

adjective
friendly and considerate
Having or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature
In a caring and helpful manner

noun
One type of thing

other
A class or category of things, people, etc. that share similar characteristics

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holy

US /ˈholi/

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UK /'həʊlɪ/

adjective
Being good according to religious standards
Associated with or belonging to God or a religion.
Regarded with reverence; worthy of respect.
Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred.
Morally and spiritually excellent; virtuous; righteous.

other
An exclamation of surprise, shock, or awe.

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sudden

US /ˈsʌdn/

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UK /ˈsʌdn/

adjective
Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly

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weirdo

US /ˈwɪrdoʊ/

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UK /ˈwɪədəʊ/

noun
Someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric

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pull

US / pʊl/

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UK /pʊl/

noun
Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
Force something has that draws other things to it
Using your hands to move something to you

verb
To breathe in smoke, as from a pipe
To hold something and move it toward you
To remove something by force

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sneeze

US /sniz/

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UK /sni:z/

noun
Act of air suddenly being forced out of nose/mouth

verb
To suddenly force air out of nose/mouth

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prepare

US /prɪˈper/

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UK /prɪˈpeə(r)/

other
To put in a state of readiness or fitness.
To make (something) ready for use or consideration.
To make something ready for use or consideration.
To make or create something.
To train or equip someone for a particular task or situation.

other
To get oneself ready for something.
To make oneself ready.

verb
To make something ready for use

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elbow

US /ˈɛlˌbo/

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UK /'elbəʊ/

noun
Middle part of the arm, which bends

verb
To push another person with the side of your arm

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guy

US /ɡaɪ/

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UK /ɡaɪ/

noun
Man; boy; any person

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cover

US /ˈkʌvɚ/

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UK /'kʌvə(r)/

noun
A different version of another song
Bed sheets; blankets
Something used to conceal the truth about one's actions or intentions; a pretext.
(Police or military) protection from attack
Amount of money to be paid in an insurance claim
Thing you put over something to close or hide it
A new performance or recording of a previously recorded song.
Something that is placed over or in front of something else, especially to protect or conceal it.
Front and back part of a book or magazine
Shelter built to protect from the natural elements