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scene

US /sin/

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UK /si:n/

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

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debt

US /dɛt/

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UK /det/

noun
Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid

other
Something owed to someone or something else.
Something, typically money, that is owed or due.
A moral or social obligation.

other
The total amount of money that a government, organization, or person owes.

other
The state of owing money; indebtedness.

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mention

US /ˈmɛnʃən/

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UK /'menʃn/

noun
Act of referring to or talking about something
A formal acknowledgement of something
A brief reference to something or someone
A brief reference to something or someone.

verb
To refer to or talk or write about something

other
To refer to something or someone briefly and without going into detail

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society

US /səˈsaɪɪti/

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UK /sə'saɪətɪ/

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

other
A community of people living in a particular country or region and having shared customs, laws, and organizations.
An organization or club formed for a particular purpose or activity.

other
The wealthy and influential people in a community or country.

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frame

US /frem/

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UK /freɪm/

verb
To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
To put say or write something in a careful way
To put a picture in a protective structure

noun
The body or build of a person or animal.
A border or case for surrounding a picture, door, or window.
Structure that holds a picture or photo
A state of mind or attitude.
A single image in a film or video.
A person's body shape determined by their skeleton
Main part of structures supporting the other parts

other
To construct the basic structure of a building or object.
To produce false evidence against an innocent person so that they appear guilty.
To present or express something in a particular way.
To surround or enclose something.

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release

US /rɪ'li:s/

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UK /rɪ'li:s/

other
To allow (something) to be available or to be made public.
To allow (something) to flow out or be emitted.
To allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free.
To allow (a substance) to flow out from somewhere.
To allow (a feeling or emotion) to be expressed.
To allow (someone) to be free from a duty or obligation.
To allow (something) to fall, drop, or escape.
To allow (something) to be available or accessible.
To make (something) available to the public.
To allow (something) to fall or loosen one's hold on it.
To allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free.

noun
The action or process of making a film, recording, or other product available to the public.
The easing of something painful or oppressive.
The action of setting someone free from imprisonment or detention.
Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
Relief from sadness, suffering or trouble
Act of freeing from a jail, cage, prison, etc.
A written statement giving up a legal right.
A catch or other device that allows a part to be freed or detached.
The action or process of allowing someone to leave a place where they have been kept or confined.
A version of a product that is offered for sale or distribution.
A public statement or announcement.
The action or process of making a product available to the public.

verb
To free someone from a responsibility or burden
To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
To allow to leave a jail, cage, etc.; let out
To let go of something you are holding

other
The action of setting someone free from imprisonment or constraint.

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trap

US /træp/

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UK /træp/

noun
Device used for catching animals
Vehicle pulled by a single horse
Area or hazard on a golf course
Someone's mouth
Uncomfortable event that is hard to escape

verb
To use a device to catch animals or people
To hold, e.g. a nerve, so that it cannot move
To catch or prevent someone from escaping
To trick someone
To put into a situation you can't escape from

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reflection

US /rɪˈflɛkʃən/

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UK /rɪˈflekʃn/

noun
The throwing back by a body or surface of light, heat, or sound without absorbing it.
Sign or indication of a state or condition
An image seen in a mirror or on a shiny surface.
Image that you see in a mirror, glass, or water
An image in glass, water, a mirror, etc.
Process of thinking carefully about something
A remark expressing disapproval.
A transformation in which a geometric figure is reflected across a line, creating a mirror image.
An image seen in a mirror or other shiny surface.
Something that is a consequence of or evidence for something else.
Something that shows or represents something else.
Serious thought or consideration.

other
Serious thought or consideration.
The bouncing back of light, heat, or sound from a surface.
Serious thought or consideration.

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volume

US /ˈvɑljum, -jəm/

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UK /ˈvɒlju:m/

other
The amount of space that a substance or object occupies, or that is enclosed within a container.
The quantity or amount of something.
The amount of business done or the number of goods sold.
The degree of loudness or the intensity of a sound.

noun
Number or amount of something e.g. sales
Amount of space that something takes up
One book that is part of a set of books
A book forming part of a set or series.
The degree of loudness of a sound
A collection of musical pieces.
Level of sound produced by radio or television

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drop

US /drɑp/

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UK /drɒp/

noun
Distance between a higher and a lower level
Act of letting something fall (from your hand)
A decrease in quantity or quality; reduction
Tiny amount of liquid, with rounded bottom

verb
To drive someone to a place and then drive away
To let something fall from your hand
To fall or lie down quickly, as when shot
To lower something.
To decide to stop something e.g. a course)
To (cause to) reduce in quantity or quality
To stop doing or planning something.
To visit someone informally.

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throw

US /θroʊ/

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UK /θrəʊ/

noun
Arm movement to make a thing fly through the air
Loose cloth or blanket (usually over a chair)
Forcibly putting someone on the ground

verb
To use your arm to make something fly in the air
To move part of your body suddenly and forcefully
To confuse or upset someone
(E.g. judo) to forcibly put someone on the ground
To propel something through the air with force.
To put something somewhere suddenly and roughly

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torture

US /ˈtɔrtʃɚ/

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UK /'tɔ:tʃə(r)/

other
The act of inflicting severe pain or suffering on someone as a punishment or in order to force them to do or say something.
Extreme mental or emotional suffering; anguish.

other
To inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone) as a punishment or in order to force them to do or say something.
To cause someone to experience extreme mental or emotional suffering.

noun
Hurting someone to force them to give information
Painful suffering or distress

verb
To painfully hurt someone to get information
To cause someone to suffer greatly; torment

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crime

US /kraɪm/

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UK /kraɪm/

other
An action considered to be morally wrong or a serious offense against someone or something
Criminal activities that are planned and controlled by powerful groups and carried out on a large scale

noun
Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
Act that is against the law; murder, theft etc.

other
An illegal activity or action

other
A specific offense that violates the law

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leave

US /liv/

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UK /li:v/

noun
A period of absence from duty or work, especially when granted permission.
Permission to do something
Vacation time; time off work

other
To cause someone to be in a particular state or condition.
To allow something to remain in a specific place or condition.

other
Permission to be away from work or duty.
Remains of food.

verb
To go away from; depart
To gift property to someone after you die
To allow something to continue happening
To let something remain unused or available
To let something or someone remain somewhere

other
To go away from a place.

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prison

US /ˈprɪzən/

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UK /'prɪzn/

noun
Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
A building where people are legally held as a punishment for a crime they have committed.
An institution for the confinement of people who have been convicted of crimes.
A state of confinement or captivity.

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square

US /skwɛr/

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UK /skweə(r)/

noun
Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
The result of multiplying Length by the width
Open public area in the middle of the town

adjective
Being fair or honest
Multiply a number by itself e.g. 2x2 or 6x6

adverb
In an honest or direct way

verb
To make something balance or be equal
To multiply a number by itself, e.g. 2x2 or 6x8
To straighten the edge to form a four-sided shape

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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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punch

US /pʌntʃ/

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UK /pʌntʃ/

noun
Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
A hit with a closed hand
Tool used for making holes in something
A strong effect or influence on

verb
To hit something very hard with a closed hand
To make a hole in something with a special tool
To press or push something with the fingers

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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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point

US /pɔɪnt/

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UK /pɔɪnt/

noun
A decimal point.
An item to be discussed
Small spot or dot
Fact or detail
Feature of something
The size of the text on a page or screen
A particular idea or argument.
A certain time or stage in a process
A particular location or position.
Certain position in time or space
The purpose or aim of something.
Idea or fact you try to convince people about
Measurement of scores in a game, sport
A stitch in sewing or needlework.
Sharp end of something, e.g. a pen or pin
A specific moment in time.

other
To direct someone's attention to something by extending a finger or object.
To indicate or suggest a particular fact or conclusion.

verb
To face a certain direction, e.g. north
To indicate something with your finger to others

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litter

US /ˈlɪtɚ/

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UK /'lɪtə(r)/

noun
All the baby animals born at once from one mother
Objects thrown on the ground as waste in public

verb
To give birth to more than one animal at once
To throw objects on the ground as waste in public

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criminal

US /ˈkrɪmənəl/

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UK /ˈkrɪmɪnl/

adjective
Relating to crime; against the law.
Involving illegal activity; relating to crime
Not justifiable; shameful

noun
Person who commits a crime
A person who has committed a crime.
Relating to the system of law concerned with crime.

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basement

US /ˈbesmənt/

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UK /ˈbeɪsmənt/

noun
Floor or room in a building beneath the ground

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drive

US /draɪv/

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UK /draɪv/

noun
A person's ambition and motivation to do something
Action of moving cattle from one place to another
A part of a computer which stores the data
A trip by car
Power to move or operate an engine, car, etc.
Action of hitting a golf ball
Hard area where cars are parked leading to a house

verb
To move cattle from one place to another
To control a vehicle so that it moves somewhere
To force to go somewhere, or do or be something
To give power to move or operate an engine, etc.
To hit a golf ball
To push or hit an object into something else

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quit

US /kwɪt/

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UK /kwɪt/

other
To leave a school etc. without finishing

adjective
Having stopped doing something
On equal terms; even
Rid of; free from

verb
To leave a job
To leave a place
To leave a school etc. without finishing
To end an action or activity

other
To leave a job or position
To stop doing something
To have stopped doing something

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celebrate

US /ˈsɛləˌbret/

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UK /'selɪbreɪt/

other
To observe (a day or event) with ceremonies of rejoicing.
To publicly acknowledge (a significant or happy day or event) with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.

verb
To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
To lead or participate in a religious ceremony
To express praise or thanks for something

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turn

US /tɚn/

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UK /tɜ:n/

verb
To become (a particular age)
To become a different quality, color, etc.
To change the direction of something, e.g. a car
To move in an opposite direction or position
To shape metal with a spinning tool

noun
Place where changing of direction happens
Your time or chance to perform a duty
Your chance to play or do in say a game
Unexpected change, as in the weather

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great

US /ɡret/

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UK /ɡreɪt/

adverb
Very good; better than before

adjective
Very good; excellent.
Used to describe the relationship between a grandparent, aunt, uncle, etc. and their grandchild, nephew, niece, etc.
Very large in size
Very important
Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the average
Remarkable or outstanding
Very good at a particular activity
Very good; fantastic; wonderful

noun
Successful and well-admired person

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license

US /ˈlaɪsəns/

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UK /ˈlaɪsns/

verb
To give official permission to do something

noun
Freedom to do what you want or act as you want

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remember

US /rɪˈmɛmbɚ/

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UK /rɪ'membə(r)/

other
To celebrate or commemorate an event or person.
To bring back to mind; to have in memory again.
To keep in mind; to not forget.
To commemorate or honor someone or something.
To show respect for someone who has died, especially by a public act or ceremony.
To not forget; to keep in mind for future action.
To convey one's greetings or regards to someone.
To bring back to one's mind an awareness of (someone or something from the past).
To keep in mind for future action or consideration.
To convey one's greetings or regards to someone.
To keep in mind; to retain information.
To convey one's greetings or regards to someone.

verb
To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
To hold a thought in your mind to not forget it
To bring a previous image or idea to your mind

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start

US /stɑrt/

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UK /stɑ:t/

other
Beginning of something in place or time

noun
First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
First opportunity to achieve something, e.g. a job
Sudden action or movement because you are scared

verb
To do, be or happen for the first time; begin
To turn something on

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hold

US /hold/

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UK /həʊld/

verb
To agree to keep something for someone
To have the capacity to support/contain something
To control an area and protect it from attack
To not allow someone to leave a place
To cause an event to happen at a place or time
To use hands or arms to carry or keep something
To have a specific quality or property
To keep an image, belief or feeling in your mind
To have or own something
To wait before being able to talk on the phone
To limit the movement of someone in a sport

noun
Section of a ship or plane used for storing things
Influence or power held over someone
Place of support for hands or feet when climbing

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restaurant

US /ˈrɛstərənt, -təˌrɑnt/

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UK /'restrɒnt/

noun
Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
A business establishment where meals are served to the public.
A restaurant that specializes in a particular type of cuisine.
A place where meals are served to the public.

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puff

US /pʌf/

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UK /pʌf/

verb
To breath in and out quickly
To produce a small cloud of smoke, steam etc.
To breath smoke from a pipe, etc. in and out

noun
Sweet baked food filled with cream or jam
Small cloud of air/smoke that can be seen or felt

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world

US /wɜrld /

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UK /wɜ:ld/

noun
All the humans, events, activities on the earth
A particular area of human life or activity.
The earth, together with all of its countries, peoples, and natural features.
A person's experience, environment, and way of life.
A great deal; very much.
All the people living on earth and their activities.
Political division due to some kind of similarity
The universe or cosmos.

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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

verb
To record a different version of another song
To include as part of its area
To put something over something to hide it
To discuss a subject in a talk or meeting
To form a layer over something so it is hidden
To have sufficient funds to pay for something
To include something within an agreed limit
To report news on TV, radio or in a newspaper
(Police or military) to protect from attack
To travel a certain distance in a given time
To wrap something with something, such as a cloth

other
To travel a certain distance.
To extend over an area or period of time; to include.
To conceal something by placing something over or in front of it.
To place something over or in front of, in order to protect or conceal.
To report on an event or subject.
To travel over (a distance).

other
Protection provided by an insurance policy.

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aquarium

US /əˈkwɛriəm/

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UK /ə'kweərɪəm/

noun
Building or tank for keeping fish and water plants

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picture

US /ˈpɪktʃɚ/

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UK /'pɪktʃə(r)/

adjective
Beautiful; picturesque.

noun
A description or account that gives a mental image of something.
General situation or state of being
A visual representation of something, typically created on a surface using paint, ink, or other media.
Mental image of what something is or looks like
Movie; film
Painting, drawing or photograph on paper or screen
A situation or state of affairs.

verb
To understand or imagine something
To imagine someone or something in an image

other
Imagine; visualize.

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rope

US /rop/

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UK /rəʊp/

noun
A length of strong cord made by twisting together strands of natural or artificial fibers.
Execution by hanging.
A thick string made by twisting fibers together

other
To enclose or cordon off an area with a rope.
To trick or deceive someone into doing something.

other
The material that ropes are made of.

verb
To tie/attach animals, etc. together using a rope

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potty

US /ˈpɑti/

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UK /'pɒtɪ/

noun
(Child's) portable toilet

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pebble

US /ˈpɛbəl/

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UK /'pebl/

noun
Small, smooth stone, as found on a beach

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worthless

US /ˈwɜ:rθləs/

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UK /ˈwɜ:θləs/

adjective
Being of no value; without positive aspects
Having no importance or value
Having no real value or use.
Feeling or being considered of no importance or use.
Having no value or use.
Having no practical or monetary value; useless.
Feeling or being considered to have no positive qualities or importance.

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jellyfish

US /ˈdʒɛliˌfɪʃ/

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UK /ˈdʒelifɪʃ/

noun
Soft-bodied sea animal, as with stinging tentacles
A free-swimming marine animal with a gelatinous body and tentacles.

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porter

US /ˈpɔrtɚ, ˈpor-/

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UK /'pɔ:tə(r)/

noun
Person who carries luggage for guests/passengers

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puma

US /ˈpu:mə/

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UK /ˈpju:mə/

noun
Large American feline resembling a lion

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Exam Level

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Exam Level

Level

scene

debt

mention

society

frame

release

trap

reflection

volume

drop

throw

torture

crime

leave

prison

square

hell

punch

kind

point

litter

criminal

basement

drive

quit

celebrate

turn

great

license

remember

start

hold

restaurant

puff

world

cover

aquarium

picture

rope

potty

pebble

worthless

jellyfish

porter

puma