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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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acquire

US /əˈkwaɪr/

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UK /ə'kwaɪə(r)/

verb
To get or earn something by thinking or working
To develop a skill, habit, or quality.
To gain possession of something; to obtain or get.

other
To develop or learn a skill, habit, or quality.
To gain possession of something; to obtain or get.

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expect

US /ɪkˈspɛkt/

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UK /ɪk'spekt/

verb
To believe something is probably going to happen

other
To anticipate or believe that something will happen or someone will arrive.
To believe that something will happen or is likely to happen.
To require something from someone as a duty or obligation.

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admit

US /ædˈmɪt/

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UK /əd'mɪt/

verb
To acknowledge that something is true or right
To allow someone to enter
To go to hospital for a few days
To agree that you did something bad; to own up

other
To acknowledge or confess to be true or to be the case.
To allow someone or something to enter a place.
To allow something to be used as evidence in a court of law.
To allow someone to enter a hospital for treatment.

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calm

US /kɑm/

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UK /kɑ:m/

adjective
Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other emotions.
Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other emotions
Relaxed and quiet; not angry, nervous, or upset
Relaxed and not worried or angry
Without hurried movement or noise; peaceful

other
To become quiet or peaceful

other
To make someone quiet or peaceful

verb
To make or become relaxed and not worried or angry
To make someone feel peaceful and quiet.

noun
A period of time when the weather is calm

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blast

US /blæst/

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UK /blɑ:st/

verb
To attack someone with words
To destroy something with explosives
To make a loud noise on or with something

noun
Destructive wave of air from an explosion
Strong current of wind

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tense

US /tɛns/

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UK /tens/

other
To become tense or anxious.

adjective
Anxious or nervous.
In a state of mental or nervous strain; worried and unable to relax.
Stretched tight or rigid.
Unable to relax; feeling nervous or stressed
Causing or feeling anxiety; uneasy or strained.
Stretched tight and stiff

noun
The use of grammar to state the time things happen

other
To make something or someone tense.
To make or become tense or tight.

verb
To tighten the muscles, a rope, etc.

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settle

US /ˈsɛtl/

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UK /'setl/

verb
To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
To complete or finalize e.g. a contract or debt
To end some troubles by reaching an agreement
To become accustomed to a new environment
(Of liquids) to move to the bottom of a container

noun
Type of wooden seat

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address

US /əˈdrɛs/

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UK /ə'dres/

noun
A location in a computer's memory
A formal speech delivered to an audience.
The particulars of the place where someone lives or an organization is situated.
Exact street location of a place
A formal speech to a group of people

other
Think about and begin to deal with (an issue or problem)
To speak to someone using a formal title or form of address.
Write the name and address of someone on an envelope or package
Speak to (a person or an audience), typically in a formal way
To deal with or start to discuss a problem.
To speak to someone.
To write an address on an envelope or package.

verb
To write the place someone lives on a letter
To refer to someone or something formally
To make a formal speech to a group of people
To try to find a solution to; think about

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launch

US /lɔntʃ, lɑntʃ/

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UK /lɔ:ntʃ/

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To begin or initiate (something such as an attack or a military operation).
To put a boat or ship into the water.
To introduce (a new product or publication) to the public.
To send off with force.
To send (a rocket, satellite, or spacecraft) into the air or space.
To start or set in motion.

noun
A large motorboat.
Starting a new project; introducing new product
The act of sending off with force.
Act of firing rockets into the air
The act or process of launching something.

verb
To start a new project; start selling a product
To put a rocket into the air
To put a ship into the water for the first time

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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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actual

US /ˈæktʃuəl/

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UK /ˈæktʃuəl/

adjective
Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
Current; existing at the present time.
Genuine or true.
Existing in fact; real.

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respect

US /rɪˈspɛkt/

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UK /rɪ'spekt/

noun
Behavior that follows the established rules
Regard or admiration for someone or something

verb
To follow the established rules
To think very highly of another person

other
A feeling of admiration for someone or something because of their good qualities or achievements.
Consideration for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others.
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

other
To avoid interfering with or causing damage to.
To have a good opinion of; to admire.
To have a good opinion of; look up to.

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emergency

US /ɪˈmɚdʒənsi/

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UK /ɪ'mɜ:dʒənsɪ/

noun
Sudden event needing an immediate action
A state of emergency is a situation in which a government is given special powers in order to deal with a crisis.
A route out of a building or area in case of an emergency.
A medical condition manifesting itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity such that the absence of immediate medical attention could reasonably be expected to result in placing the patient's health in serious jeopardy.
A meeting called to deal with an emergency.
A phone number to call in case of an emergency.
A state in which normal procedures are suspended and extra measures are taken in order to deal with a dangerous situation.
A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.

adjective
Used in an emergency; for use when something dangerous happens.
Designed for use in an emergency.

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wanna

US /ˈwɑnə/

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UK /'wɒnə/

verb
Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking

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stunt

US /stʌnt/

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UK /stʌnt/

noun
Dangerous and daring trick, as in an action film

verb
To prevent from growing bigger or as big as normal

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exception

US /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/

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UK /ɪkˈsepʃn/

noun
Something different or not included
An objection or feeling of disapproval.
A person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a general rule.

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target

US /ˈtɑrɡɪt/

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UK /'tɑ:ɡɪt/

noun
A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
Group you are trying to sell to or influence
Something shot at to practice shooting

verb
To aim advertising, marketing, or general messages at a specific group.
To try to influence; direct a message toward
(Army) to aim an attack at something

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calendar

US /ˈkæləndɚ/

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UK /ˈkælɪndə(r)/

noun
A table showing the days, months and years
A software application used for scheduling and reminders.
A chart or table showing the days, weeks, and months of a year.
A list of holy days and festivals in a particular religion.
A list of cases to be heard in court.
A schedule of activities or events.
A system for organizing days, weeks, months, and years.

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enemy

US /ˈɛnəmi/

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UK /ˈenəmi/

noun
Something that stops you doing what you want
Group, or people, you are opposed to

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academy

US /əˈkædəmi/

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UK /ə'kædəmɪ/

noun
School that specializes in certain subjects
A school or college providing specialized training.

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spit

US /spɪt/

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UK /spɪt/

verb
To forcefully blow saliva out from your mouth

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pun

US /pʌn/

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UK /pʌn/

noun
Funny way to use a word to express another meaning
A joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words which sound alike but have different meanings.
A joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words which sound alike but have different meanings.
A joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words which sound alike but have different meanings.

verb
To make a joke with a word with a double meaning
Make a pun.

other
Make a pun.

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pilot

US /ˈpaɪlət/

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UK /'paɪlət/

verb
To conduct a small practice experiment
To fly a plane; to direct a ship
To try TV program out to see if it would succeed

noun
Person flying a plane; expert guide for a ship

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operate

US /ˈɑ:pəreɪt/

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UK /ˈɒpəreɪt/

verb
To control or handle something, such as a machine
To control or manage something such as a business
To be working or being used
To perform surgery on someone

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To control the functioning of a machine or vehicle.

other
To function or work in a particular way.

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prefer

US /prɪˈfɚ/

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UK /prɪˈfɜ:(r)/

verb
To like something better than something else

other
To like (one thing or person) better than another or others; tend to choose

other
To like (one thing or person) better than another or others; tend to choose
To give priority or advantage to (someone or something).

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mission

US /ˈmɪʃən/

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UK /'mɪʃn/

noun
A task or role someone is given to do
A building or institution dedicated to a specific purpose, especially charitable work.
A settlement where missionaries live and work.
A group of people sent to a foreign country to represent their government.
Special assignment given to a person or group
Group tasked with a specific duty
A military operation, usually involving aircraft.
A stated purpose or aim.
A religious organization sent to a foreign country to spread its faith or provide social services.
A flight into space.
A task given to someone to gain or achieve
Religious group wishing to convert others
Housing for a religious group working overseas
Religious or charitable task in a foreign country

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aircraft

US /ˈɛrˌkræft/

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UK /ˈɛəkrɑ:ft/

noun
Vehicle that can fly
Any machine supported for flight in the air by buoyancy or aerodynamic forces.
A vehicle that can fly, such as an airplane or helicopter.

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explode

US /ɪkˈsplod/

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UK /ɪk'spləʊd/

other
To burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion, decomposition, or impact.
To burst or shatter violently with a loud report, often due to internal pressure or a detonating device.
To express emotions suddenly and vehemently.
To increase rapidly in amount or number.
To increase suddenly and rapidly in number or size.