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essential

US /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

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UK /ɪ'senʃl/

adjective
Extremely or most important and necessary
Being a necessary or characteristic element of something.
Fundamental; basic.
Absolutely necessary; vital.

noun
A concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants.

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term

US /tɚm/

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UK /tɜ:m/

noun
A condition under which an agreement is made.
Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
A fixed period for which something lasts, especially a period of study at a school or college.
Each of the quantities in a ratio, series, or mathematical expression.
A limited period of time during which someone holds an office or position.
Length of time something is expected to happen
The normal period of gestation.
A way in which a person or thing is related to another.
Fixed period of weeks for learning at school
The (precise) name given to something
A word or phrase used to describe a thing or express a concept, especially in a particular kind of language or subject.

other
Give a specified name or description to.

verb
To call; give a name to

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instance

US /ˈɪnstəns/

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UK /'ɪnstəns/

other
At the request of.

noun
A single occurrence of a program or object in a computer system.
An example of something; case
An occurrence of something.

verb
To give as an example of something else

other
To cite as an example.
To cite as an example; to mention as an instance.

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implement

US /ˈɪmpləmənt/

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UK /ˈɪmplɪment/

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To put a plan or system into effect; carry out.

verb
To start to do something you plan to do

noun
A tool

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avoid

US /əˈvɔɪd/

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UK /ə'vɔɪd/

verb
To prevent from happening
To stay away from

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subject

US /ˈsʌbdʒekt/

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UK /'sʌbdʒɪkt/

noun
Citizen of an area or country
The person or thing that does the action of a verb
People who take part in experiments or tests
An area of study at school, e.g. math, history
What a book, article etc. is about; theme

verb
To cause to suffer or experience something

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valid

US /ˈvælɪd/

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UK /'vælɪd/

adjective
An argument constructed so that if the premises are true, then the conclusion is true.
Being in effect or in force, often legally
Well-founded on evidence and corresponds accurately to the real world.
Legally acceptable.
Reasonable; based on sound assumptions
Working correctly; producing results

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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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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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ensure

US /ɛnˈʃʊr/

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UK /ɪn'ʃʊə(r)/

verb
To make something sure, certain, or safe
To guarantee or make certain of something.

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movement

US /ˈmuvmənt/

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UK /ˈmu:vmənt/

noun
A group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.
Part of a piece of classical music
Group with a shared interest or goal
Group sharing the same idea to change society, art
A particular way of moving in dance or exercise.
Action you do when exercising, e.g. in a gym
A group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.
The working parts of a mechanism, especially of a watch or clock.
A strategic relocation of troops or equipment.
Part of a piece of music
An organized effort by a group of people to achieve a particular goal, typically a political or social one.

other
An act of changing physical location or position.
A trend or shift in opinion, behavior, or fashion.
The act or process of changing position or location; motion.

other
A particular step or figure in a dance, especially ballet.
An act of defecation.
A change or development.
An organized effort by a group of people to achieve a particular goal.
The working parts of a mechanism, such as a clock or watch.
A principal division or section of a longer piece of music.

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defense

US /dɪˈfɛns/

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UK /dɪ'fens/

noun
Argument in support of something
The process of protecting something from attack
Part of a team that prevents others from scoring
The case presented by or on behalf of the party being accused or sued in a lawsuit.

other
The action of defending someone or something.

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monitor

US /ˈmɑ:nɪtə(r)/

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UK /ˈmɒnɪtə(r)/

other
To listen to (broadcasts) in order to check their quality or content.
To observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time; keep under systematic review.
To observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time; keep under systematic review.

noun
A device used for observing, checking, or keeping a continuous record of something.
A person who observes and checks something, often to ensure compliance or quality.
A receiver used for checking the quality of a broadcast or transmission.
A senior student at school
Electronic screen on which you can see images
A student chosen to assist with the conduct of a school or class.

verb
To observe and keep a record of something

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chief

US /tʃif/

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UK /tʃi:f/

noun
Leader of a race or group of people
A top-ranking executive in an organization.
A person who is the leader or head of an organization or group.
The one highest in authority or importance
The leader of a Native American tribe.

adjective
Most important or influential.
The one highest in authority or importance

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daily

US /ˈdeli/

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UK /'deɪlɪ/

adverb
Every day; happening or done each day.
Happening every day

noun
A newspaper that is published every day.
A newspaper that is printed every day

adjective
Happening or done every day; of or relating to each day.

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medical

US /ˈmɛdɪkəl/

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UK /ˈmedɪkl/

adjective
Of or relating to physical health or medicine

noun
A health check or test

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restrict

US /rɪˈstrɪkt/

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UK /rɪ'strɪkt/

verb
To prevent a person from doing something

other
To put a limit on something; to keep something within certain rules.
To keep someone or something within certain physical boundaries.

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step

US /stɛp/

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UK /step/

noun
Movement done as part of a particular dance
Distance covered by one movement of a leg; stride
One part or stage in a process
Sound made by the feet while walking; footstep
Flat horizontal piece that forms stairs

verb
To raise and moving the foot to put it down

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traffic

US /ˈtræfɪk/

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UK /'træfɪk/

noun
The cars or vehicles on the road
Amount of activity over a communication system

other
The amount of data sent and received by visitors to a website.
Illegal or disreputable dealings.
The movement of people in a particular place or area.
The conveyance of goods and passengers for the purposes of trade.
Vehicles moving on a road or public highway.

other
To direct and control traffic.

other
Deal or trade in something illegal.

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fine

US /faɪn/

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UK /faɪn/

adjective
Good, acceptable or satisfactory
Of high quality; made with great skill
In a careful or exact manner; into small pieces
In good health; well.
Being of high quality
Good; okay; no problem
Of high quality; good of its kind.
Consisting of very small particles; thin or slender.
(Of weather) good; not raining

noun
(at the end of a piece of music) the end
Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
A sum of money paid as a penalty for breaking a law or rule.

verb
To pay money because you broke a law

other
To impose a fine on someone as a penalty.

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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