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overwhelming

US /ˌovɚˈhwɛlmɪŋ, -ˈwɛl-/

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UK /ˌəʊvəˈwelmɪŋ/

adjective
So great as to be impossible to resist or overcome.
Impossible to resist
Very great or very strong; so powerful that you cannot resist or decide how to react
So strong as to be difficult to resist or overcome.
Very great or very strong; so powerful that you cannot resist it or decide how to react.
Covering completely
Having too much to handle (e.g. work)
Very great or very strong; so powerful that you cannot resist it or decide how to react.
Very great or very strong; so powerful that you cannot resist or decide how to react
Difficult to deal with; very large or greater than usual

other
To cover someone or something completely; to submerge.
Present participle of overwhelm; completely defeating someone or something.
To defeat someone or something by using a lot of force
To have a strong emotional effect on somebody
Present participle of overwhelm; affecting someone very strongly.
To cover or submerge completely.
To cover somebody/something completely

verb
To defeat something or someone completely
Present participle of overwhelm: to affect (someone) very strongly.
To affect someone emotionally in a strong way
Present continuous of overwhelm; strongly affecting
To cause to have too much to handle (e.g. work)
To affect someone very strongly.

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opportunity

US /ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtju-/

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UK /ˌɒpə'tju:nətɪ/

noun
Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
A favorable or advantageous circumstance or combination of circumstances.
A chance to do or achieve something in business.
A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
A favorable time or occasion for doing something.
A favorable juncture of circumstances.
A situation or condition that provides a job prospect.
A possibility of employment or promotion.
A situation or occasion affording some advantage.
Scope for exercising a talent or skill.
A time or situation in which something can be done.

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controversial

US /ˌkɑntrəˈvɚʃəl, -siəl/

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UK /ˌkɔntrəˈvə:ʃəl/

adjective
Giving rise or likely to give rise to controversy or public disagreement.
Relating to or characteristic of controversy, or prolonged public dispute.
Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict

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tremendous

US /trɪˈmɛndəs/

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UK /trəˈmendəs/

adjective
Very good or very impressive
Extremely good or impressive; excellent.
Extremely large or great.
Extremely large or great.
Extremely good or impressive; excellent.
Extremely large or great.

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general

US /ˈdʒɛnərəl/

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UK /'dʒenrəl/

noun
A broad field of study or knowledge.
A high-ranking officer in the army, air force, or marine corps.
The public; the population at large.
Top ranked officer in the army

adjective
Widespread, normal or usual
Having the rank of general; chief or principal.
Not detailed or specific; vague.
Relating to all the people or things in a group; overall.
Applicable or occurring in most situations or to most people.

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executive

US /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/

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UK /ɪɡ'zekjətɪv/

adjective
Of a high ranking job in a company
Relating to or having the power to put plans or laws into effect.
Designed for or used by people in senior management positions.
Relating to or having the power to put plans or laws into effect.
Relating to the managing of an organization.
Of a high quality suitable for executives.
Designed for or occupied by executives; luxurious or high-quality.
Relating to the management of a business or organization.
Suitable for or characteristic of a high-level executive; high-quality and impressive.

noun
A senior manager in a business or organization
A person with senior managerial responsibility in a business organization.
The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws.
The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws.
A person with senior managerial responsibility in a business organization.
The branch of government responsible for putting laws into effect.
A person with senior managerial responsibility in a business.
A meeting of executives.
A rule or order issued by the president or a governor that has the force of law.
A private meeting of the executive committee.

other
The power to put plans or laws into effect.

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separate

US /'sepəreɪt/

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UK /'sepəreɪt/

adjective
Being different from or unrelated to another
Not connected; different.

verb
To divide two things by being in between them
To stop living together as a couple.
To live away from your husband or wife
To move things away from each other

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burden

US /ˈbɚdn/

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UK /'bɜ:dn/

noun
Something difficult to do, manage, or accept
Something that is carried with difficulty; an oppressive load.
A duty or responsibility that is hard to bear.
A load, especially a heavy one.
The main theme or point of something.
A load, especially a heavy one.

verb
To weigh down with a load; impose a task upon

other
To load heavily; to encumber.
To load heavily; to trouble or weigh down.

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exist

US /ɪɡˈzɪst/

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UK /ɪɡ'zɪst/

verb
To be present, alive or real

other
To be real; to have objective reality or being.
To live, especially in very difficult conditions
To occur or be found

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military

US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/

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UK /'mɪlətrɪ/

adjective
Concerning the army or navy
Relating to or characteristic of soldiers or armed forces.

noun
Army or armed forces
The armed forces of a nation.

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vice

US /ˌvaɪ.sə/

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UK /ˌvaɪs/

noun
a moral fault or weakness in someone's character
illegal and immoral activities, especially involving illegal sex, drugs, etc.
a tool with two parts that can be moved together by tightening a screw so that an object can be held firmly between them while it is being worked on
A bad habit

adjective
used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them

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court

US /kɔrt, kort/

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UK /kɔ:t/

other
To seek the affections of someone with the intention of marrying them.
To take legal action against someone.
To try to gain the favor or support of someone.

verb
To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
To encourage dangerous behavior
To pay attention to someone to get their support

noun
Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
A place where legal trials take place and where judgments are made.
Place where legal cases are decided
The residence or establishment of a monarch or sovereign.
Large, flat area, to play tennis or basketball
A marked-out area used for playing games such as tennis and basketball.

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remain

US /rɪˈmen/

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UK /rɪˈmeɪn/

other
To be left over or still existing
To continue to be something
To stay behind or in the same place

verb
To be left behind; to continue to exist
To stay in a place when other people have gone
To be left undone (after other things changed)

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huge

US /hjudʒ/

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UK /hju:dʒ/

adjective
Very very large

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create

US /kriˈet/

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UK /krɪ'eɪt/

verb
To make, cause, or bring into existence

other
To cause something to happen; to give rise to a particular situation or state.
To invent or design something new
To bring something into existence; to make or produce something new.

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democratic

US /ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk/

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UK /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/

adjective
Having certain aspects of democracy
(Of government) giving the people power, a vote
Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.
Based on the principle that all members have equal rights.
Relating to the Democratic Party.
Favoring or characterized by social equality; egalitarian.
Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.
Supporting or promoting social equality.

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transition

US /trænˈzɪʃən, -ˈsɪʃ-/

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UK /trænˈzɪʃn/

noun
Change from one state, movement, place to another

verb
To change state, movement, place, or subject

other
To undergo or cause to undergo a process or period of transition.

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lead

US /lid/

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UK /li:d/

noun
Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
Information that could help to solve a crime
Main part in a play or movie
Heavy, gray metal element
Rope used to tie something to stop it escaping
Act of being at the front in a race or game

adjective
Being the main part in movies or plays

verb
To show the way or guide others
To be at the front of a race or game
To travel in front of; go in advance of others

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relief

US /rɪˈlif/

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UK /rɪˈli:f/

noun
Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
Artwork, e.g. part of wall, that partly sticks out
The freeing of someone from duty or hardship.
A person or group of people who replace others in a shift or duty.
A person or group of people replacing others on duty.
A sculptural technique where the sculpted elements remain attached to a solid background of the same material.
People who replace other workers and their duties
Release from worry, stress or tension

other
Assistance, especially in the form of food, clothing, or money, given to those in special need or to victims of some disaster.
A feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress.
Sculptural ornamentation in which figures project from a background.
The variations in elevation of the earth's surface.
The removal or lessening of pain, discomfort, or distress.
The freeing of a besieged town or fortress by an approaching force.
The state of being freed from distress or discomfort.
A reduction in tax, especially to allow for particular expenses.

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serve

US /sɚv/

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UK /sɜ:v/

verb
To act in a particular position or office
To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
To be used for a particular purpose
To give someone food or drinks
To give a person or group a service that is needed
To spend a particular amount of time in prison
To help customers find products and making sales
To give an official paper to appear in court

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palm

US /pɑ:m/

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UK /pɑ:m/

other
To conceal something in the palm of the hand.

noun
Inner area of a person's hand
Tropical tree with large leaves only at its top
A symbol of victory or success.

verb
To hide something in your hand
To push someone way with your hand

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pride

US /praɪd/

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UK /praɪd/

noun
Sense of your own importance and worth
A group of lions.
A person or thing that gives you a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction.

verb
To be proud of something you did

other
A feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get when you or people connected with you have done something well.
The quality of being proud; a feeling that you are better or more important than other people.

other
To be proud of something.

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appear

US /əˈpɪr/

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UK /ə'pɪə(r)/

verb
To be seen, become visible; come into sight
To seem to be
To act in a play, movie, or be mentioned in media

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supreme

US /sʊˈprim/

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UK /su:ˈpri:m/

adjective
Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
Holding the highest power, status or authority

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receive

US /rɪˈsiv/

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UK /rɪ'si:v/

verb
To get something someone has given or sent to you
To allow someone to become a member (of a club)
To welcome someone as a guest into your home
To respond to (e.g. news) in a particular way

other
To suffer an injury
To get or be given something
To get a signal
To experience or suffer something.
To welcome someone

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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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disruption

US /dɪs'rʌpʃn/

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UK /dɪs'rʌpʃn/

noun
When a disturbance stops an activity in progress

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policy

US /ˈpɑlɪsi/

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UK /'pɒləsɪ/

noun
Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
Course of action proposed by an organization, etc.
A principle of behaviour or action felt to be wise or expedient for a particular context.
A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual.

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sign

US /saɪn/

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UK /saɪn/

noun
Indication that something exists or will happen
Motion or movement that expresses your thoughts
A board in the street that conveys information
Mark or symbol with an understood meaning

verb
To communicate by using ones hands and gestures
To write your signature on a document

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restore

US /rɪˈstɔr, -ˈstor/

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UK /rɪˈstɔ:(r)/

verb
To return a thing to its original condition

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uncertainty

US /ʌnˈsə:tn:ti/

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UK /ʌn'sɜ:tntɪ/

noun
Feeling of not really knowing what will happen
A situation involving incomplete or unknown information.
Something that is uncertain.

other
The state of being uncertain.
The state of being uncertain; doubt.
A feeling of doubt or insecurity.
The degree of inaccuracy in a measurement or calculation.

other
The degree of doubt in a measurement.
Lack of confidence; doubt.
The state of being uncertain.

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president

US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/

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UK /ˈprezɪdənt/

noun
Person in charge of a country, or organization
The highest-ranking executive in a company or organization.
The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
The elected head of a republic or the chief of state in a country.
The person who holds the position of head of an organization, club, or society.
The chief administrator of a college or university.

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order

US /ˈɔrdɚ/

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UK /'ɔ:də(r)/

noun
An authoritative command or instruction.
Religious or social group, as of nuns
Instructions to others to do what you want
State in which things are neat and organized
What you ask to buy, e.g. food in restaurant
A society or organization, especially a religious one.
A request to make, supply, or deliver something.
An arrangement of people or things in relation to each other according to a particular sequence, pattern, or method.
Social or political control of an area
The condition of being neatly or methodically arranged.

other
Give an authoritative instruction or command to do something.
Request (something) to be made, supplied, or served.

verb
To put things in a sequence, e.g. a, b, c
To give instructions to others to do what you want
To ask for something you want to buy, e.g. a meal

other
The state of peace and security maintained by the enforcement of laws.

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allow

US /əˈlaʊ/

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UK /əˈlaʊ/

verb
To admit the validity or truth of something
To let or permit someone do something

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staff

US /stæf/

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UK /stɑ:f/

noun
Employees of a company
Long stick that a person uses to help them walk

verb
To hire workers for a business

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joint

US /dʒɔɪnt/

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UK /dʒɔɪnt/

noun
Body parts where bones meet and can move together
Point at which two things meet (e.g. a road)
A club or restaurant; place where you are

adjective
Shared; involving working together; in common

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support

US /səˈpɔrt, -ˈport/

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UK /səˈpɔ:t/

noun
Assistance or advice given to someone
Evidence that helps prove something is true
A thing to hold up or prevent from falling down

verb
To give assistance or advice to someone
To help prove or show that something is true
To hold up or prevent from falling down

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simple

US /ˈsɪmpəl/

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UK /'sɪmpl/

adjective
Not hard to understand or do; not complex
Having only a few parts; not complex
Being ordinary or normal
Being plain; without a lot added for style

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government

US /ˈɡʌvənmənt/

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UK /ˈgʌvənmənt/

noun
Group of people and system that rule a nation
A building where a government operates.
A department or bureau of the government.
The body or group of people that controls and directs a country or state.
The administration in power.
The body or group of people that controls and directs a country or area.
The system by which a state or community is governed.

other
The act or process of governing; governance.
The act or manner of governing; control; direction.
Divine direction; providence.
The study of how countries are governed.
The system by which a state or community is governed.
The study of the systems of governing.

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ban

US /bæn/

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UK /bæn/

noun
Official action preventing something happening
A prohibition from participating in a particular online community or game.
An official prohibition.

verb
To make something illegal or not allowed

other
To prohibit someone from participating in a particular online community or game.
To prohibit or forbid something, especially by law or other authority.

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stand

US /stænd/

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UK /stænd/

verb
To be a candidate in an election
To be able to accept someone, something; bear
To last for a long time
To be upright; not be sitting or lying down
To place something in a particular position; place
To be (as stated)
To still be valid
To have an opinion about something

noun
Effort to fight against something
Piece of furniture; device to hold or support
Place in a stadium where spectators watch
Table where things are sold at a fair or market

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predecessor

US /ˈprɛdɪˌsɛsɚ, ˈpridɪ-/

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UK /ˈpri:dɪsesə(r)/

noun
Something that comes before another in a series
Previous person who held a position, job etc.

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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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rule

US /ruːl/

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UK /ruːl/

noun
Something that is normal and usually happens
Governmental control or power over a region
Statement that says how things should be
A principle or instruction stating what is allowed or not allowed.

verb
To decide legally, especially in court
To have control or influence
To mark with a straight line

other
Draw a line with a ruler.
To exercise dominion or authority over.

other
To give an official judgment or decision.

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pick

US /pɪk/

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UK /pɪk/

noun
Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
The best one of a group.
A small, thin piece of plastic or metal used to pluck the strings of a musical instrument.
The right or opportunity to choose.
Item selected from a group of choices
A tool with a sharp point used for breaking or digging.
A toothpick.

other
To choose someone or something from a group.
To gather or harvest.
To pluck or gather.
To remove something with the fingers or a pointed object.
To select carefully.

verb
To take fruit or vegetables from a plant or tree
To decide on a thing from various choices; select
To remove (flower, etc.) with your fingers

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qualify

US /ˈkwɑləˌfaɪ/

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UK /'kwɒlɪfaɪ/

other
To make someone suitable or eligible for a position or task
To modify or limit the meaning of something.
To add reservations to a statement or assertion

other
To become eligible or meet the required standards for something.
To be entitled to a particular benefit or privilege by fulfilling a necessary condition

verb
To earn a qualification through exam, studying
To (cause to) have the necessary skill or quality
To reach the next stage in a sporting event
To add conditions to limit what you said

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focus

US /ˈfokəs/

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UK /'fəʊkəs/

verb
To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
To keep your attention, concentration on one thing

other
To adjust the lens of a camera or other optical instrument to produce a clear image.

noun
The center of interest or activity.
The clarity of an image produced by a lens.
Main purpose or center of interest or activity

other
To concentrate one's attention or efforts.

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decisive

US /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

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UK /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

adjective
Able to make choices quickly and confidently

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personnel

US /ˌpɜ:rsəˈnel/

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UK /ˌpɜ:səˈnel/

noun
People employed in an organization or company.
Group of people who work for a company or group
The department responsible for managing employees.
The people employed in an organization or company.
A group of people employed in an organization or for a specific task.
People employed in a military organization.

adjective
Relating to the staff or employees of an organization.

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oval

US /ˈoʊvl/

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UK /ˈəʊvl/

adjective
Having a face shape that is elongated and rounded.
Being egg-shaped

noun
A closed convex curve resembling an ellipse, but with only one axis of symmetry.
A figure shaped like an egg or an ellipse.
Egg-shaped object or shape
A sports ground e.g. for cricket

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pentagon

US /ˈpɛntəˌɡɑn/

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UK /'pentəɡən/

noun
A five-sided shape

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recruitment

US /rɪˈkrutmənt/

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UK /rɪ'kru:tmənt/

other
The action of enlisting new people.
The action of enlisting or hiring new people.

noun
Act of enlisting people into the army

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twitter

US /ˈtwɪtɚ/

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UK /ˈtwɪtə(r)/

verb
To make small chattering sounds, like some birds

noun
An online messaging system

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overturn

US /ˌovɚˈtɚn/

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UK /ˌəʊvə'tɜ:n/

noun
Improbable and unexpected victory

verb
To reverse a decision
To cause an object to turn over

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Exam Level

Level

Exam Level

Level

overwhelming

opportunity

controversial

tremendous

general

executive

separate

burden

exist

military

vice

court

remain

huge

create

democratic

transition

lead

relief

serve

palm

pride

appear

supreme

receive

defense

disruption

policy

sign

restore

uncertainty

president

order

allow

staff

joint

support

simple

government

ban

stand

predecessor

medical

rule

pick

qualify

focus

decisive

personnel

oval

pentagon

recruitment

twitter

overturn