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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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sort

US /sɔrt/

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UK /sɔ:t/

verb
To arrange things in a systematic way, typically into groups.
To arrange things in groups according to type.
To organize things by putting them into groups
To deal with things in an organized way

noun
A category of things or people with a common feature; a type.
Group or class of similar things or people

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immediately

US /ɪˈmidiɪtli/

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UK /ɪˈmi:diətli/

adverb
Without any delay; straight away
Without any delay; at once.
Very closely in space or time; next to.
Directly and personally.
Following or preceding without any interval of time or space.
Without any delay; instantly.

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distract

US /dɪˈstrækt/

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UK /dɪ'strækt/

verb
To draw someone's attention away from something

other
To take someone's attention away from something

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emotional

US /ɪˈmoʃənəl/

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UK /ɪˈməʊʃənl/

adjective
Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
Relating to or characterized by emotion
Arousing or characterized by strong feeling
Arousing or characterized by emotion.
Easily affected by emotions; tending to display emotions readily.
Easily affected by feelings
Expressing strong feelings
Relating to a person's emotions.

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crush

US /krʌʃ/

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UK /krʌʃ/

noun
Strong attraction to someone

verb
To break something into small pieces by pressing
To defeat someone or something (in a game)
To damage something by flattening it
To cause someone to feel humiliated

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affect

US /əˈfɛkt/

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UK /ə'fekt/

verb
To cause a change in something else

noun
(Psychology) Emotion or feeling.

other
To have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something.
To pretend to have or feel (something).

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universe

US /ˈjunəˌvɚs/

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UK /ˈju:nɪvɜ:s/

noun
A particular sphere of activity, interest, or experience.
A virtual or simulated environment, especially in computing.
All of space that contains planets and stars
Things surrounding a person, affecting their life

other
A particular sphere of activity, interest, or experience.
All existing matter and space considered as a whole; the cosmos.

other
All existing matter and space considered as a whole; the cosmos.

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upset

US /ʌpˈsɛt/

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UK /ʌpˈset/

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To make someone worried, unhappy, or angry.
To disrupt or spoil something.
To knock something over; to overturn.
To defeat someone who is considered to be stronger.

adjective
Unhappy, disappointed, or worried.
(Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
Distressed or worried.
Having a stomach problem; feeling sick.
Troubled, worried, or angry

verb
To turn upside down or on its side
To trouble, worry, or anger someone

noun
Situation where things are unsettled
An unexpected result, especially in a sports competition.

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jealous

US /ˈdʒɛləs/

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UK /ˈdʒeləs/

adjective
Wishing you were like someone or had their things

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turmoil

US /ˈtɚˌmɔɪl/

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UK /ˈtɜ:mɔɪl/

noun
Very confused situation where things are not clear

other
A state of emotional disturbance or agitation.
A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.
A situation characterized by great violence or disorder.

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beat

US /bit/

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UK /bi:t/

noun
An area patrolled by a police officer or other guard.
Regular movement or rhythm (e.g. heart or music)
A main accent or rhythmic unit in music.

other
To defeat (someone) in a game or competition.
To mix (ingredients) rapidly using a whisk, spoon, or mixer.
To strike (someone or something) repeatedly and violently.

verb
To move in regular motions in order to push blood
To hit someone or something repeatedly.
To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
To mix ingredients rapidly using a whisk or mixer.
To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
To make a rhythmic sound.
To play a drum
To pulsate or throb rhythmically.
To win against another person or team; defeat

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(of a heart, drum, etc.) to make a rhythmic sound.

adjective
Very tired; exhausted.

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recruit

US /rɪˈkrut/

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UK /rɪ'kru:t/

other
To enlist someone in the armed forces.
To hire someone for a job.
To persuade someone to do something.

noun
Person who has just joined the military
A newly enlisted or hired person.
Person who has just begun a new activity or job

verb
To convince and help people to join the military
To find new employees, volunteers or members

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depth

US /dɛpθ/

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UK /depθ/

noun
Distance below a surface

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creep

US /krip/

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UK /kri:p/

verb
To move quietly so as not to be seen

noun
Scary or disliked person

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personal

US /ˈpɚsənəl/

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UK /ˈpɜ:sənl/

adjective
Done by or to a particular person; individual
Concerning a person's private life or feelings
Relating to one's private life, relationships, or emotions.

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decide

US /dɪˈsaɪd/

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UK /dɪ'saɪd/

verb
to affect the result of something
To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
To make a legal judgment in court
To officially choose something after a legal process.

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apprentice

US /əˈprɛntɪs/

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UK /əˈprentɪs/

noun
Person learning a trade by working for an expert

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glad

US /ɡlæd/

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UK /ɡlæd/

adjective
Happy or pleased about something/to do something
Happy that something happened; pleased

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announcement

US /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

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UK /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

noun
Act of informing people about something publicly

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interesting

US /ˈɪntrɪstɪŋ, -tərɪstɪŋ, -təˌrɛstɪŋ/

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UK /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

adjective
Arousing curiosity or interest; holding or catching the attention.
Arousing curiosity or interest; holding or catching the attention.
Taking your attention; making you want to know
Arousing or holding one's attention.
Unusual or different in a way that attracts attention.
Arousing curiosity or interest; engaging or attractive.
Arousing curiosity or interest; holding or catching the attention
Holding one's attention; fascinating.
Intellectually stimulating or appealing.
Used ironically to express disagreement or disbelief.
Remarkable or significant.
Engaging or thought-provoking
Out of the ordinary; unusual

adverb
In a way that arouses curiosity or interest.

verb
To make someone want to know about something
To persuade to do, become involved with something

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growth

US /groʊθ/

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UK /grəʊθ/

noun
Improvement, development in a skill over time
A mass on the skin or body part related to illness
Act of growing
The process of increasing in size, number, value, or strength.
An increase in the level of economic activity in a country or region.
An abnormal mass of tissue that forms in or on the body.

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The process of bacteria or other organisms multiplying.
The development of a culture or society.
The process of increasing in size, number, value, or strength.
An increase in the level of economic activity in a country or area.
An increase in amount or level.
The process of a living thing increasing in size.
The process of improving oneself through learning and development.
The process of a plant increasing in size.

other
An abnormal mass of tissue; a tumor.

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understand

US /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

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UK /ˌʌndə'stænd/

other
To be aware of something
To believe something to be the case
Perceive the intended meaning of (words, a language, or a speaker).
To feel or show sympathy for; empathize with.

other
To grasp something mentally.

verb
To know the meaning of language, what someone says

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finally

US /ˈfaɪnəli/

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UK /ˈfaɪnəli/

adverb
used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
After a long time or some difficulty
In conclusion; to end with.
In a way that is decisive or conclusive.
After a long time; at last.

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torn

US /tɔrn, torn/

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UK /tɔ:n/

verb
To move very quickly, often with carelessness
To remove something forcibly or roughly
To damage by pulling, resulting in a rough edge

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think

US /θɪŋk/

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UK /θɪŋk/

verb
Have a particular belief or idea.
To have an idea about something without certainty
To have an idea, opinion or belief about something

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level

US /ˈlɛvəl/

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UK /'levl/

noun
Specific height of something
Amount of ability you have compared to others
A stage in a game.
A rank or grade in a hierarchy.
A position on a scale of quantity, extent, or quality.
The degree or intensity of something.
Floor or deck within a building
Tool used to determine if something is lying flat

verb
To aim a gun at someone
To destroy a building; flatten an area completely
To make things flat or even
To make a score equal to another, in sports

other
To aim (a weapon or object) at a target.
To knock down or destroy (a building or area).
To make (a surface) flat and even.

adjective
Being at the same height or value as someone or something else.
Having a flat and even surface without slopes or bumps.
(Sports) equal to another
Being steady and determined (e.g. a voice)

other
To be honest and straightforward.

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uncomfortable

US /ʌnˈkʌmfətəbəl, -ˈkʌmftə-/

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UK /ʌnˈkʌmftəbl/

adjective
Not being relaxed; worried about something
Causing or feeling unease or awkwardness.
Causing or feeling slight pain or physical unease.
Causing feelings of embarrassment or awkwardness.
Causing a feeling of unease or awkwardness; difficult to deal with.

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deputy

US /ˈdɛpjəti/

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UK /ˈdepjuti/

noun
Assistant to a leader who acts on his, her behalf

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time

US /taɪm/

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UK /taɪm/

noun
Speed at which music is played; tempo
Point as shown on a clock, e.g. 3 p.m
Number of hours, minutes needed to do something
Occasion when something happens
Period or occasion that something occurred
Period in history or the past
Something measured in minutes, hours, days, etc.
How long an event takes; duration

verb
To check speed at which music is performed
To choose a specific moment to do something
To measure how long an event takes, e.g. a race
To schedule something to occur at a specific moment

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come

US /kʌm/

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UK /kʌm/

verb
To arrive at a place
(Of mail) to be delivered
To move toward someone; go with someone
To reach a certain point or state

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death

US /dɛθ/

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UK /deθ/

noun
When someone dies; the end of life

other
The cause or manner of someone dying.

other
Something that is very dangerous and likely to cause death.
The end or failure of something.
The personification of the end of life, often depicted as a skeleton or grim reaper.

other
The end of the life of a person or animal.
The state of being dead.

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forget

US /fərˈget/

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UK /fəˈget/

verb
To not remember something

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move

US /muv/

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UK /mu:v/

noun
An act or action.
A player's turn to play in a game.
Act of moving a playing piece in chess, etc.
An action; doing something
Step taken to achieve a goal

other
To change position or go from one place to another.
To change the place where you live or work.

other
To cause to change position or go from one place to another.
To change the place where something is located.

verb
To cause someone to have certain emotions
To cause something to change to a different place
To change where people live or a business operates
To take action to do or achieve something

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clan

US /klæn/

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UK /klæn/

noun
Group of related families or people

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true

US /tru:/

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UK /tru:/

adjective
Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
(Archaic) Rightful; legitimate.
In accordance with fact or reality.
Genuine; real; not false or artificial.
Loyal; faithful; constant.
(Of a mathematical statement) valid; conforming to the axioms and theorems of the relevant system.
Accurately placed or aimed.
Being in accordance with the actual state or conditions; conforming to reality or fact; not false; real; exact.

other
To bring (an object) into the exact shape or position.

other
To become a reality.

adverb
In truth; truly.

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die

US /daɪ/

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UK /daɪ/

noun
Cube with dots numbering 1-6 on it used in games
A small cube with a different number of spots on each side, used in games of chance
A tool for cutting an external thread

verb
To cease to function or work
(Of a thing) to stop being used or done
(Of a person) to stop living

other
To want something very much
To stop operating

other
To cut, form, or stamp with a die

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easily

US /ˈizəli/

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UK /ˈi:zəli/

adverb
Without a doubt; certainly.
Very likely; probably.
Readily; without much resistance.
Without difficulty; with no effort.
Clearly; without doubt; certainly
Without difficulty

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book

US /bʊk/

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UK /bʊk/

verb
(Police) to officially record someone's crimes
To reserve (hotel room, etc.) in advance
To produce a red or yellow card to a soccer player

noun
Thing made of pages with writing on that you read

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young

US /jʌŋ/

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UK /jʌŋ/

adjective
At an early stage of existence; not mature
Being recently created or started

noun
Babies in a group or family of animals

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heartbreak

US /ˈhɑ:rtbreɪk/

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UK /ˈhɑ:tbreɪk/

noun
Overwhelming distress.
Great sorrow caused by e.g. death of loved one
Something that causes great emotional pain or distress.
Overwhelming distress caused by the end of a romantic relationship or the loss of a loved one.
A feeling of great disappointment or sadness.

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honey

US /ˈhʌni/

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UK /ˈhʌni/

noun
Sweet, thick golden liquid that is made by bees
Darling; used to refer to express love

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Exam Level

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Exam Level

Level

weird

sort

immediately

distract

emotional

crush

affect

universe

upset

jealous

turmoil

beat

recruit

depth

creep

personal

decide

apprentice

glad

announcement

interesting

growth

understand

finally

torn

think

level

uncomfortable

deputy

time

come

death

forget

move

clan

true

die

easily

book

young

heartbreak

honey