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distinct

US /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

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UK /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

adjective
Clearly different in nature from something else
Clearly different or of a different kind.
Not the same; different in nature or quality.
Clearly noticeable; easily perceived.

represent

US /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

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UK /ˌreprɪ'zent/

other
To act on behalf of someone in a formal setting.
To depict or portray something in a work of art.
To stand for or symbolize something.

verb
To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
To show or describe something in a particular way
To act on behalf of others in government
To act or speak for another person or other people

reflect

US /rɪˈflɛkt/

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UK /rɪ'flekt/

verb
To indicate or be a sign of something
To bounce back light, heat, sound from a surface
To show an image in glass, water, a mirror etc.
To think of something seriously and carefully

other
To show or express something; to be a sign or indication of something.
To show or be a sign of a particular situation or feeling.
To throw back light, heat, sound, or an image from a surface.

other
To think deeply or carefully about something.
To think deeply or carefully about something.

dignity

US /ˈdɪgnəti/

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UK /ˈdɪgnəti/

noun
A composed or serious manner or style.
High rank, office, or position.
The right of a person to be valued and respected for their own sake, and to be treated ethically.
The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect.
Person of high rank deserving respect
Quality or state of deserving respect

other
A composed or serious manner or style.
A composed or serious manner or style
High rank, office, or position
The state or quality of being worthy of respect or honor
The state or quality of being worthy of respect.
A sense of pride in oneself; self-respect

B1 TOEIC

distinguish

US /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

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UK /dɪˈstɪŋgwɪʃ/

verb
To make something clearly different from others

other
To make noticeable or different; to set apart.
To recognize or perceive the difference; to tell apart.

virtue

US /ˈvɜ:rtʃu:/

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UK /'vɜ:tʃu:/

noun
Benefit, advantage, or good result of something
Effective power; efficacy.
A good or admirable quality or characteristic.
Morally good quality

other
Chastity; purity; especially in women.
Moral excellence; goodness; righteousness.

depict

US /dɪˈpɪkt/

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UK /dɪ'pɪkt/

verb
To represent or describe something using words

other
To describe someone or something using words, pictures, or other forms.
To represent or show something in a picture or painting; to portray visually.

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swallow

US /ˈswɑː.loʊ/

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UK /'swɒləʊ/

verb
To believe (something that is not true)
To make food go from your mouth to your stomach
To cover or hide something

noun
Small northern bird with downward-pointing wings
Making food or drink go down to the stomach

harmony

US /ˈhɑrməni/

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UK /'hɑ:mənɪ/

other
A state of peaceful agreement.
Internal calm and balance.
The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions having a pleasing effect.
A situation in which people are peaceful and agree with each other.
A pleasing arrangement of parts.

noun
Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
When musical notes sound pleasing together
State of getting along together in peace

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root

US /rut, rʊt/

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UK /ru:t/

noun
Emotional connection with a place, history etc.
The origin or starting place of something
A number that is multiplied by itself
Part of plant growing underground, as to get water
Part of tooth, hair etc. from which the rest grows
Base part of a word to which affixes can be added

verb
To cause a plant to develop or grow roots
(Animals) to search for e.g. food in earth
To stop someone moving, as through fear

imperial

US /ɪmˈpɪriəl/

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UK /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/

adjective
Of an empire or an emperor
Of superior or unusual size or excellence.
Relating to an empire or emperor.
Relating to a system of units originally based on English units of measurement.

noun
A size of printing paper; a strong pointed beard.

grace

US /ɡres/

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UK /ɡreɪs/

noun
Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
God's kindness shown to people
Movement that is smooth and attractive
Person's name

verb
To make a place look more attractive

mythology

US /mɪˈθɑ:lədʒi/

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UK /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

noun
Myths of a particular culture or group of people
A collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition.
The study of myths.

other
A collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religion or culture.
The study of myths.

mythical

US /ˈmɪθɪkəl/

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UK /ˈmɪθɪkl/

adjective
Based on beliefs unsupported by facts

head

US /hɛd/

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UK /hed/

verb
To hit a ball with your head in a game
To be first or at the front or top (e.g. a list)
To travel or move toward a particular place; To go in a particular direction
To become the leader of something
To lead or be responsible for something

noun
Counter for the number of cattle
Natural mental ability or intelligence
Leader or person with the greatest authority
Mind; mental ability; mental state
Side of a coin with a head on it
Top part of your body with eyes and a mouth
Starting point of something, e.g. a river

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union

US /ˈjunjən/

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UK /'ju:nɪən/

noun
The act of joining two or more things together.
A state of agreement or harmony.
In computer science, a union is a value that may have any of several representations or formats within the same memory location.
Act of joining two or more things into one
Marriage
A set containing all elements of two or more sets.
An organized association of workers formed to protect and promote their rights and interests.
The United States of America, especially during the Civil War.
Organization of workers to look after their needs

include

US /ɪnˈklud/

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UK /ɪnˈklu:d/

verb
To make someone, something part of a group
To contain something as part of a whole.
To contain as part of a whole; to add as part of a group or set.

other
To consider as part of a group or category.
To contain something as part of a whole.

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immortality

US /ˌɪmɔrˈtælɪti/

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UK /ˌɪmɔ:ˈtæləti/

noun
State of never dying, e.g. because famous

symbolic

US /sɪmˈbɑlɪk/

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UK /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

adjective
Representing something, but without real effect
Serving as a symbol.

respective

US /rɪˈspektɪv/

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UK /rɪˈspektɪv/

adjective
Belonging to each of two or more persons or things

celestial

US /səˈlestʃl/

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UK /səˈlestiəl/

adjective
Concerning the sky or objects in the sky
Relating to the sky or the heavens.
Belonging or relating to heaven; supremely good.
Extremely good; excellent.
Belonging or relating to heaven.
Extremely good; sublime.

noun
A celestial being; an angel or deity.
A body in the sky; a star, planet, or moon.
The sky or heavens.

C1

carry

US /ˈkæri/

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UK /ˈkæri/

other
To be pregnant with.
To extend or reach a distance.
To have (something) with one's person.
To keep (something) in stock for sale.
To support the weight of.
To transmit or conduct (something, such as electricity or sound).
To support and move (someone or something) from one place to another.
To win or be successful in (an election, vote, etc.).

verb
To have a child, be pregnant
To have a disease you might give to others
To have (something) with you at all times.
(Of stores) to sell a particular product
To hold something and move it to another place
To travel a long distance (sound)
To be able to support the weight of.
To support the weight or burden of something
To transmit (sound or a signal) over a distance.
To support and move (someone or something) from one place to another.

cultural

US /ˈkʌltʃərəl/

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UK /ˈkʌltʃərəl/

adjective
Of a particular society's customs and beliefs
Of arts, music, literature, theater
Relating to the ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a society.

originate

US /əˈrɪdʒəˌnet/

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UK /ə'rɪdʒɪneɪt/

other
To have a specified beginning.

other
To create or initiate something.

verb
To first come into existence
To create or start something

tail

US /tel/

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UK /teɪl/

noun
Extended part at the back of an animal's body
Back or last part of something e.g. shirt

verb
To be end of (a march or parade, line)
To follow someone secretly and watch what they do

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.

crane

US /kren/

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UK /kreɪn/

noun
Water bird characterized by its long neck and legs
Tall machine that lifts heavy objects in the air

verb
To stretch (neck) or lean to get better view

cycle

US /ˈsaɪkəl/

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UK /ˈsaɪkl/

noun
Series of regular and repeated actions
Bicycle, bike

verb
To go through a series of events repeatedly
To ride on a bicycle

symbolize

US /ˈsɪmbəˌlaɪz/

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UK /'sɪmbəlaɪz/

verb
To represent to show a thing's essential character
Be a symbol of.

duck

US /dʌk/

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UK /dʌk/

noun
someone's face when their lips are pushed outwards, especially in photographs
Common type of water bird

verb
To avoid doing something that is difficult
To lower your head to avoid hitting something

fire

US /faɪr/

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UK /'faɪə(r)/

noun
Heat and the flame produced when burning
Intense energy for or about something

verb
To apply heat to something to make it hard
To make a person leave their job; dismiss
To shoot a gun or weapon
To launch something into the sky, e.g. a rocket
To start working on something e.g. a project

parrot

US /ˈperət/

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UK /'pærət/

noun
Brightly colored bird with hooked beak

verb
To repeat someone's words without thought

composite

US /kəmˈpɑzɪt/

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UK /'kɒmpəzɪt/

adjective
Made of more than one different part

noun
Something made up of more than one different part

greek

US /ɡrik/

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UK /gri:k/

adjective
Concerning the culture and people of Greece

noun
Person from Greece

mouth

US /maʊθ/

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UK /maʊθ/

noun
Hole in the face used for eating and talking
Opening of a container such as a bottle
Area where a river enters a large body of water

verb
To say words without speaking

renewal

US /rɪˈnu:əl/

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UK /rɪˈnju:əl/

noun
Action of making something more modern or like new