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stick

US /stɪk/

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UK /stɪk/

verb
To adhere or fasten something to a surface.
To endure or persevere through a difficult situation.
(Informal) To tolerate or endure someone or something unpleasant.
To push a sharp or pointed object into something
To join together using glue or paste
To continue with something despite difficulties; persist.
To pierce or puncture with a pointed object.
To extend outwards; protrude.
To remain attached or fixed to a surface or object.
To remain in one place or position for a long time

noun
Long thin piece of wood from a tree

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deserve

US /dɪˈzɚv/

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UK /dɪ'zɜ:v/

verb
To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention

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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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applause

US /əˈplɔz/

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UK /ə'plɔ:z/

noun
The sound made by clapping a performance or speech

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fancy

US /ˈfænsi/

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UK /'fænsɪ/

verb
To want to have or do something; feel like
To imagine or suppose that something will happen
To believe or imagine something that is not true

adjective
Unusual and attractive in design

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imagine

US /ɪˈmædʒɪn/

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UK /ɪ'mædʒɪn/

verb
To think creatively about; form mental picture of
Form a mental image or concept of something.
Suppose or assume something.

other
To form a mental image or concept of something.
To suppose or assume something.

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raise

US /rez/

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UK /reɪz/

other
To put forward for consideration or discussion.
To increase the amount of a bet.
To bring up (a child).
To construct or erect.
To cause something to happen or exist.
To collect or obtain money, resources, or support.
To grow or cultivate plants or animals for food or other products.
To cause to appear; evoke.
To increase the amount, level, or strength of something.
To lift or move something to a higher position.
To bring together; assemble.
To bring up a question or topic for discussion or consideration.
To bring up a child; to care for a young person or animal until it is fully grown.

noun
An increase in salary or wages.
Increase in a bet above another when playing cards
Pay increase
An increase in salary or wages.

verb
To increase a bet above another when playing cards
To gather donations for a cause or charity
To bring up and educate a child to maturity
To bring a dead person to life
To increase a quantity, size, intensity or price
To lift (e.g. your hand) to a higher position
To mention a topic /issue for discussion; bring up
To increase (salary, etc.)
To grow or care for plants or animals

other
To increase in volume or size, especially dough with yeast.

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nervous

US /ˈnə:vəs/

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UK /ˈnə:vəs/

adjective
Concerning the system of nerves in the body
Having a tendency to become uneasy or anxious
Anxious or apprehensive.
Easily agitated or alarmed.
Easily agitated or alarmed.
Relating to or affecting the nerves.

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ground

US /ɡraʊnd/

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UK /graʊnd/

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To reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing it.
To rub together forcefully, often making a harsh noise.
To prevent an aircraft from flying.
To base something on a particular foundation or principle.
To base something on a particular foundation or principle.
To prevent (an aircraft or pilot) from flying.
To punish (a child or young person) by not allowing them to go out.
To instruct someone thoroughly in a subject.
To punish someone, especially a child, by not allowing them to go out.
To bring a train to a stop.

verb
To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
To make loud jarring noise by pressing hard
To make sharp or smooth through friction
To press together with force making a sound
To punish someone by not allowing them to go out
To hit the bottom
(Of boat) to hit the bottom so it cannot move
Past tense of grind; to reduce to small particles.
To prevent a plane from taking off
To place the ball over the goal line in rugby

noun
An area of land around a building.
Connection of electrical equipment to earth
A connection to the earth that acts as a return for electric current.
A basis or foundation for knowledge or skill.
A coating applied to a surface to prepare it for painting or other decoration.
A reason or justification.
Place where people play particular sports
Solid surface of the earth that we stand on
The state of being stopped or unable to proceed.

other
Coffee beans that have been ground.
The solid surface of the earth; soil.

other
To run aground.

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talent

US /ˈtælənt/

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UK /'tælənt/

noun
Natural ability of a person to do something well
Person with a strong natural ability in something

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A natural aptitude or skill.
An ancient unit of weight and currency.

other
People possessing natural aptitude or skill.

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root

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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

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favorite

US /ˈfeɪ.v(ə)r.ət/

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UK /ˈfeɪ.v(ə)r.ɪt/

adjective
Best liked or most enjoyed
Preferred above all others of the same kind.
Preferred above all others of the same kind.

noun
A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
A person or thing that is particularly liked or preferred.
A competitor thought likely to win.
A person or thing that is particularly liked or preferred.

other
To treat someone with partiality or preference.

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janitor

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UK /ˈdʒænɪtə(r)/

noun
a person employed to take care of a large building, such as a school, and who deals with the cleaning, repairs, etc.

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hell

US /hɛl/

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UK /hel/

noun
Any place of pain and suffering
In some religions, the place where bad people are believed to go after death to be punished.
A very unpleasant or difficult experience.

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audition

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UK /ɔ:ˈdɪʃn/

noun
Trial performance to show suitability for a part

verb
To try out for a part in a play or film

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wipe

US /waɪp/

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UK /waɪp/

noun
Act to clean or dry something with a cloth

verb
To clean or dry something with a cloth
To spread a liquid on something

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scream

US /skrim/

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UK /skri:m/

noun
A sudden loud, high-pitched noise

verb
To make a sudden loud, high sound

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continue

US /kənˈtɪnju/

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UK /kən'tɪnju:/

other
To carry on or proceed with something.
To extend in a certain direction or over a certain distance
To keep doing something

other
To extend or prolong in a specific direction or manner.
To persist or remain in a particular state or condition.
To resume an activity after an interruption.

verb
To do something without stopping, or after pausing
To start doing again after a break, pause, or stop

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middle

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UK /'mɪdl/

adjective
Equal distance from extremes
At an equal distance from the extremities; central.

noun
Place that is halfway between two things
The point or position at an equal distance from the sides or extremities of something; the center.
The part of the human body around the waist.

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amazing

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UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

adjective
Surprising in a pleasing way
Causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing.

verb
To cause wonder; to surprise completely

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sweep

US /swip/

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UK /swi:p/

noun
Man who cleans chimneys
Act of cleaning a surface with a brush
Long, smooth movement made with your arm or a tool
Movement or search that covers a large area

verb
To clean something from a surface with a brush
To move or pass quickly and steadily
To search a very wide area for something

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perfect

US /ˈpɚfɪkt/

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UK /'pɜ:fɪkt/

adjective
Complete; utter.
Having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be.
(of a tense) denoting a completed action or an action prior to a specified time.
So good it cannot be improved
Exactly suitable; ideal.