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obvious

US /ˈɑbviəs/

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UK /ˈɒbviəs/

adjective
Easily understood and clear; plain to see
Easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.
Very easy to notice; blatant.
Easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.
Easy to see or notice.
Predictable or lacking in subtlety.
Unmistakable; easily recognized.
Easily noticed; not subtle.

phrase

US /frez/

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UK /freɪz/

other
To express something in a particular way.
To express something in a particular way.

noun
A short expression that is commonly used.
A group of words that form a conceptual unit, though not a complete sentence.
A musical unit, often part of a larger melody.
Common expression or saying
A short expression that is commonly used.
A group of words that form a conceptual unit, though not necessarily a complete sentence.
Section of musical notes in a piece of music
A set of words used together

verb
To choose words to say what you mean clearly

extremely

US /ɪk'strimlɪ/

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UK /ɪkˈstri:mli/

adverb
In a way that is much more than usual or expected
To a very great degree; very.
To a very great degree; very.
To a very great degree; very.
In an extreme manner or to an extreme degree.
Remarkably; unusually.
From an extreme point of view.

B1

fluffy

US /ˈflʌfi/

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UK /'flʌfɪ/

adjective
Containing air and being light in weight

B2

claim

US /klem/

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UK /kleɪm/

noun
An assertion of the truth of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt.
A request to an insurance company for payment relating to a loss covered by a policy.
A demand or request for something considered one's due.
A statement asserting something as a fact.
A demand for something as rightful or due.
A statement that something is true.

other
To state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.
To state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.
To ask for something that you believe belongs to you or that you have a right to.
To make a request for something of value, especially money, that you believe you are owed.

verb
To say that something is true, often without proof.
To demand or ask for something that you believe is rightfully yours.
To take or cause the loss of (e.g., a life, property).

sentence

US /ˈsɛntəns/

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UK /'sentəns/

noun
Official punishment given by a court of law
Set of words that make a whole statement

verb
(Of a judge) to decide the punishment of

divide

US /dɪˈvaɪd/

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UK /dɪ'vaɪd/

noun
A separation or distinction.

other
To separate or be separated by a boundary.
To cause to disagree; disunite.
To share out; distribute.
To perform mathematical division.
To perform mathematical division.
To separate into parts; split or break up.

verb
To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
To separate something into equal pieces

other
To cause people to have different opinions.

mean

US /min/

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UK /mi:n/

adjective
Calculated as the average of a set of numbers.
Being good at
Of poor or low quality; inferior.
Poor in quality and appearance; shabby.
Nasty; unkind
Not liking to spend money; cheap; stingy
Unkind, spiteful, or unfair.
Reluctant to give or share; not generous.

noun
Average of a set of numbers
A method, course of action, or instrument by which something can be accomplished.

verb
To express a particular idea or thought
To intend to convey or refer to (a particular thing); signify.
To intend to do something in particular
To have a particular meaning or value

other
To have importance.
To intend (to do something).

other
To intend to convey, indicate, or refer to (a particular thing or notion); signify.
To express, represent, or stand for something.

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idiom

US /ˈɪdiəm/

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UK /ˈɪdiəm/

noun
Phrase with a special, metaphoric meaning
A group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.

B2

guide

US /ɡaɪd/

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UK /ɡaɪd/

verb
To help or advise someone about something
To control missile to hit a target by radio signal
Show or direct the way; influence the behavior or development of.
To lead people visiting a new or unknown place

noun
Book or a magazine containing information/advice
A device or structure that directs or controls the movement of something.
A person who shows the way to others, especially one employed to show tourists around.
A book or pamphlet that gives information about a place.
Person leading others visiting an unknown place

other
To influence someone's behavior or thinking.
To show someone the way to a place.

couple

US /ˈkʌpəl/

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UK /'kʌpl/

noun
A small number of things or people; a few.
Two people in a romantic relationship
Two people who are married or in a romantic relationship.
Two of something; two people; a pair

verb
To join something to something else
(Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
To put two people or things together

other
To join or link together.

apparent

US /əˈpærənt, əˈpɛr-/

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UK /ə'pærənt/

adjective
Easy to see or clearly understand
Certain to be or become.
Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
Seeming real or true, but not necessarily so.
Seeming to exist or be true, but may not be

shape

US /ʃep/

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UK /ʃeɪp/

noun
The outer form of something, what it looks like
Condition or state of someone or something
Someone or something that cannot be seen clearly

verb
To influence something to make it the way you want
To give a certain material a particular form

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explanation

US /ˌɛkspləˈneʃən/

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UK /ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/

noun
Details or reasons given to make something clear
A statement or account that makes something clear.
A detailed account or analysis of a subject.
A justification that attempts to minimize the blame for a fault or offense.
A reason or justification given for an action or event.

other
The state of understanding something.

whatsoever

US /ˌhwɑtsoˈɛvɚ,ˌhwʌt-,ˌwɑt,ˌwʌt-/

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UK /ˌwɒtsəʊ'evə/

determiner
Used to add emphasis to an idea being expressed

B2

comfortable

US /ˈkʌmfətəbəl, ˈkʌmftəbəl/

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UK /ˈkʌmftəbl/

adjective
Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
Providing physical ease and relaxation.
Free from stress or anxiety.
Being relaxed, warm or happy
Providing physical ease and relaxation.
Not being worried about something; at ease
Large enough to ensure success or security.
Providing physical ease and relaxation.
Having sufficient money for a good standard of living.
Free from stress or discomfort; at ease.
Competent or skilled at something.

change

US /tʃendʒ/

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UK /tʃeɪndʒ/

noun
Exchange of one set of clothes for another
Money in the form of coins instead of paper
Money returned after giving too much
Act of making or becoming something else

verb
To exchange one set of clothes for another
To exchange one kind of money for another
To replace something with another thing
To make or become something else
To go from one train, bus, etc. and go to another

hard

US /hɑː(r)d/

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UK /hɑ:d/

adjective
Difficult to do; difficult to understand
(Of facts) not able to be misunderstood; clear
(Of alcohol) strong
Involving or requiring lots of work, effort, care
Being full of pain, trouble, and problems
Strong
(Of edge) clear; sharp
Difficult to bend, break or cut; solid

adverb
With lots of force, power, or impact

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start

US /stɑrt/

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UK /stɑ:t/

other
Beginning of something in place or time

noun
First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
First opportunity to achieve something, e.g. a job
Sudden action or movement because you are scared

verb
To do, be or happen for the first time; begin
To turn something on

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.

guy

US /ɡaɪ/

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UK /ɡaɪ/

noun
Man; boy; any person

world

US /wɜrld /

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UK /wɜ:ld/

noun
All the humans, events, activities on the earth
A particular area of human life or activity.
The earth, together with all of its countries, peoples, and natural features.
A person's experience, environment, and way of life.
A great deal; very much.
All the people living on earth and their activities.
Political division due to some kind of similarity
The universe or cosmos.