Interracial Relationship

awkward

US /ˈɔkwəd/

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UK /ˈɔ:kwəd/

adjective
Causing embarrassment or trouble
Clumsy; ungainly.
Lacking smooth movement
Difficult to deal with; requiring tact.
Difficult to deal with
Causing or feeling embarrassment or difficulty.

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eventually

US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/

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UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/

adverb
After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
After a series of events or difficulties.
At some later time; in the future
In the end, especially after a long delay or difficulty

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approach

US /əˈprəʊtʃ/

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UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/

other
The means or opportunity to reach something.

other
To come near or nearer to someone or something in distance or time.

other
To come near or nearer to someone or something in distance or time.
To speak to someone about something, often making a request or proposal.

noun
Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
An initial proposal or request made to someone.
A way of dealing with something.
Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
Specific way to handle a project, task, problem

verb
To get close to reaching something or somewhere
To request someone to do something specific

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apparently

US /əˈpærəntlɪ/

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UK /əˈpærəntli/

adverb
According to what you heard; from what can be seen

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effort

US /ˈɛfət/

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UK /ˈefət/

noun
Amount of work used trying to do something
A conscious exertion of power; a try.
Conscious exertion of power; hard work.
The use of force to do something.

other
Exertion of physical or mental energy.

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adorable

US /əˈdɔrəbəl,əˈdor-/

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UK /əˈdɔ:rəbl/

adjective
Lovable or appealing, e.g. like a cute child

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convince

US /kənˈvɪns/

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UK /kən'vɪns/

verb
To persuade someone, or make them feel sure

other
To persuade someone to do something or believe something.

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sense

US /sɛns/

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UK /sens/

noun
Certain mental feeling or emotion
Normal or clear state of mind
Meaning of a particular word, phrase or text

verb
To perceive using sight, sound, taste touch etc.
To recognize the presence of something

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barrier

US /ˈbæriɚ/

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UK /'bærɪə(r)/

noun
A synchronization mechanism in concurrent programming.
A fence or obstacle that prevents people from moving forward.
Something that prevents understanding or agreement.
Something that blocks movement or prevents access.
Difficult situation preventing something happening
An obstacle in a race or competition.
Structure or object that stops free movement

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unique

US /juˈnik/

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UK /jʊ'ni:k/

adjective
Unlike other things; being the only one like it
Remarkable or unusual.
(Mathematics) Exactly one; single
Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
Remarkably special or unusual.

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confidence

US /ˈkɑnfɪdəns/

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UK /'kɒnfɪdəns/

noun
A feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities.
The feeling of being certain of your abilities or of having trust in people, plans, or the future.
A secret that is told to someone.
Feeling that you can do well at something
A secret that is told to someone.
Feeling you can trust someone

other
The feeling of being certain of your abilities or of having trust in people, plans, or the future.
The feeling of being certain of your abilities or of having trust in people, plans, or the future.
The quality of being certain of something.
A feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities.
The state of trusting someone or something.

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relationship

US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/

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UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/

noun
Connection between two or more people or things
The way in which two or more people or groups regard and behave towards each other.
Way people interact or live with each other
Romantic or loving friendship between two people
The way in which two or more organizations or businesses are connected.
A connection, association, or involvement.
The way in which two or more people are connected as family members.
The way in which two or more things are connected in mathematics or logic.
A romantic or sexual connection between two people.
The state of being related or connected.

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desire

US / dɪˈzaɪr/

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UK /dɪ'zaɪə(r)/

noun
Thing that is wished for or wanted
A request or wish.
A strong feeling of wanting something.

verb
To wish for, hope or want something

other
A strong feeling of sexual wanting.

other
To want something strongly; to wish for.

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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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deal

US /dil/

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UK /di:l/

noun
An agreement entered into, especially in business, to do something for someone else.
A large amount or quantity.
A business transaction.
The act of distributing playing cards.

other
To distribute playing cards to players.
To behave in a certain way towards someone.

verb
To cope with something - usually troubles
To give (something bad e.g. news) to
To buy and sell illegal drugs
To give out (cards, etc.) to; distribute
To do business with someone or to sell products

other
To take action to solve a problem.

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contrary

US /ˈkɑnˌtrɛri/

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UK /'kɒntrərɪ/

adverb
In opposition to.
In opposition; against.

adjective
(Of weather) difficult; likely to cause trouble
Going against authority, a parent, or the rules
Deliberately opposed or difficult; stubborn.

noun
A fact or condition incompatible with another.
An opposing wind.

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define

US /dɪˈfaɪn/

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UK /dɪ'faɪn/

verb
To clearly show or describe the characteristics of something.
To explain the meaning of words
To state or explain the exact meaning of a word, idea, etc.
To mark out the boundary or limits of
To set or mark the limits of something

other
To describe something clearly and exactly.
To determine or set the limits or nature of something.
To determine or decide the nature or limits of.
To state the exact meaning of something.
To state the exact meaning of something.
To state the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.).
To mark out the boundary or limits of something.
To mark out or clearly show the outline or boundary of.
To describe or specify something distinctly.

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survey

US /ˈsɜː(r)veɪ/

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UK /'sɜ:veɪ/

noun
Broad view or general description of something
Act of measuring land or property to make a map
Set of questions used to ask people about a topic

verb
To offer a broad view or general description
To measure an area of land to make a map of it
To ask people a question about a particular topic

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communicate

US /kəˈmjunɪˌket/

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UK /kə'mju:nɪkeɪt/

verb
To give and exchange information
To convey information, ideas, or feelings through language or other means.

other
To share or exchange information, news, ideas, feelings, etc.
To share or exchange information, news, ideas, feelings, etc.

other
To convey or express (information, feelings, etc.) in speech, writing, or by other means
To convey or make known (information, feelings, etc.)

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reason

US /ˈrizən/

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UK /'ri:zn/

noun
Ability to think about facts and form a judgment
Explanation for why something occurred or was done

verb
To think and make conclusions in a logical manner

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guess

US /ɡɛs/

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UK /ɡes/

other
To estimate or suppose (something) without sufficient information to be sure of being correct.
Used to indicate that one thinks something is the case, but is not certain.

noun
Answer given when you don't know if it is correct
An estimate or conjecture.
An estimate or conjecture.

verb
To give an answer without knowing if it is correct

other
To suppose or assume (something).

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record

US /ˈrekərd/

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UK /'rekɔ:d/

noun
A collection of facts about a particular person or thing.
Highest or most extreme level achieved
Round plastic disc on which music has been stored
A vinyl disk storing recorded sound
The best performance ever achieved in a particular sport or activity.
A written account of past events
A collection of related data elements
Official documents or information
History of a person's past actions or achievements
A thin disc of vinyl on which sound has been recorded.

verb
To indicate a temperature, speed, etc.; register
To write down or say what happened
To put music, sounds onto a device to store it

other
To convert sound or images into permanent form
To set down in writing or some other permanent form for later reference

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press

US /prɛs/

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UK /pres/

verb
To apply steady force to something.
To iron clothes to remove wrinkles.
To make clothes smooth using a heated iron; iron
To repeatedly ask someone to do something
To print something such as a book or newspaper
To push something against something else
To squeeze the liquid out of grapes, etc.
To try hard to persuade someone to do something.

noun
Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
General term for TV, radio, newspapers
Newspapers, magazines, and news programs.
A machine that prints books and newspapers

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race

US /res/

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UK /reɪs/

noun
Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
People who share physical features or culture

verb
To take part in a running or swimming competition
To move or go at a very fast pace
To take someone, something to a place very quickly

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normal

US /ˈnɔrməl/

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UK /'nɔ:ml/

adjective
Standard or regular way of doing something
Being at the average level or standard.
Having standard mental or physical ability, health
In good health; not diseased or injured.
Perpendicular to a given line or surface.
Mentally and emotionally stable; sane.
Conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected.

noun
A line perpendicular to a surface or another line.
The usual, typical, or expected state or condition.
The usual, typical, or expected state or condition.
The usual, typical, or expected state or condition.

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totally

US /ˈtotl:ɪ/

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UK /ˈtəʊtəli/

adverb
In a complete way; completely; absolutely
Completely; entirely

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single

US /ˈsɪŋɡəl/

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UK /'sɪŋɡl/

noun
One run in cricket or a hit baseball
An individual song from a CD or album
Person who is not married or in a relationship

adjective
Being one only, without others
Only; merely
Not married or in a relationship

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proud

US /praʊd/

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UK /praʊd/

adjective
Very good; worthy of making one pleased
Having an excessively high opinion of oneself; arrogant.
Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or something someone close to you has done.
Having or showing a feeling of great self-respect or self-importance.
Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
Feeling satisfaction in someone else's achievements.

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hit

US /hɪt/

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UK /hɪt/

verb
To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
To press something, such as a button or switch
To suddenly realize the importance of something
To move your hand, a bat, etc. against with force
To strike someone physically.
To fight, attack or damage something or someone
To arrive at a specific place, level, or goal
To make contact with the ball in a game or sport
To strike someone or something forcefully.

noun
A planned killing, usually for money
An instance of striking or making contact.
Song, movie etc. that is successful
When someone strikes someone or something
Time when a player makes contact with the ball
A successful or popular thing or person.
Time when a website is accessed

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lot

US /lɑt/

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UK /lɒt/

noun
What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
A group of people seen together
Item for sale at an auction
Small area of land used for a purpose e.g. parking

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language

US /ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

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UK /ˈlæŋgwɪdʒ/

noun
Words or signs used to communicate messages

other
The way the body communicates, such as gestures and facial expressions.
The method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way.
A set of symbols and rules used for communication with a computer.
The words or phrases used in a particular field or context.
The style or manner of expression.
The style of a piece of writing or speech.
A system of communication used by a particular community or country.

other
A system of symbols and rules used for communication with or between computers.
A system of symbols and rules used for communication with or between computers.
A specific system for communication, such as English or French.
The method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way.

other
The method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way.

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point

US /pɔɪnt/

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UK /pɔɪnt/

noun
A decimal point.
An item to be discussed
Small spot or dot
Fact or detail
Feature of something
The size of the text on a page or screen
A particular idea or argument.
A certain time or stage in a process
A particular location or position.
Certain position in time or space
The purpose or aim of something.
Idea or fact you try to convince people about
Measurement of scores in a game, sport
A stitch in sewing or needlework.
Sharp end of something, e.g. a pen or pin
A specific moment in time.

other
To direct someone's attention to something by extending a finger or object.
To indicate or suggest a particular fact or conclusion.

verb
To face a certain direction, e.g. north
To indicate something with your finger to others

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wrong

US /rɔŋ, rɑŋ/

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UK /rɒŋ/

noun
Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal

adjective
Not morally or socially acceptable
Not right, incorrect; not true; bad
Being inappropriate or unsuitable

verb
To harm someone or treat someone unfairly

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sauce

US /sɔs/

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UK /sɔ:s/

noun
Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos

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browse

US /braʊz/

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UK /braʊz/

verb
To look around for things, e.g. in a bookstore

other
To use a browser to view websites on the Internet.
To feed on leaves, twigs, or other high-growing vegetation.

other
To look through or examine something casually.

noun
A collection of things to look through.

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future

US /ˈfjutʃɚ/

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UK /ˈfju:tʃə(r)/

noun
Time that is to come after the present
A prospect of success or advancement.
Events that will happen in the time after the present.
A contract to buy or sell something at a determined price at a specified time in the future.
The generations of people that will live after the present one.
A contract to buy or sell something at a determined price at a specified time in the future.
A prospect of success or happiness.
A verb tense expressing an action that has not yet happened.
The time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; what will happen.

adjective
Existing or occurring at a later time.
Relating to a time that is to come.
That will exist or happen in the time after the present.

other
To plan or design for the future.
To envision or project into the future.

other
The time that will come after the present.

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laugh

US /læf, lɑf/

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UK /lɑ:f/

noun
Happy noise you make when something is funny
The sound or act of laughing.

verb
To make a happy sound when something is funny

other
To make the sound that expresses amusement or happiness.

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descent

US /dɪˈsɛnt/

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UK /dɪˈsent/

noun
Movement downward; movement toward something bad
The origin of your family; your family before you

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unfortunate

US /ʌnˈfɔrtʃənɪt/

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UK /ʌnˈfɔ:tʃənət/

adjective
Having bad luck; bringing a bad result
Regrettable or undesirable.
Having or marked by bad luck; unlucky.

noun
A person who experiences bad luck or misfortune.
An unfortunate event or situation.

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soy

US /sɔɪ/

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UK /sɔɪ/

noun
Food substance made from soya beans

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multi

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UK

prefix
A prefix meaning 'many' or 'more than one'

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nah

US /nɑ:/

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UK /nɑ:/

noun
Way of saying 'No'

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Level

awkward

eventually

approach

apparently

effort

adorable

convince

sense

barrier

unique

confidence

relationship

desire

affect

deal

contrary

define

survey

communicate

reason

guess

record

press

race

normal

totally

single

proud

hit

lot

language

point

wrong

sauce

browse

future

laugh

descent

unfortunate

soy

multi

nah