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eliminate

US /ɪˈlɪməˌnet/

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UK /ɪ'lɪmɪneɪt/

verb
To defeat someone so that they cannot continue in a competition.
To completely remove; to get rid of
To completely remove or get rid of something.
To remove from a contest by beating them

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grab

US /ɡræb/

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UK /ɡræb/

verb
To take and hold something quickly

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pursue

US /pɚˈsu/

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UK /pə'sju:/

other
To continue to investigate or discuss something.
To follow someone or something, usually to catch them.
To try to achieve something over a period of time.
To try to achieve something over a period of time.

verb
To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
To try to achieve or get something over time

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strike

US /straɪk/

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UK /straɪk/

noun
A punch or hit
Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
In bowling, the act of knocking down all the pins with the first ball.
A refusal to work organized by a body of employees as a form of protest, typically in order to gain a concession or concessions from their employer.
A military attack, especially an air raid.
Refusal to work to get more pay, protest something

verb
To hit something
To suddenly become (e.g. rich)
To hit forcefully and deliberately.
To have an idea occur to you
To remove or erase.

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brag

US /bræɡ/

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UK /bræɡ/

verb
To speak too proudly about yourself
To talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.

noun
A statement expressing excessive pride.

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crack

US /kræk/

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UK /kræk/

noun
Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
Unexpected and hard hit to the body
Joke or impolite comment about something
Sound that is short, unexpected and loud
Small gap between two things or parts of things

verb
To attempt to achieve a goal or objective
To hit someone or something hard and unexpectedly
To tell (a joke)
To solve a challenging problem or mystery
To make a sound that is short, unexpected and loud
To lose control, e.g. under pressure; break down
To break so lines appear, but it is not in pieces

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clever

US /ˈklɛvɚ/

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UK /'klevə(r)/

adjective
Funny in a way that shows intelligence
Showing intelligence; quick to understand or learn

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path

US /pæθ, pɑθ/

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UK /pɑ:θ/

noun
Method of living leading to a particular result
Track made with stones, by walking over the ground

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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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odor

US /'oʊdə/

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UK /'əʊdə/

other
A certain smell, often strong or distinct

noun
A certain smell, often strong or distinct
A pleasant or fragrant smell.
A slight indication or hint of something.
A distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one.

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divine

US /dɪˈvaɪn/

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UK /dɪ'vaɪn/

other
Discover (something) by guesswork or intuition.

adjective
Extremely good, pleasant, or delightful.
Of, from, or like God or a god.
Concerning or coming from God or a god
Being very good or wonderful

verb
To predict through feeling and without reason

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apply

US /əˈplaɪ/

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UK /ə'plaɪ/

verb
To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
To be relevant or applicable
To commit your time and effort to doing something
To make something useful in a certain situation
To be relevant for a situation
To make a formal application or request
To ask formally for (job, permission etc.)
To put or spread (something) on a surface

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consolidate

US /kənˈsɑ:lɪdeɪt/

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UK /kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/

verb
To combine into one; make bigger or stronger

other
To combine several things, especially businesses, so that they become more effective.
To strengthen your position or power.

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sober

US /ˈsobɚ/

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UK /'səʊbə(r)/

adjective
Not drunk

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pace

US /pes/

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UK /peɪs/

noun
Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
Single step, often used to measure a distance

verb
To set and control your speed, as in a race
To walk with slow purposeful steps

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sink

US /sɪŋk/

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UK /sɪŋk/

verb
To push something down into the ground
To dig (a well)
To move down toward a lower point
To decrease in value or amount

noun
Large bowl in a kitchen or washroom for washing

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pleasure

US /ˈplɛʒɚ/

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UK /'pleʒə(r)/

noun
Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
Sensual gratification; indulgence in one's desires.
A thing that causes enjoyment or delight.
A person's will or desire; preference.

other
A feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment.

other
To give someone pleasure or satisfaction.

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bitter

US /ˈbɪtɚ/

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UK /'bɪtə(r)/

adjective
Feeling angry and sad over something
Feeling or expressing resentment or cynicism.
Causing pain or resentment.
Sharp unpleasant taste (e.g. strong black coffee)
(Of weather) intensely cold.

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wanna

US /ˈwɑnə/

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UK /'wɒnə/

verb
Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking

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slight

US /slaɪt/

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UK /slaɪt/

adjective
Small (amount, quality)
Appearing thin, delicate and physically weak

noun
Rude and disrepectful treatment

verb
To ignore or treat rudely and with no respect

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spill

US /spɪl/

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UK /spɪl/

noun
Accident when someone falls
Act of allowing a fluid to escape

verb
To come out of and spread beyond limits
To cause (blood) to flow from body, as by killing
To tell secrets or let information escape
To cause a liquid to fall out of its container
To come out of a holding container

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mercy

US /ˈmɚsi/

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UK /'mɜ:sɪ/

noun
Kind instead of harsh treatment of someone

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loose

US /lus/

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UK /lu:s/

verb
To shoot or fire something from a gun

adjective
(Idea, thought, or work) unclear or imprecise
Not tightly attached or held
Not being attached to or contained within anything
Not tightly controlled, organized, or governed

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trip

US /trɪp/

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UK /trɪp/

other
To activate or trigger a mechanism.
To cause someone to stumble or fall.

noun
A hallucinatory experience caused by a drug.
A hallucinatory experience caused by a drug.
A journey or excursion, especially for pleasure.
A state of mind or behavior motivated by a particular desire or obsession.
Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
Journey or visit to a place

other
To make a mistake.
To move with quick, light steps.
To stumble or fall as a result of hitting an obstacle.

verb
To release an electrical switch
To fall by catching your foot on something

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bill

US /bɪl/

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UK /bɪl/

noun
Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
Sign or poster advertising something
Paper money; a bank note
Piece of paper showing what you have to pay
Hard, often pointed part of a bird's mouth
Person's name

verb
To request payment by handing over an invoice

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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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mad

US /mæd/

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UK /mæd/

adjective
Very angry
Enthusiastic about something
Being or acting wildly and uncontrollably

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mellow

US /ˈmɛlo/

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UK /'meləʊ/

adjective
Being completely relaxed and calm

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patience

US /ˈpeʃəns/

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UK /ˈpeɪʃns/

other
A calm and even-tempered attitude.
Steadfastness under treatment or during a long illness
Perseverance; the ability to continue doing something despite difficulties.
The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.
Understanding and tolerance of others' weaknesses or shortcomings.
The quality of being patient, regarded as a virtue.

noun
Ability to wait without being annoyed

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karma

US /'kɑ:rmə/

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UK /'kɑ:mə/

noun
(Hinduism, Buddhism) force affecting future lives

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operation

US /ˌɑpəˈreʃən/

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UK /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃn/

noun
Business or company, or its activities
Functioning; use
Medical procedure involving surgery
The activities involved in running a business or organization.
A mathematical process, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.
A surgical procedure performed to treat a medical condition.
A planned military activity or mission.
A process or series of actions performed to achieve a specific result.

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chip

US /tʃɪp/

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UK /tʃɪp/

noun
Small piece that has broken off (e.g. from cup)
Piece of computer hardware that does calculations
Thin piece of fried potato or other food
Act of hitting a ball high but not very far

verb
To break a small piece off something such as a cup
To break into small pieces, often with a tool
To hit or kick a ball high but not very far

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penetrate

US /ˈpɛnɪˌtret/

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UK /ˈpenɪtreɪt/

verb
To enter or pass through something
To gain a market in a new area or country
To spread through many parts of something
To gain an understanding of something

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shade

US /ʃed/

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UK /ʃeɪd/

noun
Area of darkness when something blocks the light
Something that blocks or reduces light
Color that is a little darker or brighter than

verb
To shelter something from direct light
To change the truth to deceive or influence
To make one part of a picture darker or lighter

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lay

US /le/

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UK /leɪ/

adjective
Amateur; not being a trained priest

verb
To place a bet on a game outcome
(Of a bird, etc.) to produce eggs from its body
To put or set something down in a flat position
To prepare or arrange something.
To produce eggs.
To put something down carefully in a flat position.
To set out things on (table) to prepare for a meal

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inauguration

US /ɪnˌɔɡjəˈreʃən/

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UK /ɪˌnɔ:ɡjə'reɪʃn/

noun
Official ceremony to start a new presidency, etc.

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great

US /ɡret/

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UK /ɡreɪt/

adverb
Very good; better than before

adjective
Very good; excellent.
Used to describe the relationship between a grandparent, aunt, uncle, etc. and their grandchild, nephew, niece, etc.
Very large in size
Very important
Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the average
Remarkable or outstanding
Very good at a particular activity
Very good; fantastic; wonderful

noun
Successful and well-admired person

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sin

US /sɪn/

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UK /sɪn/

noun
Act that breaks a religious law

verb
To do something that breaks a religious law

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lord

US /lɔrd/

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UK /lɔ:d/

noun
(Name used to refer to god in some religions)
Man with power and authority; a nobleman

verb
To act as though you can tell people what to do

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drip

US /drɪp/

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UK /drɪp/

noun
Tiny amount of liquid that falls from something
Sound made by drops of liquid falling

verb
(Of liquid) to fall in drops

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suite

US /swit/

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UK /swi:t/

noun
Group of several shorter pieces of music
Set of rooms used for a particular purpose
A set of matching chairs and sofa

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ride

US /raɪd/

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UK /raɪd/

noun
Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
Trip on a bicycle or a horse

verb
To travel in a particular vehicle as a passenger
To sit on and control a horse or vehicle

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renovate

US /ˈrɛnəˌvet/

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UK /'renəveɪt/

verb
To repair or rebuild a house, room, etc.

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real

US /ˈriəl, ril/

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UK /rɪəl/

adjective
Actually existing or happening, not imagined
Authentic; not imitation or artificial.
Actually existing as a thing or occurring in fact; not imagined or supposed.
Actually being what is claimed or seems to be; not artificial, false, or imitation.
Important; serious.