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potential

US /pəˈtɛnʃəl/

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UK /pəˈtenʃl/

noun
someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve, or succeed
The possibility of something happening or some quality that somebody/something has.
A person who is being considered for a job, position, award, etc.
A latent quality or ability that may be developed.

adjective
Capable of happening or becoming reality
Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
Possible of becoming something
Possible, able to happen; something that can develop or become a reality.
Possible; likely to develop into a particular type of person or thing in the future
Possible or likely in the future

other
The ability to develop into something in the future
The capacity to develop into something in the future
The amount of energy that something has stored
The possibility of something happening or some quality that somebody/something has

other
The capacity to develop into something in the future
The amount of energy that something has stored in it because of its position or condition
The possibility of something happening or some quality that somebody/something has

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extraordinary

US /ɪkˈstrɔ:rdəneri/

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UK /ɪkˈstrɔ:dnri/

adjective
Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
Extremely impressive or amazing.
Beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly exceptional; surpassing the usual.
Additional to or different from what is usual or regular.
Very unusual or remarkable.

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compliment

US /ˈkɑmpləmənt/

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UK /'kɒmplɪmənt/

verb
To express praise or admiration to (someone).
To say someone looks nice, plays well, etc.

noun
A formal expression of respect or admiration.
A remark that expresses approval or admiration.
Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.

other
Express polite praise or admiration to.

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permanent

US /ˈpɚmənənt/

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UK /'pɜ:mənənt/

adjective
Lasting forever; not temporary or changing
Existing or intended to exist for a long or unlimited period
Remaining in the same state or condition.
Remaining in the same state or condition.
Intended to last or remain for an unlimited period
Lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely
Designed to remain in a particular place or state for a long time.
Continuing or intended to continue without significant change.

noun
A person who is a permanent employee.
A chemical treatment to create lasting curls or waves in the hair.

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character

US /ˈkærəktɚ/

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UK /'kærəktə(r)/

noun
Person in a story, movie or play
The distinctive nature or features of something.
The quality of being individual in a marked way.
An interesting or unusual person.
Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
Your personality or nature
A person or other being in a narrative.
Person who is interesting in amusing way
The mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual
The quality of being individual in a marked way
A person or other being in a narrative
A printed or written letter or symbol

other
The distinctive nature or features of something
The distinctive nature or features of something.
The mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.

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general

US /ˈdʒɛnərəl/

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UK /'dʒenrəl/

noun
A broad field of study or knowledge.
A high-ranking officer in the army, air force, or marine corps.
The public; the population at large.
Top ranked officer in the army

adjective
Widespread, normal or usual
Having the rank of general; chief or principal.
Not detailed or specific; vague.
Relating to all the people or things in a group; overall.
Applicable or occurring in most situations or to most people.

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manifest

US /ˈmænəˌfɛst/

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UK /'mænɪfest/

other
Become apparent or visible.

noun
List of cargo on a ship
A document listing a ship's cargo, passengers, and crew.

other
Display or show (a quality or feeling) by one's acts or appearance; demonstrate.
To bring into reality by focusing on it intently.

adjective
Clear or obvious to the eye or mind.

verb
To express or show clearly

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approximately

US /əˈprɑksəmɪtlɪ/

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UK /əˈprɒksɪmətli/

adverb
Around; nearly; almost; about (a number)

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measure

US /ˈmɛʒɚ/

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UK /ˈmeʒə(r)/

noun
Plan to achieve a desired result
A plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose.
A certain amount or degree of something.
A division of time in music, usually consisting of a fixed number of beats.
Tool used to calculate the size of something
A standard unit or system used for measuring.

other
To assess or estimate the extent, quantity, or effect of something.
To determine the size, amount, or degree of an object or substance by comparison with a standard unit.

verb
To determine the value or importance of something
To calculate size, weight or temperature of

other
To take actions to achieve a particular purpose.

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victim

US /ˈvɪktɪm/

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UK /ˈvɪktɪm/

noun
Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
Person feeling helpless in times of bad luck
Person who is tricked or made to suffer

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pleasant

US /ˈplɛzənt/

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UK /'pleznt/

adjective
Causing a good feeling
Giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment.
Having an agreeable or attractive personality.

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democracy

US /dɪˈmɑkrəsi/

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UK /dɪ'mɒkrəsɪ/

noun
System of government in which everyone is equal

other
A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
Principles of social equality and respect for the individual within a society.

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register

US /ˈrɛdʒɪstɚ/

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UK /'redʒɪstə(r)/

noun
A machine used in shops for calculating and recording the amount of money received from sales.
A variety of a language used for a particular purpose or in a particular social setting.
A mail that is registered.
The range of a voice or instrument.
An official list or record of names, items, or events.
Till; machine used add up things you buy
Range of notes of a person's (singing) voice

other
To send (a letter or parcel) by registered post.
To record or enroll formally.

verb
To record your name on an official list; sign up
To show an amount on a measurement device
(Of feelings) to show or make visible

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rip

US /rɪp/

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UK /rɪp/

verb
To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
To become torn, opened, or split apart forcefully
To cheat or swindle someone.
To remove or take by pulling it forcefully
To tear (something) quickly or forcibly.

noun
A long tear in something, e.g. a piece of cloth
(Computing) A copy of data (especially audio or video) from a CD, DVD, etc., to a computer.
A tear or split in something.
(Slang) A puff of marijuana.
A tear or split in something.

other
(Computing) To copy data (especially audio or video) from a CD, DVD, etc., to a computer.
To tear (something) quickly or forcibly away from something or someone.

abbreviation
Rest in peace (used on gravestones or in obituaries).

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planet

US /ˈplænɪt/

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UK /'plænɪt/

noun
One of the bodies that orbit the sun
A celestial body that has influence on people's lives, according to astrology.
A celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star.
The earth.
A different world or sphere of existence.
In astrology, one of the celestial bodies (excluding the sun and moon) that are believed to influence human affairs.

other
The world.

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risk

US /rɪsk/

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UK /rɪsk/

noun
Actions that cause potential problems

verb
To do something potentially dangerous or foolish

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sneaky

US /ˈsniki/

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UK /ˈsni:ki/

adjective
Deceptive and underhand

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break

US /brek/

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UK /breɪk/

verb
To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
To form a crack in something
To burst or become damaged
To end a relationship
To escape from a place such as a jail
To train a wild animal e.g. a horse
To separate into pieces by force, or by dropping
To act against a law, rule, or promise
To become known suddenly, as in the news
To not do what you promised e.g. not keep promises
To solve a crime, or answer a problem
To stop functioning properly
To suddenly start, open or commence
To change in pitch suddenly, as in a voice
To fall on the shore, as in waves
To begin or change suddenly; the dawn or weather
To defeat by causing the person to lose their will

noun
Time you stop an activity before continuing
End of a relationship
An escape from a place such as a jail
(Lucky) advantage or benefit from something
A lucky opportunity.
A pause in activity; a rest.
Find a solution or answer to a problem or crime
Change in the weather

other
To stop functioning.
To enter a building illegally, typically by force.
To start suddenly.
To escape.
To become known; to be revealed.
To interrupt an activity for a rest.
To separate into pieces; to fracture or shatter.

other
To put an end to.
To reveal or disclose (news or information).
To separate into pieces; to fracture or shatter.
To fail to observe the terms of (a law, promise, or agreement).

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click

US /klɪk/

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UK /klɪk/

verb
To work well with someone or something
To press a computer mouse
To make a short, slight, and sharp sound

other
To like each other immediately.
To suddenly understand something.

noun
The sound a computer mouse makes when you press it
A photograph.
A short, slight, and sharp sound
A single instance of a clicking sound or action.

other
To select something on a computer screen by pressing a button on a mouse.

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magnitude

US /ˈmæɡnɪˌtud, -ˌtjud/

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UK /ˈmægnɪtju:d/

noun
Number representing force of an earthquake
Size or importance
Number representing the brightness of a star

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treasure

US /ˈtrɛʒɚ/

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UK /'treʒə(r)/

other
To regard or treat as precious.
To regard or treat as precious or valuable.

noun
A collection of valuable or delightful things.
Valuable things collected, and often hidden
Someone or something that is worth a lot
A valuable or precious object.

verb
To value something you keep very much
To take great care of because you love/value it

other
Valuable or precious possessions.

other
Something considered special and valuable.
Valuable things, such as money, jewels, or gold, that are hidden or kept in a safe place.
Valuable objects, especially gold, silver, or jewels.

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expose

US /ɪkˈspoʊz/

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UK /ɪk'spəʊz/

verb
To make visible, without covering or protection
To allow light through a cameras lens onto film
To be talked about in the media
To reveal something that is hidden or secret.
To make a secret known to the public
To experience something, often a harmful thing

noun
News article revealing secret information

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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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energy

US /ˈɛnədʒi/

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UK /'enədʒɪ/

noun
Physical or mental strength

other
Power or capacity applied to perform a task in computing.
Resources used for power, fuel, etc., especially in economic terms.
Enthusiasm and determination.
The capacity to do work.
The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.
The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.

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limit

US /ˈlɪmɪt/

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UK /'lɪmɪt/

noun
A line or edge marking the boundary of an area.
Point beyond which it is not possible to go
The value that a function approaches as the input approaches some value.
The greatest amount of something that is allowed or possible.
A point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend.

verb
To stop or prevent an increase past a point

other
To set a restriction on.

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desert

US /ˈdɛzət/

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UK /'dezət/

verb
To leave a place for ever; abandon
To leave when one is needed or expected to stay

other
To abandon (a person, cause, or organization) in a way considered disloyal or treacherous.

noun
A dry, barren area of land, typically sandy and with little or no vegetation.
Bare area of land, often with few plants and water
A punishment or reward that is deserved.

other
To illegally leave the armed forces.
(of a soldier) to leave the armed forces without permission and with the intention of not returning.

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polish

US /ˈpɑlɪʃ/

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UK /'pɒlɪʃ/

other
To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it

noun
Act of making something clean and shiny
A cream used to make shoes etc. shiny
Quality or style showing great skill or refinement
A shine on a surface

other
To improve, refine, or perfect something.
To make the surface of something smooth and shiny by rubbing it.

other
The West Slavic language of Poland.
A substance used to make something shiny.

adjective
Relating to Poland, its people, or their language.

verb
To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it
To improve by practicing or working on it

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support

US /səˈpɔrt, -ˈport/

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UK /səˈpɔ:t/

noun
Assistance or advice given to someone
Evidence that helps prove something is true
A thing to hold up or prevent from falling down

verb
To give assistance or advice to someone
To help prove or show that something is true
To hold up or prevent from falling down

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piece

US /pis/

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UK /pi:s/

noun
A counter in a board game
A portion or part of something.
A separate or limited portion of something.
A work of art, music, or literature.
A playing piece in a game, such as chess.
A fragment or part of something.
A musical composition.
Small part of something larger

verb
To put items together to assemble something

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natural

US /ˈnætʃərəl, ˈnætʃrəl/

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UK /ˈnætʃərəl/

adjective
Appearing or existing in nature; not artificial or imitation.
Without affectation or artificiality; genuine.
Existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind.
Normal; as might be expected.
Not artificial or synthetic; genuine.
Having an innate skill or talent.
In accordance with what is normal or logical.
Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
Existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind.
Not made by humans; without human intervention
Having an innate skill or talent.

noun
A musical note that is neither sharp nor flat.
A person with an innate ability or talent.

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active

US /ˈæktɪv/

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UK /ˈæktɪv/

adjective
Moving around a lot or doing many things
Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits.
(of a verb or construction) expressing that the subject performs the action denoted by the verb.
Involving or engaged in activity; participating.

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cell

US /sɛl/

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UK /sel/

noun
Smallest unit of living things in biology
Group of people - often from a secret organization
Prisoner's room in a jail
Shortened form of 'cellphone'

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set

US /sɛt/

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UK /set/

verb
To put something in a particular place or position.
To fix or direct one's mind or attention on something.
To put a broken bone into the correct position for healing.
To put a broken bone into the correct position for healing.
To make a clock state or ring at a particular time
To decide upon or choose something
To start a journey or activity.
To make something ready for use (e.g. table)
To establish or decide on something.
To decide on a price for something
To become hard (of glue, concrete etc.)
To become firm or hard.
To be located in a specific place or time
To put words to music.
To prepare something for use.
To arrange type for printing.
To put (e.g. a vase) down carefully in a place
To put someone in a certain condition or state
(Of the sun) to go lower than the horizon

noun
A determined or resolute attitude.
Complete group of something
Place where a television show or movie is filmed
The scenery and props used for a play or film.
A television receiver.
Group of games in a tennis match
Device that receives radio or television signals

adjective
Prepared for something; ready
Fixed; not able to be changed.

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palace

US /ˈpælɪs/

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UK /ˈpæləs/

noun
Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
A grand and stately building used for official purposes.
The center of government or royal power.
The official residence of a king, queen, president, or other high-ranking ruler or dignitary.

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ideal

US /aɪˈdiəl, aɪˈdil/

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UK /aɪˈdi:əl/

adjective
Exactly right; could not be better
Which is thought of as being perfect

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attic

US /ˈætɪk/

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UK /ˈætɪk/

noun
Room at the top of a house just below the roof

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obey

US /oˈbe/

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UK /əˈbeɪ/

verb
To do what someone or something commands you to do

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compose

US /kəmˈpoʊz/

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UK /kəmˈpəʊz/

verb
To calm yourself after being angry or upset
To write an essay, article, poem, music etc.
To form something from a series of parts
To come together to form or make e.g. music
To structure a picture or image to make an effect

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rupture

US /ˈrʌptʃɚ/

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UK /'rʌptʃə(r)/

noun
A break or burst.
A sudden break or interruption of friendly relations.
A breach or break in an organ or tissue.
A crack or break in something
Medical tear or break in something, e.g. a muscle

other
To break or burst suddenly.

other
To break or burst suddenly.
To suffer a rupture of (a body part).

verb
To (cause to) burst or break
Medical to tear or break

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plasma

US /ˈplæzmə/

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UK /ˈplæzmə/

noun
(in biology) the colorless fluid part of blood, lymph, or milk, in which corpuscles or fat globules are suspended.
Substance in which the blood cells are carried
Gas-like substance with little electric charge
(in physics) an ionized gas consisting of positive ions and free electrons.

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