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abandon[əˈbændən]
verb

“The sailors had to abandon the ship during the heavy storm.”

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aberration[ˌabəˈrāSH(ə)n]
noun

“The sudden drop in the stock market was an aberration that surprised investors.”

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Abstract
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Accelerate[əkˈseləreɪt]
verb

“The car began to accelerate as it entered the highway.”

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Accommodation[əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃn]
noun

“We need to book our accommodation before the peak season.”

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Accomplish[əˈkʌmplɪʃ]
verb

“You can accomplish anything with hard work and dedication.”

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accumulate[əˈkjuːmjəleɪt]
verb

“Dust tends to accumulate quickly in rooms that are not used.”

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Acquaintance[uh-KWAYN-tuhns]
noun

“He is a business acquaintance of mine.”

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aesthetic
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aesthetics
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although
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Ambiguous[æmˈbɪɡjuəs]
Adjective

“The ending of the movie was intentionally ambiguous.”

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Ambitious[æmˈbɪʃ.əs]
adjective

“The ambitious student aims to become a neurosurgeon.”

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Amiable[ˈeɪmiəbl]
adjective

“She is an amiable person who gets along with everyone in the office.”

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Ancient['eɪnʃənt]
adjective

“We visited the ancient ruins in Greece.”

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answer(answer)[ˈænsər]
verb

“He answered all the questions correctly.”

Also means
  1. to respond to a question or request
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Antibiotic[ˌæntibaɪˈɒtɪk]
noun

“The doctor gave her a strong antibiotic.”

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anxious
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apple[ˈæp.əl]
noun

“I like to eat an apple.”

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Apprehensive[ˌæprɪˈhensɪv]
adjective

“She felt apprehensive about moving to a completely unfamiliar city.”

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Apprenticeship[əˈprentɪsʃɪp]
noun

“He entered an apprenticeship to learn the art of woodworking.”

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Apron[ˈeɪprən]
noun

“Put on an apron before you start baking to keep your clothes clean.”

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arrogant[ˈærəɡənt]
adjective

“His arrogant attitude made it difficult to collaborate on the project.”

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ask(ask)[æsk]
verb

“She asked for directions to the museum.”

Also means
  1. to request information or an answer to a question
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assemble[əˈsɛmbəl]
verb

“We need to assemble the new bookshelf before the guests arrive.”

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Asset
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Attic[ˈæt.ɪk]
noun

“We converted the attic into a quiet home office.”

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avant-garde
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Avocado[ˌɑː.vəˈkɑː.doʊ]
noun

“I like to add slices of fresh avocado to my salad.”

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Backpack[ˈbækˌpæk]
noun

“I need to pack my backpack for the hiking trip.”

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Balcony[ˈbælkəni]
noun

“We sat on the balcony and watched the sunset.”

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Balloon[bəˈluːn]
noun

“She tied a red balloon to the mailbox for the party.”

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Banquet[ˈbæŋ.kwɪt]
noun

“A grand banquet was held in the hall to honor the local volunteers.”

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Basement[ˈbeɪsmənt]
noun

“We store all our holiday decorations in the basement.”

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basketball
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because
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Beige[beɪʒ]
adjective

“She bought a beige coat that matches everything.”

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believe(believe)[bɪˈliːv]
verb

“She believes in the power of positive thinking.”

Also means
  1. to accept something as true
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