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a or an>>

[(1) one; (2) any; (3) each]>>

Would you give me a sheet of paper? (1)>>

A triangle has three sides. (2)>>

He comes to see his grandmother once a week. (3)>>

> >

able>>

[having the power to do something]>>

Are you able to speak English?>>

> >

about >>

[(1) almost; (2) of or having a relation to]>>

He completed about half of his work. (1)>>

We talk about the weather. (2)>>

> >

above>>

[at a higher place]>>

His head was above the water. >>

> >

accept >>

[to agree to receive]>>

Please accept my thanks.>>

> >

accident >>

[(1) something that happens by chance or mistake; (2) an unplanned event]>>

She was injured in the accident. (1)>>

We met again by accident after seventeen years had passed. (2)>>

> >

accuse >>

[(1) to say a person is responsible for an act or crime; (2) to make a statement against someone]>>

Her friend accused her of breaking his heart. (1)>>

The lawyer accused the suspect of lying. (2)>>

> >

across >>

[(1) from side to side; (2) to the other side]>>

The box was ten centimeters across. (1)>>

The dog ran across the road. (2)>>

> >

act >>

[to do something]>>

He acted immediately to stop the fight.>>

> >

activist>>

[one who seeks change through action]>>

The activist worked hard to change the law.>>

> >

actor>>

[someone acting in a play or show]>>

That actor frightened me.>>

> >

add>>

[(1) to put (something) with another to make it larger; (2) to say more]>>

Please add my name to the list. (1)>>

She told him to leave, but added that she would like to see him again. (2)>>

> >

administration>>

[the executive part of a government, usually headed by a president or prime minister]>>

The new administration starts work in January.>>

> >

admit >>

[(1) to accept; (2) to express one's guilt or responsibility]>>

When was the country admitted to the United Nations? (1)>>

He admitted that what he did was wrong. (2)>>

> >

adult>>

[a grown person]>>

Only an adult can sign the document.>>

> >

advise>>

[to help with information, knowledge or ideas in making a decision]>>

Did you advise him to leave?>>

> >

affect >>

[(1)to influence；(2)to produce an effect on]>>

A lack of sleep affected the singer's performance. (1)>>

Mr. Nutley's belief in my talent greatly affected my life. (2) >>

> >

afraid>>

[feeling fear]>>

I am afraid of guns.>>

> >

after>>

[(1)later; (2)behind]>>

She arrived after the lesson started. (1)>>

In the alphabet, B is after A. (2)>>

> >

again>>

[(1) another time; (2) as before]>>

Sam played the song again. (1)>>

I found my book in the same place again. (2)>>

> >

against>>

[(1) opposed to; (2) not agreeing with something] >>

They marched against the war. (1)>>

He agreed to most of the plan, but was against starting it now. (2)>>

> >

age>>

[how old a person or thing is]>>

The legal age for voting is eighteen.>>

> >

agency >>

[an organization that is part of a larger group]>>

UNICEF is an agency of the United Nations.>>

> >

aggression>>

[(1) an attack against a person or country; (2) the violation of a country's borders]>>

The surprise attack was an act of aggression. (1)>>

The country committed aggression when it crossed the border of the other country. (2)>>

> >

ago>>

[(1) of time past; (2) before now]>>

He was my friend long ago. (1)>>

I saw her two years ago. (2)>>

> >

agree>>

[(1) to have the same belief as someone; (2) to be willing to do something]>>

We agree about politics. (1)>>

Both sides agree to meet again next week. (2)>>

> >

agriculture>>

[farming]>>

John studied agriculture because he wanted to be a farmer.>>

> >

aid>>

[(1) to help; (2) to support; (3) help, assistance]>>

He offered to aid the victims of the fire. (1)>>

Did you give money to aid the Democratic or the Republican candidate? (2)>>

Congress voted to provide aid to the flood victims. (3)>>

> >

> >

aim>>

[(1) to point a gun at; (2) a goal or purpose]>>

You cannot hit the target if you do not aim the gun. (1)>>

The aim of the reformers is to improve government. (2)>>

> >

air>>

[the mixture of gases around the earth, mostly nitrogen and oxygen, that we breathe]>>

The air is clean in the mountains.>>

> >

air force>>

[a military organization using airplanes]>>

The air force wants more airplanes and missiles.>>

> >

airplane>>

[a vehicle with wings that flies]>>

I flew home on an airplane.>>

> >

airport>>

[a place where airplanes take off and land]>>

The airplane landed at the airport in Washington.>>

> >

album>>

[a collection of recorded music]>>

He recorded the song from an old record album.>>

> >

alcohol>>

[a strong, colorless liquid, usually made from grain, used as a drug or in industrial products]>>

The man fell because he drank too much alcohol.>>

> >

alive>>

[(1) having life; (2) not dead]>>

The flowers become alive in the spring. (1)>>

The accident victim was seriously injured but is still alive. (2)>>

> >

all>>

[(1) everything; (2) everyone; (3) the complete amount]>>

She ate all that she wanted. (1)>>

All were invited to speak on the proposal. (2)>>

She spent all her money for a new car. (3)>>

> >

ally >>

[a nation or person joined with another for a special purpose]>>

Britain is a military ally of the United States.>>

> >

almost>>

[a little less than completely]>>

My dog is almost five years old.>>

> >

alone>>

[separated from others]>>

Some people enjoy eating alone.>>

> >

along>>

[near or on]>>

We walked along the road.>>

> >

already>>

[(1) before now; (2) even now]>>

She was already there when we arrived. (1)>>

It is already too late to take the train. (2)>>

> >

also>>

[(1) added to; (2) too]>>

Please bring me the fish dinner and coffee, and also some water. (1)>>

She said she also wanted to go home. (2)>>

> >

although>>

[even if it is true that]>>

Although he was tired, he kept walking.>>

> >

always>>

[(1) at all times; (2) every time]>>

This street is always busy. (1)>>

We always study together. (2)>>

> >

ambassador >>

[a nation's highest diplomatic representative (to another government)]>>

Foreign ambassadors live in the capital city.>>

> >

amend>>

[to add to or to change (a proposal or law)]>>

The committee refused to amend its proposal.>>

> >

ammunition>>

[the bullets or shells fired from guns]>>

They could not fight without ammunition.>>

> >

among>>

[in or part of (a group)]>>

She was among the students who left the school. >>

> >

amount>>

[the number, size or weight of anything]>>

The doctor gave him only a small amount of medicine.>>

> >

anarchy>>

[(1) a lack of order; (2) lawlessness]>>

The peaceful protests blocked the streets and produced anarchy. (1)>>

Anarchy resulted when the city could not stop the riots. (2)>>

> >

ancestor>>

[a family member from the past]>>

My ancestors came from Switzerland in 1742.>>

> >

ancient>>

[(1) very old; (2) long ago]>>

Scientists discovered the ancient knife in a cave. (1)>>

They read the Iliad while studying ancient Greece. (2)>>

> >

and >>

[(1) also; (2) in addition to; (3) with]>>

My dog likes to run and jump. (1)>>

Five and three equal eight. (2)>>

Do you like rice and black beans? (3)>>

> >

anger>>

[a strong emotion against someone or something]>>

The protester's voice was full of anger.>>

> >

animal>>

[a living creature that moves, such as a dog or cat]>>

The kangaroo is a strange animal.>>

> >

anniversary>>

[a yearly celebration or observance of an event that happened in the past]>>

When is your wedding anniversary?>>

> >

announce>>

[(1) to make known publicly; (2) to declare officially]>>

Who announced the VOA news last night? (1)>>

The president announced a tax cut. (2)>>

> >

another>>

[(1) one more;（2）a different one]>>

May I have another kiss? (1)>>

Let's do this another way. (2)>>

> >

answer>>

[(1) a statement produced by a question; (2) to make a statement after being asked a question]>>

That was my final answer. (1)>>

She answered the question with a smile. (2)>>

> >

any>>

[one or more of no special kind]>>

I do not have any plans to leave town.>>

> >

apologize>>

[to express regret for a mistake or accident for which one accepts responsibility]>>

Do not apologize for someone else's mistake.>>

> >

appeal>>

[(1) to take to a higher court, person or group for a decision; (2) to call on somebody for help]>>

I have appealed the decision to a higher court. (1)>>

The aid organization appealed for more food and water for flood victims. (2)>>

> >

appear>>

[(1) to show oneself; (2) to come into sight; (3) to seem]>>

The actor appeared on television for the first time. (1)>>

The ship appeared as the fog lifted. (2)>>

The farmer appeared to be very tired. (3)>>

> >

appoint>>

[(1) to name; (2) to choose]>>

The owner appointed John to head the new business. (1)>>

The president can appoint a judge to the new court. (2)>>

> >

approve>>

[(1) to agree with; (2) to agree to support]>>

The bank approved my loan. (1)>>

I approve of your proposal. (2)>>

> >

archeology>>

[the scientific study of past human life and activities]>>

He studied archeology in college.>>

> >

area>>

[any place or part of it]>>

My friend lives in this area.>>

> >

argue>>

[(1) to offer reasons for or against something; (2) to dispute; (3) to disagree]>>

The President argued for more aid to schools. (1)>>

They argued all day but could not find agreement. (2)>>

George and Al love to argue about politics. (3)>>

> >

arms>>

[(1) military equipment; (2) weapons]>>

The rebels got most of their arms by taking them from soldiers. (1)>>

We are very concerned about the spread of nuclear arms. (2)>>

> >

army>>

[military ground forces]>>

The army fights on the ground.>>

> >

around>>

[on every side (of)]>>

She drove around in her new car.>>

> >

arrest>>

[(1) to seize a person for legal action; (2) to take as a prisoner]>>

The judge ordered police to arrest him because he refused to come to court. (1)>>

The police arrested the violent demonstrators. (2)>>

> >

arrive>>

[to come to a place, especially at the end of a trip]>>

The president arrived in Tokyo for an official visit.>>

> >

art>>

[expressions or creations by humans, such as paintings, music, writing or statues]>>

Much of the art included paintings stolen during World War II.>>

> >

artillery>>

[big guns]>>

Artillery destroyed most of the buildings in the town.>>

> >

as>>

[(1) equally; (2) when; (3) while]>>

The wild fire spread as fast as the wind behind it. (1)>>

As he heard the gunshot, he looked at his watch and saw it was almost five o'clock. (2) >>

He watched the animal as it ran across the field. (3)>>

> >

ash >>

[the part left after something burns]>>

Only ashes were left when the fire passed.>>

> >

ask>>

[(1) to question; (2) to say something is wanted]>>

We ask the teacher questions every day. (1)>>

The candidate asked the people for their votes. (2)>>

> >

assist>>

[to help]>>

The doctor asked the medical student to assist him.>>

> >

astronaut>>

[a person who travels in space]>>

Astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon.>>

> >

astronomy>>

[the scientific study of stars and the universe]>>

I study astronomy because I like to look at stars.>>

> >

asylum>>

[political protection given by a government to a person from another country]>>

The refugee asked for political asylum.>>

> >

at>>

[(1) in or near; (2) where; (3) when]>>

She saw the bear at the edge of the forest. (1)>>

Look at the bear. (2)>>

We must go home at noon. (3)>>

> >

atmosphere>>

[the gases surrounding any star or planet]>>

The atmosphere of Venus is mostly water and carbon dioxide.>>

> >

attach>>

[(1) to tie together; (2) to connect]>>

Please attach this name card to your coat. (1)>>

He attached himself to our group. (2)>>

> >

attack>>

[(1) a violent attempt to damage, injure or kill; (2) to start a fight] >>

The war started with a rebel attack on government troops at Charleston, South Carolina. (1)>>

Several men attacked him on the street. (2)>>

> >

attempt>>

[(1) to work toward something; (2) to try; (3) to make an effort]>>

He attempted to change his life one step at a time. (1)>>

Do not attempt to drive through the flood waters. (2)>>

You will never write your book if you do not attempt it. (3)>>

> >

attend>>

[to be present at]>>

The president will attend the meeting.>>

> >

automobile>>

[(1) a vehicle with wheels used to carry people; (2) a car]>>

Is a bus an automobile? (1)>>

Who invented the automobile? (2)>>

> >

autumn>>

[the time of the year between summer and winter]>>

The trees of autumn are bright red and yellow.>>

> >

average>>

[(1) something (a number) representing the middle; (2) common; (3) normal]>>

The average of daily high temperatures in Washington in January is zero degrees, Celsius. (1)>>

The average amount spent for lunch was two dollars. (2)>>

John is an average student. (3)>>

> >

avoid>>

[to stay away from]>>

Avoid meat and milk products to prevent a heart attack.>>

> >

awake>>

[not sleeping]>>

The storm kept everyone awake for hours.>>

> >

award>>

[an honor or prize for an act or service]>>

Last night, we saw the movie that won the best picture award.>>

> >

away>>

[not near]>>

The old man came from far away, but his home is here now. >>

一

>>

baby>>

[a newly born creature]>>

Mary had a baby last night.>>

> >

back>>

[(1) the part behind the front; (2) the other way from forward]>>

The writer's picture is on the back of the book. (1)>>

She stopped walking away and looked back at me. (2)>>

> >

bad>>

[(1) wrong; (2) acting against the law; (3) not good]>>

Bill made a bad decision. (1)>>

The prisoner was a bad man for most of his life. (2)>>

The water was dirty and had a bad taste. (3)>>

> >

balance>>

[to make two sides or forces equal]>>

I balanced my budget by not spending more than I earned.>>

> >

ball>>

[something round]>>

The earth is shaped like a ball.>>

> >

balloon>>

[a device of strong, light material that rises when filled with gas lighter than air]>>

Many hot air balloons race in New Mexico each year.>>

> >

ballot>>

[a piece of paper used for voting]>>

I was asked to count the ballots and announce the winner.>>

> >

ban>>

[(1) to not permit; (2) to stop; (3) an official restriction]>>

Running is banned at our swimming pool. (1)>>

The curfew bans all night time travel. (2)>>

The protestors called for a ban on smoking in public buildings. (3)>>

> >

bank>>

[an organization that keeps and lends money]>>

The man said he robbed banks because that is where the money is.>>

> >

bar>>

[to prevent or block]>>

He was barred from competing in the games because he used illegal drugs.>>

> >

barrier>>

[anything that blocks or makes an action difficult]>>

The voting rights law removes most racial barriers to voting.>>

> >

base>>

[(1) a military center; (2) to establish as a fact] >>

My brother is at a military training base. (1)>>

Her research was based on experiments. (2)>>

> >

battle>>

[a fight between opposing armed forces]>>

Southern forces won the battle but lost the war.>>

> >

be>>

[(1) to live; (2) to happen; (3) to exist]>>

The man is very sick and will not be here much longer. (1)>>

The wedding will be soon. (2)>>

Washington, D.C., has been the capital for 200 years. (3)>>

> >

beat >>

[to hit again and again]>>

The prison guards denied they beat the prisoner.>>

> >

beauty>>

[that which pleases the eye, ear or spirit]>>

All fell silent at the beauty of the mountains.>>

> >

because>>

[for the reason that] >>

He left because he was sick.>>

> >

become>>

[to come to be]>>

When did he become sick?>>

> >

bed>>

[a sleeping place]>>

The bed was so hard that I could not sleep.>>

> >

before>>

[earlier]>>

Bill ate before he went to work.    >>

> >

begin>>

[(1) to do the first part of an action; (2) to start]>>

He began to laugh when he saw me. (1)>>

A long walk begins with one step. (2) >>

> >

behind>>

[(1) at the back of; (2) in back of]>>

Our fastest runner was far behind the leader. (1)>>

I live behind that hill. (2)>>

> >

believe>>

[(1) to think; (2) to feel sure of; (3) to accept as true; (4) to trust]>>

I believe it may rain tonight. (1)>>

Jim believes his friend is a good writer. (2)>>

The lawyer believed the suspect's statement. (3)>>

We believe in God. (4) >>

> >

bell>>

[an instrument that makes a musical sound]>>

Jim says he likes the sound of a church bell.>>

> >

belong>>

[(1) to be owned by; (2) to be a member of]>>

That book belongs to my sister. (1)>>

My brother belongs to the Boy Scouts. (2)>>

> >

below>>

[lower than]>>

The temperature outside is below freezing.>>

> >

best>>

[the most good]>>

All of our singers are good but Lisa is best.>>

> >

betray>>

[(1) to turn against; (2) to be false to]>>

The spy betrayed his country. (1)>>

The boy betrayed his mother's trust in him. (2)>>

> >

better>>

[more good than]>>

Zach is a better baseball player than Al.>>

> >

between>>

[(1) in the space or time that separates; (2) from one to the other]>>

I would like to meet with you between two and three o'clock. (1)>>

Secret talks between the two nations produced an agreement. (2)>>

> >

big>>

[(1) of great size; (2) not small]>>

Texas is a big state. (1)>>

Melissa was a big baby. (2)>>

> >

bill>>

[a legislative proposal]>>

To become law, a bill must be approved by both houses of Congress and signed by the President.>>

> >

biology>>

[the scientific study of life or living things in all their forms]>>

My school requires one year of study each of biology, physics and chemistry.>>

> >

bird>>

[a creature that flies]>>

I watched the bird fly away until I could no longer see it.>>

> >

bite>>

[to cut with the teeth]>>

My dog sounds aggressive but he will not bite you.>>

> >

black>>

[(1) dark; (2) having the color like that of the night sky]>>

I first saw him on a black and stormy night. (1)>>

The doctor arrived in a big black car. (2)>>

> >

blame>>

[(1) to accuse; (2) to hold responsible]>>

The police blamed him for the crime. (1)>>

Don't blame me for your bad decision. (2)>>

> >

blanket>>

[a cloth cover used to keep warm]>>

The flood refugees needed food and warm blankets.>>

> >

bleed>>

[to lose blood]>>

Do you know how to stop your nose from bleeding?>>

> >

blind>>

[not able to see]>>

Being blind did not keep him from becoming a famous singer.>>

> >

block>>

[(1) to stop something from being done; (2) to prevent movement]>>

He blocked any attempt to become friends. (1)>>

A truck accident blocked the road for an hour. (2)>>

> >

blood>>

[red fluid in the body]>>

A blood test is usually part of a yearly medical examination.>>

> >

blow>>

[to move with force, as in air]>>

The wind blows the autumn leaves.>>

> >

blue>>

[having the color like that of a clear sky]>>

My son has blue eyes.>>

> >

boat>>

[something built to travel on water that carries people or goods]>>

I like to fish from a boat.>>

> >

body>>

[(1) all of a person or animal; (2) the remains of a person or animal]>>

Exercise can improve anyone's body. (1)>>

Police found five bodies buried beneath the house. (2)>>

> >

boil>>

[to heat a liquid until it becomes very hot]>>

Boil one cup of water, add frozen vegetables and cook for five minutes. >>

> >

bomb>>

[(1) a device that explodes with great force; (2) to attack or destroy with bombs]>>

The bomb exploded outside the building. (1)>>

The warplanes bombed enemy missile launchers. (2)>>

> >

bone>>

[the hard material in the body]>>

The girl broke a bone in her wrist when she fell.>>

> >

book>>

[a long written work for reading]>>

The professor has written six books about East Asia.>>

> >

border>>

[a dividing line between nations]>>

Many new factories have been built across the border in Mexico.>>

> >

 (be) born>>

[(1) to come to life; (2) to come into existence]>>

When were you born? (1)>>

The American Revolution was born in Massachusetts. (2)>>

> >

borrow>>

[to take as a loan]>>

The bank refused to let me borrow any more money.>>

> >

both>>

[not just one of two, but the two together]>>

Both of us were educated at the University of Virginia.>>

> >

bottle>>

[a container, usually made of glass, to hold liquid]>>

He drank the last bottle of water.>>

> >

bottom>>

[the lowest part of something]>>

The damaged submarine is still at the bottom of the ocean.>>

> >

box>>

[something to put things into]>>

Put the old books in that box.>>

> >

boy>>

[a young male person]>>

The boys played together after school.>>

> >

boycott>>

[to refuse to take part in or deal with]>>

The farm workers union called for a boycott of vegetables picked by foreign workers.>>

> >

brain>>

[the control center of thought, emotions and body activity of all creatures]>>

Scientists continue to discover new information about the chemistry of the brain.>>

> >

brave>>

[having no fear]>>

Leaving home was a brave decision.>>

> >

bread>>

[a food made from grain]>>

We have bread at every meal.>>

> >

break>>

[(1) to divide into parts by force; (2) to destroy]>>

The glass broke into many pieces. (1)>>

Years of hard work broke his health, but it did not break his spirit. (2)>>

> >

breathe>>

[to take air into the body and let it out again]>>

Breathe deeply before you begin your speech.>>

> >

bridge>>

[a structure built over a waterway, valley or road so people and vehicles can cross from one side to the other]>>

The city needs a new bridge across the river. >>

> >

brief>>

[(1) short; (2) not long]>>

Many people wish to speak, so please keep your comments brief. (1)>>

The car slowed down briefly, then speeded up. (2)>>

> >

bright>>

[(1) giving much light; (2) strong and clear in color]>>

Bright sunlight hurts my eyes. (1)>>

The new grass is bright green. (2)>>

> >

bring>>

[to come with something]>>

Sam will bring Tracy to the party.>>

> >

broadcast>>

[(1) to send information, stories or music by radio or television; (2) a radio or television program]>>

VOA broadcasts the news in Special English. (1) >>

The Special English broadcast can be heard almost everywhere. (2)>>

> >

brother>>

[a male with the same father or mother as another person]>>

I have three brothers, but no sisters.>>

> >

brown>>

[having the color like that of coffee]>>

Richard has brown hair and brown eyes.>>

> >

budget>>

[a spending plan]>>

Congress decided to add money to the education budget. >>

> >

build>>

[to join materials together to make something]>>

Tim plans to build a house for his dog.>>

> >

building>>

[anything built for use as a house, factory, office, school, store or place of entertainment]>>

My office is in that building next to the hotel.>>

> >

bullet>>

[a small piece of metal shot from a gun]>>

The bullet hit the exact center of the target.>>

> >

burn>>

[(1) to be on fire; (2) to destroy or damage by fire]>>

The candles burned brightly enough for me to read the book. (1)>>

The wildfire burned much of the forest. (2)>>

> >

burst>>

[to break open suddenly]>>

The dam burst and sent a wall of water rushing down the valley. >>

> >

bury>>

[to put into the ground and cover with earth]>>

Where do you think they buried the treasure?>>

> >

bus>>

[a public vehicle to carry people]>>

Ride the A-17 bus to 4th and Independence Avenue.>>

> >

business>>

[(1) one's work; (2) buying and selling to earn money; (3) trade]>>

My business is writing radio programs. (1)>>

The Internet is creating many new markets for business. (2)>>

I have done business with that company for many years. (3)>>

> >

busy>>

[(1) doing something; (2) very active]>>

Are you busy now? (1)>>

George was very busy this morning with an emergency case. (2)>>

> >

but>>

[(1) however; (2) other than; (3) yet]>>

She knew who called but I did not know. (1)>>

The boy ate nothing but candy. (2)>>

Jean was tired but she could not get to sleep. (3)>>

> >

buy>>

[to get by paying something, usually money]>>

Where did Lila buy those great clothes? >>

> >

by>>

[(1) near; at; (2) next to; (3) from ; (4) not later than] >>

Please sit here by me. (1)>>

They walked by the river. (2)>>

They performed a play by William Shakespeare. (3)>>

Her mother said that she had to be home by midnight. (4)>>

>>

cabinet>>

[a group of ministers that helps lead a government]>>

The President meets every week with his cabinet.>>

> >

call>>

[(1) to give a name to ; (2) to ask for or request] >>

I call myself John. (1)>>

They called for an end to the fighting. (2)>>

> >

calm>>

[(1) quiet; (2) peaceful; (3) opposite of tense]>>

The calm crowd waited for the president to speak.>>

The city was calm after two days of rioting.>>

Can you remain calm in a tense situation? (3)>>

> >

camera>>

[a device for taking pictures]>>

Your camera takes very good pictures. >>

> >

camp>>

[a place with temporary housing]>>

The refugee camp provides temporary shelter, food and medical care.>>

> >

campaign>>

[(1) a competition by opposing political candidates seeking support from voters; (2) a connected series of military actions during a war]>>

Presidential campaigns are much too long and cost too much. (1)>>

The Allied campaigns won the war in Europe and Asia. (2)>>

> >

can>>

[(1) to be able to; (2) to have the right to; (3) a container used to hold liquid or food, usually made of metal]>>

The two sides can meet on Tuesday. (1)>>

I can live anywhere I wish in this country because that is my right. (2)>>

I bought three cans of vegetables at the food store. (3) >>

> >

cancel>>

[(1) to end; (2) to stop]>>

Who cancelled the agreement? (1)>>

Mary cancelled her plans to have a party next week. (2)>>

> >

cancer>>

[a disease in which dangerous cells grow quickly and destroy parts of the body]>>

Scientists continue to find better ways to treat many kinds of cancer.>>

> >

candidate>>

[a person who seeks or is nominated for an office or an honor]>>

Each political party has nominated a candidate for president. >>

> >

capital>>

[(1) the official center of a government; (2) the city where a country's government is]>>

The capital of the government is in Washington. (1)>>

Washington is the capital of the United States. (2)>>

> >

capitalism>>

[an economic system in which the production of most goods and services is owned and operated for profit by private citizens or companies]>>

In the United States, capitalism has produced the world's strongest economy.>>

> >

capture>>

[(1) to make a person or animal a prisoner; (2) to seize or take by force; (3) to get control of]>>

Police captured the terrorist before he could explode the bomb. (1)>>

Rebel forces captured the city. (2)>>

Democrats won the election and captured control of Congress. (3)>>

> >

car>>

[(1) a vehicle with wheels used to carry people; (2) an automobile; (3) a part of a train]>>

Electric street cars were replaced with buses many years ago. (1)>>

Fred's and Martha's new car will carry six people. (2)>>

That train has 57 flat cars and 12 box cars. (3)    >>

> >

care>>

[(1) to like; (2) to protect; (3) to feel worry or interest]>>

Jim told Laura that he cared for her and would like to see her again. (1)>>

His mother told him to take care of his younger brother. (2)>>

Would you care if I borrowed your car? (3)>>

> >

careful>>

[(1) acting safely; (2) with much thought]>>

Please be careful when you drive. (1)>>

He was careful to choose exactly the right words. (2)>>

> >

carry>>

[to take something or someone from one place to another]>>

Would you carry this bag for me, please?>>

> >

case (court)>>

[a legal action]>>

The judge will call your case next.>>

> >

case (medical)>>

[an incident of disease]>>

There was only one case of chicken pox at the school.>>

> >

cat>>

[a small animal that often lives with humans]>>

My cat climbed that tree and is afraid to come down.>>

> >

catch>>

[(1) to seize after a chase; (2) to stop and seize with the hands]>>

He runs so fast that no one can catch him. (1)>>

Catch the ball and throw it back to me. (2)>>

> >

cause>>

[(1) to make happen; (2) the thing or person that produces a result]>>

Too much rain caused the flood. (1)>>

The cause of the flood was too much rain. (2)>>

> >

ceasefire>>

[a halt in fighting, usually by agreement]>>

The ceasefire stopped the fighting.>>

> >

celebrate>>

[to honor a person or event with special activities]>>

I think we should have a party to celebrate your birthday.>>

> >

center>>

[(1) the middle of something; (2) the place in the middle; (3) a place that is the main point of an activity]>>

There was a hole in the center of the target. (1)>>

The chair sat at the center of the room. (2)>>

The experts checked the nuclear center for radiation leaks. (3)>>

> >

century>>

[one hundred years]>>

This is the first year of the 21st century.>>

> >

ceremony>>

[an act or series of acts done in a special way established by tradition]>>

The new president took the oath of office at the inaugural ceremony in front of the capitol.>>

> >

chairman>>

[a person leading a meeting or an organized group]>>

The party chairman led the meeting.>>

> >

champion>>

[(1) the best; (2) the winner]>>

John is a champion swimmer. (1)>>

The New York Yankees were the champions of professional baseball in the first year of the new century. (2)>>

> >

chance>>

[a possibility of winning or losing or that something will happen]>>

We have a good chance of getting home before dark. >>

> >

change>>

[(1) to make different; (2) to become different]>>

Will you change your decision? (1)>>

His voice changed last year. (2)>>

> >

charge>>

[(1) to accuse someone of something, usually a crime; (2) a statement in which someone is accused of something]>>

She was charged with stealing a car. (1)>>

The charge was false. (2)>>

> >

chase>>

[to run or go after someone or something]>>

The dog chased the cat around the house.>>

> >

cheat>>

[(1) to get by a trick; (2) to steal from]>>

He cheated on the history examination. (1)>>

The dishonest lawyer became rich by cheating the people that he represented. (2)>>

> >

cheer>>

[to shout approval or praise]>>

The crowd cheered every time their team scored.>>

> >

chemicals>>

[(1) elements found in nature or made by people; (2) substances used in the science of chemistry]>>

Oxygen and hydrogen are the chemicals that form water. (1)>>

Do you read the list of chemicals listed in the foods you eat? (2)>>

> >

> >

chemistry>>

[the scientific study of substances, what they are made of, how they act under different conditions, and how they form other substances]>>

How many years did you study chemistry? >>

> >

chief>>

[(1) the head or leader of a group; (2) leading; (3) most important]>>

Mr. Thompson is the new chief of our tax office. (1)>>

The chief cause of lung cancer is smoking. (2)>>

The chief reason he got the job was his experience with tax issues. (3)>>

> >

child>>

[(1) a baby; (2) a boy or girl]>>

The child was born with the disease. (1)>>

Every child, boy or girl, should have an equal chance to succeed. (2)>>

> >

children>>

[more than one child]>>

Sixty children were chosen to go to a camp in the mountains.>>

> >

choose>>

[to decide between two or more]>>

You may choose one meat and three vegetables from the lunch list.>>

> >

circle>>

[a closed shape that has all its points equally distant from the center, like an "O"]>>

The settlers put their wagons in a circle to defend against the attack.>>

> >

citizen>>

[a person who is a member of a country by birth or by law]>>

Every citizen is expected to vote.>>

> >

city>>

[any important large town]>>

I lived in a small town as a child, but now I live in a city. >>

> >

civilian>>

[not military]>>

Many civilians were killed in the attack on the town.>>

> >

civil rights >>

[the political, economic and social rights given equally to all people of a nation]>>

The law protects the civil rights of all citizens.>>

> >

claim>>

[to say something as a fact]>>

He claimed that his opponent lied about his activities as a student leader.>>

> >

clash>>

[(1) a battle; (2) to fight or oppose]>>

Ten protesters were injured in the clash with police. (1)>>

Angry farmers blocked roads and clashed with soldiers. (2)>>

> >

clean>>

[(1) to make pure; (2) free from dirt or harmful substances]  >>

Please clean your room. (1)>>

Too many people around the world do not have clean water to drink. (2)>>

> >

clear>>

[(1) easy to see or see through; (2) easily understood]>>

Clear water is not always safe to drink. (1)>>

He won the debate because his arguments were clear to almost everyone. (2)>>

> >

clergy>>

[a body of officials within a religious organization]>>

Many in the clergy supported the reforms proposed by the rebels. >>

> >

climate>>

[the normal weather conditions of a place]>>

Many retired people like to spend the winter in the warm climate of Florida.>>

> >

climb>>

[to go up or down something by using the feet and sometimes the hands]>>

The firemen climbed ladders to rescue people living above the ground floor.>>

> >

clock>>

[a device that measures and shows time]>>

I was late for work because my clock stopped.>>

> >

close>>

[(1) to make something not open; (2) near to]>>

Please close the window before you come to bed. (1)>>

Stay close to me in this big crowd. (2)>>

> >

cloth>>

[a material made from plants, chemicals, animal hair and other substances]>>

I feel cooler in summer when I wear shirts made of cotton cloth.>>

> >

clothes>>

[what people wear]>>

Be sure to bring enough clothes for two weeks.>>

> >

cloud>>

[a mass of fog high in the sky]>>

Clouds like those usually mean rain will come soon.>>

> >

coal>>

[a solid black substance used as fuel]>>

Much of our electricity is produced by plants that burn coal as fuel.>>

> >

coalition>>

[forces, groups or nations joined together]>>

The country is led by a coalition government of three parties.>>

> >

coast>>

[land on the edge of the ocean]>>

The storm caused high waves and flooding along much of the Atlantic coast.>>

> >

coffee>>

[a drink made from the plant of the same name]>>

People in Seattle drink lots of coffee.>>

> >

cold>>

[(1) not warm; (2) having or feeling great coolness or a low temperature]>>

The water is too cold for swimming. (1)>>

This has been a cold winter, with much ice and snow. (2)>>

> >

collect>>

[(1) to bring or gather together in one place; (2) to demand and receive] >>

The driver collected the children after school and brought them home. (1)>>

Your employer collects taxes for the government every time you are paid. (2)>>

> >

college>>

[a small university]>>

Have you decided where you will attend college?>>

> >

colony>>

[land controlled by another country or government]>>

Hong Kong is no longer a British colony.>>

> >

color>>

[the different effects of light on the eye, making blue, red, brown, black, yellow and others]>>

I love the bright colors of the autumn leaves.>>

> >

combine>>

[to mix or bring together]>>

The new organization combines radio and television broadcasting.>>

> >

come>>

[(1) to move toward; (2) to arrive]>>

Jan is coming home for the holidays. (1)>>

The two sides came together on a settlement after long and detailed negotiations. (2)>>

> >

command>>

[(1) to order; (2) to have power over something]>>

The general commanded the army to move against the enemy. (1)>>

The President commands all the military forces. (2)>>

> >

comment>>

[(1) to say something about; (2) to express an opinion about something]>>

Mr. President, please comment about the increased number of terrorist attacks. (1)>>

He commented about the writers who criticized his new book. (2)>>

> >

committee>>

[a group of people given special work]>>

The committee met three times to decide who should get the special award.>>

> >

common>>

[(1) usual; (2) same for all]>>

He liked to call himself a common man. (1)>>

The allies united for a common purpose: to win the war. (2)>>

> >

communicate>>

[(1) to tell; (2) to give or exchange information]>>

The chairman communicated that he was not happy with the proposed agreement. (1)>>

Because we communicate well, we understand each other's situation. (2)>>

> >

community>>

[a group of people living together in one place or area]>>

Our community includes people from many other countries.>>

> >

company>>

[a business organized for trade, industrial or other purposes]>>

My friend started an Internet company to repair and sell old musical instruments.>>

> >

compare>>

[to examine what is different or similar]>>

We urge you to compare the price and quality of our products with those of our competitors.>>

> >

compete>>

[to try to do as well as, or better than, another or others]>>

The Internet lets companies compete almost anywhere in the world.>>

> >

complete>>

[(1) having all parts; (2) ended or finished]>>

I have a complete set of recordings by the Beatles. (1)>>

We completed all the work yesterday. (2)>>

> >

complex>>

[(1) of or having many parts that are difficult to understand; (2) not simple]  >>

The trade agreement is the result of some very complex negotiations. (1)>>

It may seem simple, but it is really complex. (2)>>

> >

compromise>>

[the settlement of an argument where each side agrees to accept less than first demanded]>>

Compromise may not be possible in that dispute.>>

> >

computer>>

[an electronic machine for storing and organizing information, and for communicating with others]>>

Computers are a necessary tool for managing a business.>>

> >

concern>>

[(1) interest, worry; (2) to fear]>>

The president expressed concern about the continuing violence. (1)>>

He said he is especially concerned that the fighting will spread to other countries. (2)>>

> >

condemn>>

[to say a person or action is wrong or bad] >>

The senators condemned the man for refusing to answer their questions.>>

> >

condition >>

[(1) something declared necessary to complete an agreement; (2) a person's health]>>

The conditions for his resignation included a ten million dollar payment. (1)>>

The doctor said the examination showed that Gary was in excellent condition. (2)>>

> >

conference>>

[a meeting]>>

I seemed to spend my days going from one conference to another.>>

> >

confirm>>

[(1) to approve; (2) to say that something is true]>>

The senate confirmed the appointment of the new Agriculture Secretary. (1)>>

The candidate confirmed the report that he was ending his campaign. (2)>>

> >

conflict>>

[(1) a fight; (2) a battle, especially a long one]  >>

We had a conflict about politics. (1)>>

The long conflict finally ended with a ceasefire, not a peace treaty. (2)>>

> >

congratulate>>

[to praise a person or to express pleasure for success or good luck]>>

I congratulate you for getting the highest score on the history test. >>

> >

Congress>>

[(1) the organization of people elected to make the laws of the United States (the House of Representatives and the Senate); (2) a similar organization in other countries]>>

The President's party did not win control of either house of Congress. (1)>>

Five members of Mexico's Congress are in Washington to discuss trade issues. (2)>>

> >

connect>>

[(1) to join one thing to another; (2) to unite; (3) to link]>>

If you connect this wire to the red one, the green light will turn on. (1)>>

The two streams connect to form a river that flows through Greenlow City. (2)>>

The policeman said the two crimes are connected. (3)>>

> >

conservative>>

[one who usually supports tradition and opposes great change]>>

William is a conservative about social issues.>>

> >

consider>>

[(1) to give thought to; (2) to think about carefully]>>

Jack is considering what to give Amy for her birthday. (1)>>

The head of my office said he would consider my ideas for a more effective sales campaign. (2)>>

> >

constitution>>

[the written general laws and ideas that form a nation's system of government]>>

How do the laws provide for making changes in the constitution?>>

> >

contain>>

[(1) to hold; (2) to include]>>

The bottle contains one quart of milk. (1)>>

＊one liquid quart = 0.9463 liter（米）>>

The paint in that old house contains a dangerous amount of lead. (2)>>

> >

container>>

[a box, bottle or can used to hold something]>>

More juice is sold in plastic containers than in glass bottles.>>

> >

continent>>

[any of the seven great land areas of the world]>>

Did you know that long ago all the continents were joined together?>>

> >

continue>>

[to go on doing or being]>>

The governor said he would continue to fight for justice.>>

> >

control>>

[(1) to direct; (2) to have power over]>>

Who controls the daily work of the company. (1)>>

The chairman of the transportation committee controls all the spending for transportation projects. (2)>>

> >

convention>>

[a large meeting for a special purpose]>>

Political parties hold conventions to choose presidential and vice presidential candidates.>>

> >

cook>>

[to heat food before eating it]>>

Helen will cook spaghetti with meat sauce tonight.>>

> >

cool>>

[almost cold]>>

My coffee is cool. Would you warm it for me, please?>>

> >

cooperate>>

[to act or work together]>>

If we cooperate on this work, we will finish more quickly.>>

> >

copy>>

[(1) to make something exactly like another; (2) something made to look exactly like another]>>

Joseph can copy that document for us. (1)>>

This copy is so bad I cannot read it. (2)>>

> >

corn>>

[a food grain]>>

Scientists are worried because genetically-changed corn got into food supplies for people.>>

> >

correct>>

[(1) true; (2) free from mistakes; (3) to change to what is right]>>

That is the correct date of the election. (1)>>

That sales agreement is correct. (2)>>

Did you correct that script? (3)>>

> >

cost>>

[(1) the price or value of something; (2) to be valued at] >>

The cost of the book is five dollars. (1)>>

The book costs five dollars. (2)>>

> >

cotton>>

[a material made from a plant of the same name]>>

Most clothes are made of cotton.>>

> >

count>>

[to speak or add numbers]>>

Her child learned to count by watching Sesame Street on television.>>

> >

country>>

[(1) a nation; (2) the territory of a nation; (3) land away from cities]>>

English is one of the languages of his country. (1)>>

Much of the country in the West is desert. (2)>>

My family had a farmhouse in the country, not too far from the city. (3)>>

> >

court>>

[(1) where trials take place; (2) where judges make decisions about law]>>

We have to give evidence in court today. (1)>>

The appeals court is considering mistakes made in his trial. (2)>>

> >

cover>>

[(1) to put something over a person or thing; (2) anything that is put over a person or thing]>>

Please cover the food left from dinner. (1)>>

Put your name on the front cover of your book. (2)>>

> >

cow>>

[a farm animal used for its milk]>>

He must pump the milk from his cows every morning and evening.>>

> >

crash>>

[(1) to fall violently; (2) to hit with great force]>>

The airplane crashed into the mountain. (1)>>

The two cars crashed into each other. (2)>>

> >

create>>

[(1)to make; (2) to give life or form to]>>

She created a beautiful poem. (1)>>

The Declaration of Independence says all men are created equal. (2)>>

> >

creature>>

[(1) any living being; (2) any animal or human]>>

A microscope can show a great many living creatures in a drop of water. (1)>>

People are learning how to live peacefully with other creatures. (2)>>

> >

credit>>

[an agreement that payments will be made at a later time]>>

With this card I can use credit to buy things today and pay for them next month.>>

> >

crew>>

[a group of people working together]>>

Ten members of the ship's crew were injured by the explosion.>>

> >

crime>>

[an act that violates a law]>>

Telling a lie to the court is a crime.>>

> >

criminal>>

[a person who is responsible for a crime]>>

The organization tries to find jobs for criminals released from prison.>>

> >

crisis>>

[(1) an extremely important time when something may become much better or worse; (2) a dangerous situation]>>

During a middle age crisis, people often make changes in their life. (1)>>

The Cuban missile crisis in the 1960s almost caused a nuclear war. (2)>>

> >

criticize>>

[(1) to say what is wrong with something or someone; (2) to condemn; (3) to judge]>>

His teacher criticized him for not completing his report. (1)>>

The judge criticized the man for his evil acts and sentenced him to spend twenty years in prison. (2)>>

Her editor asked her to criticize a new book about ancient Egypt. (3)>>

> >

crops>>

[plants that are grown and gathered for food, such as grains, fruits and vegetables]>>

The major crops in this area are corn and soybeans.>>

> >

cross>>

[(1) to go from one side to another; (2) to go across]>>

The mother holds her child's hand when they cross the street. (1)>>

This ship crosses the ocean in five days. (2)>>

> >

crowd>>

[a large number of people gathered in one place]>>

A large crowd gathered to watch the show.>>

> >

crush>>

[(1) to damage or destroy by great weight; (2)to defeat completely]>>

The falling tree crushed the house. (1)>>

The T.C. Williams High School football team crushed every team it played that year. (2)>>

> >

cry>>

[to express or show sorrow or pain]>>

The thought of never seeing her again made him cry.>>

> >

culture>>

[all the beliefs, traditions and arts of a group or population]>>

Her Western culture and my Eastern culture made our lives exciting.>>

> >

cure>>

[(1) to improve health; (2) to make well; (3) something that makes a sick person well] >>

Living more simply and eating plain food cured most of her health problems. (1)>>

The doctor can cure the disease. (2)　>>

Antibiotics are a cure for infection. (3)>>

> >

curfew>>

[an order to people to stay off the streets or to close their businesses] >>

The streets were empty every night after the ten o'clock curfew. >>

> >

current>>

[(1) movement of air, water or electricity; (2) belonging to the present] >>

The current slows down in this wide part of the river. (1)>>

She found the report in a current publication. (2)>>

> >

custom>>

[a long-established belief or activity of a people]  >>

It is our custom to go to church on Sunday mornings.>>

> >

customs>>

[taxes on imports]>>

I like to buy items in the custom-free store because there are no taxes to pay on the purchase.>>

> >

cut>>

[(1) to divide or injure with a sharp tool; (2) to make less; (3) to reduce]>>

She cut her finger while using the bread knife. (1)>>

The labor strike cut the company's production by 60 percent. (2)>>

Congress cut foreign aid spending. (3)>>

> >

>>

> >

dam>>

[a wall built across a river to hold back flowing water]>>

The dam burst after a week of rain.>>

> >

damage>>

[(1) to cause injury or destruction; (2) harm; (3) hurt or injury, usually to things]>>

The boy damaged his toys by throwing them against the wall. (1)>>

The storm caused a lot of damage to crops. (2)>>

Hitting the tree did serious damage to my car. (3)>>

> >

dance>>

[(1) to move the body and feet to music; (2) a series of steps, usually to music]>>

Will you dance with me? (1)>>

Do you know how to do the chicken dance? (2)>>

> >

danger>>

[a strong chance of suffering injury, damage or loss]>>

Some people enjoy the danger of rock climbing or sky diving. >>

> >

dark>>

[having little or no light] >>

The room was dark.>>

> >

date>>

[a day, month and year]>>

Today's date is September 10, 2000.>>

> >

daughter>>

[a person's female child]>>

Tommy is going to the movies with Helen's daughter.>>

> >

day>>

[(1) twenty-four hours; (2) the hours of sunlight]>>

I plan to be away from home for ten days. (1)>>

Alan works at night and sleeps during the day. (2)>>

> >

dead>>

[not living]>>

The number of dead and injured in the rioting is not yet known.>>

> >

deaf>>

[not able to hear]>>

The deaf man could not hear what you said.>>

> >

deal>>

[(1) to have to do with; (2) to buy or sell] >>

The talks will deal with the problem of pollution. (1)>>

Her company deals in plastic. (2)>>

> >

debate>>

[(1) to argue for or against something; (2) a public discussion or argument]>>

The two candidates debated for one and a half hours on nationwide television. (1)>>

Which candidate do you think won the debate? (2)>>

> >

debt>>

[(1) something that is owed; (2)the condition of owing]>>

The bank will want a list of all your debts before it considers your loan request. (1)>>

I owe a great debt to my family for all they did for me. (2)>>

> >

decide>>

[(1) to choose; (2) to settle; (3) to judge]>>

Which of the two books did you decide to read? (1)>>

Jay and I agreed that we would decide our dispute. (2)>>

The judge decided that the accused man was not guilty. (3)>>

> >

declare>>

[(1) to say; (2) to make a statement]>>

Jane declared that she never wanted to see him again. (1)>>

The United States declared its independence from Britain on July 4, 1776. (2)>>

> >

decrease>>

[to make less in size or amount]>>

Technology helped the farmer to decrease his use of electricity. >>

> >

deep>>

[(1) going far down; (2) a long way from top to bottom]>>

The diver went deep into the ocean. (1)>>

The ocean was very deep where the ship went down. (2)>>

> >

defeat>>

[to cause to lose in a battle or struggle; (2) a loss; (3) the condition of having lost]>>

The House of Representatives defeated the President's request for more money for health care. (1)>>

It was the first defeat for the White House on health care spending. (2)>>

The defeat kills efforts to expand the health care system. (3)>>

> >

defend>>

[(1) to guard or fight against attack; (2) to protect]>>

The soldiers fought hard to defend the city from the invaders. (1) >>

How can you defend what he did? (2)>>

> >

deficit>>

[a shortage that results when spending is greater than earnings, or imports are greater than exports]>>

The President and the Congress worked together to reduce the budget deficit.>>

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define>>

[(1) to give the meaning of; (2) to explain]>>

Today, I want you to define all the words on this list. (1)>>

Please define how the new system will work. (2) 　　　　>>

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degree>>

[a measure of temperature]>>

The temperature outside is two degrees, Celsius.>>

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delay>>

[(1) to decide to do something at a later time; (2) to postpone; (3) to cause to be late]>>

Let us delay dinner until we finish this work. (1)>>

The meeting will be delayed until ten o'clock tomorrow morning. (2)>>

The snowstorm delayed my arrival. (3)>>

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delegate>>

[(1) one sent to act for another; (2) one who represents another]>>

The President named the Vice President to be his chief delegate at the trade talks. (1)>>

The elected state assembly in Virginia is called the House of Delegates. (2)>>

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demand>>

[(1) to ask by ordering; (2) to ask with force]>>

His wife demanded that he paint the windows. (1)>>

The law demands that we pay our taxes on time. (2)>>

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democracy>>

[the system of government in which citizens vote to choose leaders or to make other important decisions]>>

The United States has been a representative democracy for more than two hundred years.>>

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demonstrate>>

[(1) to make a public show of opinions or feelings; (2) to explain by using examples]  >>

The crowd demonstrated in support of human rights. (1)>>

The teacher demonstrated the idea with an experiment. (2)>>

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denounce>>

[(1) to accuse of being wrong or evil; (2) to criticize severely]>>

The war crimes court denounced the general for murder and other evil acts. (1)>>

The candidate denounced the newspaper report about his arrest. (2)>>

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deny>>

[(1) to declare that something is not true; (2) to refuse a request]>>

The mayor denied the report that he had taken illegal payments. (1)>>

The appeals court denied the woman's request for a new trial. (2)>>

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depend>>

[to need help and support]>>

I depend on my friends for emotional support.>>

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deplore>>

[(1) to regret strongly; (2) to express sadness]>>

The United Nations deplored the latest violence in the Middle East. (1)>>

The President deplored the deaths in the ship explosion. (2)>>

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deploy>>

[to move forces or weapons into positions for action]>>

The general deployed his forces along the border.>>

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depression>>

[(1) severe unhappiness; (2) a period of reduced business and economic activity during which many people lose their jobs]>>

The doctor gave her medicine for her depression. (1)>>

The latest economic depression in the United States happened a long time ago. (2)>>

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describe>>

[(1) to give a word picture of something; (2) to give details of something]>>

The young man described his home in the desert. (1)>>

The report described how the problem developed. (2)>>

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desert>>

[a dry area of land]>>

Survival is difficult in the hot, dry desert. >>

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design>>

[to plan or create plans for]>>

An architect designed my new home.>>

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desire>>

[(1) to want very much; (2) to wish for]>>

After traveling for two weeks, Jim very much desired a meal cooked at home. (1)>>

If you could have anything you wanted, what would you desire? (2)>>

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destroy>>

[(1) to break into pieces; (2) to end the existence of]>>

The earthquake destroyed many houses. (1)>>

His actions destroyed any trust between them. (2)>>

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detail>>

[(1) a small part of something; (2) a small piece of information]>>

Lisa decided every detail of her wedding. (1)>>

I want to hear every detail of your story. (2)>>

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develop>>

[(1) to grow; (2) to create; (3) to experience progress]>>

He is developing into a fine young man. (1)>>

The professor developed a new way to teach English. (2)>>