absorb /əbˈzɔːb/
(v) to take in a liquid, gas or other substance from the surface or space around
Example: Let the rice cook until it has absorbed all the water.
(v) to take in a liquid, gas or other substance from the surface or space around
Example: Let the rice cook until it has absorbed all the water.
bunch /bʌntʃ/
(n) a number of things of the same type which are growing or fastened together
Example: a bunch of bananas/grapes, etc.
(n) a number of things of the same type which are growing or fastened together
Example: a bunch of bananas/grapes, etc.
correct /kəˈrekt/
(v) accurate or true, without any mistakes
Example: They issued a statement correcting the one they had made earlier.
(v) accurate or true, without any mistakes
Example: They issued a statement correcting the one they had made earlier.
enormous /ɪˈnɔːməs/
(adj) extremely large
Example: an enormous house/dog
(adj) extremely large
Example: an enormous house/dog
exchange /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
(v) an act of giving something to somebody or doing something for somebody and receiving something in return
Example: to exchange ideas/news/information
(v) an act of giving something to somebody or doing something for somebody and receiving something in return
Example: to exchange ideas/news/information
extremely /ɪkˈstriːmli/
(adj) to a very high degree
Example: Their new CD is selling extremely well.
(adj) to a very high degree
Example: Their new CD is selling extremely well.
fifteen /ˌfɪfˈtiːn/
(adj) 15
Example: They live about fifteen miles away.
(adj) 15
Example: They live about fifteen miles away.
gap /ɡæp/
(n) a space where something is missing
Example: Leave a gap between your car and the next.
(n) a space where something is missing
Example: Leave a gap between your car and the next.
lot /lɒt/
(adj) a large number or amount
Example: I eat lots less than I used to.
(adj) a large number or amount
Example: I eat lots less than I used to.
meat /miːt/
(n) the soft part of an animal or a bird that can be eaten as food; a particular type of this
Example: a piece/slice of meat
(n) the soft part of an animal or a bird that can be eaten as food; a particular type of this
Example: a piece/slice of meat
minor /ˈmaɪnə(r)/
(adj) not very large, important or serious
Example: There may be some minor changes to the schedule.
(adj) not very large, important or serious
Example: There may be some minor changes to the schedule.
racing /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
(n) the sport of racing horses
Example: a racing stable
(n) the sport of racing horses
Example: a racing stable
return /rɪˈtɜːn/
(v) to come or go back from one place to another
Example: I had to return to the store to look for my purse.
(v) to come or go back from one place to another
Example: I had to return to the store to look for my purse.
revolution /ˌrevəˈluːʃn/
(n) an attempt, by a large number of people, to change the government of a country, especially by violent action
Example: a country on the brink of revolution
(n) an attempt, by a large number of people, to change the government of a country, especially by violent action
Example: a country on the brink of revolution
set /set/
(n) to prepare or arrange something so that it is ready for use or in position
Example: a set of false teeth
(n) to prepare or arrange something so that it is ready for use or in position
Example: a set of false teeth