| exit Listen to the word |
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Sentences: We [exited] by the side door so that we wouldn't be seen. Please [exit] by the rear doors of the bus. The young boy picked up his bag and walked towards the [exit]. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| shock Listen to the word |
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Sentences: The news of the death of her father came as a terrible [shock] to her. We need to fix our toaster. I got an electric [shock] when I tried to plug it in this morning. The news of the minister's arrest for drunken driving was quite [shocking] to the members of his church. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| memory Listen to the word |
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Sentences: We have a lot of fond [memories] of our stay in England. My grandmother has Alzheimer's Disease, and loses her [memory] a lot. It is important that you truly understand the new vocabulary rather than simply [memorizing] it for the test, and then forgetting about it immediately afterwards. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| vice Listen to the word |
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Sentences: Of my many [vices], I think smoking will be the most difficult to quit. The Mafia is heavily involved in the [vice] trade in this city. After living a life of [vice], he changed his ways and became very religious. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| refer Listen to the word |
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Sentences: Once she had forgiven her husband for cheating on her, she never [referred] to the incident again. Do you mind if I use you as a [reference] when I apply for a job at the company where you work? You need a [referral] from your doctor in order to receive massage therapy treatments. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| ability Listen to the word |
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Sentences: She has a natural [ability] in sports, and seems to do well in any sport she tries. His [ability] to run 6 miles in 40 minutes is incredible for a man his age. If you are [able] to come to the party, everyone will be really happy to see you. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| enormous Listen to the word |
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Sentences: The visit by the President resulted in an [enormous] traffic jam. Russia is an [enormous] country, the largest in the world. She lives in an [enormous] house, with 8 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and an indoor swimming pool. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| swap Listen to the word |
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Sentences: My son [swapped] his skateboard for a pair of rollerblades. Do you want to [swap] places with me? I'd rather not be by the window. Tito [swaps] gardening services for car repairs with a friend who is a mechanic. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| feast Listen to the word |
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Sentences: We had a real [feast] Saturday night after my dad caught a huge salmon while out fishing. The students all [feasted] on traditional dishes from around the world at our class potluck party. After the lions finished [feasting] on the zebra, the hyenas arrived to eat the scraps. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| fool Listen to the word |
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Sentences: Stop acting like a [fool], and take that toilet seat off your head. My kids [fooled] me into thinking that they had broken the computer, but of course it wasn't true. He is such a [fool]; I can't believe he really thought you would believe him! Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |