| vague Listen to the word |
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Sentences: I have only a [vague] memory of Carson City because we moved away when I was just four years old. The description of the bank robber was too [vague] to be of any use. The document was [vaguely] worded and confusing. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| wrap Listen to the word |
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Sentences: We [wrapped] her present in beautiful blue paper, and put a bow on top. The [wrapping] on the present for my niece was really cute, with pictures of young animals with their mothers. He cut his hand making supper, so we [wrapped] it up in a towel, and took him to the hospital. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| diplomat Listen to the word |
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Sentences: He has worked as a [diplomat] to France for many years. A peace settlement in the Middle East would be a major triumph for American [diplomacy]. He was very [diplomatic] in his criticism of her artwork. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| lecture Listen to the word |
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Sentences: Our chemistry [lecture] was so boring today that I fell asleep in class. If I tell my dad I got drunk and was sick at the party, he'll just get angry and give me a [lecture] about it. The professor [lectured] us on current trends in Irish literature. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| tolerate Listen to the word |
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Sentences: It is difficult to [tolerate] a person who continually lies. I find it really difficult to [tolerate] obnoxious people. Living conditions while working tree-planting weren't great, but they were certainly [tolerable]. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| environment Listen to the word |
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Sentences: There are many things you can do in your everyday life to help protect the [environment], such as recycling or riding a bicycle. My wife and I buy only [environmentally]-friendly cleaning products for use in our home. [Environmentalists] are working to have the old growth forest set aside as park. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| current Listen to the word |
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Sentences: What is the [current] rate of interest for a savings account? The Canadian dollar is [currently] worth about 82 American. When I was little, I liked to throw a tree branch in the water, and then follow it as the [current] carried it down the stream. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| expert Listen to the word |
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Sentences: My cousin is an [expert] tennis player who has won tournaments all over Australia. He was able to [expertly] park the car by the end of his driving course. He is a karate [expert], so don't get him angry at you. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| nutrient Listen to the word |
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Sentences: Farmers today rely too heavily on fertilizers to supply their crops with the needed [nutrients]. Studies show that fruits and vegetables sold in supermarkets today contain far fewer [nutrients] than they did 50 years ago. Jellyfish are a low-fat, low-calorie food which is high in [nutrients]. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| revenue Listen to the word |
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Sentences: For the first time since we started our new business 3 months ago, our [revenue] is greater than our expenses. Tax [revenues] have been much higher than expected this year, resulting in a large budget surplus. You must declare any and all [revenue] on your income tax form. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |