| abrupt Listen to the word |
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Sentences: His hockey career came to an [abrupt] end because of knee problems. Their honeymoon came to an [abrupt] halt when the bride found her new husband in the arms of another woman. The Finance Minister's [abrupt] departure from the Cabinet was a major topic of discussion in the news today. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| substance Listen to the word |
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Sentences: Ben Johnson lost his gold medal at the Seoul Olympics after an illegal [substance] was found in his urine sample. Cigarettes contain a lot of poisonous [substances] that people aren't aware of, in addition to the nicotine and tar. The trade talks ended without any decisions made on the real issues of [substance]. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| signal Listen to the word |
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Sentences: When I point to you, that's the [signal] to begin. I hate it when people turn without [signaling]. The teacher [signaled] to the child to sit down. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| brutal Listen to the word |
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Sentences: The [brutal] attack on the young man left him with a broken jaw and two black eyes. The hockey game was really [brutal] last night, with lots of fights and penalties. The police were charged with [brutality] after a man was nearly beaten to death while in custody. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| relegate Listen to the word |
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Sentences: After being [relegated] to a minor administrative position, our former program co-ordinator decided to resign. The story was [relegated] to the human interest section of the newspaper. When newspapers make an error in reporting on the front page, they always seem to [relegate] their apologies to the back page. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| situation Listen to the word |
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Sentences: If I were in your [situation], I'd probably do the same as you. I really admire Jos's ability to stay calm in stressful [situations]. Forest fires are burning in 3 different places in the state, but firefighters say the [situation] is under control. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| intimate Listen to the word |
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Sentences: Ken was fired after it was discovered that he was having an [intimate] relationship with a co-worker. It is sometimes nice to have an [intimate] dinner for two. The orchestra conductor obviously has an [intimate] knowledge of Beethoven's greatest compositions. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| patriot Listen to the word |
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Sentences: She is a real British [patriot], and has pictures of the Royal family all over her house. During the American War of Independence, many of those who remained [patriotic] to the British went to Canada. The recent attacks on the country by terrorists has increased [patriotic] sentiments considerably. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| gather Listen to the word |
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Sentences: We saw some squirrels [gathering] acorns to eat. The children all [gathered] around the artist as he painted the picture. Why don't you [gather] up your stuff while I get the car warmed up? Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| shine Listen to the word |
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Sentences: The sun was [shining], and a warm breeze was blowing. The teenagers [shone] their flashlights in front of them as they walked down the path to the lake for a midnight swim. The cyclist's reflective vest [shone] bright red in the headlights of the approaching cars. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |