NUCLEUS n.
📖 the central part of an atom or cell; a small important group at the centre of a larger group or organization

📌🎧 The nucleus is made up of many tiny particles. ⚛️
📌 The fortress was the nucleus of the ancient city.
📌 These titles have formed the nucleus basis of an educational website.


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DETER v.
📖 to stop someone from doing something

📌🎧 Icy roads deter people from driving their cars.
📌 High prices are likely to deter young people from buying houses
📌 The new alarm system should deter car thieves. 🚨


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VAIN adj.
📖 characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

📌🎧 Rebecca is so vain that she looks at herself in every mirror.
📌 She is one of those vain people who never take others' advice.
📌 Men can be just as vain as women. 🧐


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THERAPEUTIC adj.
📖 making you feel calm and relaxed

📌🎧 After a stressful day of working, Phoebe would take a therapeutic bath.🛀
📌 I find swimming very effective and therapeutic.
📌 When I was sad, music had a therapeutic effect.


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SUPPLY v./n.
📖 to provide something that is needed or wanted

📌🎧 The water heater supplied the house with warm water.
📌 The company supplies fish to local shops and restaurants.
📌 The brain needs a continuous supply of blood. 🧠


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EQUIP v.
📖 to supply with the necessary items

📌 Steve was equipped with the tools needed to do the job. 🛠
📌 They spent a lot of money equipping the school with new computers.
📌 A good education will equip their children to get a good job.


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REPRODUCTIVE adj.
📖 relating to the process of producing babies, young animals, or plants

📌🎧 The reproductive system of a plant is simple.
📌 Selenium is ‘linked’ with vitamin E in bird immune and reproductive systems.🐣
📌 What is the reproductive health care system like in Australia?


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ALLIANCE n.
📖 a group of people who work together

📌🎧 The junior executives formed an alliance with each other.
📌 The companies have made an alliance to market the product.
📌 Apple and online provider service America Online formed an alliance. 🤝


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DIGEST v.
📖 to swallow food and pass it through the body; to understand new information

📌🎧 Allow some time for food to be digested before going swimming.
📌 This book is so difficult to digest, I shall have to read it again later.
📌 It often takes a long time to digest new ideas.


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AUTHORITATIVE adj.
📖 containing complete and accurate information

📌🎧 This book is an authoritative source on Ancient Egypt’s Queen Nefertiti.
📌 The inexperienced teacher tried to appear more 👨‍🏫 authoritative by wearing a business suit and eyeglasses.
📌 My own life is the only thing I can speak authoritatively about.


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LURE v.
📖 tempt (a person or animal) to do something or to go somewhere, especially by using a trick

📌🎧 The store lures people in with big signs that say “Sale!”
📌 She was lured into the job by the offer of a high salary.
📌 People may be lured into buying tickets by clever advertising. 🎟
🔗Abu Dhabi launches $163m fund to lure more world-class events.


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HASTE n.
📖 great speed in doing something, especially because you do not have enough time

📌🎧 In order to get to the meeting in time, he proceeds with haste. 🏃‍♂️
📌 In his haste to leave, he forgot his briefcase.
📌 Because John worked in haste to fix the door, the door handle fell off as soon as it was touched.


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INFINITE adj.
📖 having no limit or end

📌🎧 Many scientists believe that the universe is infinite. ♾
📌 It's difficult to really conceive an infinite universe.
📌 The company in its infinite wisdom decided to close the staff restaurant. [disapproving]


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OBSTACLE n.
📖 something that makes it difficult to achieve something

📌🎧 Climbing over the giant rock was the biggest obstacle for the hikers.
📌 To succeed, we must learn to overcome obstacles. 🚧
📌 Fear of change is an obstacle to progress.


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STRIFE n.
📖 trouble between two or more people or groups, conflict

📌🎧 There was a lot of strife between Jim and Lisa about what TV show to watch. 🗣
📌 The strife between the coach and the quarterback negatively affected the team’s performance.
📌 The strife between the families of Montague and Capulet forms the background of the story.


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PEEL v.
📖 to remove the skin from fruit or vegetables

📌🎧 We peeled the apple before eating it.
📌 Peel away the waxed paper from the bottom of the cake.
📌 Please peel this banana. 🍌


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DEVOID adj.
📖 entirely lacking; empty

📌🎧 The movie was devoid of any violence, so it was a perfect movie for the family. 🙆‍♀️
📌 If I spend my last few dollars, my wallet will be devoid of cash.
📌 Devoid of reading material at home, Mary decided to read at the library.


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PROPEL v.
📖 to move, drive, or push something forward

📌🎧 The strong wind propelled the leaf through the air and across the street.
📌 Paddles are used especially to propel canoes and kayaks 🛶
📌 Purpose is the power that will propel you to get out of bed each morning and push you to make your dream come true.


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OVERBOARD adv.
📖 over the side of a ship into the water ; to do something to the extreme

📌🎧 Tom and Gary slipped on the wet floor and fell overboard.
📌 When you do give gifts, don't go overboard.
📌 Lucy looks pretty with a touch of makeup but looks like a clown when she goes overboard. 🤡


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