Lesson 349
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Lesson 349 - Mask Toggle

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#10435
👀
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aware
/əˈwɛər/
adjective
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having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact
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She is aware of the risks involved.

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become aware of

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to realize or gain knowledge about something
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conscious, informed, mindful, alert, knowledgeable
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unaware, ignorant, oblivious
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aware of, fully aware, become aware, make aware
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#10436
🔑
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basically
/ˈbeɪsɪkli/
adverb
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in the most important or fundamental way; essentially
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Basically, the project was a success despite some small issues.

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essentially, fundamentally, primarily, essentially, in essence
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complicatedly, secondarily
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basically true, basically correct, basically simple, basically sound
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#10437
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basic
/ˈbeɪsɪk/
adjective
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forming the most important or simplest part of something
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She taught me the basic rules of chess.

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back to basics

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returning to simple, fundamental principles
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fundamental, essential, primary, simple, elementary
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advanced, complex, secondary
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basic knowledge, basic needs, basic rules, basic skills
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#10438
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baseball
/ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl/
noun
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a sport in which two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball and running around bases
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He loves watching baseball games on TV.

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sport, game, pastime
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work, chore
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baseball game, baseball bat, baseball team, baseball player
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#10439
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barrel
/ˈbærəl/
noun
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a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids
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The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.

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over a barrel

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in a helpless or difficult situation
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cask, drum, keg, container
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bottle, flask
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oil barrel, wooden barrel, barrel of wine, barrel full
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#10440
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barely
/ˈbɛərli/
adverb
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only just; almost not
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She barely passed the exam.

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hardly, scarcely, just, narrowly
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easily, certainly, clearly
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barely enough, barely visible, barely alive, barely noticeable
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#10441
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band
/bænd/
noun
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a group of musicians who play music together
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The band performed live at the concert.

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band together

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to unite for a common purpose
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group, ensemble, orchestra, troupe, crew
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soloist, individual
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rock band, marching band, jazz band, live band
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#10442
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ball
/bɔːl/
noun
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a round object used in games or sports
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The children played with a ball in the park.

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have a ball

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to have a very enjoyable time
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sphere, globe, orb, pellet, boule
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cube, block
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football, throw the ball, tennis ball, ball game
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#10443
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balance
/ˈbæləns/
noun
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a state where different elements are equal or in the correct proportions
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Work-life balance is important for health.

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hang in the balance

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to be uncertain or at risk
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equilibrium, stability, harmony, fairness, symmetry
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imbalance, inequality, disorder
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balance sheet, work-life balance, lose balance, maintain balance
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#10444
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bake
/beɪk/
verb
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baked
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baked
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bakes
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baking
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to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven
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She baked a cake for her friend's birthday.

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half-baked idea

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a poorly thought out idea
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cook, roast, grill, prepare, brown
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freeze, chill
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bake a cake, bake bread, bake cookies, freshly baked
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#10445
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bag
/bæɡ/
noun
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a container made of flexible material, used for carrying items
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She carried her books in a bag.

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let the cat out of the bag

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to reveal a secret
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sack, pouch, backpack, handbag, tote
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box, case
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plastic bag, shopping bag, school bag, travel bag
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#10446
😞
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badly
/ˈbædli/
adverb
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in a way that is not good; poorly or severely
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He performed badly in the exam.

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badly off

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to be in a poor or difficult situation
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poorly, severely, inadequately, wrongly, defectively
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well, successfully, adequately
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badly hurt, badly damaged, badly need, badly affected
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#10447
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background
/ˈbækɡraʊnd/
noun
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the circumstances, environment, or past history of a person or thing; the part behind the main subject in an image
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She comes from a strong academic background.

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in the background

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happening without attracting much attention
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history, context, setting, backdrop, environment
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foreground, spotlight
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family background, cultural background, background noise, background information
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#10448
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baby
/ˈbeɪbi/
noun
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a very young child, especially one newly or recently born
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The baby is sleeping peacefully in the crib.

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cry like a baby

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to cry loudly and uncontrollably
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infant, child, newborn, toddler
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adult, grown-up
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baby boy, baby girl, baby food, baby care
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#10449
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awareness
/əˈwɛərnəs/
noun
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knowledge or perception of a situation, fact, or issue
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Public awareness of climate change is increasing.

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raise awareness

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to make people more conscious about an issue
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consciousness, understanding, recognition, mindfulness
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ignorance, unawareness
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raise awareness, public awareness, awareness campaign, awareness level
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#10450
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athletic
/æθˈlɛtɪk/
adjective
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physically strong, fit, and active; related to athletes or sports
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She has an athletic body because she exercises regularly.

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athletic build

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a body type that is muscular and fit
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fit, strong, active, sporty, muscular
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weak, unfit, frail
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athletic body, athletic skills, athletic ability, athletic performance
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#10451
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award
/əˈwɔːrd/
noun/verb
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awarded
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awarded
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awards
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awarding
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a prize or recognition given for an achievement; to give a prize or recognition
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She received an award for her outstanding performance.

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win an award

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to receive recognition or a prize for an achievement
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prize, honor, trophy, recognition, accolade
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penalty, punishment
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receive an award, present an award, award ceremony, award-winning
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#10452
🙅
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avoid
/əˈvɔɪd/
verb
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avoided
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avoided
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avoids
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avoiding
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To keep away from or stop oneself from doing something.
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He tries to avoid junk food.

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avoid like the plague

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To stay far away from something or someone.
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evade, escape, dodge, shun, bypass
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face, confront, seek
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avoid conflict, avoid risk, avoid mistakes, avoid responsibility
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#10453
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available
/əˈveɪləbl/
adjective
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Able to be used, obtained, or accessed.
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The product is now available in all stores.

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readily available

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Easy to obtain or use.
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accessible, obtainable, ready, at hand, convenient
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unavailable, inaccessible, limited
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make available, available resources, available information, readily available
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#10454
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auto
/ˈɔːtoʊ/
noun
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A motor vehicle, especially a car.
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He drove his auto to the market.

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auto industry

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The industry that designs, manufactures, and sells cars.
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car, automobile, vehicle, motorcar
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bicycle, pedestrian
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auto repair, auto industry, auto parts, auto shop
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#10455
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author
/ˈɔːθər/
noun
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A person who writes books, articles, or other literary works.
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She is the author of several bestselling novels.

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author of one's own fate

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To be responsible for shaping one's own future.
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writer, novelist, creator, originator, composer
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reader, follower
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famous author, best-selling author, author of a book, aspiring author
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#10456
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audience
/ˈɔːdiəns/
noun
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A group of people who gather to watch, listen to, or experience a performance, event, or broadcast.
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The audience clapped loudly after the performance.

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captive audience

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An audience that has no choice but to listen or pay attention.
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spectators, viewers, listeners, crowd, public
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performer, speaker
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large audience, live audience, attract an audience, audience reaction
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#10457
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attract
/əˈtrækt/
verb
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attracted
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attracted
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attracts
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attracting
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to cause someone to have interest or draw something towards
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The flowers attract bees with their bright colors.

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attract attention

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to cause people to notice
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draw, allure, entice, fascinate
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repel, deter, reject
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attract customers, attract investment, attract tourists, attract attention
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#10458
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attorney
/əˈtɜːrni/
noun
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a person who practices law; a lawyer
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She hired an attorney to represent her in court.

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power of attorney

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the legal authority to act for another person
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lawyer, advocate, counsel, solicitor
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client, defendant
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defense attorney, criminal attorney, power of attorney, hire attorney
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#10459
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attention
/əˈtɛnʃən/
noun
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the act of focusing on something or someone
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The teacher asked for the students' attention.

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pay attention

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to listen or concentrate carefully
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focus, notice, concentration, regard
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ignore, neglect, inattention
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draw attention, attract attention, pay attention, special attention
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#10460
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attend
/əˈtɛnd/
verb
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attended
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attended
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attends
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attending
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to be present at an event or place
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She attended the wedding of her best friend.

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attend to

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to deal with or take care of something
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join, participate, visit, appear
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miss, avoid, neglect
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attend school, attend meeting, attend event, attend function
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#10461
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attempt
/əˈtɛmpt/
verb
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attempted
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attempted
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attempts
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attempting
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to make an effort to achieve or complete something difficult
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He attempted to climb the mountain despite the bad weather.

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make an attempt

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to try to do something
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try, endeavor, undertake, pursue, strive
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ignore, neglect, avoid
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attempt to do, failed attempt, first attempt, serious attempt
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#10462
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attack
/əˈtæk/
verb
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attacked
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attacked
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attacks
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attacking
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to use force to try to harm a person, group, or place
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The army attacked the enemy base at dawn.

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heart attack

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a sudden serious medical condition when the heart stops working properly
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assault, strike, charge, raid, ambush
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defend, protect, guard
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launch an attack, under attack, sudden attack, heart attack
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#10463
📎
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attach
/əˈtætʃ/
verb
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attached
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attached
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attaches
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attaching
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to join or fasten something to another thing
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Please attach the document to the email before sending.

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emotionally attached

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having strong emotional feelings towards someone or something
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connect, join, fasten, fix, link
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detach, remove, separate
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attach a file, attach importance, attach a label, attach responsibility
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#10464
🌍
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atmosphere
/ˈætməsfɪər/
noun
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the layer of gases surrounding the Earth; the mood or feeling of a place
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The restaurant had a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

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tense atmosphere

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a stressful or uneasy environment
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environment, mood, climate, aura, ambience
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emptiness, vacuum
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earth's atmosphere, friendly atmosphere, tense atmosphere, atmosphere of peace
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