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rocket
/ˈrɒkɪt/
noun, verb
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rocketed
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rocketed
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rockets
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rocketing
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a missile or vehicle propelled by a rocket engine; to increase or move very quickly
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The company’s profits rocketed after the new product launch. |
skyrocket |
to rise or increase rapidly
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missile, spacecraft, soar, surge, escalate
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fall, drop, decline
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rocket launch, rocket engine, rocket speed, rocket science
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rod
/rɒd/
noun
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a thin straight bar, especially of metal or wood
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He used an iron rod to support the structure. |
spare the rod and spoil the child |
if you don’t discipline children, they will become spoiled
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bar, stick, pole, shaft, staff
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flex, curve
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fishing rod, iron rod, measuring rod, curtain rod
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roman
/ˈroʊmən/
adjective, noun
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relating to Rome or its people; a citizen of ancient Rome
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The Roman Empire influenced much of modern civilization. |
when in Rome, do as the Romans do |
adapt to the customs of the place where you are
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Latin, ancient, imperial, classic, Italic
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modern, foreign
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Roman Empire, Roman history, Roman culture, Roman law
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romance
/roʊˈmæns/
noun
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a feeling of love, especially one that is exciting and mysterious
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Their romance began during a summer trip to Paris. |
a whirlwind romance |
a romantic relationship that develops very quickly
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love, affection, passion, relationship, courtship
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hatred, indifference, dislike
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romance novel, true romance, secret romance, romantic relationship
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routine
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noun
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a sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program
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She follows a strict morning routine before work. |
break the routine |
to do something different from one's usual habits
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schedule, habit, pattern, procedure, practice
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irregularity, disorder, spontaneity
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daily routine, morning routine, work routine, routine check
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routinely
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adverb
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as part of a regular procedure; habitually
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The staff routinely checks the equipment for safety. |
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regularly, habitually, normally, usually, consistently
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rarely, occasionally, unusually
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routinely perform, routinely check, routinely used, routinely tested
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royal
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adjective
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relating to a king, queen, or other member of a royal family
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They attended a royal ceremony at the palace. |
royal treatment |
exceptionally good or special treatment
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regal, majestic, noble, grand, kingly
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common, ordinary, humble
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royal family, royal palace, royal wedding, royal decree
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rub
/rʌb/
verb
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rubbed
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rubbed
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rubs
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rubbing
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to move something over the surface of another thing using pressure and friction
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She rubbed her hands together to keep them warm. |
rub salt in the wound |
to make a bad situation even worse
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massage, wipe, polish, scrub, stroke
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pat, ignore, leave
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rub hands, rub eyes, rub off, rub out
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rubber
/ˈrʌbər/
noun
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a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.
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The tires are made of natural rubber. |
rubber meets the road |
the point at which a theory or idea is tested in practice
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elastic, latex, polymer, gum, elastomer
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metal, stone, plastic
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rubber band, rubber gloves, rubber boots, rubber factory
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ruin
/ˈruːɪn/
verb
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ruined
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ruined
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ruins
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ruining
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to destroy or severely damage something so that it no longer works or is of no use.
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Heavy rain ruined the wedding decorations. |
go to ruin |
to deteriorate or be destroyed over time
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destroy, wreck, spoil, devastate, damage
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build, repair, restore
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ruin plans, ruin life, ruin relationship, ruin reputation
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rule
/ruːl/
noun
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an accepted principle or instruction that states what is allowed or what must be done.
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There are strict rules about safety in the lab. |
break the rules |
to disobey or violate the rules
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law, regulation, guideline, command, principle
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chaos, freedom, disorder
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follow the rule, make a rule, strict rule, basic rule
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ruling
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noun
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an official decision made by a judge or authority.
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The court’s ruling favored the defendant. |
ruling party |
the political party currently in power
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decision, verdict, judgment, decree, resolution
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appeal, reversal
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court ruling, final ruling, government ruling, new ruling
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rumor
/ˈruːmər/
noun
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a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.
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There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year. |
spread a rumor |
to share unverified information with others
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gossip, hearsay, speculation, talk, buzz
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fact, truth, confirmation
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false rumor, spread rumor, rumor mill, wild rumor
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runner
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a person who runs, especially in races or for exercise
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The runner crossed the finish line with a big smile. |
front runner |
a person or thing that is leading in a race or competition
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athlete, racer, jogger, sprinter, competitor
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walker, spectator
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marathon runner, fast runner, long-distance runner, top runner
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running
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noun
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running
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the action or sport of running
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Running every morning keeps me healthy. |
in the long run |
after a long time; eventually
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jogging, sprinting, racing, exercise
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resting, walking
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go running, enjoy running, long-distance running, running shoes
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rural
/ˈrʊərəl/
adjective
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relating to the countryside rather than the town
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He prefers the peaceful life of a rural village. |
rural development |
improvement of the countryside areas
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countryside, pastoral, rustic, provincial
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urban, city
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rural area, rural life, rural economy, rural community
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sack
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noun
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a large bag made of strong material for holding things
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He carried a sack of rice on his shoulder. |
get the sack |
to be dismissed from a job
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bag, pouch, sackcloth, container
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box, case
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sack of rice, sleeping sack, potato sack, sack race
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safely
/ˈseɪfli/
adverb
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in a way that is not dangerous or likely to cause harm
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The children crossed the road safely. |
safe and sound |
unharmed and in good condition
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securely, harmlessly, cautiously, carefully
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dangerously, recklessly
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arrive safely, drive safely, travel safely, safely return
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sail
/seɪl/
verb
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sailed
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sails
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sailing
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to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power
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They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean last summer. |
set sail |
to begin a journey by sea
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navigate, voyage, cruise, drift, glide
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anchor, dock
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sail away, sail across, sail on, sail through
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sandwich
/ˈsændwɪtʃ/
noun
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two pieces of bread with food such as meat, cheese, or salad between them
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I made a chicken sandwich for lunch. |
caught in a sandwich |
to be trapped between two people or situations
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snack, sub, burger, roll, toastie
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meal, feast
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chicken sandwich, cheese sandwich, sandwich shop, eat a sandwich
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scare
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verb
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scared
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scared
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scares
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scaring
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to frighten someone or make them feel afraid
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The loud noise scared the baby. |
scare the hell out of |
to frighten someone very badly
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frighten, terrify, startle, alarm, shock
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comfort, calm, reassure
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scare off, scare away, big scare, sudden scare
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scary
/ˈskeəri/
adjective
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causing fear or making you feel frightened
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That horror movie was really scary. |
scary as hell |
extremely frightening
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frightening, terrifying, spooky, creepy, alarming
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pleasant, comforting, calm
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scary movie, scary story, scary sound, scary face
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scatter
/ˈskætər/
verb
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scattered
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scattered
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scatters
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scattering
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to throw or spread things over a wide area in different directions
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The farmer scattered seeds across the field. |
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to disperse completely or destroy
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disperse, spread, strew, distribute, sprinkle
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collect, gather, assemble
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scatter seeds, scatter leaves, scatter light, scatter everywhere
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scent
/sɛnt/
noun
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a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
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The scent of roses filled the garden. |
lose one's scent |
to lose track of a person or thing being pursued
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fragrance, aroma, odor, perfume, smell
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stench, stink, reek
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sweet scent, pleasant scent, floral scent, scent of perfume
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scramble
/ˈskræmbəl/
verb
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scrambled
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scrambled
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scrambles
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scrambling
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to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way
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The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite. |
scramble for |
to compete eagerly for something
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climb, rush, struggle, hustle, scurry
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walk, rest, relax
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scramble eggs, scramble up, scramble for position, scramble out
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scratch
/skrætʃ/
verb
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scratched
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scratched
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scratches
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scratching
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to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching
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The cat scratched the door to be let in. |
from scratch |
from the very beginning without using anything that already exists
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scrape, rub, claw, mark, graze
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polish, smooth
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scratch card, scratch the surface, start from scratch, scratch one's head
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screening
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noun
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the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program
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The hospital offered free health screening for all employees. |
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testing, examination, inspection, evaluation, showing
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neglect, ignorance
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health screening, job screening, movie screening, security screening
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screw
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noun, verb
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screwed
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screwed
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screws
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screwing
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a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw
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He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly. |
screw up |
to make a serious mistake or blunder
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fasten, tighten, bolt, twist, secure
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loosen, detach, release
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tighten the screw, screw in, screw up, screw loose
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sculpture
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noun
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the art of making two- or three-dimensional representative or abstract forms, especially by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster
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The museum has a beautiful marble sculpture of a woman. |
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statue, carving, model, figure, effigy
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painting, sketch, drawing
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marble sculpture, bronze sculpture, modern sculpture, sculpture garden
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seal
/siːl/
verb
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sealed
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seals
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sealing
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to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something
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He sealed the envelope before sending the letter. |
seal the deal |
to finalize an agreement or decision
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close, fasten, secure, shut, confirm
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open, unseal, release
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seal the deal, seal the envelope, seal tightly, official seal
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