Vocabularies

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noun
/əˈʃʊrəns/

a positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise; confidence in oneself

"The manager gave us assurance that the project would be completed on time."

noun
/əˈtendəns/

the action or state of going regularly to or being present at a place or event

"The teacher takes attendance at the beginning of each class."

noun
/əˈtrækʃən/

the action or power of evoking interest or pleasure in something; a place that draws visitors

"The museum is the main attraction for tourists in this city."

noun
/ˈɔːkʃən/

a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder

"The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend."

noun
/ɔːˈdæsəti/

willingness to take bold risks; rude or disrespectful behavior; impudence

"He had the audacity to ask for a raise after being late every day."

noun
/ˈænsestər/

a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended

"She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors."

noun
/ˈæŋkər/

a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence

"The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor."

noun
/ædˈvɜːr.sə.ti/

difficulties or misfortune; hardship

"She showed great courage in the face of adversity."

noun
/əˈfer/

an event or situation; a matter that someone deals with

"The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests."

noun
/əˈfek.ʃən/

a feeling of liking or caring for someone or something

"She has deep affection for her grandmother."

noun
/əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

connection or association with an organization or group

"His political affiliation influenced his career decisions."

noun
/ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/

a business or organization that provides a particular service

"She works for a travel agency downtown."

noun
/əˈdʒen.də/

a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action

"The meeting agenda includes budget discussions."

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Agony

noun
/ˈæɡ.ə.ni/

extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain

"He was in agony after the accident."

noun
/əˈɡriː.mənt/

a negotiated arrangement between parties; harmony of opinion

"They signed a business agreement yesterday."

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Alien

noun
/ˈeɪ.li.ən/

a foreigner; being from another world or place; strange

"The customs were alien to their culture."

noun
/ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal

"The allegation against him was proven false."

noun
/əˈlaɪəns/

a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations

"The two countries formed a strong alliance for trade."

noun
/əˈlaʊəns/

a sum of money paid regularly to a person; permission to do something

"Children receive a weekly allowance for helping with chores."

noun
/ˈɔːltər/

a raised structure on which offerings or sacrifices are made to a deity

"The bride and groom stood before the altar during the ceremony."

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Ambassador

noun
/æmˈbæsədər/

an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country

"The ambassador met with government officials to discuss trade agreements."

noun
/æmˈbɪʃən/

a strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work

"Her ambition is to become a successful doctor."

noun
/ˈæmjʊlət/

an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease

"She wore a silver amulet around her neck for good luck."

noun
/əˈmjuːzmənt/

the state or experience of finding something funny; entertainment or recreational activities

"The children's laughter showed their amusement at the clown's performance."