Vocabularies

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noun
/rɪˈpoʊst/

a quick and clever reply to criticism or an insult

"Her sharp riposte left everyone in silence."

adjective
/ˌmiː.ti.ə.rəˈlɒ.dʒɪ.kəl/

related to the study of the atmosphere and weather

"The meteorological department predicted heavy rainfall this week."

noun
/ˌlɪt.əˈrɑː.ti/

well-educated, literary, or scholarly people

"The event was attended by poets, critics, and other members of the literati."

noun
/ˌhaɪ.roʊˈɡlɪf.ɪks/

a system of writing using pictures or symbols, used especially by ancient Egyptians

"The tomb walls were covered with Egyptian hieroglyphics."

noun
/juːˈdʒen.ɪks/

the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population

"Eugenics has been criticized for its unethical applications in history."

noun
/ˌiː.tiˈɒ.lə.dʒi/

the cause or origin of a disease or condition

"Doctors are studying the etiology of the new virus."

adjective
/ˌeθ.noʊˈsen.trɪk/

evaluating other cultures according to the standards of one's own culture

"His ethnocentric attitude made it hard for him to appreciate foreign traditions."

noun
/ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/

the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures

"She decided to study archeology to learn about ancient civilizations."

noun
/ˌær.əˈbesk/

a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses

"The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns."

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voice

noun
/vɔɪs/

the sound produced by the vocal cords; the ability to speak or express oneself

"She has a beautiful voice that captivates the audience."

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vacation

noun
/vəˈkeɪʃən/

an extended period of leisure and recreation, especially one spent away from home or traveling

"We went on vacation to the beach last summer."

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vital

adjective
/ˈvaɪtl/

essential or necessary for life or success

"It's vital to stay hydrated during the summer."

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visitor

noun
/ˈvɪzɪtər/

a person who goes to see a place or someone for a short time

"The museum had many visitors last weekend."

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visit

verb
/ˈvɪzɪt/

to go to see someone or something for a short time

"They plan to visit their grandparents next week."

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vision

noun
/ˈvɪʒən/

the ability to see or a mental image of something

"She had a clear vision of her future."

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village

noun
/ˈvɪlɪdʒ/

a small community or group of houses in a rural area

"They live in a small village surrounded by mountains."

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viewer

noun
/ˈvɪərər/

a person who watches something, especially television or video content

"The viewer is able to switch channels with the remote control."

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view

noun/verb
/vjuː/

the act of seeing or observing something, or an area of sight

"She had a great view of the sunset from her balcony."

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video

noun
/ˈvɪdiəʊ/

a recording of moving visual images made digitally or on film

"She watched the video of her favorite concert online."

noun
/ˈvæli/

a low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it

"The valley was covered in lush green grass and flowers."

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value

noun
/ˈvæljuː/

the importance, worth, or usefulness of something

"The value of education cannot be overstated."

adjective
/ˈvæljuːəbl/

worth a great deal of money or importance

"The diamond ring is very valuable."

noun
/vəˈraɪəti/

the quality or state of being different or diverse; a range of different things

"There is a variety of fruits available in the market."

adjective
/ˈwɛlθi/

having a great deal of money, resources, or assets

"He became wealthy after investing in real estate."

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