Vocabularies

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zealot

noun
/ˈzel.ət/

A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their ideals.

"He was considered a zealot for his strict political views."

adjective
/ˈzel.əs/

Showing great energy and enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.

"The team was zealous in their efforts to win the championship."

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zeitgeist

noun
/ˈzaɪtɡaɪst/

The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.

"The novel perfectly captures the zeitgeist of the 1960s."

noun
/ˈziːnɪθ/

The time at which something is most powerful or successful; the highest point.

"Her career reached its zenith in the late 1990s."

noun
/ˈzɛfər/

A soft gentle breeze.

"A warm zephyr blew through the valley."

zest

noun
/zɛst/

Great enthusiasm and energy; also the outer colored part of citrus fruit used for flavor.

"She tackled the project with zest."

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zesty

adjective
/ˈzɛsti/

Having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy flavor; full of energy and enthusiasm.

"The dish had a zesty flavor that everyone loved."

noun
/ˈzoʊdiæk/

a belt of the heavens divided into twelve equal divisions or signs, each named after a constellation; used in astronomy and astrology

"She checked her zodiac sign to read her daily horoscope."

noun
/əˈbɪləti/

the power, skill, or capacity to do something

"Her ability to solve problems quickly impressed everyone."

able

adjective
/ˈeɪbl/

having the power, skill, or means to do something

"She is able to speak three languages fluently."

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about

preposition, adverb
/əˈbaʊt/

concerning; on the subject of; approximately

"We talked about the new project yesterday."

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above

preposition, adverb
/əˈbʌv/

at a higher place or position than something

"The picture hangs above the fireplace."

verb
/əˈtʃiːv/

to successfully bring about or reach a desired goal or result

"She worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor."

adjective
/ˈæktɪv/

Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits; taking action rather than being passive.

"She is very active in community projects."

add

verb
/æd/

To put together or combine with something else; to increase the number, amount, or value.

"He decided to add more details to the report."

verb
/ədˈmɪnɪstər/

To manage or oversee the operation of something; to provide or apply.

"The nurse will administer the medicine at noon."

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admit

verb
/ədˈmɪt/

To confess or acknowledge something as true; to allow entry.

"He admitted that he had made a mistake."

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adult

noun
/ˈædʌlt/ or /əˈdʌlt/

A fully grown or developed person; mature.

"Children must be accompanied by an adult."

adjective
/əˈfreɪd/

feeling fear or anxiety; worried that something undesirable will happen

"She was afraid of the dark."

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after

preposition, conjunction, adverb
/ˈæftər/

in the time following an event or another action

"We went for ice cream after the movie."

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aid

noun, verb
/eɪd/

help or support, typically of a practical nature

"The volunteers provided aid to the flood victims."

noun
/ˌælɪˈɡeɪʃən/

a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof

"The politician denied the allegation of corruption."

adverb
/ˈɔːlmoʊst/

very nearly, but not exactly or completely

"He almost missed the train."

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alone

adjective, adverb
/əˈloʊn/

having no one else present; on one's own

"She prefers to live alone in her apartment."