Vocabularies

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noun
/ˌprɒdɪˈɡæləti/

the quality of being wastefully extravagant

"His prodigality with money left him bankrupt."

noun, verb
/ˈprɒfɪt/

financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent

"The company made a huge profit this quarter."

noun, verb
/ˈprəʊɡrɛs/ (noun), /prəˈɡrɛs/ (verb)

forward movement toward a destination or improvement in a condition

"The students made great progress in their studies."

verb
/prəˈhɪbɪt/

to formally forbid something by law, rule, or authority

"Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the hospital."

noun
/prəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃən/

A rapid increase or spread of something, especially in number or amount.

"The proliferation of smartphones has changed the way we communicate."

noun
/ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

A statement, idea, or plan put forward for consideration or discussion.

"The company made a business proposition to the investors."

noun
/prəˈtɛktərət/

A state that is controlled and protected by another.

"The small country became a protectorate of the empire."

adjective
/prəˈtræktɪd/

Lasting for a long time or longer than expected.

"The negotiation turned into a protracted process."

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proud

adjective
/praʊd/

Feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of achievements or qualities.

"She felt proud of her son's accomplishments."

verb
/prəˈvaɪd/

to give or supply something that is needed or wanted

"The teacher will provide extra materials for the students."

verb
/prəˈvaɪdɪd/

gave or supplied something that was needed

"The hotel provided free breakfast for all guests."

noun
/ˈpreɪsiː/

a short summary of a text or speech

"She wrote a précis of the lecture for her classmates."

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push

verb
/pʊʃ/

to apply force to move something away from oneself

"He had to push the heavy door to open it."

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quake

verb
/kweɪk/

to shake or tremble, often due to fear or a natural event like an earthquake

"The ground began to quake during the earthquake."

adjective
/ˈkwɑː.lɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Relating to the quality or nature of something rather than its quantity.

"The study focused on the qualitative aspects of customer feedback."

adjective
/ˈkwɑːn.tə.teɪ.tɪv/

Relating to the measurement or amount of something.

"The report included quantitative data on population growth."

verb
/ˈkwentʃɪŋ/

The act of satisfying thirst or extinguishing something like fire.

"Drinking cold water was quenching her thirst."

noun/verb
/ˈkwes.tʃən/

A sentence designed to elicit information; or to ask something.

"She asked a difficult question during the meeting."

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quit

verb
/kwɪt/

To leave a place, job, or habit permanently.

"He decided to quit his job after five years."

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quo

noun
/kwoʊ/

The existing state of affairs or situation, often used in the phrase 'status quo'.

"He wanted to maintain the status quo at work."

noun
/ˈrækɪt/

A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.

"He bought a new tennis racket for the match."

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radiant

adjective
/ˈreɪdiənt/

Shining brightly; expressing great happiness.

"She looked radiant in her wedding dress."

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raid

verb
/reɪd/

To suddenly attack or enter a place, especially by force.

"The police raided the warehouse last night."

verb
/reɪz/

To lift or move something to a higher position; to increase; to bring up.

"She raised her hand to ask a question."