Vocabularies

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traitor

noun
/ˈtreɪtər/

A person who betrays their country, friends, or a cause by acting against them.

"The soldier was labeled a traitor for giving secrets to the enemy."

verb
/trænsˈfɔːrm/

To change something completely in form, appearance, or character.

"The new policy will transform the healthcare system."

verb
/ˈtrɛmbəl/

To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.

"She began to tremble with fear before speaking."

adjective
/ˈtrʌstˌwɜːrði/

Able to be relied on as honest or truthful.

"She is a trustworthy friend who never lies."

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twister

noun
/ˈtwɪstər/

A tornado or something that twists; also refers to a challenging tongue twister.

"The twister destroyed several houses in the village."

noun
/ˈtuːsəm/

A pair of people considered together, often in a romantic or competitive context.

"They entered the dance competition as a twosome."

adjective
/ʌnˈkʊkt/

Not cooked; in a raw state.

"Eating uncooked meat can be dangerous."

adjective
/ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/

Impossible to deny; clearly true or real.

"Her talent is undeniable."

verb
/ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/

To judge something as less important or smaller than it really is.

"Never underestimate the power of teamwork."

adjective
/ˌʌndərˈstændəbl/

Able to be understood; reasonable or justifiable.

"Her reaction was understandable given the situation."

adjective
/ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/

Not anticipated or predicted; unexpected.

"The project faced unforeseen challenges that delayed its completion."

adjective
/ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənət/

Having or marked by bad luck; unlucky.

"It was unfortunate that the meeting was canceled at the last minute."

adjective
/ʌnˈhɜːrt/

Not injured or harmed.

"She walked away from the accident unhurt."

adjective
/ʌnˈɪndʒərd/

Without injury; not physically harmed.

"All the passengers were rescued uninjured."

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unmarried

adjective
/ʌnˈmærid/

Not married; single.

"He is thirty-five and still unmarried."

adjective
/ʌnˈsteɪtɪd/

not expressed directly in words; implied or left unsaid

"The contract included several unstated expectations."

adjective
/ʌnˈtruː/

not true; false or incorrect

"The rumor about the company closing was completely untrue."

adjective
/ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/

not common or ordinary; remarkable or exceptional

"She has an unusual talent for solving complex problems."

adjective
/ʌnˈvɔɪst/

not expressed in speech; in phonetics, a sound produced without vocal cord vibration

"The student kept her opinion unvoiced during the meeting."

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up

adverb
/ʌp/

towards a higher position or level

"He climbed up the ladder quickly."

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uprising

noun
/ˈʌpraɪzɪŋ/

An act of resistance or rebellion; an attempt to overthrow authority or government.

"The uprising spread quickly across the country."

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upset

verb
/ʌpˈsɛt/

To make someone unhappy, worried, or angry.

"The news really upset her."

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use

verb
/juːz/ (verb), /juːs/ (noun)

To employ something for a purpose.

"She used her phone to call a taxi."

adverb
/ˈjuːʒuəli/

Under normal conditions; most of the time.

"She usually walks to school."