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UNIVERSIDAD TÉCNICA DE AMBATO

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ARISE /ˈeəriːz/
Part of speech: noun
Definition: To stand up from a sitting, lying, or kneeling position
EXAMPLE Karla was arisen by a priest after 3 hours of have been kneeling in front of a church.

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ASHORE //əˈʃɔː(r)/
Part of speech: Adverb
Definition: To the land from the water, or on land as opposed to on a ship or boat
EXAMPLE The cruise included several days ashore that is why it is a bit expensive.

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BLADE /bleɪd/
Part of speech: Countable noun
Definition: The flat cutting edge of a knife, saw, or other tool or weapon
EXAMPLE: The blade of the knife that I used for cutting the meat, was too small.

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BLAST /blɑːst/
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To damage or destroy something with a bomb or gun
EXAMPLE: A month ago, there was a blast at the Ambato's famous supermarket and lots of things got
destroyed by the fire.

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BONNET /ˈbɒnɪt/
Definition: The front part of a car that covers the engine. The American word is hood.
EXAMPLE: The mechanic always have to raise the bonnet up to be able to check the car´s engine.

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BULGE /bʌldʒ/
Part of speech: countable noun
Definition: A rounded swelling which distorts an otherwise flat surface
EXAMPLE: The bulge of a fat man`s stomach is easily seen by everyone.

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CLAW /klɔː/
Definition: A sharp, curved, horny structure at the end of a toe of a mammal, reptile, or bird.
EXAMPLE: If a lion takes you with his claws you will not be able to escape.

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CLIMAX /ˈklʌɪmaks/
Definition: A series of statements or ideas in an ascending order of rhetorical force or intensity.
EXAMPLE: Rafael Correa´s career reached its climax when he was elected president.

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COWARDICE /ˈkaʊə(r)dɪs/
Part of speech: uncountable noun
Definition: Behaviour that shows you are not brave enough to fight or do something difficult or
dangerous
EXAMPLE: Some people are as cowardice as cats, when they see something dangerous they just avoid
doing that.

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CRAMPED /kræmpt/
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Feeling uncomfortable in a space that is too small: I felt cramped and uncomfortable.
EXAMPLE: Carlos told me that when he went to the mountain there were some big stones that we had
to pass through and he felt cramped while walking between those stones.

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CREW /kruː/
Definition: A group of people who work on and operate a ship, boat, aircraft, spacecraft, or train.
EXAMPLE: The crew of Titanic's ship was not as well trained for sailing as the crew of nowadays.

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CRAMP /kræmp/
Part of speech: Countable or uncountable noun
Definition: Painful involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscles, typically caused by fatigue or strain.
EXAMPLE: I would like to know if there is any treatment for avoiding cramps` pain

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CRISPS /krɪsp/
Part of speech: Countable noun
Definition: A dessert of fruit baked with a crunchy topping of brown sugar, butter, and flour.
EXAMPLE: Luis told me that when he was a little child he loved to eat bread with full of crisps.

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DAGGER /ˈdæɡə(r)/
Definition: a short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a weapon.
EXAMPLE: Soldiers usually carry a dagger with them, especially when they are in the jungle.

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DILUTE /daɪˈluːt/
Definition: To make a liquid less strong by adding water or another liquid
EXAMPLE: I rarely dilute the ice in the juice I drink because it usually causes me stomach ache.

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DISMISSIVE /dɪˈsmɪsɪv/
Definition: showing that you do not think something is worth considering
EXAMPLE: She's so dismissive of anybody else's suggestions so she prefers to do what she wants.

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FAKE /feɪk/
Definition: A person or thing that appears or is presented as being genuine but is not
EXAMPLE: Rose accused Joel of deliberately giving her a fake bill.

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FOND /fɒnd/
Definition: Liking and caring about someone very much, especially as a result of knowing them well or
for a long time:
EXAMPLE: I was very fond of my Uncle Joel because we used to have really good times at school.

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GRIP /ɡrɪp/
Definition: An act or the action of taking or keeping a firm hold of something
.
EXAMPLE: If I see a spider I will firmly grip you hand because I hate spiders.

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GUNPOWDER /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdə(r)/
Definition: A substance that is used for causing explosions or for making fireworks . .
EXAMPLE: People normally use gunpowder for elaborating fireworks and they are sold for especial
dates such as Christmas.

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HANG /hæŋ/
Definition: To put something somewhere so that the top part is held in position but the bottom part is
loose and can move easily
EXAMPLE: Philip hung his hat on a hook behind the door. It shows that he is a really organized person.

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HAUNTED /ˈhɔːntɪd/
Part of speech: adjetive
Definition: To cause somebody unease, worry, or regret by continual presence or recurrence in his or
her life
EXAMPLE: I always have been haunted by the mistakes I did when I was teenager.

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IMPROMPTU /ɪmˈprɒmptjuː/
Definition: Done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed.
EXAMPLE: The teacher`s impromptu speech was really catching, didn´t it?

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JAMMED /dʒæmd/
Definition: very crowded with people or things
EXAMPLE: We sat for an hour in jammed traffic and it really irritated us

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JINGLE /ˈdʒɪŋɡ(ə)l/
Definition: A light musical noise like that of small bells or pieces of metal being shaken together.
EXAMPLE: The horn of the ice cream seller car`s sounds like a little boy singing.

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LAVENDER /ˈlævəndə(r)/
Part of speech: countable and uncountable noun.
Definition: A small aromatic evergreen shrub of the mint family, with narrow leaves and bluish-purple
flowers, used in perfumery and medicine.
EXAMPLE: She may be using an especial aromatic, her clothes smelt of lavender and mothballs.

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MAST /mɑːst/
Definition: A tall upright post, spar, or other structure on a ship or boat, in sailing vessels generally
carrying a sail or sails.
EXAMPLE: Fortunately, the mast of the sinking boat was spotted and the team immediately responded.

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OAR /ɔː(r)/
Definition: : A long stick with a wide flat blade at one end, used for rowing a boat
EXAMPLE: The oars that are made of wood are heavy so it helps to row the boat better..

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ON THE LOOKOUT /ɒn ðə lʊkaʊt/
Part of speech: idiom
Definition: A watch kept, as for something that may happen.
.
EXAMPLE: Marco has been on the lookout for some whales jumping out from the sea.

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PLEA /pliː/
Definition: Legal: A statement that someone makes in a court of law to say whether they are guilty of a
crime or not.
EXAMPLE: When Dario was on the court, he pleaded for the judge forgiveness.

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PRAWN //prɔːn/
Definition: A marine crustacean that resembles a large shrimp.
EXAMPLE: I love eating baked prawns as much as eating roast chicken.

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RELY /rɪˈlaɪ/
Definition: Rely on someone/something: to trust someone or something to do something for you.
EXAMPLE: I forgot to bring my homework but I already called my brother and asked him to bring it
for me, I rely on him.

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RUB /rʌb/
Part of speech : verb
Definition: Apply firm pressure to the surface of (something), using a repeated back and forth motion
EXAMPLE: After the basketball game finished, I softly rubbed a cream on my aching shoulder.

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SCRAP /skræp/
Definition: A small piece or remnant that has been detached from or torn off a larger piece.
EXAMPLE: Richard suggested looking up for the scrap that is missing on the evidence which will
help us to clarify the doubts about the accident.

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SPRAWL /sprɔːl/
Part of speech : intransitive verb
Definition: Used about buildings that fill an area in an ugly way that has not been carefully planned
EXAMPLE: The suburbs sprawl across two hilltops seem to be uncomfortable to walk and even to rest
peacefully.

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STAFF //stɑːf/
Pat of speech: countable noun
Definition: All the people employed by a particular organization
EXAMPLE: All the staff in the bank got petrified after the bank was assaulted.

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STIR /stɜː(r)/
Part of speech: transitve verb
Move a spoon or other implement around in (a liquid or other substance) in order to mix it thoroughly
EXAMPLE: I added some sugar in the coffee and gently stirred it.

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STUFF /stʌf/
Part of speech : uncountable noun
Matter, material, articles, or activities of a specified or indeterminate kind that are being referred to,
indicated, or implied.
EXAMPLE: What were all that stuff doing in my office?

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THICKEN /ˈθɪk(ə)n/
Part of speech : intransitive verb
Definition: To make or become more intense, intricate, or complex:
EXAMPLE: The flour I added thicken the soup so I did not have to add anything else.

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TOFFEE /ˈtɒfi/
Part of speech: countable and uncountable noun
Definition: A candy that can be soft and chewy or hard and brittle, made by boiling brown sugar or
molasses with butter and sometimes flavorings or nuts.
EXAMPLE: My mother told me that she has forgotten about how to prepare toffee and she felt a bit
embarrassed.

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TREACHERY /ˈtretʃəri/
Definition: Betrayal of trust, faith, or allegiance; perfidy, disloyalty, or treason
EXAMPLE: Joel gossiped with his friend everything about his girlfriend`s likes so she felt that Joel
treachery her.

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UNDO /ʌnˈdu/
Definition: to open something that is fastened, tied or wrapped
EXAMPLE: Daniel wanted to undo the cord from his hands because it was hurting his wrist.

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UPHOLD (ʌpˈhəʊld)
Part of speech: transitive verb
Definition: to maintain, affirm, or defend against opposition or challenge. to defend or keep a principle
or law, or to say that a decision that has already been made, especially a legal one, is correct.
EXAMPLE: As a judge you are expected to uphold the law whether you agree with it or not

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UPROOT /ʌpˈruːt/
Definition: To pull a whole tree or plant from the ground, including all the roots that grow in the soil
EXAMPLE: The heavy storms caused some floods that even uproot the trees.

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UNTANGLE /ʌnˈtæŋɡ(ə)l/
Definition: to separate things that are twisted around each other
EXAMPLE: It takes hours to untangle Mary´s hair that is why she´s always late for the parties.

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UNWIND /ʌnˈwaɪnd/
Part of speech: intransitive verb
Definition: to become straighter or looser after being wrapped around something else, or to make
something do this
EXAMPLE: He slowly unwound the tie from around his neck.

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VINYL /ˈvaɪn(ə)l/
Definition: Any of various chemical compounds, typically highly reactive, that contain this group and
are used in making plastics.
EXAMPLE: People who use materials made of vinyl can run risk of getting serious illnesses.

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WACKY /ˈwæki/
Part of speech: adjective informal.
Definition: Funny or amusing in a slightly odd or peculiar way.
EXAMPLE: Yesterday I saw a man wearing wacky clothes and he was the black point of the party.

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WEAR OFF /weə(r) ɒf/
Part of speech: phrasal verb
Definition: 1. to decrease in intensity gradually. 2. to disappear or cause to disappear gradually through
exposure, use, etc.
EXAMPLE: Yesterday, I dreamt my father and while he was calling me he was walking and wore off
slowly.

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WRITE OFF /raɪt ɒf/
Part of speech: phrsal verb
Definition: to say officially that someone does not have to pay an amount of money
EXAMPLE: The Ecuadorian´s government disagreed to write off debts of $170 billion that the country
has been owning to the United States.

BIBLIOGRAPHY:
 Oxford Dictionary:
http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/climax
 Macmillan Dictionary:
http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/unwind
 Cambridge Dictionary Online:
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/undoing

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