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Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary. Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary.
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hardship noun [ˈhɑɚdˌʃɪp]
  • pain and suffering
  • something that causes pain, suffering, or loss
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director noun [dəˈrɛktɚ]
  • a person who manages an organized group of people or a part of an organization (such as a school or business)
  • one of a group of managers who control a company or corporation
  • a person who directs a play, movie, etc.
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hurdle noun [ˈhɚdl̟]
  • one of a series of barriers to be jumped over in a race
  • a race in which runners must jump over hurdles —usually used with a singular verb
  • something that makes an achievement difficult
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lucky adjective [ˈlʌki]
  • having good luck : fortunate
  • producing a good result by chance : resulting from good luck
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loose adjective [ˈluːs]
  • not tightly fastened, attached, or held
  • not pulled or stretched tight
  • not fitting close to your body : not tight
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karate noun [kəˈrɑːti]
  • a form of fighting that was developed in Japan in which your feet and hands are used to kick and hit an opponent : a Japanese martial art—often used before another noun
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hip noun [ˈhɪp]
  • the part of your body between your waist and legs on each side
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headfirst adverb [ˈhɛdˈfɚst]
  • with the head leading
  • without taking time to think about your actions
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gymnastics noun [ʤɪmˈnæstɪks]
  • physical exercises for developing strength and balance
  • a sport in which athletes are judged on how well they perform various physical exercises on a mat or on special equipment
  • an activity that requires unusual ability or effort
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force noun [ˈfoɚs]
  • physical strength, power, or effect
  • power or violence used on a person or thing
  • strength or power that is not physical
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embarrass verb [ɪmˈberəs]
  • to make (someone) feel confused and foolish in front of other people
  • to make (a person, group, government, etc.) look foolish in public
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darling noun [ˈdɑɚlɪŋ]
  • a person you love very much —often used to address someone you love
  • a kind and helpful person
  • someone who is liked very much by a person or group —often + of
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crude adjective [ˈkruːd]
  • very simple and basic : made or done in a way that does not show a lot of skill
  • rude in a way that makes people uncomfortable; especially : talking about sexual matters in a rude way
  • very simple and basic in a way that is true but not complete
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fiction noun [ˈfɪkʃən]
  • written stories about people and events that are not real : literature that tells stories which are imagined by the writer
  • something that is not true
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equipment noun [ɪˈkwɪpmənt]
  • supplies or tools needed for a special purpose
  • the act of equipping someone or something
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entertainment noun [ˌɛntɚˈteɪnmənt]
  • amusement or pleasure that comes from watching a performer, playing a game, etc.
  • the act of amusing or entertaining people
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steak noun [ˈsteɪk]
  • a thick, flat piece of meat and especially beef
  • a thick, flat piece of fish
  • beef that is cut into small pieces and used for stews, casseroles, etc.
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groan verb [ˈgroʊn]
  • to make a deep sound because of pain or some strong emotion (such as grief or disappointment)
  • to say (something that expresses annoyance or unhappiness)
  • to complain about something