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court noun [ˈkoɚt]
  • a formal legal meeting in which evidence about crimes, disagreements, etc., is presented to a judge and often a jury so that decisions can be made according to the law —often used before another noun
  • a place where legal cases are heard
  • an official group of people (such as a judge and jury) who listen to evidence and make decisions about legal cases
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cough verb [ˈkɑːf]
  • to force air through your throat with a short, loud noise often because you are sick
  • to make a noise like that of coughing
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chase noun [ˈtʃeɪs]
  • the act of following and trying to catch a person, animal, etc.
  • an eager attempt to get something
  • steeplechase
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bounce verb [ˈbaʊns]
  • to cause (a ball, rock, etc.) to hit against a surface and quickly move in a different and usually opposite direction
  • to move in one direction, hit a surface (such as a wall or the floor), and then quickly move in a different and usually opposite direction—usually + off
  • to move with a lot of energy and excitement
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appetite noun [ˈæpəˌtaɪt]
  • a physical desire for food
  • a desire or liking for something —usually + for
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polyglot adjective [ˈpɑːliˌglɑːt]
  • knowing or using several languages : multilingual
  • made up of people or things from different cultures, countries, etc.
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abnormal adjective [æbˈnoɚməl]
  • different from what is normal or average : unusual especially in a way that causes problems
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design verb [dɪˈzaɪn]
  • to plan and make decisions about (something that is being built or created) : to create the plans, drawings, etc., that show how (something) will be made
  • to plan and make (something) for a specific use or purpose —usually used as (be) designed
  • to think of (something, such as a plan) : to plan (something) in your mind
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disease noun [dɪˈziːz]
  • an illness that affects a person, animal, or plant : a condition that prevents the body or mind from working normally
  • a problem that a person, group, organization, or society has and cannot stop
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confession noun [kənˈfɛʃən]
  • a written or spoken statement in which you say that you have done something wrong or committed a crime
  • the act of telling people something that makes you embarrassed, ashamed, etc.
  • the act of telling your sins to God or to a priest
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realize verb []
  • to understand or become aware of (something)
  • to cause (something) to become real—usually used as (be) realized
  • to achieve (something, such as a goal, dream, etc.)
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anger noun [ˈæŋgɚ]
  • a strong feeling of being upset or annoyed because of something wrong or bad : the feeling that makes someone want to hurt other people, to shout, etc. : the feeling of being angry
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academy noun [əˈkædəmi]
  • a school that provides training in special subjects or skills
  • a private high school—used in proper names
  • an organization of people who work to support art, science, or literature—used in proper names
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echo noun [ˈɛkoʊ]
  • a sound that is a copy of another sound and that is produced when sound waves bounce off a surface (such as a wall)
  • something (such as a feature or quality) that repeats or resembles something else
  • something that is similar to something that happened or existed before
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hell noun [ˈhɛl]
  • the place where the devil lives and where evil people go after they die according to some religions
  • a very difficult or unpleasant situation or experience
  • —used to express anger, annoyance, etc.
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dice noun [ˈdaɪs]
  • a small cube that is made of plastic, wood, etc., that has one to six dots on each side, and that is used usually in pairs in various games
  • a gambling game played with dice
  • a small cube
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error noun [ˈerɚ]
  • something that is not correct : a wrong action or statement : mistake
  • a mistake made by a person who is playing a sport (such as baseball or tennis)
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literate adjective [ˈlɪtərət]
  • able to read and write
  • having or showing knowledge about a particular subject
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insight noun [ˈɪnˌsaɪt]
  • the ability to understand people and situations in a very clear way
  • an understanding of the true nature of something —often + into
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abandon verb [əˈbændən]
  • to leave and never return to (someone who needs protection or help)
  • to leave and never return to (something)
  • to leave (a place) because of danger