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Language & Communication — Lesson 13

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devote

dɪˈvoʊt

Give time, energy, or attention to something or someone in a committed way — she devotes all her free time to learning piano.

She devotes all her free time to learning piano.

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diary

ˈdaɪri

A book in which you write down your personal thoughts, experiences, and events — he lost his diary and was very upset.

I write in my diary every night before bed.

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dictate

dɪkˈteɪt

1. To read or speak words aloud for someone to write down. 2. To give orders — don't let anyone dictate how you live your life.

The manager dictated a letter to the secretary.

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direct

dəˈrekt

Going straight from one place to another without stopping or going through other places — we took a direct flight from London to New York.

We took a direct flight from London to New York.

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disagree

dɪsəˈɡri

Have or express a different opinion from someone — I disagree with your decision.

I disagree with your decision.

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dismiss

dɪsˈmɪs

Refuse to consider or accept something — don't dismiss her opinion so quickly.

The manager dismissed my request for leave.

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display

dɪˈspleɪ

Show or exhibit something so that people can see it — please display your ticket at the entrance.

The museum displays ancient artifacts from Egypt.

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dispute

dɪˈspjuːt

A disagreement or argument between people, often formal — they dispute the accuracy of the report.

There is a dispute over who owns the property.

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document

ˈdɑːkjəmənt

A piece of written or printed paper that contains official information and can — can you sign this document, please?

Can you sign this document, please?

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donkey

ˈdɑŋki

A donkey is a domestic animal with long ears, similar to a small horse — we rode a donkey along the beach path.

The donkey carries the heavy sacks.

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drama

ˈdræmə

A genre of literature or performance involving stories with characters — his life is full of drama.

We watched a drama about the war.

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elaborate

ɪˈlæbərət

Carefully planned or designed, with many details or parts — the wedding had elaborate decorations everywhere.

She gave an elaborate presentation on the project.

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