▸ Specimen Drawer

Language & Communication — Lesson 25

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Browse the cards below, then start a play round — five minutes of quick drills that lock each word into memory.

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stress

stres

Great worry caused by a difficult situation , or something that causes this condition — yoga is a very effective technique for combating stress.

People under a lot of stress may experience headaches , minor pains , and sleeping difficulties .

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submit

səbˈmɪt

Present or hand over something to someone for approval, consideration, or a decision — he refused to submit to their demands.

Please submit your application by Friday.

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suggest

səˈdʒɛst

Mention an idea, plan, or action for another person to consider or think about — what do you suggest?

Can I suggest a different approach?

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suppose

səˈpoʊz

Think or believe something is likely to be true — I suppose you are right.

I suppose you are right.

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swear

swer

Make a serious promise or to use offensive and impolite language — I swear to tell the truth.

I swear to tell the truth.

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symbol

ˈsɪmbəl

A sign, shape, or object that is used to represent something else, especially — the dove is a symbol of peace.

The dove is a symbol of peace.

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tag

tæɡ

A small piece of paper, cloth, or other material attached to something to — the price tag says $25.

The price tag says $25.

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tale

teɪl

A tale is a story, especially one that is fictional or traditionally told — he wrote a tale of adventure set in ancient times.

The grandmother told the children a tale about a brave knight.

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target

ˈtɑːrɡɪt

The red mailbox has a blue circle with a dot—this is the target shape on it.

I hit the target three times.

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television

ˈtɛləvɪʒən

An electronic device that receives broadcast signals and displays moving images with sound — the television is broken again.

We watch television every evening after dinner.

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term

tɜːrm

A fixed period of time, especially one of the three periods into which a school — the new term starts in September.

The new term starts in September.

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thank

θæŋk

Express gratitude or appreciation to someone for something they have done or given — thank you very much.

Thank you for your help.

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