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Qualities & Amounts — Lesson 4

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forces

ˈfɔːrsɪz

A powerful effect or influence — the armed forces are preparing for the mission.

The armed forces are preparing for the mission.

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analog

ˈænəlɔːɡ

Something having the property of being analogous to something else — many people prefer the analog feel of vinyl records.

Analog watches use hands that move continuously around a dial.

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trio

ˈtriːoʊ

The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one — the three friends formed a trio.

A trio of musicians played at the wedding.

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asset

ˈæset

A useful or valuable quality — real estate is often considered a safe financial asset.

The company's assets include several buildings and investments.

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wise

waɪz

A way of doing or being — he made a wise decision to save money.

She is a wise woman who always gives good advice.

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sweep

swiːp

A wide scope — I sweep the floor every morning.

I sweep the floor every morning.

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eighth

eɪtθ

Position eight in a countable series of things — he finished in eighth place.

He finished in eighth place.

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twelve

twelv

The cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one — a twelve-seater minibus.

The cafeteria opens for lunch at twelve (o'clock).

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shine

ʃaɪn

The quality of being bright and sending out rays of light — his eyes shine with happiness.

The sun shines in the sky.

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yellow

ˈjel.oʊ

A colour like that of a lemon or gold or the sun — you should wear more yellow - it suits you.

It was early autumn and the leaves were turning yellow.

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purple

ˈpɜrpəl

A dark reddish-blue color that is a mixture of red and blue — she bought a purple coat.

The sky turns purple at sunset.

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thousand

ˈθaʊzənd

The cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100 — there are a thousand books on the shelf.

There are a thousand books on the shelf.

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