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Qualities & Amounts — Lesson 12

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plus

plʌs

A useful or valuable quality — two plus three equals five.

Two plus three equals five.

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polish

ˈpɑː.lɪʃ

The property of being smooth and shiny — to polish the furniture.

to polish the furniture

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portion

ˈpɔrʃən

Something determined in relation to something that includes it — she ate a small portion of cake.

She ate a small portion of cake.

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pose

poʊz

Affected manners intended to impress others — she posed for the photograph with a big smile.

She posed for the photograph with a big smile.

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pound

paʊnd

16 ounces avoirdupois — a pound of apples, please.

A pound of apples, please.

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prime

praɪm

A number that has no factor but itself and 1 — he's in his prime.

This is the prime location for the new store.

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quarter

ˈkwɔːrtər

One of four equal parts — I ate a quarter of the pizza.

I ate a quarter of the pizza.

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raise

reɪz

The amount a salary is increased — could you raise your hand?

Could you raise your hand?

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range

reɪndʒ

An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control — we offer a wide range of products.

We offer a wide range of products.

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ratio

ˈreɪʃioʊ

The relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient) — what is the ratio of 8 to 4?

The ratio of water to flour in the recipe is 2 to 1.

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red

Of the colour of fresh blood — the dress was bright red.

red lipstick

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remove

rɪˈmuːv

Degree of figurative distance or separation; or — can you remove this stain from my shirt?

Please remove your shoes before entering.

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