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Qualities & Amounts — Lesson 16

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abundance

əˈbʌndəns

The property of a more than adequate quantity or supply — there is an abundance of food at the party.

The garden was full of an abundance of flowers.

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accountability

əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

Responsibility to someone or for some activity — accountability is essential in a democratic society.

There is no accountability for the people who made these decisions.

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acre

ˈeɪkɚ

A unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries — an acre is roughly the size of a football field.

The farm covers over 500 acres of fertile land.

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aggression

əˈɡreʃən

A disposition to behave aggressively — the dog showed aggression toward the stranger.

The dog showed aggression toward the stranger.

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altitude

ˈæltɪtuːd

Elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface — the plane reached an altitude of 35,000 feet.

The plane reached an altitude of 35,000 feet.

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aroma

əˈroʊmə

Any property detected by the olfactory system — she loved the delicate aroma of the roses.

The aroma of fresh coffee filled the kitchen.

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atrocity

əˈtrɑːsəti

The quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane — the trial documented the atrocities committed during the civil war.

The trial documented the atrocities committed during the civil war.

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authority

əˈθɔːrəti

The power or right to give orders or make decisions — she has the authority to approve the budget.

The government has the authority to make new laws.

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bass

bæs

The lowest part of the musical range — the bass line in that song is really catchy.

The bass guitar player performed at the concert last night.

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bleach

bliːtʃ

The whiteness that results from removing the color from something — I need to bleach these white sheets.

She bleached her hair blonde.

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bravery

ˈbreɪ.vər.i

A quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear — his bravery during the battle earned him a medal.

The firefighter showed great bravery when entering the burning building.

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caliber

ˈkæləbɚ

A degree or grade of excellence or worth — the job requires candidates of a very high caliber.

The job requires candidates of a very high caliber.

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