▸ Specimen Drawer

States & Conditions — Lesson 2

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kingdom

ˈkɪŋdəm

A domain in which something is dominant — she rules over a vast kingdom.

The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy.

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licence

ˈlaɪsəns

excessive freedom; lack of due restraint; — Will Durant;

You need a licence to sell alcohol.

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flu

fluː

Short for influenza — I caught the flu last week.

I caught the flu last week.

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sleep

slip

A natural state of rest for the body and mind where the eyes are closed and — I need more sleep.

I need more sleep.

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darkness

ˈdɑːrkəs

Absence of light or illumination — the room was filled with darkness.

The room was filled with darkness.

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happiness

ˈhæp.ɪ.nəs

State of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy — a smile is a sign of happiness.

Happiness is more important than money.

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hunger

ˈhʌŋɡər

A physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation — the child cried because of hunger.

Many people in the world still suffer from hunger.

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alliance

əˈlaɪəns

The state of being allied or confederated — they broke the alliance after the war.

The two countries formed a military alliance.

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altogether

ˌɔːl.təˈɡeð.ɚ

Informal terms for nakedness — the movie was altogether entertaining.

The plan was altogether impossible to execute.

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anxiety

æŋˈzaɪəti

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome — his anxiety keeps him awake at night.

She felt a wave of anxiety before the exam.

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atmosphere

ˈæt.mə.sfɪr

A particular environment or surrounding influence — mars has a very thin atmosphere.

The atmosphere protects us from harmful radiation from the sun.

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boil

bɔɪl

A painful sore with a hard core filled with pus — water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

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