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States & Conditions — Lesson 10

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wild

waɪld

A wild primitive state untouched by civilization — the lion is a wild animal.

The lion is a wild animal.

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wound

wuːnd

A physical injury, especially one caused by cutting, hitting, or piercing the skin — it was only a minor wound.

The soldier had a deep wound on his leg.

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wreck

rek

Something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation — they pulled the wreck out of the river.

The car was a complete wreck after the crash.

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wrench

rɛntʃ

A sharp strain on muscles or ligaments — I need a wrench to fix this pipe.

I need a wrench to fix this pipe.

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addiction

əˈdɪk.ʃən

A strong, often harmful need to regularly have or do something, especially a — his addiction to gambling ruined his family.

His addiction to gambling ruined his family.

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bondage

ˈbɑːndɪdʒ

The state of being tied up or physically restrained — he escaped from his bondage and found freedom.

The prisoner was kept in bondage for many years.

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bruise

bruːz

An injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration — I fell and got a bruise on my knee.

I fell and got a bruise on my knee.

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commotion

kəˈmoʊʃən

A disorderly outburst or tumult — what's all the commotion about?

What's all the commotion about?

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ferment

ˈfɜːrmənt

A state of agitation or turbulent change or development — the country was in a state of political ferment.

The country was in a state of political ferment.

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hardship

ˈhɑːrdʃɪp

A state of misfortune or affliction — she endured considerable hardship to get her education.

Many families faced great hardship during the economic crisis.

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independence

ˌɪndəˈpɛndəns

Freedom from control or influence of another or others — she valued her independence and lived alone.

India gained its independence from Britain in 1947.

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injury

ˈɪndʒəri

Physical damage to the body caused by an accident, violence, or illness — she escaped the crash without injury.

He was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

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