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States & Conditions — Lesson 11

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jumble

ˈdʒʌmbəl

A confused multitude of things — she sorted through the jumble of papers on her desk.

The attic was full of a jumble of old clothes and broken toys.

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misery

ˈmɪzəri

A state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune — the job brought him nothing but misery.

She lived in misery for years after the accident.

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sore

sɔːr

An open skin infection — he felt sore about losing the game.

My throat is sore from shouting at the concert.

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upbeat

ˈʌp.biːt

A contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous — she started the day with an upbeat mood.

The team had an upbeat attitude despite the loss.

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abasement

əˈbeɪsmənt

a low or downcast state; — H.L.Menchken

The constant abasement of the workers led to widespread resentment.

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aberration

ˌæbɚˈreɪʃən

A state or condition markedly different from the norm — his violent outburst was an aberration in an otherwise calm personality.

The drop in temperature was just an aberration — it will warm up again soon.

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abeyance

əˈbeɪəns

Temporary cessation or suspension — several proposals are currently in abeyance pending further review.

The project has been held in abeyance until more funding becomes available.

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abrasion

əˈbreɪʒən

An abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off — he had a minor abrasion on his arm from the fall.

She cleaned the abrasion on her knee with antiseptic.

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abscess

ˈæb.ses

Symptom consisting of a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue — the doctor drained the abscess.

The doctor drained the abscess.

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absence

ˈæbsəns

The state of being absent — her absence was noticed by everyone.

Her absence was noticed by everyone.

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absurd

əbˈsɝd

A situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless; --Albert Camus — the movie had an absurd plot that made no sense at all.

The movie had an absurd plot that made no sense at all.

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accord

əˈkɔːrd

Harmony of people's opinions or actions or characters — the two countries signed a peace accord.

The two countries signed a peace accord.

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