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People & Groups — Lesson 4

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agencies
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agencies

ˈeɪdʒənsiz
An administrative unit of government — there are many travel agencies in the city.
There are many travel agencies in the city.
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agency
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agency

ˈeɪdʒənsi
An administrative unit of government — she works for a government agency.
I booked my flight through a travel agency.
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ally
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ally

ˈæ.laɪ
A friendly nation — france was an ally of Britain during World War II.
France was an ally of Britain during World War II.
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band
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band

bænd
A group of musicians who play modern music together — a red silk band.
a jazz / rock band
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battery
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battery

ˈbætəri
A device that stores and provides electrical energy, consisting of one or more cells — my phone battery is dead.
My phone battery is dead.
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blind
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blind

ˈblaɪnd
People who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group — he was born blind.
He was born blind.
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brush
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brush

brʌʃ
A tool with bristles attached to a handle, used for cleaning, painting, or tidying hair — I need a brush to clean my teeth.
I brush my cat every week.
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bundle
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bundle

ˈbʌndəl
A collection of things wrapped or boxed together — he sent a bundle of documents.
She carried a bundle of clothes.
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bureau
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bureau

ˈbjʊroʊ
An administrative unit of government — the tourist bureau is located on Main Street.
The antique bureau belonged to her grandmother.
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category
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category

ˈkætəɡɔːri
A collection of things sharing a common attribute — which category does this item belong to?
We need to organize these files into different categories.
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chain
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chain

tʃeɪn
A series of things depending on each other as if linked together — the restaurant is part of a chain.
The dog is on a chain in the garden.
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charity
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charity

ˈtʃerəti
Giving money, food, or help to people who are poor or in need — she donated money to charity.
She donated money to charity.
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