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People & Groups — Lesson 12

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lump

lʌmp

A compact mass — there's a lump of clay on the table.

There's a lump of clay on the table.

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elderly

ˈɛldərli

People who are old collectively — the elderly woman sat on the bench feeding the pigeons.

The elderly woman sat on the bench feeding the pigeons.

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friendly

ˈfrɛndli

Troops belonging to or allied with your own military forces — she gave me a friendly smile.

The dog is very friendly.

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timid

ˈtɪmɪd

People who are fearful and cautious — she was too timid to ask for help.

She was too timid to ask for help.

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wounded

ˈwuːndɪd

People who are wounded — he walked with a wounded leg.

The wounded soldier was rushed to the hospital.

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academia

ˌækəˈdiːmiə

The academic world — he has spent his entire career in academia.

She decided to leave academia and work in the private sector.

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academies

əˈkædəmiz

A secondary school (usually private) — many academies offer scholarships to talented students.

Several prestigious academies have produced notable alumni.

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aggregation

ˌæɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən

Several things grouped together or considered as a whole — data aggregation is essential for business analytics.

Data aggregation is essential for business analytics.

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airforce

ˈerfɔːrs

The airborne branch of a country's armed forces — the airforce launched an attack on the enemy base.

The airforce launched an attack on the enemy base.

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alignment

əˈlaɪnmənt

An organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty — we need to check the alignment of the text on the page.

The alignment of the wheels is important for safe driving.

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allies

ˈælaɪz

People or countries who support and help each other, especially during a war or conflict — the allies worked together to win the war.

The allies worked together to win the war.

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ancestry

ˈænsestri

The descendants of one individual — his ancestry includes Scottish and Irish roots.

She traced her ancestry back to the 17th century.

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