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Language & Communication — Lesson 19

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lie

laɪ

Say or write something that you know is not true, in order to deceive someone — it's wrong to lie.

Don't lie to me—I know the truth.

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literal

ˈlɪtərəl

Following the exact words of someone or something — she made a literal copy of the original document.

The word 'cat' has a literal meaning and a figurative meaning.

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literature

ˈlɪtərətʃɚ

Written works, especially those with artistic or intellectual value, such as — I prefer literature to science fiction.

She studied English literature at university.

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magazine

mæɡəˈziːn

A periodical publication containing articles and illustrations, often on a — the magazine comes out weekly.

I read a magazine on the train every morning.

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manual

ˈmænjuəl

Relating to or done with the hands — I prefer manual jobs to office work.

This machine requires manual operation.

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meant

ment

Past tense and past participle of 'mean' — I meant to call you yesterday.

I meant to call you yesterday.

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medal

ˈmedəl

A medal is a small metal disc, usually shaped like a coin, awarded as a prize — she won the gold medal in the 100-meter race.

She won the gold medal in the 100-meter race.

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medium

ˈmiːdiəm

Middle or average — he is of medium height.

He is of medium height.

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melody

ˈmelədi

A melody is a sequence of musical notes that form a tune or musical line — the melody of that song is very catchy.

The melody of that song is very catchy.

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memo

ˈmemoʊ

A short written message or note, typically used in business or official — she distributed the memo to the entire department.

I sent a memo to all employees about the new policy.

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memorial

məˈmɔːriəl

A structure, statue, or plaque that is built to remind people of a famous — flowers were placed at the memorial.

We visited the war memorial to honour the soldiers.

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mention

ˈmɛnʃən

Refer to or talk about someone or something briefly, without giving detailed information — he didn't even mention the accident.

She mentioned that she was going to the doctor.

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