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Language & Communication — Lesson 40

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albums

ˈælbəmz

A collection of musical recordings, typically released as a single item on CD — I bought their latest album last week.

I bought their latest album last week.

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alerted

əˈlɜrtɪd

Made someone aware of a danger, problem, or unexpected situation — the smoke detector alerted everyone in the building.

The security guard alerted the police to the suspicious activity.

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alias

ˈeɪliəs

The boy holds a stick with two butterfly masks—one is his real face, the other is his fun name for pretend play.

The criminal used several aliases before being caught.

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aliases

ˈeɪliəz

Alternative names used to refer to a person, place, or thing, often to hide the — the hacker used several aliases to hide his true identity.

The hacker used several aliases to hide his true identity.

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alibi

ˈæl.ə.baɪ

Proof or evidence that a person was somewhere else at the time a crime was committed — can you prove your alibi with any witnesses?

The defendant provided a solid alibi for the night of the robbery.

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allegation

ˌælɪˈɡeɪʃən

A claim or assertion that someone has done something wrong or illegal — the newspaper made serious allegations against the politician.

The newspaper made serious allegations against the politician.

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allegations

ˌæləˈɡeɪʃənz

Allegations are statements that someone has done something wrong or illegal — the company denied all allegations of fraud.

The company denied all allegations of fraud.

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allege

əˈledʒ

Claim or assert something as true, often without proof or before it has been proven — the newspaper alleges that the CEO was involved in fraud.

The newspaper alleges that the CEO was involved in fraud.

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alleged

əˈleʤd

Claimed to be true or to exist, but not yet proven or verified — the alleged thief was arrested by police yesterday.

The alleged thief was arrested by police yesterday.

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alleges

əˈlɛdʒɪz

Claim or assert that someone has done something, typically without proof or — she alleges that she was discriminated against at work.

The newspaper alleges that the minister accepted bribes.

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alleging

əˈlɛdʒɪŋ

Claim or assert that something is true, typically without providing proof — the police are alleging that he stole the money.

The police are alleging that he stole the money.

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allegory

ˈæləɡəri

An allegory is a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a — the painting is rich with religious allegory.

George Orwell's Animal Farm is a classic allegory about the Russian Revolution.

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