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People & Groups — Lesson 6
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elect
əˈlekt
An exclusive group of people — the people elected a new president.
The people elected a new president.
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elite
ɪˈliːt
The most skilled, successful, or powerful people in a particular group, domain — she's part of the sporting elite in her country.
The political elite rarely listen to ordinary citizens.
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enemy
ˈenəmi
An opposing military force — she considered him her greatest enemy.
The two countries have been enemies for decades.
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feast
fiːst
A ceremonial dinner party for many people — we enjoyed a wonderful feast at the wedding.
We enjoyed a wonderful feast at the wedding.
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firm
fɜrm
Solid and stable — hold the handle firm while turning.
The mattress is firm but comfortable.
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flight
flaɪt
A formation of aircraft in flight — birds in flight are beautiful.
Our flight to Paris leaves at 8 AM.
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flock
flɑk
A church congregation guided by a pastor — the farmer gathered his flock together.
A flock of sheep was grazing in the meadow.
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folk
foʊk
People in general (often used in the plural) — common folk worked hard on the land.
Folk music tells the story of a people.
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forest
ˈfɔːrɪst
A large area of land covered with trees, smaller than a jungle and larger than a grove — we walked through the forest.
We walked through the forest.
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galaxy
ˈɡæləksi
A splendid assemblage (especially of famous people) — the galaxy contains billions of stars.
The galaxy contains billions of stars.
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gallery
ˈɡæləri
Spectators at a golf or tennis match — we visited the art gallery on Saturday.
We visited the art gallery on Saturday.
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gang
ɡæŋ
An association of criminals — she joined a gang of cyclists on the trail.
The gang met at the corner every Friday night.
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