▸ Specimen Drawer

Qualities & Amounts — Lesson 13

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reserve

rɪˈzɜːrv

Formality and propriety of manner — I would like to reserve a table for two at 7 pm.

I would like to reserve a table for two at 7 pm.

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resolve

rɪˈzɑːlv

The trait of being resolute — they couldn't resolve their differences.

I need to resolve this issue before the meeting.

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rest

rɛst

Relax, sleep, or stop being active in order to regain strength or energy — I need to rest after a long day at work.

I need to rest after a long day at work.

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reverse

rɪˈvɜrs

A relation of direct opposition — can you reverse the order of these words?

Please reverse the car into the parking space.

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ring

rɪŋ

A characteristic sound — the boxer stepped into the ring.

She wore a gold ring on her finger.

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sake

ˈsɑːki

A reason for wanting something done — sake is served warm or cold.

We ordered sake at the Japanese restaurant.

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scale

skeɪl

An ordered reference standard — the population scale of the city surprised us.

The Richter scale measures earthquake intensity.

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scatter

ˈskætər

A haphazard distribution in all directions — don't scatter your clothes around the room.

The wind scattered the leaves across the garden.

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scope

skoʊp

An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control — there's plenty of scope for improvement.

The scope of the project is much larger than we expected.

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seven

ˈsev.ən

The cardinal number that is the sum of six and one — we're open seven days a week (= every day ).

The restaurant opens for dinner at seven (o'clock).

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shape

ʃeɪp

The outward form, outline, or contour of someone or something — what shape is the table?

What shape is the table?

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sin

sɪn

Estrangement from god — telling lies is considered a sin in many religions.

Telling lies is considered a sin in many religions.

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