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States & Conditions — Lesson 14

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alliances

əˈlaɪənsɪz

The state of being allied or confederated — business alliances can help companies grow faster.

The two countries formed a military alliance.

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ambiance

ˈæmbiəns

A particular environment or surrounding influence — we loved the cozy ambiance of the café.

The restaurant has a romantic ambiance with candlelight and soft music.

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amour

æˈmʊr

A usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship — he began a secret amour with his colleague.

He began a secret amour with his colleague.

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amputation

ˌæmpjəˈteɪʃən

A condition of disability resulting from the loss of one or more limbs — he faced the difficult decision of amputation to save his life.

The doctor had to perform an emergency amputation after the severe accident.

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anaemia

əˈniːmiə

A lack of vitality — iron deficiency is a common cause of anaemia.

She was diagnosed with anaemia after feeling constantly tired.

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anaesthesia

ˌænəsˈθiːʒə

Loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness — anaesthesia can cause temporary dizziness or nausea.

The patient was placed under general anaesthesia before the surgery.

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anarchy

ˈænərki

A state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government) — without laws, society would fall into anarchy.

The country descended into anarchy after the coup.

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anemia

əˈniːmiə

A deficiency of red blood cells — iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia.

She was diagnosed with anemia after feeling tired for weeks.

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angina

ænˈdʒaɪnə

A medical condition characterized by chest pain or discomfort, typically due to — angina can be a sign of underlying heart disease.

He was diagnosed with angina after experiencing recurring chest pain.

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animation

ˌænəˈmeɪʃən

The condition of living or the state of being alive — she studied animation at university.

The children loved watching the animation on TV.

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annoyance

əˈnɔɪəns

The psychological state of being irritated or annoyed — to my annoyance, the bus was late again.

To my annoyance, the bus was late again.

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annoyances

əˈnɔɪənsɪz

The psychological state of being irritated or annoyed — minor annoyances like traffic jams can ruin a good mood.

The constant noise from construction was one of the many annoyances of living near the city center.

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