English · Chapter 21 · Lesson 4 · Words 1831-1840
Words 1831 to 1840
Ten words. Aim to mark every card as “got it” at least once. Tomorrow's revision is what makes them stick.
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10-word session
A quick mix of exercises - recognise, recall, type and build each word. Miss one and it comes back round until it sticks.
This lesson's words
zero/ˈzɪə.rəʊ/The number 0, which means none at all.
dean/diːn/A senior person in charge of one part of a university or college.
curious/ˈkjʊə.ri.əs/Wanting to know or learn about something.
candy/ˈkæn.di/A small sweet food made mostly of sugar. This is the American word; Britain says "sweets".
affect/əˈfekt/To change someone or something, or to have a strong effect on them.
edge/edʒ/The line or part where something ends, or where two sides meet.
stink/stɪŋk/To have a very bad smell.
ahh/ɑː/A long sound people make when they relax, feel pleased, or suddenly understand.
boom/buːm/A deep, loud sound, like thunder or an explosion. People also shout "Boom!" to copy that sound.
former/ˈfɔː.mə/Happening or existing before now, but not any more.
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