English · Chapter 27 · Lesson 11 · Words 2483-2492
Words 2483 to 2492
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
bishop/ˈbɪʃəp/An important church leader who looks after all the churches in an area.
defendant/dɪˈfendənt/The person in a court who is said to have broken the law.
backup/ˈbækʌp/Help that is ready when you need it; also an extra copy of something important.
humiliate/hjuːˈmɪlieɪt/To make someone feel very small and ashamed in front of other people.
collapse/kəˈlæps/To fall down suddenly because of weakness or damage.
ouch/aʊtʃ/The word you shout when something suddenly hurts you.
candidate/ˈkændɪdət/A person who tries to get a job or win an election.
nearby/ˌnɪəˈbaɪ/Not far away; close to where you are.
shield/ʃiːld/A large flat piece of metal or wood you hold in front of your body to protect yourself.
territory/ˈterətəri/An area of land that belongs to a country, a person, or an animal.
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