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Boom
buːm
buːm
Definition
(verb) to make a deep and loud sound
Example
The distant boom of fireworks filled the night sky.
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do your duty
duh yoor doo-tee
duh yoor doo-tee
Definition
(phrase) fulfill one's obligation or responsibility
Example
It is important to do your duty as a citizen and vote in the upcoming election.
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blow it up
bləʊ ɪt ʌp
bloʊ ɪt ʌp
Definition
(phrasal verb) explode or destroy something by causing it to burst into pieces
Example
The demolition team will blow up the old building tomorrow.
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pyrotechnics
ˌpaɪrəˈteknɪks
ˌpaɪrəˈtɛknɪks
Definition
(noun) the science or art of making and using fireworks
Example
The pyrotechnics display at the New Year's Eve celebration was breathtaking.
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threatened
ˈθretənd
ˈθrɛtənd
Definition
(adjective) feeling vulnerable or in danger of harm
Example
The threatened species of birds need protection to survive.
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How on Earth
haʊ ɒn ɜːθ
haʊ ɒn ɜrθ
Definition
(phrase) used to express disbelief or frustration when faced with a difficult situation or problem
Example
How on Earth did you manage to finish the project so quickly?
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That's the spirit
ðæts ðə ˈspɪrɪt
ðæts ðə ˈspɪrɪt
Definition
(phrase) expression used to encourage someone to continue with their positive attitude or behaviour
Example
You're doing great! Keep it up, that's the spirit!
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indefinitely
ɪnˈdefɪnɪtli
ɪnˈdɛfənɪtli
Definition
(adverb) for an unlimited or unspecified period of time
Example
The project was put on hold indefinitely due to budget constraints.
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delay
dɪˈleɪ
dɪˈleɪ
Definition
(verb) postpone or put off an action or event
Example
The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
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might as well
maɪt əz wɛl
maɪt əz wɛl
Definition
(phrase) used to suggest that something is worth doing or that there is no better alternative
Example
I might as well go for a walk since the weather is nice.
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either way
ˈaɪðə weɪ
ˈi-ᵻ-t͟hər wā
Definition
(phrase) used to say that a particular result or situation will happen in any case, regardless of the circumstances
Example
Either way, we will have to make a decision soon.
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get this straight
ɡɛt ðɪs streɪt
ɡɛt ðɪs streɪt
Definition
(phrase) to understand or clarify something
Example
Let me make this clear, I am not interested in going out tonight.
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keep out
ˈkiːp ˈaʊt
ˈkip ˈaʊt
Definition
(phrasal verb) to prevent someone or something from entering or accessing a place
Example
She wanted us to keep out of her room.
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Man the boundaries
mæn ðə ˈbaʊndəriz
mæn ðə ˈbaʊndəriz
Definition
(verb phrase) take responsibility for guarding or defending the boundaries of a place or area
Example
The soldiers were instructed to man the boundaries of the fortress.
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recall
rɪˈkɔːl
rɪˈkɔl
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(verb) remember something; to bring back into one's mind
Example
She couldn't recall where she had left her keys.
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permission
pəˈmɪʃən
pərˈmɪʃən
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(noun) consent or authorisation to do something
Example
She asked for permission to leave the room during the exam.
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actually
ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li
ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li
Definition
(adverb) —used to refer to what is true or real
Example
I actually prefer tea over coffee.
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confer
kənˈfɜː
kənˈfɜr
Definition
(verb) discuss something important in order to make a decision or exchange ideas
Example
The committee will confer with the board before making a final decision.
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proclivity
pruh-kliv-i-tee
proh-kliv-i-tee
Definition
(noun) a tendency to choose or do something regularly
Example
Despite his proclivity for junk food, he managed to maintain a healthy diet.
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Wicked
ˈwɪkɪd
ˈwɪkɪd
Definition
(adjective) really good, fantastic
Example
The movie was wicked, I loved it.
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