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so
adverb
to
such
a
great
extent
or
degree
•
The
soup
is
so
hot
that
I
can't
eat
it
yet
.
The
soup
is
so
hot
that
I
can't
eat
it
yet
.
•
He
runs
so
quickly
that
the
others
can't
keep
up
.
He
runs
so
quickly
that
the
others
can't
keep
up
.
Old
English
swā
,
meaning
‘
in
this
way
,
to
such
an
extent
’.
adverb
to
a
very
great
degree
or
amount
•
I
was
so
hungry
that
I
ate
two
sandwiches
in
a
row
.
I
was
so
hungry
that
I
ate
two
sandwiches
in
a
row
.
•
The
movie
was
so
funny
that
everyone
in
the
theater
burst
out
laughing
.
The
movie
was
so
funny
that
everyone
in
the
theater
burst
out
laughing
.
Old
English
"
swa
"
meaning
"
in
this
way
"
or
"
to
this
extent
,"
gradually
evolving
in
Middle
English
to
the
modern
form
"
so
."
conjunction
for
that
reason
;
therefore
•
It
started
to
rain
,
so
we
went
inside
.
It
started
to
rain
,
so
we
went
inside
.
•
She
forgot
her
keys
,
so
I
lent
her
mine
.
She
forgot
her
keys
,
so
I
lent
her
mine
.
interjection
used
at
the
beginning
of
a
sentence
to
introduce
a
new
subject
,
question
,
or
conclusion
•
So
,
how
was
your
trip
to
Italy
?
So
,
how
was
your
trip
to
Italy
?
•
So
,
what
do
we
do
next
?
So
,
what
do
we
do
next
?
conjunction
used
to
introduce
a
result
or
consequence
•
It
was
raining
,
so
we
stayed
indoors
.
It
was
raining
,
so
we
stayed
indoors
.
•
I
forgot
my
keys
,
so
I
couldn't
get
in
.
I
forgot
my
keys
,
so
I
couldn't
get
in
.
adverb
in
the
way
just
shown
or
described
•
Hold
the
violin
so
,
resting
it
on
your
left
shoulder
.
Hold
the
violin
so
,
resting
it
on
your
left
shoulder
.
•
The
puzzle
pieces
fit
together
so
,
forming
a
perfect
square
.
The
puzzle
pieces
fit
together
so
,
forming
a
perfect
square
.
conjunction
in
order
that
something
may
happen
•
Speak
loudly
so
everyone
at
the
back
can
hear
you
.
Speak
loudly
so
everyone
at
the
back
can
hear
you
.
•
I
left
early
so
I
wouldn
’
t
miss
the
train
.
I
left
early
so
I
wouldn
’
t
miss
the
train
.
interjection
used
to
show
you
are
not
impressed
or
to
ask
what
follows
from
something
•
“
I
have
a
new
car
.” “
So
?
I
’
ve
had
mine
for
years
.”
“
I
have
a
new
car
.” “
So
?
I
’
ve
had
mine
for
years
.”
•
“
The
meeting
is
at
7
a
.
m
.” “
So
?”
she
replied
,
clearly
unimpressed
.
“
The
meeting
is
at
7
a
.
m
.” “
So
?”
she
replied
,
clearly
unimpressed
.
adverb
used
to
say
that
something
is
true
or
happens
in
the
way
already
mentioned
•
“
Are
you
coming
?” “
I
think
so
.”
“
Are
you
coming
?” “
I
think
so
.”
•
“
Is
this
yours
?” “
Yes
,
I
believe
so
.”
“
Is
this
yours
?” “
Yes
,
I
believe
so
.”
interjection
used
to
draw
attention
,
introduce
a
topic
,
or
show
surprise
or
challenge
•
“
So
,
what
did
the
doctor
say
?”
asked
the
worried
mother
.
“
So
,
what
did
the
doctor
say
?”
asked
the
worried
mother
.
•
The
interviewer
leaned
forward
and
said
, “
So
,
tell
me
about
your
experience
.”
The
interviewer
leaned
forward
and
said
, “
So
,
tell
me
about
your
experience
.”
adjective
true
or
correct
•
“
If
that
is
so
,
we
need
a
new
plan
,”
the
manager
said
.
“
If
that
is
so
,
we
need
a
new
plan
,”
the
manager
said
.
•
The
lawyer
argued
, “
Your
facts
are
not
so
.”
The
lawyer
argued
, “
Your
facts
are
not
so
.”
some
determiner
used
before
plural
or
uncountable
nouns
to
talk
about
an
amount
or
number
that
is
not
stated
exactly
•
Please
buy
some
bread
on
your
way
home
.
Please
buy
some
bread
on
your
way
home
.
•
There
are
some
students
waiting
outside
the
classroom
.
There
are
some
students
waiting
outside
the
classroom
.
Old
English
sum
,
from
Proto-Germanic
*sumaz
,
meaning
“
one
,
a
certain
one
”.
pronoun
an
unspecified
number
of
people
or
things
already
mentioned
or
easily
understood
•
Some
arrived
early
,
but
others
were
late
.
Some
arrived
early
,
but
others
were
late
.
•
I
took
three
cookies
and
left
some
for
you
.
I
took
three
cookies
and
left
some
for
you
.
adverb
used
before
a
number
or
amount
to
show
that
it
is
approximate
•
The
project
cost
some
2
million
dollars
.
The
project
cost
some
2
million
dollars
.
•
Some
50
volunteers
helped
clean
the
beach
.
Some
50
volunteers
helped
clean
the
beach
.
adjective
(
informal
)
used
to
emphasize
how
impressive
,
large
,
or
surprising
something
is
•
Wow
,
that
’
s
some
car
you
’
ve
got
!
Wow
,
that
’
s
some
car
you
’
ve
got
!
•
It
was
some
party
last
night
.
It
was
some
party
last
night
.
something
pronoun
an
object
,
fact
,
feeling
,
or
idea
when
you
do
not
know
exactly
what
it
is
,
or
when
naming
it
is
not
important
•
I
smell
something
burning
in
the
kitchen
!
I
smell
something
burning
in
the
kitchen
!
•
There's
something
in
my
shoe
that
keeps
poking
me
.
There's
something
in
my
shoe
that
keeps
poking
me
.
Old
English
sum
+
thing
,
literally
“
some
thing
.”
noun
a
person
or
thing
that
is
impressive
,
special
,
or
important
•
His
new
novel
is
really
something
—
critics
love
it
.
His
new
novel
is
really
something
—
critics
love
it
.
•
The
magician's
finale
was
something
to
see
.
The
magician's
finale
was
something
to
see
.
adverb
to
a
considerable
or
noticeable
degree
;
very
;
quite
•
The
baby
was
crying
something
fierce
before
feeding
time
.
The
baby
was
crying
something
fierce
before
feeding
time
.
•
I'm
something
tired
after
that
long
hike
.
I'm
something
tired
after
that
long
hike
.
someone
pronoun
a
word
you
use
when
you
are
talking
about
a
person
,
but
you
do
not
know
or
need
to
say
who
that
person
is
•
Someone
left
their
umbrella
in
the
hallway
.
Someone
left
their
umbrella
in
the
hallway
.
•
I
think
someone
is
knocking
at
the
door
.
I
think
someone
is
knocking
at
the
door
.
from
Middle
English
"
som
one
"
meaning
"
some
person
"
noun
an
important
or
famous
person
•
After
the
award
ceremony
,
he
finally
felt
like
someone
.
After
the
award
ceremony
,
he
finally
felt
like
someone
.
•
She
wants
to
be
someone
in
the
fashion
world
.
She
wants
to
be
someone
in
the
fashion
world
.
social
adjective
liking
to
meet
,
talk
,
and
spend
time
with
other
people
•
Mia
is
very
social
and
loves
hosting
parties
.
Mia
is
very
social
and
loves
hosting
parties
.
•
Joining
clubs
can
help
shy
students
become
more
social
.
Joining
clubs
can
help
shy
students
become
more
social
.
adjective
connected
with
society
and
the
way
people
live
together
•
Scientists
study
social
issues
such
as
poverty
and
education
.
Scientists
study
social
issues
such
as
poverty
and
education
.
•
Good
public
transport
can
bring
huge
social
benefits
to
a
city
.
Good
public
transport
can
bring
huge
social
benefits
to
a
city
.
noun
a
friendly
gathering
or
party
organized
by
a
club
,
school
,
or
community
•
Our
school
is
holding
a
winter
social
next
Friday
.
Our
school
is
holding
a
winter
social
next
Friday
.
•
The
chess
club's
annual
social
includes
games
and
snacks
.
The
chess
club's
annual
social
includes
games
and
snacks
.
adjective
(
of
animals
)
living
together
in
organized
groups
or
communities
rather
than
alone
•
Bees
are
social
insects
that
work
together
in
a
hive
.
Bees
are
social
insects
that
work
together
in
a
hive
.
•
Wolves
are
highly
social
animals
,
hunting
as
a
pack
.
Wolves
are
highly
social
animals
,
hunting
as
a
pack
.
sorry
interjection
Used
to
politely
tell
someone
that
you
feel
bad
for
something
you
did
or
for
causing
a
problem
.
•
Sorry
,
I
didn't
mean
to
step
on
your
foot
.
Sorry
,
I
didn't
mean
to
step
on
your
foot
.
•
Sorry
for
the
mess
—
I'll
clean
it
up
right
away
.
Sorry
for
the
mess
—
I'll
clean
it
up
right
away
.
interjection
Used
to
politely
ask
someone
to
repeat
what
they
said
because
you
did
not
hear
or
understand
it
.
•
Sorry
?
I
didn't
catch
that
last
bit
.
Sorry
?
I
didn't
catch
that
last
bit
.
•
Sorry
,
what
was
the
room
number
again
?
Sorry
,
what
was
the
room
number
again
?
adjective
-
sorry
,
sorrier
,
sorriest
Feeling
regret
or
guilt
about
something
you
have
done
.
•
I
am
truly
sorry
that
I
broke
your
favorite
mug
.
I
am
truly
sorry
that
I
broke
your
favorite
mug
.
•
He
looked
sorry
after
forgetting
his
mother
’
s
birthday
.
He
looked
sorry
after
forgetting
his
mother
’
s
birthday
.
adjective
-
sorry
,
sorrier
,
sorriest
Feeling
sadness
or
pity
for
someone
else
’
s
trouble
or
loss
.
•
We
are
sorry
for
your
loss
and
are
here
if
you
need
anything
.
We
are
sorry
for
your
loss
and
are
here
if
you
need
anything
.
•
I
feel
sorry
for
the
stray
dogs
shivering
in
the
cold
.
I
feel
sorry
for
the
stray
dogs
shivering
in
the
cold
.
adjective
-
sorry
,
sorrier
,
sorriest
Very
poor
,
weak
,
or
pitiful
in
quality
or
condition
.
•
This
is
a
sorry
excuse
for
a
report
—
please
revise
it
.
This
is
a
sorry
excuse
for
a
report
—
please
revise
it
.
•
The
team
gave
a
sorry
performance
last
night
.
The
team
gave
a
sorry
performance
last
night
.
son
noun
a
boy
or
man
who
is
someone
’
s
child
•
After
work
,
Maria
read
a
bedtime
story
to
her
sleepy
son
.
After
work
,
Maria
read
a
bedtime
story
to
her
sleepy
son
.
•
His
son
loves
playing
soccer
in
the
park
every
Saturday
.
His
son
loves
playing
soccer
in
the
park
every
Saturday
.
noun
used
by
an
older
person
to
address
a
boy
or
young
man
in
a
friendly
or
slightly
patronizing
way
•
“
Take
a
seat
,
son
,
and
tell
me
what
’
s
on
your
mind
,”
the
counselor
said
.
“
Take
a
seat
,
son
,
and
tell
me
what
’
s
on
your
mind
,”
the
counselor
said
.
•
“
Easy
there
,
son
,
the
road
is
slippery
,”
the
old
taxi
driver
warned
.
“
Easy
there
,
son
,
the
road
is
slippery
,”
the
old
taxi
driver
warned
.
noun
a
male
member
or
native
of
a
particular
place
,
group
,
or
time
•
Nelson
Mandela
is
celebrated
as
a
son
of
Africa
.
Nelson
Mandela
is
celebrated
as
a
son
of
Africa
.
•
The
university
honored
its
distinguished
son
at
the
centennial
celebration
.
The
university
honored
its
distinguished
son
at
the
centennial
celebration
.
sometimes
adverb
on
certain
occasions
but
not
regularly
or
always
;
occasionally
•
She
sometimes
walks
to
work
instead
of
driving
.
She
sometimes
walks
to
work
instead
of
driving
.
•
The
mountain
trail
is
tricky
;
sometimes
the
path
disappears
under
deep
snow
.
The
mountain
trail
is
tricky
;
sometimes
the
path
disappears
under
deep
snow
.
Middle
English
som
tyme
(
s
),
from
Old
English
sumtīma
‘
at
one
time
.’
Originally
two
words
;
the
fused
form
has
been
common
since
the
14th
century
.
sort
noun
a
group
or
kind
of
things
or
people
that
share
the
same
qualities
•
This
shop
sells
every
sort
of
tea
you
can
imagine
.
This
shop
sells
every
sort
of
tea
you
can
imagine
.
•
She
enjoys
films
of
the
romantic
sort
.
She
enjoys
films
of
the
romantic
sort
.
From
Old
French
‘
sort
’
meaning
‘
lot
’
or
‘
fate
’,
and
Latin
‘
sors
’
meaning
‘
lot
’
or
‘
share
’.
Over
time
the
sense
shifted
to
‘
kind
’
or
‘
category
’.
noun
a
person
of
a
particular
character
or
nature
(
informal
)
•
He
’
s
a
friendly
sort
who
always
smiles
at
strangers
.
He
’
s
a
friendly
sort
who
always
smiles
at
strangers
.
•
She
’
s
not
the
sort
to
give
up
easily
.
She
’
s
not
the
sort
to
give
up
easily
.
verb
-
sort
,
sorting
,
sorts
,
sorted
to
arrange
things
in
groups
or
in
a
particular
order
•
We
need
to
sort
the
laundry
before
washing
it
.
We
need
to
sort
the
laundry
before
washing
it
.
•
She
sorted
the
files
alphabetically
.
She
sorted
the
files
alphabetically
.
society
noun
-
society
,
societies
people
in
general
living
together
in
organized
communities
,
sharing
laws
,
traditions
,
and
ways
of
life
•
A
safe
society
depends
on
everyone
respecting
the
law
.
A
safe
society
depends
on
everyone
respecting
the
law
.
•
Advances
in
technology
can
change
society
very
quickly
.
Advances
in
technology
can
change
society
very
quickly
.
From
Latin
societās
“
fellowship
,
association
,”
from
socius
“
companion
.”
noun
-
society
,
societies
an
officially
organized
group
of
people
with
a
particular
purpose
or
interest
•
He
joined
the
local
historical
society
to
learn
more
about
the
town
.
He
joined
the
local
historical
society
to
learn
more
about
the
town
.
•
The
Royal
Horticultural
Society
holds
a
famous
flower
show
every
year
.
The
Royal
Horticultural
Society
holds
a
famous
flower
show
every
year
.
noun
-
society
,
societies
a
particular
group
of
people
who
share
the
same
territory
,
culture
,
or
set
of
rules
•
Japan
is
often
described
as
a
homogeneous
society
.
Japan
is
often
described
as
a
homogeneous
society
.
•
A
multicultural
society
benefits
from
a
mix
of
traditions
.
A
multicultural
society
benefits
from
a
mix
of
traditions
.
noun
-
society
,
societies
the
wealthy
,
fashionable
social
class
,
especially
when
seen
as
a
group
that
attends
formal
events
•
The
charity
gala
attracted
members
of
society
from
across
the
country
.
The
charity
gala
attracted
members
of
society
from
across
the
country
.
•
She
married
into
society
after
meeting
a
billionaire
at
university
.
She
married
into
society
after
meeting
a
billionaire
at
university
.
somebody
pronoun
-
somebody
,
somebodies
used
to
talk
about
a
person
when
it
is
not
known
or
not
important
exactly
who
they
are
•
Somebody
left
their
umbrella
on
the
bus
.
Somebody
left
their
umbrella
on
the
bus
.
•
I
think
somebody
is
knocking
at
the
door
.
I
think
somebody
is
knocking
at
the
door
.
from
some
+
body
,
first
recorded
in
Middle
English
as
‘
sum
bodye
’,
meaning
‘
some
person
’.
noun
-
somebody
,
somebodies
a
person
who
is
important
or
famous
•
She
wants
to
be
somebody
in
the
fashion
world
.
She
wants
to
be
somebody
in
the
fashion
world
.
•
When
the
director
walked
in
,
everyone
knew
he
was
somebody
.
When
the
director
walked
in
,
everyone
knew
he
was
somebody
.
Extended
from
the
pronoun
sense
to
mean
‘
person
of
importance
’
in
the
late
18th
century
,
often
contrasted
with
‘
nobody
’.
source
noun
the
place
,
person
,
or
thing
where
something
begins
or
comes
from
•
The
river's
source
is
high
in
the
mountains
.
The
river's
source
is
high
in
the
mountains
.
•
Wind
is
a
clean
source
of
energy
for
the
town's
homes
.
Wind
is
a
clean
source
of
energy
for
the
town's
homes
.
Middle
English
from
Old
French
‘
sourse
’,
based
on
Latin
‘
surgere
’
meaning
‘
to
rise
’.
noun
a
person
,
document
,
or
organization
that
gives
information
,
especially
secretly
•
The
reporter
refused
to
reveal
her
source
in
court
.
The
reporter
refused
to
reveal
her
source
in
court
.
•
According
to
a
government
source
,
taxes
will
fall
next
year
.
According
to
a
government
source
,
taxes
will
fall
next
year
.
Extension
of
earlier
sense
referring
to
the
origin
of
information
rather
than
of
physical
things
.
verb
-
source
,
sourcing
,
sources
,
sourced
to
obtain
something
from
a
particular
place
,
company
,
or
person
•
The
café
sources
its
coffee
beans
from
Colombia
.
The
café
sources
its
coffee
beans
from
Colombia
.
•
We
plan
to
source
recycled
plastic
for
the
new
product
line
.
We
plan
to
source
recycled
plastic
for
the
new
product
line
.
From
the
noun
‘
source
’
meaning
origin
;
first
used
as
a
verb
in
late
20th-century
business
English
.
south
noun
the
direction
that
is
opposite
north
on
a
map
or
compass
•
The
compass
needle
points
south
when
we
turn
it
around
.
The
compass
needle
points
south
when
we
turn
it
around
.
•
South
is
opposite
north
on
the
map
hanging
behind
the
teacher
.
South
is
opposite
north
on
the
map
hanging
behind
the
teacher
.
Old
English
“
suð
,”
of
Germanic
origin
,
related
to
Old
Norse
“
suðr
,”
meaning
the
direction
of
the
sun
at
noon
.
noun
the
southern
part
or
area
of
a
country
,
region
,
or
place
•
He
grew
up
in
the
south
of
France
,
near
the
Mediterranean
Sea
.
He
grew
up
in
the
south
of
France
,
near
the
Mediterranean
Sea
.
•
Many
tourists
visit
the
south
of
the
island
for
its
white
beaches
.
Many
tourists
visit
the
south
of
the
island
for
its
white
beaches
.
adverb
toward
the
south
or
in
a
southern
direction
•
The
hikers
continued
south
along
the
ridge
until
sunset
.
The
hikers
continued
south
along
the
ridge
until
sunset
.
•
Drive
five
miles
south
and
you
’
ll
reach
the
lake
.
Drive
five
miles
south
and
you
’
ll
reach
the
lake
.
adjective
located
in
,
coming
from
,
or
facing
the
south
•
The
south
coast
is
famous
for
its
cliffs
.
The
south
coast
is
famous
for
its
cliffs
.
•
We
took
the
south
exit
off
the
highway
.
We
took
the
south
exit
off
the
highway
.
adverb
(
informal
)
used
after
verbs
like
“
go
”
or
“
head
”
to
mean
become
worse
,
fail
,
or
decrease
sharply
•
Our
plans
went
south
after
the
sudden
rainstorm
.
Our
plans
went
south
after
the
sudden
rainstorm
.
•
The
company
’
s
profits
have
headed
south
for
three
consecutive
quarters
.
The
company
’
s
profits
have
headed
south
for
three
consecutive
quarters
.
sound
noun
-
sound
,
sounding
,
sounds
,
sounded
something
that
can
be
heard
;
vibrations
that
travel
through
air
,
water
,
or
another
medium
and
reach
the
ear
•
The
gentle
sound
of
the
rain
helped
him
fall
asleep
.
The
gentle
sound
of
the
rain
helped
him
fall
asleep
.
•
Everyone
covered
their
ears
when
the
fire
alarm
sound
blared
.
Everyone
covered
their
ears
when
the
fire
alarm
sound
blared
.
Old
English
“
sund
”
meaning
‘
noise
’,
from
Latin
“
sonus
”.
noun
-
sound
,
sounder
,
soundest
something
that
you
can
hear
,
created
when
vibrations
travel
through
air
,
water
,
or
another
substance
to
your
ear
•
The
baby
woke
up
when
a
loud
sound
came
from
the
kitchen
.
The
baby
woke
up
when
a
loud
sound
came
from
the
kitchen
.
•
On
the
camping
trip
,
we
enjoyed
the
gentle
sounds
of
crickets
under
the
stars
.
On
the
camping
trip
,
we
enjoyed
the
gentle
sounds
of
crickets
under
the
stars
.
verb
-
sound
,
sounding
,
sounds
,
sounded
to
make
or
produce
a
noise
•
The
trumpet
sound
loudly
at
the
start
of
the
ceremony
.
The
trumpet
sound
loudly
at
the
start
of
the
ceremony
.
•
When
the
bell
sound
at
noon
,
workers
left
for
lunch
.
When
the
bell
sound
at
noon
,
workers
left
for
lunch
.
verb
to
make
or
produce
a
particular
noise
,
or
to
be
heard
in
a
particular
way
•
The
fire
alarm
sounded
across
the
whole
building
.
The
fire
alarm
sounded
across
the
whole
building
.
•
When
he
plucked
the
guitar
string
,
it
sounded
perfect
.
When
he
plucked
the
guitar
string
,
it
sounded
perfect
.
verb
-
sound
,
sounding
,
sounds
,
sounded
to
seem
or
give
a
particular
impression
when
heard
•
You
sound
excited
about
the
trip
!
You
sound
excited
about
the
trip
!
•
Her
explanation
sound
reasonable
to
everyone
in
the
meeting
.
Her
explanation
sound
reasonable
to
everyone
in
the
meeting
.
adjective
-
sound
,
sounder
,
soundest
in
good
condition
,
strong
,
or
likely
to
work
well
without
failing
•
The
bridge
remained
sound
after
the
storm
.
The
bridge
remained
sound
after
the
storm
.
•
She
made
a
sound
decision
based
on
the
facts
.
She
made
a
sound
decision
based
on
the
facts
.
adjective
-
sound
,
sounding
,
sounds
,
sounded
,
sounder
,
soundest
in
good
condition
;
healthy
,
safe
,
or
reliable
•
The
bridge
is
old
,
but
engineers
say
it
is
still
sound
.
The
bridge
is
old
,
but
engineers
say
it
is
still
sound
.
•
She
gave
me
some
sound
advice
about
saving
money
.
She
gave
me
some
sound
advice
about
saving
money
.
noun
a
long
,
narrow
stretch
of
sea
or
ocean
water
that
lies
between
two
pieces
of
land
•
The
ferry
crossed
the
sound
in
thirty
minutes
.
The
ferry
crossed
the
sound
in
thirty
minutes
.
•
From
the
cliff
,
we
watched
small
boats
drifting
across
the
sound
.
From
the
cliff
,
we
watched
small
boats
drifting
across
the
sound
.
noun
-
sound
,
sounding
,
sounds
,
sounded
a
long
,
wide
stretch
of
seawater
between
the
mainland
and
an
island
or
between
two
larger
bodies
of
water
•
They
sailed
across
Puget
Sound
at
sunrise
.
They
sailed
across
Puget
Sound
at
sunrise
.
•
The
ferry
crosses
the
sound
several
times
a
day
.
The
ferry
crosses
the
sound
several
times
a
day
.
From
Old
Norse
“
sund
”
meaning
‘
swimming
,
strait
’.
song
noun
a
piece
of
music
with
words
that
is
meant
to
be
sung
•
She
wrote
her
first
song
when
she
was
ten
.
She
wrote
her
first
song
when
she
was
ten
.
•
The
band
rehearsed
a
new
song
for
the
school
concert
.
The
band
rehearsed
a
new
song
for
the
school
concert
.
Old
English
“
sang
,
song
”
meaning
‘
music
sung
with
the
voice
’,
related
to
German
“
Gesang
”.
noun
singing
or
vocal
music
in
general
•
The
forest
was
alive
with
the
song
of
birds
at
dawn
.
The
forest
was
alive
with
the
song
of
birds
at
dawn
.
•
Joy
filled
the
hall
as
the
choir
lifted
their
voices
in
song
.
Joy
filled
the
hall
as
the
choir
lifted
their
voices
in
song
.
Same
historical
root
as
the
primary
sense
,
extended
to
mean
the
act
of
singing
.
noun
a
very
small
amount
of
money
,
used
mainly
in
the
fixed
phrase
“
for
a
song
”
•
He
bought
the
old
bike
for
a
song
at
the
yard
sale
.
He
bought
the
old
bike
for
a
song
at
the
yard
sale
.
•
These
shoes
were
practically
a
song
during
the
clearance
.
These
shoes
were
practically
a
song
during
the
clearance
.
Metaphorical
use
dating
from
the
16th
century
,
comparing
a
cheap
price
to
the
ease
of
giving
a
simple
song
.
soon
adverb
-
soon
,
sooner
,
soonest
after
a
short
time
from
now
•
Dinner
will
be
ready
soon
,
so
wash
your
hands
.
Dinner
will
be
ready
soon
,
so
wash
your
hands
.
•
The
train
should
arrive
soon
according
to
the
schedule
.
The
train
should
arrive
soon
according
to
the
schedule
.
Old
English
“
sōna
”
meaning
“
immediately
”
or
“
at
once
”,
gradually
shifting
to
“
in
a
short
time
”.
adverb
-
soon
,
sooner
,
soonest
after
only
a
short
time
from
now
or
from
a
named
moment
•
Mom
said
dinner
will
be
ready
soon
,
so
wash
your
hands
.
Mom
said
dinner
will
be
ready
soon
,
so
wash
your
hands
.
•
The
sun
will
set
soon
,
painting
the
clouds
pink
and
purple
.
The
sun
will
set
soon
,
painting
the
clouds
pink
and
purple
.
Old
English
“
sōna
”
meaning
“
immediately
”
or
“
at
once
,”
which
gradually
shifted
to
the
modern
idea
of
“
in
a
short
time
.”
adverb
-
soon
,
sooner
,
soonest
without
delay
;
quickly
or
promptly
•
The
nurse
came
soon
after
I
pressed
the
call
button
.
The
nurse
came
soon
after
I
pressed
the
call
button
.
•
Please
reply
soon
so
we
can
book
the
tickets
.
Please
reply
soon
so
we
can
book
the
tickets
.
adverb
-
soon
,
sooner
,
soonest
without
delay
;
as
quickly
or
early
as
possible
•
Please
come
home
as
soon
as
you
finish
work
.
Please
come
home
as
soon
as
you
finish
work
.
•
I
wrote
back
soon
after
receiving
her
letter
.
I
wrote
back
soon
after
receiving
her
letter
.
Same
origin
as
the
primary
sense
,
extending
the
idea
of
immediacy
to
mean
acting
without
delay
.
adverb
-
soon
,
sooner
,
soonest
used
with
“
would/could
sooner
”
to
mean
“
rather
”
•
I'd
sooner
stay
home
than
go
out
in
this
storm
.
I'd
sooner
stay
home
than
go
out
in
this
storm
.
•
She
would
sooner
read
a
book
than
watch
TV
.
She
would
sooner
read
a
book
than
watch
TV
.
solution
noun
a
way
of
fixing
a
problem
or
dealing
with
a
difficult
situation
•
The
city
council
hopes
the
new
subway
line
will
be
a
long-term
solution
to
traffic
jams
.
The
city
council
hopes
the
new
subway
line
will
be
a
long-term
solution
to
traffic
jams
.
•
Putting
the
computer
on
a
higher
shelf
proved
a
simple
solution
to
keep
it
away
from
the
toddler
.
Putting
the
computer
on
a
higher
shelf
proved
a
simple
solution
to
keep
it
away
from
the
toddler
.
Middle
English
,
from
Latin
‘
solutio
’
meaning
‘
a
loosening
,
solving
’.
noun
the
correct
answer
that
makes
a
puzzle
,
question
,
or
equation
work
•
The
solution
to
3
×
x
=
12
is
4
.
The
solution
to
3
×
x
=
12
is
4
.
•
After
hours
of
thinking
,
Leo
finally
wrote
the
correct
solution
in
his
crossword
puzzle
.
After
hours
of
thinking
,
Leo
finally
wrote
the
correct
solution
in
his
crossword
puzzle
.
Middle
English
,
borrowed
from
Latin
‘
solutio
’, ‘
a
solving
’.
noun
a
liquid
in
which
one
substance
has
completely
dissolved
in
another
•
The
nurse
cleaned
the
wound
with
a
mild
saline
solution
.
The
nurse
cleaned
the
wound
with
a
mild
saline
solution
.
•
When
sugar
is
fully
dissolved
,
the
solution
becomes
transparent
.
When
sugar
is
fully
dissolved
,
the
solution
becomes
transparent
.
Adopted
into
scientific
language
in
the
17th
century
from
Latin
‘
solutio
’,
the
act
of
dissolving
.
soldier
noun
a
person
who
serves
in
an
army
as
part
of
a
country
’
s
organized
land
forces
•
The
young
soldier
stood
proudly
during
the
national
parade
.
The
young
soldier
stood
proudly
during
the
national
parade
.
•
After
training
,
the
soldier
carefully
cleaned
her
rifle
in
the
barracks
.
After
training
,
the
soldier
carefully
cleaned
her
rifle
in
the
barracks
.
Middle
English
soudeour
,
from
Old
French
soudier
“
mercenary
”,
from
sol
“
pay
”.
verb
to
serve
as
a
member
of
an
army
•
He
decided
to
soldier
for
his
country
after
finishing
college
.
He
decided
to
soldier
for
his
country
after
finishing
college
.
•
In
ancient
Rome
,
many
farmers
had
to
soldier
during
the
summer
campaigns
.
In
ancient
Rome
,
many
farmers
had
to
soldier
during
the
summer
campaigns
.
extension
of
the
noun
“
soldier
”
into
verb
use
in
the
16th
century
.
verb
to
continue
working
bravely
or
stubbornly
,
especially
when
it
is
difficult
;
to
persevere
•
Even
though
the
trail
was
steep
,
the
hikers
soldiered
up
to
the
summit
.
Even
though
the
trail
was
steep
,
the
hikers
soldiered
up
to
the
summit
.
•
She
had
a
cold
but
soldiered
through
the
concert
anyway
.
She
had
a
cold
but
soldiered
through
the
concert
anyway
.
figurative
extension
from
the
steadfast
qualities
associated
with
soldiers
,
first
recorded
in
the
19th
century
.
southern
adjective
located
in
,
coming
from
,
or
connected
with
the
south
part
of
a
place
or
the
world
•
Many
species
of
penguin
live
only
in
the
southern
oceans
near
Antarctica
.
Many
species
of
penguin
live
only
in
the
southern
oceans
near
Antarctica
.
•
Tourists
flock
to
the
southern
coast
of
Spain
for
warm
sunshine
in
winter
.
Tourists
flock
to
the
southern
coast
of
Spain
for
warm
sunshine
in
winter
.
Old
English
suðerne
(
from
suð
“
south
”
+
-ern
).
soul
noun
the
invisible
spiritual
part
of
a
person
that
many
religions
believe
continues
to
exist
after
the
body
dies
•
After
her
grandfather
passed
away
,
Mia
lit
a
candle
to
honor
his
soul
.
After
her
grandfather
passed
away
,
Mia
lit
a
candle
to
honor
his
soul
.
•
Many
cultures
hold
ceremonies
to
guide
a
departed
soul
safely
to
the
afterlife
.
Many
cultures
hold
ceremonies
to
guide
a
departed
soul
safely
to
the
afterlife
.
Old
English
“
sāwol
,
sāwl
”
meaning
‘
spiritual
and
emotional
part
of
a
person
’.
noun
a
person
’
s
deepest
emotions
and
character
—
the
part
of
someone
that
feels
love
,
joy
,
or
sadness
•
The
music
touched
her
soul
and
brought
tears
to
her
eyes
.
The
music
touched
her
soul
and
brought
tears
to
her
eyes
.
•
He
poured
his
soul
into
writing
the
novel
.
He
poured
his
soul
into
writing
the
novel
.
noun
a
person
,
especially
when
referring
to
them
kindly
or
when
you
do
not
know
their
name
•
The
poor
soul
had
been
waiting
in
the
rain
for
hours
.
The
poor
soul
had
been
waiting
in
the
rain
for
hours
.
•
Every
soul
on
the
island
was
evacuated
before
the
storm
hit
.
Every
soul
on
the
island
was
evacuated
before
the
storm
hit
.
noun
-
soul
a
style
of
popular
African-American
music
that
combines
gospel
singing
and
rhythm-and-blues
•
She
loves
dancing
to
classic
soul
from
the
1960s
.
She
loves
dancing
to
classic
soul
from
the
1960s
.
•
The
band
blends
jazz
and
soul
in
their
performances
.
The
band
blends
jazz
and
soul
in
their
performances
.
1960s
:
short
for
‘
soul
music
’,
reflecting
music
that
expresses
deep
emotion
.
noun
the
most
important
or
characteristic
part
of
something
that
gives
it
life
or
meaning
•
Creativity
is
the
soul
of
good
advertising
.
Creativity
is
the
soul
of
good
advertising
.
•
Honesty
is
the
soul
of
any
strong
friendship
.
Honesty
is
the
soul
of
any
strong
friendship
.
noun
one
person
when
counting
or
referring
to
every
individual
on
a
vehicle
,
ship
,
or
aircraft
•
The
captain
reported
that
120
souls
were
on
board
the
ferry
.
The
captain
reported
that
120
souls
were
on
board
the
ferry
.
•
All
souls
were
safely
evacuated
from
the
plane
.
All
souls
were
safely
evacuated
from
the
plane
.
somewhere
adverb
in
,
at
,
or
to
a
place
that
is
not
known
,
named
,
or
specified
•
I
left
my
glasses
somewhere
in
the
kitchen
.
I
left
my
glasses
somewhere
in
the
kitchen
.
•
His
phone
is
ringing
somewhere
in
his
backpack
.
His
phone
is
ringing
somewhere
in
his
backpack
.
adverb
used
to
show
that
a
number
,
amount
,
or
time
is
approximate
•
The
repairs
will
cost
somewhere
around
$500
.
The
repairs
will
cost
somewhere
around
$500
.
•
It's
somewhere
around
midnight
,
and
the
streets
are
empty
.
It's
somewhere
around
midnight
,
and
the
streets
are
empty
.
noun
-
somewhere
an
unspecified
or
unknown
place
•
Let's
stop
and
eat
somewhere
before
the
movie
.
Let's
stop
and
eat
somewhere
before
the
movie
.
•
We
need
somewhere
quiet
to
study
.
We
need
somewhere
quiet
to
study
.
software
noun
-
software
the
programs
,
apps
,
and
other
digital
instructions
that
tell
a
computer
or
electronic
device
what
to
do
•
I
installed
new
software
to
edit
my
vacation
photos
.
I
installed
new
software
to
edit
my
vacation
photos
.
•
The
company
updates
its
security
software
every
week
to
protect
customers
’
data
.
The
company
updates
its
security
software
every
week
to
protect
customers
’
data
.
Coined
in
the
late
1940s
by
analogy
with
hardware
:
soft
(
not
physical
)
+
ware
(
products
or
goods
).
Originally
referred
to
punched
cards
and
later
to
digital
programs
.
somehow
adverb
in
a
way
that
you
do
not
know
or
cannot
explain
•
Even
without
a
map
,
we
somehow
found
the
small
mountain
village
.
Even
without
a
map
,
we
somehow
found
the
small
mountain
village
.
•
The
kitten
had
somehow
climbed
onto
the
highest
shelf
.
The
kitten
had
somehow
climbed
onto
the
highest
shelf
.
From
some
+
how
,
recorded
since
Middle
English
.
adverb
for
a
reason
you
do
not
understand
or
cannot
explain
•
I
somehow
doubt
that
the
weather
will
stay
sunny
all
day
.
I
somehow
doubt
that
the
weather
will
stay
sunny
all
day
.
•
She
somehow
knew
he
was
in
trouble
,
even
though
he
hadn't
called
.
She
somehow
knew
he
was
in
trouble
,
even
though
he
hadn't
called
.
From
some
+
how
,
recorded
since
Middle
English
.
soft
adjective
-
soft
,
softer
,
softest
easy
to
press
,
bend
,
or
cut
;
not
hard
or
firm
•
The
puppy's
fur
felt
soft
against
Mia's
cheek
.
The
puppy's
fur
felt
soft
against
Mia's
cheek
.
•
After
soaking
in
water
,
the
clay
became
soft
and
easy
to
shape
.
After
soaking
in
water
,
the
clay
became
soft
and
easy
to
shape
.
Old
English
‘
sōfte
’,
meaning
gentle
or
easily
yielding
,
related
to
German
‘
sacht
’.
adjective
-
soft
,
softer
,
softest
gentle
and
not
loud
,
bright
,
or
harsh
•
She
played
a
soft
melody
on
the
piano
as
the
baby
slept
.
She
played
a
soft
melody
on
the
piano
as
the
baby
slept
.
•
Morning
sunlight
cast
a
soft
glow
over
the
beach
.
Morning
sunlight
cast
a
soft
glow
over
the
beach
.
adjective
-
soft
,
softer
,
softest
not
strict
,
severe
,
or
tough
;
kind
or
lenient
•
Mr
.
Reed
is
soft
on
late
homework
and
often
gives
extra
time
.
Mr
.
Reed
is
soft
on
late
homework
and
often
gives
extra
time
.
•
The
coach
took
a
soft
approach
,
focusing
on
fun
rather
than
winning
.
The
coach
took
a
soft
approach
,
focusing
on
fun
rather
than
winning
.
solve
verb
-
solve
,
solving
,
solves
,
solved
to
find
the
correct
answer
or
explanation
for
a
problem
,
puzzle
,
or
difficult
situation
•
The
detective
finally
solved
the
mystery
and
arrested
the
thief
.
The
detective
finally
solved
the
mystery
and
arrested
the
thief
.
•
After
hours
of
thinking
,
Nina
solved
the
tricky
crossword
puzzle
.
After
hours
of
thinking
,
Nina
solved
the
tricky
crossword
puzzle
.
from
Latin
solvere
“
loosen
,
untie
,
solve
”
verb
-
solve
,
solving
,
solves
,
solved
to
calculate
the
value
of
an
unknown
in
an
equation
or
formula
so
that
the
statement
becomes
true
•
In
algebra
class
,
Sam
solved
for
x
and
wrote
the
answer
on
the
screen
.
In
algebra
class
,
Sam
solved
for
x
and
wrote
the
answer
on
the
screen
.
•
The
software
instantly
solves
complex
equations
that
would
take
hours
by
hand
.
The
software
instantly
solves
complex
equations
that
would
take
hours
by
hand
.
specialized
use
of
the
general
verb
“
solve
”
in
mathematics
since
the
17th
century
soviet
noun
a
workers
’
or
soldiers
’
council
elected
to
represent
local
people
during
the
Russian
Revolution
and
in
the
former
Soviet
Union
•
During
the
Russian
Revolution
,
each
factory
elected
a
soviet
to
voice
workers'
demands
.
During
the
Russian
Revolution
,
each
factory
elected
a
soviet
to
voice
workers'
demands
.
•
The
city
soviet
organized
food
distribution
to
deal
with
shortages
.
The
city
soviet
organized
food
distribution
to
deal
with
shortages
.
Borrowed
into
English
in
the
early
20th
century
from
Russian
“
сове́т
” (
sovét
)
meaning
“
council
”
or
“
advice
”.
solid
adjective
firm
in
shape
and
not
a
liquid
or
a
gas
.
•
The
lake
froze
overnight
,
turning
the
surface
water
into
hard
solid
ice
.
The
lake
froze
overnight
,
turning
the
surface
water
into
hard
solid
ice
.
•
Melted
chocolate
becomes
a
solid
again
when
it
cools
.
Melted
chocolate
becomes
a
solid
again
when
it
cools
.
From
Latin
solidus
“
firm
,
whole
,
undivided
.”
somewhat
adverb
to
a
small
or
moderate
degree
;
rather
•
The
coffee
was
somewhat
bitter
,
but
I
still
enjoyed
it
.
The
coffee
was
somewhat
bitter
,
but
I
still
enjoyed
it
.
•
The
new
software
update
made
my
phone
somewhat
faster
.
The
new
software
update
made
my
phone
somewhat
faster
.
From
Middle
English
‘
somwhat
’,
literally
‘
some
+
what
’,
originally
meaning
‘
something
’
or
‘
a
certain
amount
’
before
evolving
into
an
adverb
of
degree
.
pronoun
something
;
an
unspecified
thing
,
amount
,
or
degree
(
archaic
and
rare
)
•
Tell
me
somewhat
about
your
hometown
,
I
beg
you
.
Tell
me
somewhat
about
your
hometown
,
I
beg
you
.
•
There
is
somewhat
in
his
manner
that
troubles
me
.
There
is
somewhat
in
his
manner
that
troubles
me
.
Same
origin
as
the
adverb
sense
:
a
compound
of
‘
some
’
+
‘
what
’,
originally
used
as
a
pronoun
meaning
‘
something
’.
The
adverbial
sense
later
became
dominant
.
soil
noun
the
dark
,
soft
layer
of
earth
on
the
ground
that
plants
live
in
and
grow
from
•
The
gardener
dug
into
the
rich
soil
to
plant
the
roses
.
The
gardener
dug
into
the
rich
soil
to
plant
the
roses
.
•
After
the
rain
,
the
soil
became
soft
and
easy
to
work
.
After
the
rain
,
the
soil
became
soft
and
easy
to
work
.
From
Old
French
‘
soil
’
or
‘
soille
’,
from
Latin
‘
solum
’
meaning
ground
or
earth
.
noun
-
soil
a
person
’
s
own
country
or
land
,
especially
when
spoken
of
with
pride
or
emotion
•
The
team
was
thrilled
to
win
the
championship
on
home
soil
.
The
team
was
thrilled
to
win
the
championship
on
home
soil
.
•
After
years
abroad
,
he
yearned
to
walk
on
the
soil
of
his
homeland
again
.
After
years
abroad
,
he
yearned
to
walk
on
the
soil
of
his
homeland
again
.
verb
-
soil
,
soiling
,
soils
,
soiled
to
make
something
dirty
by
getting
it
covered
with
earth
,
liquid
,
or
any
unwanted
substance
•
Be
careful
not
to
soil
your
new
shirt
with
paint
.
Be
careful
not
to
soil
your
new
shirt
with
paint
.
•
The
baby
soiled
her
diaper
and
began
to
cry
.
The
baby
soiled
her
diaper
and
began
to
cry
.
verb
-
soil
,
soiling
,
soils
,
soiled
to
spread
manure
or
other
natural
fertilizer
on
land
to
improve
it
•
Farmers
often
soil
the
fields
in
early
spring
.
Farmers
often
soil
the
fields
in
early
spring
.
•
The
estate
workers
soiled
the
vineyard
annually
to
enrich
the
grapes
.
The
estate
workers
soiled
the
vineyard
annually
to
enrich
the
grapes
.
solar
adjective
coming
from
,
caused
by
,
or
relating
to
the
sun
•
During
a
solar
eclipse
,
the
sky
grows
strangely
dark
in
the
middle
of
the
day
.
During
a
solar
eclipse
,
the
sky
grows
strangely
dark
in
the
middle
of
the
day
.
•
Scientists
study
solar
flares
to
understand
how
they
affect
radio
signals
on
Earth
.
Scientists
study
solar
flares
to
understand
how
they
affect
radio
signals
on
Earth
.
From
Latin
solāris
,
from
sol
meaning
“
sun
”.
adjective
using
the
sun
’
s
light
or
heat
to
produce
energy
•
The
school
installed
new
solar
panels
to
lower
its
electricity
bills
.
The
school
installed
new
solar
panels
to
lower
its
electricity
bills
.
•
She
bought
a
lamp
that
charges
its
battery
with
a
small
solar
cell
.
She
bought
a
lamp
that
charges
its
battery
with
a
small
solar
cell
.
Sense
developed
in
the
20th
century
as
technology
began
turning
sunlight
directly
into
usable
power
.
adjective
based
on
the
sun
’
s
apparent
movement
,
especially
when
measuring
time
such
as
the
solar
year
•
A
solar
day
is
about
four
minutes
longer
than
a
sidereal
day
.
A
solar
day
is
about
four
minutes
longer
than
a
sidereal
day
.
•
The
ancient
Egyptians
created
a
365-day
solar
calendar
.
The
ancient
Egyptians
created
a
365-day
solar
calendar
.
This
time-keeping
sense
dates
to
medieval
astronomy
,
distinguishing
measurements
tied
to
the
sun
from
those
tied
to
stars
.
noun
(
historical
)
a
private
upper
room
or
sunny
sitting
room
in
a
medieval
English
house
•
The
lord
withdrew
to
the
solar
to
discuss
family
matters
with
his
wife
.
The
lord
withdrew
to
the
solar
to
discuss
family
matters
with
his
wife
.
•
In
many
castles
,
the
solar
was
the
warmest
and
most
comfortable
place
during
winter
.
In
many
castles
,
the
solar
was
the
warmest
and
most
comfortable
place
during
winter
.
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
,
literally
“
of
the
sun
,”
referring
to
a
sunlit
upper
chamber
.
so-called
adjective
used
before
a
noun
when
you
think
the
name
or
description
is
wrong
,
exaggerated
,
or
you
do
not
approve
of
it
•
The
so-called
experts
totally
misread
the
weather
forecast
and
caused
chaos
at
the
outdoor
event
.
The
so-called
experts
totally
misread
the
weather
forecast
and
caused
chaos
at
the
outdoor
event
.
•
Many
people
bought
the
so-called
miracle
diet
pills
,
but
they
made
no
difference
at
all
.
Many
people
bought
the
so-called
miracle
diet
pills
,
but
they
made
no
difference
at
all
.
Formed
from
the
intensifier
"
so
"
+
past
participle
"
called
";
recorded
in
English
since
the
17th
century
as
a
way
to
question
the
accuracy
of
a
name
.
adjective
used
before
a
noun
simply
to
show
that
this
is
the
name
people
usually
give
to
something
•
The
tarsier
is
a
tiny
primate
from
Southeast
Asia
,
often
called
a
so-called
"
ghost
animal
"
because
of
its
big
eyes
.
The
tarsier
is
a
tiny
primate
from
Southeast
Asia
,
often
called
a
so-called
"
ghost
animal
"
because
of
its
big
eyes
.
•
Scientists
study
the
so-called
‘
dark
matter
’
that
makes
up
most
of
the
universe
.
Scientists
study
the
so-called
‘
dark
matter
’
that
makes
up
most
of
the
universe
.
soccer
noun
-
soccer
a
sport
in
which
two
teams
of
eleven
players
kick
a
round
ball
and
try
to
score
goals
in
the
opponent
’
s
net
•
Every
Saturday
morning
,
Liam
plays
soccer
with
his
friends
in
the
park
.
Every
Saturday
morning
,
Liam
plays
soccer
with
his
friends
in
the
park
.
•
The
school
coach
asked
Maya
if
she
wanted
to
join
the
soccer
team
.
The
school
coach
asked
Maya
if
she
wanted
to
join
the
soccer
team
.
Late
19th-century
British
university
slang
,
shortening
of
“
association
football
”
with
the
facetious
suffix
‑er
.
soup
noun
-
soupy
,
soupier
,
soupiest
a
hot
or
cold
liquid
food
,
usually
made
by
slowly
cooking
meat
,
fish
,
or
vegetables
in
water
or
stock
,
often
served
in
a
bowl
and
eaten
with
a
spoon
.
•
Grandma
ladled
steaming
chicken
soup
into
our
bowls
on
the
snowy
evening
.
Grandma
ladled
steaming
chicken
soup
into
our
bowls
on
the
snowy
evening
.
•
At
the
café
,
Tom
ordered
a
bowl
of
tomato
soup
with
his
grilled-cheese
sandwich
.
At
the
café
,
Tom
ordered
a
bowl
of
tomato
soup
with
his
grilled-cheese
sandwich
.
Middle
English
“
soupe
”,
from
Old
French
“
so
(
u
)
pe
”
meaning
bread
soaked
in
broth
;
related
to
the
verb
“
sop
” (
to
soak
).
noun
-
soupy
,
soupier
,
soupiest
a
thick
or
messy
liquid
mixture
such
as
dense
fog
,
muddy
water
,
or
a
chemical
solution
,
often
making
movement
or
visibility
difficult
.
•
A
heavy
soup
of
fog
settled
over
the
harbor
,
hiding
the
boats
from
sight
.
A
heavy
soup
of
fog
settled
over
the
harbor
,
hiding
the
boats
from
sight
.
•
After
the
storm
,
the
dirt
road
turned
into
a
brown
soup
that
sucked
at
our
boots
.
After
the
storm
,
the
dirt
road
turned
into
a
brown
soup
that
sucked
at
our
boots
.
Extension
of
the
food
sense
to
describe
any
thick
or
cloudy
liquid
from
the
late
19th
century
.
also
adverb
used
to
add
another
fact
,
idea
,
action
,
or
person
to
what
has
already
been
mentioned
•
I
bought
apples
,
and
I
also
picked
up
some
bread
.
I
bought
apples
,
and
I
also
picked
up
some
bread
.
•
My
brother
speaks
English
and
also
plays
the
piano
very
well
.
My
brother
speaks
English
and
also
plays
the
piano
very
well
.
From
Old
English
eallswā
,
meaning
“
entirely
so
,
in
the
same
way
”.
Over
time
,
the
form
shortened
to
“
also
”
while
keeping
the
idea
of
adding
something
similar
.
person
noun
-
person
,
people
a
human
being
,
considered
as
an
individual
•
Only
one
person
can
sit
in
the
front
seat
at
a
time
.
Only
one
person
can
sit
in
the
front
seat
at
a
time
.
•
She
is
the
kindest
person
I
know
.
She
is
the
kindest
person
I
know
.
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
persone
,
from
Latin
persōna
‘
human
being
,
character
,
mask
’.
noun
a
human
or
organization
that
the
law
considers
to
have
rights
and
responsibilities
•
Under
the
contract
,
a
company
is
treated
as
a
single
person
in
law
.
Under
the
contract
,
a
company
is
treated
as
a
single
person
in
law
.
•
A
minor
cannot
be
considered
a
legal
person
capable
of
signing
the
agreement
.
A
minor
cannot
be
considered
a
legal
person
capable
of
signing
the
agreement
.
Extension
of
the
everyday
sense
;
first
recorded
in
English
legal
texts
in
the
late
14th
century
.
reason
noun
a
fact
,
situation
,
or
explanation
that
causes
something
to
happen
or
makes
something
understandable
•
The
reason
I
wear
a
coat
is
that
it
is
cold
outside
.
The
reason
I
wear
a
coat
is
that
it
is
cold
outside
.
•
Nobody
could
give
a
clear
reason
for
the
sudden
power
cut
.
Nobody
could
give
a
clear
reason
for
the
sudden
power
cut
.
From
Old
French
raison
,
from
Latin
ratiō
“
calculation
,
explanation
”.
noun
a
fair
or
acceptable
motive
that
justifies
doing
something
•
She
had
every
reason
to
be
proud
of
her
award
.
She
had
every
reason
to
be
proud
of
her
award
.
•
There
is
no
reason
to
worry
;
the
test
is
quite
easy
.
There
is
no
reason
to
worry
;
the
test
is
quite
easy
.
noun
-
reason
the
human
ability
to
think
logically
and
make
sensible
judgments
•
Unlike
animals
,
humans
can
use
reason
to
solve
complex
problems
.
Unlike
animals
,
humans
can
use
reason
to
solve
complex
problems
.
•
Passion
sometimes
clouds
reason
.
Passion
sometimes
clouds
reason
.
verb
-
reason
,
reasoning
,
reasons
,
reasoned
to
think
about
something
logically
in
order
to
reach
a
conclusion
or
persuade
someone
•
He
reasoned
that
taking
the
earlier
train
would
save
time
.
He
reasoned
that
taking
the
earlier
train
would
save
time
.
•
The
lawyer
reasoned
with
the
jury
to
show
her
client
’
s
innocence
.
The
lawyer
reasoned
with
the
jury
to
show
her
client
’
s
innocence
.
season
noun
one
of
the
four
main
periods
of
the
year
,
such
as
spring
,
summer
,
autumn
,
or
winter
,
each
with
its
own
typical
weather
and
daylight
length
•
In
this
region
,
the
rainy
season
usually
begins
in
June
.
In
this
region
,
the
rainy
season
usually
begins
in
June
.
•
Spring
is
my
favorite
season
because
colorful
flowers
cover
the
parks
.
Spring
is
my
favorite
season
because
colorful
flowers
cover
the
parks
.
From
Old
French
seson
,
seison
,
from
Latin
satio
“
act
of
sowing
,
seed-time
”,
later
“
time
,
season
”.
noun
a
specific
period
in
which
a
particular
activity
,
event
,
or
style
is
most
common
or
officially
takes
place
•
Tickets
sell
out
quickly
during
the
holiday
season
.
Tickets
sell
out
quickly
during
the
holiday
season
.
•
The
soccer
season
starts
in
late
summer
and
ends
the
following
spring
.
The
soccer
season
starts
in
late
summer
and
ends
the
following
spring
.
verb
-
season
,
seasoning
,
seasons
,
seasoned
to
add
salt
,
herbs
,
or
other
flavorings
to
food
to
make
it
taste
better
•
Remember
to
season
the
soup
with
a
pinch
of
salt
before
serving
.
Remember
to
season
the
soup
with
a
pinch
of
salt
before
serving
.
•
She
likes
to
season
her
chicken
with
rosemary
and
garlic
.
She
likes
to
season
her
chicken
with
rosemary
and
garlic
.
verb
-
season
,
seasoning
,
seasons
,
seasoned
to
make
wood
,
equipment
,
or
a
person
ready
for
use
or
able
to
cope
by
allowing
time
,
experience
,
or
treatment
to
toughen
or
mature
them
•
Carpenters
must
season
the
timber
for
months
before
construction
.
Carpenters
must
season
the
timber
for
months
before
construction
.
•
Years
at
sea
will
season
a
sailor
for
any
storm
.
Years
at
sea
will
season
a
sailor
for
any
storm
.
sell
verb
-
sell
,
selling
,
sells
,
sold
to
give
something
you
own
to
someone
else
and
receive
money
in
return
•
She
decided
to
sell
her
old
bicycle
online
.
She
decided
to
sell
her
old
bicycle
online
.
•
The
bakery
sells
fresh
bread
every
morning
.
The
bakery
sells
fresh
bread
every
morning
.
Old
English
sellan
‘
give
,
hand
over
’,
later
‘
deliver
,
transfer
property
’,
of
Germanic
origin
.
verb
-
sell
,
selling
,
sells
,
sold
to
be
bought
by
people
,
or
to
be
available
at
a
particular
price
•
The
new
smartphone
is
selling
for
$999
.
The
new
smartphone
is
selling
for
$999
.
•
Tickets
sold
quickly
for
the
concert
.
Tickets
sold
quickly
for
the
concert
.
verb
-
sell
,
selling
,
sells
,
sold
to
persuade
someone
to
accept
,
believe
in
,
or
support
an
idea
or
product
•
The
marketer
managed
to
sell
the
concept
to
the
investors
.
The
marketer
managed
to
sell
the
concept
to
the
investors
.
•
You
’
ll
have
to
sell
your
plan
to
the
rest
of
the
team
.
You
’
ll
have
to
sell
your
plan
to
the
rest
of
the
team
.
resource
noun
something
useful
—
such
as
land
,
water
,
oil
,
or
skilled
people
—
that
a
person
,
group
,
or
country
can
use
when
needed
•
Many
countries
depend
on
natural
resources
like
oil
and
gas
for
their
income
.
Many
countries
depend
on
natural
resources
like
oil
and
gas
for
their
income
.
•
During
the
drought
,
the
farmer
carefully
managed
his
water
resources
.
During
the
drought
,
the
farmer
carefully
managed
his
water
resources
.
from
Old
French
resourse
, “
means
of
supplying
a
need
,”
based
on
Latin
resurgere
“
rise
again
”
noun
a
book
,
website
,
person
,
or
other
source
of
help
or
information
•
The
library
’
s
online
resources
make
research
much
easier
.
The
library
’
s
online
resources
make
research
much
easier
.
•
This
guidebook
is
an
excellent
resource
for
first-time
travelers
.
This
guidebook
is
an
excellent
resource
for
first-time
travelers
.
verb
-
resource
,
resourcing
,
resources
,
resourced
to
provide
a
person
or
project
with
the
money
,
materials
,
or
people
needed
to
succeed
•
The
project
was
well-resourced
and
finished
ahead
of
schedule
.
The
project
was
well-resourced
and
finished
ahead
of
schedule
.
•
We
need
to
resource
the
school
properly
so
every
child
has
textbooks
.
We
need
to
resource
the
school
properly
so
every
child
has
textbooks
.
noun
-
resource
the
ability
to
deal
quickly
and
effectively
with
problems
;
resourcefulness
•
Thanks
to
her
quick
resource
,
the
hikers
found
their
way
back
before
nightfall
.
Thanks
to
her
quick
resource
,
the
hikers
found
their
way
back
before
nightfall
.
•
The
leader
’
s
resource
under
pressure
impressed
everyone
on
the
team
.
The
leader
’
s
resource
under
pressure
impressed
everyone
on
the
team
.
resources
noun
money
or
other
assets
that
a
person
or
organization
can
spend
•
The
charity
lacks
the
financial
resources
to
help
every
family
in
need
.
The
charity
lacks
the
financial
resources
to
help
every
family
in
need
.
•
After
paying
the
unexpected
bill
,
he
had
no
resources
left
for
a
vacation
.
After
paying
the
unexpected
bill
,
he
had
no
resources
left
for
a
vacation
.
personal
adjective
belonging
to
or
connected
with
one
particular
person
,
not
shared
with
others
•
Please
remove
any
personal
belongings
from
the
classroom
before
you
leave
.
Please
remove
any
personal
belongings
from
the
classroom
before
you
leave
.
•
I
keep
my
personal
files
on
a
password-protected
laptop
.
I
keep
my
personal
files
on
a
password-protected
laptop
.
From
Middle
English
personal
,
from
Old
French
personel
,
from
Latin
personalis
(“
pertaining
to
a
person
”).
adjective
related
to
someone
’
s
private
life
and
feelings
rather
than
to
their
work
or
public
position
•
I
’
d
rather
not
answer
such
personal
questions
.
I
’
d
rather
not
answer
such
personal
questions
.
•
She
never
talks
about
her
personal
life
at
work
.
She
never
talks
about
her
personal
life
at
work
.
adjective
given
directly
by
a
particular
person
rather
than
by
a
machine
or
an
organisation
•
The
teacher
gives
each
child
personal
attention
.
The
teacher
gives
each
child
personal
attention
.
•
I
prefer
a
personal
tour
guide
instead
of
an
audio
headset
.
I
prefer
a
personal
tour
guide
instead
of
an
audio
headset
.
adjective
(
of
remarks
or
attacks
)
aimed
at
someone
as
an
individual
and
likely
to
offend
•
Don
’
t
get
personal
—
we
’
re
only
discussing
the
proposal
.
Don
’
t
get
personal
—
we
’
re
only
discussing
the
proposal
.
•
His
comments
became
personal
and
hurtful
.
His
comments
became
personal
and
hurtful
.
noun
a
short
advertisement
in
which
someone
looks
for
friendship
,
romance
,
or
other
personal
contact
,
especially
in
a
newspaper
or
online
•
He
met
his
wife
after
answering
a
personal
in
the
Sunday
paper
.
He
met
his
wife
after
answering
a
personal
in
the
Sunday
paper
.
•
She
placed
a
personal
to
find
a
hiking
partner
.
She
placed
a
personal
to
find
a
hiking
partner
.
absolutely
adverb
completely
or
totally
;
used
to
add
force
to
a
statement
,
quality
,
or
action
.
•
The
view
from
the
mountain
was
absolutely
stunning
.
The
view
from
the
mountain
was
absolutely
stunning
.
•
I
absolutely
forgot
about
our
meeting
—
I'm
sorry
!
I
absolutely
forgot
about
our
meeting
—
I'm
sorry
!
From
Latin
absolutus
(“
free
,
unrestricted
”),
via
Middle
French
and
Middle
English
,
meaning
“
without
restriction
or
qualification
.”
interjection
yes
;
certainly
;
used
to
show
strong
agreement
or
permission
.
•
“
Can
you
finish
the
report
by
Friday
?” “
Absolutely
!”
“
Can
you
finish
the
report
by
Friday
?” “
Absolutely
!”
•
“
Are
you
coming
to
the
party
tonight
?” “
Absolutely
!”
“
Are
you
coming
to
the
party
tonight
?” “
Absolutely
!”
Extension
of
the
adverb
’
s
emphatic
use
into
a
standalone
response
,
first
recorded
in
conversational
English
in
the
late
19th
century
.
seek
verb
-
seek
,
seeking
,
seeks
,
sought
to
look
for
or
try
to
find
something
that
you
need
,
want
,
or
have
lost
•
During
the
blackout
,
Maria
lit
a
candle
and
began
to
seek
a
flashlight
in
the
cluttered
drawer
.
During
the
blackout
,
Maria
lit
a
candle
and
began
to
seek
a
flashlight
in
the
cluttered
drawer
.
•
The
lost
puppy
sought
shelter
under
a
parked
car
during
the
storm
.
The
lost
puppy
sought
shelter
under
a
parked
car
during
the
storm
.
Old
English
‘
sēcan
’
meaning
‘
to
go
to
,
inquire
after
,
look
for
’.
Cognate
with
German
‘
suchen
’.
verb
-
seek
,
seeking
,
seeks
,
sought
to
ask
for
or
try
to
obtain
advice
,
help
,
permission
,
information
,
etc
.
•
After
the
accident
,
the
cyclist
sought
medical
help
at
a
nearby
clinic
.
After
the
accident
,
the
cyclist
sought
medical
help
at
a
nearby
clinic
.
•
Students
often
seek
advice
from
their
teachers
before
exams
.
Students
often
seek
advice
from
their
teachers
before
exams
.
Same
Old
English
root
as
Sense
1
,
later
widening
to
‘
request
formally
’.
verb
-
seek
,
seeking
,
seeks
,
sought
to
try
or
aim
to
achieve
or
do
something
•
The
start-up
is
seeking
to
revolutionize
renewable
energy
.
The
start-up
is
seeking
to
revolutionize
renewable
energy
.
•
He
always
seeks
to
improve
his
painting
skills
.
He
always
seeks
to
improve
his
painting
skills
.
Extended
figurative
use
from
Sense
1
by
the
13th
century
: ‘
attempt
to
obtain
a
result
’.
professor
noun
a
teacher
at
a
college
or
university
,
especially
one
who
holds
the
highest
academic
rank
and
also
does
research
•
After
class
,
the
professor
stayed
to
answer
the
students'
questions
.
After
class
,
the
professor
stayed
to
answer
the
students'
questions
.
•
The
professor
published
a
new
paper
on
climate
change
.
The
professor
published
a
new
paper
on
climate
change
.
from
Latin
"
professor
"
meaning
"
one
who
declares
publicly
,"
later
"
person
who
teaches
a
branch
of
knowledge
"
Professor
noun
-
Professor
a
respectful
title
placed
before
someone's
last
name
to
show
that
the
person
is
a
professor
•
Professor
Chen
will
chair
the
meeting
at
noon
.
Professor
Chen
will
chair
the
meeting
at
noon
.
•
We
invited
Professor
Adams
to
deliver
the
commencement
speech
.
We
invited
Professor
Adams
to
deliver
the
commencement
speech
.
title
use
started
in
the
18th
century
,
capitalized
before
a
name
association
noun
a
group
of
people
who
have
come
together
for
a
shared
purpose
,
interest
,
or
activity
•
She
joined
the
local
teachers'
association
to
meet
other
educators
.
She
joined
the
local
teachers'
association
to
meet
other
educators
.
•
The
neighborhood
association
organizes
a
street
fair
every
summer
.
The
neighborhood
association
organizes
a
street
fair
every
summer
.
From
Latin
“
associātiō
”
meaning
“
union
,
alliance
,”
from
“
associate
”
+
“
-ion
.”
noun
a
mental
or
causal
connection
or
link
between
ideas
,
things
,
or
people
•
He
has
a
strong
association
between
the
smell
of
cookies
and
his
grandmother's
house
.
He
has
a
strong
association
between
the
smell
of
cookies
and
his
grandmother's
house
.
•
The
color
red
has
an
association
with
danger
in
many
cultures
.
The
color
red
has
an
association
with
danger
in
many
cultures
.
Sense
of
“
connection
of
ideas
”
recorded
since
the
early
17th
century
,
influenced
by
philosophical
writings
on
how
thoughts
combine
.
lesson
noun
a
period
of
time
in
which
a
teacher
teaches
and
students
learn
a
particular
subject
•
Our
math
lesson
finished
earlier
than
usual
today
.
Our
math
lesson
finished
earlier
than
usual
today
.
•
I
have
a
violin
lesson
every
Tuesday
evening
.
I
have
a
violin
lesson
every
Tuesday
evening
.
Middle
English
leson
,
from
Old
French
leçon
,
from
Latin
lectio
‘
reading
,
act
of
reading
’
noun
something
important
that
you
learn
from
an
experience
,
story
,
or
event
•
Losing
his
wallet
taught
him
a
valuable
lesson
about
paying
attention
.
Losing
his
wallet
taught
him
a
valuable
lesson
about
paying
attention
.
•
The
story
’
s
main
lesson
is
that
honesty
is
rewarded
.
The
story
’
s
main
lesson
is
that
honesty
is
rewarded
.
noun
an
experience
,
punishment
,
or
action
that
shows
someone
they
were
wrong
and
makes
them
change
their
behavior
•
The
heavy
fine
was
meant
to
teach
careless
drivers
a
lesson
.
The
heavy
fine
was
meant
to
teach
careless
drivers
a
lesson
.
•
The
coach
benched
him
for
a
game
to
give
him
a
lesson
about
teamwork
.
The
coach
benched
him
for
a
game
to
give
him
a
lesson
about
teamwork
.
prison
noun
a
secure
building
where
people
are
kept
as
a
punishment
for
breaking
the
law
or
while
they
are
waiting
for
trial
•
The
old
prison
stands
on
a
hill
overlooking
the
small
town
.
The
old
prison
stands
on
a
hill
overlooking
the
small
town
.
•
After
the
trial
,
the
judge
sent
him
to
prison
for
five
years
.
After
the
trial
,
the
judge
sent
him
to
prison
for
five
years
.
From
Old
French
prisun
,
preson
,
from
Latin
prēnsiō
‘
a
seizing
’,
related
to
prehendere
‘
to
seize
’.
noun
the
state
or
period
of
being
kept
in
a
prison
as
a
punishment
,
especially
after
a
court
sentence
•
She
spent
ten
years
in
prison
for
fraud
.
She
spent
ten
years
in
prison
for
fraud
.
•
The
politician
avoided
prison
by
agreeing
to
testify
.
The
politician
avoided
prison
by
agreeing
to
testify
.
verb
to
put
someone
in
a
prison
as
punishment
or
while
they
are
waiting
for
trial
•
The
rebels
were
swiftly
prisoned
after
the
failed
uprising
.
The
rebels
were
swiftly
prisoned
after
the
failed
uprising
.
•
In
1840
,
debtors
could
be
prisoned
for
years
without
trial
.
In
1840
,
debtors
could
be
prisoned
for
years
without
trial
.
associate
verb
-
associate
,
associating
,
associates
,
associated
to
mentally
connect
one
person
,
thing
,
or
idea
with
another
•
Many
people
associate
the
smell
of
pine
with
Christmas
.
Many
people
associate
the
smell
of
pine
with
Christmas
.
•
Children
often
associate
thunder
with
frightening
stories
.
Children
often
associate
thunder
with
frightening
stories
.
Borrowed
from
Latin
"
associāre
"
meaning
“
to
unite
with
”.
verb
-
associate
,
associating
,
associates
,
associated
to
spend
time
socially
with
someone
•
The
politician
refused
to
associate
with
known
criminals
.
The
politician
refused
to
associate
with
known
criminals
.
•
Since
moving
schools
,
Mia
began
to
associate
with
a
new
group
of
friends
.
Since
moving
schools
,
Mia
began
to
associate
with
a
new
group
of
friends
.
noun
a
colleague
,
partner
,
or
companion
who
works
or
spends
time
with
you
•
Maria
invited
a
business
associate
to
lunch
.
Maria
invited
a
business
associate
to
lunch
.
•
He
is
a
close
associate
of
the
mayor
.
He
is
a
close
associate
of
the
mayor
.
verb
-
associate
,
associating
,
associates
,
associated
to
join
with
a
group
,
organization
,
or
cause
as
a
partner
or
member
•
Several
small
companies
associated
themselves
with
the
new
environmental
initiative
.
Several
small
companies
associated
themselves
with
the
new
environmental
initiative
.
•
She
chose
to
associate
her
brand
with
high-quality
craftsmanship
.
She
chose
to
associate
her
brand
with
high-quality
craftsmanship
.
adjective
having
a
rank
or
position
that
is
connected
but
not
full
or
permanent
•
She
is
an
associate
professor
of
biology
.
She
is
an
associate
professor
of
biology
.
•
The
museum
hired
him
as
an
associate
curator
.
The
museum
hired
him
as
an
associate
curator
.
Southern
adjective
relating
to
the
culture
,
people
,
or
traditions
of
the
southern
part
of
a
particular
country
,
especially
the
United
States
•
She
spoke
with
a
gentle
Southern
accent
that
reminded
me
of
Georgia
.
She
spoke
with
a
gentle
Southern
accent
that
reminded
me
of
Georgia
.
•
We
tasted
authentic
Southern
barbecue
at
a
roadside
diner
in
Alabama
.
We
tasted
authentic
Southern
barbecue
at
a
roadside
diner
in
Alabama
.
Capitalized
use
arose
to
denote
cultural
identity
of
the
southern
United
States
(
19th
c
.).
episode
noun
one
part
of
a
television
show
,
radio
programme
,
podcast
,
or
other
serial
that
is
broadcast
or
released
separately
•
Everyone
is
talking
about
the
shocking
twist
in
the
latest
episode
of
the
crime
series
.
Everyone
is
talking
about
the
shocking
twist
in
the
latest
episode
of
the
crime
series
.
•
The
podcast
releases
a
new
episode
every
Monday
morning
during
commuters
’
rush
hour
.
The
podcast
releases
a
new
episode
every
Monday
morning
during
commuters
’
rush
hour
.
from
Greek
‘
epeisodion
’
meaning
‘
addition
,
incidental
piece
’,
originally
referring
to
spoken
sections
between
choral
songs
in
Greek
drama
noun
a
separate
event
or
short
period
in
a
larger
story
or
in
someone
’
s
life
,
often
unusual
or
important
•
The
embarrassing
episode
at
the
restaurant
taught
him
to
be
more
careful
with
his
words
.
The
embarrassing
episode
at
the
restaurant
taught
him
to
be
more
careful
with
his
words
.
•
Her
childhood
was
generally
happy
except
for
one
tragic
episode
when
the
family
lost
their
home
.
Her
childhood
was
generally
happy
except
for
one
tragic
episode
when
the
family
lost
their
home
.
same
origin
as
Sense
1
;
extension
of
meaning
from
part
of
a
drama
to
part
of
real
life
in
18th-century
English
noun
a
single
occurrence
of
a
medical
condition
,
such
as
a
seizure
,
asthma
attack
,
or
bout
of
depression
•
The
patient
experienced
an
episode
of
severe
chest
pain
during
the
night
.
The
patient
experienced
an
episode
of
severe
chest
pain
during
the
night
.
•
Stress
can
trigger
an
episode
of
migraine
in
some
people
.
Stress
can
trigger
an
episode
of
migraine
in
some
people
.
medical
use
arose
in
late
19th
century
,
applying
the
dramatic
term
to
distinct
periods
of
illness
noun
in
music
,
a
passage
between
statements
of
the
main
theme
,
especially
in
a
fugue
or
rondo
•
The
composer
lengthened
each
episode
to
create
greater
contrast
with
the
theme
.
The
composer
lengthened
each
episode
to
create
greater
contrast
with
the
theme
.
•
In
Bach
’
s
fugues
,
an
episode
often
modulates
through
several
keys
.
In
Bach
’
s
fugues
,
an
episode
often
modulates
through
several
keys
.
borrowed
into
musical
theory
in
the
18th
century
to
describe
sections
that
‘
fill
in
’
between
statements
of
the
main
theme
,
echoing
the
dramatic
sense
of
interposed
material
Soviet
adjective
relating
to
the
former
Soviet
Union
,
its
government
,
people
,
or
policies
•
Cold
War
textbooks
often
presented
the
Soviet
missile
program
as
a
major
threat
.
Cold
War
textbooks
often
presented
the
Soviet
missile
program
as
a
major
threat
.
•
My
grandmother
still
keeps
a
Soviet
postage
stamp
from
1961
in
her
diary
.
My
grandmother
still
keeps
a
Soviet
postage
stamp
from
1961
in
her
diary
.
Derived
from
the
name
of
the
Soviet
Union
,
officially
the
Union
of
Soviet
Socialist
Republics
(
USSR
),
established
in
1922
.
noun
a
citizen
of
the
former
Soviet
Union
•
A
young
Soviet
greeted
the
Western
reporters
with
cautious
curiosity
.
A
young
Soviet
greeted
the
Western
reporters
with
cautious
curiosity
.
•
The
athlete
was
the
first
Soviet
to
win
a
gold
medal
in
that
event
.
The
athlete
was
the
first
Soviet
to
win
a
gold
medal
in
that
event
.
From
the
national
adjective
of
the
Union
of
Soviet
Socialist
Republics
;
used
in
English
from
the
1920s
to
denote
a
person
from
the
USSR
.
bother
verb
-
bother
,
bothering
,
bothers
,
bothered
to
annoy
,
disturb
,
or
upset
someone
•
Please
don
’
t
bother
the
cat
while
it
’
s
sleeping
.
Please
don
’
t
bother
the
cat
while
it
’
s
sleeping
.
•
The
buzzing
mosquitoes
bothered
the
campers
all
night
.
The
buzzing
mosquitoes
bothered
the
campers
all
night
.
Early
18th
century
,
origin
uncertain
;
perhaps
related
to
Irish
‘
bodhar
’
meaning
‘
deaf
,
dull
’.
verb
-
bother
,
bothering
,
bothers
,
bothered
to
make
the
effort
to
do
something
,
especially
when
it
seems
unnecessary
•
She
didn't
bother
to
turn
off
the
lights
before
leaving
.
She
didn't
bother
to
turn
off
the
lights
before
leaving
.
•
Why
bother
fixing
it
if
it's
cheaper
to
buy
a
new
one
?
Why
bother
fixing
it
if
it's
cheaper
to
buy
a
new
one
?
personally
adverb
used
to
introduce
the
speaker
’
s
own
opinion
or
preference
•
Personally
,
I
like
working
early
in
the
morning
when
it
’
s
quiet
.
Personally
,
I
like
working
early
in
the
morning
when
it
’
s
quiet
.
•
Personally
,
I
don
’
t
think
the
movie
was
very
funny
.
Personally
,
I
don
’
t
think
the
movie
was
very
funny
.
adverb
by
oneself
and
not
through
another
person
or
by
distance
;
in
person
•
The
CEO
personally
greeted
every
new
employee
on
their
first
day
.
The
CEO
personally
greeted
every
new
employee
on
their
first
day
.
•
I
’
d
like
to
thank
you
personally
for
your
help
last
week
.
I
’
d
like
to
thank
you
personally
for
your
help
last
week
.
adverb
in
a
way
that
affects
or
is
meant
for
one
particular
person
,
especially
emotionally
•
Don
’
t
take
the
criticism
personally
;
it
’
s
about
the
work
,
not
you
.
Don
’
t
take
the
criticism
personally
;
it
’
s
about
the
work
,
not
you
.
•
He
felt
personally
responsible
when
the
project
failed
.
He
felt
personally
responsible
when
the
project
failed
.
comparison
noun
the
act
of
looking
at
two
or
more
people
or
things
to
discover
how
they
are
similar
or
different
•
A
side-by-side
comparison
of
the
two
smartphones
helped
her
choose
the
better
one
.
A
side-by-side
comparison
of
the
two
smartphones
helped
her
choose
the
better
one
.
•
Without
proper
comparison
,
you
might
pay
too
much
for
a
flight
ticket
.
Without
proper
comparison
,
you
might
pay
too
much
for
a
flight
ticket
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Latin
comparationem
,
from
comparare
‘
to
pair
,
match
’.
noun
a
statement
,
description
,
or
judgment
that
shows
how
two
people
or
things
are
similar
or
different
•
Many
fans
draw
a
comparison
between
the
new
singer
and
Adele
.
Many
fans
draw
a
comparison
between
the
new
singer
and
Adele
.
•
"
That's
an
unfair
comparison
—
the
teams
have
totally
different
budgets
,"
the
coach
said
.
"
That's
an
unfair
comparison
—
the
teams
have
totally
different
budgets
,"
the
coach
said
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
;
over
time
it
also
came
to
mean
the
remark
itself
rather
than
the
act
.
noun
in
grammar
,
the
change
in
form
of
an
adjective
or
adverb
to
show
different
degrees
,
as
in
“
big
,
bigger
,
biggest
”
•
Students
practiced
the
comparison
of
adjectives
like
"
fast
,
faster
,
fastest
"
in
class
.
Students
practiced
the
comparison
of
adjectives
like
"
fast
,
faster
,
fastest
"
in
class
.
•
In
English
,
most
adverbs
form
comparison
with
"
more
"
and
"
most
."
In
English
,
most
adverbs
form
comparison
with
"
more
"
and
"
most
."
Adopted
in
the
16th
century
by
grammarians
to
label
the
process
of
forming
comparative
and
superlative
degrees
.
personality
noun
-
personality
,
personalities
the
set
of
qualities
that
make
a
person
different
from
others
in
the
way
they
think
,
feel
,
and
behave
•
Maria's
cheerful
personality
makes
everyone
feel
welcome
at
the
office
.
Maria's
cheerful
personality
makes
everyone
feel
welcome
at
the
office
.
•
Even
though
the
twins
look
alike
,
their
personality
differences
are
obvious
.
Even
though
the
twins
look
alike
,
their
personality
differences
are
obvious
.
from
Latin
personalitas
“
quality
of
being
a
person
,”
based
on
persona
“
mask
,
character
.”
noun
-
personality
,
personalities
a
lively
,
interesting
quality
that
makes
someone
or
something
attractive
or
distinctive
•
The
small
café
on
the
corner
has
so
much
personality
with
its
colorful
chairs
and
handwritten
menus
.
The
small
café
on
the
corner
has
so
much
personality
with
its
colorful
chairs
and
handwritten
menus
.
•
Paintings
on
the
walls
give
the
apartment
personality
.
Paintings
on
the
walls
give
the
apartment
personality
.
extension
of
sense
relating
to
people
,
applied
figuratively
to
objects
and
voices
since
the
early
20th
century
noun
-
personality
,
personalities
a
well-known
person
,
especially
in
television
,
radio
,
or
sports
•
The
popular
radio
personality
greeted
listeners
with
a
friendly
laugh
.
The
popular
radio
personality
greeted
listeners
with
a
friendly
laugh
.
•
Several
TV
personalities
attended
the
charity
gala
.
Several
TV
personalities
attended
the
charity
gala
.
sense
of
“
celebrity
”
arose
in
mid-20th-century
American
media
slang
,
from
the
idea
of
someone
whose
public
character
is
well
known
.
reasonable
adjective
sensible
and
fair
;
using
good
judgment
•
It
is
reasonable
to
wear
a
coat
in
cold
weather
.
It
is
reasonable
to
wear
a
coat
in
cold
weather
.
•
The
teacher
made
a
reasonable
request
for
the
students
to
arrive
on
time
.
The
teacher
made
a
reasonable
request
for
the
students
to
arrive
on
time
.
adjective
not
too
high
,
extreme
,
or
large
in
amount
;
moderate
•
The
store
sells
good
shoes
at
reasonable
prices
.
The
store
sells
good
shoes
at
reasonable
prices
.
•
We
found
a
hotel
within
a
reasonable
distance
of
the
beach
.
We
found
a
hotel
within
a
reasonable
distance
of
the
beach
.
adjective
fairly
good
and
acceptable
,
though
not
perfect
•
His
French
is
reasonable
for
someone
who
started
last
year
.
His
French
is
reasonable
for
someone
who
started
last
year
.
•
The
car
is
old
but
still
in
reasonable
condition
.
The
car
is
old
but
still
in
reasonable
condition
.
disorder
noun
-
disorder
a
state
in
which
things
are
messy
,
confused
,
or
not
arranged
in
an
organized
way
•
After
the
party
,
empty
cups
and
balloons
left
the
living
room
in
complete
disorder
.
After
the
party
,
empty
cups
and
balloons
left
the
living
room
in
complete
disorder
.
•
The
folders
were
in
such
disorder
that
no
one
could
find
the
contract
.
The
folders
were
in
such
disorder
that
no
one
could
find
the
contract
.
From
Old
French
desordre
,
based
on
Latin
dis-
“
opposite
,
apart
”
+
ordō
“
order
”.
noun
violent
or
unruly
behavior
that
disturbs
public
peace
•
Police
were
called
to
stop
the
disorder
outside
the
stadium
.
Police
were
called
to
stop
the
disorder
outside
the
stadium
.
•
Protests
can
turn
into
disorder
when
emotions
run
high
.
Protests
can
turn
into
disorder
when
emotions
run
high
.
Sense
extended
in
the
1600s
from
general
‘
lack
of
order
’
to
‘
disturbance
of
public
peace
’.
noun
an
illness
that
affects
the
mind
or
body
and
stops
it
from
working
normally
•
She
was
diagnosed
with
an
anxiety
disorder
after
months
of
worry
and
sleepless
nights
.
She
was
diagnosed
with
an
anxiety
disorder
after
months
of
worry
and
sleepless
nights
.
•
Diabetes
is
a
metabolic
disorder
that
affects
how
the
body
uses
sugar
.
Diabetes
is
a
metabolic
disorder
that
affects
how
the
body
uses
sugar
.
Medical
use
became
common
in
the
1700s
to
describe
bodily
or
mental
irregularities
.
verb
-
disorder
,
disordering
,
disorders
,
disordered
to
make
something
untidy
or
confused
;
to
disturb
the
order
of
something
•
The
earthquake
disordered
the
neatly
stacked
shelves
in
seconds
.
The
earthquake
disordered
the
neatly
stacked
shelves
in
seconds
.
•
Loud
music
can
disorder
your
concentration
while
you
study
.
Loud
music
can
disorder
your
concentration
while
you
study
.
Verb
use
dates
from
the
late
1500s
meaning
‘
throw
out
of
order
’.
resolution
noun
strong
decision
and
determination
to
keep
or
achieve
something
•
At
the
start
of
the
year
,
Carla
made
a
resolution
to
read
one
book
every
month
.
At
the
start
of
the
year
,
Carla
made
a
resolution
to
read
one
book
every
month
.
•
With
fierce
resolution
,
the
firefighter
climbed
the
ladder
toward
the
flames
.
With
fierce
resolution
,
the
firefighter
climbed
the
ladder
toward
the
flames
.
late
Middle
English
:
from
Latin
resolutio
(
n-
),
from
resolvere
‘
loosen
,
release
’.
noun
a
formal
statement
of
a
decision
agreed
on
by
a
meeting
,
committee
,
or
government
body
•
The
city
council
passed
a
resolution
to
build
more
parks
.
The
city
council
passed
a
resolution
to
build
more
parks
.
•
Shareholders
voted
on
a
resolution
to
appoint
a
new
CEO
.
Shareholders
voted
on
a
resolution
to
appoint
a
new
CEO
.
noun
the
act
of
finding
an
answer
or
ending
a
problem
,
dispute
,
or
conflict
•
Both
sides
worked
toward
the
resolution
of
the
labor
strike
.
Both
sides
worked
toward
the
resolution
of
the
labor
strike
.
•
The
mediator
guided
the
couple
toward
a
peaceful
resolution
.
The
mediator
guided
the
couple
toward
a
peaceful
resolution
.
noun
the
level
of
detail
and
sharpness
that
can
be
seen
in
an
image
,
screen
,
or
instrument
•
This
camera
offers
high
resolution
even
in
low
light
.
This
camera
offers
high
resolution
even
in
low
light
.
•
Please
send
the
logo
in
a
higher
resolution
file
.
Please
send
the
logo
in
a
higher
resolution
file
.
noun
in
music
,
the
movement
of
a
note
or
chord
from
tension
to
a
stable
,
consonant
sound
•
The
tension
in
the
symphony
found
its
resolution
in
a
gentle
major
chord
.
The
tension
in
the
symphony
found
its
resolution
in
a
gentle
major
chord
.
•
Listeners
waited
for
the
delayed
resolution
that
gives
the
piece
its
unique
flavor
.
Listeners
waited
for
the
delayed
resolution
that
gives
the
piece
its
unique
flavor
.
noun
in
chemistry
,
the
process
of
separating
a
mixture
,
especially
a
racemic
mixture
,
into
its
individual
components
•
The
chemist
achieved
the
resolution
of
the
racemic
mixture
using
chiral
chromatography
.
The
chemist
achieved
the
resolution
of
the
racemic
mixture
using
chiral
chromatography
.
•
Efficient
resolution
of
enantiomers
is
vital
in
drug
production
.
Efficient
resolution
of
enantiomers
is
vital
in
drug
production
.
philosophy
noun
-
philosophy
,
philosophies
a
particular
set
of
ideas
or
beliefs
that
guides
the
actions
or
decisions
of
a
person
,
group
,
or
organization
•
Our
company
’
s
philosophy
is
to
put
the
customer
first
in
every
decision
.
Our
company
’
s
philosophy
is
to
put
the
customer
first
in
every
decision
.
•
Minimalism
became
Liam
’
s
life
philosophy
after
he
sold
most
of
his
possessions
.
Minimalism
became
Liam
’
s
life
philosophy
after
he
sold
most
of
his
possessions
.
noun
-
philosophy
,
philosophies
the
academic
study
that
seeks
to
understand
the
deepest
questions
about
existence
,
knowledge
,
values
,
reason
,
and
language
•
At
university
,
Nora
decided
to
major
in
philosophy
because
she
loved
debating
questions
about
reality
and
truth
.
At
university
,
Nora
decided
to
major
in
philosophy
because
she
loved
debating
questions
about
reality
and
truth
.
•
Ancient
Greek
philosophy
still
shapes
how
we
think
about
ethics
today
.
Ancient
Greek
philosophy
still
shapes
how
we
think
about
ethics
today
.
From
Old
French
philosophie
,
from
Latin
philosophia
,
from
Ancient
Greek
philosophía
meaning
“
love
of
wisdom
”.
noun
-
philosophy
,
philosophies
a
calm
and
thoughtful
attitude
that
accepts
difficulties
without
getting
upset
•
Even
after
losing
the
match
,
Jasmine
kept
her
philosophy
and
congratulated
the
winners
.
Even
after
losing
the
match
,
Jasmine
kept
her
philosophy
and
congratulated
the
winners
.
•
With
remarkable
philosophy
,
Grandpa
laughed
when
the
cake
burned
and
simply
baked
another
.
With
remarkable
philosophy
,
Grandpa
laughed
when
the
cake
burned
and
simply
baked
another
.
resolve
verb
-
resolve
,
resolving
,
resolves
,
resolved
to
find
an
answer
or
settle
a
problem
,
question
,
or
disagreement
•
The
customer
service
team
worked
quickly
to
resolve
the
complaint
.
The
customer
service
team
worked
quickly
to
resolve
the
complaint
.
•
A
mediator
helped
the
two
neighbors
resolve
their
argument
about
the
fence
line
.
A
mediator
helped
the
two
neighbors
resolve
their
argument
about
the
fence
line
.
From
Latin
resolvere
“
to
loosen
,
untie
,
solve
,”
from
re-
“
again
”
+
solvere
“
to
loosen
.”
verb
-
resolve
,
resolving
,
resolves
,
resolved
to
decide
firmly
and
seriously
to
do
something
•
At
the
start
of
the
new
year
,
Maria
resolved
to
exercise
three
times
a
week
.
At
the
start
of
the
new
year
,
Maria
resolved
to
exercise
three
times
a
week
.
•
He
resolved
that
he
would
finish
the
novel
no
matter
how
long
it
took
.
He
resolved
that
he
would
finish
the
novel
no
matter
how
long
it
took
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
:
Latin
resolvere
“
to
loosen
,
untie
,”
later
“
to
come
to
a
firm
decision
.”
noun
strong
determination
or
firmness
of
purpose
•
With
quiet
resolve
,
the
climber
took
the
first
step
up
the
icy
slope
.
With
quiet
resolve
,
the
climber
took
the
first
step
up
the
icy
slope
.
•
The
athlete's
resolve
impressed
her
coaches
.
The
athlete's
resolve
impressed
her
coaches
.
Originally
the
result
of
resolving
to
act
;
recorded
as
a
noun
meaning
“
determination
”
since
the
16th
century
.
awesome
adjective
very
good
,
enjoyable
,
or
exciting
•
That
was
an
awesome
movie
—
let's
watch
it
again
!
That
was
an
awesome
movie
—
let's
watch
it
again
!
•
You
baked
me
cookies
?
Awesome
!
You
baked
me
cookies
?
Awesome
!
interjection
used
to
express
enthusiastic
approval
,
agreement
,
or
pleasure
•
"
We
all
finished
early
."
–
"
Awesome
!
Let's
go
grab
lunch
."
"
We
all
finished
early
."
–
"
Awesome
!
Let's
go
grab
lunch
."
•
You
can
pick
me
up
at
7
?
Awesome
!
You
can
pick
me
up
at
7
?
Awesome
!
adjective
causing
a
strong
feeling
of
admiration
,
respect
,
or
fear
because
something
is
extremely
impressive
or
powerful
•
The
astronauts
gazed
at
the
awesome
view
of
Earth
from
space
.
The
astronauts
gazed
at
the
awesome
view
of
Earth
from
space
.
•
The
power
of
the
waterfall
was
awesome
,
shaking
the
ground
beneath
our
feet
.
The
power
of
the
waterfall
was
awesome
,
shaking
the
ground
beneath
our
feet
.
prisoner
noun
a
person
who
is
kept
in
prison
as
punishment
for
breaking
the
law
or
while
waiting
for
a
trial
•
The
guard
unlocked
the
cell
door
,
and
the
prisoner
stepped
out
slowly
.
The
guard
unlocked
the
cell
door
,
and
the
prisoner
stepped
out
slowly
.
•
Each
prisoner
in
the
facility
receives
three
meals
a
day
.
Each
prisoner
in
the
facility
receives
three
meals
a
day
.
noun
a
soldier
or
civilian
captured
and
held
by
the
enemy
during
a
war
•
The
captured
pilot
was
treated
as
a
prisoner of war
.
The
captured
pilot
was
treated
as
a
prisoner of war
.
•
International
law
protects
prisoners of war
from
mistreatment
.
International
law
protects
prisoners of war
from
mistreatment
.
noun
someone
who
feels
unable
to
act
freely
because
they
are
tightly
controlled
by
a
situation
,
feeling
,
or
habit
•
She
felt
like
a
prisoner
of
her
own
fears
and
rarely
left
the
house
.
She
felt
like
a
prisoner
of
her
own
fears
and
rarely
left
the
house
.
•
He
became
a
prisoner
to
his
work
and
had
no
time
for
friends
.
He
became
a
prisoner
to
his
work
and
had
no
time
for
friends
.
personnel
noun
-
personnel
the
people
who
work
for
an
organization
,
especially
its
employees
as
a
whole
•
The
company
hired
extra
personnel
to
handle
the
holiday
rush
.
The
company
hired
extra
personnel
to
handle
the
holiday
rush
.
•
All
medical
personnel
were
on
standby
during
the
emergency
.
All
medical
personnel
were
on
standby
during
the
emergency
.
Borrowed
into
English
in
the
19th
century
from
French
personnel
(“
staff
,
employees
”),
from
personne
(“
person
”).
noun
-
personnel
the
department
in
an
organization
that
recruits
,
trains
,
and
helps
employees
(
now
often
called
Human
Resources
)
•
If
you
have
questions
about
your
vacation
days
,
talk
to
personnel
on
the
third
floor
.
If
you
have
questions
about
your
vacation
days
,
talk
to
personnel
on
the
third
floor
.
•
She
transferred
from
marketing
to
personnel
last
year
.
She
transferred
from
marketing
to
personnel
last
year
.
Developed
from
the
earlier
sense
of
‘
people
employed
by
an
organization
’,
and
by
the
mid-20th
century
came
to
refer
to
the
office
that
manages
those
people
.
absolute
adjective
complete
or
total
,
with
nothing
missing
,
limited
,
or
reduced
.
•
The
project
was
an
absolute
disaster
from
start
to
finish
.
The
project
was
an
absolute
disaster
from
start
to
finish
.
•
She
felt
an
absolute
joy
when
she
saw
her
newborn
baby
.
She
felt
an
absolute
joy
when
she
saw
her
newborn
baby
.
Borrowed
from
Latin
absolutus
,
past
participle
of
absolvere
“
to
set
free
,
complete
,
finish
.”
adjective
not
limited
or
conditional
;
unconditional
and
unrestricted
.
•
The
dictator
held
absolute
power
over
the
country
.
The
dictator
held
absolute
power
over
the
country
.
•
Parents
are
expected
to
give
their
children
absolute
love
and
support
.
Parents
are
expected
to
give
their
children
absolute
love
and
support
.
adjective
measured
from
a
fixed
zero
point
on
a
scale
rather
than
in
relation
to
something
else
.
•
Water
freezes
at
273
kelvins
on
the
absolute
temperature
scale
.
Water
freezes
at
273
kelvins
on
the
absolute
temperature
scale
.
•
In
math
class
,
we
learned
about
the
absolute
value
of
negative
numbers
.
In
math
class
,
we
learned
about
the
absolute
value
of
negative
numbers
.
noun
something
that
is
perfect
,
ultimate
,
and
not
dependent
on
anything
else
for
its
existence
,
especially
in
philosophy
or
ethics
.
•
Some
philosophers
debate
whether
the
absolute
can
ever
be
known
by
the
human
mind
.
Some
philosophers
debate
whether
the
absolute
can
ever
be
known
by
the
human
mind
.
•
For
her
,
moral
truth
was
an
absolute
,
not
open
to
negotiation
.
For
her
,
moral
truth
was
an
absolute
,
not
open
to
negotiation
.
resort
noun
a
town
,
hotel
,
or
other
place
people
go
to
for
vacations
,
relaxation
,
or
fun
•
Our
family
chose
a
seaside
resort
for
our
summer
vacation
.
Our
family
chose
a
seaside
resort
for
our
summer
vacation
.
•
The
ski
resort
was
covered
in
fresh
powder
after
the
night
’
s
snowfall
.
The
ski
resort
was
covered
in
fresh
powder
after
the
night
’
s
snowfall
.
From
French
‘
resort
’,
from
Old
French
‘
resortir
’
meaning
‘
to
go
out
again
,
turn
to
’,
originally
a
verb
referring
to
returning
or
going
back
,
later
a
noun
for
a
place
frequently
visited
.
noun
the
act
of
using
or
turning
to
something
for
help
when
other
methods
have
failed
,
often
used
in
the
phrase
“
as
a
last
resort
”
•
Calling
the
fire
department
was
a
last resort
after
we
could
not
control
the
flames
.
Calling
the
fire
department
was
a
last resort
after
we
could
not
control
the
flames
.
•
Borrowing
money
from
his
parents
was
his
only
resort
when
he
lost
his
job
.
Borrowing
money
from
his
parents
was
his
only
resort
when
he
lost
his
job
.
The
sense
of
'resort'
meaning
'recourse'
developed
from
the
original
verb
'to
return
or
go
back'
,
shifting
to
the
idea
of
turning
back
to
something
for
help
.
resort to
verb
-
resort
to
,
resorting
to
,
resorts
to
,
resorted
to
to
do
or
use
something
,
especially
something
undesirable
,
because
no
other
choices
are
available
•
When
the
power
went
out
,
they
resorted
to
candles
for
light
.
When
the
power
went
out
,
they
resorted to
candles
for
light
.
•
Under
pressure
,
the
politician
resorted
to
making
false
promises
.
Under
pressure
,
the
politician
resorted to
making
false
promises
.
From
Middle
French
‘
resortir
à
’
meaning
‘
to
have
recourse
to
’.
The
preposition
‘
to
’
became
fixed
as
the
verb
came
to
mean
turning
to
something
unwanted
.
absorb
verb
to
soak
up
or
take
in
a
liquid
,
gas
,
or
form
of
energy
so
that
it
becomes
part
of
something
•
The
thick
towel
quickly
absorbed
the
pool
water
from
the
boy
’
s
hair
.
The
thick
towel
quickly
absorbed
the
pool
water
from
the
boy
’
s
hair
.
•
Dark
pavement
absorbs
heat
from
the
sun
,
making
city
streets
hotter
in
summer
.
Dark
pavement
absorbs
heat
from
the
sun
,
making
city
streets
hotter
in
summer
.
From
Latin
absorbere
“
swallow
up
”,
from
ab-
“
away
,
up
”
+
sorbere
“
suck
in
”.
verb
to
take
in
information
or
ideas
and
understand
them
fully
•
It
was
hard
for
the
tired
students
to
absorb
all
the
details
of
the
long
lecture
.
It
was
hard
for
the
tired
students
to
absorb
all
the
details
of
the
long
lecture
.
•
Children
absorb
languages
more
quickly
than
adults
.
Children
absorb
languages
more
quickly
than
adults
.
verb
to
take
up
all
of
someone
’
s
attention
,
time
,
or
interest
•
The
exciting
video
game
completely
absorbed
the
boy
for
hours
.
The
exciting
video
game
completely
absorbed
the
boy
for
hours
.
•
Her
new
project
absorbs
most
of
her
free
time
.
Her
new
project
absorbs
most
of
her
free
time
.
verb
to
accept
the
cost
,
change
,
or
shock
of
something
without
passing
it
on
•
The
company
agreed
to
absorb
the
shipping
costs
for
international
customers
.
The
company
agreed
to
absorb
the
shipping
costs
for
international
customers
.
•
New
safety
barriers
are
designed
to
absorb
the
impact
of
a
collision
.
New
safety
barriers
are
designed
to
absorb
the
impact
of
a
collision
.
verb
to
take
something
or
someone
into
a
larger
group
so
that
it
becomes
part
of
it
•
The
larger
firm
absorbed
its
smaller
competitor
in
a
friendly
merger
.
The
larger
firm
absorbed
its
smaller
competitor
in
a
friendly
merger
.
•
The
growing
city
eventually
absorbed
the
nearby
villages
.
The
growing
city
eventually
absorbed
the
nearby
villages
.