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kettle [ketl]
n.
A
kettle is a large metal pot used for boiling liquids or cooking food.
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The soup was being cooked in a large kettle.
ministry
[lYiinistri]
n.
A
ministry is a government department.
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The M inistry o f Trade is responsible for taxing imports and exports.
ordeal [ordi:sl]
n.
An
ordeal is a bad experience.
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Driving in the snowstorm was an ordeal she’d never forget.
outspoken
[autspoukken]
adj.
If someone is
outspoken, then they are not afraid to say what they think.
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She was an outspoken critic about the new banking laws.
overwork
[ouvarwa.rk] v.
To
overwork someone means to make them tired with too much work.
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After working for three weeks with only one day o f rest, Judy was overworked.
particular
[partikjalar]
adj.
If something is
particular, then
it is a single, important part of a group of things.
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The dress shop d id n ’t have the particular dress she was looking for.
pungent
[pAnd3S>nt]
adj.
If something is
pungent, then it tastes or smells strong and sharp.
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The garlic made the soup taste so pungent that the chef wouldn’t serve it.
snore
[snor]
To
snore means to make a loud noise each time a sleeping person breathes.
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It was impossible to get to sleep because my husband snored.
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