Vocabulary Oxfords 2

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The red wine (stain--) the carpet.
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The red wine (stained) the carpet. to stain: to leave a mark on something; to damage the appearance of something with a dirty mark.
She always (pick-) her baby up when he cries.
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She always (picks) her baby up when he cries. to pick up: to lift something or someone using your hands.
The tablecloth had a couple of (spo--).
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The tablecloth had a couple of (spots). spot: a small round mark or area that is different in color or texture.
The (goath---) is ill today.
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The (goatherd) is ill today. goatherd: a person who takes care of goats.
Better put your overcoat on – there's a (ni-) in the air tonight.
a slight, cold feeling in the air; a bit chilly.
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Better put your overcoat on – there's a (nip) in the air tonight. nip (in the air): a slight, cold feeling in the air; a bit chilly.
The project was (hamp---) by the new regulations.
to make something difficult to do; to slow down progress.
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The project was (hampered) by the new regulations. to hamper: to make something difficult to do; to slow down progress.
She tossed the wrapper into the (wastebask---).
a small container in a room, used for throwing away paper and other light trash.
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She tossed the wrapper into the (wastebasket). wastebasket: a small container in a room, used for throwing away paper and other light trash.
The (band-A--) helped cover the small cut.
Curita. a small strip with sticky edges used to cover small cuts or wounds.
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The (band-Aid) helped cover the small cut. Band-Aid: a small strip with sticky edges used to cover small cuts or wounds.
It took her months to get (ov--) the shock.
to recover from something; to feel better after being sick or upset.
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It took her months to (get over) the shock. to get over: to recover from something; to feel better after being sick or upset.
He gets a monthly (allow---) from his parents.
Mesada. a fixed amount of money given regularly, often for specific expenses.
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He gets a monthly (allowance) from his parents.
You have to ask the receptionist at the (fro--) desk.
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You have to ask the receptionist at the (front desk). front desk: the main area at an office or hotel where guests are received or helped.
He can't use chop (stic--) properly yet for eating noodles...
Palillos chinos. thin sticks used for eating food in many Asian countries.
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He can't use (chop sticks) properly yet for eating noodles... chopsticks: thin sticks used for eating food in many Asian countries.
It's hard to drive when it's (fogg-).
neblina. having or filled with thick mist or low clouds.
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It's hard to drive when it's (foggy). foggy: having or filled with thick mist or low clouds.
She has beautiful (straig--) hair.
Pelo lasio.
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She has beautiful (straight) hair straight hair: hair that has no curls or waves.
Let’s (go ove-) the instructions one more time.
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Let’s (go over) the instructions one more time. to go over: to review or examine something carefully.
The (bea--) of the bird was sharp and strong.
Pico (de las aves).
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The (beak) of the bird was sharp and strong.
(bea-): is the hard, pointed part of a bird's mouth.
Pico (de las aves).
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beak: is the hard, pointed part of a bird's mouth.
The little (tadpol--) will become a frog soon.
renacuajo. a small, young creature that develops into a frog or toad.
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The little (tadpole) will become a frog soon. tadpole: a small, young creature that develops into a frog or toad.
The bird used its (bi--) to crack open the seed.
Pico (de las aves).
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The bird used its (bill) to crack open the seed. bill: another word for a bird’s beak.
The red wine (stain--) the carpet.
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The red wine (stained) the carpet. to stain: to leave a mark on something that is difficult to remove.
The (goathe--) is ill today.
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The (goatherd) is ill today. goatherd: someone who takes care of goats.
The (mar-) was galloping across the field.
Yegua. an adult female horse.
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The (mare) was galloping across the field. mare: an adult female horse.
There's a (ni-) in the air) tonight, so wear a jacket.
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There's a (nip in the air) tonight, so wear a jacket. nip in the air: a slight chill in the air, usually in the evening or morning.
The project was (hampe---) by strict regulations.
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The project was (hampered) by strict regulations. to hamper: to make something difficult or slow to progress.
She threw her clothes into the (hamp--).
a container for dirty laundry.
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She threw her clothes into the (hamper).
The (tadp---) will grow into a frog. ANSWER: The (tadpole) will grow into a frog. tadpole: a young frog or toad that has a tail and lives in water.
renacuajo. a young frog or toad that has a tail and lives in water.
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The (tadpole) will grow into a frog. tadpole: a young frog or toad that has a tail and lives in water.
She tossed the wrapper into the (wastepp--).
bote de basura. a small container for paper or trash, especially in offices or homes.
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She tossed the wrapper into the (wastebasket). wastebasket: a small container for paper or trash, especially in offices or homes.
A (cro-) landed on the roof and cawed loudly.
Cuervo. a large black bird known for its intelligence.
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A (crow) landed on the roof and cawed loudly. crow: a large black bird known for its intelligence.
Promotions are based on (seniori--).
Señoria. the state of being older or having a higher rank due to longer service.
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Promotions are based on (seniority). seniority: the state of being older or having a higher rank due to longer service.
The bird had a long, curved (bea-).
Pico (de las aves) the hard, pointed part of a bird's mouth.
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The bird had a long, curved (beak). beak: the hard, pointed part of a bird's mouth.
The duck dipped its (bil-) into the water.
Pico (de las aves) the hard, pointed part of a bird's mouth.
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The duck dipped its (bill) into the water. bill: another word for a bird’s beak, especially when flat or broad.

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