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a person who speaks or talks, especially as an occupation
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The speaker delivered an inspiring speech at the conference.
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a person who gives speeches in front of an audience
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orator, lecturer, presenter, talker
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motivational speaker, guest speaker, public speaker, keynote speaker
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adjective
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different from what is usual; better or greater than normal
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This gift is very special to me.
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different or better care or service than usual
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unique, exceptional, distinctive, extraordinary
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special occasion, special day, special gift, special attention
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/ˈspeʃəlɪst/
noun
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a person who has specialized knowledge or training in a particular area; an expert
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She consulted a heart specialist about her condition.
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expert, professional, authority, consultant
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generalist, amateur, novice, beginner
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medical specialist, heart specialist, IT specialist, specialist knowledge
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/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/
verb
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to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it
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He decided to specialize in cardiology.
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to concentrate on a particular field of study or work
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concentrate, focus, dedicate, major, train
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specialize in medicine, specialize in law, specialize in marketing
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/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/
adjective
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designed or developed for a particular purpose or function
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He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.
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specialist, specific, expert
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specialized knowledge, specialized equipment, specialized skills
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adverb
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for a particular purpose; especially; specifically
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This gift was specially made for you.
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especially, particularly, specifically, expressly
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generally, ordinarily, commonly
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specially designed, specially trained, specially made
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/ˈspiːʃiːz/
noun
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a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding
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The panda is an endangered species.
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a species at risk of extinction
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endangered species, rare species, animal species, plant species
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/spəˈsɪfɪk/
adjective
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clearly defined or identified
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She gave specific instructions for the project.
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to clarify or state something exactly
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exact, precise, detailed, explicit
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specific details, specific instructions, specific case, specific purpose
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/spəˈsɪfɪkli/
adverb
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He was specifically asked to handle the finances.
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explicitly, clearly, particularly, definitively
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specifically asked, specifically designed, specifically mentioned
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/ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
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a detailed description or assessment of something
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The product specification includes all the necessary details.
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requirement, description, outline, standard
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technical specification, product specification, detailed specification
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/ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/
verb
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to state or describe something clearly and exactly
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Please specify the time and place of the meeting.
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to clearly state what is needed
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define, state, describe, mention, detail
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specify details, specify conditions, specify requirements, specify time
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🧪
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/ˈspesɪmən/
noun
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an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing
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The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.
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sample, example, model, instance
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blood specimen, specimen jar, fine specimen, specimen collection
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🎆
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/ˈspɛktəkəl/
noun
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a visually striking performance or display
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The fireworks display was a grand spectacle.
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display, show, performance, exhibition
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grand spectacle, breathtaking spectacle, visual spectacle
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/spɛkˈtækjələr/
adjective
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very impressive, exciting, or dramatic in appearance or effect
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The fireworks display was absolutely spectacular.
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an extremely impressive achievement
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impressive, magnificent, stunning, remarkable, breathtaking
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ordinary, dull, unimpressive
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spectacular view, spectacular performance, spectacular event, spectacular victory
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👀
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/ˈspɛkteɪtər/
noun
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A person who watches an event, show, or game without taking part.
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Thousands of spectators gathered to watch the football match.
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someone who is only watching without involvement
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viewer, observer, onlooker, audience
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sports spectator, theater spectator, excited spectator
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🌈
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/ˈspɛktrəm/
noun
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A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.
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The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.
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Covering a wide range of ideas or possibilities.
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range, scope, span, variety, gamut
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limit, restriction, boundary
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political spectrum, full spectrum, broad spectrum, across the spectrum
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/ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/
verb
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To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.
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Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.
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To guess without much evidence or basis.
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guess, hypothesize, suppose, invest, gamble
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speculate about, speculate on, speculate wildly, speculate heavily
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💭
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/ˌspɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/
noun
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the forming of ideas or theories without firm evidence; guesswork
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There is a lot of speculation about who will win the election.
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an unproven or exaggerated theory or guess
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guess, theory, assumption, hypothesis, conjecture
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financial speculation, media speculation, public speculation, wild speculation
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🎤
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/spiːtʃ/
noun
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formal address or discourse delivered to an audience; the expression of thoughts in spoken words
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The president gave an inspiring speech to the nation.
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address, oration, discourse, talk
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keynote speech, public speech, acceptance speech, farewell speech
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🏎️
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/spiːd/
noun/verb
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the rate at which something moves or happens
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The car was moving at high speed.
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Living or working in a fast-paced environment
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velocity, pace, rate, momentum
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high speed, top speed, speed limit, speed up
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/spɛl/
verb
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to write or name the letters of a word in the correct order; also a short period of time or a state of enchantment
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She asked me to spell her name correctly on the form.
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to use magic words to make something happen
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write, recite, articulate, enchant, charm
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miswrite, confuse, neglect
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spell a word, spell correctly, cast a spell, spelling mistake
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💸
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/spɛnd/
verb
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to use money to buy or pay for something
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He spent all his money on books.
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Use your time effectively
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expend, pay, invest, consume
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spend money, spend time, spend energy
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💸
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/ˈspɛndɪŋ/
noun
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the act of paying money for goods or services
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Her spending on clothes was higher than expected.
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expenditure, outlay, payment, cost
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high spending, government spending, reckless spending
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🌍
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/sfɪər/
noun
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a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge
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The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.
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an area where one person or group has power or control
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ball, globe, orb, domain, field
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sphere of influence, within the sphere, political sphere, social sphere
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🌶️
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/spaɪs/
noun
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a substance used to add flavor to food
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She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.
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seasoning, flavoring, condiment
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add spice, spicy dish, curry spice
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/ˈspaɪ.si/
adjective
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having a strong, hot flavor from spices; containing spices
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This curry is too spicy for me to eat.
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hot, peppery, pungent, fiery, seasoned
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mild, bland, plain, unseasoned
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spicy food, spicy curry, spicy sauce
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🕷️
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/ˈspaɪ.dər/
noun
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a small creature with eight legs that makes webs to catch insects
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The spider caught a fly in its web.
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spider web, spider bite, house spider
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☕
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/spɪl/
verb
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to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident
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Be careful not to spill your coffee.
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pour, leak, overflow, splash, slosh
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spill water, spill oil, spill over, coffee spill
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🌀
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/spɪn/
verb
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To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate
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The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.
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To lose stability or control
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twirl, rotate, whirl, revolve, turn
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spin wheel, spin around, spin class, spin doctor
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🦴
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/spaɪn/
noun
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the backbone; a series of bones extending from the skull to the lower back
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The doctor examined her spine after the accident.
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the most important part or support of something
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backbone, vertebrae, ridge, support
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spine injury, spine surgery, curved spine, spine health
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👻
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/ˈspɪr.ɪt/
noun
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the non-physical part of a person; enthusiasm or courage; the essential character of something
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The team showed great spirit despite losing the match.
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soul, enthusiasm, courage, morale
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body, dejection, cowardice
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team spirit, fighting spirit, free spirit, school spirit
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/ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/
adjective
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relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred
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She found spiritual peace through meditation.
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religious, sacred, divine, holy, mystical
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material, physical, secular, worldly
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spiritual leader, spiritual journey, spiritual growth
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😠
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/spaɪt/
noun
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a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
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She refused the gift out of spite.
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despite something; regardless of
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malice, resentment, bitterness, hostility
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kindness, goodwill, compassion
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out of spite, in spite of, spiteful remark, spite attack
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✂️
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/splɪt/
verb
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to divide or separate into parts or groups
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He split the log in two with an axe.
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divide, separate, break, sever
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split up, split the difference, split second
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💔
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/spɔɪl/
verb
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to damage or ruin something
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The rain spoiled the outdoor event.
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ruin, damage, mar, destroy
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spoil food, spoil plans, spoil someone
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🗣️
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/ˈspəʊksmən/
noun
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a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization
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The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.
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representative, delegate, spokesman, ambassador
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chief spokesman, official spokesman, media spokesman
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🗣️
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/ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/
noun
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a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization
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The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.
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representative, spokesperson, mouthpiece, agent
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official spokesperson, company spokesperson, media spokesperson
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👩💼
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/ˈspəʊkswɪmən/
noun
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a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
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The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
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representative, spokesperson, delegate, mouthpiece
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spokeswoman for, female spokesperson, appointed spokeswoman
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the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources
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The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.
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patronage, backing, funding, support
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event sponsorship, corporate sponsorship, sponsorship deal, sponsorship agreement
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/spuːn/
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a utensil consisting of a small shallow bowl with a handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving food
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She stirred her coffee with a silver spoon.
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born with a silver spoon in one's mouth
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to be born into a wealthy and privileged family
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ladle, utensil, scoop, teaspoon, tablespoon
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tea spoon, soup spoon, silver spoon, wooden spoon
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an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment
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Football is a popular sport around the world.
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game, activity, competition, exercise
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team sport, competitive sport, individual sport
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🏅
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/ˈspɔːrtsmən/
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A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.
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He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.
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athlete, competitor, player, sports enthusiast
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non-athlete, sedentary person
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professional sportsman, amateur sportsman, sportsman spirit, sportsman attitude
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/spɒt/
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a particular place or position
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I found a great spot for a picnic in the park.
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location, place, area, position
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hot spot, tourist spot, perfect spot
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/ˈspɒt.laɪt/
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a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention
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The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.
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receiving a lot of public attention
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highlight, focus, limelight, glare
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under spotlight, grab spotlight, media spotlight, stage spotlight
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a person's husband or wife
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Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.
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partner, husband, wife, mate, consort
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single, bachelor, spinster
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loving spouse, faithful spouse, deceased spouse, legal spouse
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/spred/
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to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply
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The news spread quickly through the town.
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extend, distribute, scatter, circulate
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collect, gather, concentrate, contain
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spread quickly, spread widely, spread evenly, spread news
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the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow
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Flowers bloom in the spring.
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season, time of growth, rebirth
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spring flowers, spring break, spring rain
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/spaɪ/
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to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country
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He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.
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to watch someone secretly
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observe, watch, monitor, investigate, snoop
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spy agency, spy mission, spy network, spy movie
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