for sale (available to buy, especially from the owner) Several houses in this street are for sale. Is this car for sale? on sale UK (available to buy, especially in a shop) Tickets are on sale at the box office. Their new album goes on sale next week. US …
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role (the position or function of someone or something in a situation or activity) What is your role in this project? Money plays an important role in my life. roll (a small loaf of bread) She spread butter on a roll. (an official list of names) The teacher called the roll to see …
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lute (a musical instrument like a guitar with a round body) He was blind, but he was a good lute player. A lute is an early type of musical instrument with strings, played like a guitar. loot (to steal from shops and houses, typically during a war or riot) Shops were looted and burned during the …
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feat (an achievement or a piece of work that needs a lot of skill, courage, or strength) The new bridge is a remarkable feat of engineering. That was a great feat we both managed to achieve. feet (the plural form of foot) Wipe your feet on the mat. …
Read More »vicious vs. viscous
vicious (very violent and cruel) He is a vicious killer. That dog can be vicious. viscous (thick and sticky between solid and liquid) As the solution cools, it becomes viscous. envocabulary.com
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