vault (a room with thick walls and a strong door where money or valuable things are kept) The diamond is shut away in a bank vault. We need to keep the money safe in a vault. (to jump over something, using your hands or a pole to support you) He vaulted the …
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sore (hurting, painful) I can’t lift heavy weights. My back is sore. She has a sore throat. US, informal (upset, angry) She is still sore because I didn’t invite her to the party. Don’t be sore at me; I didn’t do it on purpose. sour (having a sharp taste …
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pain (highly unpleasant physical feeling caused by injury, illness, etc.) He is in great pain. This pill should help ease the pain. pane (a sheet of glass, used in a window or door) Who broke that pane in the skylight? I need a ladder to reach the top panes. envocabulary.com
Read More »marry vs. merry
marry (to legally become husband and wife) Mike asked me to marry him, and I accepted. We are going to get married next month. merry (happy and cheerful) Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die. She is in a wonderfully merry mood today. UK informal (slightly drunk, tipsy) He was merry …
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pique US (to cause (interest or curiosity)) She said something that piqued my curiosity. Her interest was piqued, and she wanted to find out more about him. UK (to make annoyed or upset) She was piqued to find that she hadn’t been invited. I was piqued by her indifference. peek (to …
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