horde (a large crowd of people) Hordes of tourists come to this island every summer. A horde of reporters were waiting at the airport for his arrival. hoard (a secret stock or store of money or valued objects) They dug up a hoard of gold coins. He always kept a …
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injured (hurt in an accident or at home) She was injured in a terrible accident. His injured arm was wrapped in a bandage. wounded (hurt while in a battle or war) The ambulance transported the wounded soldiers from the battlefield. Two of the attackers were wounded by the troops in …
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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 upper panes. envocabulary.com
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