ingenious (clever, original, and resourceful) He is ingenious enough to handle that sort of machinery. She thought of an ingenious solution to the problem. ingenuous (naive, honest and trusting) It was ingenuous of you to ask a stranger to look after your luggage. Don’t be too ingenuous in believing what people say. …
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moan (to make a long deep sound, usually expressing pain, unhappiness, or physical pleasure) The injured man moaned a while, until he fell asleep. She moans at me whenever I come home late. (to complain in an annoying way, usually in an unhappy voice) Stop moaning; there is nothing …
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mall (a large, enclosed shopping area where cars are not allowed) I usually do my shopping at the mall. There is a large mall near the lake. maul of an animal (to attack and injure with teeth or claws) He was mauled to death by a lion. (to touch someone in a …
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heal (to become or make healthy or well again) It took a long time for my arm to heal properly. This will help to heal your wound. (to end an undesirable situation) She tried to heal the rift between the two men. heel (the back part of your foot) My …
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goal (something that you hope to do or achieve) Jane has achieved his goal of becoming a teacher. My only goal was to start my own business. gaol /dʒeɪl/ a British spelling of JAIL (jail) He spent two years in gaol. They used the castle as a gaol. …
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