forward (ahead; toward the front) The traffic is moving forward. (to send a letter or email that you have received to someone else) Please forward me any email you receive from Chris. foreword (an introduction to a book) The foreword to a book is a short introduction at …
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plane (airplane) I decided to travel by plane. We’ll be boarding the plane in about fifteen minutes. (a tool with a blade, used to smooth a wooden surface by shaving very thin layers off it) I have to plane the edge of the door with a plane so it would close …
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pallet (a portable platform on which heavy goods are loaded so that they can be moved using a fork-lift) They will unload large packages on to the pallets. A fork-lift truck was moving pallets loaded with various supplies and equipment. palate (the top part of the inside of your mouth) The food …
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vocation (a strong feeling that you are suitable or should be doing a certain kind of work) She is a teacher with a great sense of vocation. (a type of work that you feel is right for you) After years of struggling, he found his true vocation. vacation US …
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vain (without success; useless) They worked day and night in a vain attempt to finish the job on time. We tried in vain to persuade him to come with us. (too proud of your appearance, abilities or achievements in a way that annoys other people) He was always too …
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