neck (part of the body between the head and the shoulders) The giraffe has a very long neck and very long legs. Jane wore a gold chain around her neck. knack (a skill or ability to do something well) Mike has a knack for making people laugh. With more …
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phase (stage, aspect, period) The initial phase of the project should take around four months. We are going through a difficult phase. faze informal (frighten, disturb, daunt) You can do this. Do not let his negative comments faze you. Marvin was so confident that nothing could faze him. …
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essay (a piece of writing on a subject) Write an essay of about a thousand words long. I hope I will get a good grade for my English essay. assay (test, evaluation) The ore assay result shows high in gold. Scientists found new microbes in their assay. …
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effect (result) The effect of overeating may be obesity. Television has a direct effect on children’s behavior. affect (make a difference) Does his opinion affect your decision? (to make you have a strong feeling) The problems never affect him. envocabulary.com
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until (up to; as late as) I have to wait until Wednesday. Don’t come in until I tell you. till informal (up to; as late as) We waited till the rain stopped. I’ll be here till six o’clock. envocabulary.com
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