cereal (a grain used for food, such as wheat, rice, oats, or corn) Wheat and rice are the two most important cereal crops. (a food made from this grain eaten with milk in the morning) I have a large bowlful of cereal for breakfast every morning. serial (a story that …
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await formal (wait for) I eagerly await your response. We are awaiting the result of the test. wait (to stay in a place or delay action until a particular time or event) Just wait till the rain stops. Wait a minute. I’m not ready yet. envocabulary.com
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whet (to sharpen by grinding or friction) He whetted his knife on the stone. Stones whet a sword, difficulties strengthen willpower. wet (covered or soaked with water or another liquid) The road is wet and slippery. I have washed your t-shirt but it’s still wet. envocabulary.com
Read More »creek vs. creak
creek (a stream or minor tributary of a river) We’ll go to the little creek where we keep our fishing boat. This creek flows into the lake through the village. creak (a harsh noise like a door that needs oil) The door gave a creak as I pulled it open. We heard …
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coupe (a car with a fixed roof, two doors, and a sloping rear) She has a coupe with a vinyl roof. This new coupe goes on sale in November. coop (a cage for small animals, especially chickens) I want to build a chicken coop and keep chickens. There are four white rabbits …
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