beech (a tree with smooth gray bark, or the wood from this tree) There are beech trees on both sides of the street. This chair is made of beech. beach (an area of sand or small stones at the edge of the sea or a lake) I spent all day …
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rifle (a gun with a long barrel that you hold against your shoulder to fire) He leveled his rifle at the target. The soldiers hit the man with their rifle butts. (to search through something quickly in order to find or steal something) Jane rifled through her wardrobe looking for something suitable to …
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raze (to completely destroy a building, city, etc.) They will raze the old building to make more room for the park. These villages were razed to the ground during the war. raise must have an object (to increase the amount, value, or degree) They have raised their prices. Don’t raise your …
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thorough (complete; including every possible detail) We did a thorough search of the place but found nothing. It’s my job to conduct a thorough investigation. (careful to do things in an accurate and exact way) He is very thorough. through (from one end or side to the other) We must go …
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till informal (up to; as late as) We waited till the rain stopped. I’ll be here till six o’clock. until (up to; as late as) I have to wait until Wednesday. Don’t come in until I tell you. envocabulary.com
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