lute (a musical instrument like a guitar with a round body) He was blind, but he was a good lute player. A lute is an early type of musical instrument with strings, played like a guitar. loot (to steal from shops and houses, typically during a war or riot) Shops were looted and burned during the …
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feat (an achievement or a piece of work that needs a lot of skill, courage, or strength) The new bridge is a remarkable feat of engineering. That was a great feat we both managed to achieve. feet (the plural form of foot) Wipe your feet on the mat. …
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run off (to escape from a place, person, or situation) His wife has run off with another man. He ran off with all the money in the safe. The rain is coming. We should run off now. (flow out) The rainwater will run off through this channel. US (to force a person or animal to …
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run down (to crash against and knock down or sink) Their son was run down by a bus outside school. The ship ran down a small fishing boat in thick fog. (to criticize someone in an unfair way) You are always running her down in front of other people. She never gave me any …
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cancel (to end an agreement or arrangement): I’ll call the hotel to cancel my reservation. annul formal (to state that something is no longer legally valid): They want to annul their marriage. revoke formal (to officially end a law, decision, or promise): if you get another speeding ticket, your …
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