DOUGHTY /ˈdaʊti/

Chose the best definition for the word below.
doughty (adjective) /ˈdaʊti/

behaving badly; not willing to obey

Uncomfortable because cold air is blowing through.

Behaving in an unfriendly way towards other people because you think that you are better than them.

Brave and strong.

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SLOUGH /slʌf/

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slough (verb) /slʌf/

To dig and turn over a field or other area of land.

To make the sounds and movements of your face that show you are happy or think sth is funny.

To make a soft whistling sound (especially of the wind).

To lose a layer of dead skin, etc..

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SOUGH /saʊ, sʌf/

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sough (verb) /saʊ, sʌf/

To plant or spread seeds in or on the ground.

To move your head or the top half of your body forwards and downwards as a sign of respect or to say hello or goodbye.

To force out air suddenly and noisily through your throat.

To make a soft whistling sound (especially of the wind).

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DUNGAREES /dʌŋgəˈri:z/

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dungarees (noun) /dʌŋgəˈri:z/

A small open boat that you sail or row.

A large Australian animal with a strong tail and back legs, that moves by jumping.

Solid waste from animals, especially from large ones.

A piece of clothing that consists of trousers with an extra piece of cloth covering the chest, held up by strips of cloth over the shoulders.

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CUNNING /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

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cunning (adjective) /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

Able to get what you want in a clever way, especially by tricking or cheating somebody.

Able to say or write clever things.

Able to understanding and make judgements about a situation.

able to do many different things.

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FANGS /fæŋz/

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fangs (noun) /fæŋz/

The two long sharp teeth at the front of the mouths of some animals, such as a snake or dog.

A pair of women’s knickers or men’s underpants that has only a very narrow strip of cloth, like a string, at the back.

A tool with two long parts that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things.

Sounds that are made when a tight string, especially on a musical instrument, is pulled and released.

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NOOK /nʊk/

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nook (noun) /nʊk/

A curved piece of metal, plastic or wire for hanging things on, catching fish with, etc.

 A dishonest person.

A small river.

 A small quiet place or corner that is sheltered or hidden from other people.

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HOUND /haʊnd/

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hound (noun) /haʊnd/

A dog that can run fast and has a good sense of smell, used for hunting

A large pile of earth or stones; a small hill

Money given as a reward.

A long loud cry made by a dog, wolf, etc.

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SEWAGE /ˈsu:ɪdʒ /

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sewage (noun) /ˈsu:ɪdʒ/

(__A__) Wrongsavage An offensive word for sb who belongs to a people that is simple and not developed.

(__B__) Right! Used water and waste substances that are produced by human bodies, that are carried away from houses and factories through special pipes.

(__C__) Wrongswathe A long strip of land, especially one on which the plants or crops have been cut.

(__D__) Wrongswash The flow of water up the beach after a wave has broken.


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ELK /elk/

Chose the best definition for the word below.
elk (noun) /elk/

(__A__) WrongelfA creature like a small person with pointed ears, who has magic powers.

(__B__) Right!A large deer that lives in northern Europe and Asia. In N America it is called a moose.

(__C__) WrongeelA long thin sea or freshwater fish that looks like a snake.

(__D__) Wrongelm A tall tree with broad leaves.


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BULK /bʌlk/

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bulk (noun) /bʌlk/

(__A__) Right!The main part of sth; most of sth; the (large) size or quantity of sth.

(__B__) WrongboltA long, narrow piece of metal that you slide across the inside of a door or window in order to lock it.

(__C__) WrongbullyA person who uses their strength or power to frighten or hurt weaker people.

(__D__) Wrongbuck A US, Australian or New Zealand dollar; a male deer, hare or rabbit.


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YOLK /jəʊk/

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yolk (noun)/jəʊk/

(__A__) WrongyatchA large sailing boat, often also with an engine and a place to sleep on board.

(__B__) WrongyeastA fungus used in making beer and wine, or to make bread rise.

(__C__) Right!The round yellow part in the middle of an egg.

(__D__) WrongyarnThread that has been spun, used for knitting, making cloth, etc.


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SULK /sʌlk /

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sulk (verb)/sʌlk/

(__A__) WrongsipTo drink sth, taking a very small amount each time:.

(__B__) Right!To look angry and refuse to speak or smile because you want people to know that you are upset about sth.

(__C__) WrongsackTo dismiss sb from a job.

(__D__) WrongsockTo hit sb hard.


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TOLL / təʊl/

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toll (noun)/təʊl/

(__A__) Right!Money that you pay to use a particular road or bridge.

(__B__) WrongtillThe place where you pay for goods in a large shop/store.

(__C__) WrongtailThe part that sticks out and can be moved at the back of the body of a bird, an animal or a fish.

(__D__) WrongstallA table or small shop with an open front that people sell things from, especially at a market.


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KNACK /næk/

Chose the best definition for the word below.
knack (noun)/næk/

(__A__) WrongnipThe act of giving somebody a small bite.

(__B__) Right!A special skill or ability that you have naturally or can learn.

(__C__) WrongnapA short sleep, especially during the day.

(__D__) Wrongknockthe sound of sb hitting a door, window, etc.


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