A Different Kind of Treasure (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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(conj) used to say that something will happen only if another thing does not happen Example: I will go outside ______ it rains.

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unless

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(prep) shows a contrast between two things Example: ______ dogs, cats do not bark.

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unlike

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(adj) able to help or be of service; valuable in some way Example: This tool is ______ for fixing things.

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useful

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(n) a low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it Example: The ______ is full of green grass.

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valley

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(prep) used to show contrast between two things Example: The game is Team A ______ Team B.

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versus

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(n) a container used to hold something Example: She used a ______ to hold the flowers.

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vessel

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(n) a person who is harmed or suffers because of someone else's actions Example: The ______ cried for help.

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victim

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(n) a person who looks at something, like a movie or a view Example: The ______ enjoyed the movie.

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viewer

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(n) a good quality or trait in a person Example: Honesty is a ______.

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virtue

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(n) the ability to see or understand something clearly, especially in a way that gives insight or imagination Example: Her ______ for the project is very inspiring.

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vision

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(adj) relating to seeing or sight Example: She has a strong ______ memory.

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visual

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(n) a book, especially a large or important one Example: She borrowed a ______ from the library.

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volume

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(v) to walk around without a clear direction or purpose Example: I like to ______ in the park.

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wander

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(n) the abundance of valuable things, like money or property Example: He has a lot of ______.

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wealth

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(n) an object used to harm someone or something Example: The soldier has a ______.

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weapon

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