Beyond the Border (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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(adv) only just; by a very small amount Example: I can ______ hear you.

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barely

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(n) a large round container used for storing liquids Example: The ______ holds water.

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barrel

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(n) a container used to hold or carry things, often made of woven material Example: She put the apples in the ______.

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basket

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(n) a fight between armed forces or groups Example: The ______ was very loud.

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battle

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(n) the quality of being attractive or pleasing to the senses Example: She has a ______ that shines.

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beauty

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(v) to start to be something different or to change into something Example: She will ______ a doctor.

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become

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(prep) at a time earlier than something else Example: I eat breakfast ______ school.

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before

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(prep) at the back of or in a position that is further back than something else Example: The cat is ______ the tree.

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behind

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(n) a strong feeling that something is true or real Example: Her ______ is very important to her.

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belief

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(v) to be a part of or to fit in with something or someone Example: I feel like I ______ here.

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belong

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(prep) next to or at the side of something Example: The cat is ______ the dog.

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beside

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(adj) of a higher quality or more satisfactory than something else Example: This apple is ______ than that one.

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better

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(prep) at a place or a point that is further away than something else Example: The park is ______ the river.

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beyond

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(n) the line where two areas meet, often separating countries or regions Example: The ______ between the two countries is very long.

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border

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(v) to take something from someone with the intention of returning it later Example: I will ______ a book from the library.

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borrow

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