Breaking Silence (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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second

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(n) /ˈsɛkənd/ a very short period of time, equal to one-sixtieth of a minute Example: I will be back in a second.

secret

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(n) /ˈsiːkrɪt/ something that is kept hidden or not known by others Example: She told me a secret.

sector

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(n) /ˈsɛk.tər/ a part or division of a larger organization or area Example: The school is in a different sector of the city.

secure

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(v) /sɪˈkjʊr/ to make something safe or protected Example: Please secure the windows before leaving.

select

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(adj) /sɪˈlɛkt/ to choose or pick from a group Example: You can select a book from the shelf.

senior

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(adj) /ˈsiː.njər/ an older person, often with more experience or higher rank Example: The senior member of the team gave advice.

series

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(n) /ˈsɪr.iˌiz/ a number of things of the same kind arranged or happening one after the other Example: I watched a series of movies this weekend.

settle

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(v) /ˈsɛtəl/ to accept or agree to something that is less than what you want Example: I had to settle for a smaller phone.

severe

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(adj) /səˈvɪr/ very serious or extreme Example: The weather was severe during the storm.

sexual

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(adj) /ˈsɛkʃuəl/ related to physical feelings or actions of a sexual nature Example: The book is about sexual health.

shadow

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(n) /ˈʃædoʊ/ a dark area or shape made when something blocks light Example: The tree makes a shadow on the ground.

should

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(v) /ʃʊd/ used to indicate what is correct or advisable Example: You should eat your vegetables.

shower

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(n) /ˈʃaʊər/ a sudden and powerful flow of water or feelings Example: He took a shower in the morning.

signal

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(n) /ˈsɪɡ.nəl/ a sign or message that tells you something important Example: The light is a signal to stop.

silent

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(adj) /ˈsaɪlənt/ not making any sound; quiet Example: The library is silent.

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Below are the words you’ll focus on in this session:

second
secret
sector
secure
select
senior
series
settle
severe
sexual
shadow
should
shower
signal
silent

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