Breaking Silence (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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

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second

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

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secret

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

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sector

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

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secure

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

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select

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

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senior

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

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series

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

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settle

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

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severe

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

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sexual

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

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shadow

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

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should

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

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shower

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

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signal

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(adj) not making any sound; quiet Example: The library is ______.

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silent

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