Neglected Bonds (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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(v) to fail to notice something important Example: I often ______ small details in my work.

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overlook

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(n) a picture made with paint Example: She loves to look at the ______ on the wall.

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painting

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(v) to become aware of something through your senses, especially sight or feeling Example: I can ______ the colors in the painting.

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perceive

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(adj) related to a person's individual needs, feelings, or life Example: This is my ______ notebook.

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personal

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(v) to try to convince someone to do or believe something Example: I want to ______ her to come to the party.

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persuade

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(adj) related to the body or something that can be touched Example: He has a ______ job that makes him strong.

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physical

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(n) the process of thinking about and organizing what you need to do Example: The ______ for the party is exciting.

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planning

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(n) a set of ideas or goals that a person or group supports in politics Example: The party has a new ______ for the election.

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platform

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(n) a feeling of happiness or enjoyment Example: She felt ______ in eating ice cream.

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pleasure

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(n) the activities or actions related to running a government or obtaining power Example: Many people are interested in ______.

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politics

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(n) a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, especially one that shows their face Example: I have a ______ of my grandmother.

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portrait

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(n) the place or condition of something; the way in which something is arranged or located Example: The box is in a good ______ on the shelf.

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position

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(adj) good or favorable Example: She has a ______ attitude.

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positive

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(adj) able to happen or be done Example: It is ______ to finish the homework.

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possible

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(adv) perhaps; it may be true or possible Example: It will ______ rain tomorrow.

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possibly

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(adj) having a lot of strength or influence Example: The ______ engine makes the car go fast.

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powerful

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(v) to do something repeatedly to get better at it Example: I ______ playing the piano every day.

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practice

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(adj) having a baby developing inside Example: She is ______ with her first child.

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pregnant

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(n) the state of being in a place or situation Example: Her ______ made everyone happy.

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presence

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(v) to keep something in its original state or to protect it from harm Example: We need to ______ the old building.

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preserve

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(n) force or stress that is applied to something Example: The ______ on the balloon makes it pop.

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pressure

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