The Calling (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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(adj) very old or belonging to a long time ago Example: The ______ castle is very big.

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ancient

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(adj) one more, or a different one Example: Can I have ______ cookie?

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another

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(n) a feeling of worry, nervousness, or fear about something that might happen Example: She felt ______ before the test.

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anxiety

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(prn) any person or someone, no matter who Example: ______ can join the game.

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anybody

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(adv) no longer; used to say that something is not true or not happening after this time Example: I don't go to the park ______.

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anymore

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(v) to choose someone for a specific job or position Example: They ______ a new teacher for the school.

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appoint

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(v) to agree that something is good or acceptable Example: I ______ of your idea.

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approve

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(v) to organize things or people in a specific order or plan Example: Please ______ the books on the shelf.

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arrange

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(n) the act of coming to a place, especially after traveling Example: The ______ of the train was on time.

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arrival

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(n) a written piece, usually in a newspaper or magazine, that gives information about a specific topic Example: I read an ______ about animals.

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article

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(v) to attack someone or something violently Example: They will ______ the enemy in the battle.

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assault

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(n) a person who is trained to compete in sports or physical exercises Example: The ______ runs fast.

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athlete

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(v) to try to do something Example: I will ______ to finish my homework.

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attempt

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(v) to draw someone or something towards yourself or to make someone interested in you Example: The colorful flower can ______ bees.

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attract

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(adj) typical or normal; not special or unusual Example: The ______ temperature today is warm.

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average

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(n) a state where different things are equal or in the correct proportions Example: It is important to have a ______ between work and play.

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balance

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(n) a physical or mental obstacle that prevents progress or makes something difficult Example: The wall is a ______ to the garden.

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barrier

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(n) a device that stores energy to provide power to something, like a flashlight Example: I need to change the ______ in my remote.

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battery

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