The Divorce (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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(v) to say something in a clear and formal way Example: I ______ that I am ready to start.

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declare

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(n) the state of becoming less or weaker Example: There is a ______ in the number of birds.

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decline

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(n) the action of protecting something from harm or attack Example: The fence is a ______ for the garden.

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defense

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(n) a lack or shortage of something needed Example: The school has a ______ of books.

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deficit

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(v) to give something to someone or make it available Example: The postman will ______ the letters.

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deliver

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(v) to have earned something because of your actions or qualities Example: You ______ a reward for your hard work.

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deserve

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(prep) used to show that something happens without being affected by something else Example: She smiled ______ the rain.

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despite

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(v) to cause something to be badly damaged or to end completely Example: The storm can ______ the house.

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destroy

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(v) to grow or improve something over time Example: She wants to ______ her skills in art.

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develop

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(adj) related to technology that uses computer systems or the internet Example: I love ______ games on my tablet.

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digital

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(v) to talk about something in order to share ideas or opinions Example: We will ______ the project in the meeting.

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discuss

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(n) a condition that makes someone sick or unhealthy Example: He has a ______ that makes it hard to breathe.

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disease

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(v) to refuse to consider or accept something Example: The teacher will ______ the idea quickly.

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dismiss

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(n) an act of showing something or making it visible Example: The ______ shows beautiful pictures.

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display

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(n) a disagreement or argument between people Example: They had a ______ about the game rules.

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dispute

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(adj) far away in space or time Example: The stars are very ______ from Earth.

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distant

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(adj) different from each other; varied Example: The classroom has a ______ group of students.

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diverse

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(v) to end a marriage legally Example: They decide to ______ after five years of marriage.

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divorce

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