The Lighthouse Lesson (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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(n) a survey to find out people's opinions or choices Example: The ______ asks about people's favorite colors.

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poll

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(n) a small area of water that is usually man-made and safe for swimming Example: The kids swim in the ______.

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pool

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(adj) having little or no money, or in bad condition Example: The man is ______ and needs help.

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poor

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(n) a place by the sea where boats can be tied up or docked Example: The boat is near the ______.

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port

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(v) to stand or sit in a particular way for a photo or to be seen Example: She likes to ______ for pictures.

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pose

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(v) to put something up in a public place for others to see Example: I will ______ the notice on the board.

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post

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(v) to make a liquid flow from one container to another Example: I will ______ the milk into the glass.

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pour

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(v) to speak to God or a higher power, often asking for help or expressing thanks Example: I ______ every night before bed.

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pray

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(v) to use force to move something towards yourself or to bring it closer Example: You can ______ the door to enter.

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pull

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(adj) not mixed or not with anything added; clean and clear Example: She drinks ______ water every day.

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pure

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