The Poetry Book (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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(adv) to some extent, but not completely Example: She is ______ happy with her grade.

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partly

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(n) a group of human beings Example: Many ______ like to travel.

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people

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(n) a small spice that comes from a fruit, used to add flavor to food Example: I like to put ______ on my pizza.

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pepper

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(n) a length of time with a specific beginning and end Example: She waited for a long ______.

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period

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(n) an official document that allows someone to do something Example: You need a ______ to park here.

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permit

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(n) a human being; a man, woman, or child Example: She is a kind ______.

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person

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(n) a small group of words that work together to express a single idea Example: Can you say that ______ again?

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phrase

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(n) a large, round object in space that orbits a star, like the Earth or Mars Example: Earth is a ______ in our solar system.

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planet

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(n) someone who plays a game or a musical instrument Example: She is a great ______ in the soccer team.

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player

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(v) to make someone happy or satisfied Example: I want to ______ my friends.

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please

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(n) a large amount or number of something Example: There is ______ of food at the party.

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plenty

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(n) a small bag or compartment in clothing used for carrying things Example: She put her phone in her ______.

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pocket

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(n) a type of writing that uses special language to express feelings and ideas in a creative way Example: I like to read ______.

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poetry

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(n) a person who works for the ______ and helps keep people safe and enforce the law Example: The ______ help people in the community.

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police

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(n) a plan or rule made by a government or organization to guide decisions Example: The school has a new ______ about homework.

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policy

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