The Tunnel Mystery (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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(n) a word used to express gratitude or appreciation Example: She said ______ for the gift.

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thanks

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(n) an idea or explanation based on some evidence that has not been proven yet Example: She has a ______ about why it rains.

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theory

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(conj) used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has just been said Example: I like pizza, ______ I prefer pasta.

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though

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(n) a situation or thing that could cause harm or trouble Example: The storm is a ______ to the picnic.

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threat

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(n) the front part of the neck that connects the mouth and the breathing passages Example: She has a sore ______ today.

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throat

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(n) a piece of paper that allows you to enter a place or use a service Example: She bought a ______ to the concert.

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ticket

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(n) a soft piece of paper used for wiping or cleaning Example: I need a ______ to wipe my nose.

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tissue

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(n) a red fruit that is often used in salads and cooking Example: I eat a ______ in my salad.

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tomato

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(n) the fleshy part in the mouth used for tasting and speaking Example: The ______ helps you taste food.

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tongue

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(prep) in the direction of something Example: She walked ______ the park.

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toward

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(v) to go from one place to another Example: I want to ______ to the beach.

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travel

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(n) an agreement between two or more groups or countries Example: The countries signed a ______ for peace.

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treaty

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(n) a long passage underground that is used for travel or movement Example: The train goes through the ______.

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tunnel

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(adj) not able to do something Example: She is ______ to come to the party.

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unable

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(adj) being the only one of its kind; special or different from others Example: She has a ______ style of art.

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unique

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