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calm |
Don’t panic, stay calm.
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succumb |
I did succumb and ate chocolate.
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column |
You can't support a building with just one column.
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mortgage |
We'll ask the bank for a bigger mortgage for a new house.
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whistle |
The referee blew his whistle at the end of the game.
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salmon |
Salmon is a healthy food.
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colonel |
Salute the colonel.
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butcher |
My mum buys her steak from the butcher.
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autumn |
The leaves turn to gold in autumn.
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solemn |
After the bad news solemn music was played.
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womb |
A baby spends nine months in the womb.
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moisten |
Moisten the cloth then clean the keyboard.
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reign |
The country prospered under the King's reign.
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sign |
The sign on the door said pull.
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gnome |
There is a garden gnome in the garden next door.
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gnarl |
A gnarl is a protruding knot on a tree.
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thumb |
The killer was trapped by his thumb print.
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doubt |
I doubt if we will have enough money for that holiday.
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campaign |
Will you support my campaign for better food?
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