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monologue
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monolingual
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extra-
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extra large
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extra small
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over-
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to oversleep
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to overtire
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to overwork
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under-
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to underestimate
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to undercook
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to underpay
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to retrain
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to reheat
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to rewrite
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bilingual
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bicycle
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biannual
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multi-
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multinational
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multimedia
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multipurpose
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ex-
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ex-girlfriend
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ex-husband
annoying
annoying
Adjective
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/əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
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causing slight anger

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The annoying sound of construction outside disrupted her concentration.
The annoying habit of tapping his foot constantly during the meeting distracted everyone.
proud
proud
Adjective
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/praʊd/

feeling satisfied with someone or one's possessions, achievements, etc.

embarrassing
embarrassing
Adjective
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/ɪmˈbɛɹəsɪŋ/

causing a person to feel ashamed or uneasy

unusual
unusual
Adjective
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/ʌnˈjuʒəwəl/

not commonly happening or done

uncomfortable
Adjective
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/ʌnˈkʌmfɚtəbl/

feeling embarrassed, anxious, or uneasy because of a situation or circumstance

unnecessary
unnecessary
Adjective
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/ʌnˈnɛsəˌsɛri/

not needed at all or more than what is required

mono-
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/ˈmoʊnoʊ/

used to form words that relate to concepts or entities that are singular or alone

monotonous
monotonous
Adjective
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/məˈnɑtənəs/

boring because of being the same thing all the time

monologue
noun
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/ˈmɑnəˌɫɔɡ/

a speech spoken to oneself, often as a way of expressing thoughts or emotions aloud

monolingual
noun
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/ˌmɑnəˈɫɪŋɡwəɫ/

a person who speaks or is fluent in only one language

Who is a "monolingual"?

Monolingual refers to an individual who speaks only one language fluently. Monolingual individuals may have a limited understanding of other languages, but their primary language is the only one they use for communication in daily life. This status is common in many countries where a dominant language is spoken. Being monolingual can affect one's exposure to different cultures and perspectives, as knowledge of multiple languages often enhances cultural understanding and cognitive flexibility. While monolingual individuals may excel in their primary language, they may miss out on the benefits associated with bilingualism or multilingualism, such as improved cognitive skills and greater communication abilities.

extra-
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/ˈɛkstrə/

used to indicate something additional or beyond the usual

extra large
extra large
noun
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/ˈɛkstɹə lˈɑːɹdʒ/

(of a size) larger than large, often used for clothing, packaging, or other items

What is "extra large"?

Extra Large (XL) is a size classification in clothing that typically refers to a garment that is designed to fit individuals with larger body frames. XL clothing is often used as a size category for both men and women and is typically considered to be the largest standard size in a clothing line. The exact measurements for an XL garment may vary between brands, but generally, it is designed to fit individuals with a chest size of around 42-44 inches for men and a dress size of around 16-18 for women. The purpose of the XL size is to provide comfortable and well-fitted clothing for people who may have difficulty finding clothing in smaller sizes.

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extra small
extra small
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/ˈɛkstɹə smˈɔːl/

clothing or garments that are designed for individuals who require sizes beyond the standard range, typically larger or smaller than the average sizes available

What is "extra small"?

Extra small or XS is a clothing size that refers to a very small size, typically the smallest size available in a range of standard sizes. It usually corresponds to a chest measurement of 30-32 inches and a waist measurement of 23-24 inches. XS size clothing is generally designed to fit a slim and petite body type, with a shorter length and narrower width. This size is commonly found in women's clothing, but it can also be used for children's and men's clothing.

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compound noun
over-
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/ˈoʊvɚ/

used to indicate an excess of something, implying that the quantity or amount of something is greater than necessary or beyond a certain limit

to oversleep
to oversleep
Verb
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/ˌoʊvɝˈsɫip/

to wake up later than one intended to

to overtire
to overtire
Verb
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/ˌoʊvɚtˈaɪɚ/

to exhaust someone excessively beyond normal limits

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to overwork
to overwork
Verb
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/ˌoʊvɝˈwɝk/

to work too much, often to the point of exhaustion or burnout

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under-
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/ˈʌndɚ/

used to indicate a position lower than or beneath something else

to underestimate
to underestimate
Verb
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/ˈəndɝˈɛstəˌmeɪt/, /ˈəndɝˈɛstəmət/

to regard something or someone as smaller or less important than they really are

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to undercook
to undercook
Verb
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/əndɝˈkʊk/

to cook food for less time than necessary

to underpay
Verb
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/ˌəndɝˈpeɪ/

to pay someone less than what is fair or reasonable for their work or services

to retrain
to retrain
Verb
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/ɹiˈtɹeɪn/

to teach someone new skills or knowledge for improvement in the current job, or to enable them to work in a different field

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transitive
to reheat
to reheat
Verb
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/ɹɪhˈiːt/

to warm previously cooked food

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to rewrite
Verb
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/ˈɹiˌɹaɪt/, /ɹiˈɹaɪt/

to write something differently, often in order to improve it

bilingual
bilingual
Adjective
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/baɪˈɫɪŋɡwəɫ/

able to speak, understand, or use two languages fluently

bicycle
bicycle
noun
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/ˈbaɪsɪkl/

a vehicle with two wheels that we ride by pushing its pedals with our feet

biannual
Adjective
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/baɪˈænuəɫ/

taking place twice a year

multi-
prefix
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/ˈməɫti/

used to denote a multitude or variety of something

multinational
multinational
Adjective
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/ˌməɫˌtaɪˈnæʃənəɫ/, /ˌməɫˌtiˈnæʃənəɫ/

involving or relating to multiple countries or nationalities

multimedia
noun
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/ˌməɫtaɪˈmidiə/, /ˌməɫtiˈmidiə/

the application of images, text, audio, and video files collectively

multipurpose
Adjective
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/ˌməɫtiˈpɝpəs/

designed or intended for multiple uses or functions

ex-
prefix
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/ˈɛks/

used to describe a person or thing that was previously in a particular position or relationship but is not anymore

ex-girlfriend
ex-girlfriend
noun
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/ˈɛkzˈɡɝɫˌfɹɛnd/

a woman who was previously in a romantic relationship with someone but is no longer together with them

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ex-husband
noun
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/ˈɛksˈhəzbənd/

a man who was previously married to someone but is no longer married to them

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