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England
England
[noun]

the largest country in the United Kingdom, located in Western Europe

Ex: England is famous for its historic sites, including Stonehenge and the Tower of London. 
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prize
prize
[noun]

anything that is given as a reward to someone who has done very good work or to the winner of a contest, game of chance, etc.

Ex: She was thrilled to receive the first prize in the art competition for her stunning painting. 
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to become
to become
[Verb]

to start or grow to be

Ex: He's training to become a pilot at a flight school. 
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play
play
[noun]

a written story that is meant to be performed on a stage, radio, or television

Ex: The playwright's new play will debut at the local theater next month. 
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poem
poem
[noun]

a written piece with particularly arranged words in a way that, usually rhyme, conveys a lot of emotion and style

Ex: She wrote a poem about the changing seasons that left everyone mesmerized. 
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to write
to write
[Verb]

to produce or compose a piece of literary work or a text to be published or reproduced

Ex: She wrote a screenplay for a movie. 
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funny
funny
[Adjective]

able to make people laugh

Ex: He's a funny character, always coming up with quirky ideas. 
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to [make] fun of {sb/sth}

to ridicule someone or something in a teasing or humorous manner

Ex: It's not polite to make fun of others, as it can hurt their feelings. 
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whose
whose
[determiner]

used to show that the thing mentioned belongs to a particular person or thing

Ex: She's an author whose novels have topped the bestseller list. 
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picture
picture
[noun]

a drawing or painting, etc. of someone or something

Ex: She drew a picture of a sunset over the mountains for her art class. 
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playful
playful
[Adjective]

cheerful and full of fun, enjoying activities that are light-hearted and amusing

Ex: Emily's playful personality brightens up any room she enters, always ready with a joke or a playful prank. 
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personality

all the qualities that shape a person's character and make them different from others

Ex: Despite her shy personality, she's a fantastic performer on stage. 
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to enjoy
to enjoy
[Verb]

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

Ex: She enjoys listening to classical music while working. 
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interesting
interesting
[Adjective]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

Ex: I read an interesting article about space exploration in the newspaper. 
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style
style
[noun]

a specific way of writing, designing, painting, etc. that is typical of a certain era, person, movement, place, etc.

Ex: Japanese calligraphy is celebrated for its elegant style and intricate characters, reflecting the country's rich cultural heritage. 
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challenge
challenge
[noun]

a difficult and new task that puts one's skill, ability, and determination to the test

Ex: Overcoming that obstacle was a significant challenge for the team. 
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jail
jail
[noun]

a place where criminals are put into by law as a form of punishment for their crimes

Ex: She was sentenced to a year in jail for her involvement in the robbery. 
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law
law
[noun]

a country's rules that all of its citizens are required to obey

Ex: Breaking the law can result in serious consequences. 
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to allow
to allow
[Verb]

to let someone or something do a particular thing

Ex: She allowed her children to play in the park. 
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relationship

a passionate and romantic connection between two people

Ex: Their relationship blossomed into a deep love after years of friendship. 
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to shock
to shock
[Verb]

to surprise or upset someone greatly

Ex: The unexpected news of her friend's death shocked her to the core. 
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France
France
[noun]

a country in Europe known for its famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower

Ex: France is known for its rich history and cultural heritage. 
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healthy
healthy
[Adjective]

(of a person) not having physical or mental problems

Ex: Despite her age, she's very healthy and active. 
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to die
to die
[Verb]

to no longer be alive

Ex: Unfortunately, her pet fish died after being in poor health for a week. 
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paris
paris
[noun]

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

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bad
bad
[Adjective]

capable of harming

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ear
ear
[noun]

each of the two body parts that we use for hearing

Ex: He listened attentively with her hand cupped behind her ear. 
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infection
infection
[noun]

a condition in which harmful germs, such as bacteria or viruses, invade the body and cause harm, leading to symptoms such as fever, pain, and swelling

Ex: He was diagnosed with a bacterial infection in his lungs. 
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to treat
to treat
[Verb]

to provide medical care such as medicine or therapy to heal injuries, illnesses, or wounds and make someone better

Ex: First aid is administered to treat minor injuries and wounds. 
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carnation
carnation
[noun]

a type of Dianthus often bright-colored and used for formal occasions

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stylish
stylish
[Adjective]

appealing in a way that is fashionable and elegant

Ex: The boutique specializes in offering stylish clothing and accessories for fashion-forward individuals. 
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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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writer
writer
[noun]

someone whose job involves writing articles, books, stories, etc.

Ex: He's a writer who focuses on science fiction. 
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Ireland
Ireland
[noun]

a country in North Western Europe, in the southern part of the island of Ireland

Ex: Ireland is an island nation in the North Atlantic, known for its rich cultural heritage and history. 
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to study
to study
[Verb]

to engage in formal learning or education at a school, college, or university

Ex: They are planning to study abroad next year to experience a new culture. 
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LGBTQ
LGBTQ
[Adjective]

lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning

Ex: The LGBTQ community advocates for the rights and acceptance of individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning. 
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