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1. SOUL(noun)

Definition:The spiritual or immeterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal.

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• "The spiritual life of the soul with God is wounded, often mortally."

2.PERIOD(noun)

Definition:A length or portion of time
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• "Generally, consumers have accepted the relatively short periods of 14 to 21 days for half or full gallons of milk."

3.FIGURE(noun)
Definition:A representation of a human or animal form in drawing or sculpture

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• "It was decided that portraits of historical figures who have made important contributions to culture and art should be sculptured."

SYNONYMS

person, personage, individual, man, woman, character, personality, presence;

representative, embodiment, personification, epitome, symbol, representation,exemplification, exemplar

4.SALT(noun)
Definition:A white crystalline substance which gives seawater its characteristic taste and is used for seasoning or preserving food.

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• "Add the braised chicken and season to taste with salt and pepper sauce."

SYNONYMS

sodium chloride

5.TROUBLE(noun)
Definitions:Difficulty or problems
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"I had trouble finding somewhere to park"

6.ANNOUNCEMENT(noun)
Definition:A formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention
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"The minister was about to make an announcement"
SYNONYM: proclamation, annunciation, declaration

7.SLOGAN(noun)

Definition:A short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising

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• "They've shown that there is more to advertising than a catchy slogan and a memorable logo."

8.TRIBUTE(noun)
Definition:An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration:
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"the video is a tribute to the musicals of the 40s"

9.SIGN(noun)
Definition:A notice on public display that gives information or instructions in a written or symbolic form:
"I didn’t see the ‘Stop’ sign"

10.SIDE(noun)
Definition:Either of the two halves of an object, surface, or place regarded as divided by an imaginarycentral line:
she lay on her side of the bedthe left side of the brain

11.MOOD(noun)
Definition:A temporary state of mind or feeling:
"he appeared to be in a very good mood about something"

12.APPROACH(verb)
Definition:Come near or nearer to (someone or something) in distance or time:
"the train approached the main line"

13.TAKE PLACE(verb)

Definition:Occur.happen

the accident occurred at about 3.30 p.m.

14.JUMP UP(verb)
Definition:A jump in an upward direction.
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• St Lucia's carnival was traditionally held in February as a pre-Lenten jump-up.

15.SIGN(verb)
Definition: Write one’s name on (a letter, card, document, etc.) to identify oneself as the writer or sender:
"the card was signed by the whole class"

16.DISPLAY(verb)
Definition:Put (something) in a prominent place in order that it may readily be seen:
"the palace used to display a series of tapestries"

17.FANTASTIC(adj)
Definition: Extraordinarily good or attractive:

• He has a wonderful wife, a fantastic job and two brilliant children.

Synonyms:marvelous, marvellous, rattling(prenominal), terrific, tremendous, wonderful, wondrous

18.INSPIRING(adj)
Definition:Having the effect of inspiring someone:
"he was an inspiring teacher"

19.EASY-GOING(adj)
Definition:Relaxed and tolerant in attitude or manner:
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a relaxed, easy-going atmosphere"

20.EXCELLENT(adj)
Defininiton:Extremely good; outstanding:
"the lorry was in excellent condition"

21.RIDICULOUS(adj)Definition:Deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd:"it seems absolutely ridiculous that anyone would try to pull a stunt like this"

22.BRIGHT(adj)
Definition:Giving out or reflecting much light; shining:
"the sun was dazzlingly bright"

23.INCREASINGLY(adv)
Definition:To an increasing extent; more and more:
"an increasingly difficult situation"

24.TRULY(adv)
Definition:In a truthful way:
"he speaks truly"

25.CONTINUOUSLY(adv)
Definition:Without interruption or gaps:
"These images loop continuously"

26.SIMPLY(adv)
Definition:In a straightforward or plain manner:
"she spoke simply and from the heart"

27.ACTUALLY(adv)
Definition:As the truth or facts of a situation:
"we must pay attention to what young people are actually doing"
Synonym:really, in fact, in actual fact, in point of fact, as a matter of fact, in reality, in actuality, in truth, if truth be told, to tell the truth