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settlement /ˈsɛtl̟mənt/ noun 1 a [count] : a formal agreement or decision that ends an argument or dispute I got the house in the divorce settlement. The parties have not been able to reach/negotiate …
outline /ˈaʊtˌlaɪn/ noun 1 a [count] : a drawing or picture that shows only the shape of an object — often followed by of An outline of his face showed his high forehead, long …
stockpile /ˈstɑkˌpaɪl/ noun [count] : a large supply of something that is kept for future use a stockpile of ammunition/weapons a stockpile of medical supplies
petition /pəˈtɪʃən/ noun 1 : a written document that people sign to show that they want a person or organization to do or change something They collected 2,000 signatures on a petition demanding …
inspect /ɪnˈspɛkt/ verb 1 : to look at something carefully in order to learn more about it, to find problems, etc. The border guard inspected their passports. She had the car inspected by a …
flaw /flɔ/ noun 1 . a small physical problem, such as a crack, that makes something less valuable : defect There was a flaw in the vase. He inspected the fabric for flaws. 2 …
clover /ˈ ˈkloʊvɚ/ noun a small plant that has usually three leaves on each stem and that usually has round flowers that are white, red, or purple [noncount] a field of clover …
Transpire /trænˈspaɪɚ / verb 1 [no object] formal : to happen They wouldn’t say what had transpired [=taken place] at the meeting. No one will soon forget the historic events that transpired on that day. 2 [no object] …
refreshment /rɪˈfrɛʃmənt/ noun 1.refreshments [plural] : drinks and small amounts of food Light refreshments will be served/provided at the meeting. They provided plenty of liquid refreshments. 2. refreshment [noncount] : food and drink The workers were in need of refreshment. (humorous) …
bite-size /ˈbaɪtˌsaɪz/ adjective small enough to be eaten in one bite bite-size pieces of chicken cut the cheese into bite-size pieces.
