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outlet /ˈaʊtˌlɛt/ noun [count] 1 : something that people use to express their emotions or talents emotional/artistic outlets — often + for She used poetry as an outlet for her sadness. They needed a healthy outlet …
fluid /ˈfluɪd/ noun : a substance that is able to flow freely : a liquid substance [count] Please check the fluids in the car’s engine. She needs to drink plenty of fluids. [noncount] Fluid leaked from …
memorabilia /ˌmɛmərəˈbɪliə/ noun [plural] : objects or materials that are collected because they are related to a particular event, person, etc. : things collected as souvenirs a display of sports/military memorabilia She collects Beatles memorabilia.
fluctuate /ˈflʌktʃəˌweɪt/ verb [no object] : to change level, strength, or value frequently Oil prices fluctuated throughout the year. fluctuating prices His popularity has fluctuated during his term in office. In the desert, the …
traction /ˈtrækʃən/ noun [noncount] 1 a : the force that causes a moving thing to stick against the surface it is moving along These tires get good tractionon wet roads. A patch of …
cluster /ˈklʌstɚ/ noun [count] : a group of things or people that are close together a flower cluster a cluster of cottages along the shore A small cluster of people had gathered at the scene …
man’s best friend /ˈmænzˈbɛstˈfrɛnd/ idiom used to refer to a dog or to dogs as a group She devotes her life to helping man’s best friend.
lethargic /ləˈθɑrʤɪk/ adjective : feeling a lack of energy or a lack of interest in doing things The patient is weak and lethargic. — sometimes used figuratively a sluggish and lethargic economy
makeover /ˈmeɪkˌoʊvɚ/ noun [count] : the act or process of making changes to improve the appearance or effectiveness of someone or something The actress had a complete makeover to turn her into a …
referee /ˌrɛfəˈri/ noun : a person who makes sure that players act according to the rules of a game or sport a football/soccer referee
