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referee /ˌrɛfəˈri/ noun : a person who makes sure that players act according to the rules of a game or sport a football/soccer referee
transaction /trænˈzækʃən/ noun [count] 1 : a business deal : an occurrence in which goods, services, or money are passed from one person, account, etc., to another business/commercial transactions The entire transaction took place over …
hybrid /ˈhaɪbrəd/ noun [count] 1 : an animal or plant that is produced from two animals or plants of different kinds a hybrid of two roses 2 : something that is formed by …
seethe /ˈsið/ verb [no object] 1 . to feel or show strong emotion (such as anger) even though you try to control it He seethed at his brother’s success. — often + with He seethed …
intention /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/ noun [count] the thing that you plan to do or achieve : an aim or purpose She announced her intention to run for governor. He seemed to think that I was trying …
forage /ˈfɔrɪʤ/ verb [no object] 1 . of an animal : to eat growing grass or other plants : Graze The cows were foraging in the pasture. 2 . to search for something (such as food or supplies) …
defeated /dɪˈfitəd/ adjective 1 . used to describe someone or something that has lost a contest, game, etc. our defeated opponents He looked lost and defeated. 2 . feeling unable to succeed or …
dissolve /dɪˈzɑlv/ verb of something solid : to mix with a liquid and become part of the liquid [no object] Sugar/salt dissolves in water. [+ object] Dissolve the tablet in water. 2 [+ object] formal : to …
twig /ˈtwɪg/ noun [count] : a small branch of a tree or bush We should gather up small twigs for the campfire.
Diagnosis /ˌdaɪəgˈnoʊsəs/ noun 1 [noncount] : the act of identifying a disease, illness, or problem by examining someone or something The unusual combination of symptoms made accurate diagnosis difficult. She is an expert in …
