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invert [invert] v.
To invert something means to turn it upside down.
—►He inverted the bicycle to make repairs on the wheels.
prey [prei] n.
Prey is the animals that are hunted and eaten by another creature.
-> The lion ran as fast as he could to catch his prey.
procession [prasejsn] n.
A procession is a group of people who walk or drive in a line during a public event.
—►The procession all celebrated when they reached the end.
prophet [profit] n.
A prophet is a person chosen by a god to give the god’s message to people.
—►Harold believed that he was one o f the prophets o f his god.
s a r c a s t i c [sarkaestik] adj.
When something is sarcastic, it is the opposite of what is actually meant.
—♦ She hurt her mother’s feelings with her constant sarcastic remarks.
seasoning [si:z£>nir)] n.
Seasoning is a mix of salt, herbs, and spices that improves the taste of food.
—►This steak tastes bland. Maybe I’ll add some seasoning to it.
SOdium [soudiam] n.
Sodium is an element that can be used to make substances such as salt.
—►Sodium and chloride combine to make table salt.
tyranny [tfranO n.
A tyranny is a cruel and unfair government in which one person has power.
—»His tyranny was impossible to live under.
tyrant [taiarant] n.
A tyrant is someone who treats people in a cruel, harsh, and unfair way.
—►Our boss is a tyrant. He makes us work long hours for little pay.
vinegar [vinigar] n.
Vinegar is a strong liquid made from sour wine that is used in cooking.
-* Be careful because too much vinegar will ruin the recipe.
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