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adjo in in g [ad3dinin] adj.
If something is adjoining, it is next to or joined with a building, or room.
—►I couldn’t sleep because the people in the adjoining room were loud.
allege [aied3] v.
To allege something is to say that it is true without offering proof.
-> The little girl had alleged that her older brother hid her favorite doll.
arch [a:rtj] n.
An arch is a curved opening formed under a structure such as a bridge or doorway.
-► The arch o f the bridge was not high enough for the tall boat to pass underneath.
assemble [asembal] V.
To assemble means to get together in one place.
-* The parents assembled to discuss ways to improve their children’s education.
casualty [kse3ualti] n.
A casualty is a person killed or injured in a war or an accident.
-*■ The only casualty in the car accident was a woman who broke her arm.
erect [irekt] V.
To erect something means to build it.
—»The king erected two towers on the north and south sides o f his castle.
foul [faul] adj.
If something is foul, then it is not pleasant or enjoyable.
—>He wouldn’t let his dog drink from the water because it had a foul smell.
hectare [hektear] n.
A hectare is a unit of measure equal to 10, ooo square meters.
—►His family farm covered many hectares.
heighten [tiaitn] v.
To heighten an emotion means to increase the intensity of it.
—>The pleasant music heightened their enjoyment o f the wonderful dinner.
hospitality [haspitselati] n.
Hospitality is friendly behavior and entertainment given to guests or strangers.
-» The travelers were amazed at the hospitality given them by the hotel’s staff.
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