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kettle [ketl] n.
A kettle is a large metal pot used for boiling liquids or cooking food.
—»The soup was being cooked in a large kettle.
ministry [lYiinistri] n.
A ministry is a government department.
-» The Ministry of Trade is responsible for taxing imports and exports.
ordeal [ordi:sl] n.
An ordeal is a bad experience.
-» Driving in the snowstorm was an ordeal she’d never forget.
outspoken [autspoukken] adj.
If someone is outspoken, then they are not afraid to say what they think.
—»She was an outspoken critic about the new banking laws.
overwork [ouvarwa.rk] v.
To overwork someone means to make them tired with too much work.
—* After working for three weeks with only one day o f rest, Judy was overworked.
particular [partikjalar] adj.
If something is particular, then it is a single, important part of a group of things.
-» The dress shop didn’t have the particular dress she was looking for.
pungent [pAnd3S>nt] adj.
If something is pungent, then it tastes or smells strong and sharp.
—►The garlic made the soup taste so pungent that the chef wouldn’t serve it.
snore [snor]
To snore means to make a loud noise each time a sleeping person breathes.
-* It was impossible to get to sleep because my husband snored.
soundly [saundli] adv.
If something is done soundly, then it is done in the best or most complete way.
-> The nearest opponent was ten meters behind. She won the race soundly.
superintendent [su perintendent] n.
A superintendent is a person who runs a certain department or building.
-> The superintendent decided to close the schools because of the weather.
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