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"appealing", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "attractive or interesting", "example": "Spending the holidays in Britain wasn't a prospect that I found particularly appealing.\nBrightly coloured packaging made the pens especially appealing to children.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/healthy-wraps.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "appealing", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 2 }, { "word": "architect", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "a person whose job is designing buildings", "example": "The house was designed by architect Louis Kahn.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/Architects-in-Dubai-Architecture-Companies-in-Dubai.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "architect", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 3 }, { "word": "architectural", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "connected with architecture", "example": "architectural features", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/Dubai-Architecture-Companies-List-Architecture-Design1.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "architectural", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 4 }, { "word": "architecturally", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "in the way that something is designed or built", "example": "The house is of little interest architecturally.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/r898972_9109506.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "architecturally", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 5 }, { "word": "architecture", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "the art and study of designing buildings ; the design or style of a building or buildings", "example": "the architecture of the eighteenth centurymodern architecture\nthe architecture of the eighteenth century\nmodern architecture\nto study architecture", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/exterieur12.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "architecture", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 6 }, { "word": "cast", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "to make light, a shadow, etc. appear in a particular place", "example": "to make light, a shadow, etc\nappear in a particular place", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/Why-My-Father-Casts-a-Large-Shadow-SBP.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "cast", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 7 }, { "word": "centerpiece", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "the most important item", "example": "This treaty is the centrepiece of the government's foreign policy.\nThe water lily is obviously the centrepiece of any water garden.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/centerpiece-13akuperburg.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "centerpiece", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 8 }, { "word": "charge", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "the amount of electricity that is put into a battery or carried by a substance", "example": "a positive/negative charge", "image_url": 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"example": "The classification of bony fish is extremely complicated.\na style of music that defies classification(= is like no other)", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/classification-clipart-organism-clipart-classification_sorting.gif", "audio_tts_text": "classification", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 11 }, { "word": "classify", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "to arrange something in groups according to features that they have in common", "example": "The books in the library are classified according to subject.\nPatients are classified into three categories.\nAll rural settlements were classified according to their size.\npeople classified by ethnic group", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/CKkU1aDXz3c1umcL5ixeCDJh.jpeg", "audio_tts_text": "classify", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 12 }, { "word": "clog", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "to block something or to become blocked ; to fill so much as to make movement difficult", "example": "The narrow streets were clogged with traffic.\nTears clogged her throat.\nThe wheels got clogged up with mud.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/aid60369-728px-Clear-a-Clogged-Drain-with-Vinegar-Step-5-Version-2.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "clog", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 13 }, { "word": "commute", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "to travel regularly by bus, train, car, etc. between your place of work and your home", "example": "He spent that year commuting between New York and Chicago.\nI live within commuting distance of Dublin.\nPeople are prepared to commute long distances if they are desperate for work.\nShe commutes from Oxford to London every day.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/commute_solo1.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "commute", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 14 }, { "word": "commuter", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "a person who travels into a city to work each day, usually from quite far away", "example": "The five o’clock train is always packed with commuters.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/Commuter.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "commuter", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 15 }, { "word": "consume", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "to use something, especially fuel, energy or time", "example": "The electricity industry consumes large amounts of fossil fuels.\n25 per cent of the world’s population consumes 80 per cent of the planet’s resources.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/cereal_iStock_000002689588X.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "consume", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 16 }, { "word": "consumer", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "a person who buys goods or uses services", "example": "consumer demand/choice/rights\nHealth-conscious consumers want more information about the food they buy.\na consumer society (= one where buying and selling is considered to be very important)\nproviders and consumers of public services", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/consumer-goods_industries_lg.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "consumer", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 17 }, { "word": "consumption", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "the act of using energy, food or materials; the amount used ; the act of buying and using products", "example": "He was advised to reduce his alcohol consumption.\nConsumption rather than saving has become the central feature of contemporary societies.\nGas and oil consumption always increases in cold weather.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/picture_consumption_behavior.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "consumption", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 18 }, { "word": "decorate", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "to make something look more attractive by putting things on it", "example": "They decorated the room with flowers and balloons.\nThe cake was decorated to look like a car.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/10-Ideas-to-Decorate-the-Wall-Behind-The-Bed_07.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "decorate", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 19 }, { "word": "decoration", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "a thing that makes something look more attractive on special occasions", "example": "Christmas decorations\na table decoration\nthe elaborate decoration on the carved wooden door", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/flower-decorations.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "decoration", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 20 }, { "word": "decorative", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "(of an object or a building) decorated in a way that makes it attractive; intended to look attractive or pretty", "example": "That column is there for decorativepuroses only; it has no real use.\nThat column is there for decorativepuroses only; it has no real use.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/organic-shapes.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "decorative", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 21 }, { "word": "decorator", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "a person whose job is painting and decorating houses", "example": null, "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/decorators-london.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "decorator", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 22 }, { "word": "destroy", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "to damage something so badly that it no longer exists, works, etc.", "example": "The building was completely destroyed by fire.\nThey've destroyed all the evidence.\nHeat gradually destroys vitamin C.\nYou have destroyed my hopes of happiness.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/maxresdefault (13)_1470756627987.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "destroy", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 23 }, { "word": "destruction", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "the act of destroying something; the process of being destroyed", "example": "the destruction of the rainforests\nweapons of mass destruction\na tidal wave bringing death and destruction in its wake\nThe central argument is that capitalism sows the seeds of its own destruction (= creates the forces that destroy it).", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/paste-9779640532993 (1).jpg", "audio_tts_text": "destruction", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 24 }, { "word": "destructive", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "causing destruction or damage", "example": "the destructive power of modern weapons\nthe destructive effects of anxiety\nOpencast coal mining is among the most environmentally destructive activities carried out in Wales.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/pets_2331207b.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "destructive", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 25 }, { "word": "disaster", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "an unexpected event, such as a very bad accident, a flood or a fire, that kills a lot of people or causes a lot of damage", "example": "an air disaster\nenvironmental disasters\nThousands died in the disaster.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/rio-20-un-climate-conference-disaster-japan_52801_600x450.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "disaster", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 26 }, { "word": "display", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "to show something to people ; to show signs of something, especially a quality or feeling", "example": "The exhibition gives local artists an opportunity to display their work.\nShe displayed her bruises for all to see.\nI have rarely seen her display any sign of emotion\nThese statistics display a definite trend.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/Thunderbolt-Display.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "display", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 27 }, { "word": "disrupt", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "to make it difficult for something to continue in the normal way", "example": "Demonstrators succeeded in disrupting the meeting.\nBus services will be disrupted tomorrow because of the bridge closure.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/marketplace_disruption.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "disrupt", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 28 }, { "word": "disruption", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "a situation in which it is difficult for something to continue in the normal way; the act of stopping something from continuing in the normal way", "example": "We aim to help you move house with minimum disruption to yourself.\ndisruptions to rail services\nThe strike caused serious disruptions.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/DIsruption.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "disruption", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 29 }, { "word": "disruptive", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "causing problems, noise, etc. so that something cannot continue normally", "example": "She had a disruptive influence on the rest of the class.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/iStock_000038667064_Small-1260x840.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "disruptive", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 30 }, { "word": "drawback", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "a disadvantage or problem that makes something a less attractive idea", "example": "The main drawback to it is the cost.\nThis is the one major drawback of the new system.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/paste-8143257993217.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "drawback", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 31 }, { "word": "efficiency", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "the quality of doing something well with no waste of time or money", "example": "improvements in efficiency at the factory\nI was impressed by the efficiency with which she handled the crisis.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/paste-8637179232257 (1).jpg", "audio_tts_text": "efficiency", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 32 }, { "word": "efficient", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "doing something well and thoroughly with no waste of time, money or energy", "example": "an efficient secretary\nefficient heating equipment\nthe efficient use of energy\nWe offer a fast, friendly and efficient service.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/cost-effective-design-848x450.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "efficient", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 33 }, { "word": "efficiently", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "in a good and thorough way, with no waste of time, money or energy", "example": "a very efficiently organized event\nResources must be used efficiently to avoid waste.\nIf markets fail or do not work efficiently, government has a role to play.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/how-to-work-faster.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "efficiently", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 34 }, { "word": "embrace", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "an act of putting your arms around somebody as a sign of love or friendshipthe act of accepting an idea, a proposal, a set of beliefs, etc, especially when it is done with enthusiasm", "example": "He held her in a warm embrace.\nThere were tears and embraces as they said goodbye.\nthe country’s eager embrace of modern technology", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/paste-24017457119233.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "embrace", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 35 }, { "word": "equip", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "to provide yourself/somebody/something with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity", "example": "The centre is well equipped for canoeing and mountaineering.\nThe course is designed to equip students for a career in nursing.\nHe equipped himself with a street plan.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/important-info-trip-preparation-via-ferrata.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "equip", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 36 }, { "word": "expand", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "to become greater in size, number or importance; to make something greater in size, number or importance", "example": "Metals expand when they are heated.\nStudent numbers are expanding rapidly.\nA child's vocabulary expands through reading.\nThe waist expands to fit all sizes.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/paste-10690173599745 (1).jpg", "audio_tts_text": "expand", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 37 }, { "word": "expandable", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "that can be expanded", "example": "an expandable briefcase\nThe system has 1GB RAM, expandable to 4GB.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/expandable-roller-conveyors-250x250.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "expandable", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 38 }, { "word": "expansion", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "an act of increasing or making something increase in size, amount or importance", "example": "a period of rapid economic expansion\nDespite the recession the company is confident of further expansion.\nThe expansion of higher education will continue.\nThe book is an expansion of a series of lectures given last year.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/paste-20216411062273.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "expansion", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 39 }, { "word": "flair", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "a natural ability to do something well", "example": "artistic flairShe dresses with real flair.\nartistic flair\nShe dresses with real flair.\nHe has a flair for languages.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/paste-24352464568321.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "flair", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 40 }, { "word": "freight", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "goods that are transported by ships, planes, trains or lorries/trucks; the system of transporting goods in this way", "example": "to send 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income/profit\nWe need someone to generate new ideas.\nThe proposal has generated a lot of interest.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/3-generate.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "generate", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 43 }, { "word": "generation", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "all the people who were born at about the same time", "example": "he younger/older generation\nMy generation have grown up without the experience of a world war.\nI often wonder what future generations will make of our efforts.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/paste-10033043603457.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "generation", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 44 }, { "word": "generator", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "a machine for producing electricity or a particular substance", "example": "The wind generator delivers 120 watts in a strong breeze.\nThe museum uses smells and smoke generators to create atmosphere.\nThe factory's emergency 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"word": "intensely", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "1. in a very great or very strong way2. in a serious way that often involves a lot of action in a short period of time3. in a way that shows very strong feelings, opinions or thoughts about somebody/something", "example": "She disliked him intensely.\nan intensely personal moment\nA team of firefighters worked intensely for more than half an hour to free him.\nHe looked intensely into her eyes.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/paste-5772436045825.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "intensely", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 55 }, { "word": "intensify", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "to increase in degree or strength; to make something increase in degree or strength", "example": "Violence intensified during the night.\nThe fighting in the area has intensified sharply.\nThe opposition leader has intensified his attacks on the government\nThe reforms served only to intensify the misery of the poorer peasants.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/paste-5261334937601.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "intensify", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 56 }, { "word": "intensity", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "the state or quality of being intense", "example": "intensity of light/sound/colour\nintensity of feeling/concentration/relief\nHe was watching her with an intensity that was unnerving.\nThe storm resumed", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/defining-intensity-in-the-weight-room_b.jpg", "audio_tts_text": "intensity", "audio_lang": "en-US", "display_order": 57 }, { "word": "intrinsic", "part_of_speech": null, "phonetic": "", "definition": "belonging to or part of the real nature of something/somebody", "example": "the intrinsic value of education\nThese tasks were repetitive, lengthy and lacking any intrinsic interest.\nSmall local shops are intrinsic to the town's character.", "image_url": "/media/decks_media/barron/5 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