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1.Corridor(n.):a long narrow passage on the train between rooms in a building, with doors leading off it

EX:We have to wait outside in the corridor until our names were called.

2.Sbsequently(adv.):after an event in the past

EX:The book was subsequently translated into 15 languages.

3.Sequence(n.):the order that something happens or exists in, or the order it is supposed to happen or exist in

EX:The questions should be asked in a logical sequence.

4.Rhetoric(n.):language that is used to persuade or influence people, especially language that sounds impressive but is not actually sincere or useful

EX:The speech was dismissed by some people as merely political rhetoric.

5.Olden(a.):a long time ago

EX:People didn't travel so much in the olden days.

6.Dribble(v.):to let liquid come out of your mouth onto your face

EX:Watch out, the baby is dribbling on your shirt!

7.Snooze(v.):to sleep slightly for a short time

EX:Dad was snoozing in his armchair. 

8.Buttress(v.):to support a system, idea, argument etc, especially by providing money

EX:The evidence seemed to buttress their argument.

9.Droop(v.):to hang or bend down, or to make something do this

EX:His eyelids began to droop.

10.Mild(a.):fairly warm; a mild illness or health problem is not serious

EX:We had an exceptionally mild winter last year.

11.Inhale(v.):to breathe in air, smoke, or gas

EX:Myra lit another cigarette and inhaled deeply.

12.Dope(n.):a drug that is illegal

EX:Jeff used to smoke dope all the time.

13.Famished(a.):extremely hungry

EX:What's for supper? I am famished!

14.Agape(a.):with your mouth wide open, especially you are surprised or shocked

EX:Vince watched, his mouth agape in horror.

15.Speculation(n.):when you guess about the possible cause or effects of something without knowing all the facts, or the guesses that you make

EX:There is speculation that the president is ill.

16.Leg(n.):one part of a long journey or race

EX:The final leg of the Tour de France

17.Roam(v.):to walk or travel, usually for a long time, with no clear purpose or direction

EX:You shouldn't let your children roam the street.

18.Creepy(a.):making you feel nervous and slightly frightened

EX:There's something creepy about the way he looks at me.

19.Differentiate(v.):to recognize or express the difference between things or people

EX:It's important to differentiate between fact and opinion.

20.Pathetic(a.):something or someone that is pathetic is so useless, unsuccessful, or weak that they annoy you

EX:Vic made an pathetic attempt to apologize.

21.Post(v.):to send a letter, package etc by post

EX:She just gone to post a letter.

22.Entangle(v.):to make something twisted and caught in a rope, net etc

EX:Small animals can get entangled in the net.

23.Unintentional(a.):not done deliberatel

EX:I know she upset you, but I'm sure it was unintentional.

24.Explicit(a.):expressed in a way that is very clear and direct

EX:The contrast could not have been made more explicit.

25.Savage(a.):very violent or cruel

EX:A savage murder attacked on the government.

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