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limb Dim] n.


A limb is a large branch on a tree.
—► The monkey sat on the tree limb and enjoyed a piece of fruit.


migraine [maigrein] n.


A migraine is a painful headache that makes one feel sick.
-* My sister gets a migraine every time she has a lot of stress.


optimism [dptamizsm] n.
Optimism is the feeling of being hopeful about the future or success of something.
-* The mother had optimism about her children’s futures.

peculiar [pikju:ljar] adj.
When something is peculiar, it is strange, sometimes in a bad way.
—► That peculiar smell coming from the kitchen reminds me of rotten eggs.

proficient [prafljant] adj.
When a person is proficient at something, they can do it well.
—► Secretaries are proficient at typing quickly.

quest [kwest] n.
A quest is a long and difficult search for something.
—► The treasure hunter went on a quest to find an ancient gold necklace.

ridge lrid 3 ] n.
A ridge is a long, narrow piece of raised land.
—► The brown bear walked along the edge of the mountain ridge.

SpOUSe [spaus] n.
A spouse is the person to whom someone is married.
—► I live in a home with my spouse and our two children.

thrust [erAStJ v.
To thrust means to push or move something quickly with a lot of force.
—► The boxer thrust his fist into the punching bag.

tolerate [tdlareit] V.
To tolerate something means to be able to accept it even when it is unpleasant.
—► When you are in a hurry, it can be hard to tolerate traffic signals.
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