----------------------------------------------------------------------------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 M inistry o f Trade is responsible fo r 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 d id n ’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 w ouldn’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 o f the weather.