The library is inhabited by spirits that come out of the pages at night

Isabel Allende

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UNIT 11

Definition

An alliance is a group of people who work together

Example

The junior executives formed an alliance with each other.

Definition

Applause is the noise made when people clap hands to show approval

Example

At the end of his speech, everyone gave applause.

Definition

If you are armed, you are carrying a weapon

Example

The robber was armed with a gun

Definition

If something is authoritative, it uses the best information available

Example

This book is an authoritative source on Ancient Egypt’s Queen Nefertiti

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A ceremony is an event that happens on special occasions

Example

Tom and Amy’s marriage ceremony is in June

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Culture is the music, art, and writings of a certain place or group of people.

Example

Ancient Mexican culture is renowned for its architecture.

Definition

A defense is something that is done to protect another thing

Example

The airforce works in defense of its country.

Definition

A detail is a small piece of information

Example

Jane told Ben all the details of her trip to China

Definition

When a group of things is diverse, it is made up of a wide variety of things

Example

Big cities have diverse populations with people of different races and ages

Definition

To enchant someone is to make them feel very interested or happy

Example

The beautiful woman enchanted everybody in the room

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To equip someone is to give them the things needed to do something.

Example

Steve was equipped with the tools needed to do the job.

Definition

An exception is someone or something not conforming to a rule.

Example

Most students thought the test was hard, but Tim was the exception.

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A genre is a type of literature, art, or music characterized by its style

Example

She is considered a master in the comedy genre.

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An impact is the effect someone or something has on another.

Example

My grandmother had a great impact on my life

Definition

To lure someone is to convince them to do something, by using a trick.

Example

The store lures people in with big signs that say “Sale!”

Definition

An obstacle is an object or a problem that stops you from doing something.

Example

Climbing over the giant rock was the biggest obstacle for the hikers

Definition

A shelter is a place to go that is safe from danger or bad weather

Example

The frog took shelter from the storm in a nearby cave.

Definition

To sort means to separate things into different groups or classes

Example

He sorted his clothes by colors and sizes.

Definition

To supply something means to give people what they need or want.

Example

The water heater supplied the house with warm water.

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If people are vain, they are only concerned with how they look.

Example

Rebecca is so vain that she looks at herself in every mirror