English Words From Voice of America (Charles Kelly)

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to talk; to say words with the mouth; to express one's thoughts to others and exchange ideas; to give a speech to a group

of a different or unusual kind; not for general use; better or more important than others of the same kind

a talk given to a group of people

to make something go or move faster; n. the rate at which something moves or travels; the rate at which something happens or is done

to give as payment; to use ("He spends much time studying.")

to cause or permit liquid to flow out, usually by accident

the part of a human that is not physical and is connected to thoughts and emotions; the part of a person that is believed to remain alive after death

to separate into two or more parts; to divide or break into parts

any game or activity of competition involving physical effort or skill

to become longer or wider; to make or become widely known