English Words From Voice of America (Charles Kelly)
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buyto get by paying something, usually money |
bynear; at; next to ("by the road"); from ("a play by William Shakespeare"); not later than ("by midnight") |
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cabineta group of ministers that helps lead a government |
callto give a name to ("I call myself John."); to ask for or request ("They called for an end to the fighting.") |
calmquiet; peaceful; opposite tense |
cameraa device for taking pictures |
campa place with temporary housing |
campaigna competition by opposing political candidates seeking support from voters; a connected series of military actions during a war |
canto be able to; to have the right to; n. a container used to hold liquid or food, usually made of metal |
cancelto end; to stop |