English Words From Voice of America (Charles Kelly)

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a white substance found in sea water and in the ground, used to affect the taste of food

not different; not changed; like another or others

extremely small pieces of crushed rock found in large amounts in deserts and on coasts

a small object in space that moves around a larger object; an object placed in orbit around the earth

to give or provide what is desired, needed or demanded

to make safe; to remove from harm; to keep for future use

to speak; to express in words

a place for education; a place where people go to learn

the study of nature and the actions of natural things, and the knowledge gained about them

a large area of salt water, usually part of an ocean