English Words From Voice of America (Charles Kelly)
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searchto look for carefully |
seasonone of the four periods of the year that is based on the earth's position toward the sun (spring, summer, autumn, winter); a period of time based on different weather conditions ("dry season", "rainy season"); a period during the year when something usually happens ("baseball season") |
seata thing to sit on; a place to sit or the right to sit there ("a seat in parliament") |
secondthe one that comes after the first |
secretsomething known only to a few and kept from general knowledge; ad. hidden from others; known only to a few |
securityfreedom from danger or harm; protection; measures necessary to protect a person or place ("Security was increased in the city.") |
seeto know or sense through the eyes; to understand or know |
seedthe part of a plant from which new plants grow |
seek(ing)to search for ("They are seeking a cure for cancer."); to try to get ("She is seeking election to public office."); to plan to do ("Electric power companies are seeking to reduce their use of coal.") |
seemto appear to be ("She seems to be in good health.") |