English Words From Voice of America (Charles Kelly)


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serve

to work as an official; to be employed by the government; to assist or help

service

an organization or system that provides something for the public ("Schools and roads are services paid for by taxes."); a job that an organization or business can do for money; military organizations such as an army, navy or air force; a religious ceremony

set

to put in place or position; to establish a time, price or limit

settle

to end (a dispute); to agree about (a problem); to make a home in a new place

several

three or more, but not many

severe

not gentle; causing much pain, sadness or damage

sex

either the male or female group into which all people and animals are divided because of their actions in producing young; the physical activity by which humans and animals can produce young

shake

to move or cause to move in short, quick movements

shape

to give form to; n. the form of something, especially how it looks

share

to give part of something to another or others; n. a part belonging to, given to or owned by a single person or a group; any one of the equal parts of ownership of a business or company

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