English Words From Voice of America (Charles Kelly)


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short

lasting only for a small period of time; not long; opposite tall

should

used with another verb (action word) to show responsibility ("We should study."), probability ("The talks should begin soon."), or that something is believed to be a good idea ("Criminals should be punished.")

shout

to speak very loudly

show

to make something be seen; to make known; n. a play or story presented in a theater, or broadcast on radio or television, for enjoyment or education; something organized to be seen by the public

shrink

to make or become less in size, weight or value

sick

suffering physically or mentally with a disease or other problem; not in good health

sickness

the condition of being in bad health

side

the outer surfaces of an object that are not the top or bottom; parts away from the middle; either the right or left half of the body

sign

to write one's name; n. a mark or shape used to mean something; evidence that something exists or will happen; a flat piece of material with writing that gives information

signal

to send a message by signs; n. an action or movement that sends a message

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