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Manual noun: book containing instructions

The computer comes with a 600-page instruction manual.


Gullible /ˈɡʌl.ə.bəl/ adjective: easily persuaded
a gullible young man
Annihilate /əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt/ verb: destroy everything
a city annihilated by an atomic bomb
Docile /ˈdəʊ.saɪl/ adjective: willing to accept control
They have a big dog, but he is really friendly and docile.
Scald /skɔːld/ verb: burn with hot liquid
Scald the milk and then add it to the egg and sugar mixture.
Relish /ˈrel.ɪʃ/ verb: enjoy greatly
I don’t relish telling her that her friend has been arrested.
Fugitive /ˈfjuː.dʒə.tɪv/ noun: someone who has escaped jail
Testify /ˈtes.tɪ.faɪ/ verb: give evidence as a witness
He testified that he had seen the man leaving the building around the time of the murder.
Morose /məˈrəʊs/ adjective: sullen and ill tempered
a morose expression
Pugnacious /pʌɡˈneɪ.ʃəs/ adjective: quick to argue or fight
I found him pugnacious and arrogant.

Hospitality /ˌhɒs.pɪˈtæl.ə.ti/ noun: friendly and generous reception of guests


The company’s guests are entertained in the corporate hospitality area.
Resign /rɪˈzaɪn/ verb: voluntarily leave a job
Bow: front end of a ship
Draught /drɑːft/ noun: current of cool air in a room
Counsel /ˈkaʊn.səl/ noun: formal advice
I should have listened to my father’s wise counsel, and saved some money instead of spending
it all.
Captial: importand government building
Marshal /ˈmɑː.ʃəl/ verb: assemble a group together
Principle noun: rule or belief that guides behaviour
The organization works on the principle that all members have the same rights.
Porous /ˈpɔː.rəs/ adjective: allowing air or water to pass
porous soil
Stationary adjective: not moving
The traffic got slower and slower until it was stationary.
Taut /tɔːt/ adjective: pulled extremely tight
He kept his eyes on the road ahead, his face taut with concentration.
Customary /ˈkʌs.tə.mər.i/ adjective: according to someone’s habits

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