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1. Foot: A foot is a unit of measurement equal to 12 inches, or approximately 30

centimeters. It is used to measure length or distance.
2. Arrest: To arrest someone is to take them into custody or to stop their progress,
often by force. It can also refer to the act of stopping or slowing down
something, such as the progress of a disease or the growth of a plant.
3. Awesome: Awesome means inspiring awe or admiration; extremely impressive or
daunting. It is often used to describe something that is very impressive, powerful,
or awe-inspiring.
4. Lean: To lean is to incline or bend in a particular direction. It can also refer to a
physical posture where the body weight is shifted to one side or the other.
5. Inch: An inch is a unit of measurement equal to 1/12th of a foot, or approximately
2.54 centimeters. It is used to measure length or distance.
6. Elevator: An elevator is a machine that moves people or goods up and down
between different floors or levels in a building.
7. Cemetery: A cemetery is a place where dead people are buried or cremated, and
their remains are often memorialized with grave markers or monuments.
8. I’d better: this expression is a warning (sometimes implying a threat). It's used to
give advice and orders, including to the person who's speaking! The full
expression is= I HAD better; the form is that of a past, yet the meaning is in the
present or future.
9. I guess: informal way of agreeing or saying “yes” when you are not certain
or not very excited or interested.
10. Story: A story can refer to a narrative or tale, often fictional, that is told for
entertainment or enlightenment. It can also refer to a level or floor in a building,
or a statement or account of events.
11. Indoor: Indoor refers to something that occurs or exists within a building or
enclosed space.
12. Observation deck: An observation deck is a platform or area designed for viewing
something from a high vantage point, often used for sightseeing or viewing
natural or man-made landmarks.
13. Terrorist: A terrorist is a person who uses violence or intimidation in pursuit of
political aims or to spread fear among a population.
14. Crash: Crash can refer to a sudden and violent impact or collision, often resulting
in damage or destruction. It can also refer to a sudden and significant drop or
decline, such as a crash in the stock market.
15. Collapse: Collapse means to fall down or give way suddenly, often due to a
structural failure or weakness. It can also refer to a sudden and significant decline
or failure, such as the collapse of a business or government.