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12 English words (level C1) with a simple English definition and an example sentence. In the app you can hear every word and practise with flashcards, a quiz, spelling and listening.
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| English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| bequeath | to leave property to someone after you die | She bequeathed her house to her niece. |
| bribe | to give someone money to do something dishonest | He tried to bribe the judge. |
| discard | to throw away | Discard the old batteries safely. |
| dispense | to give out; dispense with: to stop using | The machine dispenses drinks. |
| forfeit | to lose something as a punishment | If you cancel, you forfeit your deposit. |
| haggle | to argue about a price | We haggled over the price of the rug. |
| orphan | to make a child an orphan | He was orphaned at the age of five. |
| relinquish | to give up power or a right | He relinquished control of the company. |
| sacrifice | to give up something important for something else | She sacrificed her career for her family. |
| squander | to waste money or chances | He squandered his fortune. |
| stock | to have goods available to sell; also to fill with supplies | The shop stocks organic food. |
| swap | to exchange one thing for another | Can we swap seats? |