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Unit 5

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arrive h'ra1v/ v. to reach a place or destination: We arrived in town yesterday.

crowded /'kraud1d/ adj. full of people, packed: That subway train is so crowded that no one else
can get on.
incredible /m'kred�b�I/ adj. wonderful: We had an incredible time on our vacation.
lunch /lAntj'/ n. the midday meal: I have just a sandwich for lunch.
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return /n t3:rn/ v. to come back, as from a trip: He returned to his office after lunch in a restaurant.
souvenir /,su:v�'mr/ n. an object bought in order to remember a place: I bought a little Statue of
Liberty as a souvenir of New York City.
tour /tu�r/ n. a series of stops as on a vacation or official trip: The President made a tour of four
capitals in the Middle East.
view /vju:/ n. a scene: Our house has a view of the park.

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chef /Jef/ n. a job, a professional cook: He's a chef in a famous restaurant.
dine /dam/ v. to have dinner: I enjoy dining in nice restaurants.
feast /fi:st/ v. to eat a lot, to eat a large, special meal: On his birthday, he invited friends to feast on
pizza and ice cream.
guest /gest/ n. a visitor who comes to someone's home for a short time, or to stay for a short time:
We had six guests for dinner last night.

huge /hju:CBf adj. very large, enormous: The country suffers from a huge debt.
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impressive /im pres1v/ adj. causing someone to feel admiration or respect: That was an impressive
performance. I was amazed.
relax /r�'lreks/ v. to stop work and enjoy oneself: She relaxes by riding her bicycle.

tall /t:):1/ adj. referring to height: That man is six feet tall.

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