SUE
/su/ [soo] (v.)
– to file a lawsuit or a charge against someone
Example: She sued the airline company that lost her luggage.
Additional info: An expression similar to sue is “take to court.”
ASSERT
/əˈsɜrt/ [uh-SURT] (v.)
– to state something strongly
Example: The passenger asserted that she is supposed to be in business class.
Additional info: Synonyms for assert include affirm and proclaim.
LANDING
/ˈlæn dɪŋ/ [LAN-ding] (n.)
– the time when a plane has reached the ground
Example: I could tell the pilot was skilled because our landing was smooth.
Additional info: The antonym of landing is takeoff.
UNUSUAL
/ʌn -ˈyuʒ wəl/ [uhn-YOOZH-wuh l] (adj.)
– not common or not ordinary
Example: There was an unusual amount of rain before the flood.
Additional info: Synonyms for unusual include bizarre and remarkable.
FOUL
/faʊl/ [foul] (adj.)
– having a bad smell
Example: The passenger next to me had a foul smell.
Additional info: As a noun, foul could also mean something that’s against the rules in a sport.
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