MONITOR
/ˈmɒn ɪ tər/ [MON-i-ter] (v.)
– to watch or regularly check something
Example: Scientists monitor the volcano for possible signs of eruption.
Additional info: As a noun, it refers to the device that shows images and information on its screen.
RESEMBLE
/rɪˈzɛm bəl/ [ri-ZEM-buh l] (v.)
- to have a similar appearance to something else
Example: The building resembles a pyramid.
Additional info: One synonym for resemble is mirror (v.) or match (v.).
INCIDENT
/ˈɪn sɪ dənt/ [IN-si-duh nt] (n.)
– an unexpected and unpleasant event
Example: There was a chemical spill incident here a few years ago.
Additional info: Synonyms for incident include occurrence and occasion.
COMPLEX
/ˈkɒm plɛks/ [KOM-pleks] (n.)
– a group of buildings or structures that are near each other
Example: The apartment complex was ruined by the fire.
Additional info: As an adjective, it can mean complicated or difficult.
COAST
/koʊst/ [kohst] (n.)
– the land close to the sea
Example: I want to live near the coast so I can be close to the ocean.
Additional info: Synonyms for coast include shore and beach.
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