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a trick of the light

/ə trɪk əv ðə laɪt/ [a trick of the light]

[idiom] An optical illusion or visual misinterpretation caused by unusual lighting, shadows, or reflections, making something appear different from what it actually is.

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about

/əˈbaʊt/ [about]

[preposition] On the subject of; concerning.

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accadianAccadian

/əˈkeɪdiən/ [Accadian]

[noun] An inhabitant of the ancient region of Akkad, or a person belonging to the Semitic civilization that dominated Mesopotamia in the 3rd and 2nd millennia BCE.

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accessorized

/əkˈsɛs.ə.raɪzd/ [accessorized]

[adjective] Having or wearing complementary items such as jewelry, handbags, or scarves added to an outfit.

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Accost

/əˈkɒst/

[verb] To approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively.

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account book

/əˈkaʊnt ˌbʊk/ [account book]

[noun] A book or ledger used for recording financial transactions, including receipts, expenditures, and debts.

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accumulator

/əˈkjuː.mjə.leɪ.tər/ [accumulator]

[noun] A person or thing that collects or gathers something, especially a cumulative series of sports bets where winnings are rolled over into subsequent wagers.

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accurate conversion

/ˈækjərət kənˈvɜːrʒən/ [accurate conversion]

[noun] The process of changing something from one form, unit, or system to another with a high degree of precision and correctness.

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acme

/ˈæk.mi/ [acme]

[noun] The point at which someone or something is best, most successful, or at the highest stage of development.

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acron

/ˈeɪ.krɒn/ [acron]

[noun] The unsegmented, anterior-most region of an arthropod embryo or larva, located in front of the mouth.

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active investor

/ˈæktɪv ɪnˈvɛstər/ [active investor]

[noun] An individual or institutional investor who manages their portfolio by frequently buying and selling assets, aiming to outperform the market average through research, timing, and strategic selection.

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actor

/ˈæktər/ [actor]

[noun] A person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television.

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actualities

/ˌæk.tʃuˈæl.ɪ.tiz/ [actualities]

[noun] The state of existing in reality; the actual facts or conditions of a situation.

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actuals

/ˈæktʃuəlz/ [actuals]

[noun] Real, verified figures, data, or financial outcomes, as opposed to estimates, forecasts, or budgets.

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addictive

/əˈdɪk.tɪv/ [addictive]

[adjective] Causing or likely to cause physical or psychological dependence; extremely pleasurable and habit-forming.

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adding

/ˈæd.ɪŋ/ [adding]

[verb] The present participle of 'add', meaning to join something to something else so as to increase the size, number, or amount.

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adeptly

/əˈdept.li/ [adeptly]

[adverb] In a way that is very skilled, proficient, or expert.

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adjacent

/əˈdʒeɪ.sənt/ [adjacent]

[adjective] Next to or adjoining something else.

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