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advanced quite old. [1/2 definitions]
a far cry a long way; quite different.
Albania Albania is a country in Europe. Some of its neighbors are Greece, North Macedonia, and Serbia. Albania has mountains on one side and seashore on the other. People speak a language in Albania that is quite different from all the other languages in Europe. It is called Albanian.
almost not quite all; nearly.
ape An ape is a certain type of animal. One kind of ape is the gorilla. Apes are similar to monkeys, but they have no tail, and they are quite large. Apes are also very intelligent. They live in the forests of Africa and Asia.
approximate to be quite like; come close to. [1/4 definitions]
biodegrade When something biodegrades, it breaks down because of the action of things like bacteria and fungi. Things like vegetables, meats, and fruits will biodegrade quite quickly. That's why you can't keep them forever, even in the refrigerator. They will eventually break down into tiny substances that are good nutrients for the soil, though.
biscuit a small, bread roll for one person made with baking powder or baking soda instead of yeast. Biscuits contain quite a lot of butter or other shortening and are not usually sweet. [1/3 definitions]
bound1 If you say that someone is bound to be happy about something, it means that you are quite sure that this person will be happy about it. If you say someone is bound to win the race, it means you have little doubt that this person will win. [1/5 definitions]
Celsius When we use the word Celsius, we are talking about a system people can use when they measure temperature. In most countries of the world, people use this system called Celsius. In America, though, people use a system called Fahrenheit. When you see the letter C after a temperature, as in 22� C, the C stands for Celsius. When it is 22 degrees Celsius outside, the weather feels warm but not hot. It's a nice day to go to the park and play. When it is 22 degrees Fahrenheit, it's quite cold, maybe snowing, and you need a warm jacket.
centipede A centipede is a small animal with a narrow body that is shaped like a worm. A centipede's body is divided into many segments, and each segment has a pair of legs. The front legs have claws with poison in them. This poison is quite dangerous to insects but not to humans.
considerable When there is a considerable amount of something, there is quite a lot of it. When a farm is a considerable size, it means that it is quite big.
constitution If you have a strong constitution, it means that your body is strong. You don't get sick easily and you can recover quite well if you do get sick. [1/2 definitions]
contrast When something contrasts with another thing, you can see that the two things are quite different. [1/3 definitions]
courtyard A courtyard is an open space surrounded by one large building. A courtyard might have trees, gardens, and benches, or it might be quite simple and plain. Modern buildings such as hospitals, hotels, and big apartment buildings sometimes have a courtyard, and large ancient buildings sometimes had a courtyard too.
cricket2 Cricket is an English game played outdoors with a ball and bat by two teams of eleven members each. The bat looks quite different from a baseball bat. A cricket bat is somewhat flat and it's wider than a baseball bat. The game is quite different too, although there is running, batting, and trying to catch the ball.
curry1 Curry is a type of food that is especially common in southern Asia, especially in India. Curry has a sauce made with many different spices, including chili pepper, and it's sometimes quite hot to the taste.
decent If something is decent, it's pretty good. You can't really complain about it. It might not be the best in the world, but it's quite acceptable. [1/3 definitions]
elegant If something is elegant, it is designed in a tasteful and beautiful way using materials that are high in quality. An elegant thing seems fancy, but it may not have a lot of decoration. The style is very attractive, and often it is quite expensive.
especially If your lunch is especially good today, it means that your lunch is better than usual, even if your lunch is always quite good. If you are especially happy today, you are even happier than usual. Maybe it's your birthday! [1/3 definitions]
experienced If someone is experienced as an actor, they have done quite a lot of work as an actor. Because this person has done this amount of work, they know more about the job than people who are new to acting. They can often avoid mistakes and do their job better. If someone is experienced in anything, it means they have done it before and they know it pretty well. Bosses usually like to hire experienced workers.