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goobernoun

/ˈɡuːbə/ /ˈɡubəɹ/

The language of Georgia, a country in Eastern Europe.

"My grandmother, who grew up in Georgia, spoke fluent goober. "

neutralnoun

/ˈnjuːtɹəl/ /ˈnuːtɹəl/

A nonaligned state, or a member of such a state.

"Switzerland is a neutral in international conflicts. "

trust territorynoun

/ˈtrʌst ˌtɛrɪˌtɔri/ /ˈtrʌst ˌtɛrəˌtɔri/

A territory placed under the administration of a state by the United Nations

"After World War II, several Pacific islands became a trust territory administered by the United States under the supervision of the United Nations. "

islesnoun

/aɪlz/

A (small) island, compare with islet.

"The small fishing isles off the coast are popular for weekend getaways. "

exoticadjective

/ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/ /ɪɡˈzɑtɪk/

Foreign, especially in an exciting way.

"an exotic appearance"

coexistedverb

/ˌkoʊɪɡˈzɪstɪd/ /ˌkoʊɛɡˈzɪstɪd/

(of two or more things, people, concepts, etc.) To exist contemporaneously or in the same area.

"For centuries, the indigenous cultures and the early settlers coexisted in the same territory, sometimes peacefully and sometimes not. "

quakesnoun

/kweɪks/

An earthquake, a trembling of the ground with force.

"California is plagued by quakes; there are a few minor ones almost every month."

foreign affairsnoun

/ˈfɔːrən əˈfeərz/ /ˈfɑːrən əˈferz/

Matters or news occurring abroad.

"Our teacher assigned a report on current events in foreign affairs, focusing on the recent election in another country. "

epidemicnoun

/ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/

A widespread disease that affects many individuals in a population.

"The flu was an epidemic at the school last month, causing many students to miss classes. "

stillnoun

/stɪl/

A resident of the Falkland Islands.

"My uncle, a Falkland Islands still, visited us this summer. "

ariarynoun

/ˌɑːriˈɑːri/ /ˌæriˈæri/

The currency of Madagascar.

""When I visited Madagascar, I had to exchange my dollars for ariary to buy souvenirs." "

walinoun

/ˈwɑːliː/

A provincial governor in certain Islamic countries.

"The wali of the province announced new initiatives to improve local schools. "

twinverb

/twɪn/

(usually in the passive) To join, unite; to form links between (now especially of two places in different countries).

"Coventry twinned with Dresden as an act of peace and reconciliation, both cities having been heavily bombed during the war."

wondersnoun

/ˈwʌndəz/ /ˈwʌndɚz/

Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel.

"Wonders of the World seem to come in sevens."

autumnnoun

/ˈɔːtəm/ /ˈɔtəm/

Traditionally the third of the four seasons, when deciduous trees lose their leaves; typically regarded as being from September 24 to December 22 in parts of the Northern Hemisphere, and the months of March, April and May in the Southern Hemisphere.

"Autumn is a beautiful time of year for taking walks in the park. "

leinoun

/leɪ/

The unit of currency of Romania, equal to one hundred bani.

"I need to exchange my dollars for lei when I arrive in Romania. "

quarantinesnoun

/ˈkwɔːrəntiːnz/ /ˈkwɒrəntiːnz/

Such official detention of a ship at or off port due to suspicion that it may be carrying a contagious disease aboard.

"Due to a suspected outbreak of measles, the city quarantines of incoming ships were strictly enforced. "

ecumenicaladjective

/ˌiːk.jʊˈmɛ.nɪ.kəl/ /ˌɛk.jʊˈmɛ.nɪ.kəl/

Pertaining to the universal Church, representing the entire Christian world; interdenominational; sometimes by extension, interreligious.

"Our town's annual Thanksgiving service is an ecumenical gathering, with participation from the Catholic, Methodist, and Baptist churches. "

kelpernoun

/ˈkɛlpər/

A Falkland Islander, native to the Falkland Islands.

"Maria, a proud kelper, spoke passionately about the history of the Falkland Islands at the school assembly. "

tropicsnoun

/ˈtrɑpɪks/ /ˈtroʊpɪks/

The region of the Earth centred on the equator and lying between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn and characterized by a hot climate.

"Many exotic fruits like mangoes and pineapples grow well in the tropics. "