Definition of shame, extra, close, mail, alcohol, beat, normal, extend, take, custom

Definition of shame (noun)
the feeling a person gets when he knows he has done wrong

Examples of shame
It's a shame that some of our politicians think they can behave like this.

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Definition of extra (adjective)
more than normal, expected or necessary

Examples of extra
If I want to go on holiday this year I'll need some extra money so I can take my new girl friend with me.

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Definition of close (adjective)
near to

Examples of close
I was pretty close to winning the race but then I got overtaken by another driver.

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Definition of mail (noun)
letters, papers and other things sent through an official system, such as a post office

Examples of mail
I didn't get my mail yet.

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Definition of alcohol (noun)
a strong, colorless liquid, usually made from grain, used as a drug or in industrial products

Examples of alcohol
If you drink too much alcohol you will lose the control over your body.

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Definition of beat (verb)
to hit again and again; to have victory over something or somebody

Examples of beat
In a football match every team wants to beat the other.

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Definition of normal (noun)
the usual condition, amount or form

Examples of normal
What is your normal rate for this type of service?

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Definition of extend (verb)
to stretch out in area or length; to continue for a longer time

Examples of extend
It's a great accomplishment if a company extends a new contract.

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Definition of take (verb)
to put a hand or hands around something and hold it, often to move it to another place; to carry something; to seize; to capture; to begin to be in control

Examples of take
The president takes office tomorrow.

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Definition of custom (noun)
a long-established belief or activity of a people

Examples of custom
If you visit a foreign country it's always a good idea to get acquainted with their customs beforehand.

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