Camping

Camping (Noun)
Syllable division: camp-ing
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈkæm.pɪŋ/ US: /ˈkæm.pɪŋ/

Audio Pronunciation of the word Camping

Meaning: When you stay in a tent or caravan (outside, normally next to a river/in a forest) instead of a hotel room when on holiday.
Example:
> I used to love camping as a child!
> Let's go camping this weekend.
> When was the last time you went camping?
> They go camping at the lake every Spring.

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Campsite full of people camping in tents and caravans, etc.

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Betrayal

Betrayal (Noun)
Syllable division: be·​tray·​al
How to pronounce: US/UK: /bɪˈtreɪ.əl/

Audio Pronunciation of the word Betrayal

Meaning: When you are not loyal towards someone who trusts you.
Example:
> Her husband betrayed her after 5 years of marriage.
> You should never betray your best friend.
> He felt a sense of betrayal when his girlfriend stood him up.
> Her entire speech was a betrayal of her feelings.

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Boyfriend betraying his girlfriend by holding another woman's hand

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Dance

Dance (Verb)
Syllable division: dance
How to pronounce: UK: /dɑːns/ US: /dæns/

Audio Pronunciation of the word Dance

Meaning: Moving your entire body to the beat of music in a certain way.
Example:
> It is time for their first dance as a married couple.
> I think that I want to learn how to dance the Salsa!
> Who were you dancing with at the party this weekend?
> They are excited to take part in next week's dancing competition.

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Young couple dancing in their kitchen

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Giant

Giant
Syllable division: gi·​ant 
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/ US: /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/

Audio Pronunciation of the word Giant

Giant as a Noun
#1 Meaning: A figure of imagination that is very tall, strong and mean.
Example:
> The little girl did not want to go to bed after watching the story, because she was afraid of the giant in the story.
> He gladly played the part of the giant in the school play

#2 Meaning: A person/organization that is extremely successful.
Example:
> He is trying to work his way up at work to become a retail giant.
> Two global industrial giants are looking to collaborate at the end of the year.

Giant as an Adjective
Meaning: When something is very large
Example:
> She bought a giant sweatshirt for the winter.
> They decided to build a giant swimming pool for the community.

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Aerial view of a boat above a giant whale

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Deforestation

Deforestation (Noun)
Syllable division: de-for-est-a-tion
How to pronounce: UK: /diːˌfɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən/  US: /diːˌfɔːr.əˈsteɪ.ʃən/

Audio Pronunciation of the word Deforestation

Meaning: When people cut down trees in a forest or large area/ When people destroy trees in a forest or large area.
Example:
> Deforestation is becoming a bigger issue every year.
> Do you think that deforestation should be allowed or not?
> Deforestation should be fined by the government.

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Aerial view of pine tree deforestation

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