#2 News English

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1.balance (noun)
 A state where things are of equal weight or force.
  • Examples：She had to hold onto the railings to keep her balance.

2.cruelty (noun)
Cruel behaviour or a cruel action.
  • Examples：The farmer was accused of cruelty to animals.

3.confident (adjective)
Feeling or showing confidence in oneself; self-assured.
  • Examples：They don't sound confident about the future of the industry.

4.eager (adjective)
Wanting very much to do or have something, especially something interesting or enjoyable.

  • Examples： Sam was eager to get home and play with his new toy.


 5.guarantee (noun / verb)
A promise that something will be done or will happen, especially a written promise by a company to repair or change a product that develops a fault within a particular period of time.
  • Examples：The system costs £99.95 including shipping and handling and a twelve-month guarantee.

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