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1. gem (n.) [dʒem]
a jewel (= precious stone), especially when cut into a particular regular shape
EX: This yacht is really a gem.
2. rib (n.) [rɪb]
a bone that curves round from your back to your chest
EX: My son broke a rib when he fell off a ladder.
3. stab (v.) [stæb]
to injure someone with a sharp pointed object such as a knife
EX: He was jailed for fifteen years for stabbing his wife to death.
4. devil (n.) [ˈdev.əl]
an evil being, often represented in human form but with a tail and horns
EX: Her aunt said that she was possessed by devils.
5. prudent (adj.) [ˈpruː.dənt]
avoiding risks and uncertainties; careful
EX: It's always prudent to read a contract properly before signing it.
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