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1. feign (v.) [feɪn]
to pretend to feel something, usually an emotion
EX: You know how everyone feigns surprise when you tell them how old you are.
2. mishap (n.) [ˈmɪs.hæp]
bad luck, or an unlucky event or accident
EX: The parade was very well organised and passed without mishap.
3. cascade (n.) [kæsˈkeɪd]
a small waterfall, often one of a group
a large amount of something which hangs down
EX: A cascade of golden hair fell down his back.
4. ratio (n.) [ˈreɪ.ʃi.əʊ]
the relationship between two groups or amounts, which expresses how much bigger one is than the other
EX: The ratio of men to women at the conference was ten to one/10:1.
5. bounty (n.) [ˈbaʊn.ti]
a sum of money paid as a reward
EX: A bounty of $10 000 has been offered for the capture of his murderer.
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