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minimum
Noun
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The minimum is the lowest number, size, amount, etc. that exists, that is allowed, or that is possible.
Try to keep drinking to a minimum at school.
A minimum of three workers is needed to do the job.
energy
Noun
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Energy is the ability to do work: move, give off heat, give off light, etc.
Unlike coal or oil, atomic energy production creates little air pollution.
Higher electricity prices should help promote energy efficiency.
The amount of energy in 100g or 100ml of food is much higher for foods with a lot of sugar.
She's all full of energy and she can't sit still.
This problem has taken up most of her time and energy for over a year.
loss
Noun
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A loss happens when something goes where people can't find it. People don't know where the thing is or they don't have it any more.
The loss of my keys means I can't go into my house today.
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Loss is when someone's loved one dies. When someone dies, they are no longer with you.
I loss both of my grandparents from old age.
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A loss (shown as L) is charged to the pitcher of the losing team.
turn
Verb
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To face a different direction
The car turned the corner and went north.
Walk down the street and turn left at the lights.
The dancers turned round and around.
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If something turns a certain way, it becomes that way.
The sky turned dark and cloudy.
The game turned into a fight.