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blini (n) small pancake
Example
In Russia blini is typically served with sour cream and caviar or smoked salmon.
borscht (n) a hot or cold beet soup, often served with sour cream
Example
Do you know the recipe for borscht?
chaotic (adj) completely disordered or disorganized; in a state of utter confusion
Example
The children searched for their parents in the chaotic aftermath of the war.
Synonym
out of joint
Antonym
orderly, systematic
Word Family
chaotically 
chopstick (n) one of a pair of thin sticks used for eating, especially in Asian countries
Example
Chopsticks are most commonly made of bamboo.
currency (n) the money that is used in a country
Example
The dollar is the basic unit of U.S. currency.
Synonym
cash, money
destination (n) the place to which a person is going or goods or baggage are sent
Example
After a five-hour flight, the tourists reached their destination.
glimpse (n) a quick look
Example
I caught a glimpse of him before he vanished in the crowd.
Synonym
glance, sight
halfway (adv) to or at the middle point between two ends or conditions
Example
We are halfway towards our goal.
kangaroo (n) a large Australian mammal with short front legs which moves by jumping
Example
Female kangaroos have a pouch called a marsupium in which they carry their babies.
koala bear (n) an Australian animal which lives in trees and looks like a small bear with grey fur
Example
The koala bear was hunted almost to extinction in the early 20th century.
majestic (adj) having majesty; grand; splendid; noble
Example
The Taj Mahal is a majestic building.
Synonym
grand, mighty, noble, splendid
Antonym
modest
Word Family
majestically 
mild (adj) describes weather that is not very cold or not as cold as usual
Example
We had a mild winter.
Synonym
gentle, soft, temperate
Antonym
fierce, intense, severe
Word Family
mildly, mildness
Moscow (n) the capital city of Russia
Example
Moscow is situated on the Moskva River in Russia.
necklace (n) jewelry worn around the neck
Example
A necklace can be made of beads, precious stones, metals, or other materials.
peak (n) the top part of a mountain that rises to a point, or such a mountain itself
Example
You need special equipment to climb to the mountain peak.
Synonym
crest, summit
polite (adj) showing good manners or being thoughtful of others; courteous
Example
She didn't like the food that was served to her, but she ate it to be polite.
Synonym
courteous, well-behaved, well-mannered
Antonym
impolite, rude
Word Family
politely, politeness
reserve (n) an area of public land set aside for a particular purpose
Example
Hunting is not allowed in the wildlife reserve.
Synonym
preserve
reverse (v) to turn or to move in an opposite direction
Example
Mom reversed the car into the road.
Synonym
flip, invert, turn
Antonym
advance
sayonara (n) (Japanese) good-bye; farewell
Example
"Sayonara" is the only Japanese word I know.
Synonym
adieu
seaweed (n) a kind of alga that grows in salt water
Example
The high iodine content of seaweed can produce iodine toxicity if large amounts of seaweed are consumed.
sour cream (n) a thick cream that has been soured by lactic acid, similar to yoghurt
Example
Sour cream is a traditional topping for baked potatoes.
squeeze (v) to press into a small or crowded space
Example
We squeezed into the elevator.
Synonym
cram, jam
Word Family
squeezer
sushi (n) a Japanese dish consisting of cold rice wrapped, especially in seaweed, around raw fish or vegetables
Example
Did you know that Sushi was an early form of fast food?
uniform (n) a special suit of clothing worn by all members of a particular group
Example
All the kids in that school wear a uniform.
update (v) to provide with new or current information; bring up to date
Example
My computer updates automatically every Saturday evening.
Word Family
updater
wind (v) to follow or to have a bending or turning course
Example
The trail wound through the woods.
Synonym
bend, curve, zigzag
Word Family
winding
wrap (v) to cover by circling or folding something around
Example
She wrapped a bandage around her leg.
Synonym
cover, wind
Word Family
wrapping