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Groups of buildings

barracks

noun

a group of buildings where members of the armed forces live and work

block

noun

a building that is part of a larger building or group of buildings

centre

noun

a building or group of buildings where people go to do a particular activity

complex

noun

a group of buildings together, or a building that has several parts

development

noun

a group of buildings that have been built together on a piece of land

huddle

noun

a group of buildings that are built close to each other

vocal fry

a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence

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dray

a type of cart pulled by a horse and used in the past for carrying barrels of beer

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conflict mineral

a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons

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