1. EAVESDROPPING
October 2010

2. Alvaro B. B.: nature: /'neɪtʃə(r)/
Main Entry:
nature
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
type, kind
Synonyms:
anatomy, category, character,description, style, variety, way

3. Alvaro B. B.: environment: /ɪn'vaɪrənmənt /
Definition:surroundings, atmosphere
Synonyms:
ambiance, background,circumstances, climate, conditions, context,domain, element, encompassment,habitat, hood, jungle*, locale, woods, neighborhood, purlieus,scene, scenery, setting, situation, status,stomping ground, surroundings, terrain, territory.
Notes:
environment  emerged linked with nature, not human, not cultural;surroundings; ecology  emerged as a scientific effort to connect  organisms; environment is the area in which something exists or lives, habitat  is a the place or type ofplace where a person or thing is most likely to befound
exists or lives; 

4. Alvaro B. B.: fire resistant: /'faɪə(r) rɪ'zɪstənt/
adjective 1 
fire-retardant, fire-resistant, fire-resisting, fire-resistive
difficult to burn

5. My personal computer has three years guarantee.
Alvaro B. B.: guarantee: /'gærən'ti:/
My personal computer has three years guarantee.
Alvaro B. B.: eyebrow:  ['aɪbraʊ]

6. Ernesto: slim: /slɪm/
Main Entry:
slim
Part of Speech:
Verb, adjective
Definition:
Lose weight small in quantity; "
Synonyms:
diet, reduce, slenderize
Antonyms:
gain

7. Ernesto: proud : /praʊd/
Main Entry:
arrogant
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
having exaggerated self-opinion
Synonyms:
audacious, autocratic, biggety,bossy, cheeky, cold-shoulder, domineering, high-handed, imperious, insolent,overbearing, pompous, presumptuous,pretentious, self-important,smarty, superior,  vain.
Antonyms:
humble, meek, servile, unconceited

8. Ernesto: waste of time:
The devotion of time to a useless activity.
Recreational vehicle:
/rekri'eɪʃn̩əl   'vi:əkəl/

9. Ernesto
WHILE: /hwaɪl/ (in time) 

10. Ernesto pot: Main Entry: pot Part of Speech: noun Definition:
container, cauldron
Synonyms:
basin, bowl, bucket, can,  cup, jar, jug, kettle, mug, pan, pitcher,receptacle, saucepan, tankard, urn, vessel

11. bet Ernesto Part of Speech: verb Definition: take a chance on winning
Synonyms:
challenge, cut the cards, dare, defy, endanger,face, flip the coin, game, lay money on, play,put, risk, shoot the moon, speculate, tempt fortune, trust to luck, 
Antonyms:
be careful, design, ensure, guard, insure, plan,safeguard

12. waive Ernesto Main Entry: waive Part of Speech: verb Definition:
give up; let go
Synonyms:
abandon, allow, cede, defer, dispense with,  hand over,hold off, hold up, leave, neglect, postpone,prorogue,  reserve,set aside, surrender, suspend, turn over,ld
Antonyms:
claim

13. Meadow Sandra Main Entry: meadow Part of Speech: noun Definition:
grassy field
Synonyms:
bottoms, carpet, grassland,  prairie, rug, steppe,veldt

14. Change your mind!!
shrubs
/ʃrʌb/
variety
/və'raɪəti/
 /kə'mi:liən/

15. Fur 
/fɜ:r /
rodent /'rəʊdn̩t/