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Abet
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is to help someone do something, usually something wrong.
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Fend
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look after and provide for oneself, without any help from others
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exotic
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Something so unusual that it must be from some unfamiliar place is exotic
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Pang
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A pang is a sharp jab or an intense hurt that comes on suddenly.
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exceptional
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Generally, exceptional is a compliment––"the concert wasexceptional" means it was better than what could have been expected.
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excerpt
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nstead of sharing all 147 lines of your favorite poem in class, you might want to read an excerpt, that is, just a part of the verses, so no one dozes off.
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excruciating
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Something that’s really intense or painful is excruciating.
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exemplify
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be a typical example of, represent, be representative of,symbolize |
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elite
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a select part of a group that is superior to the rest in terms of ability or qualities."the elite of Britain's armed forces" |
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overt
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done or shown openly |
