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aegis
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N: shield; protection; sponsorship
Example: under the imperial aegis, Wild Mustang fought the bull. Jack and Jill held a concert held under the aegis of the parents' association. |
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amends
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N: Compensation for loss or injury
Example: I tried to make amends for the misunderstanding by sending her flowers. |
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conciliatory
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N: to win over, make friendly, reconcile
Example: She was still angry despite his CONCILIATORY words |
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conducive
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N: Tending to cause or bring about a result; tending to lead to a result
Example: The working conditions were not conducive |
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extricate
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N: To release from an entanglement or difficulty; disengage; to get out of a situation
Example: He had to be extricated from the vehicle after the accident |
