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shed |
1/to get rid of something you do not need or wan
Psychotherapy helped him to shed some of his insecurity/inhibitions.I'm going on a diet to see if I can shed (=become thinner by losing) a few pounds.
2/ To produce tears, light, blood, etc
She shed a few tears at her daughter'swedding.So much blood has been shed (= so manypeople have been badly hurt or killed) in thiswar.
Shed light on..
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predicament |
a difficult or an unpleasant situation, especially one where it is difficult to know what to do |
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surged |
. to move quickly and with force in a particular direction. Generally to Increase suddenly and forcefully |
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Frazzled |
tired and easily annoyed. |
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Famine |
a lack of food during a long period of time in a region
a severe famine
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