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tentative |
1. Not certain or fixed; provisional:a tentative conclusion 2. Done without confidence; hesitant:he eventually tried a few tentative steps round his hospital room |
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speculation |
1. The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence: there has been widespread speculation that he plans to quit 2. Investment in stocks, property, etc. in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss: he was a millionaire from speculations on the stock market |
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prompted |
1. Cause someone to take a course of action: curiosity prompted him to look inside |
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revenue |
1. Income, especially when of an organization and of a substantial nature:traders have lost £10,000 in revenue since the traffic scheme was implemented |
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rumination
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To engage in contemplation
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cursive
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Written with the characters joined
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fence
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1. a barrier, railing, or other upright structure, typically of wood or wire, enclosing an area of ground to mark a boundary, control access, or prevent escape.
2. a guard or guide on a plane, saw, or other tool. 3. informal a person who deals in stolen goods. |
