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assertion
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N. Something declared or stated positively.
My assertion that i was the fastest man on the earth triggerd people to challenge me. |
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exertion
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N. the use of power and strength.
Basketball practice requires so much exertion that i am tired afterwards. |
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dissertation
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A formal or long paper, written for a degree.
I wrote a dissertation to get into medical school. |
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disconcert
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v. to upset and confuse
Obama becoming president disconcerted many republicans |
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certitude
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n. Certainty
I expressed certitude that i got a good grade on my test |
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ascertain
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V. to discover find out
It was difficult to ascertain who the murder was with the lack of evidence |
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annex
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v. to attach oneself, take over
US annexed puerto rico. |
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nexus
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N. the core or center
The nexus of the computer was the hardrive |
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liaison
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n. intermediary, go- between
I was gonna be the laison for the school press |
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obligatory
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adj. expected or required
It is obligatory that you study for all test |
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ligature
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n. binding or joining
A ligature connected he two pieces together. |
