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Ambivalence
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a) The simultaneous existence of conflictin feelins or thoughts.
b) Uncertainty or indecisiveness as to what course to follow. "A lot of canadians are ambivalent." I feel a lot of ambivalence for Britain. |
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Avail
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Use, benefit, or advantage. To be of use or advantage to; help.
Our efforts to help the flood victims were of no avail." (useless, no help) |
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Equivalent
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a) Equal in quantity, force, meaning, or value.
b) having similar or identical functions or effects. "the time it took Don to prepare and bake the wedding cake was equivalent to the time it took him to decorate it." |
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Evaluation
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a) The act of judging the value or worth of.
b) The result of evaluting; a judgement or appraisal. "The evaluation of the antiques set minimum prices for the auction." EVALUATE; EVALUATIVE |
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Evince
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a) To show or exhibit, as an emotion.
b) To demonstrate clearly or convincingly; make evident. "The judges evinced surprise at the young gymnast's outstanding performance." |
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Invalid
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a) Being without foundation or force in fact, truth, or law; not in effect; worthless.
b) Falsely based or reasoned; faulty; unjustified: invalid conclusion. "Since the contract was not signed by the deadline, the agreement is invalid." INVALIDATE; INVALIDLY |
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Invaluable
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a) Of inestimable use or help; indispensable.
b)having great value; priceless. (extremely valuable) "The poster that you gave Denise has been an invaluable source of inspiration for her. |
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Prevail
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a) To be greater in strenth or influence; triumph.
b)To be or become effective. c) to be most common or frequent;be predominant. "After ten years of battle, the Greeks prevailed agains the Trojans." PREVAILING |
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Valedictory
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Bidding farewell. A fairwell adress
"Gwen's valedictory comments to the staff were particularly sad because she would not be present to witness the completion of the project" VALEDICTORIAN |
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Vanquish
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a) To defeat in a battle, conflict, or competition.
b) To overcome or subdue, as an emotion; suppress. "Seth has vanquished all of his wresting opponents this season. "The U.S vanquished Japan, resulting in the death of millions of innocent civilians." AMBIVALENCE |
