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nimble
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agile
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You need nimble fingers for that job.
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appealing
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attractive or interesting |
Working abroad is appealing to many people.
Through his speeches, the candidate appealed to the voters. |
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appeal |
1- a quality that makes somebody/something attractive or interesting 2- an urgent and deeply felt request for money, help or information, especially one made by a charity or by the police |
1- The Beatles have never really lost their appeal. 2- to launch a TV appeal for donations |
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frail
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(especially of an old person) physically weak and thin
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The frail wings of the newborn bird could not lift it off the ground.
One of the frailties of human beings is laziness. |
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conform
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adapt
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Yon must conform to the rules or leave the club.
She has always been a conformist. |
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arbitrary
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haphazard
not seeming to be based on a reason |
He makes unpredictable, arbitrary decisions.
The teacher arbitrarily decided to give the class a test. |
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assert
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declare
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The government asserted its control over the banking system.
The company president is an assertive individual. |
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astounding
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So surprising that it is difficult to believe |
The scientists made an astounding discovery.
The fans were astounded by their team's success. |
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astute
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Very clever and quick at seeing what to do in a particular situation |
He was an astute worker, finishing in half the time it took the others to finish.
They astutely determined that there would be no chance to finish on time. |
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deceptively
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in a way that appears to be something that it is not |
Appearances can often be deceptive.
A deceptive advertisement. |
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elicit
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(from somebody) (formal) to get information or a reaction from somebody, often with difficulty |
A lawyer will elicit all the facts necessary to prove her case.
I could elicit no response from him. |
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petition
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appeal
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Canada petitioned the United Nations to consider its case.
The student's petition was denied. |
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relinquish
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to give up control; abdicate
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*They had relinquished all hope that she was alive. |
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resilient
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strong enough to recover from difficulty or disease; tenacious
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She has a resilient personality and will soon feel better.
The doctor was surprised by his patient's resilience. |
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tempt
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(tempt somebody into something) (tempt somebody to do something) |
The idea of getting rich quickly tempted him to invest his life savings.
Desserts are more tempting when one is on a diet. |
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baffle
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puzzle
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The causes of many harmful diseases have baffled doctors for centuries.
That was a baffling question. |
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bear
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yield
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He can't bear to be laughed at Although stock prices declined, losses have been bearable for most investors. |
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obstruct
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block
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You can't park here, you're obstructing my driveway.
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intrigue
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Fascinate
To make somebody very interested and want to know more about something |
He was intrigued by the acclaim that he received.
You've really intrigued me—tell me more! |
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shed
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discard/ drop
o get rid of something that is no longer wanted |
The factory is shedding a large number of jobs.
The experiments shed no new information on the cause of the disease. |
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coarse
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rough
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Sandpaper is an extremely coarse material.
Wool clothing has certain coarseness in texture. |
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appropriate
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proper
an appropriate response/measure/method |
It is not appropriate to cheat on tests.
She was dressed appropriately in a suit for the job interview. |
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constantly
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continually
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Philosophy constantly questions the nature of human existence.
The speed of light is constant at 186,000 miles a second. |
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convenient
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practical
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The student union is convenient to the physical sciences building.
For the convenience of the student body, the library is located in a central location. |
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distort
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deform
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Newspapers are often guilty of distorting the truth.
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prosperous
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thriving
rich and successful Prosper: to develop in a successful way; to be successful, especially in making money |
In the early 1900s, San Francisco was a prosperous city.
Bacteria prosper under the proper conditions. |
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purposefully
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Deliberately: She's been deliberately ignoring him all day.
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The course syllabus was designed purposefully to be easy to follow.
He was authorized to spend the money for business purposes. |
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crack
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Fracture: Old people's bones are more prone to fracture.
(prone to: likely to do something bad) |
Cracks in the ice allowed for fishing.
The wall cracked due to poor construction. |
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creep
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to move or develop slowly, quietly and carefully to grow along the ground or up walls |
Some mistakes are beginning to creep into his work.
Ivy is a creeping variety of plant. |
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crush
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grind: to grind coffee/corn
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The machine crushes corn to produce corn meal.
Passage of the legislation was a crushing blow to the president's program. |
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flaw
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defect
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There is a flaw in his theory.
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settle
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to make a place your permanent home
to put an end to an argument or a disagreement |
People arriving from the south settled in California.
The lawyers settled their differences and came to an agreement. |
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dim
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Not bright |
The light was too dim for studying.
The stars dimly lit the evening sky. |
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drab
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colorless
without interest |
A cold drab office. The drabness of the desert made driving less interesting. |
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elaborate
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complex
very complicated and detailed; carefully prepared and organized to explain or describe something in a more detailed way |
She had prepared a very elaborate meal. His elaboration of the issue was quite thorough. |
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hazardous
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dangerous
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Handling flammable liquids is hazardous.
There are many hazards involved with starting a business. |
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minuscule (minute, minitia)
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tiny: a tiny baby
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The sale of the building had a minuscule effect on the profits of the corporation.
Some leaves are covered with minute hairs. |
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prime
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1- Main; most important; basic: My prime concern is to protect my property. 3- the time in your life when you are strongest or most successful |
The directors primed the actors before the performance.
he was ready and primed for action. He was barely 30 and in the prime of (his) life. |
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rudimentary
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dealing with only the most basic matters or ideas
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He has a rudimentary knowledge of computers.
The most rudimentary forms of life. |
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superficial
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Not deep Shallow: (of a person, an idea, a comment, etc.) not showing serious thought, feelings, etc. about something- This shows how shallow their commitment to the environment really is. |
A superficial analysis
A superficial injury |
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amenity
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convenience
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She had all the amenities of home when she went camping.
One expects many amenities at a five-star hotel. |
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disperse
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to cause to move in many different directions; circulate
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The crowd dispersed quickly.
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encircle
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surround: Police surrounded the building.
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The players encircled their coach after winning the big game.
The encircled celebrity actually became afraid of her fans. |
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erratic
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no regular pattern in thinking or movement; changeable without reason; inconsistent
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The artist's paintings have an erratic qualify, some being excellent, and others
mediocre. The unstable chemical reacted erratically. |
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pier
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dock
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The submarine arrived at the pier on time.
The goods were unloaded onto the pier. |
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prevalent
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commonplace
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Comfortable trade winds are prevalent in the Caribbean islands.
There is a prevalence of disease where poor sanitation conditions exist. |
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release
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free
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A new movie was just released.
The release of the records was expected today. |
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burgeon
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grow at a fast pace; thrive
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The burgeoning population of major cities is creating a demand for more services.
His talent as a pianist burgeoned at the age of 14. |
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conspicuously
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attracting attention; noticeably
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His name was conspicuously absent from the list of winners.
I felt very conspicuous in my new car. |
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endorse
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support
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The union endorsed the new contract.
The president's endorsement of the project guaranteed its funding. |
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erode
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to wear away, disappear slowly; deteriorate
to gradually destroy the surface of something through the action of wind, rain, etc.; |
The rocks have eroded away over time.
Her confidence has been slowly eroded by repeated failures. |
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evaporate
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disappear |
The chances of the two sides reaching an agreement have evaporated.
The evaporation of the funds was unexplainable. Her confidence had now completely evaporated. |
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recover
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retrieve: The dog retrieved the ball from the water.
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The NASA team was unable to recover the space capsule.
The recovered objects had not been damaged. |
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reportedly
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Rumored: It is widely rumoured that she is considering a divorce.
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The students reportedly sent a representative, but she has not arrived yet.
The reported tornado has not been confirmed. |
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Suffer
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Endure: The pain was almost too great to endure.
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The old man suffers from loss of memory.
Many families experience the suffering of difficult economic times. |
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dignitary
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a very important or famous person, usually associated with a high position in government; notable
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Every dignitary in Washington was invited to the wedding.
All of the high ranking dignitaries attended the economic summit. |
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elude
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to escape in a tricky way; evade
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The criminal has eluded the police for months.
Success has been elusive for the team. |
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exhaust
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deplete: to reduce something by a large amount-Food supplies were severely depleted
2- study a subject until there is nothing else to say about it |
They exhausted their energy in 10 minutes.
The exhaustive report was acclaimed by everyone. |
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extensive
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comprehensive
covering a large area; great in amount |
The extensive snowfall caused problems throughout the city.
The professor extended a warm welcome to the new student. |
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Facet
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element or component; aspect
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The proposal had many beneficial facets.
It was a multi faceted problem that challenged the entire student body. |
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inaccessible
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remote: isolated- a remote beach
distant: in the remote past/future |
The summit of the mountain was inaccessible.
The dignitary's inaccessibility frustrated the reporter. |
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ample
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more than enough; sufficient
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There is ample evidence that the young man was speeding when the accident
occurred. She was amply paid for the work she completed. |
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arid
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dry
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Nothing grows in these arid region.
The valley on the leeward side of the mountain was extremely arid. |
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avert |
avoid: She could not avoid letting her feelings show |
Talks are taking place in an attempt to avert a strike.
She averted her eyes from the terrible scene in front of her. |
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defy
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resist
to refuse to obey or show respect for somebody in authority to be impossible or almost impossible to believe, explain, describe, etc. |
The protesters continued to defy a court injunction.
Hundreds of people today defied the ban on political gatherings. |
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enact
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Legislate
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Congress enacted the legislation during its last session.
The enactment of the laws was in the hands of the Senate. |
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even
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regular, smooth; in equal parts; Equitable
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Children do not learn at an even pace.
The profits were divided evenly among the investors. Our scores are now even. |
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feign
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simulate
to pretend that you have a particular feeling or that you are ill/sick, tired, etc. |
‘Who cares?’ said Alex, feigning indifference.
‘A present for me?’ she asked with feigned surprise. She feigned sleep to avoid having to answer. |
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fertile
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Rich
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The delta areas of rivers are known for their fertile soil.
Fertilizers are used on crops to increase yields. |
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indiscriminate
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arbitrary
without thought about what the result may be, especially when it causes people to be harmed |
The indiscriminate arrangement of the products made the store confusing.
The book's chapters seem to be organized indiscriminately. |
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spacious
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expansive
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The hotel rooms are spacious and comfortable.
White walls can give a feeling of spaciousness. |
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withstand
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survive
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She cannot withstand the pressures of her job.
The old building withstood the terrible storm. |
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durable
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sturdy= robust
a sturdy table |
Durable plastics.
Negotiations for a durable peace The durability of tires is a key factor in determining their quality. |
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favor
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to prefer; support
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My parents always favoured my older brother.
Can I ask a favour? Could you do me a favour and pick up Sam from school today? The suggestion to close the road has found favour with (= been supported by) local people. |
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attain |
to succeed in getting something, usually after a lot of effort |
attain(a)degree/standard/level/proficiency/mastery
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halt
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stop
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Bus service to the city was halted due to poor road conditions.
The supervisor put a halt to the tardiness of the employees. |
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harbor
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shelter
harbour somebody to hide and protect somebody who is hiding from the police to keep feelings or thoughts, especially negative ones, in your mind for a long time |
They harbored the political refugee in their home.
To harbour thoughts of revenge |
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perilous
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Dangerous
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It is perilous to exceed the speed limit.
There are ample perils in the sport of mountain climbing. |
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convey
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communicate
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The manager of the store conveyed his displeasure directly to the workers.
He was able to convey his message to the audience with ease. |
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encompass
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include
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Her plan of the study encompasses every aspect of computer science.
The course encompasses all the literature of the nineteenth century. |
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expansion
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growth
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Expansion occurs when matter is heated.
The laboratory is expanding its capacity to produce computer chips. |
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heighten
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intensify
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A very successful interview can heighten a candidate's chances to get a job.
Tension has heightened after the recent bomb attack. |
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inadvertently
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Unintentionally; Carelessly
We had inadvertently left without paying the bill. |
The reporters had inadvertently failed to include the name of one of the dignitaries.
His inadvertent calculation caused him to derive the wrong answer. |
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infancy
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beginning
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Infantile jokes. The new theory is in its infancy and will be thoroughly tested by its critics.Certain head injuries can cause infantile behavior. |
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miraculously
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astonishingly
wonder: It’s a miracle (that) nobody was killed in the crash. *The car is a miracle of engineering. |
Miraculously, he was unharmed after being hit by lightning.
Given the extent of her injuries, it is almost a miracle that she is still alive. |
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systematically
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methodically
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The plan was developed systematically by a team of experts.
Systematic changes in foreign policy have been proposed. |
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unlikely
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doubtful
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Rain is unlikely during the summer.
It is unlikely that he will want to attend the conference. |
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Unwarranted
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without good reason or cause; inappropriate; unjustified
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His negative reaction was unwarranted.
The motorist felt that the ticket for the infraction was unwarranted. They condemned the new law as an unwarranted intrusion into people’s private lives. |
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zenith
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the highest point; apex
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He reached the zenith of his profession at a very young age.
The publication of the book represented the zenith of his career. |
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Yield |
yield something to produce or provide something, for example a profit, |
The research has yielded useful information. |
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Derive |
to come or develop from something |
The word ‘politics’ is derived from a Greek word meaning ‘city’. Children derive great pleasure from sport. |