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confer (v)
Franklin leant over and conferred with his attorneys. He had casually conferred on me the freedom of the neighborhood. |
- to discuss something with other people, so that everyone can express their opinions and decide on something
-to officially give someone a title [+on/upon] |
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casual (adj)
a casual manner (clothes) His eyes were angry, though he sounded casual She had a casual attitude to life. casual labor |
-relaxed and not worried, or seeming not to care about something
-not formal or not for a formal situation. -employed as a temporary worker or working for only a short period of time |
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literary (adj)
a literary prize a literary style of writing a literary woman |
-relating to literature
-typical of the style of writing used in literature -liking literature very much. |
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solemn (adj)
a solemn expression a solemn vow/word/ceremony |
-very serious and not happy
-solemn promise is one that is made very seriously and with no intention of breaking it |
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editorial (n)
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-a piece of writing in a newspaper that gives the editor's opinion about something, rather than reporting facts.
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well-rounded (adj)
well-rounded graduates She has a well-rounded background in management. |
-a well-rounded person has a range of interests and skills and a variety of experience
-well-rounded education or experience of life is complete and varied. -a woman who is wll-rounded has a pleasantly curve. |
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epigram (n)
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-a short sentence that expresses and idea in a clever or amusing way.
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contour (n)
the contours of the hills the contours of her face contour line |
-the shape of the outer edges of something such as an area of land or someone's body
-contour line on a map that shows points that are of equal heights above sea level |
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courtesy (n)
It's a matter of common courtesy to acknowledge letters He didn't even have the courtesy to call and say he couldn't come |
-polite behaviour and respect for other people
-something you do or say to be polite |
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domesticated (adj)
Ray's very domesticated and even likes baking cakes. |
-someone who is domesticated enjoys spending time at home and doing work in the home.
-domesticated animals are able to work for people and live with them as pets. |
