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besiege. ( verb).
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means: to surround a place, especially with an army, to prevent people or supplies getting in or out.
The town had been besieged for two months but still resisted the aggressors. |
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compress. (noun).
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means: a thick soft piece of cloth which is pressed to a part of a person's body to stop bleeding or to reduce pain or swelling.
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denounce. (verb).
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means: to criticize something or someone strongly and publicly.
the Assembly denounced the use of violence. |
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dispatch. (verb).
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means: to send something, especially goods or a message, somewhere.
the mayor dispatched 150 police officers to restore order. |
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douse. (verb).
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means: to make something or someone wet by throwing a lot of liquid over them.
he doused the car with gasoline and set it on fire. |
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expressly. (adverb).
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means: in a way that is clear.
I expressly told you to be home by midnight. |
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famished. (adjective).
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means: extremely hungry.
Have some dinner with us - you must be famished! |
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forsake. (verb).
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means: to leave someone forever, especially when they need you.
Do not forsake me! |
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gainful. (adjective).
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means: providing money or something else that is useful.
Many graduates tell of months spent in search of gainful employment. |
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inept. (adjective).
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means: not skilled or effective.
He was always rather inept at sport. He was criticized for his inept handling of the situation. |