Term

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averse to

dislike

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word of the day
having a clear dislike of (something)
she is not averse to taking chances.
phrase

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advocate

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word of the day
a person who argues for or supports a cause or policy
noun
a birth control advocate

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downplay

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newspaper
to make (something) seem smaller or less important ▪ She downplayed [=played down] her role in the research. ▪ Athletes often downplay their injuries.
verb

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infusion

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newspaper
the addition of something (such as money) that is needed or helpful ▪ The company has received an infusion of cash/capital/funds. = There has been an infusion of cash/capital/funds into the company.
noun

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pro·lif·er·ate

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textbook
to increase in number or amount quickly ▪ New problems have proliferated in recent months. [=many new problems have occurred in recent months]
verb

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tingle
tingling toes

Back 6

ad.
to have a feeling like the feeling of many small sharp points pressing into your skin ▪ My arm/leg was numb and tingling.
verb

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circumvent

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text
to avoid being stopped by (something, such as a law or rule) : We circumvented the problem by using a different program. ▪ He found a way to circumvent the law.
verb

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address

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text
to deal with (a matter, issue, problem, etc.) We're all curious about how the mayor plans to address the issue.
verb

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swerve

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newspaper
to change direction suddenly especially to avoid hitting someone or something ▪ The car swerved [=turned] sharply to avoid hitting the deer. ▪ He lost control of the car and swerved toward a tree.
verb

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concentric

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textbook
having the same center. concentric circles
adj.

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insane

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text
go insane : to become mentally ill : to go crazy ▪ She went insane and started thinking that everyone was trying to kill her.
adj.

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reflection

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text
an image that is seen in a mirror or on a shiny surface ▪ She was looking at her reflection in the mirror. ▪ He saw the reflections of the clouds on the lake.
noun