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abstract
conceptual,theoretical;obscure A character in a book may stand for an abstract idea such as kindness. |
having to do with an idea or quality rather than an object; hard to understand with little kindness to real people
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ally
to associate,combine,a partner,associate. |
to unite or join for a special purpose.
Parents may ally themselves with teachers to tutor students who need extra help. |
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appoint
to designate,assign,elect. |
It is the responsibility of the mayor to appoint a police chief.
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attentive
observant,alert,considerate,courteous. |
paying attention;thoughtful and polite.
When you write a composition, you should be attentive to spelling and punctuation. |
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bonus
an addition,reward,benefit,gift,prize something extra or beyond what is owed or expected. |
Many companies give their employees a bonus at the end of the year.
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carefree
untroubled,light hearted |
without troubles worries or responsibilities.
Summer vacation is usually a carefree time. |
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courtesy
care,concern,regard,politeness,thoughtfulness. |
polite,thoughtful,or considerate behavior;a polite act;a favour.
Customers appreciate being treated with courtesy. |
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manufacture
to assemble,construct,build,produce,to invent,concoct. |
to make something,especially using machinery ,to make up.
I had to manufacture an excuse. |
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mistrust
doubt,uncertainty,suspicion,to question,disbelieve. |
a lack of confidence.
Some people have a deep mistrust of politicians. |
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noticeable
observable,visible,obvious,evident. |
easy to see;likely to be observed ;worthy of attention.
We saw a noticeable improvement in their play. |
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overthrow
to remove,bring down,topple,destroy ruin,collapse |
an act of brining down;defeat.
The people celebrated the overthrow of the heartless king. |
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peculiar
special,particular,bizarre,unusual,strange,distinctive,unique |
not like the normal or usual;odd or curious;belonging to a particular group;,person,place,or thing
Everyone is talking about the peculiar weather this year. |
