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Slander |
V& n Make false and damaging statement about someone. Ex. She regarded his comment as a slander on her good reputation. Her statement was not meant to slander anybody – it's just descriptive. Do some research before you engage in slander. |
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Downplay |
to make something seem less important or less bad than it really is. Understate Ex. The government has been trying to downplay the crisis. |
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Digress |
to move away from the main subject you are writing or talking about and to write or talk about something else But I digress. To get back to what I was saying, this poem reflects the poet's love of nature and his religious beliefs. The lecturer temporarily digressed from her subject to deal with a related theory. |
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Obscure |
V. to prevent something from being seen or heard:Two new skyscrapers had sprung up, obscuring the view from her window. The sun was obscured by clouds. |
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Skim |
read (something) quickly so as to note only the important points. He skimmed the report. |
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Start off |
To begin a series of steps, as in a recipe. Example: Start off by mixing together the vanilla and two eggs. |
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Spill |
cause or allow (liquid) to flow over the edge of its container, especially unintentionally. "you'll spill that tea if you're not careful" Spill, spilt, spilt |
