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v
to stick fast to follow closely |
adhere
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Most players adhere to the rules of good behavior, when off the court.
Glue is used to adhere two things together. |
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to force into or push through to see into to move emotionally |
penetrate
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The nail penetrated my sneaker and I yelled in band class when it happened.
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adj.
looking dangerous, uninviting or stern. frightening |
forbidding
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The weather is forbidding. It may rain and cancel the game.
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v.
to suggest favorably to advise |
recommend
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May I recommend the lobster for dinner?
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n.
a planned military movement a skillful or clever move v. to conduct oneself or move something skillfully. |
maneuver
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When I jump my skateboard from the ground to the rail, I have to maneuver my board so I don't fall off.
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n.
the science of employing military forces. method for reaching a goal |
tactics
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The football players discussed the tactics, or strategies that they will use in their next game.
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n
the lesser part or smaller number. a subgroup smaller than or different from the community as a whole. |
minority
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The minority of people in the room were 20 girls. The rest were boys...50 of them.
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n.
one who shares with others in some activity. one who takes part. |
participants
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The participants all helped with the decorations at the school dance.
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n.
a person who opposes a competitor |
opponents
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I must beat my apponent and win the game.
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v.
to give up under pressure. to let or allow another. to produce or return a profit. n. the amount produced. |
yield
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The car crashed into mom's car because it did NOT yield to traffic.
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