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Definition of aggressor
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person or nation that initiates hostilities or makes an unprovoked attack; assailant; invader
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In World War II, Japan was the aggressor; its surprise attack on Pearl Harbor started the conflict in the Pacific.
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Definition of altitude
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height; elevation; high position; eminence
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Mount Washington, which rises to an altitude of 6,288 feet, is the highest peak in the White Mountains.
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Definition of calamity
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great misfortune; catastrophe; disaster
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The assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr. were national calamities.
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Definition of congregate
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come together into a crowd; assemble; gather
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Some homeowners near the school do not like students to congregate on their property.
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Definition of convene
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meet in a group for a specific purpose
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The board of directors will convene next Tuesday to elect a new corporation president.
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Definition of cordiality
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friendliness; warmth of regard; amiability
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Pam's parents greeted me with cordiality and made me feel like an old friend of the family.
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Definition of crony
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close companion; intimate friend; chum; associate
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Some students socialize only with their cronies and rarely try to make new friends.
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Definition of deliberately
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1. in a carefully thought out manner; purposely; intentionally
2. in an unhurried manner; slowly |
Ruchi deliberately wore a vest backwards with pink polka dots and yellow stripes because she worked at a circus.
The chef measured out the ingredients deliberately, wanting the amounts to be in her honor. |
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Definition of dispense
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1. deal out; distribute
2. (followed by the preposition with) do without, get along without; forgo |
Some charitable organizations dispense food to the needy.
When our club has a guest speaker, we dispense with the reading of the minutes to save time. |
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Definition of dubious
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doubtful; uncertain; questionable
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There i no doubt about my feeling better, but it is dubious that I can be back at school by tomorrow.
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Definition of extremity
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very end; utmost limit; border
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Key West is at the southern extremity of Florida.
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Definition of forecast
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predict; foretell; prophesy; prognosticate
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The price of oranges has gone up again, as you forecasted.
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Definition of hibernate
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spend the winter in a dormant or inactive state, as some animals do
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When animals hibernate, their heart rate drops sharply and their body temperature decreases.
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Definition of host
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1. large number; multitude; throng; crowd; flock
2. person who receives or entertains a guest or guests at home or elsewhere (Note also: hostess-a woman who serves as a host) |
The merchant had expected a host of costumers, but only a few appeared.
Dad treats his guest with the utmost cordiality; he is an excellent host. |
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Definition of intimidate
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frighten; influence by fear; cow; overawe; coerce
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A few spectators were intimidated by the lion's roar, but most were not frightened.
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Definition of preface
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introduction (to a book or speech); foreword; prologue; preamble; exordium
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Begin by reading the preface; it will help you to get the most out of the rest of the book.
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Definition of recoil
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draw back because of fear or disgust; shrink; wince; flinch
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Marie recoiled at the thought of singing in the amateur show, but she went through with it because she had promised to participate.
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Definition of reflection
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1. thought, especially careful thought; cogitation; deliberation
2. blame; discredit; aspersion; slur |
When a question is complicated, don't give the first answer that comes to mind. Take time for reflection.
Yesterday's defeat was no relection on our players; they did their very best. |
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Definition of relinquish
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give up; abandon; let go; release; surrender; cede
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When an elderly man entered the crowded bus, one of the students relinquished her seat to him.
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Definition of tolerate
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endure; bear; put up with; accept; permit
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Very young children will cry when rebuked; they cannot tolerate criticism.
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