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fetch |
to go after and bring back |
John ask Paul to go out to the car and fetch his briefcase. |
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prototype |
an early or original example upon which later example are based |
The first Mc Donald's restaurants was a prototype of thousands that are now everywhere. |
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abound |
very numerous |
Mosquitoes abound in the summertime. |
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zeal |
showing great enthusiasm or devotion to a goal |
Hal ate his burger and fries with zeal. |
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quack |
one who pretends knowledge or skill that they do not posses |
Watch out for medical quack who pretend they cure incurable diseases. |
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shamble |
a scene or condition of disorder of destruction |
The fighting soldiers left the town in shamble. |
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inept |
awkward or clumsy ,lacking ability or competence |
The actors seemed bored and gave an inept performance of the play. |
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literate |
having the ability to read or write |
Switzerland is one of the most literate nations in the world .practically every Swiss citizens can read and write. |
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splice |
to join or unite together |
The electrician spliced the two wires. |
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embark |
to go aboard some mean of transportation |
The ship was scheduled to embark at noon. |
