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benefit
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v. To help or be helpful to; to be useful to.
n. 1. Something that is useful or helpful, that does good, sometimes as part of a job contract. 2. An event held to raise money for a cause. |
That preschool program benefits young children.
One of the benefits of my exercise program is that I sleep better. The library's benefit raised enough money for a new children's room. |
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complete
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adj. 1. Having no missing parts; whole. 2. Finished.
v. To finish. |
She bought a complete set of woodworking tools at a yard sale.
The new wing on the high school is now complete. Schubert did not complete his eighth symphony, so it's nicknamed "The Unfinished." |
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develop
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v. 1. To go through a process of growth. 2. To bring or come into being.3. To apply chemicals to photographic film to bring out the picture.
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Running regularly develops strong leg muscles.
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dismay
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v. To cause feelings of fear, worry, or surprise.
n. A sudden loss of courage because of fear or worry. |
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ease
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n. A state of being comfortable--without worry, pain, or trouble.
v. To make less worried, pained, or troubled. |
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hail
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n. Small lumps of frozen rain.
v. 1. To fall as frozen rain. 2. To greet or welcome, usually with admiration. |
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lack
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v. To be without.
n. A shortage. |
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master
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adj. Chief; main.
v. To become skilled at. |
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patriot
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n. One who loves, supports, and is loyal to his or her country.
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patriotic
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adj. Having or showing love of one's country.
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patriotism
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n. Love of one's country.
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project
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n. A plan or idea for doing something.
v. 1. To stick out. 2. To cause an image to be shown on a screen. |
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recommend
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v. 1. To make a statement of praise. 2. To give advice; to suggest.
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remark
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v. To say; to make a comment.
n. Something said; a comment. |
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remarkable
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adj. Deserving of being noticed; unusual.
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represent
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v. 1. To stand for or in place of. 2. To act in place of.
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sufficient
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adj. Enough to fill a need.
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utter
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v. To make sounds with the voice; to speak.
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