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accept
ac cept |
v 1) to take what is offered 2) to agree to
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I will accept the gift from Jake.
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border
bor der |
n. 1) A line that marks off one country from another 2) an edge a strip around something.
v. to be all around, on the edge of; to put a strip around something |
The border of the country was well guarded.
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burden
bur den |
n. anything carried that is too heavy; something that weighs on one's mind
v. to put a heavy load on someone or something. |
The baby, Captive, was a burden for her Indian captures.
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carriage
car riage |
n. 1)A vehicle with wheels 2) the way a person stands or walks; posture
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The bride and groom rode away in a carriage.
The bride had a beautiful walk and carriage. |
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hue
hue |
n. a color; a shade of a color
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The hue of the room was blue.
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mild
mild |
adj. gentle; not harsh or severe; not strong
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The priest gave very mild penances.
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mutter
mut ter |
v. to speak in a low voice, especially to oneself; to compain in a low voice.
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Marc muttered about school.
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nil
nil |
n. adj. nothing; zero
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The toys were free. They cost nil.
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obstinate
ob sti nate |
adj. refusing to change one's mind; stubborn
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The father was obstinate when the son asked him to shorten his timeout.
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scorch
scorch |
v. to burn slightly
adj. scorching - very hot and dry |
The sun was scorching in the Sahara.
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snip
snip |
v. to cut with a quick stroke as with scissors or shears
n. a cut made in such a way; a piece cut off in such a way |
I snipped the paper into a figure.
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summit
sum mit |
n. the highest point; the top
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Jake climbed to the summit of the mountain.
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vow
vow |
v. to promise seriously
n. a solemn promise |
The nun made vow to Christ and His Church.
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