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Anticipate an'ti'ci'pate
v-1.To look forward to;to expect 2.To be aware of and provide before hand |
We anticipated having a good time at the party.
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Bankrupt bank'rupt
adj-1.Unable to pay one's debts and freed by law from doing so 2.Left without any worth or value v-To leave without worth or value |
His extravagances bankrupt him.
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Breif breef
adj-Short;not long lasting v-To give a short explanation or set of instructions to n-A statement,giving the main points in a case,for use in a court of law |
An assistant breifed the mayor before the debate.
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Brisk brisk'
adj-1.Quick;active 2.Stimulating;refreshing |
The runners kept a brisk pace at the start of the race.
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Budget bu'jet
n-A plan for spending money during a certain period v-To plan the use of carefully |
A part-time job may affect your schoolwork unless you budget your time.
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Compete com'peete
v-To try to win against others Competition,n-1.The act of trying to win against others 2.A contest Competitor,n-One who competes against others |
Five studebts competed for 1st prize.
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Complicate com'pli'cate
v-To make difficult Complicated,adj-Not easy or simple;having many different parts |
An extra guest may complicate the seating for a formal dinner.
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Effect e'ffect
v-To make happen n-A result Effective,adj-1.Bringign about the desired result 2.In operation;active 3.Making a strong and favorable impression |
Gargling with salt and water is an effective treament for a minor sore throat.
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Err err
Erroneous er'ro'knee'us v-To be wrong or to do wrong Error,n-A mistake Erroneous,adj-Mistaken;wrong |
The facts are correct,but the conclusion is erroneous.
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Factor fac'ter
n-Something that contributes to a result |
Paying attention and studying diligently are two factors in getting good grades.
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Fad fad
n-Something that is very popular for a short time the forgotten |
Ankle braclets were fad one summer.
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Gripe gripe
v-1.To complain 2.To annoy or irritate n-A complaint |
Children always gripe about getting up early.
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Knack nack
n-A spacial talent or skill;ability to do something easily |
My mother has a knack for making friends wherever she goes.
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Leisure lee'shure
n-Free time not taken up with work Leisurely,adj-Slow;relaxed |
The cuople strolled at a leisurely pace throught the park.
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Unique u'neek
adj-The only one of it's kind |
The platypus,a mammal that lays eggs,is unique among animals.
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