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Coerce |
To force some one to do st I was coerced into doing it or to do it I was under coercion |
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Distort |
Usualy media distort the truth |
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To juxtapose |
To juxtapose A between ot with B To put things or people together In the exhibition, abstract paintings are juxtaposed with shocking photographs |
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Interdict |
an official order from a court that orders you not to do something To stop st from reaching its place -They are trying to get an interdict to stop construction of the road The navy is responsible for the interdiction of illegal ships |
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Subtly (adv) |
in a way that is not very noticeable or obvious
-Not very subtly, he raised the subject of money -Sheʼs been dropping subtle hints about what sheʼd like as a present |
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To confide |
She confided all her secrets to her best friend. |
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Quarrel |
to have a quarrel with one He had drunk too much and was ready to pick a fight /quarrel with anyone who crossed his path. |
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To reciprocate |
reciprocate something (with something) -Her passion for him was not reciprocated. - They wanted to reciprocate the kindness that had been shown to them. -reciprocity n |
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Berate |
To say insulting thung ir criticize angirly She berated herself for being a bad mother |
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Berate |
To say insulting thung ir criticize angirly She berated herself for being a bad mother |
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Contemptuous |
Showing no respect The erudite person showed a contemptuous behaviour towards my family |
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Contemptuous |
Showing no respect The erudite person showed a contemptuous behaviour towards my family |
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Wrench [n,v] |
This sad movie was full of heart-wrenching scenes She fell and wrenched her ankle |
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Cheerleader |
She is popular at school because she is in the cheerleader team |
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Vindictive |
Sheʼs nothing but a jealous, vindictive, old woman.(showing grudge) |
