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(v.) to correct a moral wrongdoing
Example: The criminal justice system aims to redress wrongdoings by placing criminals in jail |
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(n) storage cellars
Example: Deviously, Montressor lured Fortunato down into the depths of his family’s vaults to commit a murderous deed. |
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(adv) randomly selected
Example: Tickets were promiscuously selected during the raffle drawing. |
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(v) to tie or chain
Example: After successfully luring Fortunato into the depths of the vaults, Montressor fettered him to the wall. |
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(n) a wall built for defense
Example: The rampart prevented the intruders from entering the castle. |
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(v) to prevent; (adj) made impossible in advance; prevented
Example: After Hurricane Katrina, every step should be taken to preclude the risk of disaster. |
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(n) freedom from punishment
Example: The criminal received impunity when he was pardoned by the governor. |
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(n) punishment
Example: The victims of violent crimes often seek retribution by prosecuting their attackers to the fullest extent of the law. |
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(v) to take advantage of
Example: My aunt only stayed one night because she did not want to impose on us. |
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(v) to try
Example: In the future, I am going to endeavor to learn how to speak Italian. |
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(adj) stubborn
Example: The obstinate juror refused to change her mind about the trial’s verdict. |
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(n) series
Example: “I’m very nervous,” Brandon commented. “I have three midterms in succession on Thursday.” |
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