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To admit to something
Out aunt hates to admit an error. She will never concede that she might be wrong. |
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Tending to resist change; favoring traditional values and views.
Lauren's conservative relatives were shocked when she broke with tradition and wore a rose-colored wedding gown/ |
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Totally different; opposite; conflicting
Clair's father insists that she share his views. He doesn't let her express an opinion contrary to his. |
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To openly condemn; express disapproval of.
When Eugene said he saw me steal from another student's locker, I denounced him as a liar. |
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To prevent or discourage.
No one is sure how much the threat of capital punishment deter murder. |
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To reveal; make known
When I applied for financial aid, I had to disclose my family's annual income . But it embarrassed me to reveal this information. |
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Someone blamed for the mistakes of others.
Several girls put due into their high school swimming pool. In need of a scapegoat, they blamed another student who knew nothing about the prank. |
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Lacking depth or meaning; shallow
My teacher said my essay on divorce was superficial because I didn't go into the subject in detail. |
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To keep something going; continue; maintain
An opera singer can sustain a high note for a long period of time. |
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A change from one activity, condition, or location to another
Mark's parents were amazed at how easily he made the transition from full-time student to full-time employee. |
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