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01/06/2016

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Concede
Definition
To admit something.

Our aunt hates to admit an error. She will never concede that she might be wrong.
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Conservative
Definition
Tending to resist change, favoring traditional values and views.

Laurns conservative relatives were shocked when she broke with tradition and wore a rose-colored wedding gown.
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contrary
Definition
Totally different, opposite, conflicting.

Claries father insists that she share his views. He doesn't allow her to express an opinion contrary to his.
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Denounce
Definition
To openly condemn, express disapproval of.

When Eugene said he saw me steal from another students locker, I denounced him as a liar.
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Deter
Definition
To prevent or discourage.

No one is sure how much the threat of capital punishment deters murder.
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Disclose
Definition
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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Scapegoat
Definition
Someone blamed for the mistake of others.

Because the manager wanted a scapegoat for his own mistake, he fired an innocent employee.
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Superficial
Definition
Lacking depth or meaning,shallow.

My teacher said my essay on divorce was too superficial because I didn't go into the subject in detail.
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Sustain
Definition
To keep something going, continue, maintain.

An opera singer can sustain a high note for a long period of time.
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Transition
Definition
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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