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v. to assign a definite thing or part to a certain person.
I was allotted 30 minutes to do my homework. |
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v. To impose on or to dupe by flattering language.
I cajoled my parents into getting a new car by telling them how great they would look in it. |
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n. object of ridicule or laughing stock.
He became a derision after tripping over his own feet. |
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v. To escape or avoid.
I eluded the police in my BMW. |
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n. Discontented person
He is malcontent when it comes to the Iraq war. |
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n. Universal power
His god represents omnipotence and there is no other god but his. |
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n. cure all, universal cure
Chicken soup is a panacea for all that ails you. |
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v. Violently excited or agitated
He was seething with anger after seeing his car had been keyed. |
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Adj. Showing arrogant superiority
The state police have supercilious attitude towards the Schodack Police. |
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n. a prolonged rant
When we shook the soda out the machine, Mr. Horan went on a tirade. |
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