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agreement (noun)
to agree, bin in harmony (verb)
The labor union reached an accord with the management.
The Nobel Committee accord the Peace Prize to the the Red Cross. |
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an exchange in trade (noun)
to exchange goods (verb)
By definition, barter does not involve the exchange of money.
We should not allow ourselves to barter away our freedoms. |
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short, rudely brief (adj.)
Tour guides are trained to give complete answers to questions, not curt responses. |
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to think out/plan/figure out (verb)
The advertising agency devised clever TV commericials to promote the new car. |
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skillful in the use of hands/body; clever (adj.)
The dexterous movements of those master chefs took years of practice. |
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to occupy the complete attention (verb)
The exciting new film engrossed every member of the audience. |
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to put a burden on, impose (verb)
such a restriction (noun)
Reaching your goals will entail hard work.
By tradition, an entail requires that our family home must pass to the eldest child. |
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a kind of wesel (noun)
to search/hunt out, to torment (verb)
Ferrets were once used to chase away rabbits.
No matter how long it takes, we'll keep asking questions until we ferret out the true story. |
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to become used to (verb)
During the energy crisis, Americans had to habituate themselves to lower indoor temperatures. |
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about to happen, hanging over in a menacing way (adj.)
You will have not reason to worry about your impending final exams if you study. |
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pleasing in appearance/personality; attractive (adj.)
A group of very personable teens volunteered to help senior citizens with daily chores. |
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to regret, be sorry for (verb)
a feeling of regret (noun)
It is only natural to rue mistakes and missed opportunities.
My heart was filled with rue when I realized how poorly I behaved. |
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to make fun of; to show contempt (verb)
People once scoffed at the idea of personal computers. |
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a change from one state/condition to another (noun)
The country is undergoing a period of political transition. |
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fear, fright, trembling (noun)
Even veteran actors experience trepidation just before going on stage. |
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to blame, scold, find fault with (verb)
The police officer upbraided the driver for blocking the crosswalk. |
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actual, true, real (adjective)
Those dusty old boxes in the attic contained the veritable treasure of rare books. |
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to annoy, anger; to confuse, baffle
You should try not to allow petty annoyances to vex you so much. |
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strength, energy, liveliness, the power to endure/survive (noun)
To win a marathon, a runner must have patience, speed and vitality.
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subject to odd ideas; playful; unpredictable (adjective)
The whimsical characters and imaginative story of Peter Pan never fails to amuse me. |
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