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closure

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bringing something to an end

-After years of not knowing what happened to her missing brother, receiving news of his fate finally brought her a sense of closure

-he company announced the closure of its unprofitable branch, leading to job losses but allowing them to focus on core operations

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Disclosure

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Disclosure refers to the act of revealing or making known information that was previously unknown or kept secret. It’s about bringing something into the open.

-public companies are required to make full financial disclosures to their investors every quarter.
-During the court case, new evidence came to light through the disclosure of previously sealed documents

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cult

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a religious group, often living together, whose beliefs are considered extreme or strange by many people:

-Their son ran away from home and joined a religious cult
-The new documentary explored the origins and eventual downfall of a notorious cult that brainwashed its followers and led them to financial ruin

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cosy

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comfortable and pleasant, especially (of a building) because of being small and warm:

-nice and cosy This room is nice and cosy in the winter.
-cosy little He showed me into a cosy little room.

دنج - گرم و صمیمی - راحت - دلپذیر

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premiere

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A “premiere” is the very first public showing or performance of something

-The cast and crew walked the red carpet at the highly anticipated premiere of the new blockbuster film

-he theater company spent months rehearsing for the premiere of their original play next month.

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restraint

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“Restraint” refers to the act of holding back, controlling, or limiting something or someone. It can also mean the ability to control one’s own impulses, emotions, or actions.

-Despite his anger, he showed remarkable restraint and did not lash out at his opponent.

-The police used physical restraint to subdue the agitated suspect.

-The government advised restraint in spending during the economic downturn

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Impaling

/ɪmˈpeɪl/

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“Impaling” means piercing or transfixing someone or something with a sharp object, typically a stake or spear. It implies a forceful and often violent act of penetration.

-In ancient times, impaling prisoners was a brutal form of execution
-The hiker was badly injured after falling and impaling his leg on a broken tree branch.

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imply

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When something implies something else, it’s like giving a clue. It doesn’t say it outright, but it lets you figure out the unstated meaning. For example, if someone’s frowning, it implies they’re unhappy, even if they don’t say “I’m unhappy.”

-Her silence during the argument implied that she agreed with the decision, even though she didn’t say anything.

-he sudden drop in temperature implies that snow is on its way.

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notorious

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famous for something bad:

-one of Mexico’s most notorious criminals
-The company is notorious for paying its bills late.

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