Book1 Flashcards
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Meaning of “dread”
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To fear greatly.
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Meaning of “trunk”
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The usually single, more or less upright part of a tree, between the roots and the branches
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Fine powder in general, fine flour <br></br><br></br>A fine granular substance produced in flowers.
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Meaning of “pollen”
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Meaning of “crocus”
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زعفران
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Meaning of “reward”
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Something one gets for having done well<br></br>The greatest <b>reward</b> of being a parent is to see your child make a wise decision.
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Meaning of “advocate”
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To speak in favour of something<br></br><br></br>Some environmentalists <b>advocate</b> removing large dams from the Colombia River.
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Meaning of “dam”
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<span>A structure placed across a flowing body of water to stop the flow or part of the flow, generally for purposes such as retaining</span>
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Meaning of “authority”
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The power to make decisions, to tell others what to do.<br></br><br></br>The governor has the <b>authority</b> to call the <b>legislature</b> together for emergency sessions.
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Meaning of “legislature”
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A governmental body with the power to make, amend and repeal laws.<br></br><br></br>The Islamic Consultative Assembly also called the Iranian Parliament or ICA, is the national <b>legislative</b> body of Iran.
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Meaning of “bitterly”
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Strongly with a lot of bad feelings<br></br><br></br>Senator Thomas <b>bitterly</b> opposed the movement to design a new state flag.
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Meaning of “candidate”
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Someone who wants to be chosen, especially in an election, for a position<br></br><br></br>In most U.S. elections, there are only two major-party <b>candidates</b> for president.
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Meaning of “abdominal”
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<div><span>Of or pertaining to the <b>abdomen</b>; ventral.</span></div>
<div><span><b>abdominal</b> muscles</span></div>
<div><span><b>abdominal</b> cavity</span></div>
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Meaning of “coalition”
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A group of several different groups or countries that are working together to achieve a certain goal.<br></br><br></br>Several local churches, mosques, synagogues, and temples formed a <b>coalition </b>to promote understanding among people of different religious.
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Meaning of “contest” as verb
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To challenge<br></br><br></br>Dave Roper, who narrowly lost the mayor’s race, <b>contested</b> the result, demanding a recount of the votes.<br></br><i><b>Usage</b> <b>tips</b> </i>The noun <i>contest </i>can mean <u>a game, especially one played for a prize</u>.<br></br><br></br>
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Meaning of “election”
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A process in which people choose officials<br></br><br></br>Because of problems with vote-counting four years ago, international observer monitored this year’s <b>election</b> to make sure it was fair.
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To bring into public office; to start formally<br></br><br></br>The U.S. president is elected in November but is not <b>…ed</b> until the following January.<br></br><br></br>An effort to bring service to farms and small towns was <b>…ed</b> with the Rural Electrification Act of 1936.
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Meaning of “inaugurate”
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Meaning of “policy”
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An approved way for approaching a certain kind of situation.<br></br><br></br>The <b>policy</b> said that government money could not be given to any private hospital.
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Meaning of “poll”
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To find out a small group’s opinion so that you can guess what a much larger group think<br></br><br></br>The newspaper <b>polled</b> 500 registered voters and found that only 27 percent were in favour of expanding the city zoo.
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Meaning of “hung”
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simple past tense and past participle of hang
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Meaning of “allegedly”
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According to what people say<br></br>The chief financial officer of the company <b>allegedly</b> took company money for his personal use.
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Meaning of “civil”
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Involving a dispute between two citizens, not a criminal charge<br></br><br></br>In a <b>civil</b> suit against his neighbor, Barney claimed that the neighbor’s dog had bitten him.<br></br><br></br><b>Usage tips </b>In a court context, civil almost <u>always </u>appears in one of the following phrases: <i>civil action, civil court, civil proceeding, and civil penalties.</i>
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Meaning of “convict”
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To decide that someone is guilty of a crime<br></br><br></br>Dean was <b>convicted</b> of <b>assault</b> after the jury saw a video of him <b>striking</b> another man
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Meaning of “assault”
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To attack, threaten or harass.<br></br><br></br><b>Parts</b> <b>of</b> <b>speech</b> <b>assail</b> v, <b>assailant</b> n
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Meaning of “strike”
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hit forcibly and deliberately with one’s hand or a weapon or other implement.<br></br>He raised his hand, as if to <b>strike</b> me
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to belong to or be a part of
Meaning of "pertaining"
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Meaning of "ventral"
Related to the abdomen or stomach.
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Meaning of "guilty"
Responsible for doing something bad
The jury found that the director was guilty of embezzlement.
The jury found that the director was guilty of embezzlement.
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Meaning of "deed"
An action or act; something that is done.
I have fulfilled my promise in word and in deed.
Good deed, bad deed
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Meaning of "embezzlement"
Theft or misappropriation of funds placed in one's trust or belonging to one's employer.
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Meaning of "fraudulent"
Dishonest; based on fraud or deception.
false, phony
false, phony
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Meaning of "offence"
A specific act that breaks a law
Convicted twice of reckless driving, Victor will lose his license if he commits another serious traffic offence.
Convicted twice of reckless driving, Victor will lose his license if he commits another serious traffic offence.
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Meaning of "peer"
(n) A person who is one's of social equal
In requiring judgment by "a jury of one's peer", U.S. law meant to protect lower-class defendant from the possibly biased judgment of upper-class jury.
(v) To make equal in rank.
In requiring judgment by "a jury of one's peer", U.S. law meant to protect lower-class defendant from the possibly biased judgment of upper-class jury.
(v) To make equal in rank.
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Meaning of "suspect"
Someone who, in the opinion of the police, might have committed a certain crime
The police were investigating the activities of five suspects in liquor l-store robbery.
The police were investigating the activities of five suspects in liquor l-store robbery.
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Meaning of "verdict"
A judgment in a court case
It took the jury only 30 minutes to reach a verdict of "guilty".
It took the jury only 30 minutes to reach a verdict of "guilty".
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Meaning of "witness"
To see something, especially a crime, happen.
After witnessing the car, Rodney called the police.
After witnessing the car, Rodney called the police.
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Meaning of "victim"
Anyone who is harmed by another.
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Meaning of "unanimous"
(of two or more people) fully in agreement.
The doctors were unanimous in their diagnoses
The doctors were unanimous in their diagnoses
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Meaning of "chase"
To pursue, to follow at speed.
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Ground (generally in front of or around a house) covered with grass kept closely mown.
An open space between woods.
An open space between woods.
Meaning of "lawn"
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Meaning of "mown"
Past participle of mow
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Meaning of "mow"
To cut down grass or crops.
He mowed the lawn every few weeks in the summer
He mowed the lawn every few weeks in the summer
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Meaning of "bushy"
Like a bush in having many widely spread branches.
the bushy tail of a squirrel
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Meaning and synonyms of "apprehend"
To capture
The police apprehended the rubbery suspect as he tried to get on a bus to Chicago.
Synonyms: seize, arrest, catch
The police apprehended the rubbery suspect as he tried to get on a bus to Chicago.
Synonyms: seize, arrest, catch
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To make sure of
The police failed to ... that the man the arrested was the Gregory Brown they were really looking for.
The police failed to ... that the man the arrested was the Gregory Brown they were really looking for.
Meaning of "ascertain"
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Meaning of "arrest"
seize (someone) with the authority of the law
The police have arrested a suspect in the murder inquiry.
The police have arrested a suspect in the murder inquiry.
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Meaning of "bureacratic"
Related to a large organization with a lot complicated procedures
Before I could speak with chief, I had to go through a bureaucratic runaround of identify checks and written requests unnecessarily complicated.
Before I could speak with chief, I had to go through a bureaucratic runaround of identify checks and written requests unnecessarily complicated.
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Meaning of "evidence"
Something that makes the truth of a statement seem more likely.
The most convincing evidence that Garner robbed the store was a videotape from surveillance cameras.
The most convincing evidence that Garner robbed the store was a videotape from surveillance cameras.
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Meaning of "surveillance"
A process of watching something or someone for a long time, usually because the person suspected of something
Police surveillance of one suspected car thief resulted in the arrest of a whole gang of carjacking.
Close observation of an individual or group
Police surveillance of one suspected car thief resulted in the arrest of a whole gang of carjacking.
Close observation of an individual or group
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Meaning of "implicate"
To suggest that someone was involved in a crime or other wrong behavior
No group claimed responsibility for the bombing, but the type of explosive used implicates the Heartland Freedom Miltia.
No group claimed responsibility for the bombing, but the type of explosive used implicates the Heartland Freedom Miltia.
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An investigation
The FBI launched an .... into the relationship between organized crime and the trucking company.
The FBI launched an .... into the relationship between organized crime and the trucking company.
Meaning of "inquiry"
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Meaning of "animous" or "animose"
(Latin) Resolute and full of vigor; vehement.
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Meaning of "intrusively"
In a way that brings an unwanted person or thing into someone else's affairs
The new consultant from company headquarters appears intrusively at meetings, staff parties, and other functions where he was not wanted.
The new consultant from company headquarters appears intrusively at meetings, staff parties, and other functions where he was not wanted.
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Meaning of "vigour"
Strength; efficacy
physical strength and good health.
I was 79, but still full of vigour and vitality
physical strength and good health.
I was 79, but still full of vigour and vitality
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Meaning of "animus"
A feeling of enmity
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Meaning of "divert"
To turn aside from a course.
The workers diverted the stream away from the road.
To distract.
Don't let him divert your attention; keep your eye on the ball.
The workers diverted the stream away from the road.
To distract.
Don't let him divert your attention; keep your eye on the ball.
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Meaning of "unnoticeably"
In an unnoticeable manner.
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Meaning of "noticeable"
Worthy of note; significant.
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Meaning of "Amendment"
An alteration or change for the better
(law) Correction of an error in a writ or process.
(law) Correction of an error in a writ or process.
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Meaning of "Constitution"
(government) The formal or informal system of primary principles and laws that regulates a government or other institutions.
(law) A legal document describing such a formal system.
(law) A legal document describing such a formal system.
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Meaning of "writ"
Noun: (law) A written order, issued by a court, ordering someone to do (or stop doing) something.
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Meaning of "libertarian"
One who advocates liberty, either generally or in relation to a specific issue.
civil libertarian
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Meaning of "intrude"
To thrust oneself in; to come or enter without invitation, permission, or welcome
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Meaning of "raid"
An attack or invasion for the purpose of making arrests, seizing property, or plundering
A police raid of a narcotics factory
A police raid of a narcotics factory
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Meaning of "enforcement"
The act of enforcing
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Meaning of "enforce"
To keep up, impose or bring into effect something, not necessarily by force
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Meaning of "assail"
To attack or criticized forcefully
With DNA evidence from the crime scene, the defense lawyer assailed the police for falsely arresting his client.
Parts of speech assault n, assailant n
With DNA evidence from the crime scene, the defense lawyer assailed the police for falsely arresting his client.
Parts of speech assault n, assailant n
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Meaning of "contrary"
Opposite
Contrary to the most studies, Dr. Ito's work shows the world's climate is not getting warmer
Contrary to the most studies, Dr. Ito's work shows the world's climate is not getting warmer
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Meaning of "hypothesize"
To make a guess, the correctness of which will eventually be investigated systematically.
Scientists hypothesize that planets capable of supporting life exist beyond our solar system, but they have not yet seen any.
Scientists hypothesize that planets capable of supporting life exist beyond our solar system, but they have not yet seen any.
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Meaning of "repeal"
To cancel, invalidate, annul.
to repeal a law
to repeal a law
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Meaning of "analyze"
To examine something by looking at its parts
Chemists analyzed the white powder and found it to be only a mixture of sugar and salt.
Chemists analyzed the white powder and found it to be only a mixture of sugar and salt.
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Meaning of "impair"
To make something less effective than usual
The snow impaired John's ability to hear anyone's footsteps.
Usage tips The object of impair is often [someone's] ability to.
The snow impaired John's ability to hear anyone's footsteps.
Usage tips The object of impair is often [someone's] ability to.
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Meaning of "inference"
A conclusion drawn from evidence
Inspector Dowd's inference that Ms. Miller was South African was based on her accent.
Parts of speech infer
Inspector Dowd's inference that Ms. Miller was South African was based on her accent.
Parts of speech infer
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Meaning of "objectively"
Based on unbiased standards, not on personal opinions
I don't like Mr. Rowan, but looking objectively at his sales numbers, I saw that he was a very valuable employee.
I don't like Mr. Rowan, but looking objectively at his sales numbers, I saw that he was a very valuable employee.
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Meaning of "annul"
To formally revoke the validity of.
the decision was annulled by the courts
the decision was annulled by the courts
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Meaning of "suspicious"
Believing that something is wrong
The neighbour's became suspicious of Jim when he bought a big new car and some fancy clothes.
Acting in a way that make people believe you have done something wrong
Jim's suspicious purchases made his neighbors think he might be getting money illegally.
The neighbour's became suspicious of Jim when he bought a big new car and some fancy clothes.
Acting in a way that make people believe you have done something wrong
Jim's suspicious purchases made his neighbors think he might be getting money illegally.
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Meaning of "tolerate"
To avoid getting upset about something
My math teacher tolerate a lot of talking in her class, but my history teacher tells us to be quiet.
My math teacher tolerate a lot of talking in her class, but my history teacher tells us to be quiet.
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Meaning of "versus" as preposition
Against
In the debate, it was pro-war senators versus antiwar senators.
Usage tips Versus is often abbreviated as vs. in sports contexts, or simply v. in legal contexts.
In the debate, it was pro-war senators versus antiwar senators.
Usage tips Versus is often abbreviated as vs. in sports contexts, or simply v. in legal contexts.
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Meaning of "impose"
To establish or apply by authority.
Congress imposed new tariffs.
to enforce
Congress imposed new tariffs.
to enforce
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Meaning of "revoke"
To cancel or invalidate by withdrawing or reversing
Your driver's license will be revoked.
Your driver's license will be revoked.
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Meaning of "squad"
A group of people organized for some common purpose, usually of about ten members.
A unit of tactical military personnel, or of police officers, usually of about ten members.
(cricket, soccer, rugby) A group of potential players from whom a starting team and substitutes are chosen.
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Meaning of "hill"
An elevated location smaller than a mountain.
The park is sheltered from the wind by a hill to the east.
The park is sheltered from the wind by a hill to the east.
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Meaning of "squash"
To beat or press into pulp or a flat mass; to crush.
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Meaning of "hysteria"
Behavior exhibiting excessive or uncontrollable emotion, such as fear or panic.
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Meaning of "imprint"
An impression; the mark left behind by printing something.
The day left an imprint in my mind.
The day left an imprint in my mind.
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Meaning of "hoax"
Anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick.
a humorous or malicious deception.
The evidence had been planted as part of an elaborate hoax
a humorous or malicious deception.
The evidence had been planted as part of an elaborate hoax
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Meaning of "busload"
The amount that can fit on a bus.
a group of people travelling in a bus.
They have two busloads of kids coming to the museum
a group of people travelling in a bus.
They have two busloads of kids coming to the museum
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Meaning of "flocking"
To congregate in or head towards a place in large numbers.
People flocked to the cinema to see the new film.
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Meaning of "congregate"
To come together; to assemble; to meet.
some 4,000 demonstrators had congregated at a border point
some 4,000 demonstrators had congregated at a border point
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Meaning of "bribery"
Giving money or other gifts to a government official or other person in authority in order to get special advantages
Bribery of police officers is common in countries where police salaries are very low.
Parts of speech bribe v, bribe n
Bribery of police officers is common in countries where police salaries are very low.
Parts of speech bribe v, bribe n
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Meaning of "cynically"
Disrespectfully; emphasizing the weakness of otherwise respected things
Employees of the Roadways Department ... referred to boss as "the banker" because he took so many bribes.
Employees of the Roadways Department ... referred to boss as "the banker" because he took so many bribes.
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Meaning of "bit"
a small piece, part, or quantity of something.
"give the duck a bit of bread"
"give the duck a bit of bread"
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Meaning of "piled"
place (things) one on top of the other.
"she piled all the groceries on the counter"
"she piled all the groceries on the counter"
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an untidy collection of objects placed haphazardly on top of each other.
"a ... of cardboard boxes"
"a ... of cardboard boxes"
Meaning of "heap"
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Meaning of "malicious"
Of, pertaining to, or as a result of malice or spite
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Meaning ans synonym of "malice"
Intention to harm or deprive in an illegal or immoral way. Desire to take pleasure in another's misfortune.
Synonym: evilness, ill will
Synonym: evilness, ill will
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Meaning and pronunciation of "haphazardly"
/ˌhæpˈhæz.əd.li/
in a random, chaotic, and incomplete manner.
in a random, chaotic, and incomplete manner.
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Meaning of "invoke", "revoke", and "provoke"
Invoke:
To call upon (a person, especially a god) for help, assistance or guidance.
Revoke: To cancel or invalidate by withdrawing or reversing
Provoke: To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.
To call upon (a person, especially a god) for help, assistance or guidance.
Revoke: To cancel or invalidate by withdrawing or reversing
Provoke: To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.
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Meaning of "erode"
To wear away and become smaller
People's respect for the government eroded as more officials were arrested for corruption.
Usage tips Erode can be intransitive (the beach eroded) or transitive (the wave eroded the beach)
(figuratively) To destroy gradually by an ongoing process.
to erode a person's trust
People's respect for the government eroded as more officials were arrested for corruption.
Usage tips Erode can be intransitive (the beach eroded) or transitive (the wave eroded the beach)
(figuratively) To destroy gradually by an ongoing process.
to erode a person's trust
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Meaning of "transitive"
(grammar, of a verb) Taking an object or objects.
Antonym: intransitive
The English verb "to notice" is a transitive verb, because we say things like "She noticed a problem".
Antonym: intransitive
The English verb "to notice" is a transitive verb, because we say things like "She noticed a problem".
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Meaning of "evade"
To get away from something that tries to catch you
The robbery suspects tried to evade the police by fleeing to Canada.
Parts of speech evasion n, evasive adj
The robbery suspects tried to evade the police by fleeing to Canada.
Parts of speech evasion n, evasive adj
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Meaning of "grotesque"
Extremely unattractive, in a way that catches a lot of attention
Spending $3.5 million to redecorate the governor's house is a grotesque misuse of public money.
Spending $3.5 million to redecorate the governor's house is a grotesque misuse of public money.
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Meaning of "misuse"
An incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something.
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Meaning of "integrity"
Personal honesty and Good character
We don't have a problem with our employees stealing from the store because we hire only people with a lot of integrity.
We don't have a problem with our employees stealing from the store because we hire only people with a lot of integrity.
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Meaning of "prevalent"
Common; easy to find because it exists in great amounts
Distrust of elected officials was prevalent in our country because many of them were friends with certain candidates.
Parts of speech prevail v, prevalence n
Distrust of elected officials was prevalent in our country because many of them were friends with certain candidates.
Parts of speech prevail v, prevalence n
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Meaning of "plunder"
(transitive) To pillage, take or destroy all the goods of, by force (as in war); to raid.
The mercenaries plundered the small town.
The shopkeeper was plundered of his possessions by the burglar.
The mercenaries plundered the small town.
The shopkeeper was plundered of his possessions by the burglar.
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Meaning of "reform"
To make big improvement
The new law was an attempt to reform the system of giving money to political candidates.
The new law was an attempt to reform the system of giving money to political candidates.
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Meaning of "scandal"
A case of wrongdoing that hurts someone's reputation
In the Watergate scandal, some of the president's top advisors were revealed to be criminals.
In the Watergate scandal, some of the president's top advisors were revealed to be criminals.
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Meaning of "lacy"
Made of lace or decorated with it.
lacy lingerie
lacy lingerie
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Meaning of "frill"
A strip of pleated material used as decoration or trim
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Meaning of "moan"
a long, low sound made by a person expressing physical or mental suffering or sexual pleasure.
"she gave a low moan of despair"
"she gave a low moan of despair"
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Meaning of "mercenary"
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army.
he had planned to seize power with the aid of a group of mercenaries
he had planned to seize power with the aid of a group of mercenaries
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Meaning of "pleat"
a double or multiple fold in a garment or other item made of cloth, held by stitching the top or side.
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Meaning of "garment"
A single item of clothing
He’s fussy about how a garment fits him.
He’s fussy about how a garment fits him.
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Meaning of "stitch"
a loop of thread or yarn resulting from a single pass or movement of the needle in sewing, knitting, or crocheting.
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Meaning of "trim"
Decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.
Paint the house white with blue trim.
To cut
He trimmed his beard before the interview.
Paint the house white with blue trim.
To cut
He trimmed his beard before the interview.
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Meaning of "yarn"
A twisted strand of fiber used for knitting or weaving.
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Meaning of "sew"
(transitive) To use a needle to pass thread repeatedly through (pieces of fabric) in order to join them together.
Balls were first made of grass or leaves held together by strings, and later of pieces of animal skin sewn together and stuffed with feathers or hay
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Meaning of "weave"
To form something by passing lengths or strands of material over and under one another.
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Meaning of "efficacy"
the ability to produce a desired or intended result.
There is little information on the efficacy of this treatment
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Meaning of "jumble"
(v transitive) to mix or confuse
(n) A mixture of unrelated things.
the books were in a chaotic jumble
A jumble of thoughts/ideas
(n) A mixture of unrelated things.
the books were in a chaotic jumble
A jumble of thoughts/ideas
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Meaning of "abduction"
Kidnapping
Pirates got many crew members by abduction, snatching unlucky citizens from seaport towns.
Pirates got many crew members by abduction, snatching unlucky citizens from seaport towns.
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Meaning of "snatch"
(transitive) To grasp and remove quickly.
- He snatched up the phone.
- She snatched the letter out of the secretary's hand.
- to snatch at a rope
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Meaning of "coerce"
To force; to put pressure on someone to do something
A criminal's confession is not usable in court if the police coerce him or her into giving it.
Parts of speech coercion n, coercive adj
A criminal's confession is not usable in court if the police coerce him or her into giving it.
Parts of speech coercion n, coercive adj
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Meaning of "detain"
To prevent someone, for a relatively short time, from going on thier way
The police detained at least 20 men for questioning, but charged none of them with crime.
Parts of speech detention n, detainee n
The police detained at least 20 men for questioning, but charged none of them with crime.
Parts of speech detention n, detainee n
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Meaning of "grasp"
To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
To understand
I have never been able to grasp the concept of infinity.
To understand
I have never been able to grasp the concept of infinity.
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Meaning of "deviant"
In a style that is not normal and is offensive to many
The artist based his reputation on creating deviant works of art that disgust most of the public
Usage tips Deviant always implies a bad opinion of someone or something
Parts of speech deviant v, deviation, deviate v
The artist based his reputation on creating deviant works of art that disgust most of the public
Usage tips Deviant always implies a bad opinion of someone or something
Parts of speech deviant v, deviation, deviate v
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Meaning of "distort"
To twist or misrepresent; to make something seem different from what is really is
If you hold a pencil in a glass of water, the water distorts the appearance of the pencil.
If you hold a pencil in a glass of water, the water distorts the appearance of the pencil.
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Meaning of "intentionally"
On purpose, not by accident
Danny intentionally lost his last golf ball because he was tired of playing.
Danny intentionally lost his last golf ball because he was tired of playing.
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Meaning of "piracy"
Stealing a ship or taking its cargo; the unlawful copying of books, music, film, etc
Modern- day piracy occurs mostly near groups of small, uninhabitted Island where pirates can hide.
The software company constantly battled piracy.
Modern- day piracy occurs mostly near groups of small, uninhabitted Island where pirates can hide.
The software company constantly battled piracy.
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Meaning of "predicament"
A difficult situation, one that is hard to get out of
College basketball stars face the predicament of wanting the graduate but being tempted by high professional salaries.
College basketball stars face the predicament of wanting the graduate but being tempted by high professional salaries.
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Meaning of "smuggle"
To illegally bring things into a country
The pirate Ben Dewar smuggled guns to British and Indian fighters in North America.
The pirate Ben Dewar smuggled guns to British and Indian fighters in North America.
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Meaning of "villainy"
Exceptional badness, as demonstrated by many serious evil deeds.
Fred was not a natural criminal, but he learned all kind of villainy while being jailed for a minor crime.
Fred was not a natural criminal, but he learned all kind of villainy while being jailed for a minor crime.
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Meaning of "ransom"
Money paid for the freeing of a hostage.
- They were held for two million dollars ransom.
- They were held to ransom.
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Meaning of "hostage"
a person seized or held as security for the fulfilment of a condition.
"three hostages were released but only after their families paid an estimated $200,000 to the guerrillas"
"three hostages were released but only after their families paid an estimated $200,000 to the guerrillas"
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Meaning of "guerrilla"
A soldier in a small independent group, fighting against the government or regular forces by surprise raids.
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Meaning and pronunciation of "buccaneer"
Any of a group of seamen who cruised on their own account on the Spanish Main and in the Pacific in the 17th century; similar to pirates but did not prey on ships of their own nation.
A pirate.
uk /ˌbʌk.əˈnɪər/ us /ˌbʌk.əˈnɪr/
A pirate.
uk /ˌbʌk.əˈnɪər/ us /ˌbʌk.əˈnɪr/
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Meaning of "privateer"
- (now historical) A privately owned warship that had official sanction to attack enemy ships and take possession of their cargo. [from 17th c.]
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Meaning of "merciless"
Showing no mercy; cruel and pitiless.
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Meaning of "sour"
Having an acidic, sharp or tangy taste.
Lemons have a sour taste.
Lemons have a sour taste.
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Meaning of "interdcit"
To keep something from reaching a certain place
With faster patrol boats, the Coast Guard can more easily interdict drugs being smuggled by sea.
With faster patrol boats, the Coast Guard can more easily interdict drugs being smuggled by sea.
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Meaning of "patrol"
The guard or men who go the rounds for observation;
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Meaning of "cruise"
To sail about, especially for pleasure.
(intransitive) To travel at constant speed for maximum operating efficiency.
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Meaning of "prey"
(archaic) Anything, as goods, etc., taken or got by violence;
anything taken by force from an enemy in war
Synonyms: plunder
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Meaning of "juxtapose"
Place next to one another
If you juxtapose these two similar flowers, you can see clear differences between them.
If you juxtapose these two similar flowers, you can see clear differences between them.
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Meaning of "misconception"
A mistaken belief
A common misconception about rabbits is that they are a kind of rodent.
A common misconception about rabbits is that they are a kind of rodent.
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Meaning of "modify"
Make a small change in order to get a certain result
People who live in high mountains often modify their car engines to run well in the thinner air.
People who live in high mountains often modify their car engines to run well in the thinner air.
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Meaning of "potent"
Powerful
A very potent type of marijuana with surprisingly strong effects became available in Burrytown.
A very potent type of marijuana with surprisingly strong effects became available in Burrytown.
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Meaning of "residual"
Left behind after most of thing has gone
In the airplane, agents found residual traces of heroin.
In the airplane, agents found residual traces of heroin.
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Meaning of "subtly"
In a quiet, hard-to-notice way
By subtly changing the soft drink's formula, we improved its taste and make production cheaper.
By subtly changing the soft drink's formula, we improved its taste and make production cheaper.
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Meaning of "nod"
To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.
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Meaning of "mansion"
A large house or building, usually built for the wealthy.
(Britain) A luxurious flat (apartment).
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Meaning of "sniffer"
(informal) One who sniffs.
(informal) The nose.
(networking) A software or hardware tool for intercepting and logging network traffic.
(informal) The nose.
(networking) A software or hardware tool for intercepting and logging network traffic.
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Meaning of "ancestral"
Relating to family members from earlier generations.
Sweden is my ancestral homeland, from which my great-grandfather emigrated in 1922.
Sweden is my ancestral homeland, from which my great-grandfather emigrated in 1922.
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Meaning of "cohesion"
Ability to stay together as a unit
Family cohesion is difficult if young people have to go far away to find work.
Usage tips Cohesion can also be used to describe forces that keep material or structure together.
Family cohesion is difficult if young people have to go far away to find work.
Usage tips Cohesion can also be used to describe forces that keep material or structure together.
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Meaning of "descendant"
A direct relative in a later generation (such as one's son, daughter, or grandchild)
Billy Sobieski claimed to be a descendant of Jon Sobeiski, a former king of Poland.
Billy Sobieski claimed to be a descendant of Jon Sobeiski, a former king of Poland.
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Meaning of "inheritance"
Things pass down to you from yor ansector
My inheritance from my grandmother included her favorite necklace.
My inheritance from my grandmother included her favorite necklace.
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Meaning of "necklace"
an ornamental chain or string of beads, jewels, or links worn round the neck.
"a diamond necklace"
"a diamond necklace"
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Meaning of "ornamental"
having no purpose other than to make more beautiful
