Cousin Words / Expressions Flashcards

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Aggravate
Aggravating

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Aggravate (worsen)
Aggravating (irritating)

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Known as
Known to be
Known for

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Known as (named)
Known to be (acknowledged as)
Known for (famous for)

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Loss of
Loss in

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Loss of (no longer in possession of)
Loss in (decline in value)

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Mandate
Have a mandate

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Mandate (command)
Have a mandate (have authority from voters)

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Native of
Native to

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Native of (person from)
Native to (species originated in)

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Range of
Ranging

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Range of (variety of)
Ranging (varying)

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Rate of
Rates for

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Rate of (speed or frequency)
Rates for (prices for)

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Rise
Raise

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Rise (general increase)
Raise (a bet or salary increase)

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Try to do
Try doing

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Try to do (seek to accomplish)
Try doing (experiment with)

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