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The entire class performed incredibly well on the test, largely due to the sleepy professor's lax supervision.
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We were remiss in not sending thank-you notes for our wedding gifts.
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The crops are gathered in a slipshod way. How do we get profits from them?
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to state clearly and firmly that something is true The German Chancellor was anxious to assert his government's commitment to further European unity.
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say openly and confidently She averred that she had never seen the man before.
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They avowed their undying love for each other.
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struggle in opposition or fight The troops had to contend with the enemy for control of the port.
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a formal written or spoken statement saying what you know to be true, usually in court
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easily affected or influenced by
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In cases of food poisoning, young children are especially vulnerable.
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can not be attacked, influenced or defeated he place contained everything that was needed to support life underground and was virtually impervious to enemy infiltration.
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to advance beyond proper, established, or usual limits Someone who asks a lot of personal questions encroaches on your privacy.
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Land development practices not only increase the fire risk, but also impinge on wildlife habitats.
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The material can be copied without infringing copyright.
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to thrust something without permission or welcome Politics has begun to intrude into the firm's strategy, too.
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to thrust something without permission or welcome
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to look through or glance at casually
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read or examine something carefully A copy of the report is available for you to peruse at your leisure.
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His lawyers are poring over the fine print in the contract.
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read or examine something carefully
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a feeling of friendship and trust The games are designed to differentiate the line between competition and camaraderie.
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ready to accept and doing what others want you to do. She was a complaisant wife and dutiful daughter.
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It always feels great to work in a congenial environment.
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She is a woman of convivial nature.
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We both share a cordial relationship.
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associate in a friendly manne The recession has created an atmosphere where disparate groups fraternize in an atmosphere of mutual support.
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Bob was always genial and welcoming host.
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utgoing, sociable, and fond of the company of others
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Because of his shyness, he had the reputation of being aloof.
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Frigid climate spoiled their entire journey.
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The glacial wind whipped her skin blue.
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Sonia Gandhi willingly abdicated the position of the Prime Minister.
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Academic freedom to pursue the truth entails the obligation to abjure untruth.
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Cuba was ceded by Spain to the US in 1898.
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to decide not to do something that you would like to have or do No one was prepared to forgo their lunch hour to attend the meeting.
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She promised his wife that he will never forsake her.
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give up an idea, belief, or habit He forswore cigarettes as his New Year's resolution.
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He was forced to relinquish control of the company.
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concealment by some means that alters or obscures the appearance Drab plumage provides the bird with camouflage against predators.
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Cloaking an issue never helps you get rid of it, you should face it.
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disguise feelings or intention She was a very honest person who was incapable of dissembling.
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"A present for me?" she asked with feigned surprise.
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He approached them under the guise of friendship.
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having one's identity concealed Movie stars often prefer to travel incognito.
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He was tired of the masquerade and wanted the truth to come out.
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The clouds shroud the mountain 9 out of 10 days.
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an outer appearance of a particular quality that hides the true nature of somebody/something an outer appearance of a particular quality that hides the true nature of somebody/something
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imitate with effort to equal or surpass
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a feeling of respect mixed with fear or wonder
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In spite of his formidable appearance, he had a certain charm of manner.
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e was dreading his interview with the redoubtable Mrs. Fitton.
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He is a cantankerous old man.
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feel irritated or embarrassed To her chagrin, neither of her sons became doctors.
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He was a choleric, self-important man.
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rude, irritable or bad tempered It might seem churlish to critique this engaging film on political grounds.
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You are such a curmudgeon - why do you keep shouting at my kids for no reason?
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irritable or bad tempered On average, people are lively when they wake up and become grouchy as the day wears on.
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rude, harsh or bad tempered Beneath his gruff exterior, he's really a nice guy.
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Clearly, he has been made irascible by taunts about his doomsday no-shows.
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Why do you laugh at me - she inquired, with a frank testiness.
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to look at someone in an evil orunpleasantly sexual way
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involving sex orviolence in a way that is meant to beshocking a lurid tale of violence and betrayal
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relating to sex in an indecent or offensiveway
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of or relating to unpleasant and usuallyillegal things (such as crime, drugs, etc.) She was involved in a seamy corruptionscandal.
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: to think carefully and seriously aboutsomething I was cogitating about my chances offailing
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to think deeply or carefully about He contemplated the meaning of the poemfor a long time
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to think about or discuss something verycarefully in order to make a decision
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the process of examining your ownthoughts or feelings
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to think about or consider (something) carefully
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to think about or consider (something) carefully He pondered the question before heanswered
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to think about something carefully orthoroughly I could sell the house, she mused, but thenwhere would I go?
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quietly sad or thoughtful rainy days often put her in a pensive mood
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to think carefully and deeply aboutsomething
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an employee, disgruntled by therestaurant owner's shabby treatment, turned him in to the IRS
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to make (someone) very angry or annoyed
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har angle se anger
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anger caused by something that is unfair orwrong The decision to close the factory hasaroused the indignation of thetownspeople.
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annoy (someone) by often complainingabout his or her behavior, appearance
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something that annoys someone One of her peeves is people who arealways late.
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a sudden feeling of annoyance or angerwhen someone has offended you He slammed the door in a fit of pique.
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to annoy or worry (someone)
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take (something) for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission. the accused had appropriated the property
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deprive someone of (power, rights, or possessions men are unlikely to be divested of power without a struggle
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(of the state or an authority) take (property) from its owner for public use or benefit. their assets were expropriated by the government
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take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force Richard usurped the throne
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done in a private place or way
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made, shown, or done in a way that is noteasily seen or noticed He has taken part in a number of covertmilitary operations.
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done in a quiet and secret way to avoidbeing noticed
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not expressed or done in a direct way
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keep out of sight, typically with a sinister or cowardly motive. don't skulk outside the door like a spy!
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having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature
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kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of. low wages were supplemented by surreptitious payments from tradesmen
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done or shown openly; plainly apparent. an overt act of aggression"
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