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unearth
dig up; discover; find out
- The digging of the scientists unearthed a buried city.
- A plot to defraud* the investors was unearthed by the F.B.I.
- The museum exhibited* the vase that had been unearthed in Greece.
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depart
go away; leave; turn away (from); change; die
- We arrived in the village in the morning and departed that night.
- Stan was vague* about departing from his usual manner of choosing a partner.
- Vera was reluctant* to mention that her uncle had long since departed.
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coincide
occupy the same place in space; occupy the same time; correspond exactly; agree
- If these triangles were placed one on top of the other, they would coincide.
- Because Pete's and Jim's working hours coincide, and they live in the same vicinity,* they depart* from their homes at the same time.
- My verdict* on the film coincides with Adele's.
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cancel
cross out; mark so that it cannot be used; wipe out; call off
- The stamp was only partially* canceled.
- Because the first shipment contained defective* parts, Mr. Zweben canceled the rest of the order.
- Having found just the right man for the job, Captain Mellides canceled all further interviews.
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debtor
person who owes something to another
- If I borrow a dollar from you, I am your debtor.
- As a debtor who had received many favors from the banker, Mr. Mertz was reluctant* to testify against him.
- A gloomy* debtor's prison was once the fate of those who could not repay their loans
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legible
able to be read; easy to read; plain and clear
- Julia's handwriting is beautiful and legible.
- Nancy hesitated* in her reading because the words were scarcely* legible.
- Our teacher penalizes* us for compositions that are not legible.
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placard
a notice to be posted in a public place; poster
- Colorful placards announced an urgent* meeting.
- Placards were placed throughout the neighborhood by rival* groups.
- Numerous* placards appeared around the city calling for volunteers.*
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contagious
spreading by contact, easily spreading from one to another
- Scarlet fever is contagious.
- I find that yawning is often contagious.
- Interest in the project was contagious, and soon all opposition to it collapsed.*
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clergy
persons prepared for religious work; clergymen as a group
- We try never to hinder* the clergy as they perform their sacred* tasks
- Friar Tuck was a member of the clergy who loved a jolly* jest.*
- The majority* of the clergy felt the new morality* was a menace* to society.
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customary
usual
- It was customary for wealthy Romans to recline* while they were dining.
- The Robin Williams movie received the customary rave* reviews from the critics.
- The traitor* rejected* the customary blindfold for the execution
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transparent
easily seen through; clear
- Window glass is transparent.
- Colonel Thomas is a man of transparent honesty and loyalty.*
- The homicide* was a transparent case of jealousy* that got out of hand.
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scald
pour boiling liquid over; burn with hot liquid or steam; heat almost to the boiling point
- Do not neglect* to scald the dishes before drying them.
- The scalding lava pouring from the mountain placed everyone in peril.
- By being hasty,* Stella scalded her hand
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epidemic
an outbreak of a disease that spreads rapidly* so that many people have it at the same time; widespread
- All of the schools in the city were closed during the epidemic.
- The depiction* ofviolence* in the movies has reached epidemic proportions.
- During the epidemic we were forbidden* to drink water unless it had been boiled.
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obesity
extreme fatness
- Obesity is considered* a serious disease.
- The salesman tactfully* referred* to Jack's obesity as "stoutness."
- At the medical convention the topic* discussed was the prevention of childhood obesity.
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magnify
cause to look larger than it really is; make too much of; go beyond the truth in telling
- A microscope* is a magnifying glass.
- It seems that Mr. Steinmetz magnified the importance of the document* in his possession.
- Some people have a tendency* to magnify every minor* fault in others.
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chiropractor
a person who treats ailments by massage and manipulation of the vertebrae and other forms of therapy on the theory* that disease results from interference with the normal functioning of the nervous system
- The chiropractor tried to relieve* the pain by manipulating* the spinal column.
- Mrs. Lehrer confirmed* that a chiropractor had been treating her.
- The chiropractor recommended hot baths between treatments.
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obstacle
anything that gets in the way or hinders; impediment; obstruction
- The soldiers were compelled* to get over such obstacles as ditches and barbed wire.
- Ignorance* is an obstacle to progress.
- Prejudice* is often an obstacle to harmony* among people.
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ventilate
change the air in; purify by fresh air; discuss openly
- We ventilated the kitchen by opening the windows.
- The lungs ventilate the blood.
- There is merit* in ventilating the topic* of the prom before the entire senior class.
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jeopardize
risk; endanger
- Soldiers jeopardize their lives in war.
- Mr. Marcos revised* his opinion of police officers after two of them had jeopardized their lives to save his drowning child.
- Though it jeopardized his chance for a promotion,* Mr. Rafael ventured* to criticize his boss.
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negative
saying no; minus; showing the lights and shadows reversed
- The captain gave a negative response* to the request for a leave.
- Three below zero is a negative quantity.*
- A negative image is used to print a positive picture.
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pension
regular payment that is not wages; to make such a payment
- Pensions are often paid because of long service, special merit,* or injuries received.
- The pension is calculated* on the basis of your last year's income.
- Mrs. Colby pensioned off her employee after thirty years of loyal* service.
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vital
having to do with life; necessary to life; causing death, failure or ruin; lively
- We must preserve* and protect our vital resources.
- Eating is a vital function, the obese* man reminded me.
- The valiant* soldier died of a vital wound in Iraq.
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municipal
of a city or state; having something to do in the affairs of a city or town
- The state police assisted the municipal police in putting down the riot.
- There was only a mediocre* turnout for the municipal elections.
- The municipal government placed a ban* on parking during business hours.
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oral
spoken; using speech; of the mouth
- An oral agreement is not enough; we must have a written promise.
- Oral surgery is necessary to penetrate* to the diseased root.
- His unique* oral powers made Lincoln a man to remember.
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complacent
pleased with oneself; self-satisifed
- Senator Troy denounced* the complacent attitude of the polluters* of our air.
- How can you be complacent about such a menace?*
- I was surprised that Martin was so complacent about his brief part in the play.
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wasp
an insect with a slender* body and powerful sting
- When the wasps descended* on the picnic, we ran in all directions.
- A swarm* of wasps attacked us as we were reclining* on the porch.
- The piercing* sting of a wasp can be very painful.
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rehabilitate
restore to good condition; make over in a new form; restore to former standing, rank, reputation, etc.
- The old house was rehabilitated at enormous* expense.
- The former criminal completely rehabilitated himself and was respected by all.
- This wing of the house must be rehabilitated promptly,* as there is a danger it will collapse.*
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parole
word of honor; conditional freedom; to free (a prisoner) under certain conditions
- The judge paroled the juvenile* offenders on condition that they report to him every three months.
- Since the prisoner has been rehabilitated,* his family is exploring* the possibility* of having him paroled.
- The fugitive* gave his parole not to try to escape again.
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vertical
straight up and down with reference to the horizon, for example, a vertical line
- It wasn't easy to get the drunken man into a vertical position.
- The way to vote for your candidate* is to pull the lever from the horizontal position to the vertical position.
- A circle surrounding a vertical line that ends in an inverted Vis the well-known peace symbol.*
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vertical
straight up and down with reference to the horizon, for example, a vertical line
- It wasn't easy to get the drunken man into a vertical position.
- The way to vote for your candidate* is to pull the lever from the horizontal position to the vertical position.
- A circle surrounding a vertical line that ends in an inverted Vis the well-known peace symbol.*
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nominate
name as a candidate for office; appoint to an office
- Three times Bryant was nominated for office but he was never elected.
- The president nominated him for Secretary of State.
- Though Danny was nominated last, he emerged* as the strongest candidate.*
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potential
possibility* as opposed to actuality; capability of coming into being or action
- Mark has the potential of being completely rehabilitated.*
- The coach felt his team had the potential to reach the finals.*
- Destroying nuclear weapons reduces a potential threat* to human survival.*
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morgue
place where bodies of unknown persons found dead are kept; the reference library of a newspaper office
- There is a slender* chance that we can identifY* the body in the morgue.
- Bodies in the morgue are preserved* by low temperatures.
- In the morgue of the New York Times there are biographies* of most famous people
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preoccupied
took up all the attention
- Getting to school in time for the test preoccupied Judy's mind.
- My boss is always preoccupied with ways of cutting down on the workers' lateness.
- Charity* cases preoccupied Mrs. Reynaldo's attention.
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upholstery
coverings and cushions for furniture
- Our old sofa was given new velvet upholstery.
- The Browns' upholstery was so new that we were wary* about visiting them with the children.
- One hundred eighty-five dollars was the estimate* for changing the upholstery on the dining-room chairs.
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indifference
lack of interest, care, or attention
- Allen's indifference to his schoolwork worried his parents.
- It was a matter of indifference to Bernie whether the story circulating* about his engagement was true or not.
- My father could not refrain* from commenting on Linda's indifference toward her brother's tears.
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maintain
keep; keep up; carry on; uphold; support; declare to be true
- Angelo maintained his hold on the jagged* rock though his fingers were becoming numb.*
- The judge maintained his opinion that the verdict* was fair.
- The pauper* was unable to maintain his family without the help of charity.*
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snub
- treat coldly, scornfully, or with contempt; cold treatment
- Darryl later apologized* to Sally for snubbing her at the dance.
- Sandra was tormented* by the thought that she might be snubbed by her classmates.
- I considered* it a rude snub when I was not invited to the party.
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endure
last; keep on; undergo; bear; stand
- How can you endure such disrespect?
- The valiant* officer endured serious burns on September 11th.
- Dr. Hardy was confident* he could endure the hardships* of space travel.
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wrath
very great anger; rage
- Anticipating* Father's wrath, we tried to give him the news slowly.
- There is no rage* like the wrath of an angry bear.
- After Ernie's wrath subsided,* we were able to tell him what happened.
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expose
lay open; uncover; leave unprotected; show openly
- Soldiers in an open field are exposed to the enemy's gunfire.
- Foolish actions expose a person to the sneers* of others.
- The article exposed the vital* document* as a forgery.
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legend
story coming from the past, which many people have believed; what is written on a coin or below a picture
- Stories about King Arthur and his knights are popular* legends.
- legend has exaggerated* the size of Paul Bunyan.
- The legend on the rare coin was scarcely* legible.*
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ponder
consider carefully
- Not wishing to act hastily,* the governor pondered the problem for days.
- After pondering the question, the board decided to grant the parole.*
- The villagers, faced with a famine,* pondered their next move.
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resign
give up; yield; submit
- Vito resigned his position as editor* of the school paper.
- Upon hearing the news of the defeat, the football coach promptly* resigned.
- Upon examining the injury, the chiropractor* told Jim he had better resign himself to a week in bed.
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drastic
acting with force or violence*
- The police took drastic measures to end the crime wave.
- The most drastic changes in centuries* have taken place during our lifetime.
- In the interests of justice,* drastic action must be taken.
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wharf
platform built on the shore or out from the shore beside which ships can load or unload I
- We watched the exhausted* laborers unloading the cargo on the wharf.
- The lawyer insisted* that his client* was never seen near the wharf where the crime had taken place.
- Waiting at the wharf for the supply ships to unload was a starving multitude* of people.
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amend
change for the better; correct; change
- It is time you amended your ways.
- Each time they amended the plan, they made it worse.
- Rather than amend the club's constitution again, let us discard* it and start afresh.
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ballot
piece of paper used in voting; the whole number of votes cast; the method of secret voting; to vote or decide by using ballots
- Clyde, confident* of victory, dropped his ballot into the box.
- After we counted the ballots a second time, Leo's victory was confirmed.*
- To avoid embarrassing the candidates,* we ballot instead of showing hands.
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