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ECSTATIC
His wife gave birth to their first child, and he was ecstatic about it. They gave an ecstatic reception to the speech. |
adj. very happy or excited : feeling or showing ecstasy
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TO IMPLY
Your remark implies (to me) that you think I'm wrong. |
v. to express (something) in an indirect way : to suggest (something) without saying or showing it plainly
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TO STIMULATE
Caffeine stimulates the heart. Their discussion stimulated him to research the subject more |
v. to make (something) more active
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TO TEND
I have to be careful about what I eat because I tend to gain weight easily. |
v. used to describe what often happens or what someone often does or is likely to do
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POTENTIAL
We are aware of the potential problems and have taken every precaution. |
adj. capable of becoming real : possible
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AMBIGUOUS
We were confused by the ambiguous wording of the message. |
adj. having more than one possible meaning
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TO INHERIT
She inherited her father's deep blue eyes. She inherited a love of baseball from her dad. |
v. : to receive (something) from someone who had it previously
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TO FLOW
Traffic has been flowing smoothly from east to west. |
v. to move in a continuous and smooth way
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UNPRECEDENTED
This level of growth is unprecedented. An unprecedented number of students are taking the class. |
adj. not done or experienced before; never happened before
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CONSPIRACY
They were accused of conspiracy to commit murder. Many people believe there was a conspiracy to kill Kennedy in 1963. |
n.a secret plan made by two or more people to do something that is harmful or illegal; plot; schme
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TO WITHSTAND
A politician has to be able to withstand criticism from the Press. |
v. to not be harmed or affected by (something); resist; endure;bear; defy;weather
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THOROUGH
We are making a thorough investigation. |
adj. including every possible part or detail; complete or absolute
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TO GAZE
She was gazing at the moon. He felt uncomfortable under the woman's steady gaze. |
v. to look at someone or something in a steady way and usually for a long time with feelings of interest, wonder, or admiration
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