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- 11 SURROUNDhe area that is near and around a place:
The house is set in lush surrounds and has views of the ocean. - 22 Asideon or to one side; to or at a short distance apart; away from some position or direction.
I have to do homework and aside i have to study.
- 33 ComissionIs the act of passing a responsibility to someone else.
The comission of United States is at the army.
- 44 Swamp.originally means to get rid of the malaria-carrying mosquitoes by draining the swamp.
The movie "Shrek" was n a swamp.
- 55 spota small, usually round area of colour that is differently coloured or lighter or darker than the surface around it.
He had a spot of grease on his tie.
- 66 hiddenconcealed; obscure; covert:
Hidden meaning; hidden hostility.
- 77 mythSometing that is not true at all.
The story that we hear was a myth.
- 88 dedicationSomething that you did.
I made my homework wth dedication.
- 99 steelSomething really hard.
My table is made by steel.
- 1010 BronzeSomething like gold.
The medal is made by bronze
- 1111 sneaka long limbless reptile that has no eyelids,
- 1212 to become strong; to be establishedto become strong; to be established
- 1313 set a sidethe policy of taking land out of production to reduce crop surpluses.
- 1414 Buy them offIf you say that a person or organization buys off another person or group, you are criticizing the fact that they are giving them something such as money so that they will not complain or cause trouble.
- 1515 swifthappening quickly or promptly.
- 1616 complexconsisting of many different and connected parts.
- 1717 voyagea long journey involving travel by sea or in space.
- 1818 tangibleperceptible by touch
- 1919 Fearsomefrightening, especially in appearance.
- 2020 slaughterkill (animals) for food.
- 2121 accordThe committee worked in accord on the bill, and it eventually passed.
- 2222 issuesome situation or event that is thought about
- 2323 approachmove towards.
- 2424 establishA small French colony, Port Louis, was established on East Falkland in 1764 and handed to the Spanish three years later.
- 2525 utterwithout qualification
- 2626 engageconsume all of one's attention or time
- 2727 stockcapital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares
- 2828 vainunproductive of success
- 2929 rendergive an interpretation of
- 3030 appealbe attractive to
- 3131 agastopiaadmiration of a particular part of someone’s body
- 3232 mayoritymore than half of the votes in an election
Republicans need just four seats in the Senate to take control as the majority party.
- 3333 undertakeenter upon an activity or enterprise
An autopsy has reportedly been undertaken but the results are not expected for several weeks.
- 3434 bentfixed in your purpose
The business-oriented constituency of the Republican Party, Jacobs said, has been weakened by a faction bent on lowering taxes and cutting spending.
- 3535 ventureproceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
Clearly he would not venture to descend while his enemy moved
- 3636 compelforce somebody to do something
But the flames grew too large, compelling firefighters to call off the rescue.
- 3737 furnishprovide with objects or articles that make a room usable
Instead, according to court documents, the money went toward furnishing mansions, flying in private jets, and retaining a $120,000-a-year personal hairstylist.
- 3838 yieldgive or supply
It is a very important honey plant, as it yields an exceptionally pure nectar and remains in bloom a long time.
- 3939 confera binding agreement that is enforceable by law
Contracts with utilities will be signed starting next month, he said.
- 4040 bibbleto drink often; to eat and/or drink noisily
- 4141 InterwordsThe customs and manners of a social group or culture. Mores often serve as moral guidelines for acceptable behavior but are not necessarily religious or ethical.
- 4242 BoltA bolt is a type of metal fastener. The word bolt is also used for a single ray of lightning (a lightning bolt). Finally, bolt is a verb meaning to run extremely fast.
- 4343 DraftThe noun draft refers to a current of air into an enclosed space. For example, if there’s a space under your front door, there will be a draft in the house and it might get cold.
- 4444 currentThe adjective current describes something that is modern or happening now.
Current as a noun refers to the direction and speed of flow of a liquid (such as water in the ocean or in a river), gas, or electricity. - 4545 harborA harbor (noun) is a sheltered area of water that is deep enough so that ships can anchor there.
The verb harbor means to provide shelter. For example, it is a crime to harbor a fugitive (a criminal who is running away from the police or legal authorities). You can also harbor negative feelings such as resentment or a grudge, meaning to keep those feelings alive inside you. - 4646 hatchHatch (verb) refers to the process of a baby bird coming out of its egg.
A hatch (noun) is an opening in the floor, ceiling, or wall of a ship or aircraft, often having a door on hinges. - 4747 racketHatch (verb) refers to the process of a baby bird coming out of its egg.
A hatch (noun) is an opening in the floor, ceiling, or wall of a ship or aircraft, often having a door on hinges. - 4848 quellsuppress or crush completely
- 4949 lucidtransparently clear; easily understandable
- 5050 empathyunderstanding and entering into another's feelings